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Gadgets, Technology, Public speaking and IT from an undergraduate's perspective.
Samsung i780 versus Apple iPhone
To cut a long story short, I sold off my Samsung i780 for an Apple iPhone. I bought the Samsung i780 at SGD680, and sold it off for SGD480. It was 3 months old, but in great condition, and I hated to see it go.
So that’s a SGD200 loss. Verdict? I love the iPhone. It’s gorgeous and user-friendly as hell. After getting it, I realised how clunky the Windows Mobile interface was. It just isn’t intuitive as the iPhone’s, or even Palm’s (which was what I was using before I switched to my Samsung i780).
With the switch, I gave up certain features like the ability to edit Office documents, do custom Windows Mobile programming, and use Microsoft Exchange, but I realised that it wasn’t a big deal at all. In fact, I didn’t even miss those features. So I guess it really boils down to what you really need, versus every features thrown into the mix. The Windows Mobile interface just didn’t cut it for me, which was why I decided to sell the i780, and I’m glad I did so!
Updates about the iPhone soon!
Tags: apple, better, compared, comparison, different, easy to use, intuitive, iphone, iphone versus i780, palm, samsung i780, sucksRelated posts
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07 Jul 08 | Brown Leather & Stainless Steel Bi-fold Wallet
I just came across the very interesting Stainless Steel Bi-fold Wallet by Stewart/Stand. It claims to be durable and resistant to corrosive materials such as salts, acids and even seawater. I’m not sure about that — but I know that I love the way this wallet looks, because it’s very unique and very different from your usual men’s leather wallet. The difference in these Stewart/Stand wallets, and why they look absolutely gorgeous, is the woven stainless steel texture. The inner pockets are made from this material, so the interior feels silky and looks unlike any other wallet. If you’re a geek or just love cool stuff, then this wallet is a must-buy!
It’s currently sold on Amazon: Brown Leather & Stainless Steel Bi-fold Wallet
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The Microsoft XBox 360
I just discovered how versatile the Xbox can be - it’s not just a simple gaming console, it’s an entire home entertainment system in one small box! If you have Windows Media Center, or a Zune, then you can connect these devices up very easily. Imagine having your songs on your PC, and then being able to stream any song wireless to your Xbox. That’s the power of the media extenders that Microsoft has developed, and the ease at which consumers can do this is one major draw of the devices. If your devices all on the same network (which they most probably are), then having the devices discover each other is a piece of cake, and you’ll be streaming music, photos and videos wireless around in your house, among devices.
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Samsung i780 (Touchscreen Windows Mobile 6 Device) Reviewed
My Palm Treo 650 finally gave up the ghost, so I have to search for its replacement, and it came in the form of the new Samsung i780. It’s a sleek, black touch-screen Windows Mobile 6 device, and the first thing I realised is how slim it is compared to my old Treo!
My first day with it was absolutely horrible though — I hated the default Windows Mobile interface. It felt clunky, things loaded slowly, and it looked ugly. So I went around searching for a solution, and found it in the freeware interface, PointUI.
After I installed it, the Samsung i780 felt so much snappier and easier to use. Just check out the video of the PointUI interface on my Samsung i780:
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The Best, and Loudest Alarm Clock Invention - The Screaming Meanie (Review)
I have trouble waking up, so I need an alarm clock that’s a little more effective than your average clock. So I did some sourcing around, saw a few promising ones, but finally settled on this….
The SCREAMING MEANIE.
Just the name alone will strike fear into any sane person! The Screaming Meanie has two versions, the Screaming Meanie 110 and the Screaming Meanie 220. The 110 offers just a timer function, while the 220 offers the alarm clock functionality.
So why do I say that the Screaming Meanie is the best alarm clock? Well it’s loud, for one. It offers 3 modes (low @ 70dB, medium @ 95dB, high @ 120dB) and high is crazily loud — like a fire alarm or something close to that. It’s 120dB! If you still don’t get up with that alarm, your neighbours will guarantee that you’ll wake up. Personally, I put it to medium, because putting it on high just leaves my ears ringing. The great thing is that the alarm is continuous! It isn’t like those alarms that, for some reason, turn themselves off automatically after X minutes. The Screaming Meanie just goes on and on until you turn it off.
Another great point is that it’s portable. It’s small, lightweight and battery powered (by a 9V battery), so don’t have to search for a power outlet or carry around wires. This is important to me because I only use one alarm, so it HAS to work. Even with clocks that plug in to the mains, you still have to worry about the power tripping. With the Screaming Meanie, it comes with a built-in battery tester so you know when to change the battery, so you can be assured that you’ll wake up without fail.
I chose the Screaming Meanie over other super-loud alarm clocks because with other alarm clocks, you can just hit a button and oversleep, but with the Screaming Meanie, you have to press three different buttons at the same time to turn off the alarm. So you pretty much have to be awake to do it because it takes both hands.
On top of the alarm function, the Screaming Meanie also has a useful countdown timer function. This is probably great for travelers because you simply set the number of hours and minutes you want to sleep for, without worrying about the local time. Instructions for the Screaming Meanie 220 Alarm Clock are printed on the back, so you’ll always have the instructions handy. Plus, it’s easy to read the time or set the alarm in the dark because of its backlit display.
The thought and effort that went into designing this as an effective alarm clock really impressed me, and I highly recommend this to be the alarm clock for anyone who has trouble waking up. I got my Screaming Meanie at Amazon
Specifications:
* 6 X. 2.38 X .75 inches
* 4.1 ounces excluding battery, 5.6 ounces with battery installed
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