Not long ago I wrote about my very first purchase from the Apple Store. A little more than six weeks ago I bought toy number two: a brand new MacBook Pro.
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As I’ve said time and time again on this blog I’m a huge fan of Apple hardware and software but I’ve never actually owned any of their wares before. Well, as you can see, that’s no longer the case.
When I took my new job at FSU I started walking to work a few days each week. It’s great getting exercise before and after work, but I missed having a stereo to listen to tunes and audiobooks. So, I decided to purchase an iPod shuffle. I like it a lot.
This is my first toy from Apple, but not the last. Stay tuned.
I can’t believe my sister got an iPhone before I did! Way to go, Alison! Read on and I’ll tell you about some of the iPhone 3G’s best apps and accessories.
Continue reading ‘Get the Most Out of Your iPhone (Just Like My Sister)’
In an effort to combat the hugely popular “I’m a Mac, I’m a PC” ad campaign by Apple, Microsoft reached into its deep pockets to hire funny man Jerry Seinfeld. Pairing him with founder Bill Gates, the advertising gurus up in Redmond have created a pair of commercials that barely even mention technology.
The majority of the blogosphere seems to dislike these new Microsoft ads, which is why I chose to write about them. I think they’re pretty good. Most video advertising these days is so predictable the only real difference is the logo at the end. These ads, while not pitching a particular product, do make the viewer stop and watch, either due to wonder or bewilderment.
As you probably know, Apple released version 2.0 of its iPhone/iPod touch software earlier this summer. One of the big new features was the ability to add third party applications to your device. To get these applications a person goes to the App Store, found in Apple’s iTunes software. Many applications are free, but the majority you have to pay for.
Today the blogosphere is abuzz with the news of a new app in the App Store called I Am Rich. The man behind the app is asking $999.99 for his efforts. What does it do? Here’s the description in the creator’s own words:
The red icon on your iPhone or iPod touch reminds you (and others when you show it to them) that you were able to afford this.
It’s a work of art with no hidden function at all.
After pressing the (i) button on the main page, a secret mantra will be shown. This may help you to stay rich, healthy and successful.
So, in other words, it does nothing.
There’s been a wide variety of reactions to this app. Some folks are angry, some find it humorous, and still others wish they’d thought of it first. Personally I was sad to hear about it, but it did get me thinking.
