And… I’m moving.
This host just doesn’t offer enough anymore, so I’m moving my blog to here, for now anyway. You can always check back here if you can’t find me.
What the iPhone is missing
Here’s an interesting article I just read:
It will do everything the iPhone does well–surfing the Web, serving up music and movies, and letting you flick through your voicemail messages with a fingertip–only faster and cheaper.
Yet imperfections still lurk, in spite of Chairman Steve Jobs‘ maniacal attention to detail. Even before its release, there are some niggling issues–some minor, others major–that make the iPhone a mere gadget, just like any other.
Since its release, the iPhone has been a clearly revolutionary device. It actually has Mac OS X (well, almost…) on a device the size of… well… a phone. It has the stability and overall cool factor of any Apple product, and the extreme attention to detail that is the only reason their devices can be sold at such high prices. I do not own one, and before I do, I noticed these things too. However, they fixed quite a few of these little shortcomings in the 3G, such as built-in GPS. But the things in this article just don’t make sense to live without in such an expensive investment.
Unfortunately, as well, I personally doubt it will ever become unlocked for other services to use. AT&T is just milking iPhone users with the outrageous plans that are the only thing available to them. This partnership is mutually beneficial, too, because now that the iPhone is cheaper up-front, it costs more to actually use it!
As much as I’d actually like one of these for myself, I don’t want to be without basic features like video recording and cut-and-paste functionality. Maybe it would be better to look into Android…
Starting Back Up
After much procrastination, I’ve decided to start blogging again and not write my own system because it’s easier to just use Wordpress. The internet will be filled with my pointless ramblings once again.