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Upcoming iPhone/iPod Touch 3.0 update (Specific to users and not developers)


The bulk of the update for the iPhone/and iPod Touch are more for developers rather than end users. Great new ways for you to monetize your application and nickel and dime your customers. If you are hoping to create the next great app or be the next Trism story; then you should be very excited about this update, if not; then you should feel like Apple has finally got its proverbial head out of the sand (or something else if you prefer). The upcoming update for the iPhone and iPod Touch finally addresses many of the issues users have bemoaned about since their debut. Never mind the fact that Apple addresses end users at the end of the keynote. Now that the disclaimer that Apple should have expressed, let's take a look at what is in store for the end user.

The pluses: MMS, Bluetooth 3.o support/USB Tethering, Cut, Copy, and Paste, and core applications getting a landscape keyboard.

The minuses: iPod Touch users still have to pay for the upgrade-ridiculous.

Check back later when the final release comes out. At the moment Apple is on its fifth beta version, which you can only get if you are a developer.

--Edmund

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Edmund's Top 5 Electronics Wish List

1. Archos 7 Internet Media Tablet
The Archos 7 has a gorgeous 7" touchscreen, which you can utilize with your hands or a stylus. Storage capacity is 160 GB or 320GB. This wonderful multimedia device boasts WiFi, built in speakers, email, contacts management, and up to 39 hrs of music playback and up to 10 hrs of video playback.(Full specs here) Throw in the ability to view attachements, read PDF's, attach periphials, REMOVABLE BATTERY (Apple take note!), and a kick stand to watch videos hands free and you virtually have the perfect media device. Did I mention that you can purchase an accessory to record live TV! For full portability opt for the Archos 5G which includes a slot for your SIM card for unlimited fun on your cell phone network.

2. Blackberry Bold
Quite possibly the best Blackberry to date. Sleek, crytal clear hi res screen, feature laden, and light as a feather; you can't go wrong with this device! See my previous post and full review by Clicking Here.

3. Samsung LN46A950 46" LCD HDTV
When it comes to HDTVs, Samsung knows what they're doing. 46" screen, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio with LED backlight, and of course, 1080p; need I say more? Yes! Take full advantage of 4 (yes 4) HDMI ports! 3 in the back and one on the side. InfoLink RSS feed for up to the minute news, sports and stock info. Stream video, photos, music and other media with the embedded patented DLNA ethernet port with a touch of a button on the TV's remote! Pardon my getting colloquial, but c'mon man! Take a further look here.



4. Pogo Plug  
Voted G4TV's best of the Best for CES 2009 and Popular Mechanics' 2009 Editor's choice, the Pogo Plug by CloudEngines is off to a great start. The best thing about the Pogo Plug is that using it is as simple as plugging it into the wall. Exactly! Plug the Pogo into any outlet, connect any USB storage device and voila! you can access those items on your wireless network. If you are thinking Apple's Airport Express; stop right there. There is nothing to install with Pogo Plug. Just register your Pogo Plug (How Pogo Plug Works) on their website with the unique ID and you are ready to go! You can even access the files via the internet on their website from any computer or mobile device-even iPhone/iPod Touch (no more clunky ftp sites)! (Visit the PogoPlug Site)

5. Oqo Model 2+
Another Popular Mechanics 2009 Editor's Choice, the Oqo Model 2+ is a fully functional PC that fits in your pocket! Touting 2GB of ram, Intel Atom processor, up to 120 GB of HDD storage or 60GB SSD (Solid State Drive a.k.a Flash Drive) your choice of Windows XP or Vista (stick with XP until Windows 7 arrives) and a HDMI port, this media device packs quite a punch. Since you have the full blown Windows operating system at your fingertips you can take advantage of using full blown Applications on the go in the palm of your hand! For more info click here.

Comments are always welcome.

Edmund Starbanks

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RIM Blackberry Bold 9000

I must say that I did not believe that RIM could top my 8820, but I have been pleasantly surprised. The Blackberry Bold has a lighter feel than it's predecessor, although its specs put it at .07 oz heavier (Click here for full specs:Full Blackberry Bold Specs). The standout on this device, however is its wonderful screen. Bright, amazing colors, video and pictures look amazing! The 2MP camera with its LED flash is functional and will give you very nice pictures for a phone. If you want amazing editorial pictures, buy a camera. Nothing worse than idiots complaining about the picture/video quality of a cell phone. The Bold comes with what has been standard for some time now (3G, World Phone capability, GPS, WiFi, removable storage-unless you have an iPhone-ha!) and RIM's push technology. Improved Office file viewing/editing gives added functionality and versatility. Although no phone/PDA is perfect, the Blackberry bold gets pretty close. Wonderful tools, plus the improvement to the RIM staples, coupled with the vibrant display makes this phone a must have.

My rating: 3.75/5.0

Your comments are welcome.

Edmund Starbanks