I already reviewed a Nokia N95-3 back in November, but when Nokia announced the N95 8GB version, I wanted to see how it compared. Most of what I said about the N95-3 still apply. What does the N95 8GB add to Nokia’s NSeries lineup? Two main things – a bigger (seemingly more vibrant) screen coming…
It’s no joke, 2007 will go down as a SWEET year in technology. Jim Courtney over at Skype Journal has posted some of his highlights from the past 365 days. Here are the ones I agree with wholeheartely: Nokia N95 and N81 8GB: I introduced myself to the Nokia/Symbian platform for the first time this…
This morning I was on a conference call right now with Verizon Wireless as they were announcing “Any Apps, Any Device”. Bascially it means in 2008 they’ll take any CDMA device and application as long as it means their basic technical requirements. Additionally, Verizon wants developers to write applications for their platform. This is pretty…
Last night, my buddy Kevin and I attended Ignite Portland. Ignite is a presentation event that has an innovative way of pitching an idea or message. Presenters get 5 minutes and prepare 20 slides and get 15 seconds per slide. The PowerPoint is set on a timer so if you don’t finish your slide, you…
According to what I’m reading, 3 UK is going to release the skype phone on Monday, October 29. I wrote about this before and I’m very excited that this news broke today. I think skype is poised to cause ripples in the cell phone market, first in Europe, and hopefully North American is next. The…
A 75-year old woman, who merely wanted to get some cable service from Comcast, was driven nuts by the company’s lack of customer service. So nuts, in fact, she decided to take a hammer to a customer service agents keyboard and computer. Mona Shaw, of Virginia, tried to get Comcast’s Triple Play installed at her…
Apple’s newest version of their sweetly awesome OS, Leopard, is releasing in 10 days. October 26th will mark the day I will be waiting in line for this new release. I’m so excited! Why? The dock is spring loaded and has awesome new funtionality. Time machine makes backups easy and painless Boot Camp – Built…
I’ve recently come across a Nokia N95 North American Edition. Up until this phone, I thought my next phone was going to be an Apple iPhone. I have a full review coming in the coming weeks, but here are some initial thoughts: Unlocked: This phone is unlocked, meaning I can use any GSM carrier I…
I’ve longed complained that mobile data phone plans are overpriced. That is, the price you pay to use your smartphone and it’s mobile data capabilities. I have owned a Treo 650 and a 700W, but I gave the device up because I’m unwilling to pay Verizon Wireless $40 a month for slow mobile data. T-Mobile…
Hey Everyone. Just wanted to check in…it’s been way too long since I’ve blogged but its because I’ve had some major events happening in my life. Namely my wife gave birth to our first child, a happy little girl. So I’ve been offline enjoying our new bundle of joy. Stay tuned to techcraver.com in the…