*tech post – you can skip it if you don’t like technical rants*
In unrelated drama, I finally broke down and bought a new phone/pda. My Ipaq 6315 has had some heavy wear n tear and is falling apart. I’m a tad ashamed of myself because it’s only a year old. I’m hard on my toys, what can I say. This particular model has been plagued w/hardware issues so I’m glad to be rid of it soon. The latest drama is the external speaker has started only working intermittently. So when it rings, I don’t always hear it. @#$%! grumble grumble grumble.
And being the tech geek I am, I can’t settle for just any old phone. Oh no, not even close. I’ve been chopping at the bit waiting for this one to be released in the US.
It just 7 short days, I’ll have this baby in my hands. Besides having a faster chip, this one is loaded w/the new Windows Mobile 5 platform. Which is supposed to be much more robust.
One lesson learned from my previous model, is never buy one that someone else does the tech support on. My biggest complaint is having to constantly bounce between HP and Tmobile on issues. The previous hybrid was put out by Tmobile and they bent over backwards anytime I had issues. So I’m extremely happy Tmobile decided to slap their name on this one as well.
Oh and lest I forget, let me share my delight in the news that TV remotes have come a long way. I bought a new all in one remote from Radio Shack yesterday on a whim.
This bad boy not only controls my TV/DVD/Stereo, it also controls my Tivo and my Cable box. You used to never be able to do that. Who knew? *giggle* I’m in heaven now. One simple remote for every freaking piece of electronics in my entertainment center. All for the bargain price of $20.00 bucks!
Yeah, I’m a geek, whatcha gonna do about it!?
Just bought the T-Mobile SDA Smartphone myself. It’s beeeyootiful. Congrats on the new purchase!
Hmmm! I like the looks of this Ipaq 6315, especially the orientation that you can read the screen at for Internet connection. Gives you a wider screen view. And built in camera too. About 3 months ago I picked up the Samsung SCH-i730 Mobile Intelligent Terminal. It has the WiFi, Internet access, built in recorder for short messages, etc. No camera though. My only gripe is the location of the recorder button. It’s right about where I grab the phone to either remove it from the holder or to hold the phone. And I am forever triggering the recorder. I end up with a listing everday of about 5 recordings (of nothing). Faux pa – design defect! Wanna trade?? (*chuckle* LOL, aye!)