From the monthly archives:

January 2007

iPhone vs. PRADA phone diggnation style

by Vincent Nguyen on January 21, 2007


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Bottom line: Similar design with different hardware and software. My explanation here. [youtube]-KOpHpEK1fg[/youtube] diggnation [ Episode 81 - January 12, 2007] continued »

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What’s a Google Switch [phone]?

by Vincent Nguyen on January 21, 2007

I’m not sure how Gizmodo and Chad came to the conclusion that this mockup of a tablet looking device is a phone and the folks behind it is Google and Samsung.  However, it’s intriguing.  The tip came in with the words “Google Switch” attached to the image.  The screen is large with few buttons – very similar to the iPhone and the Prada phone. Consumers need to prepare for the new ... continued »

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3D rendering of the Apple iPhone

by Vincent Nguyen on January 21, 2007

Here's a 3D rendering of the Apple iPhone for you to oooh and aaah over. Apple iPhone Specifications: Screen size 3.5 inches Screen resolution 320 by 480 at 160 ppi Input method: Multi-touch Operating system: OS X Storage: 4GB or 8GB GSM Quad-band (MHz: 850, 900, 1800, 1900) Wireless data Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) + EDGE + Bluetooth 2.0 Camera: 2.0 megapixels Battery: * Up to 5 hours Talk / Video / Browsing * Up to 16 hours Audio playback Dimensions: 4.5 x ... continued »

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A condom for your Apple iPhone

by Vincent Nguyen on January 20, 2007

iPhone Skins is a nice name for the iPhone, but a more direct and to the point name would be “the iPhone condom”.  Think about it, a cover you’d slip on to protect your iPhone.  I believe the iPhone Skins is attempting to do that with their product.  How well it will protect while not affecting the usage of the touch-screen is key. The company also promise that other cases for ... continued »

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One man’s opinion of the iPhone’s Virtual Keyboard

by Vincent Nguyen on January 20, 2007

I know a lot of people bitch, complain and laugh (Steve Ballmer) about the iPhone's lack of a physical keyboard virtual keyboard, but I find Andy Ihnatko’s review very positive and accurate (even though I’ve never laid my mitts on the iPhone – only in my dreams). I think the iPhone’s virtual keyboard is a huge improvement over the mechanical thumbpads found on the Treo and any other smart phones of ... continued »

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January 9, 2007 wasn’t a good day for Bill Gates

by Vincent Nguyen on January 20, 2007

A picture is worth a thousand words… Image by bryanchang continued »

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Have you had Apple’s apple yet?

by Vincent Nguyen on January 20, 2007

I've eaten the Apple...have you?  "...I can't wait until June to possess all knowledge...of the iPhone." Pencilpalooza: iPhone Toon [via Targuman] continued »

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