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May 16th, 2011

Android Impressions: The 1st 24 Hours

I’ve converted! Yes, I know what many of you are thinking “You change your phone more often than you change your…” and its sorta true.
I’ve been a blackberry lover for many years now. The shiny of the iphone never really impressed me much. Sure I think its a cool phone and I love Apple equally as much as I love any other manufacturer, but when I attempted to convert with the iphone 3, what seems like ages ago, it just didn’t do it for me and running back to Rim I went.
Today I could totally see myself toting an iphone 4, though I’d probably feel the need to hold out for the 5, if there weren’t other desirable options (in my eyes).
So I’ve started a new relationship with an Android. A Samsung Infuse. It has it’s pros and cons as any device would, so here are my initial impressions:
It has a big, beautiful, brilliant display! But, I’m going to need a privacy screen soon cuss it’s so clear everyone is gonna see what I’m doing and although I have long fingers, it just might be a little too big. That’s not to say it doesn’t fit nicely in my phone pocket of my purse or the pocket of my jeans.
The 8mpx camera is sharp and it has a flash! One major reason I pitched the iphone3, and I’m not all that crazy about the iphone4 flash. It seems too warm if that makes sense. Now the infuse flash is white and bright and it nearly blinded me when I took a few self test shots!
the front camera is a plus, though I don’t know how often i’ll actually use it. I believe it’s only 1.5mpx, which is adequate, but lacking next to the iphone’s 3mpx.
Lets talk imput. When have you known to hear a chick complain about too many options? While its neat that I have so many on the infuse, I’m a little overwhelmed!! I think I have finally found some settings I can work with, but it will take me a while to adjust and tweak them just right.
I’m loving the apps and the fact that I can browse from the web and installs are sent right to my phone. I’m weary about widgets since I know they will work against me in my attempts to conserve battery juice, but they sure are cool.
Battery life is my one major concern with this phone, but even an iphone would have trouble staying juice in my hands. I love that I can swap the battery out and used to do so with my blackberry pearl.
So there you have it and all from the wordpress app! Forgive the typographical errors as I get used to this predictive text.
I’m off to play Angry Birds, which I haven’t yet decided is a pro or a con on this phone, but I will say it kept me up past my bedtime last night :)

More soon!! Leave me comments with your must have apps and Android tips please!!

August 21st, 2009

Living w/ iPhone, or Not?

It’s the camera.

I loved my Blackberry’s cam and I am having a hard time adjusting to the iPhone. Lack of flash just kills me, though I have found two potential solutions. iPhone cases with flash alternatives – The “Not Yet Available” SnaptureFlash and the iV double duty flash & battery extender (Thank you Twitter for those!).

My only problem is that I am 7 days into the 30 day decision period AT&T gives me for an refund on my purchase (minus a 10% restocking fee special for iPhones! AND a $35 restocking fee for devices purchased at an AT&T-owned retail store according to the policy). Seriously Lame!!!

As much as I want to snatch up one of these accessories and see if they can make me shiny happy… I am short on time and money. I’ll keep using the iPhone and see if/when I get the urge to divorce it and grab a Blackberry Bold. :)

Ta for now!!

Oh, and if you missed it – we totally recorded some sessions at Social Media Slumber Party 2 tonight!! Check it out @ TheSMSPary.com!!

XOXO

August 16th, 2009

Living w/ iPhone

I’ve slept with a Blackberry for the past 3 years and an iPhone for the past 3 days. I couldn’t hold off the upgrade any longer so I headed over to the AT&T store Friday on my lunch break and adopted the shiny shiny :)

Shiny shiny

It had come down to the Blackberry Bold or the iPhone, but when I walked into the store the Bold was malfunctioning so I went with the iPhone.

Despite how much fun I am having with all the apps I can’t help feel a bit of a withdrawal. Today at the pool there were two girls with Blackberries, then watching the Kardashians and even they have em!!

I’ll give it a few weeks but the biggest adjustment for me right now is the camera and that is enough in itself to switch back… So stay tuned! :)

Tips are welcome, but comments are encouraged :)