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Why Not To Be A First Adopter

Smartphone Fanatics: Rumor: Palm Preparing webOS 1.1 Update. The proposed first major update to Web OS for the Palm Pre is Exhibit A for the maxim that it is always better not to be a first adopter of new technology. There are always bugs to work out, fixes to create, and just general make it work better stuff. The fact that Verizon Wireless won't have the Pre for another 6 months or so is, thus, a good thing. By that time the early bugs will hopefully be worked out. Verizon, conservative to a fault sometimes, usually won't release a new product until they are certain it is stable. So, you can be an "early" adopter if you want, but never be a "first" adopter.

New Cradlepoint firmware turns MiFi into -- wait for it -- a 3G WiFi router

New Cradlepoint firmware turns MiFi into -- wait for it -- a 3G WiFi router. I have posted before about my use of the Cradlepoint PHS-300 portable router that turns my Verizon USB modem into a Wifi hotspot. Before you buy a new Verizon Wireless Mifi unit, however, you should be aware of the issues in this post. First, you can't use the MiFi as a modem while it is charging. You can with the Cradlepoint router. While the MiFi has a longer battery life (about 3 hours to 2 hours for the Cradlepoint), you can buy, (and I did), a replacement battery for the Cradlepoint, and it can be swapped out easily, making 4 hours untethered to power possible. Finally, while having a little USB modem sticking out of the end of the Cradlepoint router is a little kludgy, you can unplug the modem, and plug it directly into a USB port on the computer, to create a "wired" connection that can't be intercepted like a Wifi signal can. Finally, why would I pay another $269 for a Mifi, when my existing setup does the same thing, better?

I Would Sign With ATT For One Of These!

Does the iPhone Need a Hardware Keyboard? | The iPhone Blog. I would sign up for two years with ATT ugly for one of these. My two biggest complaints with the iPhone and iPod Touch are the lack of a removable battery, and the lack of a hard keyboard. I could live without the battery, as I can get an external charger, and I keep it plugged in most of the time. However, I cannot type on the damn soft keyboard. A slide out like this would be the ultimate reason I would pull out the wallet. What is the big deal, Apple? You could do a keyboard like this in your sleep.

If Its Hot, This Must Be Apple Hell

Apple updates heat advisory for iPhone 3GS | iPhone Atlas - CNET Reviews. Apparently, there is something to the anecdotal evidence of iPhone 3GS overheating. Apple has updated their advisory, telling customers what temperature range is required for the new iPhones. While any electronic device with a microprocessor can overheat, in the right conditions, Apple's passion for the thinnest and prettiest design causes the circuitry to be packed in tight, and my opinion is that this may contribute to the overheating problems. Additionally, if the batteries are involved, you are out of luck; because you can't take the back off and change out the battery. This reminds me of She Who Must Be Obeyed and other beautiful women who scrunch their feet into beautiful shoes that cause pain. How much is a beautiful iPhone worth to you? Maybe you ought to carry a portable refrigerator to put the iPhone in when you aren't using it?

Battery Issues Likely Cause of iPhone 3GS Overheating

Battery Issues Likely Cause of iPhone 3GS Overheating | Gadget Lab | Wired.com. One of my pet peeves about iPhones and the iPod Touch is the lack of a removable battery. If this author's post is correct, and the overheating problem with the new iPhones is caused by defective batteries, this means that you will have to send the whole phone in for battery replacement. Oh, well. Right now, the jury is out, and I am sure iPhone 3GS users are keeping an eye on their new phones. If it is getting very hot, and you are seeing a change in color on the back, you may have one of the problem units. Stay tuned for further developments. Or, you could just buy a phone that will let you pop off the back, and swap out the battery.

Is That An IPhone 3GS In Your Pocket Or Are You On Fire?

IPhone 3GS Handsets Overheat, Turn Brown | Gadget Lab | Wired.com. Ouch. And that is only the half of it. Users are reporting that the new iPhones are getting very hot and overheating, and that there has even been some discoloration of the plastic backs. Frankly, I would be more concerned about melting my pants. Perhaps we should wait around to find out the problem before we upgrade to one of these. I hope it isn't an OS 3.0 problem, as I have installed the OS on my iPod Touch. So far, it hasn't gotten much warmer than it did before the upgrade. Any of you experiencing this issue? Fellow lawyers, what is Apple's liability here?

Palm Not Worried About Competition

Palm Not Worried About Competition - The Channel Wire - IT Channel News And Views by CRN and VARBusiness. I am beginning to think that the alleged competition between the new Palm Pre and the BlackBerry Storm and the new iPhone 3GS isn't really the question. There will always be a market for each, and there will always be fans of each. I am beginning to think that the compromises required by the choice of just one handheld demands that each be used for its own purposes. Of course, every lawyer's needs are different, and I will likely be carrying both the Pre and the iPod Touch for some time. I am using a Centro for cell phone stuff right now, and will upgrade to the Pre when the Verizon network gets it. I held a Pre in my hot little hands at the local Best Buy, and it is actually thinner and smaller than the Centro, but with a large screen. Perfect for phone and email and web. Which one do you choose?

Bluetooth Disappointment - It Won't Work With TruPhone

A2DP - Bluetooth for the iPod touch explained | TouchMyApps. When I downloaded iPod Touch OS 3.0, I was happy that it finally would support bluetooth wireless audio. A2DP functionality meant that my Jabra headset, and my Sony Erickson stereo earbuds would allow me to listen to the audio output of the Touch without wires. However, when I tried to use the bluetooth access to make a Wifi call with TruPhone, I discovered that the audio is only outgoing. There is no mike support for audio coming back from the microphone built in to the wireless devices. I don't know why audio in isn't supported; but, it makes the bluetooth much less useful. Perhaps Touch 3.2?

Maturity Is The Ability To Wait For What You Want

Wireless Tech - Report: Verizon to Sell Palm Pre in Six Months. I am willing to bet that there aren't many Verizon customers who are defecting to third place Sprint to get a Palm Pre. I am also willing to bet that there are millions of happy Verizon customers who will be buying Palm Pres when they become available in January. It is a safe bet that the Pre, or an enhanced version of the Pre, will be available at Verizon in January. The Wall Street Journal has reported it, and they don't usually make wild, unsubstantiated allegations. Sprint has lost 4 million subscribers recently, because of poor service, billing issues, and other matters that have been reported often. I am practicing what my Mom taught me. Patience is a badge of maturity. I will wait for what I want, which is a Verizon Wireless Pre.

Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys - Court Reporter Schools

Top 20 iPhone Apps for Busy Attorneys - Court Reporter Schools. This is a pretty good list of iPhone apps for attorneys, at the Court Reporter School website. Some of them aren't usable by Touch owners; but, many of them are. This is worth a look, if you have an iPhone or iPod Touch. Until the Palm Pre gets through its bug period, and moves from Sprint to Verizon Wireless, and gets more apps, this is the way to go.