Goog Sync Is Down – No ETA

If you use Google Sync to get your GMail then you’re probably not a happy camper today. This is the post from Google in their forums: As many of you have noticed, Google Sync is having some difficulties due to an extended problem with one of our datacenters.  This has been going on over the … Read more

Sprint Offers Customers Peace of Mind When It Comes to Lost, Stolen or Damaged Devices

Approximately one in three wireless customers lose or damage their device within the first year of purchase. That is why many customers protect their investment by obtaining equipment protection. Customers typically must enroll within the first 30 days of a new activation or upgrade. However, Sprint (NYSE: S) is announcing that between March 1 and … Read more

Third Annual AT&T Big Mobile on Campus Challenge

AT&T* today launched its 2010 AT&T Big Mobile on Campus Challenge(SM), a national higher education contest that invites students to design the next generation e-learning mobile application. The contest provides students with the opportunity to create an innovative application that will enhance the educational process, garner their school national recognition, and make its way into … Read more

Mobility Digest Review: Thinksound TS01 In-Ear Headphones

We live in a society that is very music centric, let’s face it we love our music be it on an MP3 player, our phones, computers or stereos. One thing I’ve never understood is the fact that people are happy with the cheap, sub-standard headphones that come with their MP3 players. Think about it for a minute here, most people will think nothing of spending a couple hundred dollars on a portable media player only to use the inferior headphones that come with it. Sure there might be exceptions, some players do come with decent sounding headphones but it’s rare. Personally I don’t use the headphones that come with my players, I use an after market pair as I want my music to sound good. I’ve spent the money on a quality MP3 player, so why not truly enjoy it through a good set of headphones!?

Today for review I’ve got a product from a relatively new company called Thinksound, it’s a pair of in-ear headphones that they call TS01. This set of headphones puts the emphasis on bass. These headphones are not only good sounding but they’re lightweight, inexpensive and very comfortable. If you’re looking for a decent set of headphones to replace the cheap ones that came with your MP3 player then you might want to give these a look…

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Mini Golf Wacky Worlds 3D

PocketNow did a video review of Mini golf Wacky Worlds 3D and I have to say – it’s pretty impressive. It’s a minigolf game but when you start each hole you get a video preview of the hole (which you can go back or forward through), you can move your player side to side before … Read more

Satski Skiing App Hits Marketplace

Just noticed that there’s a new app in Marketplace called Satski that is geared towards the skiers out there. It seems feature packed with 2D/3D contoured trail maps to get a better view of the slpes. You can also do live (gps) tracking, including seed, distance and altitude Here’s a portion of their description: Stop … Read more

Customize Your Vibrator

I know there’s no way to post this without a sophomoric exchange ensuing but the spreading the word about this software is just too important not to. Years ago someone figured out how to get phones to vibrate irregularly when receiving a call which made it much easier for people to feel the vibes and … Read more

LG Shows Off Its WP7 Slider

Engadget got a  bit of a surprise when they were shown a prototype LG slider with a full QWERTY keyboard. This is the first branded device the world has seen for WP7. The total package size is noted to be a hair thicker than an iPhone. obviously this is pre-production but it was rocking a … Read more

Mobility Digest Review: HTC Tilt 2 USB Sync and 2nd Battery Charge Cradle

tiltoncradle copy When you think of must have accessories for your brand new device, probably the most popular that comes to mind is a case to protect your device. Maybe the second is a travel charger, and then third might be screen protector. For me, one of the most important accessories I purchase is a cradle. Sitting on my desk it allows me full view of the screen so I can stay productive. Another advantage I see is that it keeps it up off my desk and away from possible damage by getting scratched. As a major geek, I now have all my devices on my desk cradled. My original AT&T Tilt, AT&T Fuze, and now my AT&T Tilt 2.  The original Tilt and Fuze are just plugged into wall outlet to stay charged and I connect/sync my Tilt 2.

So today I am going to be reviewing the HTC Tilt 2 USB Sync and 2nd Battery Charge Cradle from WirelessGround.com. As I say, for me, a cradle is very important part of my Mobility Accessories that I require to stay productive. So jump after the break and read my full review!

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Cell Phones for a Unix-head, part 1

*** Warning: I rip quite a few companies a new one in this blog post, due to this post’s content, I recommend that no one reads it ****

I’ll be honest, I hate telephones.  I cannot begin to express my loathing of speaking on the telephone and immediate disdain for anyone wishing to speak via phone for a non-critical issue requiring response when IM, Text, and email are perfectly available.  In-person meetings are even worse, but that’s another story.

By trade, I’m a server administrator and software engineer, and I’m a big time UNIX-head.  The core philosophy of “Keep it simple, stupid” seems to run counter to everything mobile in nature, especially smartphones.  But alas, I need something that will sync to an Exchange server (multiple actually, albeit I could be wishing for a gravy-train never come there), and preferably link up against my Astaro ISG at home.

Unfortunately the iPhone fits the bill.  None of the Androids work 3G on AT&T’s network (thank you guys, can’t tell you how much I appreciate you idiots deciding to pull an Apple and be the only kid on the block with a puke-green turtleneck), and I’m tired of Windows Mobile.  This leaves Blackberries, which get canceled out by the insane costs involved (and the fact that the Enterprise Server at work is for managers only), and the iPhone.

Fortunately, I can use the iPhone to link up against my Astaro box, it has an SSH client, and every little app on planet earth that every idiot who thinks he can half-program made in order to get rich quick only to realize reality late one night before grabbing a bottle of booze and going back to web design.

There’s more so keep reading after the break!

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