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OK message received. A little less wine and a little more tech in future TWiTs. I blame @theRealDvorak. No matter what it's always his fault
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That's a good idea. It's not really fun to listen to people drink.
- PC Easy
from twhirl
Yea, just make it a new show! A wine/drunk show. I enjoyed watching.
- Ross Armer
New show: TWiB - This Week in Booze
- Edward Coffey
If you DO want to keep the wine flowing then you must get @garyvee on. Then you could talk tech and about the wine you are drinking.
- berchman
I wasn't that bad. Some of the conversation points you brought up with Lisa Bettany were interesting.
- Verbal
We CAN'T have Gary V on. The wine tasting segment is sponsored by his competitor - the other New Jersey Gary, http://garyswine.com/twitlive. (They don't buy TWiT - they buy the live segment just before but the impact extends into TWiT, I'm afraid.)
- Leo Laporte
While I do enjoy the Live show when I get the chance, the podcast version is where I get my TWiT mostly.
- Adi
I wouldn't have been annoyed if you guys hadn't talked over each other so much.
- Jeff Benner
I listened to the live feed via my iPhone. It was sureal, but yes, John C Dvorak.org/blog was to blame, he should have gone with the flow. Could not see that funky wine pourer though, better download the ODTV version
- Darryl Adams
it really wasn't as bad as all that. seriously.
- Thomas James
Start a new show: TWiG This Week in Grape. Or TWiJ This Week in Juice...
- Michael Kaiser
It was fine Leo. Variety is good. Maybe ballance with Dave Winer too. Really!
- Tom Hofstatter
maybe save the wine for "special" episodes? - TWiT has always been fun... some episodes are extra fun!
- John Slanina
TWIG This week in Grog (is grog an Australian term only?)
- Andy
No, I thought the show was great, Leo. Don't change a thing.
- Gregory Harbin
I didn't have an issue with it. Variety never hurts...
- Corey Marthaller
from Nambu
Ah... That would explain why I don't hear Gary's Wine ads on TWiT. Perhaps the wine show's could be TWiI-This Week In Inebriation. All told I look forward to TWiT every week Leo. Many Thanks.
- berchman
Thank you Leo. This week was too much. I do not like the direction the show is going. Glad to hear you will try to get back on track. And I don't mind the twitter stories. It is news after all.
- glenn frasier
Maybe you could talk to Jason Calacanis and ask him to cut out the impressions.
- PC Easy
from twhirl
The only thing I'd blame @theRealDvorak for is a relentless pursuit of an interesting conversation. Leo + John alone makes for a great cast. Keep the wine and @theRealDvorak, pepper in some real tech and it will be just like old times.
- Jeff Vilimek
Great show! Dvorak has a habit of closing some things down when it could flow a little more but would we have it any other way? You need to get the video out so people can see it in context. Perhaps your subconscious has already moved away from only audio
- Glenn Williams
I think the wine tasting at the front end makes it hard to start TWiT with any momentum. Maybe you can do the tasting after TWiT? I liked listening to the wine critique, it was something different - but it doesn't really mix with tech news.
- Melissa Good
I thought the show was fine- a little "lubrication" never hurts to keep the discussion flowing!
- Barry Wiseman
It just seemed like an early episode of Diggnation, which is great in its own right, it's just not TWiT. I think, with your open schedule, there's no problem in having yet another tech show, but one intentionally light-hearted and off-topic. Maybe with a gadget focus, rather than business news.
- ZacG
I thought it was fresh and edgy. Content was a little slow. Many weeks ago, I recall you throwing around ideas for viewers donations (like Steve Gibson's yabba dabba do). On the next TWiT I would get the tech stories done early and crack open the wine after you receive $1000 in donations from the viewers. Have a tally board showing the running donation totals :-) A bit of fun.
- Nathan Davies
I'm glad you took notice. The show was okay and still interesting, but I think the quality of the discussion diminishes in proportion to the wine. Maybe you could do a separate wine tasting show in addition to TWiT (as if you don't do enough shows already!)
- Phil Maxwell
I think the only problem was Dvorak and Shira. And the fact that one was trying to get the other drunk.
- Chip Duford
I thought you did a great job with the edit. Listening to it live, and then listening again to the proper podcast, made me realize even more that you know what the hell you are doing. Trust yourself.
- Dave VanderWall
I think it was less the wine and more the guests this time. I don't mind seeing you guys get a bit wacky, but if I'm going to be honest, Shira was just annoying. She talked over people, talked too fast, kept focusing on stuff that didn't matter or wasn't interesting, and just came across as self-important. Dvorak and Lisa were okay, but you just needed another tech-centric guest for the most part to keep things centered. Needs more Becky Worley, Molly Wood, Amber MacArthur, Veronica Belmont, etc.
- Staticharge
I agree with most. The guests were fine. The topics were fine. It's just that the wine takes the signal-to-noise ratio to a whole different level. And I felt that with some of the other recent episodes, not just this one.
- Steve Hampton
Do not know about CA about legal liability about serving alcohol and then letting people drive home intoxicated.
- Greg
You know, it wouldn't hurt to actually have a This Week in Social * show.
- Chris, Taskerrific Guy
kinda fun. a little wine loosens everyone up. of course Dvorak was responsible..he is, after all, the real enophile...will continue to listen and watch even more now!!--KW in Nevada City...
- kent williams
I think tha't what net at nite is for?
- americanm
That's true ... I think Shira definitely needed a ride to the airport.
- Chip Duford
While the show ideas are being thrown around, might as well suggest "This Week In Twitter"?!
- Jeff Vilimek
Jeff: They already have that. ;)
- Chris, Taskerrific Guy
I've been thinking the same thing. Or like a 'This Week in Social Media' that way, the twitterstuff gets out of the system in a different forum...
- David Buttrick
And while we're critiquing the show...why apologize for talking about Twitter if it happens to be one of the biggest tech stories of the week? I think you do great job balancing the discussion, it just so happens that twitter has been at the top of the tech news quite a bit in the past year.
- Phil Maxwell
i dunno. i'd love a drunk show. axe TWiF and use the same cast for This week in Drunk. Sarah and Martin can watch old Hitchcock movies (or whatever) and drink drink drink. think MST3K plus wine.
- Mark Hartwell
@mhartwell maybe TWiFUBAR? j/k
- Phil Maxwell
I caught a replay and although not a "normal" TWiT show it was very enjoyable and as a discussion provided some very good insights into how people approach/deal with social media. You need to get some (silent) A/C thou. :)
- Techdribble
Now YOU'RE pandering?
- Brian Tristam Williams
I can totally get into drinking good wine and talking tech, so it was a hit with me.
- jcunwired
I like the wine and love the guest. Don't change based on a vocal minority.
- Shannon Carver
Damn You Steven Perez, er I mean Dvorak!
- Eric @ CSTechcast.com
And I have thoroughly enjoyed the last couple episodes. Me likes. Listened to them all front to back. What's that Audible link again ;) Keep on doing it.
- Eric @ CSTechcast.com
I enjoyed the episode as well. If people want just news there's plenty of other 'casts out there, but I enjoy a little bit of personality and opinion in the show. And wine.
- Nathan Loehlein
It was a change of pace TWIT. No worries.
- Christian Anderson
I seriously don't think it was the wine, it was the combination of guests. Shira talks a mile a minute, plus you gave her alcohol. Dvorak kept refilling her glass, for the lulz I would say. When you had the wine tasting that included Brian Brushwood it was one of the best TWiTs in recent memory, and you ate fire. So either don't have Shira on, or don't let her drink.
- Matthew
If you like This Week in Wine, you should check out CS Rumcast. No, seriously.
- Eric @ CSTechcast.com
Maybe create a new show, This Week in New Media or something of the sort. You offer a lot when it comes to commentary/advice on new media and its business implications, but I can see how some might not want that info constantly mixed in with their tech news. Also, it'd give you a legitimate outlet for twitter news. Dvorak wouldn't be able to complain any more :-)
- Doug Jones
Maybe if we do the wine tasting before TWiF instead of TWiT
- Jamez
Thanks Leo. If I want people getting drunk and cursing I will watch diggnation.
- Jim Williams
Let's get back to basics on TWiT, and cancel the wine tastings! - J. Gilbert
- Joe Gilbert
yep, feel like the rest of you. actually un-subscribed from twit a few weeks ago, right after the last drinking episode. this was a big decision since having followed twit from the very start. should i reconsider, or is twit becoming the least interersting show of the wonderful leoville channel?
- Peter Nõu
I listened live - they were all over the place - just listened to the edit - brilliant editing - they sounded almost coherent. Let's hope this is the very last wine tasting TWiT.
- Michael Ohajuru
Yeah! Lately TWIT has been getting less interesting with each new episode. It's sounding like a bunch of high tech good ole boys just getting together to shoot the shit and enjoy each other's company rather than trying to be an entertaining and informative show for the listeners. Too much small talk and fluff, not enough meat.
- Tokyo Dan
Don't know what the big deal was, I enjoyed this week's TWIT. I'd rather have a good lively discussion than listen to Calacanis yabber on about twitter for 20 mins.
- Paul Grav
I have liked the Twits after the wine tasting. I think the girls mellowed John. Leo don't change a thing.
- Ardith
It was interesting. Kinda like listening to Kup's Show in Chicago in the 70's. The tech part disappeared, but the interaction was great. Maybe a new netcast "This Week in Talk"...
- Timothy Magnuson
I have listened to most of the Twit group for a long time. Show 191 This week in Tech was the most HORRIBLE unlistenable thing I have ever heard! It started horrible so not sure it was the wine. What ever else you did please stop it! Normally I love these shows and would not miss a single show.
- Dirkbonesteel
90 minute long TWIT, 10 minutes of tech discussion. I don't mind the banter but these "in studio" episodes are just a party for Leo. Getting very close to replacing TWIT with audiobooks. Leo PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE no more "in studio" netcasts. Use Skype and try to keep it on topic for at least half the show. PLEASE
- Al Degutis
Ummmmmm.... after 191 free shows over a number of years (not including the entire TWiT network) that keeps 95% of you wanna-bes ahead of the curve when it comes to new technology, services and social media and some of you here are ready to throw it under the bus for one less than great show? Take a look at yourselves guys...
- Johnny Worthington
Personally, I liked the episode. I listen to TWIT to hear the banter and insight. Sometimes there is less insight then other times, but it is still entertaining. Leo, don't change because of what could be a vocal minority.
- Larry
Exactly, you can't please everyone.
- Chip Duford
A little chit-chat is good, but yeah, past a certain point it becomes less like listening to a podcast and more like eavesdropping.
- Butch Curry
Good to hear. I was worried I was being a buzzkill but I couldn't get through the last episode.
- Thom
As a recovering alcoholic, it's hard to listen/watch others drink it. I quit watching it about 2 weeks ago. I don't mind if you drink if you do it responsibly. What I've seen and heard in the last 2 weeks wasn't responsible. I know the signs. It wasn't pretty.
- Anita Pesola
You can blame him, but you CANT SPAM him!!! ;)
- Julien Bérubé
I love TWiT...this week not so much...but still love it! Only way to top it now is bring back Woz and Mitnick for next week.
- andsmi
I listened to the edited version, like normal, and I enjoyed most of it quite a lot. One of the things I adore about TWiT is the variability; some episodes are super serious and tech heavy, and others are chatty, silly and party-like. For me, the secret is Leo as ringleader, serious or silly.
- Bob M. Montgomery
there's a difference between wine tasting and wine drinking. You might want to focus more on the tasting and not opening so many bottles.
- jccalhoun
Maybe you could ask Gary's Wine if you could move the wine tasting to after TWiT?
- Crystal Tillman
Yeah, this isn't Diggnation. Lets have Dry TWiT.
- Andrew Leahey
It's your show, Leo. Have fun and lots of it. Otherwise you burn out, get tired of it, or retire from doing TWiT and we ALL lose out. There's a happy balance on both sides of this equation, no worries!
- Mike Lewis
I like the wine. Keep the wine.
- schwegler
very glad you can't have GaryV on - can't stand him.
- Brian Conn
I still enjoyed it. Just keep the bottle away from John and you'll be fine :-)
- Keith Barrett
I got the feeling it wasn't a very heavy week in tech news anyway:-)
- Francine Hardaway
All the news that week was twitter (Oprah, Kutcher, King, unfollow blocking, etc), so you couldn't win anyway
- Keith Barrett
there was tech news but leo covered most of it on mbw, sn, ww (like pc sales, kindle drm, youtube premium content), and if he has that on twit, people will complain about overlap...
- Jayesh
Noooo, don't listen to the complaints Leo. If I want hardcore tech news, I'll go read Slashdot or Wired or CNET... but I listen to TWiT for the entertainment. The best episodes happen when you get the right chemistry in the room (and via Skype) that hilarity as well as thought provoking discussion come naturally... thus I quite enjoyed 191. It was like Diggnation, but with wine and a hammered Dvorak (that's GOLD Jerry, GOLD!). Stick with the stories you want to discuss and go with the flow!
- Kristian
Leo, you don't need to change the show. I think of TWiT as a dinner party with fellow members of the tech community. Some of the conversation will be about tech and some will be random conversation. It's all good.
- archaictree
I liked it, too much tech is boring
- Adrian
No don't worry about it, it always keeps it interesting.
- Kelby
If you want to have a random collection of folks sitting around tasting wine and talking about and/or avoiding talking about semi-technical news/social media topics, go for it. Seems like the issue might just be some folks in the audience are tuning in expecting something else more technical/directed.
- Ken Sheppardson
well when you assume, you know....
- Chris Heath
i've always thought (and leo said this on sunday) that twit was just friends getting together to relax and talk about the news of the week... and when there's not much news they can talk about twitter, or just ramble on about nothing... when people want to unsubscribe, well, that's their prerogative
- Chris Heath
Painful just painful and Shira was killing me.. bring back Shwood
- K3ViN
I listen to TWIT for the conversation and the "vibe." I hang with my friends for the same reasons, not for news content. Don't let Dvorak change the personality of the show. If all he wants is news let him listen to Cranky Geeks.
- Hamilton Wallace
+1 @Hamilton Wallace
- Dominique Lemieux
I thought it was great, nice to see some variety, looked like everyone had a great time
- Gary Prechtel
Still a hell of a lot better than an hour and a half of recession talk. I dunno about other people but I like hearing people have fun.
- Chris Lawrence
Still love the show, but agreed: a little less wine would be good. Also, what about getting Bwana back on the show?
- Budak
The thing I like best about TWiT is every week it jumps the shark. I am always sad when the show is the same 2 weeks in a row.
- Michael Hansel
Ignoring Twitter news when it's the story of the week is a big mistake despite Dvorak's protestations.
- Gregg Scott
The only problem with the show as I saw it was wine that fine should have been accompanied by lamb chops marinated in rosemary, garlic and olive oil. But then, I was a sommelier once.
- jcunwired
Leo, Do what you need to do. However, the most recent "wine fortified" episodes of your podcasts have been MOST entertaining...
- Stan Augustyniewicz
this show and the last lost their focus real quick when the wine was being poured. People listen for Leo & his guests on tech news vs 99% twitter news. Ok.. Leo & Ev don't get along, point made. Lisa was 7/10 as a guest but can't contribute on tech news since mainly a photo blogger. Shira was a waste. High and mighty and she acted holier than thou with Dvorak and the others. She's a pretty face and a chic = ratings. Bring back the tech news and less eye candy + booze.
- david amodt
Big fan of wine. Especially with @theRealDvorak. Hopefully a bit of the juice can make him say something incriminating. (ie: moreso than usual.)
- Raj Singh
I've been a subscriber since #2 and I found this really fun. It's fun to listen to everyone loosen up a little.
- Travis
Leo and John...I love ya, but it sounded like 2 old guys trying to get a couple hot girls drunk. It was like Baby Boomer Diggnation. Lisa cracked me up though. She was in fact crankier than JCD. Shira(sp?) annoyed me talking over everyone, going on and on about nothing and name dropping.
- Jeff Lee
Even after all those booze and those ladies, Dvorak still couldn't say he likes Twitter. I've been a subscriber since the early days too and this was one of my favourites, but in the same breathe, my least favourite. I thought it was funny as hell, and I get some humour @Jeff Lee who thought you two sounded like you were trying to get a couple hot girls drunk. I THOUGHT THAT TOO!!! But, I know better. I also have to agree with Jeff when Shira kept talking over everyone
- Kyle Burton
Continued... I also think Shira was trying to lead the conversation and in some parts direct where things were going. At at least one point, I took notice that she was directing and overpowering Dvorak and cooling him down. For me, that was a big turnoff and I actually switched to a Brittany Spears song (my iPod got ram sacked by my ex). But once i cooled down, I picked up where I left off. Sorry for the rant, but thats the only thing I didn't like, the rest was awesome as always. Nice work Leo.
- Kyle Burton
I will take drinking Dvorak any day over Calacanus.
- BigMatt
$1 Gas Becoming A Possibility - http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2008...
Only 60 cents to go here in town!
- Ross Armer
@dsilverman iPhone battery is puny, yes but I think we'll learn to manage it by disabling services as (not) needed. Mophie we need you!
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Turn off what you dont need: "Ask to join networks", bluetooth when not using, wi-fi if not available. Saves batt life.
- Dave Rutter
I can easily go all day on a charge by using services only when needed.
- Dave Rutter
Using it as an Ipod will kill the battery pretty fast.
- Dave Rutter
"I can easily go all day on a charge by using services only when needed". Surely this is not true? It lasts a day if you turn off many of the features? Less if you use them? Makes it pretty useless as a cell phone doesn't it? And even more useless for anything else. Probably somebody will come up with a new term "tethered mobile" and turn it into a plus.
- Brian Sullivan
It look like only the BlackBerry folks can do EVERYTHING all day, because I've heard this battery conservation stuff for years!
- MiniMage TKDteacher of FF
I think you'll need a new Mophie for the 3G phone. I just hope they get it out quick. Others have told me the battery life improves with a few 12 hour deep charging cycles. We'll see.
- Leo Laporte
The functions you turn off are not the cell phone functions. Bluetooth is not the major offender. The wi-fi and Ipod functions are the battery killers. I have had no problem turning off stuff I dont need (no need in wi-fi when there is no 802.11 connection). The "ask to join networks" keeps looking for connections and uses resources as if there is one available. The phone will show you the 802.11 nodes if one is available by looking in the wi-fi area. Still haven't run the batt to nothing.
- Dave Rutter
at this rate we are going to have to drill for more oil.
- Oldengrey (Jay)
The Ipod will kill the battery in no time. I dont know why it is so power hungry since there is no mechanical drive in the phone. My video Ipod gets a lot more time on it than the phone. This really needs to have it on a charger if you are going to use this function. BTW, I agree with tethering. I do miss that function which I had on my Nokia.
- Dave Rutter
I would guess to have the screen blank on a short time will help a bit or to remember to lock the phone and turn off the light.
- Dave Rutter
the wi fi needs to be linked to gps. The phone should know I'm home and act as such. That's on battery problem solved!
- Zack
@Zack That is a pretty darn good idea, and one I could see Apple using.
- Ross Armer
A good idea Zack, as long as GPS doesn't use more power than WiFi. :) But you don't need GPS for auto WiFi. Location services on a 2G iPhone is pretty good, and would let the phone know if you're near home to look for your home WiFi SSID. Otherwise, it can shut it off!
- Jim Bergman
Just seems a crime to pay hundreds of dollars for a device only to cripple its major functions to save battery life.
- Nick
Looks like Apple have been taking design hints from Twitter.
- Richard Smith
Leo I wonder if the GPS taxes the battery when you're not using apps that rely on it. That's a test to run. Also Anandtech is reporting 3g surfing lasts 3 hours - under the 5 Apple claims.
- Steve Rubel
Priorities
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Curious what's on pages two and three of your home screen...
- Randy Hall
Loopt.. Is that good?
- Muthu Ramadoss
Only three pages?
- Rob Haas
why airme? Yeah, it's sort of ok (sort of), but first page?
- shaun mclane
You got a better flickr uploader with geotagging? Page 2 is SmugMug, radio and games. Page 3 is all the unused Apple apps.
- Leo Laporte
reshared to appstore room - http://friendfeed.com/rooms...
- mike "glemak" dunn
How did you get screenshots on non-jailbroken phone?
- Ross Armer
screenshot on 2.0 iphone - http://friendfeed.com/e...
- mike "glemak" dunn
FYI - you can also save images to your camera roll now by holding your finger on the image until a window pops up asking if you'd like to save it. Nice touch. - http://www.listropolis.com/2008...
- shaun mclane
just hold the home button then click on the top right button
- paul bailey
from Alert Thingy
are you getting the iPhone 3G? - http://www.mahalo.com/IPhone_...
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if yes, why... if no, why not?
- Jason Calacanis
from Bookmarklet
yes because i am an early adopter and one with it. 401k? what's that?
- Mona Nomura
Just saw you on Leo's live show. :) Anyway, I do want one eventually, but the only thing that catches my eye is the 3G. After watching others play with the new 2.0 version, it looks like the majority of the stuff I wanted to do is in the software update. For now I think I'm going to stick with my current iPhone, and use the new firmware.
- Dennis Jackson
Yep. Been wanting a smart phone for a few years now. Wanted to get the first generation phone, but was trapped in a contract.
- Justin Korn
Not right away. I don't really do much that would make use of the GPS and I'm not clear if the apps I'll be using will benefit greatly from 3G.
- ·[▪_▪]·
Two words: replaceable battery
- Mona Nomura
No, not until 3G is in NH.
- Mike Mackley
Yes... because last year... I waited 3 HOURS to get an iPhone. 8GB was sold out. So I got a 4GB. I can has more memory? Yes. I will has. ( LOLcat grammar breaking through ) Watching twitlive.tv and waiting until launch time!
- Gary Bacon II
no...still love my iphone v1 :)
- don loeb
Not yet, pretty happy with my iPhone 2g and 2.0 firmware right now...
- Ross Armer
no... no ...no,,,, unless it is free.
- Noah David Simon
Nah... even the simple iPhone has a ridiculous price, I don't even want to know what this one costs :)
- Roland Hesz
Already have 2.0 and 3G doesn't extend to my neck of the woods so I'll wait till it does or I move... whichever comes first
- Zach Chisholm
No, I like my Blackberry to much
- Steven Trullinger
Not sure it's worth the upgrade. Too bad ATT has to sour the deal.
- Jeremy Ross
the iphone is a great first "smart" phone, but i'm holding out until at least the blackberry thunder releases so i can make an informed comparison.
- Cee Bee
Na, ver-1.0 still has it's merits. Don't see any compelling reason to upgrade from ver1.0
- captainsniz
No. 3G would be nice, but I mostly use my 1.0 version on WiFi and the 2.0 software is all I'm interested in.
- Adam Turetzky
I will be, but not until the start of August as my Verizon contract is not out till August 5th. I've just graduated from college and still working on a full time job. I already have the money saved up the pull for the entire two years contract plus a good amount more. Yeah it might not be the wisest least expensive choice. It is going to be my one have fun thing until I get a job. Gotta have some fun things in life. Being a gadget nerd this fulfills it.
- Dean Clark
Seriously, they even have instructional videos and docs on how to turn your 2g iPhone into a Wi-Fi iPod touch LOL
- Mona Nomura
I am not, I ordered a new Blackberry 7100i today instead. I already have two phones on two carriers, I dont need a third phone on a third carrier otherwise I would consider it. That and I dont have the money. Luckily the new Blackberry is for work so I dont have to pay for it.
- pcnerd37
had 2 blackberries, and only email works right - iphone means seamless syncing to leopard, and that's why i'm paying extra for the early upgrade.
- Eric Marden
yes. yes. yes. and i will suffer windows mobile no longer.
- Bob DeAmbra
from twhirl
Of course. Paid someone to wait in line for me on iPhone 1 launch day and (the girlfriend still makes fun of me for it) I've loved almost every minute with it since. The unloved minutes are the ones being pissed about AT&T "service" and dropped calls. I love the iPhone dearly though, and wouldn't think of using anything else. It's an actual bona-fide new computing platform. An insanely great one. There's no way I wouldn't want to be right with it as it changes the industry again.
- Steve Isaacs
Nope. I can't support a closed system. Besides, I willingly PAID to leave AT&T a few years ago!
- Oliver Ortega Chua
It's not available on T-Mobile, so I'm waiting for BB Bold.
- Jimmy Gleason
yes. I've held out for 2nd generation so it's time.
- Tsega Dinka
It is time indeed, keeping my BB Pearl and getting my 1st iPhone.
- Nicholas Kreidberg
No. Can't justify the cost - don't use the phone that much.
- Wilson Afonso
People don't give the iPhone enough credit. It revolutionalized the cell phone industry in the US and reached a market that extends beyond business users (BB) and IM/texters (Sidekick) imho
- Mona Nomura
i'm a maybe. I don't really want to pay more than i am already but I like shiny new tech gadgets as much as anyone.
- Doug Brooks
Maybe, my Mom has the "first edition" iPhone and i like it. I'm not sure if the 3G technology is available in Buffalo. From what I've seen on twitlive it looks interesting.
- Molly, New Ears :P
7 1/2 hours and counting...
- Tom Cheredar
i'm running 2.0 on the edge - and loving it. no plans to upgrade to the 3g. the location aware apps are good enough for my needs. however this all may change, if and only if, att gives a huge employee discount on the phone. we'll see.
- Cole Orton
Yep. Using the old "wife needs a cellphone" ploy to upgrade.
- Dylan Parker
I am not, I am really happy with the 2.0 software. I am going to try to wait because I dont need 3G or GPS that badly.
- Rajiv Doshi
No - Data plans too expensive down under and I'm still not convinced about the openness of the platform.
- Peter Kelley
Yep, at the Domain Apple store in Austin, TX!
- Seth
Yes, at the Third Street Promenade because I want the GPS for loopt and i also would like the 3g for using MLB At Bat on the go.
- Andrew Fielding
Yes, primarily because of the FAST data and the GPS is a nice add-on for me
- Grant
FAST data? are you kidding me? If you want speed, get a real phone
- Paul Moss
from Alert Thingy
If only. Being a musician doesn't pay enough.....yet!
- Joe Storm
I'm VERY happy with the new T-Mobile Blackberry Pearl 8120! I'd still like to play with a 3G iPhone but I LOVE my Blackberry!
- Jeff Garlick
nope, not until it can surpass what i already have on my modded Tilt. i just hope the 3G net doesn't come to a screeching halt with the influx of new iPhones.
- Jericho
nope, too expensive (here in belgium) and still isn't a decent smartphone
- chris demeyere
Not yet. $15/mo extra on top of my current $95/mo bill is outrageous!
- Justin Bradshaw
Not as long as my bum points downwards. Can't stand them, never have, never will. Also, being in the UK and being restricted to using the O2 network doesn't hold any favours either. Considering the size of the UK, 3G coverage is rubbish unless you are 2ft away from a basestation.
- Chris Wright
HD programming wars: Comcast says 800 HD channels by 2009 - http://digg.com/tech_ne...
"Have you had a tech come out and look at it? You could have a signal level problem or damaged wiring. -- cable tech here"
- Ross Armer
The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World - http://digg.com/music...
""Last Kiss" cover by Pearl Jam - my #1"
- Ross Armer
Amazing Dock trick to Impress your Friends! - http://digg.com/apple...
"Here is a screenshot of a video playing after doing this trick, it just makes me laugh. http://www.flickr.com/photos..."
- Ross Armer
Amazing Dock trick to Impress your Friends! - http://digg.com/apple...
"Doing it with video windows is fun."
- Ross Armer
Are Scientologists Interfering With Digg? - http://digg.com/securit...
"... they load for me now"
- Ross Armer
Are Scientologists Interfering With Digg? - http://digg.com/securit...
"All the data is still there; view->source"
- Ross Armer
Iran has obtained missiles that can reach Europe. - http://digg.com/tech_ne...
"So as it stands now... Your starting lineup for WWIII is as follows: drum roll.... Allies: US, Israel, UK, Italy, Australia (back-up players: France, Germany, Spain and a long list of tiny nations with no real military) Axis Powers: North Korea, Iran, Lybia, Syria, Muslim extremist everywhere and without borders (back-up players: Cuba, Venezuela) Wild Card... CHINA. They really could go either way. So even in the best case and China stays out, South Korea is gone, Jerusalem has been riddled with missiles and the middle east, our energy lifeline which we would need for a world war, is largely destroyed. But the Allies prevail with great cost. Now if China decides jump into the ring then all bets are off. Bottom line... We need to tread very lightly here. P.S. In either case the US will be forced to re-institute the draft so see all you fellow Americans out there."
- Ross Armer
Finally! REAL Origami photos from CNET!! - http://digg.com/tech_ne...
"I don't think you can get a better blend of portability vs productivity than my 12" powerbook. 8-10 hrs of battery would be nice though. I just don't want anything smaller (I need a full keyboard)."
- Ross Armer
Folks NOT SO Impressed with Apple Announcements.. - http://digg.com/apple...
"After Steve was done I had to go out and immediately buy myself a mac... a 12" powerbook after I saw nothing I wanted from the announcements and saw that they weren't being replaced today. Overall... unimpressed."
- Ross Armer
Is WMF vulnerability intentional backdoor??? - http://digg.com/tech_ne...
"I hope for Steve's sake he's correct. This is going to be HUGE..."
- Ross Armer
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