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Posted October 9, 20109 Comments N8

Unboxing the Nokia N8, part 1

Yes, that’s right – the Nokia N8 has landed, in all its 12 megapixel, xenon flash glory – and I got my paws on a US model :) Please excuse … Continue Reading Unboxing the Nokia N8, part 1

Posted September 25, 201021 Comments Android

Apple iPhone 4 vs. Motorola Droid X camera

iPhone 4 sample pictures (slide show): Droid X sample pictures (slide show): Arguably, the Apple iPhone 4 and Motorola Droid X are the current flagship smartphones for AT&T and Verizon. … Continue Reading Apple iPhone 4 vs. Motorola Droid X camera

Posted July 20, 20103 Comments Android

Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #26

It’s time for another podcast (34 min): – Audio version – Video version Once again, Matthew Bennett (Nokia Daily News, US Mobile Industry) joined me while Tony Peric (fone frenzy) … Continue Reading Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #26

Posted June 21, 201013 Comments Apple

Regarding the iPhone 4

It’s been almost 2 weeks since the iPhone 4 was announced at WWDC, almost a week since pre-orders started (a fiasco that probably deserves its own blog post), and with … Continue Reading Regarding the iPhone 4

Posted June 15, 201012 Comments experiences

Nokia N8 hands on

Today I finally got a chance to play with the Nokia N8. I got to use prototype hardware (still labeled C0) running early software (not even pre-release). In short, I’m … Continue Reading Nokia N8 hands on

Posted June 12, 20103 Comments 5230

Pictures taken with the Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

While the Nokia 5230 (Nuron) is a basically a Nokia 5800 on a spec diet, it features Nokia’s best 2 megapixel fixed-focus camera to date! The resulting pictures (slide show) … Continue Reading Pictures taken with the Nokia 5230 (Nuron)

Posted June 11, 201012 Comments 5800

Nokia E72 vs. Nokia X6 camera

E72 sample pictures (slide show): X6 sample pictures (slide show): The Nokia E72 and the Nokia X6 have a lot in common despite being very different devices. They arguably represent … Continue Reading Nokia E72 vs. Nokia X6 camera

Posted June 2, 20101 Comment Android

Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #25 (HTC EVO 4G special)

It’s time for another podcast (44 min): – Audio version – Video version Both Matthew Bennett (Nokia Daily News, US Mobile Industry) and Tony Peric (fone frenzy) joined me this … Continue Reading Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #25 (HTC EVO 4G special)

Posted May 14, 20109 Comments 7705

Unboxing the Nukia O1/Q1 (fake Nokia 7705)

Oh KIRF, how we love you :) Chris Zeigler reminded me today of the Nukia O1/Q1, a fake Nokia 7705 (Twist) which I acquired several months ago… I’ll let my … Continue Reading Unboxing the Nukia O1/Q1 (fake Nokia 7705)

Posted April 28, 201022 Comments Android

About the Nokia N8

Congratulations, Nokia. The brouhaha surrounding the Nokia N8 is almost as epic as the recent kerfuffle about the iPhone HD (my nomenclature). Fantastic PR Job! What do you mean that … Continue Reading About the Nokia N8

Posted April 26, 20101 Comment Android

SF AppShow

This week I’m attending the SF AppShow… – What: The SF AppShow discovers and breaks some of the hottest apps – When: 7 PM, Tuesday April 27, 2010 (doors at … Continue Reading SF AppShow

Posted April 24, 201023 Comments 5230

The Nokia 5230 (Nuron) is here

Hot on heels of the Nokia X6, the friendly folks at T-Mobile USA sent me a Nokia 5230 (Nuron) review unit! Take the Nokia 5800, remove stuff (WiFi, one speaker, … Continue Reading The Nokia 5230 (Nuron) is here

Posted April 23, 20101 Comment 5800

Unboxing the Nokia X6

A year and a half ago, the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was launched alongside S60v5. Since then? Crickets… The N97 was a bust. The N97 mini, albeit competent, was too little … Continue Reading Unboxing the Nokia X6

Posted April 17, 2010 5230

Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #24 (iPad special)

It’s time for another podcast (37 min): – Audio version – Video version Once again, Matthew Bennett (Nokia Daily News, US Mobile Industry) joined me while Tony Peric (fone frenzy) … Continue Reading Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #24 (iPad special)

Posted March 22, 2010 6790

Palm Pixi Plus camera

Short version. The Palm Pixi Plus camera is crap! Long version. The Pixi Plus offers significant value with significant compromise. While the software is elegant and intuitive, the hardware is … Continue Reading Palm Pixi Plus camera

Posted March 13, 20106 Comments Android

Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #23

It’s time for another podcast (28 min): – Audio version – Video version Matthew Bennett (Nokia Daily News, US Mobile Industry) joined me while Tony Peric (fone frenzy) edited the … Continue Reading Podcast: Talking with tnkgrl #23