The Apple iPad eh? I think Fujitsu may have something to say about that January 28, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment The Apple #iPad is out, and to no surprise iPad jokes were trending on twitter within a few hours. But there is one company that does not think its so funny, and that is Fujitsu. They made a claim for their iPad device a few years back and dropped it because of conflict with another… Read More
Why Im not going to buy the Apple iPad. Yet January 26, 2010 | perivision | 1 Comment The apple iPad is finally out. And it’s pretty much what we expected; a really big and hyper powered iPhone/iPod. Anyway, all in all, that’s ok. So why am I not buying one? Well it’s because I already have an iPhone. Now, if I was a big iPhone game player, we would be having a… Read More
Whatever the apple tablet iPad or iSlate will be called, iTablet may already be taken January 26, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment I have not had much time for writing and this will be a really quick post, but I fell pretty sure that whatever the Apple slate or iPad will be called, it will not be the iTablet because there is already one. At CES I saw an iTablet (and I will post the images up… Read More
How to get or fix 3G on the Nexus One January 20, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment I still do not have the Nexus One, and still trying to get my hands on Google’s phone, although I ‘could’ just go out and buy the bloody thing, but where is the sport in that? Plus, I’m not looking for a replacement phone… yet. So again, anyone have a Nexus I can borrow or… Read More
New Facebook feature automatically updates your iphone address book January 16, 2010 | perivision | 1 Comment Just came across this new Facebook feature on my iphone today. I clicked on ‘update’ but did not select ‘overwrite’ . What this new feature does is take every one of your phone entries and checks to see if they are also your friends on facebook. If so, they insert the profile image they have… Read More
Google Maps Hacked by China? I think its already over for Google.cn January 13, 2010 | perivision | 4 Comments Earlier today, I was using Google maps to find a repair shop in Patterson. As I typed in the address, I got this.. What the heck? It looks like my search was intercepted and redirected to some Chinese map. I searched again and got no response for about a min. After that minute, Google Maps… Read More
Top 10 Android Apps January 11, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment Ok, you know the drill. The top ten (10) android apps. Not everyone will think these are the best or greatest Android application, but hey, have to start somewhere. If you have an issue, with my list, let me know. It normally takes a bit of time and revision before the list settles in. Starting… Read More
We have netTablets, Gtablets, iSlates and now SmartBooks? January 7, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment We can all tell #CES is coming (here) because of the flurry of #netTablets, #iSlates, #SmartBooks or whatever we are going to call it is hitting the interwebs. Today I got a message from gdgt on a new class of laptop. Called the Lenovo Skylight, its beyond the netbook in that it uses a 1… Read More
iSlate vs GTablet vs Curiour vs iTablets. Calm before the CES storm January 6, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment The storm clouds over CES in Las Vegas have been gathering as the Apple, Google, Microsoft and the loosely unified free states prepare for war. Even though we know Apple will not make their announcement till Jan 26, they will leaks bits and bobs to counter the other slate warriors from having the field TOO… Read More
RC helicoptor (drone) control using the iphone with remote camera January 5, 2010 | perivision | 2 Comments This is so cool! I’m not at #CES yet but I will check this out. The video says it all, but basically this is a quadricoptor that you not only control using the tilt on the iphone, but also have a camera view ON the flyer itself! Normally, that would be cool enough, but wait,… Read More
Edit google docs and well as word docs with the iPhone January 4, 2010 | perivision | 1 Comment FINALLY! I have been really annoyed that I could not edit my google docs on my iphone. Well, today I just got the announced for Doc². This App promises to allow you to edit a MS word doc on your iphone AS WELL AS your google docs! There is a great feature list which I… Read More
The Camangi Android Slate (Tablet) hits the scene January 3, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment This is not a full review of the Camangi since I do not have it in my hands, but this is a perfect example, of the slew of Android Slates that I expect to see coming out this year. This slate is listed at $400 bucks, and based on the specs, its basically a big… Read More
Apples iSlate and the Googles Gslate appear. #slatewar January 2, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment The great (slate) Tablet war moves to the next stage as expected. The first player on the scene the JooJoo, which used to be known as the CrunchPad, was the first to enter the battleground. I expect to see it again this coming week at the #CES show in Las Vegas, but already they are… Read More
How to save a web page on the iPhone. Kinda January 1, 2010 | perivision | Leave a comment Web browsing on the iphone is a good enough experience with one exception.. ok, 2 exceptions. The iphone’s browser crashing on me is a bit annoying, but that is another post. So back to 1 thing. When I open new pages, normally from clicking on a link, and then try to go back to the… Read More
Top 10 best additive iphone games December 30, 2009 | Jared | Leave a comment Top ten most addictive iphone games – by Jared Peri There are lots of really great iphone games out there, but sometime you want a game that does not take too much investment to learn or long term focus. These are simple additive games that you can call up and play while waiting in line… Read More
AT&T no longer selling iphones in New York City December 27, 2009 | perivision | Leave a comment {Update: Iphones are on sale again in NY. WTF? My guess is they are going to say it was to fight fraud, but still, whomever manages AT&T command and control as far as messaging withing the company should be put on notice.. And if they change the story again? Then Fire them. } Are you… Read More
Schrödinger’s Rat review; a game to learn your elemental table December 27, 2009 | Jared | Leave a comment Guest Post by Jared: This new app is a educational but at the same time something fun you can pick up and do when your bored. When I have played it I have noticed that you actually start picking up on the names of the elements. As you progress through the game you unlock new… Read More
Google Voice is coming back to the iphone via the browser December 24, 2009 | perivision | Leave a comment Heck, I did not even know this could be done. I have not tried it since its still in invite Alpha only, but based on what i’ve read on TechCrunch, that seems to be the case. Its called the Black Swan Edition. Features listed are: Native iPhone look and feel. Syncro of Google Voice™ data.… Read More
Twittelator Pro 3.5 is out.. and its packed with goodness December 22, 2009 | perivision | Leave a comment Wow, talk about lots of stuff. Having written a twitter client myself, I know the basics you need to use twitter. Then there are the extras… then there is Twittelator Pro! Gezz.. Everything is in here. Check out the new features.. Recently added features include: Complete Twitter Lists support to create, view, edit your lists,… Read More
Comparing cell phone service speed, AT&T getting a bad rap? December 21, 2009 | perivision | Leave a comment Gizmodo posted a report today where they tested the various major cell carriers in 12 major cities. As they pointed out, they were not testing dropped calls, or customer service, or sound quality or anything like that. Also they did not go into a street by street coverage check, so CLEARLY your mileage will very. What they were looking… Read More