There's a few pics of my trip on Flickr. I'm sooooo tired. More to come.
Paid the $10 for internet access at the hotel, it was good to Skype Dave.
9.11.07
In the US now
Hi guys...
I'm now in the US.
Its allegedly sbout 6 degrees c outside, not that it really feels it. Its not all that cold. I've spent most of this trip uncomfortably warm, I think everyone sets their thermostat too high (including planes).
I went (briefly) to the mall and all the chain stores, Borders, Starbucks, etc, are all exactly as you would expect. Went to the Apple Store, I think the iPod touch is going to win out, just because the thing has a warranty when I take it home. Le sigh...
I have too much energy because I'm jetlagged, but I'm going to crash any time now.
I'll post more (possibly photos) later.
I'm now in the US.
Its allegedly sbout 6 degrees c outside, not that it really feels it. Its not all that cold. I've spent most of this trip uncomfortably warm, I think everyone sets their thermostat too high (including planes).
I went (briefly) to the mall and all the chain stores, Borders, Starbucks, etc, are all exactly as you would expect. Went to the Apple Store, I think the iPod touch is going to win out, just because the thing has a warranty when I take it home. Le sigh...
I have too much energy because I'm jetlagged, but I'm going to crash any time now.
I'll post more (possibly photos) later.
7.11.07
5.11.07
4.11.07
04-11-07_1952.jpg
04-11-07_1952.jpg
Originally uploaded by MidBlueMac.
Waiting on a tram, because my train got cancelled due to graffiti. At this point, i dont know whom are the bigger asshats, connex or vandals.
04-11-07_1903.jpg
04-11-07_1903.jpg
Originally uploaded by MidBlueMac.
Looks like storm damage, on the waterfront near Flinders st station.
30.10.07
12.9.07
This aint a scene, it's a GODDAMN ARMS RACE
The iPhone has been getting progressively unlocked over the past few days, as of now the current version iPhone has a click-and-drool GUI SIM unlocker -
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/12/first-free-open-gui-iphone-unlock-software-tested-it-works/
Apple has decided that future firmware updates probably *will* break installed apps http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/12/apple-backtracks-updates-will-most-likely-break-3rd-party-iph/
after initially claiming today it was neutral toward third party software.
The arms race is on, people!
Its amazing what the hacking / open source community can do, with their concentration focused like a lazer beam on a shiny, shiny device with 'Property of AT&T' written on it. (The apple on the Tree of Knowledge probably looked a little tastier, but not much.
/I can has iPhone in Australia?
http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/12/first-free-open-gui-iphone-unlock-software-tested-it-works/
Apple has decided that future firmware updates probably *will* break installed apps http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/12/apple-backtracks-updates-will-most-likely-break-3rd-party-iph/
after initially claiming today it was neutral toward third party software.
The arms race is on, people!
Its amazing what the hacking / open source community can do, with their concentration focused like a lazer beam on a shiny, shiny device with 'Property of AT&T' written on it. (The apple on the Tree of Knowledge probably looked a little tastier, but not much.
/I can has iPhone in Australia?
11.9.07
iPod Touch potentially useless as PDA
So, Engadget says no Calendar edit at all?
Wow, Apple products quite often have one stunning oversight, a glaring brainfart in a well thought out package (in the case of the iPhone, its the pricing curve).
But this, this is *special*.
However, my gut feeling is that something about the software wasn't ready for prime time and as it wasn't mission-critical, the Touch was going out anyway with the function disabled (fixable via future software update).The iPhone should have much the same software, but leaving references to the phone functionality in the Calendar app would be shoddy.
I guess in a month or three, the thing might be hackable or upgraded to the Palm/iPod replacement I wanted. Or maybe by then we'll hear something concrete on 3G. Who knows.
Wow, Apple products quite often have one stunning oversight, a glaring brainfart in a well thought out package (in the case of the iPhone, its the pricing curve).
But this, this is *special*.
However, my gut feeling is that something about the software wasn't ready for prime time and as it wasn't mission-critical, the Touch was going out anyway with the function disabled (fixable via future software update).The iPhone should have much the same software, but leaving references to the phone functionality in the Calendar app would be shoddy.
I guess in a month or three, the thing might be hackable or upgraded to the Palm/iPod replacement I wanted. Or maybe by then we'll hear something concrete on 3G. Who knows.
8.9.07
Touch!
This initially published blank. I'm not sure what the heck happened
I cancelled my impulsive iPod touch pre-order, as I changed my mind on getting one the second the arrived. Taking a risk on there being available stock, but I want to put a few more miles on my 5G Ultra Classic iPod first. Free wifi ala' Telstra and Nintendo DS might have sealed the deal of course :D
I can't wait until this thing is out and cracked like a Cadbury Creme Egg.
update
Hmm... too soon to tell for realsies, but a few features whose existence can't be confirmed or denied include Bluetooth, a Mail client (eh, webmail) , and being able to edit iCal (What?)
You could say, it's an iPod. Do you need this stuff on an iPod.
And you'd be right, these are things I can live without... but I can live without a new iPod too.
Its really making sense to hold off and wait and see how it all shakes out. I have a phone, a PDA, an iPod. There's no hurry.
I cancelled my impulsive iPod touch pre-order, as I changed my mind on getting one the second the arrived. Taking a risk on there being available stock, but I want to put a few more miles on my 5G Ultra Classic iPod first. Free wifi ala' Telstra and Nintendo DS might have sealed the deal of course :D
I can't wait until this thing is out and cracked like a Cadbury Creme Egg.
update
Hmm... too soon to tell for realsies, but a few features whose existence can't be confirmed or denied include Bluetooth, a Mail client (eh, webmail) , and being able to edit iCal (What?)
You could say, it's an iPod. Do you need this stuff on an iPod.
And you'd be right, these are things I can live without... but I can live without a new iPod too.
Its really making sense to hold off and wait and see how it all shakes out. I have a phone, a PDA, an iPod. There's no hurry.
27.8.07
27-08-07_1901.jpg
27-08-07_1901.jpg
Originally uploaded by MidBlueMac.
Damaged but luminously beautiful, a lift display panel at Southern Cross station.
16.8.07
16-08-07_1934.jpg
16-08-07_1934.jpg
Originally uploaded by MidBlueMac.
Giant clock-looking light installation at Fed Square
15.8.07
15-08-07_1854.jpg
15-08-07_1854.jpg
Originally uploaded by MidBlueMac.
This machine gave me one of those horrid 'mother' drinks before i got a chance to punch in my selection. I guess its the only way coke can sell that shit...
27.7.07
Because I'm an INTJ
I hate run-on sentences.
I hate Comic Sans serif
I hate nattering debate on minutae when I CAME UP WITH A SOLUTION
FIFTEEN MINUTES AGO and it's a good one.
I hate that when the nattering goes on another hour or so, that I can't
actually kill you with my mind.
/"You should have listened to me" will be on my tombstone
27-07-07_0739.jpg
27-07-07_0739.jpg
Originally uploaded by MidBlueMac.
Yeah, something is amiss here. (these sculptures belong to an optus ad campaign )
20.7.07
Bacon Krispy Kreme burger
Bacon Krispy Kreme burger
Originally uploaded by satanslaundromat.
I'd be tempted to try this... just to see if I survive
(Like most burgers, without the bun it's low carb!)
12.7.07
15.6.07
Things I hate about office life #1
…Salescritters playing barista at 9:00am, coffee machine peak time.
You don’t need your cappuccino perfectly frothed, okay? I know you and your five cubemates in the queue behind you don’t need to do any actual work, but some of us do.
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