Following on from last week's post (Apple or Android? The iPhone vs HTC Legend), I’ve had time to ruminate over my transition, and having given the Legend back a week or so ago, I’ve had time to miss the things that I actually grew to kind of love. For instance, as much as I love the clean layout … [Read more...]
Apple or Android? The iPhone vs HTC Legend
If you’re a lover of air conditioning and cool air, get yourself down to Hell right now. It has temporarily frozen over whilst I temporarily dump my iPhone for an HTC Legend. When announced, I wrote that the Legend might just have the potential to make the swap from iPhone to Android, but it was … [Read more...]
Getting an iPad? Protect it with one of these cases
Fallen in love with the new Apple iPad, and now counting down the days until they're released in the UK? Why not use your time more effectively, by investing in a case or cover to keep it box-fresh and scratch-free. Griffin Flexigrip Griffin were one of the first brands to bring out a range of … [Read more...]
Valentine’s Day gifts for geeks
C'mon now, you didn't think we'd get through February without at least one Valentine's Day post, did you? I know it's all a scam thought up by Hallmark to get us all spending money, but well....it's all a bit of fun really. Floundering for ideas for the dork you desire? We've come up with a few … [Read more...]
Apple iPhone bedding: there should be a nap for that
There is a thin line, between being a normal run-of-the-mill dork, and becoming The Uber-Dork. Buying this iPhone bedding set on the right would shove you right over that line. The set is from Swedish website Ellos, and is aimed at the teen and 'tween' market. Displaying the standard iPhone … [Read more...]
So, what’s the dork opinion on the iPad?
You want to know, don’t you? You want to know which way to jump. Should you join the ‘OMG the iPad is RUBBISH! And it sounds like a SANITARY TOWEL!’ group, or go for the ‘OMG Apple have done it AGAIN! They have created something so excellent I wasn’t even aware I needed one UNTIL NOW!’ folks? Truth … [Read more...]
Apple Tablet Rumour Round-Up
If there’s one thing in life more exciting than an update to a current Apple product, it’s the potential launch of an entirely new Apple product. At least, that’s what the technology world would have you believe. Only those lucky few with homes under rocks will have missed the fact that Apple is … [Read more...]
The iPhone: crank calling made simple
I doubt there's a single mobile phone owner out there who hasn't been guilty of this modern malaise. It's easily done, after all. But if you recently got yourself an iPhone, I'm prepared to stake a small sum that you've been making quite a habit of it of late. After all, crank calling and the iPhone … [Read more...]
Make your own iPhone
Despite my desperation for a Google Android phone, I still feel that shiver of envy when someone else pulls out their iPhone. I want one. So, in a moment of unclarity (i.e. before my morning cup of tea) I got a little bit excited about this tutorial on Crafty Crafty on how to make your own … [Read more...]
Dork Review: Alcatel OT-708 touchscreen phone
Browsing through our other reviews, you might be a little surprised to see an Alcatel phone review. Traditionally, this brand of phone is seated at the low budget end of the market. Basic features for a basic price. Now though, Alcatel are pushing themselves into the high tech market. The … [Read more...]