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Great story about how the super successful iPhone might not be so great long term

Ed Hassinger — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 08:09:00 GMT

This Time article brings up a good point.

The iPhone vs. Android is a lot like the Mac vs. PC. Interesting, hadn't quite thought of that.

http://www.time.com/time/business/article/0,8599,1843813,00.html?iid=digg_share

The iPhone is so "insanely great", much more so than the Mac vs. PC. So, perhaps, it might not be an issue for Apple. Also, people and businesses don't buy phones in the same manner as a PC. There are contracts involved, and people really only need one phone (unlike a PC).

However, if the Andriod improves and you can buy a phone for around $50, then Apple is screwed. The G1 has a lot of offer, just not at the same price as the iPhone. Over time, I suspect it will Rival the iPhone and like a Mac the iPhone will probably always cost more.

The first Google "Andriod" T-Mobile "G1" phone is a horrible deal

Ed Hassinger — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 23:06:00 GMT

Look at this comparison: http://gizmodo.com/5053717/how-the-t+mobile-g1-stacks-up-to-its-frienemies

The price is not that much lower than the iPhone 3G (and both require a two year commitment with a data plan)

The G1 has these issues (mainly compared to the iPhone)

• Not as sleek as the iPhone G3 because of the keyboard
• The gPhone UI looks crappy and sluggish
• Only 1 GB of memory and that is from the mini SD card (it has no internal storage). It's nice that you can add memory via a card, but still...
• The iPhone has been out longer, has more applications
• No multi touch screen like the iPhone
• Most people already use iTunes over Amazon and have an established account
• iPod accessories i.e. speakers, cases are plentiful and cheap
• T-Mobiles G3 network is not as fast and they limit your data like many other plans. I think they have upped their super low limit. Need to read more...
• T-Mobile service is spotty, though AT&T might suck too. In some areas, T-Mobile has to piggy back off AT&T's network too.
• No desktop software information sync, Google holds all your data. Privacy and security?
• It’s all plastic, so probably looks like shit in real life and will wear easily
• Doesn’t use the same earbud cable as the iPhone and the rest of the world (requires separate purchase) (It uses mini USB and not 3.5 mm)
• No Exchange support, so no work email on it.
• You can only use one Google account for the services, and you have to factory reset to clear that account!
• Flash is the only video play back format

The only read “advantages” being
• Signs you into all your Google services through one account
• Syncs all your info on Google servers (I’d just assume have Microsoft Outlook be my hub thanks)
• “Full size” keyboard
• May be easier to replace the battery over the iPhone

Some other good info: http://gizmodo.com/5053747/android-and-t+mobile-g1s-five-most-obnoxious-flaws
Update: Items I with both phones had
• The SIM card wasn't locked to it's carrier
• It can't be used as a tethered modem
• Won't play any music with DRM. I'm pretty sure the iPhone supports Apple's Fairply

I think I will do a blog post today!

Ed Hassinger — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 13:09:00 GMT

Why, just because I can. Nothing special really. Oh, an XBOX price cut yesterday. That is pretty nice.

My 7th Dell blog post is up

Ed Hassinger — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 18:58:00 GMT

http://yourblog.dell.com/2008/09/03/is-this-browser-war-worth-fighting-for

My 5th Dell blog post is up

Ed Hassinger — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:53:00 GMT

http://yourblog.dell.com/2008/08/01/5-great-things-about-vista-photo-gallery/

Long overdue, updating my photos

Ed Hassinger — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:52:00 GMT

I should have my photo site updated soon: http://photos.edhassinger.net It takes so much longer to update when you get behind. I should have thousands of photos over the past couple of years.

My latest Dell blog post is up

Ed Hassinger — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:25:00 GMT

In it, I talk about putting Linux on my home PCs.

http://yourblog.dell.com/2008/07/28/stranger-in-a-strange-land-a-windows-guy-finally-gives-linux-a-chance/

Follow up to Rise Graduation on News 8 Austin

Ed Hassinger — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:31:00 GMT

The follow up story to the Rise graduation this year is below.

I show up in the crowds 50 seconds into it. My son Jackson is in it after 115 seconds. He is in the classroom holding the green frog plush toy.

Again, a higher resolution download is here. It's large, 149.6 Meg.

My next blog I did for Dell is up

Ed Hassinger — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:28:00 GMT

My second blog post for Dell can be found here: http://yourblog.dell.com/2008/06/30/windows-vista-windows-xp-the-best-of-both-worlds/

It talks about virtual machines.

Graduation at my son's school

Ed Hassinger — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 18:40:00 GMT

Jackson (my son) is only three and a half, so he isn't ready to graduate preschool. However, the older kids from his school did last night. A flash video is below. A link to a high resolution MPG (suitable for framing) is here. It is 32.2 Meg.

The school's staff did a great job and it was a great year at Rise for Jackson!