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Paint for Mac?
Sep 7th
As you know I recently got a Mac. The other day when taking notes in a class, I was wondering why I couldn’t find a simple drawing/paint program in OS X… Apparently Macs just do have that included out of the box, so I decided to find one.
A quick search let me to Paintbrush. It works pretty much like MS Paint and it’s even open-source, so what more can I ask for? You can download it here.
Just a quick tip to all the other Mac-noobs out there just like me. 
My new MacBook Pro
Aug 15th
For the last few years, I’ve been a big fan of Apple. Especially since I bought my old iPhone 3G in 2008. One of the things I like about them, is that they really bring a lot of innovation to much of the technology many of us use every single day.
Now, I finally got my first Mac, the current MacBook Pro with a 2.4 Intel Core 2 Duo processor and NVIDIA 320M graphics.
Until now, it’s been very nice! I might do a review in a couple of months, but for now, here are some pictures of my new lovely computer.
Microsoft wants us to stay with Windows
Aug 12th
Microsoft has recently launched a new Mac vs PC website. It basically tells everyone to stick with Windows because it’s what almost everyone is used to.
One of the things Microsoft states is this:
The computer that’s easiest to use is typically the one you already know how to use. While some may say Macs are easy, the reality is that they can come with a learning curve. PCs running Windows 7 look and work more like the computers you’re familiar with, so you can get up and running quickly.
Maybe, but is that really a good reason? If you’ve used Windows for years and want to try something new, why not do it? I’m not saying that Macs are better, I’m just saying that I think it’s a stupid reason to stick with Windows forever just because it might be the only thing people are used to. If people are happy with what they’re using, they should keep using it. If people want to try something new, they should do it.
One thing everyone should consider, and what Microsoft pretty much ignores, is that every Mac is a PC. You can easily install Windows 7 on a Mac.
I should be getting my first Mac tomorrow, a MacBook Pro, and I don’t only buy it because of Mac OS X. I think Windows is fine, but the built quality of Macs are far beyond almost every PC I’ve seen. Macs are just beautiful without all sorts of stupid stickers. But I do like both Windows and Mac.
What do you use, and why?
Why do companies sell so many phones?
Jul 26th
I’ve been wondering about something for some time now… Why do companies sell so many phones?
You know, HTC, Nokia, Sony Ericsson. They have SO many phones, it’s actually pretty hard to find the right one, sometimes.
HTC Legend
HTC Desire
HTC Tattoo
HTC Hero
HTC Smart
HTC Magic
and more…
Pretty many, huh? Why don’t they, or maybe a new company, create just one ultimate phone? Just like Apple. They keep updating the same phone for a year, before selling a new. I think other companies should try to do the same thing with one of the other mobile systems like Android or Windows Phone 7. In this case, I think Android would be the best because it’s open-source.
Is it just me, or do you think it would be nice too? Of course it’s also good to sell many phones, it gives the users more choices. But one awesome phone that doesn’t get old the day after the purchase, that’s nice! Again, I was just wondering about this…
Apple’s way to solve iPhone 4 problems
Jul 18th
For just 2 days ago, Apple held their iPhone 4 Press Conference to talk about their new mobile phone. They mainly talked about the antenna problem, which everyone has been talking about, including me.
Apple decided to offer free cases to all customers, and if they still don’t like the phone, they can get their money back. People with bumpers already can get a refund.
Steve also mentioned that only 0.55% of iPhone 4 customers have called AppleCare about the issue, and that the phone only has a 1.7% return rate. Apple also showed other phones with the same problem.
They played this song at the start of the conference. Pretty catchy, huh?
You can watch the full conference video here, or check Apple’s antenna website.
iPhone 4 parodies
Jul 9th
People are always making fun of Apples new products. Here are two awesome parodies of the new iPhone 4 from YouTube. Enjoy!
The iSuckit Commercial – iPhone 4 Parody
Banned iPhone 4 Promo
New iPhone 4
Jun 8th
Yesterday, Apple once again introduced a new phone. This time, the new iPhone 4. It has been completely redesigned and has many new features, including front-facing camera for video-chat (FaceTime), 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, A4-chip (like the iPad) and an amazing new screen.
Visit Apple’s iPhone site for more information about this new device.
So do I like it? To be honest… I don’t know. The design is pretty awesome, but I think I like the old just as much. I’ve always loved the round curves of the 3G and 3GS. I do like all of the new features. The camera looks great and I’m sure the A4-chip makes it very fast.
As Steve Jobs said, I think I’ll have to see it in person before I can say more.
Here’s a video from the keynote by CNET.
Oh, and yes… It’s the same device Gizmodo got their hands on some weeks ago.
Apple’s thoughts on Flash
May 1st
For a few days ago, Steve Jobs(Apple’s CEO) wrote a long message at Apple’s website about why they don’t accept Flash on their mobile devices, including iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. You should really read it, especially if you hate them for not allowing Flash.
Steve’s conclusions is:
Flash was created during the PC era – for PCs and mice. Flash is a successful business for Adobe, and we can understand why they want to push it beyond PCs. But the mobile era is about low power devices, touch interfaces and open web standards – all areas where Flash falls short.
The avalanche of media outlets offering their content for Apple’s mobile devices demonstrates that Flash is no longer necessary to watch video or consume any kind of web content. And the 200,000 apps on Apple’s App Store proves that Flash isn’t necessary for tens of thousands of developers to create graphically rich applications, including games.
New open standards created in the mobile era, such as HTML5, will win on mobile devices (and PCs too). Perhaps Adobe should focus more on creating great HTML5 tools for the future, and less on criticizing Apple for leaving the past behind.
I think he is pretty much right. I don’t need Flash 90% of the time I’m using my iPhone anyway. What do you think?
Is this the next iPhone?
Apr 19th
This is really cool! A strange iPhone was recently found in a bar, and it was camouflaged as a 3GS. Gizmodo has taken a look at the device. It looks very real, so maybe it is… the next iPhone?!
Check it out!
This Is Apple’s Next iPhone (Gizmodo)
It looks very interesting…
Update: Gizmodo has now updated their site with even more posts about this:
How Apple Lost the Next iPhone (Gizmodo)
A Letter: Apple Wants Its Secret iPhone Back (Gizmodo)
I can’t stop wondering… Did Apple lose the phone for real, or have they done it on purpose…?
