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Re: Simple reading on the web at lifeinlists.com

jordanpearce — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:27:10 -0000

Off-line reading, for me. Right now, I use my iPhone like an iPod touch (intentional roaming in Brazil is super expensive), but I do have access to wifi when I get home. Plus instead of just bookmarking something for reading later, I can save an off-line copy when I'm not connected.

Re: Simple reading on the web at lifeinlists.com

jordanpearce — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 13:55:58 -0000

I've used Instapaper for a while now, and its great. The iPhone app extends the usability even more, making it a great companion for reading on the subway to and from work.

Re: Its about mobile data, not the device

jordanpearce — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:00:57 -0000

I certainly agree with you on the importance of mobile data. With the increasing coverage of 3G (and eventually faster cellular networks), this data is increasingly at users' fingertips. This trend is clear: all your important data (personal, social, business, etc.) is becoming more readily available.

I think the second part of the equation is how you actually consume and use this data. This is where the discussion does in fact become device-specific, or at least platform-specific. I have both a blackberry (work-sponsored/paid for) and the first gen iPhone (personal), and their sponsorship doesn't necessarily delineate how I use these devices. For example, I have facebook mobile, google chat, twitterberry, and google mail clients all installed on my blackberry, none of which are really considered necessary to my job. In the end though, these social apps that help keep my personal life on track & organized just function better for me in the iPhone. To some extent, its like the mac vs. pc debate; it sort of boils down to personal preference (a component of which is functionality).

I certainly agree with the fact that there is BIG money to be made within the consumer sector, but someone (or some company) really needs to rise to the challenge and come up with an innovative plan to capture the energy that's just bubbling under the surface.

And yes, blackberry needs to design a phone that artsy hipsters will really want to buy.

Re: New wheeling transportation alternative

jordanpearce — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:54:20 -0000

That's actually S$349, which is like US$250. Not bad, but still, I think I bet I'd fall on my ass a lot.