http://disqus.com/people/toddogas/enThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:05:12 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/netbooks/asus_eee_pc_t91mt_multitouch_tablet_netbook_pros_outweighed_the_cons_i_preordered_it_141896.asp#comment-21918782Adam: Aaargh. You are correct. I paid attention to the little sign next to the product and didn't pay attention at all to the garish Vista background in front of me (red-faced)toddogasThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:05:12 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/marvel_comics_available_on_iphone_via_4_different_apps_141889.asp#comment-21918407Good1ne: Thanks for posting your opinion. I have comiXology installed but have not tried it yet. Will give it a shot.toddogasThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:04:16 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/sprint/rumor_tmobile_usa_owner_deutsche_telekom_considering_buying_sprint_but_why_no_synergy_there_130925.asp#comment-21918299T-Mobile doesn't actually manufacture any phones. They simply rebrand products made by firms like HTC. Sprint's financial condition is such that they can't afford to buy anything. T-Mobile USA's parent company, Deutsche Telekom, on the other hand is relatively healthy.toddogasThu, 05 Nov 2009 00:01:04 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/nokia/opera_mobile_10_beta_for_nokia_s60_phones_free_now_what_about_later_142159.asp#comment-21918128Kai-Christian: Opera the desktop browser has always been free. So, has the Java based "Opera mini" browser product for mobile devices. "Opera Mobile", however, has always been a paid product. It has been available either as a bundled product in various phones (including Windows Mobile) or a for-fee ($29.95) add-on product.toddogasWed, 04 Nov 2009 23:56:45 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/mobile/onenote_2010_is_to_evernote_as_the_zune_is_to_the_ipod_too_little_too_late_129652.asp#comment-16878086josh11: No kidding? Now, that's interesting. Please keep us posted here on its progress. Do you know if it will support OneNote 2010 currently in CTP beta release? I have OneNote 2010 CTP installed on my netbook but haven't even fired it up.toddogasFri, 18 Sep 2009 11:56:45 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/ipod_touch_311_iphone_31_interesting_new_features_130667.asp#comment-16860971skaramiche: You would think so (same OS for iPhones and iPod touch-es). But, as you can see in my screen captures above, my iPod touch had a slightly different release number than the iPhone. And, the iPhone OS 3.1 release did not include the iPod touch in its compatibility list.toddogasFri, 18 Sep 2009 01:18:01 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/security/fishy_sounding_report_about_us_govt_advising_it_execs_visiting_china_135980.asp#comment-16860915debrakaufman: Your experience sounds consistent with the "Great Firewall of China" that has gotten so much press over the years. And, I'm not denying that special precautions should be taken anytime you take a mobile computer outside of your home or corporate firewall (I'm including every country here). But, this particular report sounds odd to me. Thanks for sharing your experience!toddogasFri, 18 Sep 2009 01:15:29 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/android/crunchgear_calls_the_sprint_htc_hero_the_best_android_phone_but_but_no_keyboard_sigh_135984.asp#comment-16860854Seafarer: Yep, the Cliq does indeed have a keyboard. And, like you, I'm am waiting to see if it will be available for a decent price and doesn't force me to alter my cell phone plan.toddogasFri, 18 Sep 2009 01:13:10 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/5g_ipod_nano_3g_ipod_touch_pincer_movement_zune_hd_caught_between_a_rock_a_hard_place_130669.asp#comment-16618606Seriously, is the same person writing all these similarly worded comments? :-)toddogasTue, 15 Sep 2009 05:07:20 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/5g_ipod_nano_3g_ipod_touch_pincer_movement_zune_hd_caught_between_a_rock_a_hard_place_130669.asp#comment-16618591Oh, I think the Zune will be around 12 months from now. Microsoft has enough cash reserves and a will to compete to keep it going for years to come.toddogasTue, 15 Sep 2009 05:06:09 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/hardware/zune_hd_will_not_be_available_outside_of_the_us_death_knell_before_its_launch_130790.asp#comment-16618583Just calling it like I see it. On the other hand, the news that Project Gotham Racer (a fav of mine on the 1st gen Xbox) will be available for the Zune HD may just convince me to buy one to play that game :-)toddogasTue, 15 Sep 2009 05:05:13 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/5g_ipod_nano_3g_ipod_touch_pincer_movement_zune_hd_caught_between_a_rock_a_hard_place_130669.asp#comment-16618530People aren't paying attention to processors on desktops or notebooks much these days either. Basically, they are all fast enough. The 50% iPod touch increase over the older model isn't particularly interesting to me either. Else, I would have bought one to replace my even slower iPod touch. Processor speed is not relevant to playing music when they are all "fast enough". The important factors are ease of use, access to content, etc.toddogasTue, 15 Sep 2009 05:02:14 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/5g_ipod_nano_3g_ipod_touch_pincer_movement_zune_hd_caught_between_a_rock_a_hard_place_130669.asp#comment-16618496Who listens to FM radio HD or otherwise? Not interesting to me personally even on the 5g iPod nano. Number of cores doesn't make a difference. Number of good apps/games does. I have a Zune, btw.toddogasTue, 15 Sep 2009 04:59:52 -0000http://www.techflash.com/seattle/2009/09/zune_stops_squirting_and_adds_features_people_might_actually_use.html#comment-16618437Any info on availability/pricing of Project Gotham Racer for the Zune HD? The game was a favorite of mine on the 1st gen Xbox.toddogasTue, 15 Sep 2009 04:55:17 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/mobile/vmware_mobile_virtualization_could_be_a_big_win_for_android_developers_130178.asp#comment-15961618MobileIron is (based on a quick read of their website) an enterprise solution whose main purpose is to provide management and security. Its apps are sandboxed in some kind of unique proprietary app framework. Very vertical market.toddogasFri, 04 Sep 2009 04:53:46 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/att/would_a_verizon_iphone_save_atts_network_from_collapsing_130182.asp#comment-15961551fyiguy: If VZ or Sprint started selling an iPhone with 4G network capability, 100% of the technocrats would abandon AT&T. However, the vast majority of non-techies would probably stay put for a while until they saw the kind of speed their techno-savvy friends were getting. :-)toddogasFri, 04 Sep 2009 04:49:14 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/windows_mobile/one_zune_to_rule_them_all_zune_hd_will_displace_all_previous_zunes_130050.asp#comment-15848538chipwinter: The Zune HD does have a couple of advances over the current 2nd generation iPod touch: OLED touchscreen, low-end HD video (720x480), outputs high-end HD 1280x720x30 video, long battery life (up to 33 hours w/WiFi turned off). Some even find its FM radio (available in every Zune model so far) a useful feature too.toddogasThu, 03 Sep 2009 01:03:47 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/android/my_subjective_video_recording_quality_ranking_of_the_mytouch_pro_iphone_3gs_flip_ultra_nokia_n96_124121.asp#comment-15519479cocreatr: Thanks for phrasing that so politely :-) I know the real thought is, Todd... dude, couldn't you just record it correctly the first time? I recorded the same view using an iPhone 3GS and Touch Pro2 yesterday. Will process the two videos and have it up for a Monday blog post.toddogasFri, 28 Aug 2009 05:02:59 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/picposterous_iphone_app_for_posterous_microblog_just_posts_photos_meh_124930.asp#comment-15185680Sachin: Well, thanks for telling me I'm an idiot. Great way to spread your brand! If I don't get it, it may be because your message isn't clear. And, the iPhone app (the main subject) just posts photos, right? I'll stick to Tumblr. So, far no one from there has called names :-) Don't you go startin' Tumblr! :-)toddogasFri, 21 Aug 2009 04:50:33 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/flixster_movies_for_iphone_made_facebook_connect_interesting_124487.asp#comment-14998959jeffgrossman: Thanks for the feedback about the "publish" button bug. Looking forward the fix in the next update. And, thanks for making Facebook Connect actually useful to me :-) I've enjoyed using Movies pre-FC support though.toddogasTue, 18 Aug 2009 02:41:28 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/hardware/zune_hd_sounds_like_a_winner_if_it_had_been_announced_in_august_2007_123532.asp#comment-14419946re: If iPod touch gets Skype support. Yes, it would reduce the iPhone's value to AT&T. But, end users would get a great feature. re: Zune Pass. Interesting but has zero appeal for me personally. It apparently is not selling a lot of Zunes either :-)toddogasFri, 07 Aug 2009 05:00:05 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/free_inrix_traffic_app_provides_crowdsourced_traffic_information_123263.asp#comment-14419927Thanks for the feedback. I spoke with INRIX's CEO/President for a podcast recording and learned a lot about the firm and their new iPhone TRAFFIC! app.toddogasFri, 07 Aug 2009 04:58:02 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/comcast_iphone_app_misses_the_boat_no_remote_dvr_control_feature_121861.asp#comment-12902384rampa: With all due respect. "will get" == vaporware. It should have been part of the 1.0 release.toddogasSun, 19 Jul 2009 04:52:55 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/att/justice_dept_may_investigate_carriers_with_exclusive_phone_deals_how_about_looking_at_why_they_all_charge_60month_for_3g_data_120883.asp#comment-12365600I neglected to say in my little rant that the $60/month for 5GB is for dedicated data plans for notebooks/netbooks. T-Mobile, like Sprint, Verizon and AT&T charges $60/month for such plans.toddogasThu, 09 Jul 2009 01:15:47 -0000http://www.mediabistro.com/mobilecontenttoday/iphone/msnbc_news_app_for_iphone_thinks_it_is_a_readonly_twitter_note_to_zumobimsnbc_bad_idea_120360.asp#comment-11937514Re: Categories. I stand corrected. A reader pointed out (via email) the tiny "Menu" button at the top of the screen in the flower/pinwheel icon. Tapping this brings up a category menu. FYI: Please feel free to note corrections to anything I write via the comment system on this blog. I have no problem acknowledging a factual error as in this case.toddogasTue, 30 Jun 2009 12:04:10 -0000