tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499Fri, 22 Apr 2011 02:23:52 +0000Comment, opinion, and life with an Apple iPod Touchhttp://intothetouch.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jon)Blogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-9116933968665365413Fri, 30 May 2008 16:32:00 +00002008-05-30T09:43:39.271-07:00I admit it. I am lazy. I have not posted much at all lately because of Twitter. I made a personal account at http://twitter.com/orpets and started posting. I found most of the posts are about the Touch. So I decided to make a dedicated twitter for my Touch posts.So now at http://twitter.com/IntoTheTouch you can read my regular posts. I will use this blog from time to time, but Twitter is so easy http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/05/into-touch-on-twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-2235763058981955535Wed, 07 May 2008 00:15:00 +00002008-05-06T17:22:24.627-07:00I have not posted in a while and wanted to mention a pretty good deal. I am an AT&T Elite DSL customer. As such, I get AT&T WiFi at no charge.I was on a trip and was able to log on to AT&T WiFi at a McDonald's and a Barnes and Noble store. It was so nice to be able to log in and check email or check a weather forcast.I know some folks are not fond of AT&T services at home, but so far I have been http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/05/at-dsl-free-wifi.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-2767452818192475702Wed, 02 Apr 2008 20:48:00 +00002008-04-02T13:53:34.748-07:00I am on travel in the Washington DC metro area. A friend asked me about Google Maps on the Touch and I started to show it to him. I suddenly remembered the little button down in the lower left that is suppose to show you your current location.Living in a rural midwest town, this function never worked for me as there are few WiFi hotspots to map to. However, here in DC, it worked great. It showed http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/04/google-maps-on-touch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-2183726537122459486Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:15:00 +00002008-03-14T18:04:30.446-07:00Not long ago, I bought an Apple TV. So far, I am happy with it, but I can see it is easy to fall out of love with it. First, let me state I love the rental concept and have rented some HD movies and am quite pleased with the experience.I believe that Apple said they would have a thousand movies for rental when the Take 2 was introduced. I continue to search the "top movies" or "recently added" http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/03/off-topic-apple-tv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-7619050931303593678Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:43:00 +00002008-03-08T15:29:42.804-08:00Last night I watched the video of the iPhone SDK special event posted on Apple.com. Here are some thoughts. Not being an enterprise user, my only reaction to the enterprise features was "ok". I assume if you are in Enterprise user push email and calendars are a big deal. If so, more power to you.The highlight for me "joe user" was the SDK demos. WOW. Games that utilize the gyroscopic functions ofhttp://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/03/sdk-day-after.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-892694727691533035Tue, 04 Mar 2008 17:44:00 +00002008-03-04T09:56:45.258-08:00First, let me state that I have no first hand knowledge of what is going on at Apple. I like to speculate (or guess) what might happen. Knowing what I see and experience with regard to Apple and their Touch interface, the more possibilites open up the arena of speculation.In my last post, I made reference to what I called the next great platform for Apple (the Touch). If this article from http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/03/safari-pad-speculation-true.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-7395908697087416955Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:34:00 +00002008-02-28T09:43:57.803-08:00Apple released a new ad featuring the iPod Touch. It in itself is ok, but I am going to speculate that this could lead to something more.iPod Touch: The next great computing platformThe more I use my Touch, the more I realize it is a pretty decent computer platform. It is a close substitue for my workday computer. Where it shines is in the living room. If you are sitting on the couch watching TV http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/02/new-touch-ad-and-some-speculation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-6769550322251789213Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:30:00 +00002008-02-27T20:36:17.119-08:00Well, better late than never. Today Apple announced a special event to highlight Apple's "software roadmap" and iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK). Since this is not a high profile blog, I will refer back to my source, AppleInsider.Apple to hold "iPhone Software Roadmap" media event next weekI hope there is a live feed, or blog, or twitter, or something...I cannot wait to see what comes of http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/02/iphonetouch-sdk-event-march-6th.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-7760159115282510461Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:56:00 +00002008-02-26T17:03:29.685-08:00Well, those rumors about an Apple Special Event appear to have evaporated. However, Apple did release new MacBooks and iPhone/Touch software update 1.1.4.In addition, it seems latest rumors point toward a delay of the iPhone SDK. Bummer. I am ready to see what creativity comes from those in the development community.Also, a few days ago Apple release iTunes 7.6.1.9. I have been meaning to add a http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/02/no-event-but-new-firmware.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-5307295173110866441Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:48:00 +00002008-02-08T05:56:22.282-08:00This link to AppleInsider details some evidence there might be an Apple Special Event on Feb 26.AppleInsider: Rumored Apple Event Late FebruaryI have no inside info on this and can only speculate on what it might be. My wish is that the SDK for iPhone and Touch be announced and along with that maybe some "new" Apple blessed apps that will excite the user base.Apple's stock price has taken a real http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/02/rumored-apple-event-feb-26.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-5060768895823878415Tue, 05 Feb 2008 15:50:00 +00002008-02-05T09:32:19.079-08:00Wow. Today Apple announced memory upgrades to the Touch (32GB) and the iPhone (16GB). While I think a 32BG upgrade sounds great, I am very satisfied with my 8GB model. However, if you like lots of music and video on the Touch, then this is a great opportunity.http://www.apple.com/ipodtouch/I think amount of memory depends on how you use the iPod. If you expect to carry your whole music library http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/02/32gb-ipod-touch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-1460985937678953794Thu, 17 Jan 2008 22:43:00 +00002008-01-17T15:18:58.420-08:00After a few days with the "new" apps and the firmware, here are some observations:FIRMWARE: I believe the most noteworthy aspect the 1.1.3 firmware upgrade is users ability to move the icons around on the homescreen. Simply touch and hold on an icon. The icons begin to "wiggle" (you have to see it to believe it). You may then move them around the screen. You can even drag icons in and out of the http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/01/update-new-apps-firmware.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-2966348283392752611Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:42:00 +00002008-01-16T05:59:39.835-08:00I have mentioned the Touch apps and updated iPod software. However I am compelled to mention the other 3 announcements made during Steve Jobs 2008 keynote.Apple TV (take 2): Wow. I think for many, this device, coupled with iTunes Movie Rentals were the best of the show. As someone who has spent the past 2 weekends at movie rental stores, this is compelling. Imagine a set-top box that allows you http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/01/off-topic-macworld-2008-keynote.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-8788042089625283689Tue, 15 Jan 2008 19:35:00 +00002008-01-16T06:03:01.995-08:00My wish has come true. Apple has announced "iPhone" apps for the Touch. Mail, Maps, Weather, Notes, and Stocks. They will not be free. Twenty dollars will be the cost. Available in iTunes.Your Touch will need to use iPod software version 1.1.3.UPDATE: I loaded the apps with little trouble. As a matter of fact, they loaded so quickly it made me wonder if they were there to begin with and were http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/01/ipod-touch-apps-yippe.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-4143350988575198701Wed, 02 Jan 2008 03:05:00 +00002008-01-01T19:07:45.526-08:00Happy New Year! I hate to make resolutions, but I am going to make a better effort to update the site. The holidays have been busy with activities and family. The iPod Touch has been a big part of it and I hope to document it herein soon. Have a happy 2008.http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2008/01/happy-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-2281039441031237882Tue, 25 Dec 2007 16:19:00 +00002007-12-25T08:23:47.681-08:00To all who celebrate the birth of Jesus, I hope you have a Merry Christmas.http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/12/merry-christmas.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-4547639062829118559Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:47:00 +00002007-12-11T20:54:53.899-08:00For the past few weeks I have been having WiFi trouble. Not only with my iPod Touch, also with my wife's iBook. The WiFi just seems to die. Well, you will laugh when I tell you my access point is 7 years old. Yes, this is one of the original Linksys Router/Access points. Bought on Amazon.com for about $250.I guess it gave all it had as I could not bring it back to life. So, on a quick grocery runhttp://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/12/wifi-troubles-got-new-router.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-5148657538169318546Wed, 05 Dec 2007 13:33:00 +00002007-12-05T05:53:03.572-08:00I thought I was seeing things when I opened Google on my "Touch". But according to techcrunch.com they saw it too. Google has changed their mobile interface to make it a lot more iPhone/Touch friendly.Google Pre-Launches New iPhone Interfacehttp://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/12/google-changes-interface-on-touch-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-7952256634701519216Fri, 30 Nov 2007 14:59:00 +00002007-11-30T07:04:38.584-08:00I am becoming concerned about the Touch battery life. I can understand the unit using more power for WiFi, but I have been using it for a variety of online and off line tasks and the battery is not lasting as long as I had anticipated.On average, I am getting about 2.5 to 3 hours of usable life out of it. However, I won't make this the final judgment. I will take it through several charge and http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/11/ipod-touch-battery-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-7886937327282063954Thu, 29 Nov 2007 14:27:00 +00002007-11-29T07:01:38.207-08:00After almost dropping the iPod Touch many times, I had to get a case. I stopped by my local WalMart. I was desperate and needed it quick. I was pleased to find at least 4 different cases. Two were strap type (for jogging or walking), 1 was silicone (too bad it was baby blue) and 1 was a hard plastic shell.I went for the hard plastic shell. It is called the iClear by Griffin. It was a little over http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/11/opinion-griffin-iclear-hard-case.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-7150340657743163869Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:46:00 +00002007-11-28T05:52:46.440-08:00I quickly found out that browsing the web on an iPod Touch (iPhone) was a constant routine of zooming and panning to see content. However, after some research I discovered that most RSS Feed pages are the most readable.Many of the popular websites out there provide RSS feeds. I found RSS feeds by CNN, Yahoo, and of course Google. Among these you can get to headlines or topics quickly and without http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/11/rss-feeds-help-browsing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-2576413049702260034Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:39:00 +00002007-11-28T05:45:32.818-08:00The first challenge I ran into with the iPod Touch was typing. You have to be very aware where the tip of you finger makes contact with the touch screen. The keyboard is very sensitive. For me, I know there will be a learning curve to typing effectively. The first time I typed my email address, it took me 4 tries to get it right. I am getting better, but at this time I cannot imagine typing a http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/11/typing-with-ipod-touch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-5925952708561261670Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:43:00 +00002007-11-29T06:57:31.266-08:00As has been reported before, the sexyness of this device is it's best feature. It is the sleek lines and futuristic design almost put me in a trance.I assumed I would have to attach it to iTunes (7.4) to get started. My advice to a first time Touch user is to reboot their computer, let it start then plug it in. I had to reboot to get mine to show up. Also, it appears the battery was all but dead.http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/11/initial-impressions-of-touch.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-5136809886260170698Tue, 27 Nov 2007 03:38:00 +00002007-11-26T19:42:33.175-08:00I walked down to the mailbox about 12 noon today. Stuffed in the box was my new 8 gig "Touch". I know the mail man had no idea what was in there, I simply expected Amazon to pack it in something more robust than a paper sack (envelope). I guess that is what the "free" shipping gets you.Anyway, it is here, and appears to be undamaged. Details to follow.http://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/11/touch-has-arrived.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790365893139421499.post-1114454173099128501Sat, 24 Nov 2007 16:02:00 +00002007-11-24T08:17:08.359-08:00I have given great consideration to hacking my Touch when I get it. Like the iPhone, the lack of third party apps for the Touch is a bit of a disappointment. I am thinking when it comes down to it, I want to keep my observations limited to a "non-hacker" perspective. I will admit, if Apple does not give me an option to buy apps in the future, I might be compelled to load third party apps if therehttp://intothetouch.blogspot.com/2007/11/to-hack-or-not-to-hack.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jon)0