http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/Technology News and Opinion from Bernie Eng of the Saginaw News.enMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noTechnology News and Opinion from Bernie Eng of the Saginaw News.life_byteshttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/s1tmaBEFcXM/its_about_time_to_fire_up_the.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalFri, 01 Aug 2008 16:58:04 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/life_bytes//2210.1245125 ]]>After struggling with the very few shortcomings of the Treo for about a year, it may be time to look into other options. I am attempting to write this from the plaza in downtown Saginaw on a new LG Dare...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2008/08/its_about_time_to_fire_up_the.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/2FnWX9mEA3I/att_service_at_starbucks_good.htmlBreaking NewsIpod TouchBernie Eng | The Flint JournalWed, 13 Feb 2008 17:45:40 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/life_bytes//2210.703622 ]]>Inability to connect is the main reason I avoid Starbucks coffee shops--until now that is. Check out the following Associated Press story. At least for me, Starbucks' switch should prove fruitful in my quest for road warriordom with the iPod...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2008/02/att_service_at_starbucks_good.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/_cBbOCmRdZU/ipod_touch_upgrade_is_fantasti.htmlIpod TouchBernie Eng | The Flint JournalWed, 16 Jan 2008 18:00:57 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/life_bytes//2210.625795 ]]>Wow! What an upgrade. Mail, Notes, Stocks, Maps, Weather, Web clippings! This stuff rocks. I said before that the iPod touch is a great device, but these new apps just bring it over the top. If you haven't yet purchased...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2008/01/ipod_touch_upgrade_is_fantasti.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/yld_0FY28fY/ipod_touch_gets_an_upgrade.htmlIpod TouchBernie Eng | The Flint JournalWed, 16 Jan 2008 04:56:04 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2008:/life_bytes//2210.623439 ]]>The MacBook Air seems like a great device and is big news, but the best news for me is the new iPod touch update. We'll get to the MacBook Air later. I can't wait to get home to download and...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2008/01/ipod_touch_gets_an_upgrade.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/_Gei-1LwyOE/wifi_and_ipod_touch.htmlIpod TouchBernie Eng | The Flint JournalWed, 26 Dec 2007 05:16:11 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.581366 ]]>Just a quick tip to get connected if you took my last minute gift advice and purchased an iPod Touch. Once you find a Wi-Fi hotspot to take advantage of the Internet capability of the Touch, go to the main...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/12/wifi_and_ipod_touch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/sQSSijjw5zc/last_minute_gadgetgift_ideas.htmlGift ideasBernie Eng | The Flint JournalMon, 24 Dec 2007 13:08:22 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.577723 ]]>Topping the list of gifts for that gadget lover in your life--iPod Touch. Organization, entertainment, education, workflow. The Touch has it all, minus the phone of course. That's one of the features that makes it special, most of the capability...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/12/last_minute_gadgetgift_ideas.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/voX6sDfWGxQ/last_minute_gift_idea_blackber.htmlGift ideasBernie Eng | The Flint JournalMon, 24 Dec 2007 13:10:12 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.580401 ]]>Aye, the BlackBerry Pearl. Admittedly I am not a BlackBerry fan. Can't seem to warm up to a device that doesn't have a touch screen. But I took the Pearl for a serious spin and realized I needed an attitude...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/12/last_minute_gift_idea_blackber.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/sJ-UA20Nmmw/last_minute_gift_idea_venus_ph.htmlGift ideasBernie Eng | The Flint JournalSun, 23 Dec 2007 19:25:47 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.579338 ]]>The Venus is a slider from Verizon. Start using this phone by sliding the screen upward to reveal a telephone keypad. The screen itself is split into two sections: The upper section is a regular menu/telephone screen which utilizes the...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/12/last_minute_gift_idea_venus_ph.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/0nDL7NLfB4Q/last_minute_gift_idea_voyager.htmlGift ideasBernie Eng | The Flint JournalMon, 24 Dec 2007 12:03:15 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.579031 ]]>The Voyager from Verizon Wireless tries to be the best of both worlds: a touch screen interface for most of the phone's functions and a flip open QWERTY keyboard to take care of the more involved typing chores.What's in the...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/12/last_minute_gift_idea_voyager.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/178ZjJYP4-0/last_minute_gift_idea_cellular.htmlGift ideasBernie Eng | The Flint JournalSat, 22 Dec 2007 10:18:17 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.577769 ]]>A flip phone with a twist! Let's start with the 'coolest' of the bunch, the Juke. Samsung makes this phone. It's a great little phone that's actually fun to carry around. What's in the box: •Juke Phone•Standard Lithium Ion Battery•Travel...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/12/last_minute_gift_idea_cellular.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/N1r9xtN8ws0/last_minute_gift_ipod_touch.htmlGift ideasIpod TouchBernie Eng | The Flint JournalSun, 23 Dec 2007 18:57:30 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.577457 ]]>After spending a couple months with the iPod Touch, I think this is the must-have electronic gift for the gadget freak in your life. I purchased the Touch for two main capabilities: the way it handles photos and the way...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/12/last_minute_gift_ipod_touch.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/_7em7fZimWE/new_gadgets_in_the_wireless_ph.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalFri, 21 Dec 2007 20:45:52 PSTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.420897 ]]>Today the folks at Verizon gave me a sneak peak at their four new phones set for release before the winter holidays. It looks like a fun lineup to satisfy almost any taste. Stay tuned and I'll share my impressions...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/10/new_gadgets_in_the_wireless_ph.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/JY5FzQGLh-g/treo_app_trick.htmlTreoBernie Eng | The Flint JournalTue, 09 Oct 2007 17:49:57 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.420881 ]]>Maybe you all knew this tidbit already, but I will share it for those that don't. After using the LifeDrive for a couple years I got hooked on the handy application switcher. I knew the Treo had to have one....http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/10/treo_app_trick.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/SriWu3DhjFw/treo_in_the_tree.htmlTreoBernie Eng | The Flint JournalWed, 10 Oct 2007 04:51:17 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.416750 ]]>Trying to get back into the blogging groove after way too long. Let's see if I can get this going again starting with a rather bizarre use of the Treo. I decided to try for a deer on opening day...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/10/treo_in_the_tree.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/HpmeVmLPLEE/apple_of_the_iphone.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalFri, 07 Sep 2007 05:01:59 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.361310 ]]>Wow. It seems many of the folks who jumped on the groundbreaking iPhone when first released are now not so happy with Apple's decision to drop their prices by 200 bucks. So in response to the complaints, Apple boss Steve...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/09/apple_of_the_iphone.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/LcSNErf8LCQ/bluetooth_bluetooth.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalSat, 01 Sep 2007 05:28:27 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.353005 ]]>Bluetooth, hardwire; Bluetooth, hardwire. Decisions, decisions. The jury is still out for me on this Bluetooth headset thing. I have tried both Motorola and Plantronics. I think they are great on my end, but the other end of the conversation...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/09/bluetooth_bluetooth.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/ooZuhAi2ggI/saved_again.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalWed, 29 Aug 2007 16:08:32 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.348449 ]]>The usb wireless modem saved me again today. Because of a network glitch, I couldn't get the latest news to post to our Web site. So I unplugged the network and plugged in the usb modem. With this handy little...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/08/saved_again.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/WYAvvUSsG00/high_speed_in_the_sticks.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalSun, 26 Aug 2007 18:33:14 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.340506 ]]>Testing continues with the USB modem from Verizon--this time at my deer camp in the woods of western Midland County--the folks at Verizon said I should try it out, so I'll do my best to run it through its paces....http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/08/high_speed_in_the_sticks.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/Bg2X2pn0Ezw/ok_i_apologize_for_being.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalSun, 26 Aug 2007 18:43:46 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.339414 ]]>OK, I apologize for being less than stellar with my regular posting after starting this blog, but let's see if I can turn that around and get this thing fired up again. Here's the perfect opportunity. After checking my email,...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/08/ok_i_apologize_for_being.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/life_bytes/~3/eJVf-y1d5cI/palm_treo_the_beginning.htmlBernie Eng | The Flint JournalTue, 24 Jul 2007 05:07:16 PDTtag:blog.mlive.com,2007:/life_bytes//2210.261251 ]]>My recommendation? Only run one Palm device at a time. But since I didn't follow my own advice and I already know how I like my PDA configured, it took me the better part of 3 hours to get it...http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/2007/07/palm_treo_the_beginning.htmlnonadult