http://blog.mlive.com/life_bytes/Technology News and Opinion from Bernie Eng of the Saginaw News.enFri, 01 Aug 2008 16:58:04 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 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 Saginaw NewsFri, 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 Saginaw NewsWed, 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 Saginaw NewsWed, 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 Saginaw NewsWed, 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 Saginaw NewsWed, 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 Saginaw NewsMon, 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 Saginaw NewsMon, 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 Saginaw NewsSun, 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 Saginaw NewsMon, 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 Saginaw NewsSat, 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 Saginaw NewsSun, 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 Saginaw NewsFri, 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 Saginaw NewsTue, 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 Saginaw NewsWed, 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.htmlbengFri, 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.htmlnonadult