Zeke Weeks

Zeke Weeks

Web Developer & Consultant


  • Blazing Wheel (My company)
  • GitHub
  • LinkedIn
  • Drupal.org
  • ContactMy preferred methods of interaction with the general public are through my Twitter or Google+ accounts. I love talking with folks in the tech community, brainstorming, debating, the works, and that’s where the conversation is richest. My instant messaging (Google Talk/AIM/MSN/Skype) and email addresses are made available on a need-to-know basis, and may be requested through the above public channels. At home, I’m in the Mountain Time Zone, and observe Daylight Savings Time. (Click here to see the local time.) If you need to reach me privately, you can do so through this form, which goes directly to my personal email account. Please respectfully consider that this form often contacts me while I’m with loved ones or getting some R & R; I cannot guarantee a response to every message.


iPhone 3G First Impressions

The good:

  • $199 8GB / $299 16GB
  • 3G internet/voice with a minimal hit on battery life
  • No longer has the proprietary recessed headphone jack
  • Real GPS

The bad:

  • Aluminum backing replaced with fingerprint-happy plastic
  • 3G data plan costs an extra $10, bringing the base monthly price to $70
  • Still no MMS picture messaging

Overall, the best thing to happen here is the $200 price drop. Apple finally wised up and works like any other phone manufacturer, allowing the carriers to subsidize the cost of a rather expensive phone.

I’m happy because the only things my current iPhone will lack are 3G internet speeds (I’m often on Wi-Fi, so no problem there) and GPS location. The new firmware is on its way, and I’ll have plenty of third party apps and Exchange/VPN support to keep me happy.

June 9, 2008
Apple, iPhone, iPhone 3G
Technophilia

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