Pamparo in Toronto

As I have mentioned on my previous post, one of the many things I like about the new iPod Touch is the vast amount of applications available for download. So far, these are the applications that I like very much …

1. Angry Birds ($0.99)

It’s simple and very addicting gameplay. Here’s the synopsis, pop the pigs by catapulting the birds using a slingshot … that’s it! This is probably the best $0.99 I’ve ever spent in the past decade

2. Olive Tree Bible Reader [NIV] ($9)

One of the better Bible reader out there. I love the interface and it’s very easy to highlight verses, take some notes and also has a reading plan. All I have to do is start following it!

3. ListPro (Free)

From a grocery list, to-do, or just a plain old list, this will do it for you. No frills with a very neat interface. There are tons of template to choose from and a lot of editable fields to customize for my needs. And it is absolutely free!

4. GoodReader ($0.99)

So far, the best PDF reader I’ve used. The plus side is that it can also read a ton of different formats. An option to upload/download files via USB or Wi-Fi seals the deal. Definitely worth the price of admission!

5. VehiCal (Free)

This is a great app to keep track of gas fills & consumption, trip mileage and maintenance records. For the price, this is simply unbeatable … oh, and did I say it’s free

Other apps that almost made the list: Facebook, Skype, Dilbert, Metro, Carcassonne, Virtuoso Pro and Converter+ …

Have fun tapping!

After 4+ years of using a 60GB iPod Video, I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon and purchased a new 32GB 4th Gen iPod Touch. I have it for about a week now and I am just loving it! The only way I can describe it is this: iPod meets PDA meets PSP. It’s not quite an iPhone, but it gets close …

What I really like:
- tons of applications (free & paid)
- user interface … classy & well-thought off
- screen resolution … awesome, awesome!
- FaceTime … this is great for doing a video-conf
- video & cam … although this is not it’s strength, it’s a great addition

What I don’t like:
- music player control … since it’s a touch-screen, can’t control when its in the pocket
- Wi-Fi control … why can’t they make an icon for the Wi-Fi setting to switch/check connections!
- headphone … cheap headphone for a $300 device and it doesn’t even have the controls!
- it’s addicting! … well it’s more of a like and dislike

What I wish it had:
- option for graffiti-style text input ala PalmOS
- physical controls on the side for music (play/pause, next and prev)
- more touch-enabled gestures … it’s an iPod Touch for crying out loud!

Overall, it’s still a great device and does what it is advertised to do with flying colors. Let’s just say that my daily commute is way better nowadays

What do you get when you have a construction site with windows and a bunch of men?

Well, a bunch of men looking over a window to check out the construction site!

According to Wikipedia:

An impulse purchase or impulse buy is an unplanned or otherwise spontaneous purchase.

Well, I just did that … and I blame the internet for leaking this info to me (and for the slow day at the office)! I just bought this shiny new overdrive pedal which is probably the last thing I need right now …

Barber Unlimited OD

Look at part of the description here: We have a short run of 55 “unLimiTeD” pedals available for the end of summer. How can you say no to that especially with the free shipping to Canada … FREE?! Who says no to that?!?!

Ok, I’m done justifying what I’ve done … now I’ve got to find something else to sell to pay for this one