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My Favorite Apps

May 21, 2011 — 2 Comments

I upgrade from a Blackberry last summer to the iPhone 4 and have never regretted my decision. I visit the app store daily and I am always on the hunt for “an app for that.” I have decided to pull some of my app information out of my big book of everything for you today. Though some of these apps are only available on Apple products there are many on the Android and Blackberry markets as well.

1. Poynt – This was my first download and favorite app still to date. I first downloaded Poynt on my Blackberry Bold, and I use it on a daily basis. Poynt started off as a phone directory for businesses, replacing the need for 411 costs. The app has grown into so much more, now offering white pages, movie times, gas prices and restaurants. If you have not downloaded this app yet stop reading and get it. My blog will be here when you get back.

2. Pulse – This is a more recent download that I have on the iPhone and iPad. Through Pulse I can add news feeds from many different categories and keep up to date on everything that I find interesting. I have everything from the latest Tech stories to the greatest of the Epic Fails right at the touch of a button. This app can be a real time eater if you are not careful, but well worth the download.

3. bite SMS- This is only available from jail-breaking your device, and maybe available on other markets. This is text messaging the way it was meant to be. Bite runs in the background and conveniently gives you options when a texts comes in so as not to ruin a game of angry birds or interrupt that movie you are watching on YouTube. I also recommend Green Poison is you are thinking of jail-breaking your device.

4. You Don’t Know Jack – Only the best trivia game on the market. If you love trivia games, like to think fast on your feet, and are not afraid of a computer game making fun of you when you get your questions wrong, then this game is for you. I first played YDKJ on the computer years ago and glad to see it making the transition to Handheld devices. However if you want to go head to head against your friends you still need the game on a computer.

5. Netflix – If you are ever in a situation where you have some time to kill, this app is for you. While the app does require large data usage off of WiFi and a subscription to Netflix, it still makes it into my top 5. Many of your favorites are available to stream and more are added everyday. We have Netflix on my blueray player at home and have found it a great option to closing video stores and redbox.

Yet another reason the iPhone rocks!

May 21, 2011

Unlike some of you, I was blessed to grow up with the transformation of the cell phone. I remember my father’s first bag phone that sat on the floor of his pickup truck with the antenna drilled through the roof, that only cost you one dismembered appendage per phone call. I remember my first analog phone quite well, ahh the days of climbing a tree to make a phone call.

Here are two reasons for you to get this way cool case.

1) Zach Morris is your hero, and what single guy would not want to be Zach Morris. With a little grey spray paint this case could have the look and feel to put you in a ‘Saved by the Bell” sort of mood. Look out Kelly!

2) You are old and need a bigger phone to hold on to. I still remember the day my father came into the office complaining that his cell phone was too small, and this was ten years ago. He call Verizon Wireless and asked them for the biggest phone that they had, “you have it sir.” Dad, all your hopes and dreams of a phone have come true today.

While this will not be my first choice for a phone, I will add it to my list of junk to buy when I become a millionaire because you know “I want to be a millionaire so freakin bad.” Also on the list will be Mt Dew Soda fountain, and my very own “Screech” robot.

I have got to go I think Mr. Belding is on to me.

New Layout

May 20, 2011

I hope everyone is enjoying the new layout of my blog. I have notice that some of you are having problems navigating the site. Here are few helpful hints. As written on the page you can use the left and right arrow keys to see the different posts. If you wish to view a post or make comments on a post just click the title with your mouse, from there you can leave a comment or post to social media. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me (keithyeager@me.com)

Thank you again for taking the time to read my random thoughts from my big book of everything.

Tech Review- FridgePad

May 17, 2011

Fresh from the United Kingdom and straight to my door, the Fridge Pad. I have not purchased many cases for my iPad, other than the standard portfolio and the Otter-box (which I love.) I stumbled upon this case last week in a Pulse feed online only to think of the possibilities that it might hold. My two year old love to play games and learn her ABC’s on her “Pad Pad,” so what better way to have some fun with a two year old than sick an expensive computing device to a magnet and adhere to the fridge. The iPad fit into the case very easily and snuggle without fear of falling out or being removed by my daughter. She was able to watch movies, play learning games, and even flip some angry birds all while watching mommy cook dinner. Day 1 I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend highly. Thoughts for the future: mounting iPad into my car’s dash (remove magnet and adhere bracket to dash allowing quick removal of iPad for use outside of car.)