Category: Columns & Opinion
Burning with Upgrade Rage
Gary Cutlack writes…
It happens once every 18 months, regular as clockwork. A terrible feeling of inferiority washes over me. I feel ashamed in public, unable to look strangers in the eye. I’d rather stay home. In bed.
It is because my mobile phone is considered “old” even though I’ve only had it for 18 months. The screen is a bit scratched. It works perfectly, but the screen is a bit scratched.
How likely is a Monday announcement of a European iPhone 3G?
Andy Merrett writes…
Now that the deal with the first US version of the iPhone is virtually tied up, the rumourmongers have turned their attentions squarely to Europe.
Yes, I’ll come out straight away and call it a rumour, because I’m not convinced that Monday will see an announcement from Apple about the European iPhone.
If I’m proved wrong next week, so be it.
Guy Kewney at Newswireless.net has published a story claiming that Apple has struck a rather complicated deal between Vodafone, T-Mobile, and the Carphone Warehouse.
Introducing… the Motorola RAZR hair straightening tongs
Gary Cutlack writes…
So good old LG is moving its chocolate-coated design to home-based audio systems, no doubt hoping some of the kudos won by its classy phone line will rub off on its other products.
But would this work for other manufacturers?
Opinion: Why I DON'T want an iPhone
Jonathan Weinberg writes…
So, Apple’s “must-have” mobile phone has now finally launched. Well, I say launch. That’s obviously true if you’re reading this from America, but for the rest of us it’s tough luck. After all, it’s not as if anyone in Britain has ever put their hard-earned cash into Steve Jobs’ coffers.
Microsoft needs to be the bigger man over Xbox 360 reliability
Gary Cutlack writes…
Listen up, Microsoft. The whole internet’s full of people moaning about their Xbox 360s breaking.
You can’t just sit there with your Zunes turned up to full blast ignoring the screams of your loyal users, while they suffer, lose their downloaded stuff and have to either buy a new console or pay a ludicrous 80 quid to have it fixed.
Inkjets are a bit of a ripoff shocker
Will Head writes… Another day, anther convenient survey, this time from Epson and TÜV Rheinland showing that ink isn't just expensive – your printer could be eating half of it instead of spreading it on the page. Somewhat conveniently, Espon's…
Manhunt 2's not going to hurt anyone, you idiots
Hello, murder-crazed video gamers! Are you all angry from the hot, sticky weather, and ready to snap into violence at any second? Jesus, I am. I could literally pick up a baseball bat, walk out of the door and…
Brits addicted to email
Will Head writes… It looks like half of the country is chained to their keyboards if the results of a new poll are true. According to those quizzed by ICM, 50 percent of 25 to 34 years olds said they…
How private are your conversations on MySpace and Facebook?
Will Head writes… If you lock down your profile so only your friends can read your updates, how safe are those postings should you be involved in a court case? It's a question that the American legal system is currently…
Vista Ultimate Extras: the proles are restless…
Will Head writes… How do you sell a top of the range edition of a new operating system? Well, Microsoft thought it wasn't enough to just ram it full of features and add-ons – that was just way too boring….
