Not sure if I love this song but still a big Kanye fan.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
No Pants Day 2011 - Washington D.C.
It happened again. No pants in DC :) thanks to Improv Everywhere.
For more photos go to FamousDC.com
It's Here. It's Here!! Verizon Rolls Out with Apple iPhone
The long awaited announcement at the Verizon press conference was today at 11:00 am eastern in NYC. February 3rd Verizon customers will get first dibs on the iPhone 4 and later will be available to the public February 10, 2011.
Tim Cook, Apple's COO joined Verizon's CEO, Lowell McAdam and announced the new partnership, saying, “We’re incredibly pleased to give Verizon’s customers the choice we’ve been waiting for.”
I of course was not there but read Engadget, which gave us a live feed of the event. One thing I read and wasn't too happy about was that Verizon's iPhone will be a different device. CDMA is what they call it. During the questions portion of the conference, Ars Technica asked, "what happens when you're on a call and need to use data?"Dan Dee replied "Same as a CDMA device." That means we can't :( a CDMA device will not allow us to be on a call and use data at the same time. But Verizon will be able to use their iPhone as a hot spot ( I don't know what that means yet, I'm technologically challenged). Obviously there will be differences between AT&T and Verizon's iPhone, each having advantages and disadvantages.
Engadget was kind enough to break down the differences between the two phones:
AT&T Verizon
Since I am already an existing Verizon customer, I will be pre ordering the iPhone because I am so ready to get rid of my horrible Blackberry! Not sure what this means for Blackberry, Androids, and AT&T but I'm sure its not good. I on the other hand am very excited to get my hands on it, along with many other people.
Tim Cook, Apple's COO joined Verizon's CEO, Lowell McAdam and announced the new partnership, saying, “We’re incredibly pleased to give Verizon’s customers the choice we’ve been waiting for.”
I of course was not there but read Engadget, which gave us a live feed of the event. One thing I read and wasn't too happy about was that Verizon's iPhone will be a different device. CDMA is what they call it. During the questions portion of the conference, Ars Technica asked, "what happens when you're on a call and need to use data?"Dan Dee replied "Same as a CDMA device." That means we can't :( a CDMA device will not allow us to be on a call and use data at the same time. But Verizon will be able to use their iPhone as a hot spot ( I don't know what that means yet, I'm technologically challenged). Obviously there will be differences between AT&T and Verizon's iPhone, each having advantages and disadvantages.
Engadget was kind enough to break down the differences between the two phones:
AT&T Verizon
Price (on contract) | $199 16GB, $299 32GB | $199 16GB, $299 32GB |
Data plan1 | $15 / 200MB $25 / 2GB $45 / 2GB with tethering | $15 / 150MB? $29.99 / unlimited? $49.99 / unlimited with 2GB tethering? |
Early upgrades available at launch | Yes | No |
Global roaming capability | Yes | No |
Simultaneous voice / data on 3G | Yes | No |
WiFi mobile hotspot option | No | Yes |
4G data (HSPA+ / LTE) | No | No |
Rated talk time | 2G voice: 14 hours 3G voice: 7 hours 3G web: 6 hours WiFi web: 10 hours | 2G voice: Not available 3G voice: 7 hours 3G web: 6 hours WiFi web: 10 hours |
Verizon hasn't announced iPhone plan pricing yet, so current smartphone pricing is used here for comparison. |
Since I am already an existing Verizon customer, I will be pre ordering the iPhone because I am so ready to get rid of my horrible Blackberry! Not sure what this means for Blackberry, Androids, and AT&T but I'm sure its not good. I on the other hand am very excited to get my hands on it, along with many other people.
To Sign up Sign up to get all the details on how to be one of the first to get iPhone 4 on Verizon go to verizonwireless.com
Friday, January 7, 2011
Resolutions. Changes.
Hope everyone had a wonderful New Years. I spent it in New York with great friends and has a blast!! (all booze and cover under $30. Life of a post grad). But now that the party is over, drinks have stopped pouring, and reality kicks back in, I have to think about my future. This is when my heart beats 5x faster, my palms get sweaty, and I can't sit still. I get that crazy! My procrastination and fear of growing up has led to this consistent anxiety attack.
Just typing this post has got me shivering at my desk and breaking sweat. I can't keep doing this. So tonight I'm not going out (note that its Friday!), I will be at home revamping my resume and getting my adult life started. No more of that "shop til you drop" or "I'll worry about that later" mentality! Since the Advertising biz is a no go (thank you economy!) I need to make new plans and goals. Soon I will be 24 and before that I NEED to be in New York and working for a company I love and see myself in for 5 yrs+, not just to pay the bills and eat.
I deserve this, I need this. I can't do anything less!
Just typing this post has got me shivering at my desk and breaking sweat. I can't keep doing this. So tonight I'm not going out (note that its Friday!), I will be at home revamping my resume and getting my adult life started. No more of that "shop til you drop" or "I'll worry about that later" mentality! Since the Advertising biz is a no go (thank you economy!) I need to make new plans and goals. Soon I will be 24 and before that I NEED to be in New York and working for a company I love and see myself in for 5 yrs+, not just to pay the bills and eat.
I deserve this, I need this. I can't do anything less!
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