Waterproof Cases for iPhones, cameras #
With a trip to Kauai coming up soon, I may need to grab one or two of these. Might be perfect for underwater photos.
June 27, 2010
Living Overseas – International Real Estate, Overseas Jobs – Asset Protection – Expatriate Resources – Overseas Retirement #
Indulge your fantasy to live somewhere else. Just don’t be surprised if you balk at the work of making it happen.
Two iPad cases from iSkin #
The iSkin Vu is a hard plastic shell with a rubberized edge, while the iSkin Duo is a full silicone case that engulfs the iPad. They both come in a variety of colors to stand out in a crowd.
Clone Brews #
What a great idea: deconstruct the recipes of well-known beers so you can make similar ones at home. I definitely need to get started with home-brewing.
ClamCase iPad case with keyboard #
I had a similar idea for a case, but I’m thinking it’s an example of being stuck in the “make it a netbook” mindset. But, if you do a lot of traveling and typing, and don’t want a separate keyboard, this looks nice (should it ever ship).
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iPhone 4 acquired
June 24, 2010
I wasn’t able to buy any iPhone 4 online when it went on sale, so I was left to pre-order it and pick it up in a store. Fortunately I didn’t have to wait in line long. It took less than 30 minutes from arrival to departure.
This is a far cry from folks who stood in line for several hours to get their iPhone (and in many cases, to not get their iPhone because they hadn’t pre-ordered one).
I drove buy my local Apple Store this morning to see how long the line was; I’d guess about 300 people deep, at about 8 am. Some folks were there at 6 am and didn’t get there iPhone for nearly five hours.
And yes, it’s a great device. The text is crisp, the screen bright, and it feels very, very fast. It also is more comfortable in my hand than I thought it would be.
It’s also has a substantial heft. It’s solid.
Another win for Apple.
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June 24, 2010
Initial Verdict on SwitchEasy NUDE iPad Cases #
Case received and installed. Here are my thoughts after about 24 hours of having it:
- It looks good (I can see the iPad without obstruction).
- it feels good (though I’d prefer a powder-satin finish; it’s a little smooth).
- The edges are a little rough (could use a sanding).
- It’s less durable than I’d like. In just a day, it already has swirls on it from putting it down on various surfaces. Not sure if the aluminum iPad would fare any better; I suppose the argument is it’s cheaper to replace the plastic cover than buy a new iPad.
I’m keeping an eye out for a power-satin finish cases, though.
June 23, 2010
Interactive Map Showing Where Americans Are Moving #
After playing with this map for a few minutes, I came to these conclusions:
- No one wants to live in Los Angeles and Detroit
- Everyone wants to live in Seattle and Austin
SwitchEasy NUDE iPad cases #
I ordered one yesterday. 1mm-thick, plus separate fold-out stands, screen protector, microfiber wipe and headphone and 30-pin connector protectors. Whew. That’s a lot of stuff for $33 (including shipping).
I wonder if it makes the iPad too big for my DodoCase.
Update: See my initial verdict.
June 18, 2010
DODOcase for iPad #
As a fan of the classic Moleskine notebooks, and of hand-crafted works, I just had to order this case. It’s made of bamboo and faux leather using traditional book binding techniques. Reading my iPad with it feels like reading a real book, and it’s very comfortable to hold.
It probably won’t be my long-term case, because it’s thicker than I’d like and obscures the beauty of the iPad, but for now, it’s neat.
