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16:33:12 05/21/11
Top Custom Winterboard Theme RETINA for iPhone 4 iPod Touch 4G
[LESS INFO] 104 VIEWS | ADDED 16:33:12 05/21/11
"A compilation of the best of the best RETINA themes for the iPhone and iPod Touch 4, put into one modded ""super theme."" I take no credit for the actual creation of the icons, UI images, etc. (As seen on my tutorial ""How to Fully Theme and Edit Themes on Your iPhone 4 3GS 3G 2G Ipod Touch 4G 3G 2G 1G"") HOW TO INSTALL ON DEVICE (README): To install: 1.) Download the program iFunbox on your computer (or if you know how to SSH into your device) 2.) Extract the ""ATechSaviMod"" theme folder onto your desktop 3.) Connect iphone/ipod to computer and open up iFunbox 4.) Navigate to ""Raw File System,"" and then ""Library."" Scroll down to the ""Themes"" folder 5.) Drag and drop the ""ATechSaviMod"" theme folder into the ""Themes"" folder on iFunbox. 6.) Then go to Winterboard on your iphone/ipod touch and select ""CarbonXIcons"" FIRST, and then ""ATechSaviMod"" SECOND as your theme. Respring/restart and enjoy! DOWNLOAD: Custom Theme: http://scw3kr.1fichier.com/TechSaviModded.zip Alternate Wallpaper: http://752d41.1fichier.com/AlternateWallpaper.PNG Enjoy the Tutorial! Don't forget to Rate, Comment, and Subscribe :) You can also follow me Twitter for the latest tech news
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18:29:51 05/01/11
Are Tablet Computers (like iPad) a Fad?
[LESS INFO] 9 VIEWS | ADDED 18:29:51 05/01/11
"http://chris.pirillo.com/how-to-compete-with-the-ipad/ Some people got very upset at me when I said the iPad, and even the iPhone is a computer. They are certainly more powerful than my first computer. The tablet market is heating up right now, but in order for Apple's competitors to stay in the market with any success, manufacturers need to innovate and create a cohesive user experience. Competition would be very healthy for the tablet market in the long run."
61 Views
18:26:15 04/07/11
How To Get LockInfo On iPod Touch/iPhone/iPad
[LESS INFO] 61 VIEWS | ADDED 18:26:15 04/07/11
"Works on any device that has been jailbroken, hope you enjoy! Follow Me On Twitter http://twitter.com/thomasbramstedt My Website http://www.thomasipodiphonehelp.x10hosting.com/ Jailbreak Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LieJkY59hPo How To Get Multitasking and Wallpapers On Your iPod Touch 2G/iPhone 3G http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7IXnrgzZKBY Please Subscribe For More Up Coming Videos. Please Thumbs Up."
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21:32:53 03/04/11
Should A Cio Care What Computing Device A User Has? With Appsense You Don’t Need To!
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 21:32:53 03/04/11
In my interview with Simon Clephon I ask him to explain what Appsense does for the CIO who is rolling out Virtual Desktop technology. With increasing mobility of users there is a need to look at ways of extending mobile computing down to users who have personal laptops, iphones, droids, tablets, etc. With VDI one of the issues has been that it is best deployed in very static environments that don’t change very much. Well, what if you didn’t have to worry about this because you could customize and stream down to the user their own computing environment irrespective of computing device being used. This concept of decoupling the application layer from the OS and hardware itself is where Appsense fits. They are in essence virtualizing the application layer. If you are a financial institution or health care, pharma, biotech industry HIPPA and SEC regulations are a big concern for the CIO. Appsense gives CIOs the ability to control application access in a VDI world. I hope you enjoy this interview that Simon and I had this week. Bill Murphy
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02:39:00 02/11/11
WebBeat.TV 061c | Cyber Hugs with iFeel_IM!, Meet-Meme Business Cards 2.0, Google Pays $20,000 for Hacking Chrome, Girl Turns Ex-Boyfriend into Web Meme
[LESS INFO] 13 VIEWS | ADDED 02:39:00 02/11/11
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Viral Video: Volkswagen The Force
Watch the video here
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Google Pays $20,000 If You Can Hack Google Chrome
So here%rsquos a challenge. Google dares you too hack Google Chrome. If you do - you get 20,000bucks! It%rsquos part of the Pne2Own contest in March - where anyone succesfully hacking a certain product gets to keep it. http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/02/pwn2own-2011
The main targets this year are web browsers and mobile devices, and the total prize amount is $125,000!
Angry Girl Turns Ex Boyfriend Into Web Meme
People break up all the time - and people take revenge all the time, but no one has ever done this... When her boyfriend broke up with her, one girl was so angry, she went to memegenerator.net , put in her ex-lovers%rsquo pictures, and added nasty captions. Even though his images have been removed from meme generator, they still show up all over Google.
Cyber Hugs
The hug shirt: http://www.geekologie.com/2007/09/13/hug-shirt.jpg Simulates hugs from one person to another through these type of shirts with sensors, cell phones, and Bluetooth technology.
Wearable Hug Robot: A step up from the hug shirt is this wearable robot which was developed by Japanese scientists. You just strap it on like a backpack, connect it to your computer - and when you%rsquore chatting with someone online, the robot recognizes emotional sentences and words in your conversation and transmits that into physical sensations. So, you%rsquod feel heartbeat patterns for anger or fear, feel happy butterflies in your stomach when you talk about something funny, or the warmth of a hug. Watch full video here: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/Snfo7UKYCW8/
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Website of the Day: Meet Meme
And let%rsquos take a look at the website of the day: Meet meme meetmeme.com
This site offers some cool trading cards you can share with friends, family, and at networking opportunities. They%rsquore like business cards (they have your name, bio, website, etc) but also a QR code that links to a personal meet meme website. That way, you can instantly connect to someone%rsquos Twitter, Facebook, and other pages.
37 Views
02:39:00 02/11/11
WebBeat.TV 061c | Cyber Hugs with iFeel_IM!, Meet-Meme Business Cards 2.0, Google Pays $20,000 for Hacking Chrome, Girl Turns Ex-Boyfriend into Web Meme
[LESS INFO] 37 VIEWS | ADDED 02:39:00 02/11/11
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Only one week! Get a new .com or .co domain for just $7.49 if you use this special webbeat code: WBCO on Godaddy.com. BUT - you have to hurry, the WBCO code only lasts until the 12th of February! For more: WebBeat.TV/WBCO
Viral Video: Volkswagen The Force
Watch the video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0
Google Pays $20,000 If You Can Hack Google Chrome
So here%rsquos a challenge. Google dares you too hack Google Chrome. If you do - you get 20,000bucks! It%rsquos part of the Pne2Own contest in March - where anyone succesfully hacking a certain product gets to keep it. http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/02/pwn2own-2011
The main targets this year are web browsers and mobile devices, and the total prize amount is $125,000!
Angry Girl Turns Ex Boyfriend Into Web Meme
People break up all the time - and people take revenge all the time, but no one has ever done this... When her boyfriend broke up with her, one girl was so angry, she went to memegenerator.net , put in her ex-lovers%rsquo pictures, and added nasty captions. Even though his images have been removed from meme generator, they still show up all over Google.
Cyber Hugs
The hug shirt: http://www.geekologie.com/2007/09/13/hug-shirt.jpg Simulates hugs from one person to another through these type of shirts with sensors, cell phones, and Bluetooth technology.
Wearable Hug Robot: A step up from the hug shirt is this wearable robot which was developed by Japanese scientists. You just strap it on like a backpack, connect it to your computer - and when you%rsquore chatting with someone online, the robot recognizes emotional sentences and words in your conversation and transmits that into physical sensations. So, you%rsquod feel heartbeat patterns for anger or fear, feel happy butterflies in your stomach when you talk about something funny, or the warmth of a hug. Watch full video here: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/Snfo7UKYCW8/
SquareTrade
If you%rsquore getting a new gadget, or need a warranty on one that you already have, don%rsquot get that expensive warranty at the store! Get it from Squaretrade.com -- because you%rsquoll pay 70% less than in the store. Plus because you are a webbeat.TV viewer, you get an extra 25% discount! Just go to squaretrade.com/webbeat, and check out all my special deals on webbeat.tv/deals.
Website of the Day: Meet Meme
And let%rsquos take a look at the website of the day: Meet meme meetmeme.com
This site offers some cool trading cards you can share with friends, family, and at networking opportunities. They%rsquore like business cards (they have your name, bio, website, etc) but also a QR code that links to a personal meet meme website. That way, you can instantly connect to someone%rsquos Twitter, Facebook, and other pages.
32 Views
13:00:00 02/08/11
WebBeat.TV 061 | Cyber Hugs with iFeel_IM!, Meet-Meme Business Cards 2.0, Google Pays $20,000 for Hacking Chrome, Girl Turns Ex-Boyfriend into Web Meme
[LESS INFO] 32 VIEWS | ADDED 13:00:00 02/08/11
GoDaddy Special Discount
Only one week! Get a new .com or .co domain for just $7.49 if you use this special webbeat code: WBCO on Godaddy.com. BUT - you have to hurry, the WBCO code only lasts until the 12th of February! For more: WebBeat.TV/WBCO
Viral Video: Volkswagen The Force
Watch the video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0
Google Pays $20,000 If You Can Hack Google Chrome
So here%rsquos a challenge. Google dares you too hack Google Chrome. If you do - you get 20,000bucks! It%rsquos part of the Pne2Own contest in March - where anyone succesfully hacking a certain product gets to keep it. http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/02/pwn2own-2011
The main targets this year are web browsers and mobile devices, and the total prize amount is $125,000!
Angry Girl Turns Ex Boyfriend Into Web Meme
People break up all the time - and people take revenge all the time, but no one has ever done this... When her boyfriend broke up with her, one girl was so angry, she went to memegenerator.net , put in her ex-lovers%rsquo pictures, and added nasty captions. Even though his images have been removed from meme generator, they still show up all over Google.
Cyber Hugs
The hug shirt: http://www.geekologie.com/2007/09/13/hug-shirt.jpg Simulates hugs from one person to another through these type of shirts with sensors, cell phones, and Bluetooth technology.
Wearable Hug Robot: A step up from the hug shirt is this wearable robot which was developed by Japanese scientists. You just strap it on like a backpack, connect it to your computer - and when you%rsquore chatting with someone online, the robot recognizes emotional sentences and words in your conversation and transmits that into physical sensations. So, you%rsquod feel heartbeat patterns for anger or fear, feel happy butterflies in your stomach when you talk about something funny, or the warmth of a hug. Watch full video here: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/Snfo7UKYCW8/
SquareTrade
If you%rsquore getting a new gadget, or need a warranty on one that you already have, don%rsquot get that expensive warranty at the store! Get it from Squaretrade.com -- because you%rsquoll pay 70% less than in the store. Plus because you are a webbeat.TV viewer, you get an extra 25% discount! Just go to squaretrade.com/webbeat, and check out all my special deals on webbeat.tv/deals.
Website of the Day: Meet Meme
And let%rsquos take a look at the website of the day: Meet meme meetmeme.com
This site offers some cool trading cards you can share with friends, family, and at networking opportunities. They%rsquore like business cards (they have your name, bio, website, etc) but also a QR code that links to a personal meet meme website. That way, you can instantly connect to someone%rsquos Twitter, Facebook, and other pages.
16 Views
13:00:00 02/08/11
WebBeat.TV 061 | Cyber Hugs with iFeel_IM!, Meet-Meme Business Cards 2.0, Google Pays $20,000 for Hacking Chrome, Girl Turns Ex-Boyfriend into Web Meme
[LESS INFO] 16 VIEWS | ADDED 13:00:00 02/08/11
GoDaddy Special Discount
Only one week! Get a new .com or .co domain for just $7.49 if you use this special webbeat code: WBCO on Godaddy.com. BUT - you have to hurry, the WBCO code only lasts until the 12th of February! For more: WebBeat.TV/WBCO
Viral Video: Volkswagen The Force
Watch the video here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R55e-uHQna0
Google Pays $20,000 If You Can Hack Google Chrome
So here%rsquos a challenge. Google dares you too hack Google Chrome. If you do - you get 20,000bucks! It%rsquos part of the Pne2Own contest in March - where anyone succesfully hacking a certain product gets to keep it. http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/02/pwn2own-2011
The main targets this year are web browsers and mobile devices, and the total prize amount is $125,000!
Angry Girl Turns Ex Boyfriend Into Web Meme
People break up all the time - and people take revenge all the time, but no one has ever done this... When her boyfriend broke up with her, one girl was so angry, she went to memegenerator.net , put in her ex-lovers%rsquo pictures, and added nasty captions. Even though his images have been removed from meme generator, they still show up all over Google.
Cyber Hugs
The hug shirt: http://www.geekologie.com/2007/09/13/hug-shirt.jpg Simulates hugs from one person to another through these type of shirts with sensors, cell phones, and Bluetooth technology.
Wearable Hug Robot: A step up from the hug shirt is this wearable robot which was developed by Japanese scientists. You just strap it on like a backpack, connect it to your computer - and when you%rsquore chatting with someone online, the robot recognizes emotional sentences and words in your conversation and transmits that into physical sensations. So, you%rsquod feel heartbeat patterns for anger or fear, feel happy butterflies in your stomach when you talk about something funny, or the warmth of a hug. Watch full video here: http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/Snfo7UKYCW8/
SquareTrade
If you%rsquore getting a new gadget, or need a warranty on one that you already have, don%rsquot get that expensive warranty at the store! Get it from Squaretrade.com -- because you%rsquoll pay 70% less than in the store. Plus because you are a webbeat.TV viewer, you get an extra 25% discount! Just go to squaretrade.com/webbeat, and check out all my special deals on webbeat.tv/deals.
Website of the Day: Meet Meme
And let%rsquos take a look at the website of the day: Meet meme meetmeme.com
This site offers some cool trading cards you can share with friends, family, and at networking opportunities. They%rsquore like business cards (they have your name, bio, website, etc) but also a QR code that links to a personal meet meme website. That way, you can instantly connect to someone%rsquos Twitter, Facebook, and other pages.
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18:06:23 09/04/10
I Phone Overviews I Phone 4 3 Gs 3 G Comparison
[LESS INFO] 0 VIEWS | ADDED 18:06:23 09/04/10
A showdown between the iPhones 4, 3GS ,3G ;Comparisons between them allAnswering your questions on whether or not to upgrade or stay and my personal recommendations , along with pros & cons...Links:
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23:33:06 01/13/10
CES 2010 CESpool coverage - Loops on Your iPhone
[LESS INFO] 5 VIEWS | ADDED 23:33:06 01/13/10
Michael Butler and Sam Levin visit the guys who make Looptastic for the iPhone
About Looptastic: Mobile Mashups Made Easy
Looptastic is the performance remix tool for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Tear apart tracks with your fingertips. Crossfade and filter. Play live through headphones or speakers. It’s a party in your pocket.
Looptastic Producer was featured in the What's Hot section of the App Store.
"Looptastic Producer offers l33t music producers the most bang for their buck." wired.com
"You'll be mixing like a pro." Fox News "A cool and intuitive remixing environment" Electronic Musicia
"What an amazing app. The tempo / stretch control is completely seamless. This app has gone from strength to strength and I hope it keeps on going." Palm Sound
"Its so easy to perform different mixes in real time that saying it is smooth is a total understatement. A real winner! Good work guys!!" KeyWiz
"Deep [yet] easy to use." AppCraver.com
* Import your own loops in AIFF, WAV, or OGG format using an intuitive web interface. Importing requires a Wi-Fi connection to a PC, Mac, or Linux machine.
* Automatic beat synchronization makes loops of different tempos play in sync
* Manipulate the sound with any of 9 effects, including fliters, delay, repeater, bit crusher, and flanger.
* Apply effects to part or all of the mix
* Load up to four minutes of CD-quality loops per set.
* Comes with 260 loops packaged as 26 remixable tracks. This includes the complete set of Electro and Progressive loops. *** Requires that you download the Electro and Progressive sets from the Loop Store at no charge.
* Multitouch volume control with three zones and crossfader
* Record your mix for future playback on the device
* Export your mix to Mac or PC via Wi-Fi
* Tempo control using timeshifting algortihms. The pitch stays the same--only the BPM changes.
* Play up to 20 loops at the same time and mix and match between built in loops and your own loops.
* One Shot mode plays samples without time-stretching -- ideal for sound bites
* Manually trigger loops using a waveform display Tips & Tricks
Looptastic is easy to use, but surprisingly deep. Here are some insider tips for creating more exciting performances.
Quick Mix
You don’t need to wait for all the sounds to load before starting to mix. As soon as a loop icon lights up, you can drag it to the playing field and begin your performance. You can even drag unloaded sounds there; they’ll start to play as soon as they’ve loaded. (This technique works best with percussive loops.)
You don’t have to wait for loops to load before starting your performance.
Hello, I’ll Be Your Fader
Play the Extremes
The Looptastic crossfader is a lot more expressive than you’d think. Tap the extreme right and left edges of the fader on the beat to create DJ-style transform effects. (Try tapping the filter screen on offbeats, too.)
Cue & Evolve
Move the fader all the way to one side, cue up some loops in the silent zone, and then snap the fader over to the silent side on the next downbeat. That will transition to a new section in your song. Repeat this left-right, cue-and-snap movement to keep the mix evolving.
Instant Breakdown
Put all the loops except a vocal into one side zone, and then quickly crossfade to the other side to solo the vocal. (Keeping a subtle hi-hat pulse going in the center zone — which always plays — helps propel the mix along.) Now drag loops horizontally from the silent zone into the center zone, one by one, to start building up your track again.
Right now, only the vocal (right zone) and hi-hat (center zone) are playing. Dragging loops horizontally from the silent zone (left) adds them back to the mix, creating a build.
No-Stress Recording
Unlike most music apps, in which you click Record and then pray you perform something good, Looptastic is always listening. In Looptastic, you hit Record after you’ve played something great, knowing Looptastic has already captured it. This retro-recording design eliminates the “red light jitters” so many performers get.
Producer’s Cut
With the flagship Looptastic Producer app, you can really personalize your mix by importing your own sounds over Wi-Fi. (We call it Mashup to Go.) Looptastic automatically time-stretches your loops so they play in sync, but there’s also a hidden sound-bite feature: Before import, change the mode to One Shot on your computer. That disables the time-stretching so your sound bite plays normally. By setting the loop length, you can control how often it repeats.
Set sound bites to One Shot mode and Looptastic Producer will play them at the original speed. Control how often the phrase repeats by picking a bar length.
Export Control
One of our biggest customer requests was for a way to export recordings as high-res audio files. That’s now possible in all versions of Looptastic. (Except the free one, although even it captures your performance moves, so you can still record the iPhone’s analog output.) You can burn exported files directly to CD.
Got a hot tip? Send it in! We’ll feature the best ones here, along with a link to your site or YouTube demo. Support
How do I restore Loop Sets I purchased on another device or on the same device?
If you previously bought Loop Sets inside Looptastic Producer, you can download them again at no charge. Simply go through the steps of purchasing the loop set(s) again. You will not be charged a second time. You will also receive a confirmation message that you have previously purchased the item.
I’m having trouble uploading; what should I do?
It is important that your device have a valid Wi-Fi connection and be on the same Wi-Fi Network as your computer.
If your device is saying it is unable to establish a connection, try restarting it using the following steps:
* Hold the power button at the top for 5 seconds
* Swipe the "slide to power off" slider.
* Wait for the device to power down.
* Press the power button again.
You may want to try setting up an ad hoc Wi-Fi network between your computer and your device. On the Mac, the steps are as follows:
* Click on the Wi-Fi icon on the menu.
* Choose Create Network. Choose a name for your network and click OK.
* On your device, open the settings. Choose the network you created in step 2.
* Open Looptastic and press the Import/Export button.
* On your computer open a browser with the address shown on the device screen (for example, http://169.254.237.89:8080). At this point you should see the Looptastic web page.
I don’t hear the sound. What’s wrong?
* If you are running iPhone or iPod OS 3.0, make sure you update to the latest version of Looptastic. We have fixed the incompatibility in version 2.1.0 of Looptastic.
* Make sure your iPhone is not in silent (vibrate only) mode.
* Make sure the volume is turned up.
* Make sure that you have moved the loops (colored squares) to the top of the screen so that they play at full volume.
I’m having trouble with audio breakups or the application closes by itself. How do I fix this?
Try restarting your iPhone or iPod Touch to free up memory:
* Hold down the power button.
* Swipe the slide to power off.
* Wait for the unit to power down and then press the power button again.
What is the best way to create loops for Producer?
There are several good ways to create loops. Both Ableton Live and Sony Acid allow you to export tracks individually. This is very helpful for creating separate parts at the same length and tempo.
You can also use Apple GarageBand to prepare loops for Looptastic. The key is set up a 4- or 8-bar section and use the looped playback feature to set a range. Then, solo one track and export your mix to a AIFF file. Repeat for each track in your arrangement.
Here are some freeware loop editors that may help:
Mac:
Loop Editor
Audacity
PC:
Wavosaur ( Tutorial )
Audacity
The tempo is off; what do I do?
For best results, use loops that have a similar or identical tempo. Also, use loops that are 1, 2, 4, 8, 16, or 32 bars in length. Looptastic Producer will do its best to line everything up automatically. If all else fails, make each track the same length.
Where can I get some loops?
Here are three demo sets developed by Adam Smith Kipnis that you can download and use with Looptastic Producer.
Operator
Kickit
Electric
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20:06:26 11/14/09
GBTV #660 (HD) | Hands on with the Nokia N900
[LESS INFO] 92 VIEWS | ADDED 20:06:26 11/14/09
Apparently, I left out an important detail when I've talked about the N900 in anticipation of it's arrival because Neal, my husband who is with me all the time didn't know that the N900 is able to make phone calls. Go figure. Let's start by looking at the industrial design. I have an iPhone 3GS here along with a Motorola Droid and the Nokia N900. The iPhone and Droid are almost exactly the same height and width. The Droid is a little thicker than the iPhone to accommodate the slider keyboard and the removable battery. The Nokia N900 is the same width as the iPhone and Droid, but its quite a bit thicker. I thought it would be fun to pull out the kitchen scale and weigh them. The iPhone is 4.7 ounces. The Droid is 5.9 ounces and the N900 is 6.4 ounces. Specs we've talked about, but let's hit them again. The processor is 600MHz. There's 1GB of application memory. It has a 3D Graphics accelerator with Open GL ES 2.0 support. It has 32G of storage out of the box and you can expand that to 48 gigs with a microSD card. The camera is 5 megapixels with a dual LED flash. The screen is 800X480, 3.5 inches diagonal and has resistive touch. The N900 has two hardware features that I hadn't expected. It has a built-in FM transmitter for playing audio through your radio's speakers. I had to put the phone on top of the receiver for the FM transmitter to work, but sitting on top of the receiver, it sounded really, really good. It also has what I think could be a killer feature if developers take advantage of it. It has an IR transmitter. Software is really where the N900 can shine. It runs Nokia's Maemo 5 and open source version of Linux and it really does feel like I'm using a computer rather than just another smart phone. To turn on the screen, simply press the power button on the top and just like on other smart phones, you slide to unlock. The N900 gives you four work surfaces. You can add applications, widgets, and bookmarks from the Web. There are several basic apps already installed and you can add more. There aren't yet tons of apps available, but the framework for making apps available is so much better than Apple's gatekeeper method. There will be an Ovi store for the N900, but if you go there right now, you get a Coming Soon page. In addition to the Ovi store, you can add different software repositories where you can download Maemo apps for free. Because the N900 is running Linux, developers can develop whatever applications the hardware can handle. That's one of the reasons I think the IR transmitter is so cool. It's inevitable that someone will develop a really good universal remote. The Web browser'is very good. It is a Mozilla-based browser and I wasn't able to find a Web site it doesn't display exactly as it should, including Web sites developed in Flash. You can also install a beta version of Firefox branded browser. The Firefox browser froze for me, but the potential is exciting. I really like the Nokia N900, but it's important for me to point out, even though you can order one now, it seems to first be targeting hardcore geeks, extreme early adopters and most specifically developers who want a mobile device that they can customize as much as they want. The device as hardware is a playground with a lot of potential for exciting functionality, should the right developer take up the cause. For example. The IR transmitter's built in, but it needs software applications that aren't yet available in order for it to fulfill it's potential. The N900 has an accelerometer, but very few applications flip into landscape. That's something I hear will change by years end. GeekBrief.TV bridges the gap between hardcore geeks and grandmas who are casually interested in tech. A less technical person would probably enjoy the N900. It's by far the simplest and fun user interfaces I've ever seen on a Nokia phone. It isn't as simple as an iPhone and maybe only slightly more challenging than a Motorolla Droid. I think, though, the MORE you understand and enjoy Linux, the more you'll enjoy all you can do with an N900. My big hope is that Linux developers embrace it and build exciting new applications. The studio is freshly painted so we can start doing live production again and we found a great painter who gave us a great price using Angie's List. If you're not a member and you own a home, check it out. Promo code GEEK will save you 25% when you join.
