Apple's iPhone too fragile?

I went back to my favorite blog and wanted to see the latest technology advice from David Pogue. This week he and a reader had a talk about the fragility of the iPhone. The reader wrote to Pogue about his cracked phone. The concerned writer said,

"This past Friday, my iPhone inadvertently slipped out of the case and hit the concrete sidewalk. The glass panel front cracked like a spiderweb in the upper corner, and a single vertical crack went from top to bottom."

As a purchaser of an iPhone, when you buy the phone you know how delicate the product is. Altogether, you learn that there is NO INSURANCE on falls, spills, or rough-housing. Unfortunately this unlucky buyer accidentally dropped his phone, and was in a predicament- What do do??

Furthermore the writer did his research and found that in order to replace the phone, one would need to pay $245 dollars to turn in the phone for a refurbished phone. Moreover, that the glass screen costs only $10-12. The writer than proceeded to complain about this procedure and wanted Pogue's advice.

Pogue answers the writer where he barely sympathizes with him saying,

"You bought an all-glass device. It doesn’t really make sense to expect it to withstand the same handling as a plastic or metal clamshell phone like the Razr—an all-glass machine will be more delicate. (Even so, I’ve actually managed to drop iPhones a couple of times, and I’ve found the glass surprisingly scratch- and crack-resistant.)"

I do have to agree with Pogue because one needs to take precautions especially when you buy a phone as expensive as the iPhone. As time progresses Apple may do something to make it more durable but for now there is really nothing they or you can do.

I've used a number of different methods of keeping my phone intact and clean. For example, definitely investing in a good case, a screen tape to keep dust and cosmetics off the screen and cleaning supplies. All in all, the iPhone is not your typical phone. In the past you could drop a phone and not have a care in the world. The iPhone on the contrary needs to be treated very delicately or else.....

ABC Launches New Network, TWO

ABC is known as one of the top networks on T.V. As if that isn’t enough, the network plans to launch their new network, TWO for Spring 2008, which will offer five new series: “Perfect Killer,” “What Exit,” “YouNews,” “Campus Life,” and “Survivor Island”.

TWO was created during the 100 day Writer’s Guild Association strike. Since ABC experienced a decline in ratings, executives decided to use TWO as a comeback. Stephen McPherson, President of ABC Entertainment, is anticipating TWO’s debut and success.

“ABC is the #1 network with women 18-49 and TWO is designed to attack the same demographic using ABCs recipe for success” said McPherson.

Four out of the five programs debuting on TWO are reality series. ABC producers decided on these types of shows due to the Writer’s Strike turmoil. Moreover, neither writers nor actors were available.

In order to promote the network, ABC and ABC Family will run frequent advertisements about the new network. Furthermore, different websites will be publicizing ABC’s newest project. Network producers feel that in order to receive as much viewership as possible, commercials will be aired during popular ABC programs.

Altogether, ABC representatives plan to spend $3,280,000 on advertisements and publicity.

Monica Gleberman, an ABC representative claims, “ TWO will be the next largest network”. For more information on TWO tune into ABC, ABC Family or ABC.com.

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Stuff White People Like??

Blogger explains:

What's a blog?

"A blog is a personal diary. A daily pulpit. A collaborative space. A political soapbox. A breaking-news outlet. A collection of links. Your own private thoughts. Memos to the world."

Blogs seem to be the newest fad lately; There are politics, fashion, news, celebrity blogs. However, have you heard of a blog called "Stuff White People Like".

This blog is absolutely hysterical but not too informative. If anything it is very opinionated and entertaining. This blog too does allow viewers to interact and comment on the posts. However, what is interesting is that the comments section is slightly hidden. While looking at the posts, the general comments were cut in half; half were positive saying something like "it's hysterical" and the other half were negative and upset.

I personally found this blog to be very amusing. I am a white person myself and did not find the post to be offensive. On the contrary I did find some of the comments amusingly true.. Yoga, Sushi, Vintage Clothing... sounds like me!

Check it out if you are not offended easily.

Journalist getting too close?

This is the image that Rolling Stone has said is "The face of the War in Iraq" and as LA Times said is an "iconic image".

This picture taken by LA Times journalist and photographer Luis Sinco took of the "Marlboro Marine"/ Lance Cpl. James Blake Miller has changed how people see the war and even how photographer Sinco sees his subject.

Through LA Times, Sinco has captured Miller's life in multiple means; through photo, audio, and print. However, Sinco too has even found himself responsible for Miller's life. Looking at the multimedia package that Sinco offers, one begins to realize the pain and suffering of Miller. He now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder due to his time in Iraq.

Since Sinco spent much time with Miller, they began to form a tight bond and understanding for one another. Furthermore, Sinco truly began to feel for Miller and worry about his condition. Sinco decided to try and find Miller help by suggesting he go to Moe Armstrong, a veteran counseling program.

Is Sinco overstepping his journalistic duties? Can a journalist be a friend of his/her subject? Is there a way of keeping it professional? Personally I feel that Sinco did keep it professional. How can a journalist let their subject fall apart like that? I don't think that Sinco's piece would have been as powerful if Miller and him had not gotten so close.

Check out Sinco's multimedia package and see what you think?

The Sun vs People

I was tuning into my favorite blogger Mr. Perez Hilton and he posted something really interesting. He posted a story yesterday at 10 p.m about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie supposedly getting married according to Star magazine. However, the next day Mr. Hilton posted that this may not be true according to People magazine sources.

This then becomes a question of reliability. Which magazine has a history of being more trustworthy and practices responsible journalism?

Mr. Hilton himself sided more with People. However, should Mr. Hilton have double checked his sources before he posted his 10p.m report? I think the fact that he posted a story saying one thing and then possibly denying it is not the best quality of a blog.