So it begins

So this new year begins, actually we are already a month into it. Has it flown by?

Isn't life funny? Isn't is something that you think is going one way, then turns around and goes someplace else? Always interesting when that happens. I enjoy finding out that someone close to you turns their back. Thanks friend, really, I needed that. Oh well, time has made me learn to keep going and never look back. Only look towards the future.

So here we are, new consoles out on the market. Just need the software to support them to entertain. This year is going to be great with many games being released.

I've had a great time with the Fitbit Flex, it is a very interesting device that is almost scary at what it tracks.  Though I have to say that it is really cool.  I like seeing my sleeping patterns and looking at how much I walk around.  If you haven't got one, I suggest you get one, as it is a great way to be tracked...I mean for exercise and such.

Till next time...
--gsmguy

End of the year, start of something new

So this year is wrapping up. Its a time to take a look back and reflect on what has happened. Is it strange to think about what has happened? Do you think that mistakes could have not been made? Do you reflect on everything that you once thought would be unstoppable?

There has been a crazy amount of things that have happened throughout the year. People change, thoughts change, and yet we are still here.

This was the year of the great battle of Microsoft and Sony. One console to rule them all, well more or less. So it begins of the mistakes that Microsoft made when it originally announced the Xbox One. Then all the back stepping that was made once Sony announced that they wouldn't do the same things...looking back at E3 this year. So both consoles have been released, and seems like PS4 is out on top, just barely. But honestly, I don't see how. Sony made a couple of goofs with regards to the PS4...oh you turn it on and you are automatically signed in as User1. Then you have to login to your account, nicely done. Then the whole system update needs to be looked at. From the first time that you turn it on, and go to System updates, nothing appears...but you load the store, then guess what system update...really Sony? Really?

On the other hand you have the Xbox One, which was one of the smoothest setups that I've experienced. You have an account? Login, then lets setup Kinect. Oh there is an update, we'll handle that and you are done. Less than 5 minutes and ready to go. Sony, I want my 15 minutes back...

It will be interesting to see what happens over the course of the next few years between Sony and Microsoft. But I don't think that gamers will be the one to lose...

Happy Holidays! Hope you have a safe one and a very pleasant new year.

Remember don't take anything for granted, nothing lasts forever, things change. People change...video games change.

--gsmguy

The end of the end or the beginning of the beginning

It's weird how life works. Things happen, experiences are experienced. Life is very unpredictable. From all the people that enter your life, to everyone that you get to share past experiences, you never know what will happen. Friends come and go, which is really hard to grasp. People enter your life, make you look at things differently then poof...gone. Leaving you to question everything that you've done and the person you've become.

So with the news about Nokia and Microsoft, many people say that they couldn't have guessed this. Really? You do realize that Microsoft was paying Nokia something like 250 million every quarter to make phones for them? Well I have to say that it really isn't a surprise. It was a given. There are many articles about what it means for customers and people that are fans of Nokia. Well I have to say I think that only good things can happen because of this.

Why?

Well lets see, you have Microsoft...which now can create hardware that is optimized for their Operating System. Sounds similar does it? Cough...Apple...cough...Google and Motorola.

I hope that Microsoft keeps with the quality of devices that Nokia has built over the years. I do have to say that my 1020 is the best device that I've ever owned. The OS is slick, the Camera is amazing, everything about it is great.

Hopefully we can get some outstanding devices that include expandable memory...

Until next time.

--gsmguy

PS4

A lot of press for the PS4. I have to say that I'm disappointed that there weren't more details released. Leave it to Sony to grab attention then lose it by the time the system is finalized. Really, let's announce something that isn't finalized, though there are many companies building something for it. Way to go...

--gsmguy

Indie Game: The Movie

So it was late last night I found Indie Game: The Movie on Netflix. I decided to give it a chance. I have to say if you want to know how much blood sweat and tears goes into a video game, watch it. It was a great movie and actually really made me miss some of the things that I dealt with while working in that industry. It is amazing to sit back and watch how other people dealt with the hardships of the unexpected. If you have sometime check it out. It is worth it. Oh and by the way, after you watch it, go purchase the games that are featured. Give those guys another reason to continue on and hopefully make another hit.

--gsmguy

Windows Mobile 7.8

It has been a week since I've downloaded Windows Mobile 7.8. I have to say that it is pretty awesome. It is exactly how it was described. I love the ability to change the size of the titles. It appears that they have made some speed up changes as well. All my apps load a little faster and animations seem to be a little more smoother. I am enjoying the Bing background wallpaper, pretty awesome to get the same Bing background on your phone everyday. I know this is one of the aspects of Windows Mobile 8, but happy that Microsoft made it available to Windows Mobile 7 users. If you haven't downloaded it, please do now.

--gsmguy

3d printing cases

So Engadget posted this article which was something interesting. Number one, it is interesting to know that Nokia was into something new. But the biggest thing for me, is thinking about what else we can do with 3d-printing.

Think about how the phone case industry will forever be changed. Scary? Not really. I guess someone should let them know that they need to think about other things that users need. Oh well, see what happens...

--gsmguy