I bought the most recent issue of Monocle and I found quite an interesting BlackBerry Playbook Accessories insert.
Called "Made For PlayBook", it showcases the wide range of accessories available for the newest product from Research In Motion.
Based on the introduction, international creative agency Winkreative has handpicked the finest artisans from around the world to create a collection of accessories exclusively for the PlayBook.
I personally find this to be very exciting because there really hasn't been a lot of accessories made for the BlackBerry if you compare it with all that has been designed for the iPhone and the iPad.
Em-J's current favorite brand, Porter, has also been tapped to design a rugged looking sleeve.
Look at how cool the other designs are:
And my personal favorite:
They have a few more available:
I'm pretty sure you'd want to stand out, check out the PlayBook here!
Also, check out Winkreative's BlackBerry page here!
2011, like the previous year should prove to be exciting.
True, the 24 movie script has been initially rejected which means that it would take longer for 24 fans to see Jack Bauer and Chloe on the big screen, but when it comes to movies for 2011, there are already a few that I'm very excited to watch but then again this post is not about upcoming movies so I'll skip this.
For 2011, I'm excited about:
1. My brother's wedding. I think nothing can be more exciting than us joining our brother on his special day as the year opens.
2. Our trip to Bangkok.This will actually be my first time to go there and I can't wait.
3. The Rocky Horror Show, The Lion King, Closer, Next to Normal, AIDA, and The Little Mermaid - the theatre scene in Manila and here in Singapore couldn't be more vibrant.
4. Our brand new savings plan. This will at least ensure that a portion of our earnings is protected.
3. Enjoy card - I love discount cards! I just think that it's not practical for me to buy this because I'm not in Manila often but if somebody will give it to me then I'm perfectly okay with it.
4. BlackBerry Torch - Touch screen and a keyboard, BlackBerry 6, new browser - what's not to like?
5. Passport holder - I don't have a specific design in mind yet but I was thinking a passport holder and wallet in one.
Selle recently showed me the article that Windows has decided not to push through in releasing the "Courier". What was supposed to have been iPad's rival is no more. In more recent news, Research In Motion, maker of BlackBerrys also decided to step back in producing their very own tablet.
The BlackBerry maker had hoped to offer a Google(GOOG) Android-powered tablet later this year, but has now backed off the plan, says Rodman Renshaw analyst Ashok Kumar, who has been monitoring the supplier and manufacturing partners.
The iPad is probably most talked about topic in tech blogs today. It is sleek and portable; and after watching the video demo, I can't help but want one! The iBook store had me sold. I've always wanted a Kindle but it's not available here and I didn't want to order online since I won't be able to maximize its benefits.
Now that the excitement has somehow died down, I actually now have doubts. Do I really want one? See, I'm not really a MAC user. I know how some people profess their undying devotion over any Apple product (never mind if it's overpriced). I briefly considered jumping ship when I was looking for a new laptop but after trying out my friend's MacBook Pro, I still felt that I would have less compatibility issues with good old Windows.
I also had another dilemma when I was looking for a new phone. I considered the iPhone because I enjoyed Tap Tap Revenge but after seeing the many problems with it (Em-J's had his iPhone replaced due to some known issues, a friend also had her cable replaced thrice) and the potential problems that I may have with it seeing that I'm a bit clumsy, I decided to stick to my BlackBerry.
Now with the iPad, it is easy to get carried away as it really seems revolutionary...but is it really? I'm not the least bit technical so I'll comment on an end-user perspective. It does everything that an iPhone or an iPod touch does only with bigger screen and better resolution. I'm under the impression that before transferring files over, you have to sync it using iTunes which can be a hassle. Also, it doesn't have a usb port which is really useful if you're going to be using your device much like a laptop or a netbook. Likewise, similar to my beef with the iPhone, it doesn't multi-task. Seeing the many applications available, not being able to do this basic thing is a bit of a spoiler.
Then again, if all I'm after is an e-book reader, I shouldn't really be complaining as the iPad comes with heaps of extras.
For a blow by blow account of the launch, click here.
I know it has been getting some criticism because of what it's called and rightfully so. Check out the video below:
