iphone vs blackberry vs G1 vs ?

I dropped my sturdy and much loved, two year old, little old Motorola phone a couple of weeks ago and it died. Luckily my husband had an extra that he was going to switch to that I am temporarily using while I determine which phone is the best for me.

I am on the hunt and looking at all the options out there. I am wondering if I should replace it with another simple cell phone or one of these new fangled "smart phones". I have to judge the cost, the necessity, the fun and the addiction factors. There are so many options. I have recently started using more of the features on my phone such as texting for twittering and would love to be able to post pictures from where ever I am. I am also wondering what will stand up to abuse and work nicely for me. My family has also begun using mixed calendars on google with success and I would like to have a phone with which I can use these calendars.

I am going to researching and thought I would blog about my search. I know there are other moms out there who would like to enter this geeky world of organizational tools. I'll give you what I got.


and here's a joke smart phone
http://www.pomegranatephone.com/

and the iphone comes out on November 7th, 2008

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iphone-info.jsp#0faqSection0
http://www.pomegranatephone.com/novascotia.html


iphone vs blackberry vs G1 vs Moto Q vs Treo

iphone :
downers: intn'l rates are said to very high so BB is best for a lot of intn'l travel


J.D. Power Ranks Apple iPhone Highest
BlackBerry manufacturer RIM (703) and Samsung (701) follow Apple in the rankings.
http://iclarified.com/entry/index.php?enid=2191

here is another article on Smart Phone from Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/06/AR2008110603457.html

the new BlackBerry Review
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/bus/stories/DN-techreview_07bus.ART.State.Edition1.4adf393.html

G1 from T-Mobile Review from PC (Google Android Phone)
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2331003,00.asp

CNET iPhone vs T-Mobile G1
http://www.cnet.com/8301-17918_1-10081814-85.html

The iPhone 3G beats the G1 in the CNET Prizefight:

http://reviews.cnet.com/4370-6454_7-644-101.html?tag=centerColumnArea1.2


One of my main desires is to be able to use my google calendar on my some to be new smartphone and am looking on the web to try and see if this is possible These guys have the same desire:

http://forums.ilounge.com/archive/index.php/t-233590.html
http://carymillsap.blogspot.com/2008/05/syncing-ical-feeds-with-my-iphone-not.html
http://digivation.net/2008/08/03/sync-google-calendar-and-the-iphone-calendar-ota-for-free

and it looks like this is the answer:
http://www.nuevasync.com/apple_info.html

another approach but looks more complicated
http://weldon.whipple.org/2008/09/how-i-sync-my-google-calendar-to-my.html

iPhone G3 - latest info from Apple
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/specials/iphone-info.jsp#0faqSection0

Motherhood - "a revolution for the brain,"

The many advantages of Motherhood

http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/08/opinion/08ellison.html

Level Down for Obama

IMG_7104.JPG, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

I found my name on the list of voters and was happy to see it there.

I voted for Obama & Biden on the Working Families ticket as you can see here, recorded for historical purposes. I had the Tulip in the booth with me and she assisted in the magic moment. We didn't shed any tears as many did, we pulled the big lever at the bottom. There was a moment when it was stuck and the lady had to help us.

Now if I could get my hands on a copy of New York Times.

Happy Poll Workers In Brooklyn

IMG_7087.JPG, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

This was the first time in my life that I had to wait on line to vote and I've done a lot of voting. Our neighbor had texted me that she'd had a long long wait earlier in the day so I came prepared. I didn't have to wait in the long line outside because my neighbors insisted that I could go in front because I had a child in the stroller. I went inside and ended up waiting in the wrong line inside and then was sent to the proper line.

The workers inside our polling place were friendly and helpful as was everyone there to vote. It was a crowd. The atmosphere inside was on the verge of festive, with everyone trying to get the serious business done.

I took a few pictures inside with my big camera and the poll workers asked me where I was from. I said "down the street, I am just excited". They laughed and said they were excited too and were hoping to get a copy of the pictures. I ran into friend there who were also with their kids and big cameras. I hope they get these pictures because I have no way to get in touch with them.

It was an incredibly exciting moment.

Voting line at Jackie Robinson in Crown Heights Brooklyn

IMG_7108.JPG, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

This is the line for our district to vote outside of Jackie Robinson School on McKeever in Crown Heights Brooklyn. The line was so long early in the day that it made the news and people reported having to wait in line over two hours. Here is the link to the news story

http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/11/04/early-lines-reported-at-many-polling-places/scp=1&sq=voters%20lining%20up%20at%20p.s.%20375&st=cse

and here is a ling to a yourtube video for another local voting hot spot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzW-YaSQLbh8

Tulip Family on Parade

IMG_6996.JPG, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

We finished the NYC Halloween Parade in our Edward Gorey finest.

RIP Jake

Jake & me on Roof at South 8th in Williamsburng, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

Phat Orange Cat Jake & me on Roof at South 8th in Williamsburg

Jake Man Jack enjoying the Pre-Mermaid Costuming Party at home

cat & viking gear, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

RIP Jack Man Jack - Best Phat Orange Cat ever. He died in my arms Sunday October 19th, 7:18pm.

Lady Kong break dances at Honk!

IMG_2553.JPG, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

The third year of HONK! This was a massive good time with 25 bands and over 300 musicians in a quaint little town outside of Boston, MA in Somerville, MA

We came, we played, we loved, fought and when we weren't performing spent a great deal of time in the parking lot.

This is Kong break dancing in the street during a parade with all the Honkers! & local community groups from Somerville to Harvard Square Octoberfest celebration

little mister E

little mister E, originally uploaded by tarafireball.

This is a photo from a wild kid party. I am going to see if I can post to my blog from my Flickr account and see if it works