Going Mobile With Google

Recently, I decided to free up some memory on the N97. I have no idea how I ended up with a mere 10MB, but I decided to start fresh and reset the device to its original state. Ah, 50MB free. That.s more like it. I know what you're thinking. I'll have to reinstall and set up all those apps. And all those bookmarks, notes, and contats.

Yeah, I'm done with all that. I'll use Google Bookmarks from now on. That way any computer with an Internet connection will be able to access my saved sites. Also, I have switched from Bloglines to using Google Reader for my news feeds. Google Maps is installed again because Nokia Maps is rediculous, and I use the mobile web version of Gmail. Google Tasks helps me keep track of to-dos, shopping, and projects.

I use Google Calendar to track my schedule, and Google Docs is invaluable. I've also been trying out Google Voice as an alternative to make calls and send sms. For video, I have the YouTube app installed. And of course I can use Blogger just fine to post articles and other news.

So, aside from a few installable apps, everythiing I need is online. Should I need to change phones or use anothe computer, the transition will be smooth and easy.

Truck Trouble

Been having some issues with my 1972 Ford F 100 over the last couple of weeks. First, the shifter mount broke and replaced that with a new one. This week the fuel pump started leaking. Just fixed that today with a new one and also replaced the old hoses. Anyways, the old beast is running like a tank once more. At least until the next bad part shows its ugly head.

In mobile news, we've found out Nokia has a mini version of the N97 in the pipeline and looks slick, but the device specs and price will decide how successful it will be in a more savy consumer arena.

We've been playing with the new layers feature for Google Maps, and think this is the future of location-based applications. It really is a test bed for technologies like augmented reality. We love how Google Maps i

I've started a new media mesh project called N The World and have been hard at work getting that rolling. I am also learning a little about cellphone repair. I think there's great need for such a skill in the near future.

Well, that's all for now. The path is once again clear.