It's not the hardware, says Engadget HD.
Essential accessories for iPhone
Yes, iPhone is still more than 2 months away but I already know what accessories I would be buying or looking for when it is finally out on the street.
- Carrying case – During the MacWorld keynote, Steve Job did not mention whether a carrying case will be included in the iPhone package. Most probable reason is that they are still in the design stage so they have nothing to show yet. But given the history of iPod carrying case Apple includes in the box, I would imagine it will be just functional and will create a huge 3rd party market. Ideally, the case has to be thin but well made so not to increase the bulk of the iPhone. Somehow the case has to made taking the iPhone out easy so the chance of dropping the phone would be minimum. And most importantly, the headphone jack has to be accessible while the phone are inside or outside the case.
- Screen protector – Assuming that Apple is not using the ultra tough coating invented by TDK, some type of screen protector that allows the touch screen to be used is needed.
- Bluetooth stereo headphones – Apple is providing a wired stereo headphone with microphone as accessory but I am hoping the iPhone will support A2DP Bluetooth profile so a wireless Bluetooth headphones can be used instead.
- Solar/Battery charger – The battery in the iPhone is not changeable like in the iPod. I don't think it is an issue since there are plenty of ways to charge it up (e.g. from desktop computer via USB cable, power charger from wall socket or car socket, etc.) but for those situations where electrical power is unavailable (let's say I'm on a beach) then a solar recharger would come in handy.
New banner/theme
After briefly flirted with using the London's Eye as the banner, I think this tennis one is much better. The only gripe I have is that I can't change the text colour to white so the title stands out better.
(And yes, that is my foot at the service line)
Apple TV and 5.1 surround sound myth
For those who are not home theatre experts, this page debunks the myth that Apple TV can't handle 5.1 surround sounds.
Dead to me
Ever since we sacrified part of the first season of Star Trek: Enterprise for the final seaon of X-Files, the whole series is dead to Eiron and me. But now that Gillian Anderson has announced not returning as Dana Scully for the second X-Files movie and Julianne Moore playing her instead, can the series be dead-ier for us? I was all ready to go watch the sequel for old time sake but now there is no way I would see it. Julianne Moore is just bad (not even ok) actress and more likely than not will butcher the role of Dana Scully.
Lost in Colonisation 