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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Monday, 22 October 2012. Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. However,by the time I made it to my ultimate destination in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio - I felt like I had just lived the movie Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, but without John Candy as a travelling companion. My dear wife Louise points out that I would in fact have been the noisy, inappropriate and annoying John Candy character however, and on reflection I guess she is right! Sadly, once again, the flight was delayed, ...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): Tech Roundup
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Monday, 5 November 2012. Thoughts on iPad Mini. When pre-orders for the iPad Mini opened up, the device quickly sold out as is normal with the latest and greatest Apple gadget. However, on the actual launch day, not many people turned up to Apple stores apparently. I'll wait until the next generation when they will figure out how to get the retina display into the device without making it thicker or compromising battery life. Thoughts on the 4th Generation iPad. I've not ...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): Apple Event Highlights
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Wednesday, 24 October 2012. The new Macbook Pro, iMac, and Mac Mini are all fine and dandy if you are a designer/graphicsy type person, but I'll be honest and say they don't excite me as much as the two new iOS devices, so unsurprisingly I'm going to focus on the latter devices instead. Let's start with the 4th generation iPad. How is it different? I have the Google Nexus 7, and it's a good device. It's not a great device however, and this is why I am currently trying...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): July 2012
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Tuesday, 31 July 2012. I really hope this isn't the next iPhone! A lot of respected tech websites having been showing these pictures over the past few days. Apparently they leaked from a source in China where Apple hardware is manufactured, and many are claiming that this will in fact be what the next iPhone looks like. Lets be honest, Android phones are evolving - and many of them are looking very very sleek. Shows what I know doesn't it! All I can really do for now is c...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): June 2012
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Saturday, 30 June 2012. Trip to The Apple Store. With our children at their Grandparents for the day, Louise and I decided to have lunch at the Gateshead Metrocentre, and any trip to the Metrocentre is not complete without popping into the Apple Store. I wanted to take a look at the new retina MacBook and I have to say I wasn't disappointed. Now, I don't think in this "Post PC era" that I will ever buy another laptop again, but if I did - then this would be the one. Frida...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): August 2011
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Tuesday, 2 August 2011. Are you the person responsible for. OK, I hate talking to people on the phone at the best of times. In fact, I'll go to great lengths to avoid speaking to people on the phone. If a number comes up that I don't recognize, or it's blocked - then I won't answer it as chances are it's someone that I perceive as a pest! Hello, Are you the person responsible for your Company Mobile Contracts? Erm, not much! I'm instantly infuriated by the small talk and ...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): Is it just me, or do the Android folk seem a bit touchy?
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Wednesday, 19 September 2012. Is it just me, or do the Android folk seem a bit touchy? Ever since the iPhone 5 was announced a week ago, I've seen many a review of the device by respected tech journalists (I'm not jealous at all by the way). The overwhelmingly positive reaction, coupled with the absolutely incredible pre-order demand from consumers leaves my own anticipation for the device sky high. I simply cannot wait to get my hands on it! They obviously feel that thei...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): March 2011
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Wednesday, 23 March 2011. The Apple waiting game. In my 20 years as an I.T. Professional, I cannot recall ever being so excited about a particular organisation and its products. I am now a true believer in Steve Jobs and his Apple Empire. Now that she is out of contract however, she is being bombarded with calls and texts from her mobile provider, who seem absolutely desperate to give her the iPhone 4 and lock her into a shiny new 18 month contract. What's the problem...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): January 2011
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Wednesday, 12 January 2011. Louise starting Slimming world last year has turned out to be an incredible catalyst for weight loss and healthy eating throughout our family, not excluding myself. The pic taken today clearly illustrates that it is haircut time again however. It's looking a bit helmety and lego man like again isn't it! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile. George and Oliver Risings Blog. Nostalgia Moment - Old Newcastle vs New Newcastle. Have y...
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1): August 2012
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Grumpy I.T. Bloke (Version 1.1). Thursday, 30 August 2012. Samsung need to learn how to take it on the chin! Samsung are really starting to bug me with their defiant attitude and their victim complex. Now don't get me wrong, it's no secret that I am a bit of an "Apple Fanboy". That being said though, I do like a lot of what Samsung do. In fact, I have 2 Samsung LED TVs in my home, as when it comes to TVs I don't think they can be beaten. Undoubtedly, Samsung will appeal. Of this there can be little d...
