I live on my iPhone. And now with the BlogWriter app on my phone I may update this blog more. Haha, don’t count on it. Right now I’m just trying out the lite free version. So far I’m impressed. The GUI is simple and easy to use. The full version which is $4.99 has more features and is able to do more than just text edits.

Do you have any blogging or other favorite iPhone apps?

Youz gotsta check it out!

iPod Customer = PC owner. Not technology-tarded. Has learned to think for themselves.

Mac Customer = Mac owner. Technology-tarded. Doesn’t know how to work a computer or want to learn how.

I am an iPod Customer. I wanted to buy an mp3 player. Because I am so seemingly hip and awesome (stupid) I bought an iPod Nano. Yes, I got 4GB of space for the price of 512K, but its pink sleek body makes me look cool at the gym.

I have never dropped my iPod. I have never “hacked” it. I have never spilled something on it. I’ve hardly even used it (simply because I am too lazy to pull out cables, open iTunes, let it take forever to load, blah blah blah). I have treated this object better than myself keeping it tucked away in a savvy even hipper silicone case. Then IT happened.

I enjoyed 30 minutes of music, turned it off to occupy myself with some other busy activity, and went to turn it back on. I know what you’re thinking, “Well obviously it didn’t turn on and so you think Apple is lame because something just happened to break in your hands.” You are right. Almost. It didn’t turn on. “Aw, that effin blows! Maybe by some freak accident the screen went out or the battery has narcolepsy. I’ll just plug it into my computer and wake it up!” Nope.

I was disappointed, but I know technology and I know shit happens. I could get it repaired, but would it be worth it? Should I buy another disaster? Should I just buy a Zune? *Cringe* Hmm, I’ll explore my options. How much will it cost me to fix my pink pretty? Easy question? Ha! If you said yes, you don’t know Apple. I sure didn’t.

Today I had to call off work because of a series of unfortunate events (not nearly as cute as the book) and so while I was out and about saving the planet I thought I would catch this Apple falling from the tree. The closest Apple store to my apartment is about 30 minutes away. Not a heart breaker but I don’t own a gas fairy.

I struggled to find the Apple store. Found it. Sigh of relief. Sigh of annoyance. There is a greeter. I know they are supposed to help, but they just piss me off even more. Here is how our short interaction went:

Trendy MacTard: Hi! How can I help you?
Cute Geeky Girl: My iPod is broken and I–
Trendy MacTard: Do you have an appointment?
Cute Geeky Girl: No?
Trendy MacTard: Well you need to make an appointment with the Genius Bar. It’s really easy you can do it online on any computer at www.macannoyance.com. (He proceeds to walk me to a MacBook) You will need to make the appointment two days out. (Bridge troll must have missed his spot since he tried to jolt back to the front door)
Cute Geeky Girl: Are you serious? That sucks! Do you have a chart, handout, or pamphlet on repair costs?
Trendy MacTard: (Dumbfounded) No. It depends on what it wrong with it and what it will take for them to fix it. But they will take care of you.
Cute Geeky Girl: Do you have any sort of troubleshooting steps online?
Trendy MacTard: Yes, they have some online. (and runs away like a little girl)

I understand computer support. I do computer support. It sucks. I get it. But why in the universe would I make an appointment to pay someone to fix said electronic? I can wait on hold. I can wait in line. That is normal. These MacTards are not my doctor. Why are they so holy that I must work around their convenience? This is just an iPod. What if I had a big presentation due that was stored on my magically perfect MacBook? And to think, I was almost converted.

Like I said, I know tech support. I know what will happen when I finally get to talk to Einstein MacTard. If he is a little less tarded than his coworkers, he may just give me an estimate. I will walk away, consider it, and never buy an Apple product again.

After my gallop through the Apple orchard I decided to hit up Google and see if anyone else had experienced this. Sure enough, the internet is filled with abused appointment makers all blogging about their glorious day trip to happy Apple town. I should have seen it coming. I have had to call Apple support before. My success rate, zero. Every single time I was spoken down to, and every single time I got so angry I hung up. Imagine that, a computer technician that started out her career on the phones got so fed up that she hung up? I sympathize with these people, it can be hard work. It takes A LOT to get me that upset because I have been trained on how to keep my cool over the phone. How can Apple get away with treating people like this.

I know that was a lot to read, and I thank you for hearing through my endeavors and dealing with my smelly grammar. If you are a Googler who got stuck in the same situation, I am so sorry. If I had the money, I would fly you a brand spankin new 100GB iPod Touch in a private hydrogen powered jet plated in unicorn horn ivory. I feel your pain, mate. Here, have an ehug. Unless leprechauns appear at the Apple store tomorrow I hereby dub this blog an Apple Unfanboy Zone and future Apple posts shall wreak of negativity. If you are a geeky girl who loves Apple, check out GeekSugar.com. That website is so crappy it’s not even worth hyperlinking to. It is very Apple biased and the writer (Harvard grad and Google intern) thinks a mobo does not effect the processing speed of a computer. Which is one reason why Mac Customer = Technology-tarded. Don’t worry your little head, I’ll be sure to post more examples later.

  Pearl tickled Pink?
I found this on ShinyShiny a few weeks ago and I’ve fallen in love. I have a Pearl already and it’s amazing! The Pearl 8130 has a 2.0 Megapixel camera, QWERTY keyboard, and built in GPS. Sadly, the Pink Pearl is only offered through Verizon. However, I’m sure you can find an unlocked one on eBay. Now that I’ve had a smartphone, I could never go back. If you haven’t made the switch yet, I highly recommend it. BlackBerries are still my number one choice because they are small, cute, and packed with punch! Unlike the iPhone, the endless supply of free apps for the BlackBerries won’t brick your precious little phone.

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There are so many laptop bags out there. I’m constantly coming across brands that are too ugly, too over the top, and too expensive. Here we have a bag from Macy’s that is classic added with a splash of either pink, green, or blue. And on sale for $50…yes, please!

Here are the Specs:
• Measures 17″ x 13″ x 5″
• Accommodates most laptops with screens up to 15″
• Four external pockets for umbrella, water bottle, PDA or cell phone
• Easy-access organizer with tricot-lined pockets and more
• Removable zippered pouch with retainer cord keeps small accessories close-at-hand
• Elegant and comfortable grab handles for over-the-shoulder or in-hand carrying
• 1680d ballistic fabric on bottom for added durability

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Uh huh, you read that right. Girl Gamer Magazine from Nintendo. I read about this on Kotaku which didn’t seem to be too fond of it. They focused on stereotypes, pointing out the “Cooking Mama 2” and the “Imagine: Babies” highlights on the cover. What do they expect? The magazine is targeted to 10-16 year old young ladies. I’m not sure Call of Duty 4 is on their minds. The little girl in me gets excited to see this! I want to sit at home read my Girl Gamer and play video games all day. Yay! It’s quite a bummer this is only in the UK for now. I wanted to find out more information than what I read on Kotaku but I wasn’t able to find any official news from Nintendo about their new magazine.