TomDimmock

It was about 2 weeks ago when Steve Jobs, and the Apple Crew released the Apple iPhone 3G.

Luckily, I have had a chance to play on one of these already, and am almost 100% impressed. The new software itself is very good, with not only the ability to play higher quality games, but also more day-to-day functions like the new ability to search through the contacts, which the iPhone 1st generation did not include.

The main new feature of the new iPhone is the GPS. It seemed fairly accurate to use, however did reduce the battery life a fair bit quicker than I was expecting.

The phone is using faster technology, and Internet pages are noticeably quicker due to the 3G features. Apparently, the official Apple Inc. pages are the slowest to load!!! However due to it being software powered, the phone can be updated easily.

Like a Mac, the iPhone uses Apples Mail program to look after your Email accounts, meaning that you can work away on your Emails whilst out and about. However unlike a blackberry, the iPhone is able to work with GMail’s HTML features and not strip them out. And with the touch screen, scrolling your finger across the screen is much easier than a scroll bar like my HP IPAQ.

A few things I don’t like

• The Camera needs to have a zoom and auto-focus. And 2MP is nothing with today’s technology
• Apple are not using the metallic look like their iPods, but the back is made of moulded plastic, which does not have the same “executive” feel to it.
• The Price…I am a student!

I could have written more, but don’t like to bore! All I can say is I WANT ONE. So if you are feeling kind, all cheques payable to Tom Dimmock.

Take Care…

Well…not too bad. There may have been 5 and a hlf months since my last post, but who cares! Well, some people obviously do as I have had loads of EMails from the *quiet ones* asking where I had gone.

Since my last post, I have become 18 (6th Feb!). Which means I can now buy alcohol, gamble, buy knives, go drinking. All sorts of things that I have never been able to do before!

I applied for universities to study the Paramedic Science Foundation Degree. As most people know, this has been mmy life long ambition, however I didn’t get a place to study in ‘08 mainly due to lack of driving license! I have therefore applied to study as an Operating Department Practitioner. I have an unconditional offer from Bournemouth as long as I pass the CRB (Yes…I know that makes it a conditional offer, but it was sent to me as unconditional). My placements for this will be at Taunton (long way from uni!) so I am awaiting to see if I can get the Royal Dorchester!.

I will apply to do the Paramedic Course straight after this! so those hoping to study in ‘10 or ‘11…WATCH OUT!

I had my last exam last friday (Friday 13th!!!). It was in Design and Techology. Therefore I am hoping to get my full A-Levels in Design Technology, Computing and Media Studies (or media theories as it apears to be!). I am relieved that they are all over, so lets just see how things pan out in my life.

I am still working at Tesco! Yes…still a trolley boy, but I love it out there. Have got work there this evening, but looking out the window at the weather not sure if I want to be there! I am also waiting to hear back from St Richards Hospital regarding HCA work. Healthcare Assistants being the one who does all the menial tasks such as bed baths, feeding, stocking up, talking and basic (and I mean basic!) treatment. Not to mention drinking cups of tea!

I am, of course, still with Vikki. It is coming up 14 months! It didn’t seem like yesterday that we were celbrating our years anniversiairy!

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Right…I am hoping to start doing something with my site. I am in the progress of a new design, and I therefore need to know from people what they want to see from me!

And I promise, I will blog as soon as I can, like I promised in the post called 2008