http://www.risottosblog.com cat /dev/brain 2>&1 Sun, 11 May 2008 13:34:29 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I recently got myself an Asus eeePC 4G. I wasn't that impressed with the pre-installed Xandros linux, so I went on installing a brand new Ubuntu 8.04. I also got myself a Novatel Ovation MC950D USB HSUPA modem, which allows me to connect to my local 3G carrier, Sunrise T@ke ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2008/05/04/asus-eeepc-with-novatel-opticon-mc950d-hsdpa-3g-modem/ Because it seems like just everyone is making wild predictions about the next iPhone, let me share my very own insider story. The next iPhone will not have a 3G radio, it will come with a pre-installed 4G IMS radio. 3G will be skipped in benefit of gaining an edge over ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2008/04/30/iphone-3g-to-sport-4g-radio-att-to-cut-price-to-1/ Appelinsider is announcing a 3g iPhone launch for June. While I think there will be an announcement about a 3g iPhone, I don't think the 3g iPhone will be launched in June. First of all, the FCC filing did not show up yet. Apple has to file devices with new ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2008/04/18/3g-iphone-announcement-in-june-likely-launch-not-likely-first-3g-launch-in-switzerland/ Schon zum zweiten mal konnte ich auf HD Suisse ein Fussballspiel mitverfolgen. Heute war es das Viertelfinale des UEFA Cups zwischen Arsenal und Liverpool, während das erste Spiel das EM Testspiel Schweiz-Deutschland war. Heute Abend wurde spielerisch durchaus mehr geboten, als beim traurigen, ersten Länderspiel und auch optisch gesehen sind ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2008/04/09/trauerspiel-am-schweizer-fernsehen-mit-hd-suisse/ Apple just recently announced the iPhone SDK including a roadmap for the next iPhone firmware functionality. Interestingly, Apple will be adopting ActiveSync for over-the-air synchronization with Exchange and compatible servers (Zimbra?). The firmware update will also include enterprise WPA2 and VPN support. The update is announced for June (read, the ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2008/03/09/why-there-wont-be-a-3g-iphone-before-the-end-of-the-year/ Update: As you may know, widespread unlocking methods are available now to unlock an iPhone from it's SIM lock. As I just read on the new AT&T FAQ for the Apple iPhone it looks like it won't work in Europe yet. From the FAQ (notice the typo? :) ):Q. I'm an ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2007/06/27/iphone-wont-work-in-europe-yet/ A new version of the Nokia Blackberry Connect Client is available on the Nokia Business website. The new version carries the number 4.0 and supposedly supports the synchronization of the address book and of folders. It looks like a major release with lots of  new features. The size of the ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2007/06/03/blackberry-connect-40-for-e-series-availlable/ I just got myself a new Nokia E61i, so I wont need the much heeded E61 and E65 anymore. Both phones are up for sale at ricardo: Nokia E65 auction Nokia E61 auction Both units are in a mint condition, have no sim lock and both are still covered by warranty! Take a ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2007/05/28/nokia-e61-and-e65-up-for-sale/ To reset and wipe the whole memory of a Nokia E65 use this key sequence: *#7370# . You will be asked to enter the phone lock code. Contrary to the method used for the Nokia E61 holding down the "green" key, 3 and * while booting wont succeed in resetting ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2007/05/27/how-to-reset-a-nokia-e65/ Tonight we had a total lunar eclipse here in Europe. I tried to take some pictures of it with my new Nikon D80 I bought a month ago. Though taking pictures of the sky at night showed much more difficult than I thought! First of all, you don't have a chance ... http://www.risottosblog.com/2007/03/04/taking-pictures-of-the-moons-eclipse/