iPhone

iPhone Photo Note

So apparently the iPhone does not have the ability to properly display .jpg files saved in CMYK color mode. (As opposed to the more standard RGB color mode.)

This would not normally present much of a problem, unless one is away at a conference for work all day, without access to a real computer, and that happens to be the exact same day one’s editor sends preliminary images of one’s book cover … with a note that she needs feedback immediately since we’re racing to get this done and into the catalog.

In that case, one might find oneself staring in horror at a darkened, polarized, incomprehensible negative-style image which one’s editor insists is the artwork. One might then spend several minutes searching for the professional, diplomatic way to say, “Sweet Jesus on a soggy Saltine, what the smeg have I done to piss you off so badly that you want to inflict this drug-induced nightmare on my book and my readers?”

Happily, I eventually made it home and pulled it up on my computer, where it rendered properly. And I love it.

I promise to share just as soon as I can 🙂

iPhone Review (and a Christmas Song)

I’ve had the iPhone 4, hereafter known as Shinynewphone, for a few months now.  I figured it was time to describe the pros and cons of the new toy.  Overall, I’m quite happy.  Details beneath the cut, along with a sample photo and a video of my son singing Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.

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iPhone Apps?

Thanks for everyone’s input on my iPhone vs. Droid X debate last month.  After thinking about it, I ultimately decided to go for the iPhone.

People made a lot of good points about providers and coverage, but a few people also asked what I’d primarily be using it for.  It sounds odd, but I don’t actually use my cellphone for a lot of calling and texting.  I expect to use this more for web-based updates (Twitter/Facebook), e-mail, and as a convenient camera for taking pics/video of the family and anything else that looks interesting.

It was the camera that ultimately pushed me over to the iPhone.  The Droid has more megapixels, but in pretty much every comparison I found, the iPhone just took better pictures and video.

I’ve been notified that my shiny new phone should show up by the weekend.  So I should have just enough time to figure the silly thing out before heading to World Fantasy, which means I can finally be one of the Cool Authors posting updates and pics from the con.

For those of you who’ve used these things, what apps do you recommend?  What are the must-have additions, not to mention the fun stuff?