Details on my hiking blog.
Category: hiking
iPhone 3GS – What it means to Canadians
From Amber MacAurthur, geek babe:
On June 8th, 2009, news of a faster and cheaper iPhone made headlines. This latest release includes new enhancements such as a built-in camcorder, longer battery life, and voice control. The camera is now 3 megapixels, which will increase the quality of photos substantially, and on the camcorder side, you can trim videos you shoot simply by using your finger. Apple calls this 3GS, “the fastest, most powerful iPhone yet,” with up to 32GB of storage. Most importantly, this time around, Canadians will not be left behind.
Rogers has confirmed that, along with Fido, they will be launching the new 16GB and 32GB Apple iPhone 3GS on June 19th. The prices are $199(16GB) and $299(32GB), both will be available in black or white. The existing iPhone 3G (8GB) will be for sale for just $99 (on a three year voice and data contract). If you don’t want to sign a contract, that is also an option. Rogers and Fido will, once again, be offering the $30/6GB plan for iPhone customers for a limited period.
On the software side, both iPhone 3GS and 3G users will be able to download a free update, which includes the much desired cut, copy, and paste, among dozens more additional features.
Insofar as tethering, which allows you to share your iPhone internet connection with your computer, Rogers will support this feature for existing models and new models of the iPhone on both brands.
All of this news is refreshing for Canadian iPhone lovers. No longer will we have to sneak across the border to get our Apple phone fix or gaze into the eyes of proud iPhone owners on YouTube. Instead, we’ll be sharing the features of this year’s sexiest phone around the same time as the rest of the world.
Gizmo Diva – The iPhone 3GS – What it means to Canadians
The app I’m most interested in is the new Accuterra … Must Have iPhone App for Hikers.
why didn’t you tell me Death Valley was HOT?
One of the hottest places in the world.
I was going to tent in the dunes one night … but it was 99F at 10PM.
More photos coming soon.
My first hike was Kearsarge Pass in the snowy Eastern Sierra.
Rick is history at Altadore
Last August I went back to my old gymnastics club as interim Technical Director … for 4-8 weeks.
May 30th, 9 months later, I’m finally returning to semi-retirement.
My 22nd season at Altadore Gymnastics is history.
It was a good year, overall. But my personal philosophy and life goals are incompatible with a 50hr, 6-day-a-week intense job.
I had not enough time and/or energy to do much aside from WORK all Winter. Life is too short for that.
I’m en route to Death Valley, California for hiking as this is posted. (I scheduled it to publish in the future.)
No doubt I’ll be back at Altadore in future. More history.
I’m staying on as volunteer consultant to the Board and Staff.
Rick currently traveling
Expect delays approving comments.
first hike of the Summer …
I was looking for a good first hike of the season. And a chance to test my full set of gear.
My original plan of scrambling Ha Ling, then wild camping, was abandoned after I heard about a better option from local hiker Kelly Mock.
In fact, I walked out Kelly’s front door directly to the trailhead and up the mountain …
read more – scrambling Lady MacDonald, Canmore, Alberta
tenting Canmore Sunday night
details on my hiking site
Contact me if you want to tag along.
dreaming of a desert hike …
It’s bloody SNOWING in Calgary.
I need 5-6 days in an arid, quiet, bleakly beautiful wilderness.
Photo © 1998-2008 Abe Kleinfeld
www.abekleinfeld.com
… I’m ripping library books on MP3 right now, getting ready for future hiking adventures.
Rick McCharles 