Filled Under: Opinions
ifrogz iPhone 3G Luxe Case
I was recently given the ifrogz iPhone 3G case as a gift from a family member, and was thrilled with it as soon as I opened it. Of course, it was black and orange so what do you expect?! The first thing I noticed was that it was very sturdy. I previously had been using a rubber cover, mainly to avoid scratches. This was decent also but that is for another review.
The sturdiness worried me at first. I don’t want a case to make my phone look bulky. I really like the look of the iPhone without a case, and in fact preferred it that way. The case was in two pieces, the larger one being orange. The bottom was black. The two pieces slide onto the phone and interlock, giving it a very secure but not damaging fit. This was yet another thing that I liked.
The previous rubber case would pick up lint from my pocket, causing dust buildup inside the case. This actually caused scratching on the phone’s corners. I did NOT want this to happen again. Thinking about this I hesitated to put the case on my phone. Finally I broke down and put it on.
In the next few days I noticed that the phone didn’t slip out of may hand anymore. This would obviously extend the life of the phone. I was beginning to love the case.
Something like a month later I decided to remove the case and see the damage. There wasn’t any! No dust had made its way into the case. Better, yet there were no scratches on the back whatsoever. Great case!
In summary:
I would suggest this case to anyone who asks about it.
It protected my phone in an exceptional manner.
It is so cool looking you won’t want to take it off.
And finally, It is a great buy for the price! (In my opinion.)
Popularity: 74% [?]
Macworld Expectations
In cooperation with the popular pre-Macworld phenomena, I would like to note a few of my predictions for Macworld this year. The order does not add or take away from how likely or unlikely I thing one thing or another is.
1. A Large Screen version of iPod Touch
2. Steve’s departure from the company (Sell your stocks now. Seriously, stop reading and sell!!!)
3. Updates to Macbook Pro (a 17″ model) and Mac Mini line
4. An update to iLife and possibly iWork
5. Push Notifications for iPhone *Crosses fingers*
6. Snow Leopard
7. No sign of Steve whatsoever. Apple has already confirmed this, however there are still people out there that think he will show up “Cameo” style. Not gonna happen. Press release said it all.
Of these, I am most convinced that the first one will happen, and praying that two does not.
Popularity: 91% [?]
Why The Cult Of Apple is Existent
Well, there are obviously many reasons for this, but the most prominent is Apple’s excellence in customer care. I have had more than my share of calls to AppleCare for various reasons, but this one topped the list.
My iPhone had begun to crack starting at the edge of the 30-pin connector and growing into a nice hairline crack. I was really disappointed to see this, as I had been obsessively careful with the phone, so this type of thing would not happen. I immediately reviewed the day and realized I had not done anything to cause the crack.
Knowing this, of course, I called Apple while I was at school (best teacher ever). They basically told me that they couldn’t finish the service call before the schoolday was over (15 minutes). I said this was okay and they gave me a case number.
As soon as I got home I made it a priority to call back, and after emailing the rep a couple pictures of the crack, he decided to send me a brand new phone, free of charge. I was, of course, thrilled! I thanked him profusely and went on with my day.
I finally received the box and shipped the phone off. I couldn’t believe the attention to detail in everything down to the shipping supplies. The sent me TAPE. I did not even have to track down tape to pack the phone. Apple never ceases to amaze me with their customer support!
Four or five days later, I had an appointment and had to come home from school early. On the trip from school in the car, my mom asked me why on Earth Apple had sent me 2 iPhones instead of one. Of course I replied that she couldn’t be right. It must be to ship something else back! Nope Apple really had sent me two brand new iPhones.
I, being the amazing person that I am ;), immediately called Apple (only after thinking about keeping the phone :P). When I got on the line with the guy, he sounded flabbergasted that they had sent me two phones. He mentioned that this had never happened. I told him the days they were received and the serial numbers, and he told me how things needed done.
But, the cool part happened at the end of this call. He asked me my age, and I told him. He then replied that he was thrilled that I was honest about it, and forwarded me to his boss or whoever. His boss yet again commended me and asked if there was an iPhone accessory that I had my eye on for my iPhone. I told him I really liked the Apple bluetooth headset. He said he would overnight it personally that day!
This simply proves why Apple has such a faithful user base. Apple has always had the best customer support I have ever used. And, as far as paying for support, it is worth it.
Popularity: 92% [?]
Trimester Two
Yes, trimester two. The horror of trimester two. I have two classes that are challenging in trimester two; English Honors and Biology Honors. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I signed up for those two classes. The English teacher told us that we should expect to work the hardest we have ever worked in any other class… In that class. And Biology is set up in the worst way possible, many, many projects. Wonderful! NOT. I have found that I learn a lot more in classes that are taught through taking and studying notes.
The only class that I am very happy with is Radio. The teacher, as always, is AWESOME. Those of you from school know she is the video teacher as well as TV and Radio. I will be ON the school’s station, which runs 24/7. I am so verrrry excited.
That is about all for now. TTYL
Popularity: 92% [?]
“I Couldn’t Live Like That”
So, if you follow me on Facebook you will know that I had that quote up for a few days. That is because it profoundly affected my outlook on my life. Yes, just that phrase, along with a little bit more of the conversation that I cannot recall quotably. I also said that I could not be boring. I should not be boring.
Boring is exactly the kind of person that I have never wanted to be. Yet, I have been settling for the easy standard of mediocrity. The standard of being boring in my life. That is not good enough, nor will it ever be. When people ask me how I am doing I always respond in the same way. “So, So,” or “Okay”. Never do I say “Pretty Good” This is a small thing, but I know for a fact how being around people who are doing well or are happy can change the entire experience.
Listening to Troy, who I had the pleasure of spending most of the week last week with, amongst many other great folks, helped me see what was wrong with me lately. Ya know, I never thought about how to be more positive, or how to be more friendly, or, God forbid, more exciting. I started to realize that I have been on autopilot for the last 2 years.
I have always told myself that I want to be one of those people who is constantly doing something exciting and new. And, I feel like MonaVie is one of those things. Yes, it is juice, but it is bigger than just juice. The people that I get to hang out with because of this product are amazing!
I wrote this post because of something that Riley said to me after dinner a couple nights ago. He, in essence, said he did not want to be one of those people who went through the same routine every day. He wanted to be someone who was exciting. He just didn’t know how someone could spend their life bored and alone. I know! I’ve been doing it for two years.
That is going to change. Just within the past two days I have seen how much better a day can be when you spend it with a positive outlook. Your outlook on life even improves when you stop hanging around with negative people. I intend to do both of those things. I intend to be the outgoing, adventurous, friendly, happy, and positive person that I was before my life got turned upside down. Which, I am now realizing may not have been as horrendously horrible as I thought it was.
Things will be different. Things will be better. My life shall improve. My life will no longer be blah, but instead vivid. And whe asked how I am I will be “Great!” Thanks to anyone I mentioned in this post. You know who you are.
Popularity: 99% [?]
Hillary For Prez
Hillary For President from Andrew Case on Vimeo.
Popularity: 53% [?]
Why Vote Hillary?
Why Vote For Hillary?
A look into the Clinton Supporters mind.
Andrew Case
8th Grade Persuasive Essay • Middle School • March 24, 2008
Why Vote For Hillary?
Just a few of the many reasons.
Election 2008
My Thoughts on Election 2008!
Are you tired of all of the warped political banter on the news lately? Well, you can simplify your life by making a single decision. If you tune out all of the news about candidates and make a wise and informed choice, you will no longer need to listen to the banter. When making your wise and informed choice Hillary Clinton is by far one of the best political candidates because she wants to fix the current NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) situation, she wants to provide healthcare for every American, and because she is not afraid to state her views on various major political issues.
First of all, NAFTA is currently in a very bad state. The standards that were to be established by enforcing this agreement are no longer being followed. This is a very unfortunate thing because NAFTA has always had great potential to help America. When NAFTA was enacted it was to help open trade between The US, Canada, and Mexico, and to help improve working conditions for laborers in all three countries. Unfortunately in just sixteen years these standards have begun to be ignored, in turn dropping the standards for working conditions in these countries. Hillary CLinton wants to “fix” NAFTA by telling the other countries involved in the trade agreement that the US will pull out of NAFTA unless working standards are enforced as they were written in 1992. Do you have a family member who works in a factory with unfortunately poor working conditions? Hillary wants to help THAT family member.
Second, America’s healthcare system is in need of very intensive and major reform. People die every day because selfish insurance companies refuse to pay their medical bills. Insurance companies refuse to cover things like ambulance bills because they are not “pre-approved”. Maybe you are supposed to get the ride approved in the last few seconds of consciousness before you pass out from falling from the top of a building. America is letting these insurance companies commit murder every single day! Why would anyone ever stand for this!? Hillary does not stand for this type of utter manslaughter. Hillary wants to enact a universal healthcare plan for every single American. That is correct, every single one. How can America afford this you ask? Hillary wants to take back the money that big businesses have been stealing form middle class Americans for years and years.
Third, but most definitely not last, Hillary is not afraid to state her views on the numerous political issues in America today. She will not accept support from violent groups of people. Hillary’s campaign, unlike others’ is not based on buzz words and empty promises. Barack Obama always only says enough to sound good to all of the Liberals/ Democrats. He has never really stated an opinion on the big issues. Hillary is a candidate who will stand for what she believes in. And she believes in America!
Yes, Hillary wants to fix NAFTA, Reform healthcare, and can state her opinions confidently, but these are just a few of the very numerous reasons Hillary Clinton will make a great president for a great country. I hope this makes you think about who you really want as the President Of The Untied States Of America for the next four maybe even eight years! Now, go turn of the CNN political garbage’ and relax knowing you are informed!
Popularity: 49% [?]