It's been over a year since I bought any new gadgets, and this geek girl is getting twitchy! Besides, I need a carrot to motivate me into finishing the current draft of my novel, because I've been working on it since December and my enthusiasm is, well, not flagging, but definitely worn ragged...
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July 20, 2010
Upgrade, downgrade? iPhones and ebooks
June 22, 2010
Dvorak on the iPhone/iPad
If you're at all interested in the iPhone (and even if you're not), you're no doubt aware that yesterday saw the launch of the new iPhone OS (version 4), just ahead of the iPhone 4. For the writers and Dvorak users amongst us, there's some good news and some bad.
May 28, 2010
iPad - huh! What is it good for?
Today, in case you hadn't noticed, is the UK launch date of the much-anticipated Apple iPad. Now, I'm a Mac fan and a self-confessed gadget geek, so I've been following developments closely. Over the past decade, and particularly in the last three years, I've been seeking mobile computing nirvana, that perfect device that will make writing a breeze. Yeah, right.
Every time I buy a new toy, I'm disappointed; either the hardware is awkward to use or the software frustratingly limited. I don't want to waste more money on a machine that's not right for me, so this time I'm being cautious. Still, I want to look at the iPad with an open mind, and consider if it is of any use to a writer.