Today was the day the SIM went in and the full immersion was to start. After yesterday’s random reboot problems were solved, there was still a niggling issue with performance. Touch responsiveness has always seemed sluggish and reactive, and according to precentral (again) this was because of detailed logging being switched on by default. If… Continue reading Pre3xistence Day 1
Author: Walter
Redeemed by Jesus, married to Steph, father of three beautiful girls. Friend, musician, nerd, appreciator of good food, coffee and the Oxford comma
Pre3xistence: Day 0
After all the enthusiasm of last night, this morning’s cold hard daylight revealed a clean cutover would require some additional tools (like a micro-SIM tray). These will be acquired post-haste. In the meanwhile, I have been playing carrying out detailed testing of the Pre as a fat iPod Touch. Items of note from day zero:
Pre3xistence Prelude
This evening, a good friend popped over with his kids for dinner. And with a small box from America. Apparently, despite its being killed off prior to launch by the even shorter-lived CEO Leo, the AT&T-version Pre3 is available for sale – if you know where to look. This good friend happens to know I’m… Continue reading Pre3xistence Prelude
Thoughts on Siri & Search
I’ve been conversing on and off with Siri since she first appeared in our house, trapped between two sheets of Gorilla Glass. Some things of note so far…
Condescension
So I’d put our youngest to bed but she refused to settle. One extended cuddle, drink of water, lullaby, dummy attachment, and short cuddle later, she was still upset. No idea what was wrong, I was starting to get frustrated – but then noticed that she’d been pointing at the floor the whole time. Lightbulb… Continue reading Condescension
Psalm 7
A shiggaion of Walter, which he sang to the LORD concerning recent distressing correspondence LORD my God, I take refuge in you; save and deliver me from all who pursue me, or their words will tear me apart like a lion and rip me to pieces with no one to rescue me. LORD my God, if I… Continue reading Psalm 7
We’re in!
Good night…
A Settlement Out East
Today is the day. Somewhere in a darkened boardroom with oak panelled walls a pair of grey-suited, bespectacled, thin men will exchange pieces of paper across a smooth polished desk, and it will be done. The little red house across the road will become our little red house. And we’ll start turning it into a… Continue reading A Settlement Out East
Colour and Movement
We’re at T-minus one day and counting. Tomorrow is the big move day – we’re praying it all goes well.
Electrickery
Today the electrician and his band of merry men had their final day in what will soon be our new home. The light fittings are in, a million new power points adorn the walls, and (most importantly) the house is now electrically safe. Praise God for electricity, and for honest tradies!