I have an android phone, and I am currently waiting (not too) patiently for the promised Android versions
Path
This looks like everything I want from a social network. It is limited to only 50 friends, so I don’t have to worry about friending people I only tangentially know.
Instagram
I am currently using Picplz on my android, but the UI is rough and it feels like an “also ran” app. I like the ability to post photos to multiple locations on picplz, but I would like a more robust user base.
Wunderlist
I have started using this on my desktop (in conjunction with the Hipster PDA for when I am not at my computer) and can’t wait for the Android app to come out.
I understand that developing for Android has many more hurdles than iphone (different OS versions, different screen sizes, different phone capabilities, etc) but the longer it takes to release an Android version of their software, the less relevant they risk becoming. If developing for the android is not something these companies think they can do, then they should consider opening up APIs so 3rd party devs can do what they are unable to.
A few weeks ago I entered a contest on Wine-girl.net to win a Tassimo coffee maker. I decided to enter because
I really like coffee
My current coffee maker was cheap
free stuff
I was rather surprised when I woke up a few days later with an email from Michelle (AKA the wine girl of wine-girl.net) congratulating me on winning the contest. Jump to today when I hear someone outside of my front door… I open it and this is what I am greeted with:
I tore in to the box like a kid on Christmas morning, and was shocked to see that not only did Tassimo send me a T20 coffee maker, but two different packs of T-Discs (one of the Gevalia Signature Blend and of the Starbucks Latte Primo) and a color kit to change the look of the coffee maker.
The T20 is probably the simplest piece of technology in my house. I had it set up in seconds and ran through the cleaning cycle without any problems. From opening the box to getting a cup of coffee brewing took no more than 5 minutes.
Thank you Tassimo and Michelle for the contest. I am looking forward to a long life of great coffee (or hot chocolate or tea).
