Kula Shaker have recently released their fourth studio album, Pilgrim’s Progress. Their first two albums, ‘K’ and “Peasants Pigs and Astronauts” before their split at the eclipse in 1999 are amazing. Their 2007 comeback album “Strangefolk” is quirky, psychedelic, and wonderful. Upon hearing about the release of Pilgrim’s Progress, and after a quick first listen [...]
Life with the HTC Desire Android smartphone
by Tom on 18. Jun, 2010 in Android
It’s been well over a month since I bought my HTC Desire to replace my trustworthy Nokia E71. How am I getting on with it? Here’s my mini review of the handset and its Android operating system. It’s all about integration One thing that I have strived to do on the E71, and failed, was [...]
Bye bye Symbian, hello Android
by Tom on 26. Apr, 2010 in Android, Mobile
Last week I waved goodbye to my trusty Nokia E71. After watching the iPhone and Android communities evolve over the last 18 months, Symbian (the operating system that runs on the E71) has increasingly felt rather outdated. I am now the proud owner of an HTC Desire running on Google’s Android platform. People who know [...]
The LG KC910 “Renoir”
by Tom on 11. Jun, 2009 in Phones
Recently, my contract with 3 UK came up for renewal. Since I’m a frequent Skype user, I decided to stay with them and sign up for another 18 months. Despite loving my Nokia E71, a number of phones were offered to me free with my new contract. I plumped for the LG KC910 “Renoir” purely [...]
Nokia E71 Review: Part One
by Tom on 22. Sep, 2008 in Gadgets, Mobile
Last week I treated myself to a new Nokia E71 on the 3 network here in the UK. After suffering the crapness that is the text entry system on the 3 Skypephone, I was after something that would run Skype, but have an excellent web browser and keyboard. I looked at many phones, but settled [...]
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- HTC Desire Android 2.2 ‘Froyo’ Update stops internet access 16. Aug, 2010
- Bells at St Bartholomews, Lostwithiel 08. Aug, 2010
- Twins 29. Jul, 2010
- Pilgrim’s Progress – a new album by Kula Shaker 12. Jul, 2010
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Jeremy: Great review Tom, sounds like a tasty phone. Tha...
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Tom: Glad you liked the review. I think it's called iro...
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Tom: After a few days use, the battery life has improve...