Category Archives: Mobile

Japanese pay phones

Posted on February 21, 2007 by Paul

With more than 100 million mobile phone subscriptions in Japan, I’m always surprised by the number of pay phones throughout Tokyo. In Chicago (and probably many other parts of the US) it’s increasingly more difficult to find a pay phone.

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Hello Apple iPhone!

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Paul

At long last, Apple announced the iPhone! For months I’ve been tossing around the idea of buying a Nokia N80. Scratch that idea. Hello iPhone. MacRumors.com provided great live coverage… with perhaps one exception. At 9:18 am (PST) MacRumors (erroneously?) … Continue reading →

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Tokyo Calling

Posted on July 8, 2006 by Paul

It’s been non stop for me. Three weeks ago, it was a bizvac to New Hampshire for MINIs On Top 2006 and a brief visit to corporate HQ. Last weekend it was a drive down to Indianapolis for the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Chicago Motorola Q and Nokia Stores

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Paul

I had the chance to stop by the new Motorola Destination Q store on Michigan Avenue last Thursday. The first thing I realized upon reaching Destination Q was that it was being housed inside what used to be the Terra … Continue reading →

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