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Entries in NReluctant (33)

6:43PM

Holga 135 35mm Lomography Camera

The world of analog and film cameras has all but disappeared over the years. Since the introduction of the digital camera, they just seem...well, obselete. Lomography however, is a society that continues to make these cameras and sell to todays consumers. Their main pull is being different, fun, tricky to use at times, and interesting. While these cameras are often times very expensive to be nothing more than hyped up plastic cameras, the entire experience comes along with owning one of these. Most Lomography cameras take 120 film which is expensive to develope and hard to find in stores, while the Holga 135 takes 35mm film. You get a traditional Lomo camera, great photos, and the convience of using 35mm film.

1:43PM

Otterbox Reflex Series iPhone 4/4s Review

Otterbox has been the standard for protective cases for cell phones and tech devices for a while now, but the one complaint that many people have is how bulky it makes their devices when in use. It seems that Otterbox has addressed this concern with their Reflex series for the iPhone 4/4s, and they did an awesome job at it. This case does not add hardly any bulk to your phone, no more than you would expect any cell phone case to. It is great protection without the sacrifice of design or astetic appeal. 

11:11PM

Asking Siri Questions

I love asking Siri a question and getting a witty remark as my answer. I thought it would be a good idea to test and see how many questions I could ask her and get fun responses for. I compiled a list of these comments and questions and the result is this video. Siri is really smart when it comes to facts and statistics because she is based upon Wolfram Alpha, but when it comes to being social and friendly, I think they could work on making that part a little more fun. 

10:13PM

FitBit Ultra Review

Health and technology don't always go hand in hand. FitBit however, is one little device that is making technology and fitness coenside. FitBit Ultra is a light weight, portable, device that tracks your steps like a pedometer, while offering extended information and statistics about your life. You can earn badges for the accomplishments that you make and it does in fact inspire you to walk more and live a more active life.

11:07PM

Order & Chaos Online for iOS, Android, Mac Review

One of the games that can't seem to leave the top charts in the iOS iTunes App Store is Order & Chaos by GameLoft. I wasn't a huge fan of the idea of having a subscription put on any game on my iPad 2, but I figured that I would give the game a chance, because after all the subscription is only $0.99 a month after the 3 months that are included with the purchase of the game.

Right off the bat I was frustrated by an almost 2-hour download of the app. I don't have the fastest internet, but I can normally stream Netflix on my HDTV, upload a YouTube video and update all of my apps on my iPhone at the same time with no problem, but regardless of the wait I wanted to play the game.

The controls are very intuitive and easy to pick up on, the graphics are pretty great, and surprisingly there is generally no lag whatsoever. It seamlessly incorporates other players into your game and creates one of the best online MMOs on portable devices, and devices in general.