Iobi Thoughts

It all started when the iPhone came out. You cannot install any other App unless it was acquired from either the iPhone App Store or the iTunes App Store. Because of that kind of tie down, people found ways of getting freed from that kind of trouble and “jailbreaking” came out. People would often call it “pwned” (pronounced, OWNED) and it allowed users to install apps taken from everywhere else like Cydia, Blackra1n, and the list goes on and on.

When Android came out. People wanted the same treatment. The Blapk Market (not a typo, folks) allowed people to download and install apps aside from the App Market. But more people would rather support the developers and buy the apps. What if you wanted to wipe your phone clean? and could not install the apps again? That led to people “ROOTING” their phones so that they can install custom ROMS that allow you to install Apps from elsewhere (say, your SD card).

Ok, so that’s why there is that.

Now, with Eclair (Android 2.1) and Froyo (Android 2.2), there is now an option to install apps from sources other than the App Market. Simply go to Settings > Applications > Unknown Sources and make sure that that box is checked. Boom! You’re done. Having that said, now, do you think you still need to root your phone?

Rooting, to me, is acceptable if you have the older OSes. Like 1.5 or 1.6. But if you have 2.1 installed. You’re virtually set.

The sole advantage of rooting is the ability to format and install custom roms at any moment’s whim. Like what I did..

9-10 years ago, Peter and I were playfully talking about what is now known as Pedeli’s Gourmet Kitchen. I remember it so well. We were sitting on the curb at the parking lot of what was then Fat Willies at the Fort. The bars were all closed but we didn’t want to go home yet so we just sat there and talked.

The conversation was pretty chaotic. No serious topic just laughs and quick-wit comments here and there. I think that was even the better part of the night.

So we were looking at two barely finished blue towers. That time, those were the only two towers in Bonifacio so it was not a surprise that we were just looking at it and throwing bags of comments about it.

Then we had this fantasy of having a P.A. we would then be putting our “phones” against our ears pretending to be speaking to our P.A. about the “construction details” of the building we were looking at pretending that it was ours.”

Fast forward to 2010. We were looking for a P.A. or a “Katulong” (we didn’t have enough money to get a P.A. so a “katulong” will do especially when it involves just assembly and doing minor clerical work) and ran through a couple of applicants but since the company was not incorporated yet, we decided to put that search on hold, for now. Take note that whoever that P.A. will be, we will playfully call her by the name we were using while we were playing at the Fort 9-10 years ago.

When we were processing our papers/documents for the incorporation of Pedeli and Barkley, we were looking for a Lawyer and an Accountant. More so, an Accountant. We spoke and met with a lot but it was the one that kuya Bobot recommended that we decided to meet with and now hire as our official Accountant.

Without mentioning her last name, the Accountant’s name is Joan and it turns out that this Accounting Firm really takes care of their clients. I believe the term kuya Bobot used was “spoonfeeding” where they will do all the necessary paper and footwork to get the papers done. So all we need to concentrate on is our business and products.

Last Sunday, Peter and I were meeting and then it struck us how this could be pointing to the right direction. Of course, it will all depend on God’s Direction but we cannot help but smile at the coincidence.

Our very “maasikasong” Accountant’s name is Joan

Our Virtual P.A. from 9-10 years ago, we named her “Jo”… Aliw no?

Palm has been a known brand back in the 90’s. My sister bought her first Palm; an M515. In 2005, I worked in a company that did Technical Support for Palm (then known as PalmOne) and they introduced me to Smartphones. I had the SonyEricsson P910i (which was categorized as a PDA-Phone and not a Smartphone) and I immediately switched to the Treo270, then Treo 600, then Treo 650, and finally my Treo 680.

Being in the support line, we often receive information of the new products long before they would be leaked in the news. So we would have a feel of what the next products would be and would immediately be able to answer the customer’s questions if they hear something about it.

That was back in 2005. Now, I hear that Palm was acquired by HP and all I can say is, “great work, HP!”. Ever since Palm dropped their Handheld line, product production has gone from slow to none. After the Treo Pro, it was just the Pre and Pixi and nothing after (Pre Plus and Pixi Plus do not count).

Palm had many bad ideas like the LifeDrive which was eons behind in technology. I mean, the last time I heard people use the Microdrive it was probably in the 80’s (hehe). When the LifeDrive came out, there were already countless other and better storage media like FLASH.

Then Palm had a good idea called the Folio. Who would have thought the Folio would start a trend of machines now more familiarly known as Netbooks. Sadly, they scrapped the idea before it even hit production.

Then, another disappointing feat was when they announced the Palm Pre. I was excited. With the iPhone out gallivanting and sh*t, my Treo 680 needed an upgrade and I swore never to succumb to Apple’s hypnosis (though I am doing this blog on a MacBook Pro.. So sue me..) so I waited for the Pre to come out in the GSM version (it was originally released as a CDMA unit) and I didn’t care how much it would cost. But days turned into weeks and weeks turned into months and no sign of the Pre. Then GOOGLE Announced the Nexus One and now, I found my new phone. Sorry, Palm.

The whole “Palm for Sale” debate has been happening for a long while now. Even back in 2005, we’ve already heard of rumors that Palm was being sold. We actually thought that Apple was going to buy Palm for both Palm and Apple had basically the same terminologies for their services. Apple had the Apple Care, Palm had the Palm Care.  Both had the Protection Plan and the list goes on and on but it never pushed through.

Now that HP bought Palm, I sure hope HP does a whole lot of good for Palm. I would not want to have another good idea as the WebOS go down the drain. Oh, by the way. the Pre already perfected the Multitasking bit. Not Apple.

*Please be warned that this might be a spoiler to those who haven’t watched the movie.

Review Date: May 2, 2010, 11:48 PM

In a nutshell, the movie kept you on the edge of your seat. No dull moment in the entirety of the film. Kudos to Jon Favreau for that aspect. There were a lot of parts in the movie that hinted something else. Like the piece of metal that Agent Colsen lifted looked so much like Captain America’s shield (this same shield appeared in the first Iron Man movie) and all Tony Stark did was use it as a wedge for the contraption he was building to make the new element to replace Paladium.

Speaking of Paladium. That part was also a let down. On the first few minutes of the movie, he checks his blood for toxicity level (then towards the middle of the film, it explains that Paladium is causing some sort of blood poisoning slowly killing Stark) thinking that it was going to be dramatic on how he discovers it. It was cool where old meet new in this where Howard Stark could not finish what he wanted to for a lack of technology at his time and he sent his message across through the video knowing that Tony would eventually discover it.

It was kinda cool how Director Fury showed Tony his dad’s old stuff which made him discover the new element to replace Paladium. It sucked big time when it took Stark a few drags and flicks here and there and finds it. I mean, give some drama for crying out loud. Then while he and Jarvis were discussing about the composition of the new element, Jarvis exclaims that the element was impossible to synthesize, then “poof!” Stark finds how and Jarvis complements that he has PERFECTED the new element.

Ok, now the villain, played by Mickey Rourke, was very smart and made an army of “Iron Men” to kill Tony Stark but magically fails to do so. He then tries to do it himself by riding on a, somewhat, newer version of the Iron Monger which was kinda weird because he can easily and safely control the robots remotely but decides to “ride” on one. Then Tony and Rhodey defeat him with the “side-kick”. First of all, where did the name come from? And how did Rhodey understand what Tony meant when he said to do the “side-kick”. It was never discussed. In fact, that came about when Tony and Rhodey were fighting in their respective armors and since they were fighting, they did not talk much about battle plans or attack modes.

Then there’s where Col. Rhodey Rhodes wore the Mark 2. How was he able to let Jarvis let him wear it WITHOUT ANY POWER SOURCE?? He does not have the same power source Stark had and how come when he wore it, it suddenly had the glow in the chest?

Overall, the movie was entertaining. It just felt that too much was going on in the movie and it did not allow the audience to “marinade” on some scenes which makes it undercooked.

Showing the Thor Hammer at the end was a nice touch. I figured since they used the Ultimate Avenger Fury (Fury was white in the original Marvel Universe and they made him black in the Ultimate Universe) on the movie, I kinda thought that they would use the Ultimate Avenger Thor Hammer to introduce Thor. It was alright. Perfect replica of the Thor Hammer.

So far, this is what I think of the movie. I’ll be sure to edit this and post the edit dates just to be fair with y’all. I might even watch it twice or even three times just to get a good enough review.

May delivery ako sana ng (won’t specify what product). Tinanong ko yung cliente kanino ko idedeliver at saan. Binigay naman nya ang name. Ito ang catch. Di nya matandaan ang address. (ayos diba?) Nung finollow-up ko kung alam na nya yung address, di pa daw nya alam. Tinext ko ang isa kong kaibigan (since kapareho apelydeo niya at yung kaibigan ng cliente, and since around the area naman yung tirahan, may chance na baka related sila) kung may kilala syang ganung name. Meron daw, pero magkaiba ang trabaho nung kilala nya sa kaibigan ng cliente ko. So back to square one. Sinabi ko sa cliente ko na mahihirapan akong hanapin yung kaibigan nya sa laki ba naman ng South. (won’t specify where, pero ganun ka vague yung address) Ang sabi ba naman, “tanung mo nalang sa guard.” (parang gusto kong iuntog ulo ko sa pader, pramis) – True Story

I’ve been looking in the web for any “leaks” of the highly anticipated iPhone 4G and so far, this picture makes so much sense.

Apple’s trend seems to be pointing the unibody brushed metal feel. It started with the MacBooks, then moved to the Mac Pros, then the iMac, then the iPod Classic, and now, the iPad. I would not be surprised if the final version of the iPhone 4G would look similar to this image. Back before the brushed metal theme, Apple was more on the white theme with a little of the black finishes but generally, Apple walked around the “white” approach and is now slowly shifting to brushed metal.

One thought though, Apple must be really freaking out with Google’s/HTC’s Nexus One/Desire with a chuck full of features that caused Apple to release OS 4 early.

Sad to hear, though, that Palm is up for sale to think that it was a pioneer with most of the technology that we are enjoying now. Oh well..

Ok, now that I have gotten most of my former list, here’s an updated list of what I plan to have before the end of 2010.. Here goes:

1. A 42″ Ovation LCD TV
2. A Media Box (where I can watch my downloaded movies in)
3. A 128GB iPod Touch
4. A 32GB SD Card for my DSLR
5. A 16GB MicroSD Card for my Nexus One
6. A silicone case for my Nexus One.
7. A Sony PS3
8. A new Sony PS2
9. 5.1 surround sound setup in my own room.

Yun lang

Just a short vent out.. it pisses me off when people don’t have the courtesy to reply.. nakakababa ng tingin.

It’s December 29, 2009 and I am at the sunny beaches of Boracay. My family and I came here on December 26 at 8:30PM and will be checking out of the Royal Raek Hotel at 12:00NN tomorrow, December 30, 2009. To this writing, we still have not decided on where we will be spending our New Year’s since my nephew, Jujung, has asthma, we will avoid smokes as much as possible (since the Philippines is known for its festive New Years Eve Parties).

Anyway, that’s one part of my life.. The next partwhat I would like to talk about is my work life. Later this year, Pedeli’s Gourmet started. We just went through 4 sold-out bazaars with tons of outside orders. Hopefully, we canget something running by 2010.

Another thing that I would want to make is what everyone calls a “Bucket List”. It’s a list of everything that I would want to do or accomplish before I die.

It’s just a start but off the top of my head, I would like to:

1. Be light enough to Bunjee Jump.

2. Rock climb.

3. Mountainclimb.

4. Successfully start and run Pedeli Foods.

Well, so far…

There are a handful of things that tick me off but instead of complaining about it, I would rather put it as things that amaze me:

1. When people chew with their mouths open. When I was a kid, my lolo would raise his voice at the dinner table if he catches any of us eat with our mouths open. “CLOSE YOUR MOUTH WHILE CHEWING.” and it kinda made sense because who wants their food falling from their mouths, right?

2. People who talk too loud IN A CROWDED PLACE. Instead of working in a sea of murmurs, there is this one voice that stands out AND SHE’s 5 FRIGGIN’ TABLES AWAY. I’m lost. I just don’t get it.

3. People who wait at the elevator door to get in even when the people inside haven’t gone out yet. How stupid could you get?

*sigh* that’s all for now… I gotta go to Growth Group. It’s videoke night.