iCompass

The compass isn't perfect, but its ok.



I wonder what the Android sensor is like in comparison. Come on internet, send me a video of your android doing this.

Invisible Guard for iPhone 3GS

So now I have a shiny new iPhone, I have a few important things to do to it.

Extend its functionality..

and install a cover. I got an invisible guard, a kiwi-made transparent cover.

It is installed with some soapy water and lots of patience. I applied and smooshed for about an hour, but it ended up fitting very well. The corners took a while, but eventually I got them all in place.

2G on the left, 3GS + invisible guard on the right. The plastic has a slight orange-peel look to it, but it doesn't affect the picture quality.

It does feel quite different to the glass, slightly stickier. But it is still great to use. The extra grip on the back is a welcome addition. Even the home button has a guard, which fit perfectly.

Here you can see how the shield covers most of the corner, and how tight and accurate the cover is. Check around the headphone socket and the volume keys.

Another shot of the corner. Also note the one blemish that I decided I didn't care about: the chrome bezel has a flake of missing chrome. It looks like a manufacturing defect, but is too small for me to care.

This is how the rounded back is handled: a slit up each corner.

The back looks nice, like its been duraseal-ed. The guard can be peeled off without damaging the phone. So far, I'm really happy with how it come out, its hardly visible at all, and no bubbles!

Is that an Iceberg?

From http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/2739551/Is-that-an-iceberg-in-Wellington-Harbour/:

A fake 'iceberg' in Wellington's Oriental Bay this morning was made by special effects wizards Weta for a climate change stunt.

iPicky

So I got a brand new iPhone 3GS and it isn't up to Apples' quality control. Its' silver bevel surrounding the screen sits proud of the glass in the top left corner and runs half the left edge, and a third of the top.

The chrome is slightly proud on the bevel on the outer edge of the same corner, but not very much.

update: Apple happily replaced the unit, and my new one is flush and nice...