Last month, I changed my mobile phone to iPhone. It totally changed my life style.
I had been interested in so called smart phone. Actually I was waiting for Android being more popular in Japan. NTT docomo announced introducing Xperia in early April, followed by Softbank Mobile’s HTC Desire in late April. But I changed my mind to switch to iPhone. This was because iPhone is virtually the only smart phone which allows me to use MMS/SMS. For me, it is still essential function I want to have in my mobile phone.
The other reason to choose iPhone was availability and quality of applications. Android market is not yet as big as iTunes app store. There are pros and cons on Apple’s strict control of app store, but thanks to it, all apps seem to have quality above certain level.
After started using iPhone, I feel I am always connected with internet. It is easier to access any information on internet anytime, anywhere. Previous mobile phone did have an access to internet, but it was not as easy to use as iPhone, and was not cost-friendly at all.
Then, I also bought iMac. I switched from Windows Vista. I was thinking about having new PC which has enough power to handle RAW image files without any stress and is capable of watching/recording TV. Windows PC available currently did not meet all of my criteria. iMac has better compatibility with my iPhone, and has enough machine power by choosing Core i7 as CPU. iMac will allow me to develop iPhone applications by myself in future. With third-party equipment, I can watch TV, even BS. So I decided to switch to iMac. I have installed Parallels and Windows 7 to handle files and websites which I still need Windows-only programs (mostly for work-related matters).
Now I am very much satisfied with my iPhone and iMac. They have made my photo life better as well. iPhone enables me to post photos to twitter easier. iMac has better color management and expressions, so I can view and edit my photos in real and clear colors.
