my iPod Touch

Never have seen myself using one of these devices in Canada, but here I just cannot leave home without it! Sometimes, I use it in my house too!

This little device has become inseparables with me. Wherever I go, I have it attached to my hip. I think the major reason I use this more and more is because I don't have a car. When I drove in Canada, I just turned on the radio. Why bother with an iPod or any mp3 players.

Here in Asia, I have lots of uses. First and foremost, listening to podcasts while I walk from one place to another. Yes, I was in my little world. Catching up on CBC news hour, Hong Kong news, MBA business school lectures, NPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and even my Chinese lessons. I use this as a tool to shield myself from the harassing street vendors, fake watch sellers, beggar gangs and the hoarse of people coming and going. Hey, this device gives me time to gain knowledge on topics I like to know. Way cool. Plus with this iPod screen, I can create Artworks for my Chinese lessons, so I know the characters and patterns I am listening to. (Experiment worked but have to find time to do all those Artworks) Also, when I am flying, I can use it to drown out the ever loud Shanghainese women/men talking. If you don't know the dialect, the tone sounds like fighting; and most non-shanghainese don't like listen to this as well. Then, of course, the device also provide me with the entertainment during long flights. I see the same short films and talk shows over and over again. That's one use.

The second use, is carrying all those pictures from far and wide places we visited and show to people. It's great! No need to lug any computer.

The third use, ah... very important. Web surfing. Heehee.. It's great! Sitting in a coffee shops, hotel lobbies, restaurants, anywhere that has free wi-fi access. I get to catch up on the news and all. And yes, hence it is inseparable even in the apartment. I use it to read my news in bed.

Just these three uses is worthwhile for me. I can see the 3G iPhone will be my next phone.

O yeah, I get to use the Contact list and Calendar in the iPod Touch too; seamless sync with my Apple's info. So two more uses.

3G iPhone.... I might try seeing one in Pola Alto at the end of my US trip. It should be out by then. I know just which Apple store to look there.