Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple

Historic day in Apple history. Steve Jobs resigns as Apple's CEO.

It was obvious that Jobs' health has been diminishing the past few years. He wasn't getting any younger either. So the day Steve would pass the job to another guy (or gal) was just a matter of time.

A CEO leaving is nothing special. This happens all the time all over the world. But how is Apple going to stay at the cutting edge of technology without Steve's vision and his ability to make a product such a huge success? Steve was Apple and Apple was Steve. Who's going to take this role over? Of is it even possible?

Here's a very interesting documentary about Steve Jobs and his amazing achievements at Apple.




Lots of stuff on Steve Jobs at AllThingsDigital.

All video's (interviews / presentations / keynotes) are stored at one place here with the Ultimate Steve Jobs collection.

iPhone & warfare (at the office)

Check this commercial on Griffin's new toy for your iPhone (or iPad).
Simply brilliant!

Getting the iPhone really wet

Ever taken a swim in the stream when fishing? A bit of water won't harm your gear. It's the vulnerable cameras, pocket camcorders and cellular phones I'm worried about. How to keep them dry when there's a chance they'll get wet. Or if you want to shoot some underwater shots?

Some time ago I got a waterproof case for my pocket camcorder (Creative Vado HD). This case sure gets the job done. In fact it's really waterproof so it will keep the camcorder dry when you take a swim or capture shots while swimming. Think about nice shots of your trout swimming away after releasing.

So, I did try shooting some underwater shots with my Vado with this jacket on. The verdict? Not quite. The captures were fine all right. It's the noise of the rubbery material of the case that can be heard on the recordings I don't like. Scratching noise of the case while handling the case and noise of the camcorder rubbing against the material really distracts from any natural sound of water rushing underwater.

Recently I have been planning to use my iPhone to shoot some video captures on my next trip. The idea of getting my iPhone wet or even drop it in the water doesn't sound good. So I have been looking for ways to keep it dry when using around the stream.

The other day I ran into this: the Phonedome.
Basically it's like a condom for the iPhone. Very light polyurathane based skin that goes around the iPhone.  The final sealing is done using the sticky tape that comes along with it.

I really like the 'cut to the bone' sealing of the iPhone. No loose pieces sticking out. It's supposed to be waterproof so I could even shoot some nice underwater shots too. Nice to know that the phone is also protected against dirt, grease, etc. Both front and rear camera lens area are clear to ensure sharp pictures and videos.

The downside is that you have to take the phone out to get it charged. I'm not sure if the tape will stay 100% waterproof after removing it a few times. Fortunately the Phonedome is shipped with an extra tape strip (I got a two pack deal by the way for $12 including shipping).

Now, the proof of the pudding is eating it. So we'll see how this works out on our next trip.
Here's in the mean time a video on Phonedome.


Update 30 sept:
I tried the Phonedome on my recent trip to the Mur. The Phonedome does give me a very secure feeling that if my iPhone gets wet, there will be no damage what so ever. My good old digital camera went for a dunk and it died, so getting your gear wet is a real threat when fishing.

However the photo and video shots made with the Phonedrome on gives the captures a misty hue that I don't like. The sound gets muffled as well. So, unless I know I will be wading on wobbly stretches I think I'll use my iPhone without the Phonedome. I'll keep it in my vest so I can put it on when I start a wobbly walk in the water.