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Just a Mobile Gear Junky

Thoughts Written by: Darren Humphries on Saturday, April 4, 2009 1:07am
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Well, I’m the new guy around here, so I thought I should probably introduce myself. I’ve been a long time mobile gear nut, all the way back to the Handheld PC, version 1.0. My first device was a Casio A-10. Since that time I have used WAY too many devices to list but they included Palm, Sharp, HPC/PPC, and other more obscure OS’s. Currently I drag around an HTC Touch and iPod Touch 2G…and sometimes my Acer netbook with Windows 7.

I’ve had the opportunity to write and speak about mobile technology over the years and had a stint with one of my favourite companies, DDH Software; the makers of HanDBase. After that I was doing consulting on mobile tech for business until I found out that when I go on vacation no one can cover for me. Most of my writing was for my own site a few years back but I did some guest writing on other sites as well.

After seeing the beginnings of mobile technology I am always amazed at where we are now. The newest devices coming out are breath-taking in their power and software is just starting to come into it’s own. The next couple years are going to be incredibly exciting for mobile fanatics like you and I with the Palm Pre, iPhone 3.0, Windows Phone 6.5 and 7.0 all lining up for our attention.

Mike Temporale and I met at a PocketPC user group in Toronto and recently started chatting about having me post on MobileJaw.com. With the goodies that are coming out I wanted to have a voice and throw my opinions out there, for what they are worth.

On the personal side, I’ve been married 19 years (holy crap!) and have 3 fantastic kids! You won’t see a massive amount of content from me mainly because I like to spend time with my family whenever I can; they are my first priority…always.

I’m glad to be joining Mike and am looking forward to sharing my thoughts and opinions with our readers here. I’m always open to hearing your opinions and arguments, so be sure to comment often.

You will find me on twitter as well at www.twitter.com/DarrenHumphries so be sure and follow me.

A big thanks to Mike for letting me hang my hat here. Mike, I promise to not eat all the donuts.

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11 Responses to “Just a Mobile Gear Junky”

  1. Mike Temporale on April 4th, 2009 5:22 am
    Mike Temporale

    19 years eh? I’m pushing 11. I agree with you, the family should always be your first priority. Now, get back to writting! ;)

    You have a lot of experience with different mobile platforms and devices. My first realy device was the Handspring Visor and then over to the iPAQ 3600 series. Before those I had one of Casio’s calculator/daytime organizers. Oh the joys!

    It’s great to have you on board at MobileJaw!

  2. van_mierlo on April 4th, 2009 8:36 am
    van_mierlo

    Hi Darren.

    I am looking forward following you. Don’t worry about the donuts. Mike will have them disappear before you even knew they were there. You can follow me on Twitter.com/johanvanmierlo and Twitter.com/mobilityminded.

  3. Darren Humphries on April 4th, 2009 9:19 am
    Darren Humphries

    Added! :) Oh, and gratz to you both on the MVP thingy.

    I was trying to thing of all the mobile gear I have owned and it ain’t easy! Here’s a list of what I can remember:

    Tandy (Radioshack) TRS-80 Pocket Computer
    Tandy notebook (didn’t even have a hard drive!)
    Casio A-10
    Casio E11
    Palm III, V
    Handspring Visor
    HP Jornada 680, 720
    Jornada 568 (I think)
    NEC 900c
    Bunch of different notebooks
    Sharp SE500
    IBM z50
    HP iPaq 1910
    Dell Axim x50v
    HTC Touch
    iPod Touch 2G
    Acer Aspire One

    I know I’m missing a bunch but I’m on my way out. ;)

    Thanks for the welcome mat!

  4. BRYAN B on April 4th, 2009 12:38 pm
    BRYAN B

    19 years is a good start, I’ve got a grand daughter that will be 17 this year.
    I’m so old, my first upgrade was to take my shoes off, so I would have ten more digits to count

  5. Darren Humphries on April 4th, 2009 1:30 pm
    Darren Humphries

    I should also mention that I have used Blackberries a fair bit as well. They were from employers though so I didn’t list them above.

  6. Mike Temporale on April 4th, 2009 3:18 pm
    Mike Temporale

    @Bryan B – That’s a pretty cool upgrade, and it’s free too!! ;)

  7. BRYAN B on April 4th, 2009 3:53 pm
    BRYAN B

    Ya… but toe jam was the precursor to spam and it’s a killer

  8. Darren Humphries on April 4th, 2009 3:56 pm
    Darren Humphries

    Come on guys!! I’m trying to eat!!

  9. BRYAN B on April 4th, 2009 5:04 pm
    BRYAN B

    That’s why you are the writer and I’m the reader,
    the bar is set low so I can follow the articles content.

  10. jack_cook on April 5th, 2009 11:32 am
    jack_cook

    You are in good company Darren! Good luck and see if you can send a couple of those famous maple frosted donuts down here to Maine!

  11. Remo on April 8th, 2009 1:59 am
    Remo

    Darren,

    Much succes with contributing to MobileJaw, it’s a great website with helpful interesting articles.

    I hope you can add a new and fresh “impuls”, pushing MobileJaw to the next level !!

    @jack_cook: Do you think Mike will leave some donuts to sent around ? ;o)

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