iPhone 4 Initial thoughts
My phone arrived this morning (via FedEx) while I was in the shower, I say that to remind you all to presign and leave the form on your front door so you won’t miss your phone’s arrival.
Activation
I backed up my 3G phone and then began the activation process which took just a few (less then 5) minutes and was flawless. I did a restore from that backup and was up and running in about 15 minutes. Everything was smooth.
First impression
I’m so impressed that Apple has redesigned the iPhone so much over the past few years yet it’s very reminiscent of the original... but at the same time, it’s completely different and improved. It feels great in my hand and looks like a million bucks.
Display
As advertised the display is amazing, crisp and vibrant in a way that I hadn’t anticipated.
Camera
The camera is a major upgrade, the HD video is impressive and the stills are superb. I’m not a super technophile about these things so take my thoughts based on that. My impression is that you’ll be very happy with the camera. Here are my samples.
It’s faster
Apps respond faster then on my 3GS even on the apps that I’d experienced lag with in the past. Navigating the UI is quick.
Battery
The phone arrived charged and after 9 hours of use the battery reads 80%. I took pictures, video, uploaded things to MobileMe, talked on the phone and used a lot of continuous iPod play.
Other Stuff
I’ve already uploaded a number of things to my MobileMe gallery and the integration is seamless.
iBooks is more responsive on the iPhone4 then on 3GS
I’m going to go play with my new iPhone some more... back later...
FaceTime - I don’t have anyone to FT with yet but I can tell you this much... I’m way more aware of my double chin today then I was yesterday.
iPhone4
Today we aren’t going to talk about diabetes, at least not directly. Today we talk about my new iPhone4 which I was lucky enough to receive a day early (thanks Apple!).
I’ll be posting pictures and video from my new iPhone as well as my thoughts and reactions to the phone. What do I want in return, nothing. However, if you find yourself really enjoying my posts and want to say thank you, I can’t think of a better way then by making a tax deductible donation to my daughter Arden’s 2010 JDRF Walk to find a cure for her type I diabetes at this link - Arden walks for @JDRFEasternPA
I’ll be updating here, on Twitter with my Arden’s Day account @ArdensDay and on the MacRumors forum
To make this experiment a total Apple experience I’ll be hosting all of the pictures and videos on my MobileMe Gallery - http://gallery.me.com/skca/100928
Please use the “Email Me” button below to be added to Arden’s email list. Special thanks to Arden’s brother Cole for helping with the motion videos.
UPDATE: My initial thoughts on the phone are here
TrialNet results for Cole
My son Cole (not a type I child) participates in a TrialNetNatural History study for the development of type I diabetes. It tests for “diabetes-related autoantibodies”. Cole’s result was again negative, meaning that, “no diabetes related autoantibodies are present at this time” in Cole. This doesn’t ensure anything in the future but it is wonderful news today to say the least. Cole will be re-tested yearly until he is 18 yrs old.
I would urge any siblings of a type I child to participate in TrialNet’s study. The information that they gather helps scientists understand so much about type I and can help a child that is at high risk to develop type I to stave of the disease.
That said, I received Cole’s letter today and opened it in the driveway. I was choking back the tears of joy and guilt that I experience every time Cole gets this news. I’m of course thrilled that Cole is not at an elevated risk of developing type I but at the same time I feel terrible for being happy while Arden suffers. Anyway, back to it... I was choking back the tears when my neighbor came out of his house and began asking me a question, I was barely able to escape that conversation with my dignity when Arden’s nurse called to go over her lunch time insulin. She too must have thought I was insane. So to my neighbor and to Arden’s school nurse, I’m sorry if I cut our conversations short, I was trying not to cry.
And to a future Cole that I’ll one day let read this, I know we tell you that this test is to help Arden and other kids with type I but it’s also for you. I’m sorry that I can never tell you your good news, I just don’t want you to worry. This is one of the few times that I keep something from you.
That’s about as much transparency as I’ve got in me today...
To the rest of you, be transparent, test in public, your openness will grow understanding and I believe, quicken the path to a cure.
Meet a D Dad
Check out the Q&A that Leighann from the ‘D-Mom Blog’ did with me. Leighann chooses diabetes moms and dads to spotlight on her website, ‘D-Mom Blog: the sweet life with a diabetic child’. Her website is a literal font of type I information. I am completely honored to be the focus of today’s, ‘Meet a D-Dad blog!’
Check it out - http://www.d-mom.com/meet-a-d-dad-scott/
Just like real estate
The key is location, location, location.
I characterized Arden’s first week using the DexCom Seven Plus as, “bumpy” but “encouraging”. I didn’t know what to expect going forward, especially after the next sensor that we tried experienced an error and failed. I’m here to tell you that week two, in a word, was “perfect”.
After I found a better location on Arden to insert her next sensor everything was perfect. Great trends followed and we consistently saw numbers that were close to those on ourOmniPod meter, I couldn't have asked for more. The only time that we thought about the sensor was when Arden went swimming. She swam twice the week before and the adhesive on the Dex sensor gave out. This time I just covered it with some ‘Second Skin’ to keep it dry and we didn’t have a problem.
I haven’t experience this level of stress reduction in relation to Arden’s type I since we found the OmniPod. On their own these two products are a diabetes management need, together they are indescribably irreplaceable. Vanilla and chocolate, Batman and Robin, you can pick your own metaphor. I’ll just say this, “perfect!”.
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I am glad everything is going smooth. Will you be able to continue with the cgm even after you complete your study? What sites have you used and how is Arden with putting it in? I heard from an adult it was pretty painful putting in but curious how Arden is.
That a side, the ability to watch rising and falling BGs far outweighs any cons associated with the sensor (if there are any). I would totally recommend the 7+.