Apple gets it right with iPhone 2.1 firmware release

Based on my experience the last time I upgraded my iPod Touch, I was a bit hesitant when it came to this release.  I was pleasantly surprised to see that none of the 3rd party apps were broken after the upgrade this time around.  So far the iPod Touch has been rock solid on this release.  The 2.0 release was pretty solid too, so it’s nice to get some stability back. (one thing that was certainly missing in the previous release)  The most noticeable new feature mirrors the Genius feature of the new iTunes 8.  I’m interested to see how well it works.  The Genius feature is supposed to suggest music you’d like based on other things you have.  It can also create playlists that go together based on the same technology.  I’ll have to give it a whirl the next time I’m on the bus…

Tax free weekend

With the tax free weekend and a brand new Apple store less than a block from my office, I couldn’t resist. As it happens, my mother-in-law needed a new computer and wireless setup. Of course I couldn’t leave without a little something for myself. As a matter of fact I’m writing this entry on it right now! (an iPod touch) I’ve barely used it and I’m already in love with it! The only real downside is no wpa enterprise 🙁 Maybe there’s a hack?

update:  If you need WPA Enterprise on your iPod touch, just pay the $10 to get the 2.0 version firmware.  It’s got support for enterprise WPA/WPA2 encryption and loads of other features that will make the device more useful in the workplace.  More on that later…