New Browsing, Products and Services

I've been waiting for Apple to announce a MacBook Air upgrade — hopefully a chasis redesign — but so far, nothing. The iPad looks really nice, however. Although the iPad seems like just a super-sized iPod touch — no camera, no multi-tasking, no Adobe Flash — I think it's great. Of course I don't like the limitations, but I'm okay with it. I use my iPod touch and iPhone for most of my work; a large-scale device, thin and light, with iWork apps... how is that not awesome? I'm writing this post from my iPhone — of course I'd like a 9.7" screen version! I hope the device has keyboard support.

I tried to update this blog from my Playstation 3, but I couldn't login. Squarespace isn't built to support the PS3 Mozilla browser. I did however pair my Apple Bluetooth keyboard with my PS3; making a few updates at my Backpack page, catching up at Gmail and using Bighugelabs' Writer was fairly convenient... and cool.

There were display issues with PS3 browsing and working (writing), but altogether, the experience was eye-opening. I'm thinking about trying to hookup my MacBook Pro to the plasma screen for easier writing; software such as Writeroom, or anything else with a full-screen "distraction-free" writing environment, will increase my output — allowing me to write even when sitting upright hurts too much.

I'm still looking into three-column designs.

Lastly, I've been streamlining my modern practical self defense system. More on that — perhaps with some sketches — next post. At the moment, I'm working on adding to AIS-insurance.com as the company has many hot new products, real game-changers, and interestingly — these aditions aren't insurance products.

One of the new services almost everyone can use. CARA HealthAdvantage offers a discount drug card — prescription discounts across the country at virtually all major pharmacies. Best of all, the card is free... and limitless. Download or request your copy; you can use it, and in addition, your family and friends can, too. Help your loved ones save some money.

You should know that I don't deal with scams, and I'd never peddle or offer one.

If you don't know me, look at AIS' history — thirty years doing business the right way, fighting to support individuals and small businesses, to give them benefits typically reserved for only the largest corporations willing to shell out top-dollar.

As always, if you want more details, contact AIS (800-788-6524) ask for Ed (direct extension 115) or Doug (125). Alternatively, you can contact me here, Twitter @bradtastic, or at Facebook.com/bradtastic.

Incoming

There’s a lot of new stuff headed this way. I should have a notebook from Levenger to review sometime soon, and I suppose that’ll be a decent time to take another look at the Canteo Classeur. Also new to the Bradtastic Approved, some iPhone apps!

About Bradtastic Premier

I’ve been working on modifications and additions to the AIS website and product/services line-up. That, along with illness and pain has prevented me from getting the new Bradtastic.com up and running. Enough of it is done — insofar as I could release it as is — but I’d like to get it just right… especially with 2010 just weeks away.

And then some…

I’ve recently revamped my Gamertag image and “branding,” where I’m known (well, not really “known”) as Rainfault, inasmuch as I’ve created a new Twitter, @rainfault and TypePad Microblog (more info) — rainfault.typepad.com/blog/ 

Also, some Borderlands images can be found at Bradtastic Antipresto. 

Plus…

Christmas approaches… a time for family and friends. Last year I made a post about the importance of relationships and the significance of happiness. This year, I suppose I’ll do something similar — with significant amounts of added-insight. I’m much the more brilliant-er. “srsly.” 

All jokes aside, I owe much of my happiness and survival throughout this year to my family and friends. Thank you all, again and again. You’re the very best.

Squarespace... enhanced?

I'm using the Squarespace iPhone app for the first time. It's already crashed on me several times; although that might be expected with new App Store software, their application feels somewhat "beta." After the long wait (since their "app coming soon" iPhone giveaway), I suppose I was expecting more. Perhaps future updates will address the issues.

I don't intend to make this an app review — I actually just wanted to let everyone know that I've been ill, the flu, perhaps... and that migraines have prevented me from posting more.

AIS has some brand-new stuff, and the CARA MoneyCard is well-received. That's something I'd expect — the CARA VISA check card fits a genuine need.

Hopefully I'll have website updates across the board in these next few days. As always, I'll post "what's happening" at my Twitter. (@bradtastic)