Well I burned some serious midnight oil last night, while feeling quite cruddy from a bad cold, and was able to get my N90 review together. You can check out the review with almost 60 photos and screenshots on Geek.com. Enjoy and please let me know if you have any questions or comments.

I still want to check out video playback (movies and TV shows), but have to wait for my 1GB RS-MMC card to arrive first. I also plan on putting together some video podcasts soon so let me know what kind of topics you would like to see me cover.

I posted a short Geek.com blurb on the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet device and then read through some of the Internet Tablet Talk website regarding this device. The 770 is available now at my local CompUSA for around $380 and I am intrigued a bit by this device. I am trying to find a Nokia contact who can send a review sample for me to evaluate for a bit for Geek.com because I am wondering how well this could work with the N90, Treo 650, or WM Smartphone. I am thinking the Nokia 770 could be used for more extensive browsing with the included Opera browser and for watching video content. I haven’t been carrying a stand alone PDA much in the past couple years and think the 770 could fill the void where a Smartphone display is a bit too small for surfing and video. If a Think Outside Bluetooth keyboard would work with the device then it could really serve a useful function as an on-the-go word processor and internet browser coupled with a smaller Smartphone.

The 770 OS is based on Linux so it could be quite interesting seeing what the developer community comes up in the future. I think I need to stop by CompUSA to check this out and will have to leave my credit card at home to avoid the temptation to make the purchase until I get a chance to see how it can fit in my mobile world.

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Mal’s new bike,
originally uploaded by palmsolo.

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Danika loves the Hermione wand,
originally uploaded by palmsolo.

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Kari’s new kitchen,
originally uploaded by palmsolo.

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Kari & Faith,
originally uploaded by palmsolo.

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Drew & Cody,
originally uploaded by palmsolo.

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Our cool tree,
originally uploaded by palmsolo.

I like the flying Santas

I just ordered a 1GB MMC Mobile card to use with the Nokia N90, future N70, and other devices since I am finding the 64MB included card too small for taking photos and video while storing podcasts on it. As I posted in an earlier blog post I use my Bluetooth headset with the N90 to listen to podcasts and with the 64MB card I can only put a couple podcasts on it after using a card adapter or via the USB cable to transfer the files over. I was just reading the Nokia N90 Blogger Relations blog and found a link to an application called Mobilcast that allows you to download or stream podcasts to your device. It also serves as a podcast aggregator/guide so you can browse and find podcasts to listen to, although I don’t think you can subscribe to them. I filled out the form and had the SMS sent to the N90, but after following the link I was informed that my device doesn’t support Mobilcast. After browsing their forums though I found you can go to http://zeus.melodeo.net/mc/oem and then select a version to install. I installed the Symbian 2.0 version and have it working like a charm on the N90. I am trying out the streaming functionality now since I have unlimited T-Mobile EDGE service and so far the sound quality is fine through my mono Bluetooth headset. Most podcasts I listen to average around 20MB in size so you will need an unlimited data plan to really use the software.

I am relaxing a bit before everyone starts to arrive at my house to celebrate Christmas. The current count is that 38 people will be over from my wife’s side of the family. Tomorrow morning’s tradition is to go to my mom’s house for brunch and her awesome cinammon rolls. IMHO, this is the second most important holiday, Easter being the first, for Christians as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. I made our cross cake this morning so we can sing Happy Birthday to Jesus.

I pray you all enjoy this weekend and stay safe. I especially lift up those in the US Armed Forces who are deployed around the world protecting America and cannot be with their families. As a veteran myself, I know how tough it can be to be away during the holidays and these men and women deserve all our thanks and gratitude for a job well done.

I also pray that all those celebrating other holidays during this time of year enjoy their special days and time spent with family.