One more thing went away with 2011: AT&T and T-Mobile merger

Yes it is official...

This one taught me a lot on developing perspectives on business as well as understanding importance on leadership in crisis mode..

2011.12

Blackberry Torch 9810

Sorry RIM but you had better bring back the stabilized BIS...
2011.11

Samsung Galaxy S II 4G

Wow...this is the state of art device...
Big super AMOLED screen with duel core processor..now I believe what it matter for Andriod devices are ecosystem of contents and integrity of OS...(I still remember the old days when Apple II had great games...maybe arround late 80s?)
I don't find any reason of buying iPhone other than willingness of paying extra margin to the fruit company..
2011.11

Alcatel OT 606A: Sparq

One of the worst of the worst device I have ever played...
Simple answer to this device.... if you want to make cheap devices, just build a simple one focused on making calls and don't try to load this and that on it...(I.e. email client, facebook etc) nothing worked smoothly...
2011.10

Tears for LG: LG Makes Latest myTouch Devices

Recently there was a news on LG from the front page of company's intranet site...

Saying, LG will deliver 2 myTouch devices -company franchise models- in this holiday.

Strangely enough my company, which is obvious no 4, runs a model of "franchise" devices - meaning service provider dictates every things on device design and "OEM" delivers..

don't know how much the service provider can dictate as much in smartphone era as it used to do in past, but this was the way htc grew its US business and smartphone business without its brand... And I heard there has been increasing tensions from htc that they will not do this type of business any more without their brand..

As a little shareholder of LGE...this is such a sad news.. maybe LG can get some volumes? But in this way? The more sad piece is all the comments from employees saying "This is a horrible move for franchise device!" Relating all the bad experiences with LG devices..-.-

It's tough days in Youido?
2011.10

iPhone 4S?

Sorry Apple but looks like you are running out of gas for innovation..

* Dual-core A5 chip: Dual core is already a standard on high end smartphones...
* Camera and optics: Sorry again...standard
* iOS5 and iCloud: Android is there and cloud is already available thru various applications
* Siri: ......and "There is a app for that" as well...

So other than the fact what it does as "Baseband chip" work both on GSM and CDMA, I don't see anything hot in here.. (But if someone is already with GSM, what does having CDMA mean?)

Is this signaling Apple is running out of gas for innovation or something "quantum jump" is awaiting? (in junction with all the patent affairs....) or is this following the classic path of Apple II vs. IBM compatibles?.. These folks should have at least upgrade their look and feels (i.e. display size)

Sorry, I don't feel anything special with iPhone, and feel happy around Samsung and HTC smartphones I have been using...and sad news for people who were holding their decisions with expectation of something big from this version and Sprint who put its future of its business with this iPhone release...

2011.10

Kindle Fire

Wow this has been the hottest news on this week. Interestingly enough, Amazon introduced its tablet as "Kindle Fire" 

and the most amazing thing is Amazon is starting its Tablet journey with their famous "Day 1 South" approach. Starting in red and collect back. First I thought this as a new Android based Tablet, and scratched my head to think what is the difference between this and 7 inch Galaxy Tab...

However, after some thoughts...I believe this is the most fearful approach ....not just because of its low price...bur rather because of these facts

* Amazon has almost full line up in cloud service and its related contents: eBooks, Videos, Music, Android applications, etc...

* Amazon's buying power or negotiation power with contents providers or publishers are incredible. 

and most of all....

* Amazon has extremely loyal customers who pay $79 per year as Prime members- who does everything with Amazon because you paid $79 to company.

I guess this will raise tons of contents sales as Amazon said, and even increase in Prime subscription (Already Video stream is free for Prime customers..)

So, Netflix and even Google gotta be fearful of this....and I believe if this is successful, this will change the game to "access to contents" business as Apple already did a bit..

US DOJ to Block AT&T Acquisition of T-Mobile USA | PCWorld Business Center

Life is never predictable... What a fun ride is this... :)

US DOJ to Block AT&T Acquisition of T-Mobile USA | PCWorld Business Center:

'via Blog this'

HTC Sensation 4G

First HTC device ever to use!
Having a hard time to adjust to big display device, but healthy pains are always welcomed!
2011.8

Samsung Exhibit 4G

Reasonable price with super sold performance..ginger bread, front facing camera and other good stuffs
This must be the best phone ever for people who does not need a big screen..
2011.6

T-Mobile’s Seattle Speed Challenge: $1,000 says the Galaxy S™ 4G is faster than your iPhone®.

Nice approach... as one of the challenger game ...starting this Friday, today, till end of Sunday....

Definitely worthwhile to try, but I am curious how many iPhone users will show up and do test to try to claim the money.... iPhone users don't care about the speed, don't care about the rateplan, and don't care about anything other than the fact it is a iPhone!!!
(Anyhow, this test will do validate it)

Poor and somewhat sad analogy-if this hold true-, but hope this is not the case of insisting Wal-Mart is much better than Costco to loyal people shopping at Costco...

BTW, one funny extension is this news is showing up in Korean press as well but more twisted to how great Samsung's Galaxy S device is... (No complaints because more Korean will recognize the company I work for, but thought this is a bit crossing over the line... )

http://news.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2011/04/29/2011042901295.html
(Korean)

2011.4.29

2min Review: Sidekick 4G

Maybe I am getting a little bit older..... scratching my head to understand what the guys raps about..:(

Had a privilege to play with this device for 2 mins in last month. In short conclusion, don't be fooled with name of "Sidekick" but this is practically the android with keyboard from Samsung...

2010.4.18

Finally another Seattle thing going away...

... Speechless Sunday afternoon started with strange e-mail from corporate communication starting with "Important Message..."

Every company I have worked has engaged in any kind of transaction or key changes in shareholder structure...

Accenture: went IPO in 2001

PwC: Sold consulting business in 2002 to IBM

Atrica: The company I did my MBA internship, and acquired by Nokia-Siemens Networks after I finished working at there..

and finally T-Mobile...

Who wants their company either IPOed or sold? Hire me.... :)

Business & Technology | AT&T grabs T-Mobile for $39B | Seattle Times Newspaper

Expecting fun summer times at Seattle here...(Hope this is not the last summer in Seattle!)

2011.03

All Phones Free Event

This one was the one which I engaged the whole business case since last christmas..
Hope this one flies!
2010.02

LG Optimus T !

Just got LG Optimus T....

Looks awesome with Andriod Froyo and great quality of display, 5 screen..
and this one do support Korean language as well.. though i use it with English setting..

Thank you LG....

2010.11

Samsung Galaxy Tab Hits Stores, Should Apple Be Worried? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Samsung Galaxy Tab Hits Stores, Should Apple Be Worried? | News & Opinion | PCMag.com

Three conf calls, 1 executive approval request, numerous discussions, 50+ (and keep coming...) e-mails during last 2 days...

I need a break!

2011.11

Froyo and software business...

챙피한 이야기이니 한글로...
통신전자 사업영역에 발을 담그고 있다보니 여러가지들이 보인다...
이야기 하나...
얼마전 현지 지인과 이야기 나누던 중 예전부터 삼성의 광팬임을 자처하던 양반이 공전의 히트작인 gallaxy s를 싫다고 안 쓰는 재미있는 이야길 들었다..
Behold1 그리고 2의 광팬이었으나 behold2에서 많은 문제에 지치고, 업데이트가 없고 -애써 무시하는 삼성에 실망하여- 다신 삼성에서 뭐가 나온들 쓰지 않겠노라는데...
영업쟁이인 이 양반이 cell phone maker에대해 질문받을 때 무슨 이야길 하고 다닐찌..
이야기 둘
얼마전 지인중 한분이 apple app store에 app 하나 올려 솔솔찮게 반응이 좋단 이야길 들었다. 지난 주말 직접 만나 이야길 들으니....좋은건 하루 이틀이었고, 지금은 개선요구사항 챙기느라 너무 힘들다고 하신다...
이야기 셋
오늘 회사 intranet에 보니 htc나 motorola의 andriod 오래된 기종들에 대해  2.x 혹은 froyo update공지가 떴다...
드는 혹은 스치는 생각들...
과연 공언하고 다니는 gallaxy s의 froyo update는 언제쯤 나올까?

Behold는 과연 끝까지 버림븓을까?
그리고 무엇보다도 software는 그냥 hardware 상품에 얹어 가는거라는 생각은 언제쯤 없어질까?
Consulting 시절 수없이 밤새던 나날과 탕수육 시키고 "군만두는 서비스 안 해주나요?"라고 묻던 내 과거가 스쳐 지나가면서..
Service=free=cost 란 개념은 한국 business의 천형이란 생각이들었다...
2010.11

Motorola Charm

Testing out a new device called Motorola Charm...

Goodies..
- Great keyboard
- Android 2.1 (Yes finally now I am on 2.1!)

Baddies...
- Small display
- Cheap feeling display quality...

When will be the day I can use Galaxy S? :(
2010.09

Samsung Behold2 - First Android from Samsung in US

Happen to play with first version of Andriod from Samsung in Americas.
First feeling is 아주 훌륭하다.. Andriod기능을 충실하게 지원해 줄 수 있는 Full Touch phone이라고 간단히 요약할 수 있는 듯 싶다..
5M Camera 및 비디오 지원, Wifi 지원도 맘에 들고... 우리집 실내는 약하지만..-_-; 밖에서 돌아다닐 때 coverage 및 3g 속도도 꽤나 불편없이 쓸 수 있다.. 무엇보다도 LED Screen의 밝은 해상도는 압권인듯 싶다..
그리고 요즘들어 은근슬쩍 휴대폰들이 무거워지 고커지는 경향이 있는데..아주 slim하시고 가벼워 만족스러웠음.. Touch Keyboard가 적응하는데 좀 시간이 걸릴듯 싶긴한데.. 당연한 이야기인지는 몰라도 실물 키보드 보다는 오타율이 좀 높다...^^;
Cube란 새로운 메뉴가 있긴 한데.. 약간 벅벅거리고 생각보다 그리 쓰지는 않는듯 싶다..
한가지 또 아쉬운 점은...모든 Touch Phone 및 data device가 격는 문제이긴 하겠지만, Battery가 닳는게 눈에 보인다.. 대충 2-3일 쓰면 바닥날 듯 싶다..거야 뭐 열심히 충전해주시는 수 밖에...^^
암튼 이러한 장점들을 가진 관계로 현재 이 폰은 마나님께 조공으로 받쳐 사용되고 계시는 중이시다..^^
이거 삼성에서 광고조금만 해주시면 우리회사 대박제품 될텐데...(우리회사에서 광고하는 건 족족 다 실패라 꼭 삼성에서 해주셨음 한다...-_-)란 생각도 잠시 해주셨음...
Another highly recommended!
2009.11

Bye BlackBerry 8100 and Welcome BlackBerry 8900

It was a great pleasure to hang with historic blackberry 8100 which was easy to hold, and cute to play with...

Now I am back to full keyboard with faster cpu device! :)

2009.11
Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile