http://www.sorcinelli.net Random Thoughts and Musings of Don Sorcinelli Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/03/05/html-5-and-that-familiar-sinking-feeling/#comment-4485 HTML 5 on Windows Phone: A Simple Boilerplate | WP MVP Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:00:28 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/03/05/html-5-and-that-familiar-sinking-feeling/#comment-4485 [...] mobile development platform. While I’m still not “all bought in” yet when it comes to HTML 5 (I wrote my reasons for this almost a year ago on my personal blog), there are still some great use cases for this development approach. Heck, even Microsoft found a [...] [...] mobile development platform. While I’m still not “all bought in” yet when it comes to HTML 5 (I wrote my reasons for this almost a year ago on my personal blog), there are still some great use cases for this development approach. Heck, even Microsoft found a [...]

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/02/tech-and-the-state-of-making-things-work-with-other-things/#comment-3850 Pasquale Chew Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:50:50 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/02/tech-and-the-state-of-making-things-work-with-other-things/#comment-3850 Thank you for another informative website. Where else could I get that kind of info written in such an ideal way? I've a project that I'm just now working on, and I've been on the look out for such info. Thank you for another informative website. Where else could I get that kind of info written in such an ideal way? I’ve a project that I’m just now working on, and I’ve been on the look out for such info.

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/03/05/a-message-to-prospective-mobile-application-developer-employers/#comment-3290 Rosa Tue, 01 Nov 2011 01:44:49 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/03/05/a-message-to-prospective-mobile-application-developer-employers/#comment-3290 <i>I really like what you said about the different platforms. I have recently had a problem with transitioning from one platform to another and I can tell you, they are very different. Not only are the steps to programming different, the markets in each field are different as to what they want out of an application as well.</i> +1 I really like what you said about the different platforms. I have recently had a problem with transitioning from one platform to another and I can tell you, they are very different. Not only are the steps to programming different, the markets in each field are different as to what they want out of an application as well.
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]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/03/05/a-message-to-prospective-mobile-application-developer-employers/#comment-459 Mobile Application Developers Sun, 06 Mar 2011 02:08:45 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/03/05/a-message-to-prospective-mobile-application-developer-employers/#comment-459 I really like what you said about the different platforms. I have recently had a problem with transitioning from one platform to another and I can tell you, they are very different. Not only are the steps to programming different, the markets in each field are different as to what they want out of an application as well. I really like what you said about the different platforms. I have recently had a problem with transitioning from one platform to another and I can tell you, they are very different. Not only are the steps to programming different, the markets in each field are different as to what they want out of an application as well.

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/01/new-year-new-focuses/#comment-372 chat Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:22:10 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/?p=7#comment-372 This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like 'Mixview' that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you're listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of "neighbors" will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune "Social" is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose. This is getting a bit more subjective, but I much prefer the Zune Marketplace. The interface is colorful, has more flair, and some cool features like ‘Mixview’ that let you quickly see related albums, songs, or other users related to what you’re listening to. Clicking on one of those will center on that item, and another set of “neighbors” will come into view, allowing you to navigate around exploring by similar artists, songs, or users. Speaking of users, the Zune “Social” is also great fun, letting you find others with shared tastes and becoming friends with them. You then can listen to a playlist created based on an amalgamation of what all your friends are listening to, which is also enjoyable. Those concerned with privacy will be relieved to know you can prevent the public from seeing your personal listening habits if you so choose.

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/02/tech-and-the-state-of-making-things-work-with-other-things/#comment-28 Don Sorcinelli Mon, 03 Jan 2011 14:30:34 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/02/tech-and-the-state-of-making-things-work-with-other-things/#comment-28 That is why Rule #2 is also known as "The Internet Shall Set You Free, Child" :-) That is why Rule #2 is also known as “The Internet Shall Set You Free, Child”

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/01/new-year-new-focuses/#comment-420 Sohbet Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/?p=7#comment-420 Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It's very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker. Zune and iPod: Most people compare the Zune to the Touch, but after seeing how slim and surprisingly small and light it is, I consider it to be a rather unique hybrid that combines qualities of both the Touch and the Nano. It’s very colorful and lovely OLED screen is slightly smaller than the touch screen, but the player itself feels quite a bit smaller and lighter. It weighs about 2/3 as much, and is noticeably smaller in width and height, while being just a hair thicker.

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/01/new-year-new-focuses/#comment-419 chat Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/?p=7#comment-419 The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important. The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/01/new-year-new-focuses/#comment-118 Katherine Chisley Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/?p=7#comment-118 The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod's. It works well, but isn't as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that's not an issue, but if you're planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod's larger screen and better browser may be important. The new Zune browser is surprisingly good, but not as good as the iPod’s. It works well, but isn’t as fast as Safari, and has a clunkier interface. If you occasionally plan on using the web browser that’s not an issue, but if you’re planning to browse the web alot from your PMP then the iPod’s larger screen and better browser may be important.

]]> http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/02/tech-and-the-state-of-making-things-work-with-other-things/#comment-16 Sven Tue, 30 Nov 1999 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.sorcinelli.net/2011/01/02/tech-and-the-state-of-making-things-work-with-other-things/#comment-16 Corrolary to Rule #1: The guy trying to sell you product A and/or product B is not to be trusted to know if they work together, or to tell you the truth even if they do know. For the truth, see rule #2. Corrolary to Rule #1: The guy trying to sell you product A and/or product B is not to be trusted to know if they work together, or to tell you the truth even if they do know. For the truth, see rule #2.

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