TechBoxx - Look At The Iphone 3G

Hey everyone its Techboxx aka Barry Aldridge

I haven't done a blog on this for a while and thought I'll tell you about the Iphone.

I had been to the Apple store a couple of times through different gatherings that have happened and had a quick look at the Iphone 3G.

It looks really awesome and may get one in the near future once it goes into Pay As You Go. I hate contract services.

I like how it goes into the Internet really well just like the original one that came out.

I heard the camera isn't that top notch when I saw a review of the Iphone 3G from a youtuber called Y2kjonrichards. So I will give have another look into the phone next time I go to the Apple Store in London which should be awesome.

Here are the tech specs on the Iphone 3G

Phone

Make a call by tapping a name or send a text with the intelligent keyboard.

iPod

Enjoy music and video on a widescreen display and shop for music with a tap.

Internet

Browse the real web, get HTML email and find yourself with GPS maps.

Whats New On the Iphone

3G Speed

Surf the web and download email over fast 3G mobile networks.

Maps with GPS

Find your location, get directions and track your route with GPS.

Once I have the money and that the Iphone 3G has gone to Pay As You Go then I may think about buying one.

Anyway here is the Review of the Iphone 3G from Y2kjonrichards



Y2kjonrichards Channel

Brain(Beat)Boxx : Jay Brannan

Yes, yes, yes people it’s your boy... Jazza!

Okay, I know music is NSG’s thing, but I needed to talk about this guy who I have grown uncomfortably obsessed with and who seems to be growing in popularity in the YouTube community (which, honestly, is how I got into him) having been mentioned on both 5awesomegays and fiveawesomeMWs. This phenomenon is the hugely talented Jay Brannan.

A New York based, folk, singer song writer; his self made album, ‘Goddamned’ reaches for a plethora of topics; from religion, to falling in love, to his desire to settle down with someone. Being a young gay man in the modern world could also be seen as a major influence in his work, but to label him as a ‘gay’ artist would be incorrect and unfair. He talks about his reality which simply happens to encompass this one aspect. Case in point; Housewife could easily have been marketed as a novelty record, a gay man talking about how he wants to take on this stereotypically feminine role. But this particular track is just a beautiful testament to love and life, using Brannan’s angelic voice backed simply by an acoustic guitar, to portray a young man’s aching desire to find that one person to spend the rest of his life with.

Jay Brannan’s album is available from iTunes and his website. He is also playing various dates in some of the big UK cities this August (check his myspace below). Unfortunately, I am in Barcelona, so pop along, have a great night and let him know I sent you.
Some links for you:
http://www.jaybrannan.com/

http://www.myspace.com/jaybrannan

http://www.youtube.com/jaybrannan

BrainBoxx Gordon's Gumption

Now, I know on my YouTube channel I said I would lay off the lovely Gordon for at least a while, but this isn’t rhymingwithoranges. So, ha! I have found a loophole!

As I (and the rest of the world) predicted, Labour lost the ‘safe’ seat in the Glasgow East by-election to the Scottish National Party, and again, as predicted, party member and people of the public across the country are calling for Gordon’s resignation as PM. Bless the poor guy, he’s on holiday as well!

Now I have made my views of Gordon very clear in the past, both on here and on rhyming, but I will say one thing in his defence. His knowledge in terms of economics is unparalleled in the British political scene at the moment, and if anyone has the capability to drag us, kicking and screaming, out from this rut of an economic ‘crisis’ with minimal damage, it’s him. Yes, he doesn’t have the charisma or gumption (god I love that word) to lead the country, but to be honest, name me an MP who you would hand the reins to at the moment, I certainly can’t think of one.

Keep Safe
Jaz

TechBoxx Insight on Knife Crime

First Of all I explain a story that happened back in June 2004 that my Brother got stabbed way before Knife Crime became a problem in the mediastream media.

Then I give my opinions about Knife Crime in the UK and what should be done.

Please Comment or Respond to this video. I'm not tagging anyone, I think everyone should get involved in this discussion.

Barry Aldridge (TechBoxx)

TechBoxx Previews Soulcalibur IV

Welcome to Techboxx’s world. This blog is focused on a game called Soul Calibur IV.

• Now this series has been hugely praised for being beat em up game that is totally different to Tekken and Virtua Fighter.




• The visuals of the game look so stunning, as games graphics are getting better





• It is produced by Namco who have produced the previous games, so I can expect a lot of greatest within the fourth in the series. It comes out in North America on the 29^th of July while in the UK it comes out on the 1^st Of August.



• Now one of the great things I like there are bonus characters that appear on different formats. If you get it on the Xbox 360 your bonus character would be Yoda, while the Playstation 3 you get Darth Vader. The Bonus characters would be able to force abilities.

• The biggest thing with this game is that for the very first time you are able play online in the whole Soulcalibur series which is excellent news in my opinion. I will be able to review this game once it comes out and I will be buying the Playstation 3 version, so I’m going over to the dark side.

Here is a video I did a while ago of a review of Metal Gear Solid 4 for the Playstation 3. This is the type of review I will hope to do for Soulcalibur IV when it comes out.

BeatBoxx Reviews - TRICKY

Tricky, is an English trip hop musician in the British music scene. He is noted for a whispering lyrical style that is half-rapped, half-sung. As a producer and a musician, he is noted for a dark, rich and layered sound. Culturally, Tricky bridges white and black Britain, particularly in his fusion of rock and hip hop, high art and pop culture. His debut album Maxinquaye was nominated for the Mercury Prize and voted Album of the Year by NME Magazine.

I think he has an amazing voice and sound that is really represents whats missing in the current music sound in the UK. Electro is getting overated and overhyped its good to see old skool peeps like Tricky making their mark again. Just brings out the edge and gritty vibe that is much needed in the scene right now! Get his new album! its DOPE, heavy, music with balls (which is rare these days): "Knowle West Boy - Tricky - OUT NOW!

It gets BRAP BRAP BRAP BRA... 3.5/5

Check out the music video: "Council Estate"

BrainBoxx: GLASGOW VS Gordon

Let’s be honest, Glasgow East has never really attracted headline news. It is a run-down and neglected part of the Scottish city with high unemployment, crime and violence, as well as being famous for having a lower life expectancy than the Gaza strip (53 y/o).

Despite these setbacks Glasgow East has been a solid Labour seat for the past 30 years, however in the bi election on Thursday there is mounting concern that this poverty stricken part of Britain might just be fed up with the lack of change in the past three decades that the people there are considering kicking labour in the proverbial balls and chucking them out of office.

This comes after Labours crushing defeat just a couple of months back in the local elections across the country, but this bi election is making headlines purely because these are the loyal Labour supporters that are saying; ‘Enough is enough’ and that they want the current Labour government out. There are even whispers that good, old Gordon will be forced to resign if the ‘safe’ seat is lost tomorrow.
Where the rival Scottish National Party are looking for a landslide win, Labour seem that they will be happy as long as they don’t lose, which to me shows that ‘New’ Labour will be doing their best to put on a happy face. Although many will be celebrating this call for that over used word, ‘change’, I must say I do feel sorry for Gordon, it does feel like we are kicking a wounded dog while it’s down.

And who said politics isn’t interesting?!

Jaz