iPhone

Saturday - we were invited to one of my wife's work colleague's leaving do for lunch. The family (American) was moving back home and were obviously happy. In their various travels to US, the guy had picked up Apple iPhone - which became the star of the party. Once it was out of his pocket - that's it - there was no going back - every person (we were at least 20 of us) wanted to have a go at it.

It's a masterpiece. The touch screen is very intuitive. As can be said for most Apple products - it is far ahead of the competition.

It's getting launched in UK on the 9th of November for £299 and a 18 month contract with O2. As for me, I am saving for my Frogeye.

Changing priorities...

After a few years of wanting to buy a MG Midget (Pre-1972), I have changed my mind...my priorities have shifted to Austin-Healey Sprite Mk I (Frogeye/Bugeye in US). It is the predecessor of Austin-Healey Mk III, which was the same as Midget that I wanted (with a different badge).

Reason: Quite simply, I find the form even more fascinating with the headlights mounted on the bonnet, the smiley grill and the dash colour-matched with the interiors.

Implications: I will have to wait longer to save to buy one.