My Mobile Phone Perplexity

My mobile phone contract is up which has prompted me to ask myself 'which mobile phone do I get next?'

The mobile phone has become a status symbol and to some people its almost as important as the car you drive. When someone gets a new phone, people will flock to have a look and feel. Pull your shiny new phone out at work or in a pub and within minutes everyone will be comparing handsets.

My obvious list topper is the iPhone - The market leader and everyones favourite. This piece of tech was a game changer which also introduced us to the world of the 'App Store'. Apps have turned the mobile phone into a pocket gadget with functional possibilities that are seemingly endless. From e-mail to social networking to games to Sat Nav, there really is an App for that!

OK, I'll make no secret of that fact that I want one. I've had an iPod Touch for two years and I love it. The only draw back I find is that I can only use the Apps in Wifi hotspots or at home.

So, do I buy one? The iPhone 3Gs is The Daddy right now but will it soon become the Grand Daddy as the new kids on the block step up to the plate with their offerings.

HTC have shown what can be done with their Hero - a lovely spec'd phone boasting the Android Operating System from Google and with that comes access to the Android App store. The phone itself has a really nice look and feel with the touch screen that ranks alongside the iPhone. On the downside there is lack on internal memory, although it does support micro SD cards and it can't compete with the iTunes compatibility offered by the iPhone. This final point will always let down the Android camp since Apple's refusal to allow any other device to sync with iTunes.

I like the idea of the Android OS and the enormous potential their App store offers. With all the major handset makers launching Android based smart phones it surely won't be long before they eclipse the iPhone in terms of look, feel and most importantly the functionality they offer.

The trouble with gadgets is that there is always something better on the horizon.

And that's my perplexity. Do I buy the iPhone or wait a few months and see what the Android pack has to offer?  Decisions, decisions.

Help! I Need To Get Fit.

This Saturday I will be playing my first game of football in about five years. In fact it's been about 2 years since I've done anything remotely active. I'm worried because the last time I played football, my legs were so stiff that I couldn't walk properly for days afterwards. And that's when I thought I was fit!

I used to visit the gym at least twice a week and play a regular game of Badminton. But with a young family finding time and energy is proving difficult. The best workout I get now is the odd 50 yard sprint for the bus in the morning.

I work in an office sat in front of a PC and the most exercise I get there is the walk to get my afternoon latte, which in itself is probably not helping matters.

Now, I know I need more than a miracle to get in shape before the weekend but I do need a strategy to banish my moobs. The question is how?

Well, lets call the footy match day one and provided I don't pick up any silly injuries like pulling a muscle or breaking a bone then I'll be off to a good start.

I've tried jogging but I don't fancy plodding around the local footpaths every evening. Besides, if you believe the Daily Mail there are hoodies on every corner ready to do their worst.

I could cycle to work but have you seen the shower there? - I do own a bike but the problem is that its not roadworthy. Three years ago, I got myself a brand new bike. It came free with a new washing machine but it's still sat in the garage waiting to be assembled. However, I may have to dust it off if my bus to work is axed.

I've just taken delivery of the new Wii Fit Plus and reading the box it promises training routines for my daily fitness needs. Can this really work? Not on its own that's for sure but it's all I've got for now so I'll give it a go. I'll let you know how I get on in my quest for fitness and banishing my moobs.