From Chris Pirillo's weblog I learned that Full Tilt Mobile has launched a comic strip application for Nokia Series 60 cellular phones that enables you to purchase "books" of strips you like.
Categories include animals, reality, family and, a favorite of mine, geeks (such as the comic strip below).
One reason for posting this article is I wanted to post that particular cartoon strip ("UnEmployed" by Matt Steem). The cost of the cartoons ranges from about $2 to $12, depending upon the number included in the package.
The company is working with comic book artists in several countries -- at least 16 artists in three countries. The comic application will be available for other cellular phones, iPods and Play Station Portable, according to the company's Web sie.
Avoid XTVWorld
I found articles about Full Tilt Mobile on on two sites: SymbianOne and XTVWorld. I'm not linking to XTVWorld because it is the most annoying Web site I've had the misfortune to view.
The information seens good, but the site launches pop-up ads at an alarming rate and, more fulsome, the Web page continues to pop up over other Web pages.
It's not just the ads, it's the entire XTVWorld page that pops up every few seconds. I'm viewing it on an IBM ThinkPad with Windows XP and Firefox. Perhaps it's my configuration, but if you don't want to be driven to distraction, avoid this site (yes, I know there are pop-up blockers.)
What's this talk about "Telabout"? A new device for retail point of sale customer assistance. Like a PDA, sort of a handheld customer service rep (CSR)?
Posted by: | Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 12:28 PM