The Real Tim Jones - Latest Comments

Re: Billy Mays Dies

Charles — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:14:50 -0000

Wow this is too sad. I love watching Billy work his magic on the screen. Guess Pitchmen is canceled now? :(

Re: Affiliate Fatblogging Update

affiliatetip — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:38:45 -0000

Hey Mr. Jones - I am in exactly the same boat as you. Stuck at 218, because with all of the workouts, those occasional temptations keep knocking me back.

Next week my whole family is going away for 2 weeks, so I just might do a hardcore booth camp over here... until a week later when I need to go to a crab feast - http://www.affiliatesummit.com/tax-talk-crab-fe...

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

MLDina — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:07:38 -0000

Blackberry phones have video- not all of them, but some do. I don't have one so I can't comment on the quality, but the convenience factor is probably great!

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

ayakobing — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:57:31 -0000

Wow, I don't think my blackberry has video capability. I have to look into that. I agree that while having an iphone makes you look "cool", I think the flip does fill a very specific need. I usually give Flip camera to people at baby shower, wedding etc and they all love it.

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

Tim_Jones — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:22:44 -0000

Thanks for the comment, Dina!

I agree on the flash, they're horrible on cell cameras. However, you reminded me of a complaint I have with the Flips (and other small cameras) -- the mic SUCKS! I often feel like I'm yelling to get good sound on the video or it's like I'm in a tin can. So far, though, that's been a minor issue and I still love my Flips. :)

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

Tim_Jones — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:20:32 -0000

Thanks for the feedback, Jen! I'm very guilty of the whole "processing video" situation. I have several hours of video on my external hard drive that need to be compiled into some semblance of a quality video, but I dread doing it.

I also found that I was using my small digital camera (also a Nikon Coolpix, lol) for video, just so I only had to carry one device, but again, I found the quality lacking. There's something to be said for focusing on one feature and making it work, correctly. :)

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

Tim_Jones — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:17:22 -0000

Hi back, Scott! Thanks for dropping by the blog! I hope you had a great Fathers Day!

I agree, the cell phone cameras are good for "on the fly" or "oh, crap, I forgot my camera" situations, but I just can't imagine it actually "replacing" my other cameras.

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

MLDina — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:20:01 -0000

I can never get the same quality from cell phone cameras that I get from the Flip or my digital. The flash is also usually pretty terrible, even on the iPhones. It's convenient to have a camera on a phone, but not a replacement for the real thing (yet).

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

jgoode — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:00:21 -0000

My biggest complaint about the iphone has always been the camera options. I still carry around a SLR when I go anywhere, and I also have a smaller Nikon Coolpix so I have video and photos - I more recently acquired a flip, and carry it also... but I usually don't have a need to take videos as much as I do still shots - for me the processing of the video is just as much of a project as finding a camera to take it.

I'd love to see the iphone improve in this area so my bag could get a little lighter. Nothing is going to replace my larger digi camera, but the smaller one seem like overkill.

Re: Apple’s New iPhone a Flip Killer?

Scott Pooler — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:00:35 -0000

Very good point Tim,

I have never seen the video or image capabilities of any cell phone equal that of a devide designed and intended for the purpose. I own multiple digital cameras, a blackberry, a high end Sony video camera and more. Never have I once thought that my cell phone could replace any of them - except.... When traveling light.
And this is where Arrington my be right, carrying all the assorted gadgets and gear that they each need can be a huge pain. (Not in the case of the Flip - of course, but it is still one more device in the bag or pocket).
Anyway, caught your post - thought I would say Hi with a comment!
Have a great day!

Re: Road Trip to Brown County State Park

Tim_Jones — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:03:20 -0000

It was very pretty and tranquil. I look forward to coming back for a longer visit.

Re: Road Trip to Brown County State Park

ML Vanessa — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:52:32 -0000

The park looks amazing and extremely tranquil. A great way to start their new lives together. Definitely a place that I would consider visiting.

Re: SMCJax Meet-Up

MLDina — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:10:21 -0000

Looks like a lot of fun. We should try to get the Jacksonville club together with the Doterati crew. Could be some great local connections!

Re: New Business Card

profwebs — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 23:33:52 -0000

One of these days, I'm going to get mine done in in clear plastic, maybe even die cut... Pricey tho... http://clearplasticcards.com/

Re: Bridge Jumpers In Jacksonville

Tim_Jones — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:42:12 -0000

Yeah, that's about as fast as I've ever seen the St. Johns moving. We
don't have much elevation change in Florida to speed it up. :)

Re: Bridge Jumpers In Jacksonville

thesnarkside — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:17:59 -0000

Some people are incapable of wise decisions. That current around the pilings was movin...

Re: New Business Card

TrishaLyn — Thu, 28 May 2009 21:26:34 -0000

Heh, I like it! You're right - maybe not the most unique card out there, but memorable for sure. The benefit of being a rogue affiliate marketer is being able to do fun things like this on your business card. One of my laments to working with a professionally branded company as an affiliate manager is the lack of whimsy in branding with business cards :)

Re: John Chow Gets It Wrong

Hua Chen — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:24:56 -0000

John Chow is a 神话故事 for me.

Re: Pictionary Sunday with IWearYourShirt.com

Hua Chen — Thu, 28 May 2009 12:20:54 -0000

Oh, wonderful life like this! :-) I like it! Very much!

Re: New Business Card

Tim_Jones — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:04:49 -0000

I wanted to get more of my profiles on the card, too. That's why I guess I'm going to have to go to a more custom design, eventually.

I think the classic "name, address, phone number" cards for online business people will be going the way of the do-do bird, in favor of cards that allow people to access all your online "locations."

Re: New Business Card

Tim_Jones — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:03:20 -0000

Thanks for the comment, Dina! Yes, they are keepers -- that's the ultimate goal for me -- I don't want my card to end up somewhere in the stack to be stored away in the trash bin. :)

Re: New Business Card

Tim_Jones — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:02:21 -0000

Can't wait to see it, Drew!

Re: New Business Card

jamesseligman — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:28:27 -0000

Very interesting card indeed. I just had some new ones made right before Ad:Tech SF, nothing fancy, but it has profiles to almost everywhere you can find me (ie Twitter, FaceBook, My Blog, Skype, etc)

Re: New Business Card

MLDina — Wed, 27 May 2009 12:35:10 -0000

So I just scrolled down to the comment form to tell you these are some of my favorite cards (I've only seen 1-2 other people with name business cards), and that Drew from BenSpark has my other favorites, and I saw his comment! I love unique business cards- adding photos, like Drew does, is the ultimate personal touch. Original designs are keepers, too.

Re: New Business Card

BenSpark — Wed, 27 May 2009 08:27:00 -0000

A fun card. Very unique. Just wait till you see what I'm bringing to IZEAFest. A very unique card. Now, off to make the card. yep... very... unique... Dang I have to come up with something for the front of the card, the back is the unique part.