Switched Questionnaire: Fugees' Pras, BlackBerry Addict
Pras launched an acting career in the late 90s, appearing in films like 'Mystery Men' and 'Higher Ed.' In 2007, after documenting the homeless in downtown Los Angeles in 'Skid Row,' Pras started a non-profit, PRASperity, to raise awareness of and create solutions for poverty.
Pras took time from his packed schedule -- his new solo album, 'Experience Magic' is coming out this Spring -- to tell us about his gadget habits and interests.
What gadgets do you always bring with you to the set (for down-time?
I can't live without the BlackBerry - I take it with me everywhere. I am constantly on the net getting breaking news alerts, and giving feedback on my foundation PRASperity house. Also my iPod cause I critique the music for Experience Magic, my new album coming out this summer.
What cell phone do you have right now and what do you love/hate about it?
Right now I've got Verizon's new RED BlackBerry and I love it- no complaints.
Who's the last person you sent a text message to and what was it about?
Barack Obama- we are trying to organize a fundraiser for his campaign.
Where do you go pretty much every time you get online?
First I check out any updates for Skidrowthemovie.com then straight to Eventful.com to see who voted on the film, then to indiepixfilm.com to check on pre-orders. After responding to fan mail on MySpace, I check out my Gmail which I can't live without...
What annoys you most about your iPod, cell phone, or laptop?
I know my BlackBerry can do a lot more – but sometimes I feel the technology isn't there yet...
Name one thing you wish your iPod/cellphone/laptop (any gadget) could do that it doesn't do now?
Video streaming is a big part of my personal website which has info on my Skid Row doc as well as clips from the upcoming album coming out early summer. I want to be able to have more access to that via my blackberry.
What upcoming gadget can you not wait to get your hands on?
I hear there is a new BlackBerry in the works that Verizon is supporting that allows you to download video – cannot wait to see that.
You're stranded on a desert island: What gadget do you bring?
Cell phone - so I can get off the island
What's the most-played song or artist on your iPod?
It's a tie - 'Ruby Tuesday' by The Rolling Stones and 'Can't Hurry Love' by The Supremes
BlackBerry, Sidekick, or Treo?
BlackBerry -- all day
Mac or PC?
Mac all day- It's sexy, friendlier, its for the artists...
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