@seriousam7
If you're that bothered, why not call the language American instead of English? If you're going to use the word "English" which, last time I checked, was because it originated from England, then try to spell correctly.

Whilst you're at it, sort out your bloody date format. Month before day? WTF is that all about?

Actually, I think you'll find Mobical did it first.

Well Engadget is already Art Lebedev's marketing pawn, so why not add RED to the list?

Dear Engadget.

It's 2008. Please update your gallery code so we don't need a full page refresh when navigating through images. Google "ajax" for help.

Thank you

Ha ha ha - so they've *finally* managed to launch this over-complicated piece of junk?

Firstly, each service provider has a different way of charging - so you'll probably still get the reverse-billed text messages from most operators (although sometimes these will have the "invisible" flag set so they won't pop up a notification).

Secondly, you'll be charged WAP data rates for ploughing through the many mandated checkout pages - a charge which is anything but cheap in the UK (and I'm looking specifically at you O2...)

From a Content Provider's point of view it's also rubbish for two reasons: end users can opt-out of supplying their mobile number (there are secure intermediaries who won't pass it on) so bang goes your marketing plan. Also the charges are higher in order to cover all the infrastructure and development that had to be put in place in order to get this system.

What's easier? Texting "ring10" to 81234 or opening your WAP browser (if it's even configured) enter the WAP site address of the store, browse for the ringtone you were after, browse through the PayForIt WAP pages and finally get an SMS with a WAP Push link to the content?!

Mental, completely mental.

Ha ha ha - so they've *finally* managed to launch this over-complicated piece of junk?

Firstly, each service provider has a different way of charging - so you'll probably still get the reverse-billed text messages from most operators (although sometimes these will have the "invisible" flag set so they won't pop up a notification).

Secondly, you'll be charged WAP data rates for ploughing through the many mandated checkout pages - a charge which is anything but cheap in the UK (and I'm looking specifically at you O2...)

From a Content Provider's point of view it's also rubbish for two reasons: end users can opt-out of supplying their mobile number (there are secure intermediaries who won't pass it on) so bang goes your marketing plan. Also the charges are higher in order to cover all the infrastructure and development that had to be put in place in order to get this system.

What's easier? Texting "ring10" to 81234 or opening your WAP browser (if it's even configured) enter the WAP site address of the store, browse for the ringtone you were after, browse through the PayForIt WAP pages and finally get an SMS with a WAP Push link to the content?!

Mental, completely mental.

Errr... wait. You've created a petition so that a company the size of Apple doesn't make a huge commercial mistake? A petition? Do you not think they just *might* have some professional marketing guys in the UK? I'll answer that for you: yes, they do. I know one of them - he came from a mobile phone industry background.

They're clearly aiming for the Blackberry market. That's never really taken off in the UK because Java games and MMS are HUGE. The iPhone supports neither at time of writing - and *that's* what is going to wreck it's commercial chances, not which rip-off data technology it happens to use.

All looks the same as an RSS feed on Netvibes ;-)

errr.. for "entery" read "energy" o_O

There seems to be an awful lot of confusion about this issue. The single biggest waste of entery at the moment is TV keeping the CRT warmed up in standby mode for a "quick start" function. An IR receiver circuit uses no more than 10mW scanning for IR signals. What the government are (rightly!) trying to do is introduce legislation that will LIMIT the amount of power a device in standby mode can use.

Another example: what exactly is the point of having a continuously on standby LED? Press the remote ON, nothing happens, walk to the TV. Not hard, is it? If people want to act dumb and leave the TV on 24/7 I'm sure they'll grow bored of rebelling as soon as the first bill drops onto the door mat!

I fully support trying to reduce energy use - and am astounded by the attitudes on here of those who clearly aren't.