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iFixit breaks down an iPhone 3G {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Jul 10th 2008 11:48AM "gotten their hands on Apple gear and took it apart."
"Taken it apart", thank you.
This is why the world is suffering. People are using blogs as a primary source of info, and yet the vast majority of blogs have no standard of quality when it comes to spelling or grammar.
I usually don't pick on this. I guess I'm irritable today. Or it's just happened one too many times.
Vintage Mr. Microphone hacked into spy device {Engadget}
Jun 16th 2008 11:54AM We got a truckin' convoy! Cross the USA! CON-VOY!
Verizon Alltel merger would form largest carrier in the US (by far) {Engadget}
Jun 5th 2008 1:57PM I've been an Alltel user for years. I've been really happy with them. I got on my plan when I lived in NC. About 2 years ago, I moved to NY. I still use my same phone and number, and still get great service and reception. It's odd, because I can't start a new plan based in NY. But I can use my NC plan up here without hassle. (Technically, I'm only one sub-branch of an NC-based family plan. The primary phone, and most of the other branches, are still in NC.)
This acquisition does not make me happy. I've been eyeballing the iPhone for awhile now, but wanted to wait until 3G, more capacity, etc.
Now that it looks like the new phone should probably be announced on Monday, along with this impending acquisition, it's making me seriously consider jumping ship over to ATT before Verizon buys out Alltel.
So, based on today's numbers, this merger would place Verizon with 9m more subscribers than ATT. But, after Monday, I wonder how many people will be jumping from Verizon and Alltel over to ATT so they can use the new iPhone? By the time the merger happens later this year, I think there's a chance that ATT could still have the largest user base, or at least significantly close the gap.
It'll be interesting to see where all this goes. But I am definitely not thrilled with the idea of being with Verizon. I liked Alltel a lot.
Rumor: iPhone 3G Launch on June 9th {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
May 20th 2008 12:49PM First off, the keynote from Steve is not "all but confirmed". It has been CONFIRMED for a week now!
http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2008/05/13wwdc.html
Second, anyone who thinks that the 3G iPhone won't at least be announced is delusional. As to whether or not it will actually be FOR SALE on the 9th is up in the air. But I'm sure it will at least be announced on that day, and maybe they'll start taking pre-orders. Same-day availability will be great, but I'm not gonna count on it. I do think we'll see it released in the month of June though.
All of the new carrier announcements (In several countries that are pretty much 3G-only) plus the impending V2 of the software and the launch of the App store (which Steve said would go live in June), along with the recent iPhone shortages pretty much bring the 3G iPhone to near fact-like status.
We're missing precise details, sure. But we have enough "clues" that you don't have to be an insider or analyst to know that it's coming SOON.
RED unveils Scarlet mini camcorder {Engadget}
Apr 14th 2008 1:05PM @Alex:
According to Red's site, the Scarlet is 3K. Take it up with them.
RED unveils Scarlet mini camcorder {Engadget}
Apr 14th 2008 12:52PM 3k
Happy birthday: take a trip in America's largest flying gadget (part 4) {Engadget}
Mar 26th 2008 5:12PM Happy Birthday! Yay for flying gadgets!
RadTech ProCable iPhone headset {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Mar 26th 2008 1:58PM The iPhone DOES have a standard 3.5mm jack, not a 2.5mm
The problem with compatibility is that the jack is recessed into the phone somewhat far for some strain relief (fewer destroyed headphone jacks that way), so only headphones with a fairly slim housing for their connector will fit in.
So, nothing on the iPhone has anything to do with a 2.5mm jack, nor do any of the available adapters.
It's all about having your 3.5mm plug be slim enough to fit into the recessed jack.
RadTech ProCable iPhone headset {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Mar 26th 2008 1:52PM I've never used any of Radtech's audio products, but I do have a screen protector and a sleeve from them for my MBP that I like a lot. Based on that, I'd be willing to give some of their earphones a shot, especially at that price.
RadTech ProCable iPhone headset {The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW)}
Mar 26th 2008 1:44PM I'm kind of a headphone junkie, and problems with the V-Moda Vibe Duo (the iPhone ones) do seem widespread. I have the normal Vibe (no mic), and have been quite pleased with them.
With that said, V-Moda is aware of an issue with the Vibe Duo, and that problem can exist in any of the Duos that are currently on store shelves. New, "fixed" units should be shipping within the next 3 weeks or so.
So, based on my experience with the Vibe, I'd recommend the Vibe Duo, but not for a few more weeks.
I've never had to use V-Moda's customer service, so I have no idea how good or bad they are in that regard.
The only beef I have with the Vibe is that they're a bit weak on the bass. But otherwise they're small, light, comfortable, and have pretty detailed sound reproduction.
