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Video: How AT&T is getting “iReady” for iPhone 3G launch
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video, Videos,
Alright, we’ve given you details on the iPhone 3G pricing scheme, let you know that the iPhone 3G launches at 8:00 AM on July 11, and even hit you with the iPhone 3G Guided Tour. Not enough for you? Well, AT&T put together a video showing how they are preparing for the iPhone 3G launch, and even what you can do beforehand, and on launch day, to speed up your purchase. They are calling it being “iReady.” Yeah, they went there.
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Topia HUVO Electric Vehicle
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Design, Transportation,
Smaller than the Smart Car, but probably more dangerous in high traffic areas, is Topia’s HUVO, a prototype single-seated electric vehicle. Weighing only about 330 lbs., the vehicle has a body frame of high-tensile steel plate, doors and back of aluminum alloy, a roof of CFRP (carbon fiber reinforced plastic,) and a windshield of polycarbonate. The interior and wheel covers are made with ABS resin. We are thinking that you had better get lots of insurance with the HUVO, as running into a tree or a stiff wind would probably total the mini-car.
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We never tire of USB toys and found one of the reptilian ilk. Sit the Chameleon on your monitor or desk and plug him in with the included 1m cable. The 12cm long creature will rotate his eyes and randomly flick his tongue. The Chameleon is available in three different color patterns for £12.99 (~$25.33.) At the very least, it will scare off any anamatronic flies or mosquitoes in the area.
Read More | Gobaz
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iPhone 3G US pricing finally revealed
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
A few days ago we tried to make sense of the iPhone 3G pricing confusion that people have been going through. Well, we are happy to report that Apple and AT&T have finally provided all the answers we need on this front. Pricing for the iPhone 3G will be as follows:
$199 8GB model, $299 16GB model:
- New customers who activate a new line of service with AT&T
- iPhone customer who purchased their phone before July 11
- Current AT&T customers who are eligible, at the time of purchase, for an upgrade discount
$399 8GB model, $499 16GB model:
- Existing AT&T customers who are not currently eligible for an upgrade discount.
$599 8GB model, $699 16GB model:
- Customers who want to purchase an iPhone 3G without signing a contract
- Customers who enjoy getting royally screwed
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(RED) Subscription Music Service
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
For those who bought a (RED) iPod, there will now be a new music service which will donate half of its profits to fighting AIDS in Africa. Set to launch in September, a subscription will cost $5.00 a month. Similar to a newsletter, members get an e-mail weekly that has an exclusive song from well known artists as well as one from an emerging one. The subscribers will also get a bonus “Crackerjack Surprise,” such as a video and an update about Project Red. All songs are DRM-free so even non-iPodders can take part.
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Naxa Electronics NX-3300 Portable DVD Player with iPod Dock
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, USB,
Naxa has released an ultra-slim Portable DVD Player with iPod dock. The NX-3300 has a 9-inch TFT display, a built-in stereo speaker with Virtual Surround Effect, USB and SD/MMC card slots, and audio and video input jacks. Of course, it charges your iPod while playing and is compatible with DVD/CD/SVCD/VCD/MP3/CD-R/CD-RW formats. The player comes with a rechargeable lithium battery, detachable battery pack, remote, and 3-way power cord. Contact Naxa for pricing.
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iPhone 3G guided tour video posted
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video, Videos,
Apple just posted their latest Guided Tour video, with this one focusing on the upcoming iPhone 3G. Now, we expect to see a lot more of these videos from Apple in the future, just know that they are really focusing on first-time buyers with this one. They spend a lot of time covering everything that was covered in the original iPhone Guided Tour, including the things that haven’t changed all that much. Still, it is cool to get a bit more information on the GPS and to see it in action. All in all, very informative.
iPhone 3G launching at 8 AM on July 11
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Corporate News, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video,
Apple and AT&T have finally been letting those of us in the US in on their iPhone 3G launch plans. As it turns out, unlike last year’s 6:00 PM iPhone launch, the iPhone 3G is going to be available bright and early at 8:00 AM. AT&T confirmed that their stores will be opening at 8:00 sharp to start selling the new iPhone - and it makes sense. Since people need to sign up for lines of service, things may go a bit slower this time around. Oh, also, an 8 AM launch doesn’t mean there will be any less of a line. That line will just grow huge overnight instead of during the afternoon. Break out the sleeping bags!
Hit the link below for the full release from AT&T.
Read More | iPhone 3G launch info press release
AMD releases new performance and energy focused Phenom processors
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Corporate News, PC / Laptop,
AMD just announced the newest additions to the Phenom chip lineup. The flagship here of AMD’s desktop processors is the quad-core Phenom X4 9950 Black Edition, which is selling for a cool $235 USD. In case you aren’t in the know, Black Edition refers to the chips affinity towards those wholike to overclock and otherwise tweak their systems. The chip is unlocked, so it’s ready for you to fire up AMD OverDrive so that you can play with it to your heart’s content. Now, this chip certainly isn’t as fast as the top-of-the-line quad-core Intel desktop chip, but the price is certainly right if the Black Edition seems to strike your fancy.
Hit the link below for info on the Phenom X4 9350e and 9150, the two other chips that AMD is touting today.
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It’s about that time to fire up Software Update again for those of you running Leopard, as Mac OS X 10.5.4 has just been unleashed. Our first thought was that it must be time for MobileMe, but reading the change log, we don’t see it mentioned. However, there are a bunch of iCal fixes, among a few more generic updates, which you can check out after the break.
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