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The Dead Zone: AT&T's iPhone 3G Coverage Woes

July 10, 2008

Excited about buying Apple's new iPhone 3G, which goes on sale tomorrow?

Pumped about those blazing-fast 3G Internet speeds?

Hope you don't live in beautiful Bozeman, Montana; Burlington, Vermont; or Des Moines, Iowa...

Those are just a few places where your new iPhone will download Web pages just as slow as the old one did -- because AT&T hasn't set up its 3G network there yet.

And how about just getting decent phone service in Fairfield County, CT?

Take a look at how little blue there is (broadband coverage) in one of the most densely populated urban areas in the U.S. Need I say more?

Silicon Valley Insider has more (much more) on this woeful state, including the full AT&T coverage map, which paints a dreary picture ...

... But enjoy your new phone!

Posted in Apple, Mobile Phones, Wireless

Asian Lines Already Formed for iPhone Launch

July 9, 2008

Want to be the first on your block to have the new iPhone?

How about the first in your country?

How about first in the world?

Well, over in Asia, fans (is that right word? how about rabid consumers) are already in line to pick up the hot little gadget.

Yes, indeed! According to the New York Times, the July 11 launch will be the first chance for Asian consumers to own an iPhone, and related websites have been swamped with inquiries and early orders.

In Japan, one of the world's most advanced mobile markets, 20 people were lined up outside Softbank's flagship mobile store in Tokyo on Wednesday morning, with a sign at the head of the queue reading "We Love iPhone."

Four New Zealanders with deck chairs, sleeping bags and a small tent started queuing on a chilly Tuesday night outside the Auckland shop of Vodafone, which will launch the iPhone at 12:01 a.m. Friday (1201 GMT Thursday), the first in the world.

Step right up!

Posted in Apple, Mobile Phones

What's Really New in iPhone 3G?

July 9, 2008

Amid all of the raves over the upcoming iPhone 3G, good to read David Pogue's New York Times piece about what's really new and exciting about the new phone.

Don't want to give it all away, but it doesn't necessarily start and stop with the phone itself ...

Seems there's a lot going on that will be a treat, though!

Posted in Apple, Mobile Phones

iPhone 3G Ready at 8 on Friday -- Will You Be?

July 8, 2008

Not too far away is it?

Yes, let's see what kind of lines the on-sale kickoff of the new Apple iPhone draws on Friday?

The doors will be open at 8:00 AM.

Will sales be effected by this lousy economy?

Or will there still be plenty of folks shelling out hard-earned cash (as in the case of plastic) for this new cool gadget?

Will be very curious to sell how sales ring up across the country ...

Will u b there?

Posted in Apple, Mobile Phones

Guitar Hero III on BlackBerry

July 7, 2008

Yes, you are reading correctly!

You can get the free Guitar Hero III trial from Bplay.com for you BlackBerry -- it's a great way to get acquainted with GH III and the various products available at Bplay.com.

To get it, simply provide permission for Bplay/Magmic Games to include you when sending information regarding new BlackBerry games, themes and other entertainment products from the company. (Of course there's a bit of a hook to this ...)

Posted in Mobile Phones, Video Games & Gaming

truphone summer credit giveaway

July 1, 2008

Andy Abramson tipped me off to a new summer promotion by Truphone which now gives you 4X the inititial credit in your new account. Andy told me, "With the summer holiday season upon us, Truphone is giving away more credit to new users - meaning more free minutes and free SMS messages. New customers signing up for Truphone from Tuesday, July 1 to Monday, July 14 will get $8 credit in their account (instead of $2). This is a great gift just in time for the 4th of July holiday weekend just days away.

Posted in Mobile Phones, TMCnet, VoIP, Wireless

Need a Headset, Get a Ticket

June 30, 2008

Love this concept!!

Get pulled over for using a mobile phone in the car, get a ticket (you have to be in the right state to be in the wrong -- you know who you are!), send that ticket to Headsets.com and get a free headset.

Yessir! That's what I'm talking about.

If you don't believe me, then just click here for the full story from CNet.

Posted in Accessories, Mobile Phones

Top Selling Mobile Phones for June

June 30, 2008

According to Swedish case maker Krusell, the Top 10 selling mobile phones in June 2008 were:
1. (8) Apple iPhone
2. (5) HTC Diamond
3. (3) Nokia E51
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Posted in Mobile Phones

Summer Camp & Gadgets: Let the Smuggling Begin

June 27, 2008

Can see why summer camps aren't too big on allowing their campers to bring their personal gadgets along with them.

But while they don't allow them, seems like smuggling them into camp has become a new tradition.

Wonder what the most popular contraband item will be -- couple of years ago it was the iPod, but I think now it''s the cell phone.

'Course there could be some other ones, but I don't think so ...

Posted in Gadgets, MP3 Players & Digital Audio, Mobile Phones

BlackBerry Bold Turns Shy -- Wait 'til August, Baby!

June 25, 2008

Looks like the much anticipated BlackBerry Bold is in "wait until August" mode on AT&T.

The Boy Genius is in the know! Seems like AT&T and RIM are still having software issues with battery life and overheating.

Now that will make it a bit hard to wait with new mobile phones seeming to pop on the market practically everyday (well, maybe not quite that fast ...)

Can't wait for the day when you can switch mobile phones without being tethered to the mobile carrier -- but will miss those subsidies that turn really, really expensive phones into affordable (if still a bit pricy) must-have gadgets.

I wonder when this going to happen?

Let freedom ring! (Doesn't that have an historical sound???)

Posted in Mobile Phones, Wireless

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