iphone
iPhone 3G S Recall Pending?
The Apple iPhone 3G S has sold over 1 million units, making the subject of a possible recall very big news indeed. Numerous news outlets have covered the subject of complaints but as of yet no firm picture has formed as to the validity or extent of these issues.
US Recall News is covering user experiences regarding iPhone 3G S overheating, read more and share your thoughts there.
In other 3G S news, at least one user – a heavy gamer by the looks of it – is reporting that his oleophobic coating began to wear off after repeated finger swipes. While the heavy use implied here may not be a typical use case, how many gestures does the average iPhone user make in a year? Yeah, a lot.
Interesting stuff is afoot in the land of Jobs.
[via US Recall News]
Blackberry Storm for $99 or FREE?
The ultra-hot touchscreen mobile phone arena is about to get even hotter. The next contender is the promising Blackberry Storm which has gained many favorable reviews. No Storm release date has been announced but it’s coming soon. And the latest news about the Storm comes by way of Fortune who reveals that Vodaphone – Blackberry’s UK carrier – is considering a grab for lucrative multi-year customer contracts by selling the Storm for either $99. Or FREE. We like the sound of free.
Competition with the iPhone and now T-Mobile Dash is creating a crowded smartphone market. And RIM, traditionally strong with business customers, wants to reach out to the broader consumer market. Recent news indicates that Steve Jobs has leeway to sell the iPhone for as little as $99. T-Mobile’s Android-based G1 is selling now at Wal-Mart for only $149.
Even better for those of us on this side of the pond is the news that Blackberry and Verizon are considering deep discounts in the United States also with price points of either $150 or $99 being most likely. More as soon as we hear the official release details from Verizon and Blackberry.
Blackberry Storm Interface
Portable Espresso Lets You Buy Once, Drink Everywhere
Handpresso; Buy Once, Drink Anywhere
Mobile phones, portable electronics and of course – portable Java. We love anything that lets us get our geek on – and our drink on – when away from home and Starbucks. So understandably this little beauty caught our eye. It’s a caffeine-serving portable gadget for crying out loud.
The Handpresso (ThinkGeek)
, also known as the Handpresso Wild, is a coffee press on steroids shot by a shrink ray. Or something. Whether camping, at work or geocaching this lets you take a quick break for a consistently good, professional-grade Espresso drink. Just the thing to keep you going in a harsh world.
This portable expresso machine weighs less than two and a half iPhones. How they did this is beyond us but we’re happy they did. Handpresso generates all the pressure – courtesy of a hand pump – to make a great shot of espresso. Add hot water, place an Espresso pod in the device and release the switch. Voila: Java Anywhere. Uses Gaggia Coffee Pods
(Sun Microsystems is still working on the portability of their implementation)
Quality Espresso
The build quality of the Handpresso is impressive. Make sure you have very hot water. An office water dispenser will suffice. Don’t expect oodles of crema (the brown foam on top of espresso) but we were very happy with the taste of the Gaggia coffee pods and the overall results are excellent.
More
Here’s some more info about our favorite drink (Espresso @ Wikipedia)
The Well-Traveled Barista
Handpresso
T-Mobile G1 at Wal-Mart for $149 TODAY
T-Mobile G1 - 3G + Android Goodness
Wal-Mart dropped the bomb – starting today you can get the T-Mobile G1 smartphone for $149 (compared with $179 from T-Mobile) from the omni-present peddler of inexpensive goods. This is certain to help uptake of the G1 due to the low price and also Wal-Mart’s wide retail reach. The G1 is a phone with lots of promise though certainly in its infancy. A 2-year contract is required.
In related news, at least one industry analyst is confident that Apple could get into the price-cutting game as well with the iPhone. How does a $99 iPhone sound ? We won’t hold our breath but this is an intriguing time in the smartphone space. And we cannot forget about the Blackberry Storm. Competition is always good.
Great Deals
More Resources
High Priority Thread
Star Trek Delta Shield Tee