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iPhone News, Reviews, & Opinion
AT&T's $39 Charge to Exchange a Defective
iPhone
consumerist.com reports:
"Apple has a 10% restocking fee on opened non-defective products,
but AT&T seems to think that this applies to iPhones that are
defective right out of the box."
Link:
AT&T: There's a $39 Charge to Exchange Your Defective
iPhone
iPhone 'Full of Contradictions'
PC Magazine's
Sascha Segan and Tim Gideon say:
"It's the best portable media player ever. It's possibly the most
fun we've ever had with a handheld device. It browses the Web like a
champ. Yet as a voice phone and a messaging device, it's a loser. The
iPhone is full of contradictions."
Link: Apple
iPhone
Canadians Need Not Be Denied iPhone Experience
CanWest News
Service's Basem Boshra says:
"Succumbing to the hype and buying one of the most buzzed-about
consumer products in ages - from a corporate titan like Apple, no less
- doesn't exactly scream 'Stick it to the man!' yet I've been feeling
like a bit of a rebel since buying my iPhone.
"'Wait a minute,' you might be saying to yourself, 'I thought they
weren't selling the iPhone in Canada yet?'
"True enough. But if you simply can't wait until Rogers (the only
wireless carrier in Canada whose network supports the iPhone's
technology) starts selling it here - and it still hasn't announced when
or even if that might be - there's no reason that, with a little
resourcefulness, you can't get your hands on the most highly coveted
high-tech gift of the year."
Link:
Canadians Need Not Be Denied iPhone Experience
Orange to Offer Unlocked iPhones for
€749
Register Hardware's
Tony Smith reports:
"Updated Orange France will sell Apple's iPhone to consumers
who don't want to be tied to the carrier, provided they cough up
€749 for the handset - €250 less than T-Mobile Germany's
unlocked iPhones cost.
"Orange said it will offer four iPhone-oriented price plans ranging
from €49 to €119 per month. Data usage is capped at 500
MB a month, and the carrier admitted that 'modem access, VoIP, P2P and
[bizarrely] newsgroup usage is strictly forbidden', though that's over
Edge connections rather than the handset's built-in Wi-Fi link."
Link: Orange
to Offer Unlocked iPhones for €749
iPhone/iPod/Apple TV Add-ons
iPhone Juice Pack Doubles Standby, Music, and Talk
Time
PR: The All-New Mophie 'Juice Pack' is designed to
extend the time you can rock, talk, surf, and send with your first
generation iPhone
The juice pack is a rechargeable lithium polymer battery in the form
of a non-slip, soft grip case. It extends the time that you can use
your iPhone in these ways (additional hours):
- Standby Time - Up to 250 hours
- Audio Playback - Up to 24 hours
- Talk Time - Up to 8 hours
- Video Playback - Up to 7 hours
- Internet Use - Up to 6 hours
- All juiced up and ready to go . . . straight out of the
box!
Features
- Save the hassle and double the power! The Mophie Juice Pack comes
all charged up and ready to go straight out of the box!
- Never experience the downtime with your iPhone - Simply plug in
your iPhone to the fully pre-charged Juice Pack and doubles the time to
rock, talk, surf and send!
- Save the hassle and additional costs to exchange the battery
through manufacturer. With Juice Pack, you can charge your battery
anytime as needed.
Convenient Holder and Cool Design
Rubber inserts and soft-touch finishes inside out offer comfort
grip
Integrated iPhone holder and rechargeable battery in one cool pack
gives your iPhone extra protection
Smart Power Management System
Charging - You could use your iPhone adaptor or any iPod connector
to charge the Juice Pack without your iPhone or with your iPhone
simultaneously
Intelligent Power Distribution - Smart Battery Technology instructs
the iPhone to always drain out the Juice Pack first. When you're done
with Juice Pack, simply detach it and you still have a fully charged
iPhone
Powerful and Safe Battery Cell
Safety first - The Juice Pack utilizes a very safe and advanced
rechargeable lithium-polymer battery cell. There is a build-in circuit
to prevent the Juice Pack from being shorting, over charge and
misbehaving under extreme weather conditions.
Hi Energy Cell - The battery cell is highly condensed and is able to
store and deliver very high energy in a small and compact package.
4 Light
LED Battery Status Indicator
There are 4 light LEDs on the back of the Juice Pack. Simply press
the test button and it will tell you how much power is left with the
Juice Pack. The LED lights also indicate the charging status and the
charging progress.
Product Details
- Product Dimensions: 2.5 x 4.75 x .75 inches ; 3 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
- Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the US
- Product Category: Cell Phone - External Battery
- Product Compatibility: Apple iPhone
Product Specifications
- Standby Time - Up to additional 250 hours
- Audio Playback - Up to additional 24 hours
- Talk Time - Up to additional 8 hours
- Video Playback - Up to additional 7 hours
- Internet Use - Up to additional 6 hours
$99.95
Link: iPhone Juice
Pack
V-MODA's Alluring New Colors for Earphones
PR: Music lifestyle brand V-MODA has announced the
addition of five colors to its popular VIBE Duo, VIBE and Bass
Fréq modaphone lines. VIBE Duo, the dual-use headphone/headset
for the iPhone, is now available in new Chrome and Gunmetal Rouge.
VIBE, V-MODA's luxury earphone line, is available in new Midnight Blue,
and the award-winning Bass Fréq collection debuts Jaded and
Rouge to match the new green and (PRODUCT) Red Special Edition iPod
nano and shuffle.
According to Val Kolton, CEO and founder of V-MODA, the brand is
heeding the call from consumers to continuously introduce
fashion-forward colors that complement the latest MP3 players and other
technology.
"Fashion and design epitomize both the V-MODA brand and our
products, so it's only natural that we regularly update our earphone
colors to appeal to a variety of tastes as well as to complement the
latest technology," Kolton said. "Earphones have quickly become the
quintessential accessory for everyday life. There's a whole new world
out there beyond the ubiquitous white earphone, and we're happy we can
provide our discerning consumers a choice in the type of earphone they
choose, as well as the color that best matches their personality and
technology."
V-MODA's VIBE Duo is a
noise-isolating dual-use headphone/headset designed to accessorize the
Apple iPhone. The VIBE Duo, which features control-playback
functionality, features a discreet microphone with a call button,
allowing users to take calls and control the music functions of the
iPhone with handsfree convenience. Durable black fabric cables and a
minimalist all-metal design round-out the mix of premium features. In
addition to Chrome and Gunmetal Rouge, VIBE Duo is also available in
Nero.
The VIBE line of luxury modaphones features all-metal craftsmanship
and an array of colors, from Flashblack Chrome to Red Roxx to the new
Midnight Blue. Like VIBE Duo, the style and sophistication of VIBE
earphones are on par with high-fashion jewelry and boast a lightweight,
unobtrusive design.
Built for the modern, active lifestyle, Bass Fréq earphones
offer a comfortable, lightweight and secure fit during any activity.
The earphones received CNet's prestigious Editor's Choice Award for
their overall sound quality and consumer-friendly price point. In
addition to Jaded and Rouge, Bass Fréq is available in several
colors including That's Hot Pink, Blue Steel and Rocker Red.
All of V-MODA's in-ear headphones feature BLISS (Bass Level
Isolating Soft Silicon) technology, which reduces outside noise to
produce a precise and rich bass response (frequency 12 Hz to 22 Hz).
The V-MODA modaphones come with three sizes of soft silicon fittings to
ensure a perfect fit and help block out unwanted sound.
VIBE Duo headphone/headsets and VIBE luxury earphones are available
now for $99.99 and can be found in the US at the Apple Store, and in
Europe at the Apple Europe Store and John Lewis stores. They can also
be found online at Apple.com, Amazon.com,
and Shop V-MODA.
Bass Fréq earphones are available for $39.99 and can be found
at a variety of online retailers, including Amazon.com, Target.com, and
Shop V-MODA.
All V-MODA products are backed by a 100 percent risk-free
satisfaction guarantee, and free shipping in the US is available for a
limited time only. Visit v-moda.com for more information on pricing and
retail availability.
Link: V-MODA
GizMac's Titan Clear iPhone Case with Holster
PR: Titan Clear iPhone Case with Holster Combines Many
Features Into One iPhone Product
GizMac Accessories, designer and manufacturer of innovative
products for the iPod and iPhone, announce their upcoming Titan Clear
iPhone case with holster. Building on the success of the Titan product
line, GizMac has once again designed a creative solution that should
exceed customer expectations. GizMac's Titan Clear for iPhone is a
protective case that can be used alone or combined with the included
quick release holster.
"We wanted the Titan Clear for iPhone to have the best form,
function and value" explained Mark Kirtner, Creative Director for
GizMac Accessories, "So we delayed our release until the Titan Clear
had the best over all look, usability and price for our customers."
Well planned engineering from GizMac has produced an iPhone case that
will protect as well as impress.
The Titan Clear case protects the iPhone with its tough,
crystal clear polycarbonate shell, but still allows the Apple iPhone's
striking appearance to show through. The addition of a thin film screen
protector completes the Titan Clear case protection by keeping the
iPhone screen safe. Retractable horizontal and vertical kickstands are
built into the Titan Clear iPhone case. These innovative kickstands can
be used to adjust the horizontal and vertical angles of the case for
optimum iPhone viewing. Movies, videos, calls, messages and more can be
better viewed when the angle of the screen is adjusted for personal
preference.
The rotating belt clip holster for the Titan Clear iPhone case is
versatile and has great style. Not only does the Titan Clear iPhone
holster securely hold the case face out, but also face inward for added
protection of the iPhone screen. The Titan iPhone holster is made of
lightly frosted clear polycarbonate for a sleek look that compliments
the Titan case.
The Titan Clear for iPhone will retail for $34.99 US and will be
available in early December.
Additional details can be obtained on the GizMac Accessories
website
Link: GizMac
Accessories
iPhoneDrive 1.3 Lets You Use Your iPhone for File
Storage
PR: Keep your files on your phone, access your music, photos
and notes
Just a few more things your iPhone does. Use your iPhone or iPod
Touch for file storage, ensuring that you always have your important
data backed up.
Additionally, iPhoneDrive provides easy access to your iTunes media,
iPhoto albums and notes. Simply drag music, videos and notes from the
iPhone or iPod Touch to your desktop or simply double-click to
copy.
File Storage Made Easy - iPhoneDrive's familiar Mac OS X interface
makes it simple to transfer files between your Mac and your iPhone.
Just drag and drop files between the iPhoneDrive window and your
desktop, or use the iPhoneDrive toolbar.
Storing files on your iPhone enables you to use your iPhone's unused
storage space as a disk drive to backup data or transfer between
Macs.
Note: The iPhone does not allow you to access files stored using
iPhoneDrive.
Simple Notes Access - iPhoneDrive is the easiest and quickest way to
access your iPhone's Notes on your Mac desktop. Simply connect any
iPhone and double-click notes to open them in your favorite text
editor.
Recover From Disaster - In the event of a Mac disk crash, if your
music and photos are safely stored on your phone, iPhoneDrive is the
easiest path to recovery.
Features:
- Simple interface.
- Store any type of data.
- Access music, videos, podcasts and photos.
- Instant access to iPhone Notes from your Mac.
- Use your iPhone for backup.
- Bring your data between home and office.
- Full compatibility with all iPhone and iPod Touch firmware.
New in version 1.3:
- Adds notes access. Advanced mode will now show hidden files.
- Fixes a photo access issue that could cause photos to show up as
"Unknown" on some iPhones.
- Other minor fixes and enhancements.
iPhoneDrive v1.3 Demo resets the demo period, allowing users who
tried earlier versions to have a new trial.
System requirements:
- iPhone or iPod Touch,
- Mac OS X 10.4.10 or later,
- iTunes 7.3 or later
System support: PPC/Intel
$9.95 Demoware
Link: iPhoneDrive
iParrot Translation Software for iPod/iPhone/Apple
TV
PR: Turn your iPod/iPhone/Apple TV into a translator.
iParrot sets a new standard for instant multi-language translation
software. Designed for the iPod, iPhone and Apple TV, it's stocked with
over 20 kinds of perfectly pronounced oral language for instant use
The newest version of iParrot is released. Now iParrot support all
iPod (except iPod shuffle), iPhone and Apple TV. User can use iParrot
in two ways: "Music Mode" and "Notes Mode". The "Music Mode" support
all device, the "Notes Mode" support iPods that have Notes Reader
feature.
iParrot sets a new standard for instant multi-language translation
software. Designed for the iPod, iPhone and Apple TV, it's stocked with
over 20 kinds of perfectly pronounced oral language for instant use.
iParrot is organized into categories such as: Greetings,
Transportation, Shopping, and Asking for helping etc. So it is enough
for you to find the sentences you need instantly. Organized for instant
access and ease, it is especially useful while traveling abroad.
Virtual fluency available in Chinese, English, Japanese, Russian,
French, German, Spanish, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Thai and
Vietnamese.
System Requirements:
- iPod (Except iPod shuffle) or iPhone or Apple TV
- 60 MB free space on the device
- iTunes 6.0 and above
- Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above
Price: $14.95
Link: vAccessory.com
