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Curves
09/18/09

In reply to iHammock Relaxes And Recharges iPhones, Daiquiri Not Included
Why dont they just cut to the chase a make an Alter for it.
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shenanigans61
09/18/09

@Curves: I filled your heart with red.
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cletar
09/18/09

@Curves: An ipod/iphone dock that looks likes like a little altar is hilarious. I almost want such a thing.
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KahnSkript
09/19/09

@Curves: An Altar? Come on, this is the Jesus phone we are talking about... They should have a charging dock that looks like a nativity scene!
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Curves
09/20/09

@KahnSkript: If they actually made that, all the characters in the nativity, including Mary, Joseph, the Wise Men, Shepherds and all the animals, will have Steve Jobs face on the front of their heads.
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met2art
09/18/09

In reply to iHammock Relaxes And Recharges iPhones, Daiquiri Not Included
So, is an Apple Hammock like a Banana Hammock?
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Lite: hates Illinois Nazis
09/18/09

@met2art: Yes, at least if you believe that your iPhone is an extension of your penis.
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Shamoononon: I shave my legs.
09/18/09

@met2art: That depends, how big is your banana?
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badhatharry
09/18/09

@Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: 16gb. Is that big?
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Software_Goddess
09/18/09

@Shamoononon: I shave my legs.: That was last night’s story… Unless he posted anonymously, I don’t think he gave an answer there either.
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met2art
09/18/09

@Shamoononon: @Software_Goddess: Well, I have a G1, and it's frakkin' huge. Too big for that puny hammock...

Oh, wait... did you mean... ? :P
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Joanna Stern
09/18/09

@met2art: @met2art: I was waiting for this comment! Just like a banana hammock, but hopefully with smaller goods.
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Shamoononon: I shave my legs.
09/19/09

@Joanna Stern: Why would you want smaller goods?
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The Lab
09/12/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
Listen, Dan Hesse is being reasonable. The iPhone is a juggernaut and Palm's chances of displacing a reigning champ are exceedingly low. I'd rather hear someone admit this than some Ballmer clone pretend their product will own the world in 3 years just to have Apple stomp them into the ground while yelling "I'm the juggernaut bitch!"
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Alf Shot The FUD
09/11/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
Every time I have my email, web, Twitter, GPS navigation, and Pandora open on my Pre, take a phone call and then go back to one of the other functions, I wonder just how the iPhone folks can continue to delude themselves that their incapable of multi-tasking status toy is anything more than that. To pay double per month for AT&T's gimped service on top of that makes the madness more pronounced.

Hesse should've said that the iPhone is like "American Idol" - exceedingly popular but not very good. The Pre is for more intelligent and discerning users. The iPhone is just herd inertia. No one thinks you're cool if you have an iPhone anymore. "Oh, you got one, too?" Frankly, it ceased being fresh a year ago and is just tired now. Apple's half-assed "upgrade" with the 3GS is just a sign that they know that they don't have to be innovative or even improved to rope the rubes in.
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clak
09/11/09

@Alf Shot The FUD: I find your argument specious for two reasons: One, you just can't discount the fact that Apple pretty much created a new category of phone. I mean, do you really think PALM would have released anything like the Pre if Apple hadn't come out with the iPhone two years ago? Do you think they would have multi-touch, a full internet browser, an App Store, etc?

Uh, no.

Secondly, you just can't toss away the fact that the iPhone has 75,000 apps.

And one more point and I'll shut up. The problem isn't that the iPhone CAN'T do multi-tasking, it's that Apple doesn't ALLOW multi-tasking for third party apps. The iPhone has a processor and OS that's perfectly capable of multi-tasking.

And if it truly became a big issue with people and people started to buy the Pre more than the iPhone because of multi-tasking, Apple could just simply change it in a software update. The iPhone already multi-tasks with the native apps.
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justinpe
09/11/09

@Alf Shot The FUD:

The 3GS can open and close applications just as fast as the Pre can switch between open apps. The iPhone can access data over a cell network when on a call. It can record/edit video, has a compass, bigger screen, on-screen keyboard, proper copy & paste, remote wipe, find my iphone, email search, phone search, voice control, and 75,000+ other advantages over the Pre at this point. Talk about gimped!!!

Palm's platform may become more relevant in the future. In the meantime, the iPhone is a superior device. I think Dan Hesse agrees to a certain point with the comments he made above. Who is better than Michael Jordan?

"The Pre is for more intelligent and discerning users."

Ha! I guess intelligent and discerning users don't need to search their email, record video, be on a call and access data, or copy text from a web site?

Don't worry, the Pre will get there. It is a first generation device. People who bought the original iPhone were also left without features other phones had for years. Hell, Apple just got around to implementing copy & paste not too long ago. The software and hardware for the Pre will eventually develop into a device that can compete. Until then, there is no comparison....
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Kaiser-Machead
09/11/09

@justinpe: Does that remote wipe work without the MobileMe account?
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Identity (reclamation)
09/12/09

@justinpe: "The 3GS can open and close applications just as fast as the Pre can switch between open apps." - Enable fast app switching on the Pre, and even the 3GS will look slow. I can (and do) switch between open apps in less than half a second.

Apps, to me, seem like a half-baked gimmick. While they can be helpful, I would much rather use my phone for things like talking / texting / general web browsing. Outside of that, I listen to Pandora, use the calculator, and watch Youtube.

The only thing I can't do with my Pre that I'd like to, is record video. And that will probably come soon enough.
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UnderLoK
09/12/09

@Alf Shot The FUD: I think the main issue is that Palm should have stuck with their loyal fanbase and came out with a Treo killer. Get back to duking it out with BB and then work your way into the public space.

I don't like BB's and I hate the size of the Treo (but for work I loved the phone just not the size). Maybe it's in the pipe, but it's like the chicken before the egg.
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frigg
09/12/09

@Alf Shot The FUD: I have an iPhone 3Gs that I use every day. After reading your diatribe, I realize that I have been, in fact, deluding myself that what I considered a rather incredible little device was no more than a toy. I've already donated it to the local orphanage. Thank you for that.

So... what to replace it with, my good man? I'm looking for something with the features I need and the styling I crave, so I've pretty much narrowed it down to either a DynaTAC or a StarTAC. They both look good, so I'm having a hard time deciding. DynaTAC, StarTAC... StarTAC, DynaTAC... hmm... Any advice, I need a new device fast!!!
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LessthanZach
09/12/09

@Alf Shot The FUD: Well, I will say that during the brief period that I owned my Pre (2 days) it didn't take long to dislike many of the limitations of it.

First, the speed of it was unacceptable even compared to the iPhone 2G that I owned at the time.

Second, it was just boring with out any reasonably good apps to enhance my phone with.

Third, copy and paste is pointless. Why would I want to copy text that I have already written? Seems to just defeat the entire purpose of copy and paste.

Finally, and please don't take this as my enjoyment of AT&T, I can't stand Sprint's reception. I live in Northern Cali and where I live Sprint's reception is at best sporadic. I don't like AT&T much more, but until the iPhone is released for a superior carrier such as Verizon (which I fear for other reasons), AT&T seems to have the better reception in my area. And, although I have worked for both AT&T corp and VZW corp, I don't believe that I am biased in any manner; I'm sure some out there will disagree, however.

In conclusion, the Pre is an excellent device for anyone really, I just liked my iPhone better. I returned the Pre for a full refund, and I will say that Sprint's customer care has improved 10 fold. After receiving my $200 back I reserved and purchased my 3GS which my only problem with is this damn 3.1 SW not being Jailbroken yet.
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lauwersp
09/11/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
They both are terrific phones. I personally think it is hard to come out with an iPhone competitor partly for the same reason that it's hard for the Mac OS to really compete (marketshare-wise) with Windows. Apple has such a large marketshare in THIS market that it's App Store (as one example) is hard to compete against. The Pre is a new entry. Sure some people will write apps for it, but it's gonna take some significant time to get traction against an app store with over 75,000 apps ready to go. The other thing that doesn't really help Palm is the iPhone is a good product. There is very little fundamentally wrong with it. People need a significant reason to choose the Palm. I don't personally think that multiple open apps makes a big difference to the majority of people buying these devices so that's not helping sell these things like Palm hoped. In fact, I bet the number one reason Pre owners are Pre owners is they were part of the Sprint network and didn't wanna change to ATT. Again, not because the Pre is bad, just because it has little that's compelling over the iPhone.
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wmurch3
09/11/09

@lauwersp: You are right about one thing - when I was in the market for my new Pre I came very close to buying an iPhone instead. I had actually bought in and then called to cancel a day later. Why? Simple, At&t. A phone is only as good as its carrier and I've been with Sprint for a long time and have had no problems. Not only that, I get great EVDO coverage where I live.
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Kerfudle:
09/12/09

@wmurch3:
Well I am happy sprint works well for you. Sprint is the worst carrier where I live. In the small print you only get 120 minutes of free roaming in the "simply everything plan". In the state I live in their is only two highways that are not roaming onto verizon wireless. Also they will disconnect your service if you reach 800 roaming minutes a month.
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Identity (reclamation)
09/12/09

@Kerfudle: Where I live, I have great coverage (especially at work!) with Sprint. With AT&T, I had horrible coverage. (No, I did not have an iPhone.)
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TLC-BobTheBuilder
09/11/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
I'll just wait until the Kobe phone comes out
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appletoad
09/11/09

@TLC-BobTheBuilder: Complete with rape?
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Mike Zuniga: That was Unexpected
09/11/09

@appletoad: There's an app for that.
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thegreatpablo
09/11/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
Seems to me that the cell phone market is similar to the MMO market nowadays. There's one HUGE heavy hitter, and a bunch of little guys. For the time being, I think companies are going to have to be happy with second place.
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UnderLoK
09/12/09

@thegreatpablo: or focus on business and BB. That is how Palm used to make their cash and I'm still not sure why they didn't go after BB first and get their market back.
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92BuickLeSabre
09/11/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
Don't worry Palm Pre, just like Charles Barkley, many years from now people will still love you for your quirks and ability to do as much as you did with as little as you had, even though you never actually won anything.

Yet they will have started to find the iPhone cold, rude, heartless, overly competitive, and filled with personal flaws. While they revere you with nostalgia, they will start to focus on all of its problems.

This will occur as it enters the Hall of Fame, of course, one of the richest and most successful of all time, and amidst the world continuing to empty their pockets just to support a decades-old brand.

But they will say really nice things about you, think you are really clever and funny, and hope against hope that you will run somewhere quaint and out of the way, like Alabama.
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anexanhume
09/11/09

@92BuickLeSabre: When do we bust the palm pre getting a blowjob?
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92BuickLeSabre
09/11/09

@anexanhume: *lifts head*

What? What are you talking about? Close the door!
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UnderLoK
09/12/09

@92BuickLeSabre: I'm thinking more Isiah Thomas... ;)
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Jimmy1
09/11/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
If he's going to use the NBA analogy, then the iPhone is like Michael Jordan and the Palm Pre is like Vince Carter: lots of hype, talent and plenty of initial promise, but ultimately a disappointment.
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fleebailey33
09/11/09

In reply to Sprint CEO on Pre vs iPhone: "It's like comparing someone to Michael Jordan"
if i compare Michael Jordon to a separate category, like one with Jennifer love hewitt i vote JLH
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350z-Racer
09/11/09

@fleebailey33: JLH FTW
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DaShocKer
09/02/09

In reply to Life-Size Bronze Atlas Holds the Weight of Apple Shareholders On His Shoulders
That looks like an IPod not an iPhone. Thought you guys would know the difference! C'mon Giz!
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ThePaul
09/02/09

@DaShocKer: The sculpture in the main post looks to be Atlas, especially considering the iconic way in which he carries the iPod on his shoulders.

I'm thinking the author may have been referencing the first image in the cache of Zeus holding an iPhone-shaped device near his head.
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Joanna Stern
09/02/09

@ThePaul: You were correct, swapped out the picture at the last minute. That is Zeus in the first gallery picture. He is holding an iPhone (ooor he is trying to make a call on an iPod Touch). Damn, you (@DaShocKer) are right I don't know the difference!
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justinpe
08/24/09

In reply to iPhone Call Recorder: There is an Fugly Piece of Hardware for That
Why not just get another iPhone (or any device that can record audio), put it on speaker mode and record?

Or just run a line to your computer and use garageband or other program to record.
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awaitinginspiration
08/24/09

@justinpe:

If you read my post you'll see that there are issues with spiting the audio/mic input/output and going directly to your recording device.

I'm sure Apple would love it if you bought another phone just so you could record phone calls.

You get better audio recording directly from the input/outputs of the phone. Recording the speaker phone would work but if there is a better way, why not?
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08/24/09

@awaitinginspiration: "I'm sure Apple would love it if you bought another phone just so you could record phone calls."

I LOLed
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HeartBurnKid: Agent of R.O.A.C.H.
08/24/09

In reply to iPhone Call Recorder: There is an Fugly Piece of Hardware for That
Oh, please. If he made it out of brushed aluminum and gave it a clickwheel, you'd be creaming your jeans to buy one.
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Ryan Robinson
08/24/09

In reply to iPhone Call Recorder: There is an Fugly Piece of Hardware for That
This posts fails. Denigrating a iphone user for coming up with a solution that works because he felt he shouldn't have to pay per minute fees to record a call?

Cngratulate this guy. He saw a need and filled it. He's not selling it, and he's not asking you to make one.

You wanna waste money on an app, go for it. This guy has it right.

To think this is the same site that got all erect over some company putting an iphone into a pro camera rig. Shows real bias against DIY.

If you don't like it, why did ya write the article?
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
08/24/09

@Ryan Robinson: "If you don't like it, why did ya write the article?"

To make fun of it, of course..
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Ryan Robinson
08/24/09

@Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: So its proper to call out someone and make fun of them online by a mainstream gadget site just because the author of the article didn't like it?

Seems like borderline libel to me.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
08/24/09

@Ryan Robinson: "Seems like borderline libel to me."

You kids today. Back in my day we called that 'having an opinion'. You don't have to like it or agree with it.

Besides, it was only the headline to poked fun at this guy. Joanna praised this individual for his resourcefulness..

"Dissatisfied with apps It is actually impressive to see how much planning went into this iPhone call recorder"
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Ryan Robinson
08/24/09

@Jrsy Devil's Food Cake®: One sentence in the article that wasn't insulting does not equal praise.

No need to continue this. The point has been made.
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Jrsy Devil's Advocate®
08/24/09

@Ryan Robinson: "One sentence in the article that wasn't insulting does not equal praise."

So by your logic that sentence doesn't equal praise and the article fails because the writer called the device 'fugly'.

I would agree as well and say it's not much to look at but then I'm sure awaitinginspiration was building it for function rather than form. Just because it's not all shiny and polished doesn't make me any less impressed by the work he did. It's certainly a lot more trouble than I would have went to.
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danger the pirate
08/24/09

In reply to iPhone Call Recorder: There is an Fugly Piece of Hardware for That
it actually looks pretty good for homebrew hardware. also, both of those apps charge by minute and only record outgoing calls and he wanted something that could start recording mid-call.
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