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iPhone Day: Line Watch (Report I)
9:45 am PST: The line in front of the downtown San Francisco Apple store has grown considerably since yesterday evening, when there were only four groups camped out. In fact, there are roughly 80 people who have set up shop on the sidewalk for what looks to be a long, foggy day in the Bay Area. The line at a neighboring AT&T store, where the phone is also being released, is, well, pretty sparse at the moment.
It's iPhone Release Day: Prepare For Madness
In case you have been living under a rock, today is the official release day of the highly anticipated device of all devices- the iPhone! If you plan on getting your hands on an iPhone you better step away from the computer, pack a lunch, water and some snacks and make your way to an Apple or AT&T/Cingular store.
I've put together a simple iPhone Release Guide with links to some of the best recourses on the web, including Gridskipper, who has created a series of "Ultimate Campout Guides" for Old Town Pasadena, SF Stonestown, NYC Fifth Avenue, LA Century City, SF Downtown and NYC Soho.
Shirtless Man Makes Front of iPhone Line in NYC
There is only person who tops the wacky iPhone boy when it comes to excitement over the device's release. That is this man pictured at the front of the line of the Apple Store on 5th Avenue in New York City. While he's fully stocked with Scooby snacks and what appears to be Gatorade - I counted eight plastic and paper bags full of goodies - he seems to have forgotten his sunscreen and shirt.
Which iPhone Feature Are You Most Excited About?
One thing is for certain: The iPhone is the gadget of the summer - if not this whole year. We've been talking about it for months now, so the fact that it's finally being released this Friday is a real triumph to our ability to stay focused on one shiny thing. Of course, it is a very shiny thing.
iPhone Release: A Guide
The iPhone will be released in the US this upcoming Friday at 6 pm local time and if you don't already have your location mapped, snacks packed and water bottles in the freezer, you should probably consider making a game plan. (Of course if you're not buying one, this story is not for you.) Here are some tips to help you organize your iPhone day:
- Urban travel site Gridskipper has created a series of "Ultimate Campout Guides" for Old Town Pasadena, SF Stonestown, NYC Fifth Avenue, LA Century City, SF Downtown and NYC Soho. The guides features tips about the Apple stores, where you can get free WiFi, where to stay (you'll be booking a five-star hotel too, right?), free bathrooms, close snack shacks and of course iPhone-worthy restaurants.
WWDC Wrap Up: iPhone Released At 6pm On June 29
At yesterday's WWDC in San Francisco Steve Jobs announced that the iPhone will be released on Friday, June 29 at 6pm at AT&T Wireless and Apple Stores in the United States.
That means, if you're not expecting to bribe an Apple or AT&T Wireless store employee you better take the day off, pack a lunch, water and some sunscreen, because there will likely be a much larger line than there was for last week's MacBook Pro release.
Phew.
New Mercury Free MacBook Pro Unboxed!
I got my hands on the new MacBook Pro first thing this morning and saying everyone around me is gushing and jealous is an understatement. Unlike last year's model, the new MacBook Pro has a mercury-free, power-efficient LED-backlit display. I am a little shocked to report that there seems to be a visible difference between the two displays, and it's not just due to the fact that my old laptop is covered in fingerprints and a bit of dust.
Red Zune Out June 10th
There has been a whole lot of talk about the next wave of colorful Zune players and it seems the wait is nearly over. The new limited edition red Zune joins an existing line of brown, black, white and pink Zunes.
Zune allows users to wirelessly share songs, playlists, and photos.
Apple's iPhone Hits Market June 29
It's been months of speculation, excitement and at least two scandals involving a brilliant Cingular employee and then a leaked e-mail, but the release date for the iPhone has officially been set for June 29.
Coinciding with the announcement of the release date, Apple has premiered a series of TV ads showcasing all the features of the device, including how it allows you to flip through music and search Google maps.
For those of you who have been living on Mars, the iPhone will run on the Cingular network and use a mini version of OS X.
Microsoft's New Surface: Interactive Multi-Touch Table
Last night at midnight Microsoft announced a new product, the Microsoft Surface, which is a multi-touch table that aims to change the way we interact with digital content. The table uses cameras to sense objects, hand gestures and touch. The user input is then processed and the result is displayed on the surface using rear projection.
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