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Apple and AT&T sued -- again -- for slow 3G speed

Apple and AT&T sued -- again -- for slow 3G speed : Christopher Null : Yahoo! Tech. Thursday is turning into Apple gripe day for the FutureLawyer. Since I refuse to use an iPhone, as long as they require a two year commitment to AT&T, the second worst cell phone company (sorry Sprint), I am pleased that I am not alone in my opinion. It can be a pain to carry around two devices, but I am very happy with my Verizon Wireless Centro, and it is fast and always available. I can use my Verizon Wireless broadband modem to connect my iPod Touch to the Internet anywhere, and I don't have to consider joining class action lawsuits against Apple and AT&T for crummy service. Can you hear me now, Apple?

Apple refund clause: Bad for developers? | Apple - CNET News

Apple refund clause: Bad for developers? | Apple - CNET News. Consumer lawyers know that the Uniform Commercial Code makes contracts of adhesion, which contain unconscionable provisions, unenforceable. However, this protection only applies to consumers, as defined in the Code. However, any contract in which there is unequal bargaining power, and in which one side dictates terms that are "unconscionable", are looked at carefully by the Courts. In the case of the Apple Store, software developers must sign a clause that gives Apple 30% of the fee for the software, and then permits Apple to refund the entire amount to the consumer if the consumer demands a refund within 90 days. If that happens, the software developer must reimburse Apple, and Apple gets to keep the commission. Apple, are you blushing?

JetBytes — free file exchange service

JetBytes — free file exchange service. Now, here's an idea I can get behind. Thanks to LifeHacker for the heads up about Jetbytes, a service that allows large file transfer over the web, free. No more ISP bouncing of emails with large files attached. Just browse to your file using the JetBytes dialog, and a URL is created that your recipient can log into and download from directly from your computer. No storage of sensitive files at a remote location. You have to keep your browser open during the transfer; however, the JetBytes site allows for the direct connection between your system and your recipient's system.

New iPHONE 3G Headset 2G iPOD Touch Earphone Earbuds with Microphone

New iPHONE 3G Headset 2G iPOD Touch Earphone Earbud Mic - eBay (item 260376010238 end time Apr-10-09 16:49:38 PDT). If you have been following recent posts about using the iPod Touch 2G as a VOIP phone, you should be aware that you will need to replace your earbud headphones with a set that has a microphone. This third party version works fine, and is only $6,95 plus shipping. So, stop paying huge monthly fees to AT&T, and use your broadband wireless for something else. There are also tiny bud mikes that plug into the bottom of the iPod Touch and iPhone. However, they cut off the speakers, and are only good for dictating memos and such.

Amazon.com: Life Is Simple, Really: Poems About Life, Loving, Fun, and Family: Richard M. Georges: Books

Amazon.com: Life Is Simple, Really: Poems About Life, Loving, Fun, and Family: Richard M. Georges: Books. I would like to publicly thank the individuals who have purchased my book of poetry. Both of you. As for the rest of you, you know who you are.

Apple Sued For Patent Infringement Because Others Have Turned iPhone Into Ebook Reader

Apple Sued For Patent Infringement Because Others Have Turned iPhone Into Ebook Reader | Techdirt. And, in the category of "are you kidding me?" we have the latest example of clients and attorneys making the rest of us look foolish. First, how did these plaintiffs get a patent on reading and books, just by saying "electronic"? Second, in the arcane world of patent law, does anybody ever consider the original reason for patent and copyright? Like, uh, innovation? I have proudly exercised my right as an American consumer, to use the tech gadgets I have purchased, any way I like. Am I going to get sued for using my iTouch as an Ereader? Good luck, guys, I am judgment proof.

AP: iPod touch is poor man's iPhone | The Apple Core | ZDNet.com

AP: iPod touch is poor man's iPhone | The Apple Core | ZDNet.com. I am truly a poor man, and the iPod Touch is truly a poor man's smartphone. While you need a WiFi connection to use it as a phone, the TruPhone application, combined with a WiFi connection, is just like a regular phone, and works great. The iPod Touch is only $229, and doesn't require phone activation or monthly charges. I have a mobile router that plugs in to my USB broad band wireless modem. I pay $59 a month for broadband wireless from Verizon Wireless, which works great, and works everywhere. It can be used with any computer with a USB port available, and, at $20 a month less than AT&T coverage on the iPhone, is a superior buy. The superiority of the Verizon network and service is a bonus. When I am mobile, I just turn on the Personal HotSpot (PHS), and, voila, a VOIP phone that will call anyone anywhere, cheap. And, you can connect up to 15 iPod Touches to the local network created by the USB modem. Say hello to my little friend.

Cadillac rolls out in-car Internet - Next They'll Put A Keyboard In The Steering Wheel

Cadillac rolls out in-car Internet access | The Car Tech blog - CNET Reviews. Oh, yeah. Here is a great idea. While drivers are talking on their cell phones, texting their friends, and generally not paying attention to the road, now Cadillac is giving them in car WiFi for $29 a month. A user will now be able to browse the web, send and receive email, and generally cause havoc on the streets. Actually, tiny USB broadband wireless modems have made Internet available in moving vehicles for some time now. So, if you want to kill yourself by texting and browsing and driving a car simultaneously, go for it. I have used mobile broadband wireless in my car before; however, I was a passenger. Until we have cars that are automatically whisked to their destination by invisible cables in the road, may I make a modest proposal. Don't use the Internet while driving, just because you can.

� Will a sweaty Palm drop the Pre?

� Will a sweaty Palm drop the Pre? -> TamsPalm - the Palm OS / web OS Blog. The author of TamsPalm is pretty negative about the Pre, and its coming initial sales. I disagree, and believe that the Pre will outsell everybody else in the first two years. The Pre is a game changing device, and will become the standard for smart phones in the years to come. Web OS will be the most popular smart phone OS on the planet in no time. Trust me.

We Spend A Great Deal Of Time Shoveling Something...

Quote Details: Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.: Lawyers spend a great... - The Quotations Page. Justice Holmes got it right with this quote. However, I suspect that the modern version would be: "Lawyers Spend A Great Deal Of Time Shoveling S***"
Have a nice weekend, whatever you are shoveling.