iPhone 2.000000*

Jacob here, allow me to introduce myself – my name is Jacob and I am an iPhone owner. An iPhone lover?.. not quite there yet which I will touch on later. I live in NYC, the city that probably has the most iPhone owners. I did not jailbreak (yet) – and as a result left with the incomplete, slow, ‘lacking’ iPhone. Some of you may be offended by the word “lacking” – don’t get me wrong, the iPhone is a wonderful piece of gadgetry. But we all know, that it could use a little bit more of…….Which is why, even if you’re disagreeing with the iPhone “lacking” anything – you’re secretly anticipating the 2nd Gen iPhone which is rumored to debut sometime in June/July. How do I know this?
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New BMAi writer Jacob

Well we have a new writer joining the BMAi family, his name is Jacob. Here what he had to say about himself:

I am a recent college graduate from Binghamton University with a degree in Economics. With that said, I can tell you that all the economic terms I read in the newspaper points to one thing -> recession! & the fact that Fed has too much power. I grew up in New York, attending America’s finest public school system and had hopes of becoming either a doctor, lawyer, astronaut, etc. I am 22 years old, (23 this year) with a love for music and passion for photography. I love coffee, but I know tea is healthier. I’m not used to saying “You’re welcome.” growing up in New York, but instead screaming “You’re welcome!” out of spite. I like technology, I love researching to satiate my own curiosity and natural appetite to know whatever intrigues me. I’m always open for discussion, talking and learning – I’m not really into gossiping and glazing over celebrities and everyone’s need to lose 10 pounds. I currently work for Corporate America, but have a vision of starting a non-profit organization- the plans are still being drawn in my head. I love running. I love dogs. I am Jacob.

iKevin’s ChatFest!

Hey guys this is a little off topic for the normal posts on here, but it falls under tech. And I absolutely will be talking about the iPhone. So join me on the 30th of March at 11:00 PM Eastern time 9:00 PM Mountain Standard Time. There will be a few free give-aways to keep the conversation interesting. In order to participate in the give-aways you will need a twitter account. The voice chat will be held through talkshoe and you can either call in on your cell phone using this number: (724) 444-7444 Call ID: 80067 You can always visit my blog for more information!

Kevin Rose… Will he be wrong again?

Gizmodo.com wrote this in regards to a recent Diggnation episode:

Digg’s Kevin Rose has now settled down for the obvious: he says that the 3G version of the JesusPhone will have a camera on the front for video-conferencing with other 3G iPhone and Macintosh iChat users. Most likely he is right about this, but not about the rest of his predictions:

Kevin also said that Apple has restricted background-running applications because they don’t want competition to iChat from third-party applications made using the SDK. The fact is that, if they wanted to ban any direct competition to their own applications, they will simply not approve them for publication and get done with it, without affecting any other developer.

What do you think? Personally, I see a 3g iPhone on the horizon before another camera. What’s your opinion?

Video Review #34: Case-Mate Napa Leather Case

[Update] I just received the following information from my Case-Mate contact in regards to the material on the inside of the case: “The inside of the case is actually a custom molded, impact resistant plastic shell.  This is done for protection reasons.  So, a precise mold is made of each device, then the plastic shell is constructed from the mold.  The Italian leather is then wrapped around the shell, and seamed by hand in our factory.  The lining of the case is a silk/nylon blend.  The silk is for softness, the nylon is for protection from moisture.  All cases are inspected by hand before they leave the factory.  There is no cardboard in the case.  But, the plastic shell is necessary for impact resistance.  If we made the case purely out of leather, it would not be as protective”

Rating: 6 out of 10
Pros: The perforated leather with the red underneath is a nice touch
Cons: Quality seems cheap, probably wouldn’t last you too long
Verdict: There’s probably a few other cases that I’d recommend for $35 that would hold up better.

Click here to purchase the
Case-Mate Signature Leather Perforated Case for iPhone

Video Review #33: The iTool

Rating: 5 out of 10
Pros: You won’t have to search for another paperclip to remove your sim card anymore
Cons: It’s an $8 paper clip [update: price dropped to $5.99]
Verdict: An interesting idea, but I think I’ll stick to paper clips and push pins

You can purchase this item off of eBay

Ziphone Updated Again! Latest version is 2.6b.

That’s right! Zibree updated Ziphone to 2.6b. Go and grab it here for the PC and for the Mac.

In case you aren’t in the know… Ziphone is the best and easiest way to activate/jailbreak/unlock ANY iPhone. I can confirm that it works perfectly on my iPhone that was OTB 1.1.1 with the 3.9BL after RESTORING to 1.1.3 and 1.1.4. Definitely the best app ever.

Also, I want to apologize for the lack of posts on Buymeaniphone.com and on my sites, Tekbru.com and Dealbru.com. I have been in the process of moving and also, to make things even more difficult, my primary machine, my oh so amazing MacBook Pro has been at the Apple Repair Center… I miss my MBP.

But, now that I am all settled in, I will have plenty more posts! Keep checking my sites, and of course, BuyMeAniPhone.com!

I’m a PC… but I use an iPhone

The title and the picture say it all

Video Review #32: Case-Mate Privacy Screen

Rating: 9 out of 10
Pros: Good thick plastic that has the same smooth glassy texture as the iPhone Screen
Cons: Difficult at times to view the screen while being docked
Verdict: An awesome product that not only does a great job of protecting your iPhone’s screen but also keeps nosey people from looking at your personal information.

Click here to buy a Privacy screen for yourself.

Video Review #31: Mobile.Brando Power Station

Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Lightweight, seems pretty durable, nice docking functionality
Cons: Silicon wrap is pretty cheap quality, no opening for the camera on the back
Verdict: If you’re the type that uses your iPhone a lot between charges, then this product is for you.

You can purchase this product from Mobile.Brando
Mobile.Brando is also a great place to find replacement parts for your iPhone.

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