Video Review #63: Shades Case

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Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Full body protection, adds a good grip to your iPhone, large variety of colors
Cons: Screen cover creates air bubbles on touch screen, a little tough to remove
Verdict: Overall, this is probably the best buy for your buck. For only $17, you get a good quality case that will completely protect your expensive iPhone from most damage. Because of the great combination of protection and value, we’ve decided to give the Shades case the BuyMeAniPhone Editors’ Choice Award. Can’t wait to see the 3G version.

You can purchase this product directly from Shades Cases for $16.95

Video Review #62: Seidio Innocase Surface Combo

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Rating: 7 out of 10
Pros: Very light weight and thin case, holster is not bulky and comfortable to wear on the hip
Cons: Screen is not protected when out of the holster
Verdict: This Seidio combo is a match made in heaven and is perfect for the iPhone owner that wants overall protection for their iPhone without added bulk.

You can purchase this product directly from Seidio for $49.99

Pwnage Tool for Jailbreaking iPhone 2.0 [Update]

The widely anticipated Pwnage Tool for the iPhone 2.0 software release has landed and I must say, works like a charm!  I am currently using an unlocked iPhone with 2.0 and a x05 baseband.  Yeah, totally awesome.  The Appstore is amazing.  So, how hard was using the Pwnage Tool?  It was almost as easy as running ZiPhone or iLiberty+.  I followed the instructions on iClarified and it worked like a charm the first time (although I did have a blonde moment trying to put my iPhone in DFU mode).

So, how does the iPhone 2.0 release work on a 1st gen iPhone on T-Mobile?  Well…  Read the rest of this entry »

V-Moda Improves Vibe Duos. Review to come.

I received my Vibe Duos a while back now, and I can say that they are still the best, iPhone specific earphones I have ever used. To see my review just click here. Well, I ran into my first problem with them the other day. I think that some wiring has come loose inside the headphone jack, and for the left earpiece to work, I have to squeeze the top of the jack. Obviously this shouldn’t happen. So I sent V-Moda an email, and I found out that they are in the process of replacing the headphone jacks. The statement from V-Moda is after the jump…
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iPhone 3G Availability Map

So are you super desperate to find an iPhone 3G? Are you willing to travel miles out of your way to get your hands on one? Well if you’re ready to waste some serious gas then you might want to check out this Availability Map created by Adam DuVander. It basically uses the information from Apple’s availability page on their web site and allows you to input your exact location and then shows you the distance between you and your destiny. Click here and check it out for yourself. Keep in mind, just like the Apples availability page, it updates every night at 9 pm.

Not Eligible for 3G Subsidized Pricing? Try this!

Don’t have an iPhone 3G yet because you are scared of that $399 pricetag? I would be too. Why pay double the price of what everyone else is paying? Now you don’t have to. I have found a simple loophole that will allow you to instantly become eligible for the $199 or $299 subsidized price even if you are not upgrade eligible and are not an owner of a first gen iPhone. The best part is that this doesn’t take much time at all as long as you know what you are doing, and you can take care of this on the way to the Apple or AT&T store. DISCLAIMER: Although it has been proven to work, this is just a tip. BuyMeAniPhone.com is not responsible for anything that happens to your account as a result of this process. BuyMeAniPhone.com does not encourage deceitful acts against your carrier, but if you’re desperate and it doesn’t bother your conscience, use at your own risk!!

Now that the disclaimer is out of the way, learn how to take advantage of the lack of knowledge of AT&T’s Customer Service after the jump!! Read the rest of this entry »

Review: iPhone 3G Belkin Silicone Sleeve

I’m normally not a huge fan of silicone cases because I don’t like to keep my phone in my pocket but I’m getting used to this one. This was pretty much my only choice of cases on launch day and as clumsy as I am, I had to snatch up something to protect my new gem.

PROS:
The Belkin Silicon Sleeve has definitely grown on me in the past few days. There is a unique laser design on the back of the case that sets it apart from other plain silicone cases. The case leaves space for you to get to all of the ports, buttons, and camera. It also leaves a hole at the bottom so you can plug up your sync cable or even place the phone in the dock. The case’s material prevents the phone from slipping out of your hand or sliding off of hard surfaces. It is very easy to slip this accessory on/off. The holes and slots line up with their respective port or button every time without having to adjust the case. A screen protector is also included with the case that works flawlessly. You can barely even tell that it is on. You can read the Pros and Cons after the jump…
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New Phone….Gotta getta new case

Many of you are having problems finding the right case for your new iPhone 3G. Don’t forget that Griffin is still running the promotion for 20% off of all of their products through the month of July. You still have about two weeks left for this deal. On top of the 20% off of products, they are also offering FREE ground shipping on orders totaling $10 or more! Remember, all you have to do is type in the promotion code “FIREWORKS” (without the quotations) at the time of checkout to receive the discount. Make sure you take advantage!!

Video Review #61: iSkin Fuze

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Rating: 8 out of 10
Pros: Looks great, provides superior protection, comes with a screen shield
Cons: The paint chips off easily
Verdict: iSkin releases another top notch case for the iPhone that deserves it’s high place next to it’s big brother the iSkin Revo.

You can purchase this product directly from iSkin for $39.99

iPhone Commercial Parody

If you guys haven’t yet seen The Soup on E! I highly suggest that you start watching it. They are constantly poking fun at TV and Pop culture in the US and all over the world. Check out their rendition of the new iPhone 3G commercial.