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Apple’s “Mum Is No Longer The Word” Special Event

Thanks to my insomniac life, I’m up hitting the refresh buttons on Apple’s “Mum Is No Longer The Word” special event coverage.

  • Apple UK Store is closed for product updates!
  • 8GB iPhone, O2 as carrier in The UK, £269 (including VAT)
  • Will arrive in the UK on November 9th, 2007
  • GPRS and EDGE, no 3G – US Customers rejoices!
  • Visual Voicemail and Unlimited data with £35, 45, 55 plans
  • From Endgadget:
    10:16 – Steve gets back on stage for Q&A. We ask: Why not 3G networks?Steve: “The 3G chipsets are real power hogs. Handset battery life cuts power to 2-3 hours.” Yeah yeah, we’ve heard it before. “Our phone has a talk time of 8 hours and that’s really important when you want to use your phone for internet and music. 3G needs to get back up to 5+ hours, something we think well see later next year”
  • Free HotSpots provided by Cloud in The UK
  • From Slashgear:
    “The contract for the phone will be 18 months, and unlimited data usage actually means 1400 web pages per day.”
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Apple Releases iTunes 7.4.2

UPDATE:
Yep, the ringtones added using the .m4r method are moved out of the ringtones folder to the music library. Still looking for a workarounds.

Hot off the grills, iTunes 7.4.2 is out.
We’ll see if this Update closes the ringtone loophole.

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Apple posts iTunes 7.4.1 for both Mac and Windows.

iTunes 7.4 for Mac (38.3MB) | for Windows (49.1MB)

About iTunes 7.4.2
With iTunes 7.4, sync your favorite music and more with the new iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod touch, plus create custom ringtones exclusively for iPhone with many of your favorite songs purchased from the iTunes Store. You can now also play purchased videos with closed captioning (when available), easily rate your favorite albums from one to five stars, and watch videos at a larger size inside the iTunes window.

What’s New in this Version
iTunes 7.4.2 addresses an issue with creating ringtones using iTunes Plus song purchases and includes bug fixes to improve stability and performance.

iTunes 7.4.1 was released on September 7th.

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Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5

Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5 was released on September 03, 2007.

On of the earliest and free Anti-Spyware program. I have been using Spybot since late 2002, and couldn’t be anymore thankful to the developers. They have been the saving grace for many times. Countless numbers of Windows running computers were saved using Spybot. Granted that I use more than one program to fight spyware, but Spybot is in the permanent roster.

Spybot – Search & Destroy 1.5 is compatible with Windows Vista.

Get Spybot – Search & Destroy from Safer-Networking.org and don’t forget to donate to the developer who provides this wonderful software for free.

http://www.safer-networking.org/
http://spybot.info/

http://www.safer-networking.org/en/donate/index.html

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Installing Windows XP on HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n PC

HP Pavilion S7700N

I have been getting a lot of emails lately regarding Windows XP installation on HP Pavilion Slimline s7700n PC. I have been busy with different projects, and I no longer have easy access to the computer. Nevertheless, I’d like to help anyone interested in installing Windows XP on this computer.

I am going to list what Windows XP drivers that might work on this computer, please try them with caution. If it is successful, please leave me a note here.

Hope this helps, and please leave me a message, if any of the drivers work with Windows XP.

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Apple Posts Info for The $100 iPhone Credit

http://www.apple.com/iphone/storecredit/

iPhone $100 Store Credit

Requests for the $100 credit must be submitted by November 30, 2007.
You must activate your iPhone with AT&T prior to submitting your claim. Once you activate, return to this page after 24 hours to request your credit

As promised, Apple posts the information on the $100 credit for iPhone purchased before August 22nd, 2007.

$100 Apple Store Credit for Early iPhone Owners

If you bought your iPhone before August 22, you may be eligible for an instant $100 electronic credit toward the purchase of products at the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store. See the terms and conditions below for more details.

To receive your credit, follow these three easy steps.

Step 1: Identify your iPhone

To confirm eligibility, simply enter your phone number and iPhone serial number in the fields provided.

Step 2: Enter your access code

You will receive an SMS text message on your iPhone containing the access code to redeem your $100 credit. Enter your phone number and your access code in the fields provided to generate an electronic store credit.

Step 3: Get your $100 Apple Store credit

You will receive a $100 electronic store credit to purchase products at the Apple Retail Store or the Apple Online Store.

Apple iPhone $100 Credit Access Code

Related:

http://www.apple.com/hotnews/openiphoneletter/

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Getting Warranty Service for Slingbox PRO – Part 1

For the past week I have been having trouble connecting to my Slingbox PRO from inside and outside the LAN. Earlier tonight the network light on the Slingbox PRO turned off. I tested the ethernet cable, the switch, and the router; they all are fine. I attempted reseting the Slingbox PRO, and to my surprise it failed to do so.

I guess I have to call Sling Media to get my Slingbox PRO repaired.

http://us.slingmedia.com/page/slingboxpro.html
http://www.slingmedia.com/

Slingbox PRO @ Amazon.com