Well, time is running short to get all my blog postings for Week 3 in.
So, here goes my "mini" rant about technology. It seems that this past week Apple Corporation "refunded" $100.00 to those techno addict junkies who acquired the iPhone gadget during its original time of sale. Why? Well, it seems Apple decided to cut the price of the toy by $200.00, thus alienating those who stood in line for hours or sometimes even days ... or those who mortgaged their homes and bought the device on eBay. Actually, it is not even a refund --- it is a credit to be spent at Apple stores. In the end, Apple Corporation gets the dollars no matter what. My rant is why should consumers who want to be the guinea pigs for new technology get a break? I guess it is goodwill on Apple's part, but those who purchased the iPhone knew very well that Apple would cut the price at some point. It always happens with technology --- whether it be an iPod, a notebook, cell phone.
What does this have to do with Canada? Not much...sorry. But, the iPhone currently is not available for use on Canada's wireless network providers (Rogers, Telus, Bell Mobility). At this point in time, the iPhone is only available through AT&T Wireless in the United States. But, there are hackers who have been able to crack the iPhone lock. See the article on CNN's web site:
http://www.cnn.com/2007/TECH/ptech/08/24/iphone.unlocked.ap/index.html?iref=newssearch
By the way...
ONLY 22 DAYS AND 19 HOURS AND 2 MINUTES UNTIL THE FLORIDA PANTHERS OPEN THEIR 2007-2008 NHL HOCKEY SEASON!!!!
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