No words can stress how much we’re sick of Apple ‘iSlate’ rumors right now, but when someone with powerful links speaks up, we gotta take note. Kai-fu Lee — former Google China president — has joined the Apple rumor mill by leaking what he claims to be insider knowledge of the device. Now, we’ve heard a lot of this same noise before: sub-$1000 price, an iPhone-like appearance, 10.1-inch multitouch screen, video conferencing, cellular connectivity, 3D graphics and virtual keyboard. What really got our attention is Lee’s link with Foxconn — the Apple OEM is one of the main contributors to Lee’s post-Google investment venture, Innovation Works, so there’s a good chance that Lee’s spoken to someone overlooking the manufacturing of a certain Apple device. Of course, we can’t abide Lee’s final proclamation that “Apple expects to produce near ten million units in the first year!” This is pretty bold considering Apple’s only sold five million portable computers so far this year (and ten million was the number of iPods sold in Q3 2009 alone), but hey, who knows if Steve Jobs has already worked out a subsidizing plan with some carriers to lure us all?
MTV’s Jersey Shore has been a constant source of amusement
Its seems that casual TV viewers and large corporations handle Schadenfreude very differently. While MTV’s Jersey Shore has been a constant source of amusement for at least one Engadget editor, TMZ (our other favorite tech site) reports that Dell has joined a growing list of advertisers that are backing away from the reality series. In fact, a company spokesman (with a less jaded view of humanity than us) has gone on record stating that Dell doesn’t “condone or support ethnic bashing in any form.” And neither do we, of course — but we do love a good laugh. Jenni “Jwoww” Farley is unavailable for comment.
Apple 3GS 16 gig IPHONE for only $49 this weekend
Refurbished iPhone 3GS: Only $49 at AT&T
by SIMON NG on NOVEMBER 28, 2009
As we are approaching the holiday season, we’ll see more great deals. Here is one for U.S. customer:
AT&T is now offering refurbished 16GB iPhone 3GS for $49 for new customers. What’s more is that it includes free overnight shipping and free activation.
The refurbished iPhone 3GS comes with the same warranty as the new unit. So, you don’t have to worry about the quality. Just head to the att.com and order one if you’re planning to upgrade your iPhone or buy a gift for someone.
But remember, AT&T requires you to subscribe to a two-year contract with data plan. Act quick while the stock is available!
