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I finished my first TSC album. It’s ambient/electronic music. Check it out and let me know what you think.

Following the Path to Recite Spontaneity – ( 2008 )
1 ) attachment
2 ) and then there were two
3 ) like you even care anymore that this is what (I) feel like.
4 ) put between the parts
5 ) only fragments can explain
6 ) fifty-seven months
7 ) to reduce the risk
8 ) the capsule
9 ) this will remain a statue of thoughts
10 ) (I) couldn’t tell you
11 ) desperation and wonder (p.b.t.p. reprise)
12 ) the soundscape is made of
13 ) and then there was one

http://www.mediafire.com/?h0xy1fnyxk2

Dear AT&T

You are really disappointing me right now. Where should I start?

It’s no secret that I want the iPhone 3G, who doesn’t? As cool as the phone is, you guys make me not want it because of all your little loopholes. I’ve been waiting for this phone since the original iPhone came out, and now you are making this experience sour.

First off, the data plan is changing from $20 to $30!? I understand that you want your cut of the money and that you’re assuming that more data will be consumed on a faster 3G connection. It makes sense. Seriously though, if you’re going to increase the data price, at least include text messaging in that plan, like there should have been in the first place. You guys have one of the worst text messaging plan set ups I have ever seen.

Second, and most of all, you are throwing a wrench in our spokes with the upgrade price of the phone. Steve Jobs announced the 8GB model would be $199, and that the 16GB model would be $299. His whole plan was to make the phone more affordable to the public. Now this is not a case of me complaining because I don’t have money for the phone, because I do.  But only being able to purchase the phone for those prices if you are eligible for an upgrade is unfair. As far as I’m concerned anything above $300 for a cell phone is outrageous, especially when I know that the iPhone 3G only costs about $100 to manufacture. I’m also pretty sure that because Apple cut prices, you see much less money on each phone sale. That makes perfect sense. This is really just a situation of a major corporation (coughyou) being greedy. Apple is taking a chance by lowering prices and hoping that phone sales will increase, making up for money “lost” on the price cut. I think you guys can take a chance as well. Trust me, your company won’t go under. Really though, it wont.

So here’s what your telling me.

MICHAEL KOCHANSKY, (I’ll hide my number, but if you want it for a good reason, let me know)
You are not currently eligible to upgrade your device online. This line may be eligible for an equipment discount on 12/09/2008

Okay, I understand. I haven’t even been with your company for a year yet, and you think that being nice to me and giving me the phone for the price Steve Jobs announced is totally unfair to your billion dollar company. After talking with other people online who also are not eligible for an upgrade yet, I learned that most of them will not go get an iPhone because they won’t receive the subsidized price. Who knows, I may not complain so much if you would just release the price of the phone without the subsidy. 

Another thing that gets me is that if I buy the phone subsidy or not, you still get me as a customer for another 2 years. You are like a bad girlfriend leaving her makeup at my house on purpose so she has to keep coming back to see me after a break up. You think you’re tricky, but I’m on to you.

Help your customers out a little. You have my phone number, call me and let me know directly what the unsubsidized price is, and if I will be magically eligible for an upgrade on July 11th under your unclear upgrade terms of service. You may have to leave a message or call back, I normally screen all my calls, even if it’s my service provider.

Your adoring customer,

Mike Kochansky

If you are a guitar player like me, or even a musician of another instrument, this should amaze you. It’s called The Moog Guitar – Paul Vo Collector Edition and it will sell for $6,495.00 in September.

Here’s a great video showcasing the guitar with some big name players.

More details on the guitar after the jump.

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Someone at AT&T leaked the iPhone 3G policy memo that was sent out to retail managers about the phone’s July 11th launch date. There’s some really good information in this memo, especially about in store activation and number of devices you can purchase. Check it out after the jump.

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Some people were expecting this to happen because AT&T is anticipating more data consumption on a faster 3G network. We were all hoping this wouldn’t be the case though. 

As excited as I am for the phone, Im a little disappointed at the same time. There’s another month until the release and increased data pricing.

The data plan is jumping from $20 to $30, and there will also be a $45 business-focused data plan, which I’m curious to see the details on. 

There’s a link to a good article on this here.

If anyone can find a direct statement from AT&T on this please email me or post a link in the comments.

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iPhone 3G Ad

Very cool ad that Apple just released for the iPhone 3G. This is the ad we saw pictures of filming at the Apple store in NY.

Steve Jobs announced the iPhone 3G today at WWDC. Everyone was anxiously awaiting it, and will anxiously keep waiting until July 11th.

Pros:

3G

GPS

8GB – $199

16GB – $299

16GB model available in Black and White

Nice redesign with rounded edges

No more recessed headphone jack

Same size screen

Slightly thinner

Improved battery life

Cons:

July 11th! Still a month away

No front facing video camera for video conferencing

No 32GB model

8GB model only available in Black

 

Here are the details from Apple:

 

Specifications

Screen size
3.5 inches (diagonal)
Screen resolution
480 by 320 pixels (163 ppi)
Input method
Multi-Touch
Storage
8GB and 16GB1
Cellular
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Wireless data
Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR
GPS
Assisted-GPS
Camera
2.0 megapixels
Battery2
Talk time: Up to 5 hours on 3G;
up to 10 hours on 2G
Standby time: Up to 300 hours
Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G;
up to 6 hours on Wi-Fi
Video playback: Up to 7 hours
Audio playback: Up to 24 hours
Dimensions
4.5 by 2.4 by 0.48 inches
(115.5 by 62.1 by 12.3 mm)
Weight3
4.7 ounces (133 grams)
-Images and details courtesy of Apple.com

 

I was informed from a fairly reliable source that the 3G iPhone will have a removable lithium ion battery. Apparently, the new plastic casing on the back of the phone will pop off allowing for the removal/replacement of the lithium ion battery. I’m told that with the addition of 3G and GPS, the phone will have high battery consumption, and Apple is taking this into extreme consideration. This battery changing capability will obviously allow you to carry a second battery, and easily replace it on the go, without needing to stop and charge your phone. This will help when the overall health of your battery is low, and it needs to be to be completely swapped out with a new primary one. This may also allow for color case changing.

It’s late in the game for new rumors, and I’ll be interested to see if my source really knows what they’re talking about. We will find out Monday!

-Image courtesy of Pocket Mojo

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