iPhone TIPS: Where To Buy Factory Unlocked iPhone 3GS ?

If you ever touch down at for example Hong Kong airport or Australia or New Zealand for a holiday or business trip, don't forget to grab some Factory unlocked iPhones 3GS from the local Apple Online Store. Especially when your home is Western Europe , or USA and don't want to stick on a 2 year subscription plan with that particular (pricy) 3G provider you don't want. The prices are not bad compared with for example Italy [see ealier post], the Hong Kong Apple Online Store sells factory unlocked iPhone GS for much better price. The iPhone 3GS 16 Gbyte costs in HK$ 5,388 (696 US$ or 499 Euro) The iPhone 3GS 32Gbyte costs HK$ 6,388 (812 US$ or 582 Euro). If we look at the italian TIM Telecom store, the factory unlocked iPhone 3GS 16 Gbye costs 619 Euro and the 32 Gbyte version costs 719 euro. that is paying more than 120 Euros less! (> 167 US$). In few countries, the iPhones are sold factory unlocked and without a plan. When you find the following text at the iPhone country page of the Apple Online store, then you are sure that country will sell it factory SIM unlocked iPhones.

"iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS purchased at the Apple Online Store can be activated with any wireless carrier. Simply insert the SIM from your current phone into iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS and connect to iTunes 8.2 to complete activation."

Other prices beside the HK prices I have found on the Apple Online Stores are:
iPhone 3GS 16 Gbyte:
New Zealand 1,150.00 NZD = 518.033 EUR = 722.202 USD
Australia 879.00 AUD, 491.287 EUR, 684.991 USD
iPhone 3GS 32 Gbyte:
New Zealand 1,349.00 NZD, 847.172 USD, 607.422 EUR
Australia 1,040.00 AUD, 810.469 USD, 581.121 EUR

Store pages: New Zealand, Australia , Hong Kong
For user reviews, check via the App Store Info link.
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iPhone TIPS: Vassup! Ubergay Bruno hits the App Store

Vassup! It is July 10th today and beside you can see Brüno in action in his movie in theaters, he also already made it to the App Store! With the Brüno app [App Store Info free, 17+ yrs. only, maybe NSFW] you may shake your iPhone to see his fabulous range of thongs and underwear :) Hilarious! Borat is out, Brüno rocks!

Product description:

Austria’s sexiest export since the crotchless lederhosen has been let loose on the iPhone and iPod Touch. This is your chance to get up close and very personal with Sacha Baron Cohen’s most outrageous comedy creation, Brüno. The Brüno iPhone app features exclusive ringtones, alarm clock alerts, games and soundboards showcasing the flamboyant fashionista’s favorite catchphrases. Brüno enjoys nothing better than being manhandled by complete strangers, so let your fingers do the talking with the exclusive ‘Touch Brüno’ feature. Hit his sweet spot and he’ll reward you with some Austrian dirty talk. Who wouldn’t want the chance to become the great man himself? Upload a picture of your face to Brüno-ize yourself. Marvel at Brüno’s ‘unterhosen’ by shaking your phone to see his fabulous range of thongs and underwear. Get wet with the Austrian zeitgeistmeister in the ‘Brünoquarium’. Don’t miss out on this chance to be seen with this season’s most fabulous iPhone app. If you want more Brüno action then make sure you catch his movie in theaters on July 10th

For user reviews, check via the App Store Info link.
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iPhone TIPS: Fingerbeat Retro Synthesizers And Samplers

Q: What? A: Minutes ago, a virtual instrument app named Fingerbeat [App Store Info $3,99] is released in the app store.
Q: What is Fingebeat? FingerBeat is a virtual instrument designed for creativity & self-expression, inspired by retro synthesizers & samplers. Available on iPhone & second generation iPod touch.A homage to Dance Music & Pop Culture from the last decades.FingerBeat is a classic for absolutely everyone. Q: Do I need to learn musical notes to use it? A: You don't need to know a single musical note to create beats or draw melodies using your finger. Annotate your musical ideas, record external sounds directly into the pads to express yourself. Q: The screens are stunning, but what is are those buttons and sliders exactly? A: This is explained here:

Step Sequencer:
Making beats is easy as drawing and taping boxes to generate unique sequences. Each color is associated to each channel type of pad.

Pitch Keyboard + Editor:
While recording, the notes you play will immediately appear in the editor.
Its easy to make changes and draw free-form to create / delete notes using your finger.
Multi-Touch Mixer:
FingerBeat is built for user experience & live performance.
Create your very own mix.
Pocket Sampler + Kit Edit:
Record any external sound using the built-in microphone.
Or load any existing sounds from the library.
Perform & Sing:
Once you have programmed some patterns, connect to headphones and hear yourself sing over your musical creation. Conveniently change patterns with your thumb.
Q: Are there technical specifications around? A: Yes, check the list below.

• Low latency pads
• x8 Pads/Channels with Volume, Balance Mixer + Mute functions
• x6 Pattern blocks per Kit
• x6 Themed Skins + User Photo option using iPhone camera or gallery.
• x16 Kits "x8 User"
• Built in sounds + kit templates
• 16bit 44Khz Sampler using internal microphone
• Demo Patterns
• Ability to use microphone* with external speaker source

* only on iPhone & iPod Touch 2nd generation.
For user reviews or to buy it, please follow this App Store Info link.

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