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iolaire

the phone idea is good

07/08, 11:08am, EDT

I like the phone idea, that gets around the whole cell phone company mentality that wants to sell ring tones for $0.99 or more. I think it is a good idea, the analysis argument would have to change from will the cellular companies destroy Apple to will Apple destroy the cellular companies.

In other news, I've used VirginMoble (Sprint network) for years as my cheap never used prepaid phone plan (minimum monthly charge is under $8). I think that these types of partnerships are wonderful for all, Sprint gets $ and usage, well someone who cares gets to innovate.

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DeepDish

Then do it already

07/08, 1:20pm, EDT

If you going to do it, then do it. Otherwise gateway, dell, M$, AOL and et al will see that you are thinking about it and come out first. Great, Napster Mobil Phone Service before Itunes/Apple modil phone service because we have to wait till January to make any big annoucements.

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alterbentzion

iPod phone

07/08, 1:27pm, EDT

Does this mean cell phones with hold music?

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