I love my Amazon Kindle. I love reading with it, I love how light it is,  and I love the battery life. I also love the fact that it automatically syncs with the Amazon Kindle application on my iPhone and iPod touch. That means any book will open to the last page read regardless of the device last used.  it is an amazing bit of technology   that makes reading books across multiple platforms beyond simple.
It’s a perfect situation — right? Well, it’s an almost perfect situation. This afternoon I discovered a huge Achilles heel in the whole Amazon Kindle environment.

The popular (and currently free) BlackBerry Twitter client, ÜberTwitter has updated their open beta version 3.0 to include many updated features, including integration with GoogleMaps, copy/paste “Tweets” into other BlackBerry applications, and the ability to locate other Twitter users near you.  More screenshots of the new ÜberTwitter, and a summary of additional features is available after the jump.

So you’ve got your iPhone all up and running on 3.0, eh?  Maybe it’s now time to finally “mobilize” your website or application, but you are not a programmer.  Widget Press has you covered with a rapid application development tool called ModelBaker, which provides a drag-and-drop interface that will create an application for iPhones or Android devices without coding.

Everyone loves a good laugh, though sometimes coming up with something funny or original can be a challenge. For my tween sons, the breadth of humor consists primarily of body parts, bodily functions, and silly quotes from movies. However, as we mature (hopefully) we would like a bit more substance and diversity in our humor. Enter iLaugh, the new App for the iPhone and iPod Touch that puts a database of over 50,000 jokes at your fingertips!

AG Findings has just released Precision HSD Cases for the popular BlackBerry Storm and Javelin (Curve 8900) smartphone series.  The case is uniquely designed to safeguard both the front and back of your BlackBerry without attaching directly to your phone ensuring that it will never cause a scratch.
HSD Precision Case Features:
* New patented innovative carry solution for additional safety and security
* Engineered hinge to enhance use and durability
* Does not latch directly to the phone
* Protects both sides of phone, extra durability and style
* Easy to open door to view calls or phone status
* Patented AGF long-life 180 degree swivel [...]

Verizon’s BlackBerry flip phone – the 8230 – is now live on their site for an attractive $79.99 online price. This EVDO Rev O phone sports BlackBerry OS 4.6, an internal 2.4″ 240×320 high-res ccreen. The camera’s only 2.0 megapixel and the keyboard is Suretype so this is most decidedly an option for those who need a BlackBerry but can live without a full QWERTY keyboard. I tested the T-Mobile BlackBerry 8220 version and loved the overall compact form factor combined with BlackBerry’s reliable push email. Father’s Day is this weekend and if Dad’s not an iPhone fan this is [...]

New iPhones are reaching customers throughout the world today. People are excitedly opening the boxes, putting away their old iPhone’s (or dropping them on the ground) and hurrying to set up activate their “Zippier” phones.
Unfortunately, it’s “déjà vu all over again” as many, including myself, are having problems activating the darn things.

Don’t  be shy.  Let the world know that you’re the go-t0 guru for mobile technology.  This not-so-subtle T-shirt can be yours for a mere $15.95 from the Mobile Industry Review shop.  Just be sure to live up to your own hype as a Mobile Genius.
Some other humorous selections from MIR include S60 Users Do It In the Background and That’s a Rubbish Phone.
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Automatically manage files, back up multiple computers and deliver security protection with today’s GearSponsor deal. For only $374.99 shipped you’ll receive this HP MediaSmart LX195 with a 640 GB SATA drive for storage. There are 4 USB 2.0 ports that offer connectivity to external storage — which you’ll want to take advantage of because this package includes a free 1 TB external hard drive! Just think that not too long ago a 1 TB drive cost more than this entire deal..which expires 6/21/09.
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I like these Timex Ironman watches because they’re waterproof, have lots of buttons, 5 different alarms, separate time zone, 30 lap counter, and a golf score keeper! Plus as an added benefit – wearing one makes it LOOK like you may actually get outside once in a while to exercise. This deal of the day lowers the price on a Timex Ironman T5J432 to $14.99 (normally around $40). Deal expires at the end of today – June 19.
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Yesterday Mitchell posted a first look at his new 13″ MacBook Pro. In his terrific overview he showed a few pictures of his swapping out the installed drive for a mammoth 500GB drive. As luck would have it the 120GB Solid State Drive I ordered from NewEgg earlier in the week arrived while I was reading it. As a result, the iPhone 3G S that is “Out for Delivery” isn’t the only piece of “zipper” Apple Hardware I’ll be enjoying.
Instead of taking some shots of the install I figured I would grab my Flip UltraHD and film it. So here, [...]

NextWorth, one of the growing number of businesses based around paying users for trading in their used gadgets, has announced a remarkable iPhone trade-in program. Basically, you send in your iPhone 3G and get enough to cover the purchase of a new iPhone 3G S. Sound too good to be true? Let’s take a look!

I am a staunch anti-piracy fighter: I engage in forum discussions about it on a regular basis, and also being a hardcore PC gamer I see the direct impact of piracy on that hobby. I see how it has impacted where developers target their games, how many top-level PC games are released, and the increasingly draconian DRM schemes used to try to thwart piracy … most of which simply punish honest customers. I constantly rail against piracy and try to stop folks from doing it when I can. That said, I have absolutely no love for the [...]

Travis got his iPhone 3G S at the Apple Store this morning, and Larry’s iPhone arrived at his home home a bit ago. I’m still waiting.
Larry has unboxed his on camera for your viewing pleasure. (Hint: Pay special attention to the gentle way Larry treats his iPhone 3G, now that it has been left for a newer, hotter model.)

Below You’ll find an account of Travis’ experience this morning but here you’ll find the first iPhone 3G S-shot Gear Diary Video.
(We will assume someone else was driving… right?)

RapidRepair got one of the first commercially available iPhone 3G S’ from France and performed a quick teardown. They’re in the process of conducting a more detailed analysis, but they’ve already found out that the 3G S runs on a Samsung S5PC100 SoC (system on a chip). The S5PC100 is capable of running at up to 833 MHz, but is downclocked to 600 MHz, presumably for power-saving reasons. (Photo: The 3G S board is on the left, 3G is on the right)

No room is complete without a 24″ x 36″ poster print of “The Kramer” which depicts Cosmo Kramer, Jerry’s loopy next door neighbor, from the popular Seinfeld TV show. And now for only .49 plus $4.99 you can have your very own copy. Add in another $20-$30 and they’ll even ship it to you all framed for formal viewing.
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