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Woke up and saw that the activation had been completed. at 7:00 a.m. Then went about transferring info and files into the iPhone. Used iSync to transfer my cell phone contacts, which were added to Address Book. Then I opened Eudora and added email addresses to Address Book (copy paste) Opened Safari and imported Firefox’s bookmarks. Told iTunes to Sync again and all of that info is now in the iPhone. Set up the POP account in iPhone. I only had to add my password as all the configuration came in with the sync.

If you use Mail and Safari, you will have to do none of conversions, just use iTunes to sync..

It is everything I expected, just more elegant. Smooth and snappy through the menus. Internet speed is not quick, but acceptable. Movies are beautiful. I am very happy with the iPhone.

Waited at AT&T for an hour and a half only to find they had run out of the 8 GB iPhone. I zoomed down to the Apple Store in the StoneRidge Mall, Pleasanton. Three people in front of me and in we went. A cash register was open and in less than a minute, I had my iPhone. Bought a case and a car charger, and that was over in minutes. The AT&T stores were taking 15 minutes to process a sale. We watched this while in line. It was suggested by Apple that it would be easier at an AT&T Store, only they stocked the Apple Stores with tons and not so the AT&T stores.

The activation is taking a long time and I have yet to receive the confirmation. I am told by AT&T, it could take up to 24 hours.

What’s New in this Version
—Activate your iPhone service
—Sync iPhone with your music, movies, TV shows, and more
—Wirelessly share digital photos from any computer in your home with Apple TV Download

The SuperDrive Update improves readability of certain CD media. The updater application will be installed in the /Applications/Utilities folder. Please follow the instructions in the updater application to complete the update process. Download Page

This article describes how to enable viewing YouTube through your Apple TV. Apple TV will download the update necessary. Apple TV will restart after the update. More …

Walt Mosberg (video link) having two weeks to test an iPhone. has published a review of Apple’s iPhone and, although the device isn’t without flaws, the Wall Street Journal technology columnist is is almost gushing in his praise.

Here is probably the best snippet:

The Apple phone combines intelligent voice calling, and a full-blown iPod, with a beautiful new interface for music and video playback. It offers the best Web browser we have seen on a smart phone, and robust email software. And it synchronizes easily and well with both Windows and Macintosh computers using Apple’s iTunes software. More …

MacInTouch started a iPhone FAQ yesterday including all that was known, only to have it doubled in size with the announcements about AT&T pricing plans and the ease of sync with iTunes. The reason a user must have an iTunes music account the iPhone is activated through iTunes, and likely collect the $36 activation fee. More …

Check with your HR department for any corporate plans with Cingular/AT&T. Nothing mentioned about it, and it does not hurt to ask.

TidBITS#885: Most of us take it on faith that a Web browser’s secure connection is actually secure. But what’s going on behind the scenes to protect our valuable data in transit? Chris Pepper looks at SSL/TLS encryption: how it works, how to make sure it’s working correctly, and how it can impact communications in the future. More …

There are two stations in my area giving the lowest price. This still the best Widget for finding the cheapest gas.

What’s New in this Version

- Recently granted direct access to GPW database provides faster, more accurate results
- Multi-grade viewing mode allows you to see all the prices applicable to you at a glance
- Gas gauge. Simply input your tank size, average mpg, and tank level to see an estimate� � � of� the cost to fill your tank, the mileage remaining, and a value rating for the selected station calculated with respect to the local average price for the sort grade
- Spotter tab links directly to your spotter page (you must have cookies enabled)
- Vastly improved network efficiency combined with intelligent caching saves bandwidth
- Dramatic improvements to overall stability and robustness
- Re-introduction of grade up/down arrows (single grade mode) and support for up/down keys to change sort grade (both single and multi-grade modes)
- Support for labeling widget instances, so that you can easily tell the difference between prices for stations near “Home” and “Work” or “Yours” and “Your Wife’s” for instance
- Fixes a bug which causes right and left arrow keys to jump to every other station on Intel-based Macs More …

As mentioned before, the minimum hardware requirements for Mac OS X 10.5 is a G4. Yet, users will trudge on and justify the lower performance. The difference with this article is that AppleLinks throws in some history of the G3. More …

If you buy a Mac, two PC’S, will not be purchased. Still useful G3’s have supplanted 3 to 5 PC’s. This should be added to the cost of ownership.