wow factor

I'm not an early adopter of anything more expensive than a good wine.

When it comes to computers, phones, audio etc, I'm as slow as a wet week.

This has downsides. Whatever I buy, especially from Apple, is usually followed within milliseconds by the next best version.
Within a month of purchase, our iPod, MacBook Pro and Imac made quantum leaps.

However it does have upsides. Just ask Jeffrey Zeldman

My next Tech Toy has landed in OZ and I'm still procrastinating. Maybe the iPhone will be debugged and available by the time I make a decision.
And don't even ask me about upgrading to that very spotty Leopard. I'm reading everything John Gruber writes on it, if I can find it, before jumping in boots and all.

Mildura teenager opens up iPhone

Using a totally software dependent method, this bright young bloke makes using an iPhone in Australia, or anywhere for that matter, a $59 breeze.

Further info: Sydney Morning Herald article
Also Aussie iPhone Unlock Blog

Aussie iPhone Unlock

Welcome to Aussie iPhone Unlock!! (Despite the title, it doesn't matter where you are from!!)
We are currently waiting to receive our unlocks from the wholesaler, but please feel free to browse the site, and if you like, you can get in early and make a pre-order on the purchase page, the unlock will be available VERY soon, and if its too long for you, you can get a refund at any time you wish.