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There is a new phone out that is not tied to any specific network and runs on a Linux OS. The first version of the Neo1973 may not be competition for the iPhone yet but a second version due out in October really should be. Version 1 of the neo is a pretty nice phone that features a 2.8 vga touch screen, microsd card slot, USB port and 2.5g Gsm quad band capabilities, all for about 300 bucks. Version 2 of the Neo1973 is where I think it will get interesting seeing as it will have all of the above features plus wifi, gps 3d acceleration and a bigger processor for about 450, still cheaper than the iPhone. One feature that is lacking on the Neo1973 is no camera, which by cell phone standards today is a must. While I don’t agree with some people that think this new phone will the “iPhone Killer” I do like the fact that it can at least compete. You have to give Apple credit for one thing for sure, they are driving other companies to get more creative.

The iPhone launched just a few days ago and initial estimates put sales so far at around 500,000, which is unbelievable for a cell phone. Most Apple stores still had iPhones in stock as of Sunday, but after checking online through apple.com I noticed that the shipping time is from 1-2 weeks which is the norm for ordering through the apple online store for most new products. Although most reviews so far are positive some users have reported problems activating their new device, which is done at home via itunes. Both AT&T and Apple have blamed server overload for the problem with activation, which if that is the biggest problem the iPhone has Apple has already succeeded in the cell phone market.

The latest news on the iPhone is that it will infact have the capability to user microsoft exchange server, which will require apple to license the activesync protocal. This is a very big step for apple to make the iPhone appealing to all users, which any business user will tell you that they must have push email and synchronization capabilities on a phone. With only one more day to go before the iPhone launches this is probably the best possible news I have heard so far, all that is left to find out is how will that beautiful touchscreen hold up over time.