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First Ever MobileMe Installation Screenshots

Mobile me installation package went live.
MobileMe Installer Package

The MobileMe service is not active at this point, therefore the connection to the service cannot be tested.

Update: MobileMe has Launched

Apple MobileMe launch delayed till 8pm PDT, June 9th

The Apple support site has updated the time of the MobileMe launch.
http://www.apple.com/support/dotmac/

The MobileMe launch has been pushed back by two hours. Let's hope they don't delay it any further.

Update: it is 5:30 am PT on July 10th 2008 and MobileMe is still not functioning. Some poor engineers at Apple are pulling all-nighter. Let's wish them luck. Update: MobileMe has Launched

How To Dress Like An Apple Customer

We've all noticed the brand loyalty of Apple customers. They We eagerly await products, wait in lines for hours, and camp outside of stores just to get a chance to spend $600 on the newest gadget. But there's something else we've noticed about Apple customers - they seem to share a specific style.

With the iPhone 3G coming out this friday, Apple stores nationwide will morph from geeky gadget galleries into trendy hotspots with news cameras floating around everywhere.

Using these outfit samples, you'll be able to dress like a typical Apple customer - and you won't stick out like a sore thumb.

Who knows, maybe you'll even meet a cute Mactress since you'll be looking like iCandy.

[Note: Clicking an image will direct you to the page where you can purchase the item.]

AX Green Cast Jean - $115

Levis Modern Western Shirt - $68

Express Rocco Boot Cut - $69.50

Express Division Ludlow Tee - $26.50

AX Grey Print Jean - $90

Old Navy Ringer Tee - $6.00

Old Navy Olympic Team Jacket - $34.50

Abercrombie Remsen Slim - $79.50

Lucky Brand Disney Lucky Rabbit Tee - $44

Express Producer Pant - $54.50

Banana Republic Silk V Neck - $59.50

Now just recreate one of the above outfits, and Ta Da! You're an Apple customer ready to go iPhone 3G shopping.

And please, pleaaase don't hit the lines looking like these two.

A Who's Who Guide To The First In Line For The iPhone 3G

USA

Here's a bunch of would-be Apple fans who decided to camp outside of the 5th Ave Apple flagship in NYC one week prior to the launch of the iPhone 3G.

While they sure do look like typical Apple fans (minus the cowboy hat), turns out they're here for a completely different reason.

These guys (and girl) belong to TheWhoFarm, a group of environmentalists whose goal is to convince George W. Bush to convert the 17-acre White House lawn into an organic farm.

In other words, they're here for the publicity. But regardless of their motif, they'll still be first in line come Friday morning.

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New Zealand

This here is Jonny Gladwell, the world's first iPhone 3G customer. He's been parked outside of this New Zealand Vodafone store for 3 days, making him the official first iPhone 3G customer in the world. How? Well, due to the time zone, New Zealand is the first to get the iPhone 3G at 00:01.

So what's his story...why is he doing this?

Jonny's stunt isn't due to his allegiance to Apple. It's all about his allegiance to his friends and his reputation. His friends bet him to camp outside of the store for 3 days with nothing more than a cell phone, laptop, and yellow pages - without leaving other than for bathroom breaks.

Everything Jonny gets must be delivered to him. It actually seems that he's not having that bad of a time, given that yesterday he ordered a 45 minute massage.

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Japan

This here is Japan's first iPhone 3G customer, parked right outside of a SoftBank Mobile store in Tokyo.

Hiroyuki Sano is leading the first in a queue of about 30 - although the store's doors won't be opening for approximately 2 more days.

Unlike Jonny, Hiroyuki is a true Apple fan. When asked why he's sacrificing personal comfort for the thrill of being the first to buy the latest iPhone, he responded, "I am a huge Apple an and I'm excited to buy the iPhone, which I find is far better than any other cellphone".

Hiroyuki, dressed in an Apple t-shirt, has been sitting in his fold-out chair since Tuesday morning, eating from the convenience store next door, and patiently awaiting Friday morning.

Congratulations Hiroyuki, you're the only first-in-line-for-the-iPhone-3G-guy-who-doesn't-have-an-alterior-motive.

Have a cookie.