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Finally a tool for Windows to jailbreak the iphone, it is called blackra1n . It will Jailbreak version 3.1.2 on the iphone 3G, 3GS and ipod touch according to http://iphonejtag.blogspot.com/. If you want to download it, the link is below. When the page opens just click on the Windows logo towards the bottom.

DOWNLOAD: http://blackra1n.com/

HOW TO USE THE Blackra1n Video:

The Acer D250-1151 has a really nice look and it is very stylish. It has pretty much the same features you will find on any netbook. Almost all the features on the Acer D250-1151 are a winner except for 3 things I did not like, the first is the Atom processor which I do not think is very good. The second, is the video card which has trouble playing movies, and the third is the mouse pad which is kind of small.

Overall this netbook is great for editing your documents on the go, checking your email, talking on facebook and all the small task we do everyday.

Check out the video below where I will show you all the features of the Acer D250-1151. Also below are the technical specs for this netbook and links where you can get it.

Where you can buy it:

NewEgg.com $289.99: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16834115590

Amazon.com $289.00: http://www.amazon.com/Acer-Aspire-AOD250-1151-10-1-Inch-Netbook/dp/B0026P37MK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1255415068&sr=8-1

Technical Specs:

• Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition
• Processor: Intel Atom Processor N270 (512KB L2 cache, 1.60GHz, 533MHz FSB)
• Chipset: Mobile Intel 945GSE Express
• Memory: 1GB DDR2 533 SDRAM
• Storage:
  - 160GB* hard drive, 5400RPM
  - Multi-in-one card reader:
  - Supports optional MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
  - With optional adapter supports optional Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, microSD
  - Optional external USB 1.44MB* diskette drive
• Video:
  - 10.1" WSVGA (1024 x 600) high-brightness (200-nit) TFT LCD, Acer CrystalBrite Technology
  - LED backlight
  - Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  - Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam
  - VGA port
• Audio:
  - Two integrated stereo speakers
  - Integrated digital microphone
  - Headphones/speakers/line-out and microphone ports
  - Optimized Dolby Headphone technology
  - Microsoft DirectSound compatibility
• Interface Ports:
  - DC-in
  - RJ-45 LAN
  - VGA
  - Headphones/speakers/line-out
  - Microphone
  - Three USB 2.0
• Card Slot:
  - Multi-in-one card reader:
  - Supports optional MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card
  - With optional adapter supports optional Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, miniSD, microSD
• Communications:
  - Acer InviLink 802.11b/g wireless LAN, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED
  - 10/100 LAN
  - Acer Video Conference featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite technology
• Included Software:
  - Acer Game Zone
  - Acer Recovery Management
  - Acer Video Conference
  - Adobe Acrobat Reader
  - Adobe Flash Player
  - CarboniteSM Online Backup
  - eSobi
  - Google Desktop, Setup, Toolbar
  - McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version)
  - Customized Windows Internet Explorer 7.0
  - Windows Live Essentials
• User Interface:
  - 84-key keyboard, 89% of standard-size keyboard
  - Embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 1.6mm minimum key travel, international language support
  - 12 function, four cursor, one Windows XP Home keys
  - WLAN switch with LED
  - Power button with LED
  - Multi-gesture touchpad with two buttons supporting circular-motion scrolling, pinch-action zoom, page flip
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (not including weight of AC adapter).
• Dimensions: 10.2" (258.5mm) W x 7.2" (184.0mm) D x 1.0" (25.4) H
• Power:
  - 30-watt AC adapter
  - Lithium ion batteries
  - Six-cell Battery – up to 6.5 hours life or
  - Three-cell Battery – up to 3.0 hours life

Are you looking for a great laptop that won’t break your budget. Well I have one I can recommend you. It is the Gateway NV5214u which comes fully loaded and includes one of my favorites things on a laptop and that is an HDMI port. This laptop goes anywhere from $449 to $549. Check out the video below where I will show you all the features on it. Also below are the technical specs for the machine and where you can get it.

One thing I wanted to mention is that if you can’t find it because the store is out of stock, than wait until October 22nd which is when Windows 7 launches. Stores are holding out on putting out inventory since they want to put out the laptops with Windows 7 preinstalled and not vista. Come October 22nd all laptops or computers sold at retail stores will most likely have Windows 7 and Vista will be a thing of the past.

Where you can Buy: 

Bestbuy $549 it was on sale for $449: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9370441&st=nv52&lp=1&type=product&cp=1&id=1218093004316

Gateway’s Website: http://www.gateway.com/systems/product/529668269.php

TECHNICAL SPECS:

Processor
AMD Athlonâ„¢ 64 X2 QL-64 Dual-Core Processor (2.1GHz, 667MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache)⁹

Operating System
Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit) with SP1

Memory
4096MB Dual-Channel DDR2 sDRAM Support

Hard Drive
320GB SATA hard drive⁴

Color
Sleek Honeycomb Case Design with Glossy Coffee Brown Lid

Wireless Network
802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®

Adapter
AC Adapter

Application Software
Microsoft® Works, Microsoft® Windows Liveâ„¢ Essentials & Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007 (60-day complimentary trial period)³

Battery
6-Cell Lithium Ion (4400 mAh)

Chassis
Chassis with ATI Radeon® HD 3200 Graphics with up to 1919MB of HyperMemory™ supporting Shader Model 4.0 and Microsoft® DirectX® 10 with AMD RS780MN Chipset

Covenience Features
Gateway MyBackup Button, Touchpad Lock and Dedicated Numeric Keypad

Digital Media Software
Cyberlink® DVD Solution™ featuring PowerDVD™ and Power2 Go™

Dimensions (Box)
3.97" (H) x 16.6" (W) x 12.4" (D) or 101mm (H) x 421mm (W) x 314mm (D)

Dimensions (System)
1.0"-1.50" (H) x 14.6" (W) x 9.8" (D) or 26-37mm (H) x 372mm (W) x 250mm (D)

Display
15.6" HD WXGA Ultrabrightâ„¢ LED-backlit Display (1366 x 768 resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio)¹¹

External Ports
(4) USB 2.0, VGA Port, HDMIâ„¢ Port

Keyboard and Mouse
Full-Size Keyboard, Synaptics Touchpad with Vertical Scroll

Media Card Reader
Digital Media Card Reader (Memory Stickâ„¢, Memory Stickâ„¢ Pro, Multi Media Cardâ„¢, Reduced-Size Multi Media Cardâ„¢, Secure Digitalâ„¢, xD-Picture Cardâ„¢)⁵

Modem
56K ITU V.92 ready Fax/Modem (RJ-11 port)

Network
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN (RJ-45 port)

Optical Drive
8x DVD-Super Multi Double-Layer Drive

Productivity Software
Adobe® Reader®, Adobe® Flash® Reader, Gateway MyBackup Solution, Gateway Recovery Management

Security Software
Norton Internet Securityâ„¢ 2009 (60-day trial)

Sound
High-Definition Audio Support (2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room® Audio Enhancement featuring Dolby® Headphone, Dolby® Natural Bass, Dolby® Sound Space Expander), Built-In speakers, Digital microphone, headphone/Speaker/Line-Out Jack with S/PDIF support

Warranty
1 Year Parts and Labor

Web Camera
Integrated High-Def Webcam

Weight
6.82 lbs. (3.1 kg) system unit only / 10.28 lbs. (4.66 kg.) box