Undoubtedly the iPhone is one of the sweetest inventions in recent times. Well at least in my books. And I wouldn’t be wrong in stating, countless others share the same view. Released on 29^th June 2007 (in the US), in matter of weeks the world was gripped in its craze. I remember constantly eyeing eBay iPhone sellers, looking for that ‘one’ perfect deal. (The temporary trauma that came along with my iPhone package, let’s just say I still have nightmares about paperweight iPhones.)

But all that was then, iPhone is now old news. What is in the news however is its rejuvenated version – the iPhone 3G.

The 3G model is yet to be released (a week from now to be precise) and I know tons of folks who can’t wait to get their hands on this beauty. Yours truly included, I mean after all it does fall within my "all things sexy" category.

Besides all the new features such as the two colour options (Black/White), 16 GB option, 2 megapixels camera, 3G wireless technology, GPS mapping, App store and Microsoft Exchange, the most attractive bit of all is its marketed price; $199 for 8 GB model & $299 for 16 GB model. Now when converted into Indian rupees, the amount sounds easy on the ears and the pocket.

But if you go by this report you will realize things are not always what they seem, especially good things.

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Attending the Mumbai BlogCamp didn’t, frankly speaking, rate too high on my priority list. I guess the previous experience of the Pune BlogCamp had much to do with that (terrible weather, excessive product pitching, severely damaged online connectivity, lack of well-known faces: the list goes on and on). Add to that the absence of my partner in ‘blogging-related crimes’, our very own desi version of Paris Hilton, maidum Melody.

Then again a good surprise is always a nice thing – and the Mumbai BlogCamp much against my expectations turned out to be quite an organized event.

For starters,

1. The BlogCamp was kept separate from the BarCamp that was being held simultaneously. So no product pitching crap. Only Blog Talks by (get this) Bloggers.

2. The air conditioner was working and that too in full swing. Not acting pricey but it’s seriously difficult to concentrate when your nose is getting tickled with someone else’s body odour. And not to forget, your own tickling someone else’s nose.

3. Don’t know much about the Wi-Fi because I wasn’t carrying my Laptop this time but then I didn’t hear anyone complain about it. So I am guessing all was good on this front.

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[Email forward. Amusing nonetheless.]

Send   = Sutto
Insert  = Wich Paao
Attachement   = Naal Laao
Forward    = Aggay Sutto
Inbox   = Undar Da Daak Khaana
Outbox   = Baahar Da Daak Khana
Trash     = Mitti Paao
Address Book   = Patay Wali Kaapy
Delete   = Daffa Karo
Download   = Thallay Laao
Properties   = Jaidaad
Paste    = Thook Naal Chipkaao
From  = Bhejan Walaa Banda
To    = Door Betha Hoya Banda
Carbon Copy   = Koelay Walee Naqal
High priority   = Waddee Takleef and finally
Ctrl+Alt+Delete   = Sara Syapa Mukao.