http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm An Eclectic Mix Of Gadgets & Wired Madness Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:55:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm/comment-page-1#comment-9662 Dave Echelberger Fri, 12 Oct 2007 04:07:25 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm#comment-9662 In November of 2006, the United Stated Copyright Office issued a statement that you have a right to unlock your cell phone. I have no idea how that impacts a EULA, but it would seem that his case has some merit in that there is a precedent. In November of 2006, the United Stated Copyright Office issued a statement that you have a right to unlock your cell phone. I have no idea how that impacts a EULA, but it would seem that his case has some merit in that there is a precedent.

]]> http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm/comment-page-1#comment-9644 Jon Meyer Thu, 11 Oct 2007 13:15:05 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm#comment-9644 I think its perfectly reasonably for Apple to wipe an iPhone and restore it to its factory state after the user has unlocked it. Bricking it is a step too far. I think its perfectly reasonably for Apple to wipe an iPhone and restore it to its factory state after the user has unlocked it. Bricking it is a step too far.

]]> http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm/comment-page-1#comment-9635 C. S. Magor Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:13:43 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm#comment-9635 Here it is: Looks like they have everything covered. http://www.apple.com/legal/iphone/us/terms/service_all.html#iphonesla Here it is: Looks like they have everything covered.
http://www.apple.com/legal/iphone/us/terms/service_all.html#iphonesla

]]> http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm/comment-page-1#comment-9634 C. S. Magor Thu, 11 Oct 2007 02:06:08 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm#comment-9634 Can someone get a copy of the iPhone Terms of Service up here? Can someone get a copy of the iPhone Terms of Service up here?

]]> http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm/comment-page-1#comment-9632 Paul Thu, 11 Oct 2007 01:06:11 +0000 http://www.uberreview.com/2007/10/timothy-p-smith-thinks-that-bricking-the-iphone-was-unfair.htm#comment-9632 I dont own an iphone bricked or otherwise. Further I never would. 500 bucks for an overhyped gadget that doesn't have all of the features of most smart phones, and can't run 3rd party apps strikes me as silly. The reason I speak out about this is the fact that it caused damage to private property. pushing an update that kills the hacks is one thing. One could argue that is Apple protecting it's investment. destroying the systems for being unlocked (which is perfectly legal by the way) is criminal. Not unlike Another "rental" product I can think of called Windows. Sue Apple--this was made for a class action lawsuit I dont own an iphone bricked or otherwise. Further I never would. 500 bucks for an overhyped gadget that doesn’t have all of the features of most smart phones, and can’t run 3rd party apps strikes me as silly. The reason I speak out about this is the fact that it caused damage to private property. pushing an update that kills the hacks is one thing. One could argue that is Apple protecting it’s investment. destroying the systems for being unlocked (which is perfectly legal by the way) is criminal. Not unlike Another “rental” product I can think of called Windows. Sue Apple–this was made for a class action lawsuit

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