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As any avid Engadget reader knows, the persistent Google Phone rumor — begun so many eons ago (er, last year) — has been on the fast track as of late, with varying reports coming in concerning specific information such as launch date, OS, and the existence of prototypes. Well, now it looks like we’ve got another handful of data to add to the veritable mini-mountain of specs / info we’ve ascertained about the presently-vaporous device. According to “reliable sources,” specific aspects of the GPhone are coming to light — the first suggesting that the phone will run on a Linux variant (which is nothing new), and will be Java Virtual Machine-capable. Additionally, the OS of the phone will be Java-based (as well as the all phone apps itself), and performance is said to be “very responsive.” The browser for the phone will be new (though some say it’s based on the WebKit core, which Safari is built atop) and will tout “pan-and-browse” capabilities. Finally, the word is that HTC is manufacturing the handsets, and instead of a single form-factor for the prototype, there are a variety of phones, all with QWERTY keyboards (one article suggests the phone will be “simpler” and less “flashy” than the iPhone, with less screen space, and a BlackBerry / Treo form-factor). Certainly a lot of information, though — just as certainly — speculation and rumor right now, and if the past year has taught any lesson, it’s to proceed with extreme skepticism.

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Well, looky what the internet has for us this morning friends, Geohot and crew have gone ahead and spilled the beans several days early. Apparently today is unlock tutorial day chez iphonejtag.blogspot.com, and not next week as he originally promised. Geohot is liveposting the unlock tutorial step by step with pause for Q&A sessions in between the steps. Hurry over, he just hit step three, so most of the mystery is still intact and the fun is just beginning. Be warned though, you’ll need to bring some steady hands and your best eyewear as this is pretty detailed business. Hit the link to “free” your iPhone.

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Well, looky what the internet has for us this morning friends, Geohot and crew have gone ahead and spilled the beans several days early. Apparently today is unlock tutorial day chez iphonejtag.blogspot.com, and not next week as he originally promised. Geohot is liveposting the unlock tutorial step by step with pause for Q&A sessions in between the steps. Hurry over, he just hit step three, so most of the mystery is still intact and the fun is just beginning. Be warned though, you’ll need to bring some steady hands and your best eyewear as this is pretty detailed business. Hit the link to “free” your iPhone.

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Those who have stuck with Dell through the ups and (mostly) downs that have revolved around the XPS 700 are finally in luck, as the XPS Motherboard Exchange Program has officially launched. Notably, all XPS 700 and 710 purchases made through June 30th, 2007 are eligible for this program, and while XPS 700 customers will receive the 720 hardware kit gratis, those with a 710 can snag the same package for $250 (plus shipping). The kit itself includes a XPS 720 motherboard, red or black front panel I/O assembly, all applicable cabling, a mouse pad (huzzah?), and an installation sheet for those who decide to pass on the on-site installation — which, by the way, is free for XPS 700 owners and up to $150 for 710′ers. Furthermore, current 700 clients can snap up the Intel QX6700 CPU “at 25-percent off the then-current price,” but you better get a move on, as the program expires promptly at midnight (CST for those cutting it close) on October 13th.

[Via Direct2Dell, thanks David]

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