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Old 11-30-2008, 09:59 AM
Terry Olaes The New [H] News Guy, 3.2 Years
 
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Unlocking the iPhone 3G, Vietnamese Style

CNET has an article about how a little shop in Hanoi can unlock an iPhone 3G via hardware. It’s an interesting read, complete with pics. I’m sure Apple appreciates their logo on the shop’s window.

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He hopes that what he's been doing with the iPhones wouldn't be considered "illegal" in the States. Oddly enough, his dream is to become an Apple partner officially supporting the company's products in Vietnam.
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Old 11-30-2008, 10:30 AM
srangara [H]ard|Gawd, 4.4 Years
 
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What are the chances Apple will give props to their modding community?
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Old 11-30-2008, 10:44 AM
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I wish I knew how to do cool stuff like that.
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Old 11-30-2008, 10:45 AM
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nice job...good read.
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Old 11-30-2008, 04:41 PM
86 5.0L [H]ard|Gawd, 3.2 Years
 
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+1 to him
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Old 11-30-2008, 04:45 PM
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wow not bad at all! But is it just me but it took longer to unlock the 3g then the first iphone?

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Old 12-01-2008, 12:00 AM
TechBoy [H]ard|Gawd, 3.4 Years
 
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Lol I went to vietnam a year ago, and boy there are more cell phone repair shops than you can possibly imagine. I guess unlocking iphones is one way to stick out.
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Old 12-01-2008, 07:03 PM
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Pretty damn cool - mad props for the finesse and coordination needed for the soldering!

$80 is a steal for that kind of labor.
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Old 12-01-2008, 07:15 PM
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800 to 1000 for an iphone over there? damn buy in bulk and resell!!
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