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FSBO…

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OK ladies and gentlemen, in the ongoing effort to clean out some tech and accessories, I have two more items up for sale:

– Seidio desk charger for iPhone 4 or 4S (with power cord). I bought this charger new about nine months ago for $40 and it’s compatible with either a “naked” iphone 4-series or with the Seidio “Surface” line of cases. Asking $20, but if you’re really interested, make me an offer.

– Seidio “Surface” case and belt clip for iPhone 4 or 4S. Ruberized texture, solid construction, and the only cases my iPhones have ever been in. Priced new at $50 for the set, I’ll send them to you for $20.

For those looking for a real bargain, I’ll send you the whole lot for $30. I’ll take PayPal or personal checks from those of you I know in the real world.

Increment…

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It would be easy enough to climb up on my soapbox and do a hack job of dismissing the iPhone 4S as an incremental upgrade. It would be easy because, let’s face it, that’s exactly what Apple rolled out today. Bump up the processor, tweak the antenna, and roll out a spiffy new version of iOS with a few new capabilities and call it a day. The company will make billions, investors will be happy, and in another year or so another incremental improvement will roll off the line.

Today’s update wasn’t the iPhone I wanted, but it was the one I expected. It’s a nice little upgrade from the one I’ve been carrying around for the last 15 months and It’s the one I’m going to take pains to get my hands on when it shows up October 14th. If this iteration sticks around for a year, the cost breaks down something like $17 a month. I guess that’s not a bad price for an incremental improvement.

That’s not exactly a ringing endorsement, but it’s enough to let Apple dig a little deeper in my wallet. Technology is a painful, painful mistress.