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The 404 359: Where we protect our heads from falling Apple iPhone 3G S rumors

by Jeff Bakalar

$99? Even Wilson Tang can afford that.

(Credit: James Martin/CNET)

WWDC has come and gone and The 404 has been groaning ever since the lights dimmed. Listen or watch as we analyze all of the announcements and whether or not any of us are tempted to bite the bait.

Next we'll give you an update on Jeff's Palm Pre saga as it continues. If you didn't catch yesterday's show or special segment, Jeff's Pre is acting a little wonky.

Finally, Wilson wraps up last night's Webby Awards, where CNET picked up a few wins in various categories. Was it the best Webby Awards ever? We think you already know the answer to that one.

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Before covering games and gear for CNET Reviews, Jeff Bakalar dabbled in film and video production. An avid writer, reader, and gamer, Jeff is also an obsessive New Jersey Devils hockey fan. Catch him live every day as the co-host of CNET's infamous podcast, The 404.
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by tooms84 June 10, 2009 3:24 AM PDT
I've been following Jeff's problems with the Pre battery/screen issue and may have a temporary solution.
http://www.precentral.net/slider-crashes-inspire-macgyver-solution

There, now you can smash your Mogul and despite what Natalie says, I think you should set it on fire when you are done.
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by bsorli June 10, 2009 6:15 PM PDT
Jeff,

What's interesting about your problem is I was having the exact same issue, but I was able to fix my problem after speaking with Tech support and them reporting other users having the same problem because if their phones did not receive the proper 4 or 5 hours of initial charge.

Basically, I followed tech supports suggestions and trickle charge my Pre using a USB connection on my Mac. This process is supposed to slow charge the unit for two hours and then after that plug the unit back into the wall jack USB adapter and the problem goes away.

Thankfully for me the problem went away after following tech supports suggestions, but I'll keep Tomms84 suggestion above and a sheet of paper handy just in case it comes back.
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by demonjrules June 12, 2009 6:16 AM PDT
Attention all 404 fans. Check out the creation of "Verbose Asian Guy" and "Subject to you."
Take a trip down memory lane. Enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZMrDOsCHfg
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