It's Alive!

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So the Apple Peel 520, ya know, that iPod case that promised to turn the humble iPod (all 3 generations of it) into a iPhone.

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Or not completely as the implementation, at least from the first review, is not that complete:

Here are some minor problems with the Apple Peel 520 for making calls:

• iPod touch shows “Calling” even though the call is picked up.
• Incoming phone numbers and contacts may not appear.
• If there’s missed calls, you may receive “blank” messages for reminder.
• Ringtones could not be set up for incoming messages and calls, the device will vibrate and rings by default. The default ringing sound can be disabled.
• You can adjust the call volume, but there’s no difference after adjusting.
• When there’s incoming calls, the display of the iPod touch will not light up, and the accepted call could only be hung up by the other party.

And a few problems for the SMS function:

• The SMS text is smaller than the text on iPhone.
• Deleting and forwarding a single message is not available.
• The draft will still appear in creating new message even though the message is sent.
• Adding multiple recipients at the same time is not allowed

 - from micgadget.com

Hit the link below for the video:

Yosion Apple Peel 520 Review

iPod Touch + Yosion Case = iPhone?

I must say I'm partial to supposedly lesser things made to work like more substantial things.

iPod touch case can give it text messaging and calling capabilities - no GPRS for the mean time. Hurray for Apple Peel 520 (very cheeky of the Chinese company Yosion to call their product that).

Now my desire to replace my aging iPod classic with the touch is growing more intense, and perhaps getting the better of me?

Gotta settle the installment payment for my HP Mini 311 first and my Nokia 5530.

Oh and after that, I've to pay for the two new pair of eye glasses - for me and for my mom...

I'm afraid the public school teacher life I'm envisioning in the (very) near future would be in shambles if I don't stash up dough instead of credit right now while I still have the means or so it seems.