I first learned about the Apple PEEL, which converts an iPod to a fully functional iPhone that sends text messages and makes phone calls for free, through Tony Sagami of Uncommon Wisdom. Sagami encourages a sell or profit taking on Apple stocks because the Apple PEEL is selling “like hotcakes” in China, will soon be available in the US and could potentially have an significant impact on Apples iPhone sales. The device sells for just under $80 dollars and does require the jailbreaking of the iPod but that is not an big issue for those who are motivated to save hundreds of dollars and have the freedom of not dealing with AT&T for a data plan
According to Bloomberg, Engaget, CNET and several other reputable sources it looks like this could be a genuine option to committing to a multi year contract and excessive dataplan rates. We should see Apple response to this device very soon and time will tell if this will play out as it did for Psystar the clone maker that Apple was able to sue into submission.
