Paypal 'Clarifies' New Fees

Hearing the anger over new fees introduced months ago with minimal notification, Paypal is now looking to set the record straight.

In an official blog post, director of product marketing Heinz Waelchli explains the reasoning behind what anyone who happened upon Paypal's terms of service since mid-June has known: If you have a Personal account, you'll pay a fee of 2.9 percent, plus 30 cents, to get transfers from other Paypal accounts filed as "Goods" or "Services."

Money transfers to friends and family are free, even for people with Premium accounts. This is what Paypal focused on when announcing the changes to its service, staying relatively quiet on the new fees for Personal account holders.

The issue isn't so much the added cost, but the lack of notice. After speaking to other Paypal users, I know I'm not the only one who didn't spot the changes until I saw the money coming out of my incoming funds.

Waelchli said an e-mail went out "to all customers who asked to receive this information," so I guess I must have clicked a box that said "Please don't tell me when you intend to charge me more money, but definitely tell me about all the great new services you're offering."

What really seemed to rile people up after the original story was a quote from Paypal PR Manager Charlotte Hill: "We didn't want to make a huge formal communication out of this pricing change, because we weren't really adding any fees, and we were hoping it would be a more useful experience for people," she said.

I think what Hill meant was because Paypal had eliminated friends and family transfer fees for Premium accounts, but added goods and services fees for Personal accounts, the sum total was nothing additional (never mind that Paypal made a big to-do about one of those changes, but not the other).

Whether Hill's logic is flawed or just straight-up PR spin, the point remains that every Paypal customer, or at least every Personal account holder, should have been clearly notified of the changes, without the marketing hype. I hope for Paypal that it's a lesson learned.

AMD Launches 3.4-GHz Phenom II X4 965 CPU, Fastest Yet (Again)

On the plus side, the newest version of AMD's Phenom II processor won't cost you a penny extra over what you'd currently pay for the company's top-of-the-line CPU, the $245, 3.2-GHz Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition processor. Consider the company's newest and fastest-ever CPU a free upgrade of-sorts--if you ignore the slight drop in price that will undoubtedly hit all Phenom II processors once this new Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition processor hits the market.

If you're a little put off by the slight variance in numbers between AMD's two top chips, that's understandable. The two processors are nearly identical in form and function. Both CPUs contain the same amounts of cache, the same compatibility for both DDR2 and DDR3 memory types, and the same unlocked multiplier that can lead to substantial overclocks, amongst other attributes. If you're looking to slap this processor on an AM2+ system, know that AMD has boosted the CPU's TDP to 140 watts and that might be incompatible with your current setup.

Test systems have been able to push the new processor up to 4.6 GHz with third-party air cooling; AMD itself claims that the chip can go further, on average, than its 955-edition brother. For the general user, however, the actual benefits delivered by the extra 0.2 GHz over the 955-edition processor's speed will remain almost imperceptible. That's only a six percent increase in CPU frequency, after all.

PC World swapped the two processors in and out on an identical system setup and ran its WorldBench 6 suite of benchmarks. The results revealed a meager 3.5-percent increase in overall general performance. Gaming performance remained virtually unchanged on the 2560 by 1600, high-quality benchmark runs of both Unreal Tournament 3 and Enemy Territory: Quake Wars. Running the titles at a resolution of 1024 by 768 delivered a difference of around four to five frames-per-second.

One can't help but wonder if AMD is trying to nail as much performance onto its processor lineup as it can before the storm that is Intel's Core i5 lineup hits shores. Extreme overclocking aside, the Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition doesn't reinvent the wheel--it just adds a little polish.

Five Benefits of the Microsoft-Nokia Partnership

Perhaps you've heard that Microsoft and Nokia announced a strategic partnership to develop Microsoft application tools and support for the Nokia Symbian-based mobile devices. Some analysts see this as some sort of admission by Microsoft that Windows Mobile is a failure. I don't agree that Windows Mobile is on its death bed just yet. Regardless of how successful Windows Mobile is or isn't, it will never achieve 100 percent market share, but by forging relationships like this Nokia alliance Microsoft can ensure that companies will rely on Microsoft servers and applications no matter which mobile device platform they choose.

That explains why this is such a coup for Microsoft. For Nokia the partnership establishes a strategic advantage over competing platforms, including Windows Mobile. But, what's in it for you? Why should you care? Here are 5 reasons that the partnership between Microsoft and Nokia will benefit you:

1. Strong alternative to RIM Blackberry

While Nokia is the leading manufacturer of smart phones, currently holding 45% market share, it has never been very successful at capturing the enterprise market. RIM Blackberry is the de facto mobile communications platform for many companies.

Blackberry does what it does very well, but lacks the seamless integration with Microsoft backend servers and applications that has been available on mobile device using Windows Mobile. Providing that same level of integration on the leading smart phone platform presents a strong business case and gives you a good reason to look at the Microsoft /Nokia solution as an alternative to RIM Blackberry.

2. Smart phone choices

Users who rely on Windows Mobile devices to deliver the connectivity and integration they want with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Unified Communications have been limited to a handful of mobile device options.

Now you'll be able to choose from a wide range of quality mobile devices and still have the same seamless integration with the Exchange, Office Communications Server, Microsoft Office applications and other Microsoft backend servers and applications.

3. Unified communications

Microsoft is a leading provider of unified communications and many organizations are implementing unified communications based on Office Communications Server 2007 (and OCS 2007 R2). Before this partnership, the ability to stay connected with a mobile device while on the go was restricted to Windows Mobile-based devices.

With Office Communicator Mobile for Nokia devices, you will have much greater freedom to incorporate the unified communications experience with a broader range of mobile devices. That means that you will be able to view the Presence (or availability) status of your contacts, initiate and respond to instant messaging, place calls through the corporate VoIP network rather than using cell minutes, and more.

4. Microsoft Office Mobile

I don't like to jump on the ‘Microsoft monopoly' bandwagon, but face it- the business world revolves around the Microsoft Office suite. Even the small, heroic efforts at providing alternative word processor, spreadsheet, or other office productivity applications only succeed if, or because, the products are compatible with Microsoft Office document standards.

The dominance of the Microsoft Office suite has led to the development of a variety of 3rd-party viewers and utilities for other mobile device platforms. But, there ain't nothing like the real thing baby. Now you'll be able to experience authentic Microsoft Office Mobile and work with Word and Excel files natively from the Nokia eSeries mobile devices.

5. SharePoint integration

Compared with Microsoft Office Mobile and Office Communicator Mobile, SharePoint may not seem like a big deal. But, during the press conference announcing the partnership Nokia's Kai Öistämö stressed that this relationship is about more than just bringing Microsoft Office Mobile to the Nokia mobile devices.

Microsoft SharePoint is implemented in some way in virtually every organization small and large. It is easy to deploy, easy to use, and provides users a way to share files and collaborate on projects. Providing the ability to interact with SharePoint from Nokia mobile devices will help users stay connected and allow them to work more efficiently no matter where they go.

Mac OSX Snow Leopard Could Arrive Soon

Apple's upcoming operating system, Mac OSX Snow Leopard, could arrive earlier than the expected September launch date. Multiple sources are reporting that Snow Leopard has now been designated "Gold Master" status, which means the OS is ready to ship to users.

Mac OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard could be on sale as early as Friday, August 28 according to reports from Daring Fireball's John Gruber. Apple also released on Wednesday a final update for OSX Leopard (10.5.8), which could indicate that the next version of the OS is on its way.

Now with a "Golden Master" status, Snow Leopard is reportedly already on its way to manufacturing, where it will be recorded onto DVDs, according to a report from AppleInsider. The site also reports this final build is on its way to Apple technicians and support staff.

Amazon is already taking pre-orders for Snow Leopard and on the sales pages mentions that an "official release date has not been announced by Apple, though they have indicated this product will be released sometime in September." Back in June, Apple said that Snow Leopard will arrive in September, but they haven't mentioned any specific launch date.

Mac OSX 10.6 Snow Leopard's pricing is set at $29.99 for a single-user license and a 5-user license (Family Pack) will cost $49. A Mac Box Set, which includes Snow Leopard, iLife and iWork (productivity suite), is priced at $169 for a single-user license and at $229 for a 5-user license.

Opera 10 Beta 3 Now Available

Before Firefox, before Internet Explorer, there was Opera. Okay, it's not the oldest graphical web client (Mosiac was before it), but it's the oldest one that's still around. It's also one of the most prolific, with browsers on Wii and Nintendo DS along with excellent versions for mobile phones. Now up to version 9.64, the Norwegians at Opera Software have been hard at work on Opera10.

Now you can download and try out Opera 10 beta 3. According to the Opera site, there have been several major improvements in beta 3:

Multiple Opera users who tested the previous betas shared their preferences for more visual tab options. Opera has responded in beta 3 by offering options for tab placement. Now users can view their visual thumbnail tabs on the right or left side of the screen, in addition to placement options on the top or bottom. Visual Tabs are resizable and the thumbnail view is optional.

Eyes on the UI
Designer Jon Hicks continues his renovation of the user interface (UI) by implementing several new tweaks designed to make using Opera even more efficient.

Multilingual
With a whopping total of 38 languages, Opera's beta 3 aims to make it easier for users around the world to feel more at home while online.

Crash prevention
Opera's integrated crash logger has made beta 3 a rock-solid ride.

Even more Turbo
Opera Turbo has been further refined for increased speed when browsing over slow network connections.

You can download Opera 10 beta 3 from http://www.opera.com/browser/next/.

This browser is often overlooked in favor of Firefox or Chrome, but it really is quite good and worth checking out.

Facebook Aims to Become the Next Google Instead of the Next MySpace

Facebook is making strategic moves to evolve into something greater than a Classmates.com with silly quizzes. It purchased FriendFeed, a popular niche social networking platform, and the talented development team that built it. It has rolled out new search functionality, and a new ability to share status updates with the entire network in real-time. It has rumored connections to the recently announced RockMelt web browser and is supposedly working on a payment system. All of these moves work to keep Facebook one step ahead of competing sites and establish itself as a must-use platform.

And why not? Facebook is no Google (yet), but they have amassed over 250 million members in a relatively short amount of time. More importantly, it seems that Facebook reached the critical mass where membership becomes self-feeding and grows exponentially. Every new member of Facebook is reaching out to their friends and family and inviting them to also join the Facebook network so they can share status updates, photos, compete against each other in web-based games, and take silly quizzes about what personality disorder they have.

Earlier this year Nielsen reported that Facebook had become the most-used networking site. In April alone users spent 13.9 billion...with a ‘B', minutes on Facebook. Facebook users share their likes and dislikes and join groups that are of interest to them. Facebook is in a unique position to capitalize on that goldmine of marketing data. If Facebook can leverage its vast and growing membership and find ways to both extend the amount of time users invest on the site, and find ways to leverage that time into products and services that generate revenue, it can break the mold of what social networking is supposed to be.

Perhaps Google feels the Facebook heat? Google has learned well from its arch-rival Microsoft. If you can't buy the competition, then you figure out what the competition is doing right and incorporate that functionality into your products or platform. This past week it quietly rolled out some new social networking functionality within iGoogle, its personalized web portal home page. iGoogle is evolving into a platform for social applications, similar to the thousands of apps used by Facebook members, complete with a status update page that will let users track which applications their friends and contacts are using.

Social networking sites come and go. People are familiar with names like MySpace, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook, but there have been many others as well. Imaginative and innovative individuals are constantly seeking the magic formula for Internet success. MySpace skyrocketed to become a household name, but quickly flamed out and is rapidly fading to obscurity. Alta Vista and Excite were once search engine stars as well. Facebook is making strategic moves to be the next Google instead of the next MySpace.

IBM Scientists Build Computer Chips From DNA

Scientists at IBM are experimenting with using DNA molecules as a way to create tiny circuits that could form the basis of smaller, more powerful computer chips.

The company is researching ways in which DNA can arrange itself into patterns on the surface of a chip, and then act as a kind of scaffolding on to which millions of tiny carbon nanotubes and nanoparticles are deposited. That network of nanotubes and nanoparticles could act as the wires and transistors on future computer chips, the IBM scientists said.

For decades chip makers have been etching smaller and smaller patterns onto the surface of chips to speed performance and reduce power consumption. The fastest PC chips today are manufactured using a 45 nanometer process, but as the process dips below 22 nanometers in a few years, the assembly and fabrication of chips becomes far more difficult and expensive, said Bob Allen senior manager of chemistry and materials at IBM Research.

The new technique builds on work done several years ago by Paul Rothmund, a scientist at the California Institute of Technology, who figured out that DNA molecules can be made to "self-assemble" into tiny forms such as triangles, squares and stars. The approach takes advantage of DNA's natural ability to incorporate large amounts of complex information that can be applied to different types of activities.

To make a chip, the scientists first create lithographic templates -- the patterns from which circuits are made -- using traditional chip making techniques. After, they pour a DNA solution over the surface of the silicon and the tiny triangles and squares -- what the scientists call DNA origami -- line themselves up to the patterns etched out using lithography.

The IBM scientists, working with Rothmund, then figured out how to layer millions of nanotubes or nanoparticles over the DNA scaffold, where they adhere to form tiny integrated circuits.

"If we can properly, with incredible precision, place these little origami on the wafer surface, then you can use the properties of DNA to generate nanocircuit boards," Allen said.

The ability for the DNA structures to self-assemble is a key element needed for achieving greater precision in the design and manufacture of chips, said Greg Wallraff, an IBM research scientist and co-author of a paper about their achievements.

"The degree of difficulty of nanofabrication is going up rapidly," Wallraff said.

While the technology shows promise, it is years away from practical use, the scientists warned. "It's too early to say whether this will be a game changer," Allen said. "But we're pretty enthusiastic about the potential of this technique."

If it works as planned, it could lead to a new way of fabricating features on the surface of chips that allows semiconductors to be made even smaller, faster and more power-efficient than they are today.

A paper describing the scientists' achievements was due to be published Sunday in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

Casio Announces New Entry-Level Exilim Cameras

Casio is the latest big-name company to announce new point-and-shoot cameras for the fall, chipping in with two entry-level models that carry advanced automatic features.

Both the Casio Exilim Zoom EX-Z450 ($200, pictured above) and the Casio Exilim EX-Z90 ($150) have a new Intelligent Auto Focus feature that purportedly goes beyond face detection, automatically selecting the proper focus and exposure settings for subjects in the frame. These two new models will be available in October.

The cameras also offer Casio's Dynamic Photo mode, showcased at CES early in 2009, a setting that allows the shooter to capture a short video of a moving subject, remove the background from the scene, and drop in a new background of the shooter's choice. Both cameras can record 720p high-definition video at 24 frames per second as AVI files.

The 12-megapixel EX-Z450 is the higher-end of the two sub-$200 cameras, with a 4X optical zoom (28mm wide-angle to 112mm telephoto), sensor-shifting mechanical image stabilization, a 3-inch-diagonal LCD, and a "champagne gold" body.

The 12-megapixel EX-Z90 (pictured below) lacks the wide-angle lens (it has a 3X optical zoom, from 35mm to 105mm) and image stabilization, and it has a smaller LCD screen (2.7 inches diagonally). The EX-Z90 is available in black, pink, and silver.

Sony Adds Exmor Sensor, G Lens to New Cyber-shots

Sony is the latest big-name company to announce point-and-shoot cameras for the fall. Two new Cyber-shot models offer high-end features previously found only in the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX1 megazoom camera.

In particular, both the Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 and the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 include the Exmor R CMOS sensor, which the company says produces excellent low-light shots at high ISO settings due to a revamped design. Sony says the Exmor R sensor captures more light in dark environments, due to the fact that light-blocking circuitry has moved to the bottom of the sensor.

The Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 also features a "premium" Sony G Lens; previously, until the debut of the bulky DSC-HX1 earlier in 2009, the G Lens was available only in the company's digital SLR cameras and high-end camcorders. Now, the DSC-WX1 offers the same optics in a pocketable frame.

In addition to the company's unique Sweep Panorama mode (also in the DSC-HX1), both upcoming Sony models feature a couple of new in-camera tricks. The DSC-TX1 and the DSC-WX1 each have a "Handheld Twilight" feature that takes six pictures in rapid succession at different exposure settings and then combines the images to create low-light shots with increased dynamic range.

Both cameras have ISO levels ranging from 80 to 3200. Although many point-and-shoot cameras generate a noticeable amount of noise at ISO settings of 800 and above, I took a few quick test shots during some brief hands-on time with the cameras, and the "Handheld Twilight" mode produced surprisingly sharp images at high ISO levels.

Aside from the shared features, the new Cyber-shots are very different animals. The 10-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 is a fashionable, ultraslim (0.66 inches thick) camera with a 3-inch-diagonal touchscreen LCD, a 4X optical zoom (35mm to 140mm) bolstered by optical image stabilization, and 720p HD video recording (MPEG-4 files at 30 fps). Other than the shutter button, zoom, and playback buttons, controls for all camera operations are on the touchscreen. A stylus is included with the camera; but during my hands-on time, I found the screen responsive to finger gestures.

The DSC-TX1 will be available in gray, blue, pink, and silver for $380 starting in September.

Despite carrying a lower price, the Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 is a higher-end compact Cyber-shot, geared toward performance-minded buyers.

It offers a wide-angle, optically stabilized Sony G Lens with a 5X optical zoom (24mm to 120mm), 720p HD video recording (MPEG-4 files at 30 fps), and a 2.7-inch LCD screen. The DSC-WX1 will be available in black starting in October for $350.

New Nikon Coolpix Has a Built-In Projector

Nikon today announced four new Coolpix point-and-shoot cameras, one of which has a unique feature we haven't seen before in a camera: a built-in projector for playing back photos and videos.

The Nikon Coolpix S1000pj ($430, available in September) also comes with a 12-megapixel sensor, a 5X optical Nikkor zoom lens (28mm to 240mm), a 2.7-inch-diagonal LCD, and ISO levels of up to 3200 at full resolution (as well as ISO 6400 at a 3-megapixel resolution).The miniature projector (on the front and center of the camera) has a 10-inch to 6.5-foot throw range, standard-definition VGA resolution, and a brightness rating of 10 lumens.

In some brief hands-on time with the S1000pj, the projector worked well in a dimly-lit room, and images were sharp when projected on a blank white surface about a foot away from the camera. The projector still produced visible images when projected onto a wall about 10 feet away, but they were (understandably) much less sharp and bright.

The S1000pj's projector was designed by Nikon, and most mini projectors (such as the Optoma Pico Pocket Projector) fall within the same brightness and throw-distance ranges; most office and home-theater projectors fall in the much brighter, 1000-plus lumen range. With that in mind, you shouldn't expect to host many drive-in movies with the S1000pj, but it could be the source of some nice party tricks (not to mention projecting virtual "Kick Me" signs on peoples' backs).

Three other 12-megapixel Coolpix cameras were part of today's announcement, and all will be available in September. The highest-end model of the other three is the slim, touchscreen-capable Nikon Coolpix S70 ($400).

The S70 features a bright, whopping 3.5-inch-diagonal OLED screen and no physical controls other than the shutter button. The touchscreen supports gestures such as finger swipes and pinching during photo playback, as well as a "Touch Shutter" feature that snaps a photo once you tap the screen. Besides having a dual image-stabilization system and a 5X optical Nikkor zoom lens (28mm to 240mm), the S70 shoots 720p HD video at 30 frames per second.

Also new from Nikon is the $250 Coolpix S640, a 5X optical zoom (28mm to 240mm) model with a 2.7-inch LCD that replaces the Coolpix S620 announced earlier this year.

Nikon is touting the Coolpix S640's quick start-up time (0.7 seconds), fast autofocus, and motion-tracking features.

Rounding out the new announcements is the $200 Coolpix S570, which replaces the Coolpix S550 and S560 models.

The S570 will feature a 5X optical zoom (28mm to 240mm), optical image stabilization, and ISO 3200 shots at full resolution.

14 tips and tricks to buff up your Gmail skills

Gmail liberates you from your PC. Once you've set it up and redirected all your mail accounts to it (see our 40 Gmail tips article for details), your email is no longer tied to a single PC. All you need is access to a secure web browser and you're in touch with everyone and everything.

Okay, so you've liberated yourself, but what next? Read on for 14 tips for more advanced users which can simplify how Gmail works and make it more powerful and useful.

1. Back up Gmail

Once you've been seduced by Gmail, it's easy to forget that your email is now inaccessible to you whenever you're offline. Plus, of course, there's no locally stored backup of your mail, however unlikely it is that Google will lose your mail.

If you're happy playing with the command line, and you want an unobtrusive way of backing up messages to your hard drive, check out LifeHacker's excellent guide.

2. Access Gmail offline

Alternatively, back up your Gmail and access it offline at the same time by using a compatible mail client, such as Windows Live Mail or Thunderbird – if you pick the latter, we recommend setting it up via IMAP, in which case you'll also need the Gmail Account Setup add-on.

Make sure your email client is configured to download the entire message and not just mail headers: in Thunderbird check the server settings of your Gmail account; in Windows Live Mail, right-click individual folders and check what's set under Synchronization Settings.

3. All in one place

Struggling to keep up with your social networking sites and various email accounts (including Gmail obviously)? Fuser enables you to access them all through one centralised web interface.

4. Preview video and photos

If people like sending you video from YouTube or pictures from their Flickr or Picasa albums, make things easier by select Settings > Labs and enabling the appropriate Labs feature, which you'll find near the top of the list.

5. Quick-fire Gmail responses

Save time by creating templates for commonly sent emails. Enable Canned Responses under Labs and it'll appear under the Subject line. Type in your template text and choose Canned Responses > New Canned Response. You can then quickly insert the template into your mail from the same Canned Response menu.

6. Send canned response automatically

You can also use Canned Responses as an auto-responder or confirmation message: just set up a filter and you'll find the option to send a pre-written Canned Response added to the list of options.

7. Choose what labels to display

Gmail recently updated its user interface to show key folders and labels on the left-hand side of the screen. Edit these from the Filters section of Settings or just enable the Navbar drag and drop Labs feature to drag-and-drop them directly instead.

8. Back up your filters

Enable the Filter import/export Labs feature and you can back them up (and restore them) from the Filters tab under Settings.

9. Send blocked files

Gmail's anti-virus technology translates into this: it'll block any file with an EXE, OCX, BAT, COM or DLL extension, even if it's ZIPped up. You can bypass this simply by renaming the file extension to TXT, but don't forget to tell your recipient what you've done, and remember you'll be breaking Google's codes of conduct, so don't make a habit of it.

10. Drag and drop

Fancy using all that spare capacity on your Gmail account as a back-up drive? Windows users should install Gmail Drive, while Mac users should check out gDisk instead.

11. Import mail into Gmail

You've got two options here, both of which require you to enable IMAP access in Gmail (under Settings > Forwarding and POP/IMAP). First, import – if necessary – your mailboxes into Thunderbird and then use Gmail Loader.

12. Transfer selected messages

If you only want to transfer selected messages without forwarding them, set up your Gmail account in IMAP mode alongside your existing accounts in a supported application (Outlook, Windows Live Mail or Thunderbird), and then simply drag and drop those messages you wish to upload into Gmail.

13. Use multiple Gmail signatures

GeekFG enables you to create multiple HTML signatures for different accounts or requirements. Each is stored as a bookmarklet which you just drag and drop on to the Compose mail window when you want to use it.

14. Custom Gmail signatures

Fancy creating a signature that adds the latest blog post from your site? Assuming your blog has a site feed set up, just download BlogSigs, which also works with Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and Outlook.

Kodak Unveils 1080p, Image-Stabilized HD Pocket Camcorder

Kodak has announced a new high-definition pocket video camera, the Zi8, which captures video in 1080p HD. The Zi8's predecessors, the Kodak Zi6 and the weather-resistant Kodak Zx1, maxed out at 720p. Along with recording1080p HD video, the Zi8 can snap 5-megapixel still shots at a 16:9 aspect ratio. At $180, its price falls into the same range as earlier models.

The Zi8 has an HDMI-out port and a swing-out USB arm (like the Pure Digital Flip Mino HD--a more expensive alternative) that enables users to upload files quickly. The Zi8 comes with only 128MB of internal memory, so you'll have to use the expansion slot for an SD/SDHC card to store most of the video. It's also the first pocket camcorder we've seen that has built-in image stabilization, which will certainly come in handy for recordings captured during high-speed unicycle chases.

Also noteworthy is the Zi8's external microphone jack; though the Zi6 captured great sound, we didn't love the audio quality on the Zx1, so we appreciate having the option to add an external mic. The Zi8 comes in a new color this time around, as well: tart-but-delicious raspberry (in addition to aqua and black).