With the success of the iPhone there was sure to be competitors coming onto the market. Today every major carrier has their version of a touch screen phone that is trying to entice current customers to try their new gadget. Even Google got into the game with their G1 phone that had a lot of press before it launched and then was upstaged by the new Blackberry Storm. With all the iPhones in use people are looking for ways to protect their investment with iphone cases that can help protect their screen without limiting the functionality of the phone. This has created a new market to find a solution to protect these touch screen phones while keeping the look visible. No one wants to spend several hundred dollars on a new phone and then have to hide it away in some enclosed case.

The folks at zagg.com offer the invisibleShield that uses a new technology that actually covers the entire phone in a 2 mil thick shield that is virtually indestructible. They offer iphone skins that will cover and protect your entire iPhone with a thin polyurethane film that was originally introduced in the military to protect helicopter blades. It is like getting a see through iphone case that will protect your investment while allowing you to proudly display your new communication tool. You can view their video online about how they test the invisibleShield and what it can withstand. The great thing is that you can order online and have it shipped within a few days. It can also be taken off without leaving behind a sticky residue which is not the same with some of the aftermarket screen protectors that you will find for the iPhone. I have seen these at our local mall and you can barely tell that there is anything on the phone plus you can order this same protection layer for your digital cameras, laptops, and other cell phones.

In Europe the access and availability of high speed Broadband has been around much longer and here in the US we are catching up with the availability. Even some of the local power companies have started looking at existing infrastructure on how they can offer broadband access to their customers over power lines. Once this technology is improved you will have another competitor to cell phone companies who are leading the way the current 3G technology for mobile broadband applications . Even the makers of hardware are seeing the advancements and are starting to make and offer the sub $300 laptop that is geared specifically for surfing the web. This is geared for those that are looking to surf the internet and stay connected to their friends via their social networks without the expense and burden of a bulkier laptop.

If you are unsure of which mobile or land based broadband provider to consider then you may want to check out http://www.broadbandexpert.com/ where they help to compare speeds, price, and quality of the various vendors. They have some great features that allow you to side by side the data speeds, contract price, and ratrgings of each provider in a simple grid. This can help users who are looking to expand their connectivity understand which deal might be best for them. Having mobile broadband is essential if you do a lot of on the go computing and do not want to be tied down to wi-fi hotspots which in most cases charge between $9-$15 per day.