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If you're not sure who Kenneth Tong is, his credits include the UK Channel 4 Big Brother, as well as the upcoming Millionaire Matchmaker. Well, it turns out Kenneth is a huge CrackBerry fan (and BlackBerry fan in general) and took some time to send in these photos of his new 24 carat gold plated Bold 9700. Its done up from top to bottom, and although not everyone's taste, it does look great. Really the only things left untouched were the trackpad and screen. No word on just how much this cost (I'm not sure I want to know) but I'd be willing to bet it's a bit more pricey than ColorWare. Hit the jump for another shot of the device. Thanks Kenneth for sending these in!
gregorylkelly Mar 25, 2010 at 10:19 am
What a pimp!
damann Mar 26, 2010 at 12:30 pm
looks just like the cheap crap you buy from china. same style letters and everything. And if he did spend all that money and all he gets is gprs, it was a real waste of money.
bleekerbee Mar 25, 2010 at 8:52 pm
a pimp with only 39 contacts and 1 bar of GPRS.
KyleStormSure Mar 25, 2010 at 10:03 pm
LMAO no friends or data I'd have time to gold plate my toilet seat.
ellemarie Mar 26, 2010 at 2:27 pm
LMAO @ both gold plating the toliet seat and 1 bar of gprs
nathanielwilliam Mar 26, 2010 at 9:53 am
possibly, 39 hotties? or 39 closest friends. Bros before Hoes... With a phone like this, you dont need to save contacts, people call you. Could also be using BB Messenger.
kennethtong Mar 27, 2010 at 6:06 am
I actually speak to all thirty nine folk. Had a lot more at one point but I didn't care about most the people, and hated reading idiotic status updates, so I routinely Purge people.
Most Girls in Britain don't even have BlackBerries... Ireland especially is a real iPhone Nation.
kennethtong Mar 27, 2010 at 6:22 am
I am at the Country House, reception is bound to be poorer.
I found BlackBerry Messenger quite intrusive really when there are loads of people on it, from the latest craze of Broadcast Messages for everything to people "Ping"ing me when they don't get an immediate response, good to keep the numbers low...
jmosier Mar 25, 2010 at 10:19 am
sorry at the lame attempt at humor . . . I would like to know how much this cost . . . actually doesn't look as bad as I thought it would . . .
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:50 am
Loved your Subject Line ; )
jmosier Mar 26, 2010 at 8:45 am
is there any chance I can ask how much this cost??? . . . forgive me if that is rude or over the line . . .
nathanielwilliam Mar 26, 2010 at 9:54 am
whatever it was, it would have been cheaper to not include the buttons. That would be a pain, insuring the letters are on each.
mnATL Mar 25, 2010 at 10:20 am
to each his own.. but pretty ugly
serpico Mar 25, 2010 at 10:25 am
It's one thing for us to see this in photos but imagine pulling this out every time. It's like wearing a gold chain around your neck!
canusaybimmy Mar 25, 2010 at 10:20 am
loooooooooooool. Ballin out
Deathcommand Mar 25, 2010 at 10:20 am
Who here is going to buy this for me?
thenooge Mar 25, 2010 at 10:21 am
Ordering my platinum bold as we speak! LOL!!!
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:52 am
Was offered a Platinum option but the Practioner validly stated that the normal Bold already has a Chrome Bar around it, if I went for the Platinum option, it wouldn't be as special.
Shoftiel37 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:21 am
Like Adam said, it may not be to everyone's taste but it looks pretty cool to me. And looking at Kenneth's BBM... "Happy Birthday Man"! When ever it was... :)
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:19 am
Thanks for the Birthday Wishes : D
rmaxey1 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:24 am
of someone with more money than brains.
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:29 am
Some people just have too much damn money. People all over the world are starving and this idiot has a gold plated Blackberry
blah blah blah...so you don't spend any money on yourself? Do you send all of your extra money to the starving people of the world?? Yeah thats what i thought. Keep your ignorant comments to yourself.
gregorylkelly Mar 25, 2010 at 11:44 am
Agreed. This guy obviously is successful at whatever he does and earned the right to gold plate his phone.
Having a Blackberry is a waste considering people are starving in Somalia, but you still have one. Maybe you should take cancel that $30 a month data plan you have and send that money to Somalia!
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:54 am
Love you and Rick's Retort : )
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 12:36 pm
that @anastasiophan can bite me as well. How the hell do you know what this guys does? How can you say that he is successful? For all you know he could be a successful crack dealer. I don't really care what he does for a living I care that he wasted probably tens of thousands of dollars on his fricking Blackberry. If you were a poor somalia family what would you rather have my lousy 30 bucks or the 30 grand this guy shelled out for his damn phone.
saboture Mar 26, 2010 at 2:18 am
The worlds not equal. It doesn't matter what he does to get his money, he has it. All the third world countries are third world countries because they don't want change. The United states built itself from the ground up, so why cant they? Australia was a prison colony. Now look at it. Look at England and Canada. Don't complain about how people spend their money. You have a blackberry, presumably because you're on this page. So why have a blackberry which is technically an expensive phone when you can have a cheap trackphone, because that's what your logic is saying. I -work- for my money and I spend it freely. I actually like this 24k plating. I bet it outshines every phone on the market like it. Next step = diamonds for the dots on the BB symbol. That'd be off the chain. Sweet BB man.
Cyrilmak Mar 28, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Learn to read: "If you're not sure who Kenneth Tong is, his credits include the UK Channel 4 Big Brother, as well as the upcoming Millionaire Matchmaker."
Damn Putz.
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 12:25 pm
you can bite me. There are people starving in the world right now, people who work hard and have no insurance and can barely afford to eat. Who knows what Mr. Tong does for a living, but I can tell you for 100% damn certainty if i had a hundred million dollars lying around I sure as hell wouldn't waste any of it on a gold plated blackberry. An I do give to charities not much but I do. I wouldn't trade places with them, but again who knows why they are where they are. I do know that there are people out there who have became rich off of people's suffering.
Again my response to Mr. Tong might have been a bit harsh I don't know where he made his money. He might have invented some wonderful invention or he might have been given it to him by his daddy a corporate CEO jumping out the window with a 20 million dollar golden parachute.
Still is a very very trivial thing to waste so much money on.
So again to wrap this up you can bite me.
virtualvenom Mar 25, 2010 at 2:22 pm
u mad bro?
JerseyDriver Mar 25, 2010 at 8:02 pm
Really? Doesn't it say pretty clearly in the OP that the guys is either a producer or some type of TV bigwig? His credits include a couple of very big TV shows, so I'm pretty sure he's not a crack dealer. And good post about how money travels, he spent some, so a few different people could make money, so on and so on.
kennethtong Mar 27, 2010 at 6:13 am
I star on the shows...
nathanielwilliam Mar 26, 2010 at 9:42 am
if you dont know where he made his money then you are just one of those dumb people that says stuff without thinking. the description says how he made his money. You just looked at the pictures and got ticked off.
Next time, save everyone some time and read the post before commenting.
If you really love something, there is nothing wrong with dressing it up. I personally wouldnt like the shiny gold. I would prefer carbon fiber and blue buttons. To each his own, bassed on what he can afford.
qwerty987 Mar 25, 2010 at 6:07 pm
I never understood this argument. This guy spent money which went back into the economy, which is the best way of distributing money. He had to pay for the gold and it's distribution (which goes as far down as the miners), the middle man, the manufacturer (who had to buy equipment to do the plating) and others that were involved in this process. Putting his money in a mattress would be more insulting.
Besides that... lighten up. You're on a blog about blackberries.
weblou Mar 25, 2010 at 11:39 pm
I'm sure the guy has some kind of brains if he makes enough money to gold plate he's phone ;).... WOW the amount of haters here...I can't believe this you don't have to like it but there is no need to insult the guy for spending HE'S money on something he liked.
bikermty Mar 25, 2010 at 10:27 am
Very nice
HavPlenty Mar 25, 2010 at 10:27 am
...I think my 401k will allow me to take a loan for this!
damnyooneek Mar 25, 2010 at 10:30 am
24k looks darker orange. someone got ripped off.
bessemercityburgess Mar 25, 2010 at 10:30 am
Seen a tour done like this u can google it. Was like 7,000 us
kevindharner Mar 25, 2010 at 10:35 am
why waste gold gold; covering something that you will replace in 2yrs anyway
audicy Mar 25, 2010 at 10:35 am
No, seriously...Why?
big_time2 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:56 am
Because chicks dig stuff like that.
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:55 am
Dnomyar220 Mar 26, 2010 at 11:25 am
girls are strangely attracted to shiny objects. I'm not saying I understand it but I'll be damned if I stop buying shiny things... cool phone dude
valorian Mar 25, 2010 at 10:39 am
24 Carat would scratch way too easily. I don't like it.
kennethtong Mar 27, 2010 at 6:14 am
Scratching badly already, I refuse to use a Case.
AshHaushaltswaren Mar 25, 2010 at 10:45 am
Now it´s a Blackberry Gold 9700
mjrkjm#CB Mar 25, 2010 at 10:46 am
actually gold is anti-bacterial so i guess this is one of the better places to have gold if you are a germaphobe...
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:57 am
Never thought of this, I can market this point as well now!
rjs5117#CB Mar 25, 2010 at 5:54 pm
gold is anti-bacterial....but so is silver. silver is <20$/troy oz....gold is generally around 1100$/troy oz.
just saying.
nathanielwilliam Mar 26, 2010 at 9:44 am
silver tarnishes though... Imagine trying to polish all those buttons....
CheekySheDevil Mar 25, 2010 at 10:50 am
My plutonium plated Bold is on it's way... :p
damann Mar 25, 2010 at 1:42 pm
haha I'm doing mine in kryptonite. Even Superman wont mess with me and my phone
CheekySheDevil Mar 25, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Kryptonite... That cracks me up! Take THAT, Superman!
nathanielwilliam Mar 26, 2010 at 9:48 am
better get it encased in lead then...
Plutonium is an actinide metal of silvery-white appearance that tarnishes when exposed to air, forming a dull coating when oxidized. It reacts with carbon, halogens, nitrogen and silicon. When exposed to moist air, it forms oxides and hydrides that expand the sample up to 70% in volume, which in turn flake off as a powder that can spontaneously ignite. It is also a radioactive poison that accumulates in bone marrow. These and other properties make the handling of plutonium dangerous.
CheekySheDevil Mar 26, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I guess I'll have to stick with my Uranium Bold... :)
jorgerangel159 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:50 am
That's not a blackberry is a goldberry 9700
Senator48 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:52 am
"Why you ask? Because I can."
One word: compensating.
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 12:26 pm
nice comment.
kennethtong Mar 27, 2010 at 6:15 am
I am actually blessed where you assume I am compensating for...
dcgore Mar 25, 2010 at 10:53 am
Does his carrier insurance cover his phone in case of accidental damage, theft or loss? :P
maunvs Mar 25, 2010 at 11:04 am
StormJH1 Mar 25, 2010 at 11:07 am
Pretty sweet. I just think it's funny that he went through all the effort to pimp his hardware, but he's still running the base theme for his operating system. Why not expand your obsession to software? Haha.
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:13 am
Never really found a pretty and functional theme; they all seem to be inferior to the Original. Any suggestions?
88 FLUX Mar 25, 2010 at 11:34 am
Well since you're a Mac user, why not a very pretty and elegant OS X theme? :-P
**cough cough shameless self plug cough cough**
And P.S., I love the look!
Shoftiel37 Mar 25, 2010 at 11:44 am
I've used tons of themes but Ive used this theme on all 4 of my BlackBerrys. In one form on another... check it out.
fastbreak Mar 25, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Original theme is best
qrescue Mar 25, 2010 at 11:08 am
But how heavy is the phone?
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:09 am
Actually love my Handset. I was in quite an important meeting and I just sat there rotating the Phone to watch it Sparkle!
Have long been a fan of CrackBerry.com; I was updating Beta Firmwares to all my Phones for time, I still do it, gagging to put the new Bold Firmware Leak on but I can't find my Micro USB Cable!
All that Glitters is my Gold BlackBerry Bold!
Seiks Mar 25, 2010 at 11:10 am
im sure this is a combo of electroplating plastic parts from truesupplier.com or a similar website!
not that im hating, im just saying! haha
coltsbr Mar 25, 2010 at 11:16 am
Reminds me of the movie Oceans 13!!! LOL
Pathtek4 Mar 25, 2010 at 11:21 am
You know, its a phone right?? Not a piece of jewelry. Meh, guess its better than dude buying a "Grill" for his mouth
wendybeee Mar 25, 2010 at 11:26 am
He might have a 24 carat gold bb...but he doesn't have a good theme...we need to hook him up...for a price that is...hehe !
cvaria Mar 25, 2010 at 11:31 am
wow, that's really tacky
hooch_is_crazy Mar 25, 2010 at 11:32 am
All you guys are getting on to him for a gold-plated Blackberry and you're not giving him props for the hot chick sharing real estate on his home screen???
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:40 am
Actually loved your comment, I am known in Britain as the "International Playboy" but once in a while a pretty face does make me "Set as Wallpaper"! I do love my Blondes : )
Gallia Mar 25, 2010 at 11:53 am
... uh, okay. Good luck with that.
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Nothing else needs to be said.
The Consigliere Mar 25, 2010 at 12:22 pm
I was reading through these just waiting for this, finally someone said something about the hottie he's with in the picture! Granted, the Berry looks nice, gold's not my style, but to each his own & if you've got the money more power to you man! I think that girl dresses up the "plain theme" nicely so I wouldn't worry about it. Just keep doing what you're doing man.
Bugeyeblue Mar 25, 2010 at 11:34 am
Is that you, R2D2?
bbesa Mar 25, 2010 at 11:39 am
Its no big deal. Vertu cost more! My opinion it should be in platinium.
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 11:59 am
I've a Vertu Ascent as well... Platinum is just a Shiny Silver.
RezaBerry Mar 25, 2010 at 12:58 pm
If I had money and wanted to make a choice I would have also gone for the Gold. It's lighter and a better chicks magnet!
Good job Kenneth! ;)
Gallia Mar 25, 2010 at 11:45 am
This is... so pointless
Really. I'm not jealous or anything, but this really is an absolute waste of money, even if you have the money to spare. And really, does it even look that good? No.
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:11 pm
nice comment.
HofstraJet Mar 25, 2010 at 11:52 am
It says a lot about the folks in our community that it took so long in the comments to make the comment I was going to: forget the gold BB - who's the smoking hot blonde on the screen and are there more pictures of her? :-)
Well done Kenneth!
kennethtong Mar 25, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Exactly. I've dated my fare share of stunners, I'm infamous in Britain, always referred to as a "Playboy" - I just love Beautiful women (and my Tech. Toys)!
I've plenty more pictures but I am afraid these aren't work safe!
Thanks for the kind words.
Skinny_Pete_ Mar 25, 2010 at 8:23 pm
how do those pretty girls react when you can't satisfy them with your small penis?
dbeddie15 Mar 26, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha I literally laughed out loud at reading this. Perhaps inappropriate, but damn funny.
The guy can do what he wants with his money though, it's his, for one reason or another.
kennethtong Mar 27, 2010 at 6:19 am
I am packing.
rey_1178 Mar 25, 2010 at 11:58 am
looks exactly the same as the kit i got for my tour in silver. the blackberry letters on top are a bit crooked just like mine are. this looks like the gold kit from ebay that is about $20.
infinus Mar 25, 2010 at 12:03 pm
But i like BB the way it comes from RIM.
and by the way...
it's not gold.
colour is bit suspicious..
gold is too soft metal to use on BB.
infinus Mar 25, 2010 at 12:11 pm
forget gold BB...
whose the h00000t blond..
Hoopzkid Mar 25, 2010 at 12:24 pm
That's ugly and a waste
virtualvenom Mar 25, 2010 at 12:36 pm
Always be hatin.
I think it looks awesome.
Mike1117 Mar 25, 2010 at 12:36 pm
RIM should market this through Nieman Marcus or another high end retailer. Not my taste, but I'm sure they could sell quite a few Blackberry Golds.
jayarh1 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:58 pm
rizzzzoooo Mar 25, 2010 at 12:38 pm
The epitome of gaudiness IMO!
shahriyar Mar 25, 2010 at 12:50 pm
just buy me the normal 9700. ill be happier than this device's owner
stallions35 Mar 25, 2010 at 12:56 pm
This is turning into look at my Bold, its better thant you Bold...kinda turning into a my penis is bigger than your penis debate. Who cares??? Dude's got $$$$ and he want to blink up his Bold good on him! We dont tell you what to do with your money...
Darth Pooh#CB Mar 25, 2010 at 1:04 pm
Being a SPE contributor, some comments never cease to amaze me.
Ah well... to each their own opinion; and of course Ken seems like a classy guy taking the negative comments in stride.
My wife is a fan of Millionaire Matchmaker; so I'll be looking forward to checking out that episode now. Did you have fun taping it?
kennethtong Mar 27, 2010 at 6:20 am
Show is cool, still loads more to film.
antjonz Mar 25, 2010 at 1:09 pm
if the man wants to splurge, let him! We've ALL done it before in some manner, so why knock someone else? Everyone in here has bought something they really wanted (hint, look down at your blackberry, or at your car, or at your PS3/XBox, or at your flatscreen LCD/Plasma high definition 40+ inch TV).
Good job Kenny. Hey...can I hold a couple of thousand? I want to platinum out my Tour. I'm good for it. Lol!
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Splurging is going out for a steak dinner, splurging is maybe getting the slightly better upgrade on the new car you are buying. Splurging is not pissing away enough money to feed a family of ten for a year. That is gross excess. An I don't care how he made his money it makes me sick.
antjonz Mar 25, 2010 at 1:31 pm
your level of splurge and HIS level of splurge are obviously two different things. So you are telling me that if you won the lottery, you wouldn't change anything about the way you shop or the things you buy? If you can affort it, I don't see what the problem is.
I'm sure you live in a small apartment with a little black and white TV with no remote control with an Atari hooked up to it, don't you? :-)
Darth Pooh#CB Mar 25, 2010 at 1:37 pm
Valace2 you might want to get off the soap box.
You're starting to attack a member of the Crackberry community, which I am sure is fairly off limits... but secondly, maybe in ratio to his income this is his steak dinner. So, you do realize you're steak dinner could be making someone else sick.
Just saying... for someone with such a strong conviction and judgmental personality I'd hope that you see how juvenile you're being over it. If you hate capitalism so much, you might want to join a socialist forum and discuss it there.
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:46 pm
you people are hopeless so I will leave you to your idol worship (an no that isn't a religous comment, because I am not that religous). I am sure most of you would like to be just like him. I guess(and this isn't fair, anorexia is a disease) but we shouldn't wonder all that hard why 16 year olds want to all weigh 85 pounds, so they can all be like the girls on TV. Keep hoping everyone maybe some day you too can piss away 50 thousand dollars away on a phone.
boomerbsg Mar 25, 2010 at 1:55 pm
he can do what ever he wishes with it.. its not up to you to decide.. get over it, deal with it.. or just go away.
abboder Mar 25, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Forget the phone. Doesn't anyone else find the humor in all of these comments?? Shit is straight comedy.
dbeddie15 Mar 26, 2010 at 6:15 pm
YES. I am literally laughing out loud at these people. Glad someone else finds some entertainment from all this bitching.
Devilstar Mar 25, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Are we really trying to tell someone else how to use his money?? Don't hate just because he put himself in a postion to make a lot of money doing what he does ( from the sounds of it a tv show creator in the uk ).... I'm with stallions35 on this one..
Valace2 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:22 pm
What the hell happened to shows like Friends, Frasier, and the West Wing. Now we are force fed shit like american idol and survivor because networks and tv actors are to damn greedy and want more money. I blame Jerry Seinfeld.
Darth Pooh#CB Mar 25, 2010 at 1:39 pm
Ok... ignore my previous response above. You're just a moron.
Everyone... Carry on, nothing to see here.
don't know why people are dissing the dude. it's his money, let him spend it the way he wants it. for all you know, he may be splurging money on luxuries like these, but he may also be donating lots to needy people. even mr warren buffet has his few indulgences. why can't he spend on things he like if he can afford to? and to those who diss him, i bet you guys bought things you fancied too. don't just judge a person by ONE thing he's shown. it's just, wrong.
and about the phone, i prefer a full black blackberry haha. but the gold's really bling and pretty cool! and the girl's just smoking hot.
Firedawg654 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:26 pm
totally awesome.
voltaire Mar 25, 2010 at 1:33 pm
Nice looking bb but it must be pretty heavy. Are there light leaks, does the housing fit firmly?
Snowman81 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:36 pm
To each his own I guess.
will7201 Mar 25, 2010 at 1:41 pm
you hanging out with Aisleyne? Lucky dog if you are. I actually 'got' you when you were in BB! Good on ya pal! Take it easy man.
Will, in Liverpool.
SmakBerry Mar 25, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Aren't you scared of dropping it or just losing it? Ok, I know you can obviously afford another one if you lose it, but still.
I baby the hell out of mine and it's ummm plastic :S
utgreenhead Mar 25, 2010 at 1:58 pm
That girl looks like Briana Banks.....
Dude, if that's for real her you are da "Real Playboy"!
aris20 Mar 25, 2010 at 2:22 pm
Looks awesome, if I had the money, I would totally buy, but just if it is real gold, if I know its a cheap fake ebay housing, I wouldn't buy it, I like it, not by its look, just because knowing I have gold on my bb, and nothign can tell me or anyone, how to spend his money, and hey how much u paied for it ?
CubanoGT Mar 25, 2010 at 2:22 pm
To all the idiots saying why he didn't who cares!! He can and you prob can't! Shit if I could afford to use dollars as toilet paper I would too
3G.BoldBerry Mar 25, 2010 at 2:24 pm
Gold plated eh, i like how it look but a bit to shiny on the keypad a bit to much, and the numbers are the same no colors like the originals, hummm my 9000 golden parts isnt plated its solid gold, gold plated doesnt cost much guys, it looks good but its a cheeper way of getting the bling to the phones, also 24k gold is the softest gold and to do this to a berry in solid state will cost him tons more than this plated version, another thing solid 24k isnt that light, looks more like 10k on the shine. this is the down side of plated it will not change color but at the same time its not real. lol all the hype over plated pieces, you want to bitch about prices bitch about solid state pieces those are where the real dollars come into play. stop hating on the man phone it looks dam good, its his money he spend it, not you, dont feel bad cause you cant afford for your phone to look as good as you do, boys love there toys dont you? there are poor people here in the states, i dont see people bitching to there congress man or state about the problem but you want to talk about other locations around the world, the USA is the greatest place in the world with alot of hungry people, fix that first then you can point fingers, stop the hate and give credit where credit is due, everyone im sure works hard for there money and spend it on alot of crap other than a phone, once your happy with your purchase, so should the other person. just stop the hate and appreciate what you got. gold, blue, green blackberry its still doing what all the rest of us that have 9700 does. nice looking phone man enjoy it.
BBThemes Mar 25, 2010 at 2:34 pm
looks awesome, but must admit id be proper worried about getting a scratch on it, id probably cry!!
an to everyone dissing it, its his money, his choice, and a very good choice he made :)
izzyncade Mar 25, 2010 at 2:37 pm
stupid phone idea.....hot chick in screen!
MistaWaite Mar 25, 2010 at 3:10 pm
Seriously.. The dude has a Gold Bold. Big freakin woop. It's his money, he can do what he wants. And that unimportant person that's crapping on about famine and shit in the world... Seriously?! If you're moaning at him, then you should be moaning at everyone else that say, i don't know, bought a mac. What you gonna do, start having a go at them because they decided to spend more money that you deem fit on something that they wanted, and that they brought from their hard earned money?
At the end of the day, he aint spending your money, so why you have so much of a problem with it is beyond me. My 2 year old son has more maturity than you so grow up! You got some issues....!
Does anyone remember the "gold"-plated Legend of Zelda cartridge for the original Nintendo? That's what this reminds me of...plastic should never be covered in a percious metal.
raegynsmommy Mar 25, 2010 at 3:19 pm
whats the point?
tensixteen64 Mar 25, 2010 at 3:31 pm
Enjoy the phone! :)
StarkEnterprise Mar 25, 2010 at 4:18 pm
rinkashimi Mar 25, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I think that's too much for me I'd probably get robbed. lol
siLa.Roo Mar 25, 2010 at 5:23 pm
Kenny Tong you rich mudafucker! :D
IZZY Dead Mar 25, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Gold phone! That is so Gaudy probably Gold Paint from the intel I gathered on Google about Tong.
samgbx Mar 25, 2010 at 6:55 pm
out of all the people that have been in big brother, the person who acted like the biggest nob ever is a crackberry fan! :P
irvysan Mar 25, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Enough Said! :)
Delrahim69 Mar 25, 2010 at 7:38 pm
i love it Kenneth! Can we get a ballpark figure on the cost?? I have seen a site from the UK offering the gold, platinum or diamond Blackberry.
amazinglygraceless Mar 25, 2010 at 7:56 pm
Why in the name of all that is holy would someone take a
phone that was classy right out of the box and turn it into
a piece of "ghetto fabulous" trash.
That thing is appalling and takes tackiness to a whole new level.
mike340t Mar 25, 2010 at 8:59 pm
Kenneth, great job on the phone.. If you got the money then F'in flaunt it !! Forget about all the jealous haters and morons.. To each his/her own. It's your moola to spend/waste any ol way you choose. I've been upgrading to a new car every year (buying not leasing) and people always tell me what I waste.. If you worked for it, damn it, it's yours!! I work my @s$ off 50+ hours a week and I'll spend my money any way I choose..
The way I see it.. I am keeping the local businesses busy by getting my car completely detailed every other month.. I eat out a lot.. The economy revolves around spending.. When we stop spending it's over.. businesses close.. people lose jobs... So Kenneth keep on freaking spending.. It's the people who spend, who are keeping the people employed and that's the truth!! ...And for the people saying you should donate instead of spend your own money and be happy... I'm pretty sure he donates to some charities just like I do.. However, I'll be damned if I'll forgo buying something I want and deserve because I worked hard and why should he...
jnewman91 Mar 25, 2010 at 8:46 pm
It looks like one of those things were it looks better in person.
makris0000 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:01 pm
hey can someone find out what this costs?
i was thinking of doing something like this for a blackberry tour
classyd169 Mar 25, 2010 at 10:04 pm
I'm jealous
Always love bling! If you ever get tired of it I'll take it off your hands :)
CiViK1 Mar 26, 2010 at 12:45 am
If it's real good like they say it is then, he most likely got it at Computer Choppers.
richieos Mar 26, 2010 at 1:01 am
hey kenneth tong can i get a interview?
billowred Mar 26, 2010 at 1:34 am
Gold phone = Tool
CoffeeAddictMike Mar 26, 2010 at 1:59 am
It's nice to know that this is a conversation piece, digital or not.
leroypinto123 Mar 26, 2010 at 4:49 am
What! is that GPRS on a 3G phone? oh no... also, I prefer the black and chrome plastic. Maybe ur phone feels a little sturdier now.
Spawn12 Mar 26, 2010 at 8:31 am
Hey all you ignorants amongst the crackberry nation...you do realise that the 9700 does flip between 3G and GPRS depending on your reception...mine always flips between 3G and GPRS depending on where i am...if you go into manage connection then mobile network options...you should see the option to change it to 3G or 3G/2G.
Seriously some of you guys on here need to stop hating...his money and his phone...if i had the money to do it...i would do it as well...it looks pimp Ken.
caliboarder Mar 26, 2010 at 5:02 am
Owned. http://www.thesun.co.uk/scotsol/homepage/news/2554430/Big-Brother-housem...
You're known for this, not for being a playboy..
BlackyB13 Mar 26, 2010 at 5:10 am
Just goes to prove having both money and taste doesn't go hand in hand.
garveygibbs Mar 26, 2010 at 6:21 am
My bold 9700 gets too much attention as it is..feels like am being attacked with eyes..a gold plated bold ? am gonna need a gun
Spawn12 Mar 26, 2010 at 8:23 am
Hey Ken how you treating your gf Karly these days??...i remember you from BB when you were on it...hopefully you treat her with alot more respect because dude shes one hot chick...anyone whos seen BB when she was in it would agree with me.
Yo by the way can i get Aiseylne's PIN number??..shes another hot chick...
Nice phone though...9700 rocks.
igetmsg Mar 26, 2010 at 8:32 am
Does this help your career? Someone said it was pimp'n are you a pimp? I can see this as career booster if so.
wangster Mar 26, 2010 at 3:56 pm
Why do people forget that gold is a good investment and that you can always re-use gold.
JuslisenLX Mar 26, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Nice, nice!!!!
momakhadmi Mar 26, 2010 at 5:09 pm
Anyone that hates on his phone is just jealous! that is a siiiick phone.
USMC_0317 Mar 26, 2010 at 11:54 pm
someone takes their time to send into Crackberry a few pictures and all most of you do is crack jokes at his expense. Seriously?
Thanks for showing us your phone. Looks really nice.
andrewcjduong Mar 28, 2010 at 3:53 pm
For 27 GBP you can get one as well...
sshawn84 Mar 28, 2010 at 9:40 pm
You do whatever you want with your cash , bro. It's unique and its yours. Not to mention, how many people have you created jobs for that can feed their own children and any others around the world? Probably a lot more than all those who are bashing it. Best wishes to you, and much success in 2010.


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Public Defenders Feeling Budget Pinch, 450-Per-Lawyer Caseloads
Posted Apr 15, 2011 1:40 PM CDT
By Molly McDonough
Already strapped for cash, states and local jurisdictions are turning to cuts in spending on public defenders, leading to higher caseloads and threats to defendants' constitutional right to counsel.
"The system is not allowing us to provide competent representation," Edward Monahan, the head of Kentucky's Department of Public Advocacy, told the Wall Street Journal.
His office lost about $500,000, or 1.5 percent, of its funding this year, and faces an additional 2.5 percent budget cut in the coming fiscal year. Monahan said public defenders already are managing caseloads of more than 450 per lawyer.
"With additional budget cuts to be imposed in [2012] and case assignments continuing to rise, average caseloads will likely exceed 500 new cases per year," he said.
In California's Sacramento County, 34 public defenders were laid off this fiscal year and another 31 are expected to face layoffs next year. That's a 50 percent staff reduction, according to the WSJ.
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Navigating the world and keeping people entertained is hard enough in a moving vehicle, but add a tablet or a cell phone and it becomes a daunting task. As I drive down the road, I'm constantly using my phone or tablet for directions and music, all while thinking that there needs to be a better way to hold my BlackBerry PlayBook to make driving safer. When I had the chance to take a look at the iGRIP car mount for the PlayBook, I jumped at the opportunity. Continue reading to see if the iGRIP car mount for the BlackBerry PlayBook can hold its own.
PLEASE NOTE: While throughout this review I will be talking about using the BlackBerry PlayBook in conjunction with the iGRIP windshield mount while driving, the driver should not be using the tablet. It is not safe to control an electronic device while driving, and is also illegal in many countries, so don't do it.
Something I keep reiterating in a lot of my articles about the PlayBook is the size, and how well it is set to be an ultra portable device, and I'm going to do it again. If you compare the PlayBook and the iPad in size, the Apple iPad looks massive. While the size of the iPad may be okay for putting around the house, it isn't the best for in the car or on the go. If you were to place the iPad on a car mount and put it on your dash a large portion of your viewing space would be obstructed by the tablet. If you take the PlayBook and it's 7" screen, place it on a windshield mount and stick it in your car/truck/boat/plane, you have an instant infotainment system. It's not like we haven't seen the PlayBook being used in a car in the past.
I guess you honestly can't go too wrong with the design of an in car mount for a tablet, but there are a few things on the iGRIP mount for the PlayBook that actually make it stand out. First off the dual arm mount that supports the PlayBook to the suction cup allows the tablet to hold its own and not wobble. What I mean is, on lesser quality mounts you often see the tablet or phone wobbling while you try to operate the device, but with the iGRIP mount you don't see any of this. The second part of the design I wanted to point out in the review is the extension arm. Often, you will see mounts designed with a fixed length arm, which limits the locations that you can attach the mount. With this particular product, you are actually able to extend the length of the arm to almost double its reach, allowing you to place the PlayBook in locations that other wise seemed impossible.
Along with the extending arm and the dual arm support system, the iGRIP windshield mount for the BlackBerry PlayBook has a few other features. In the box, you will receive the mount of course, but also a dual function case/stand/and mount support. This part of the mount holds the PlayBook and allows it to be attached to the suction support, but also doubles as a case and a stand.
Also in the box you will receive a small circular disk in which you can adhere it to your vehicles dash to offer more locations for mounting your PlayBook.
Whether you're going on a long haul or a short trip to the store, having your BlackBerry PlayBook mounted in your car can save you your sanity and entertain others. The iGRIP windshield mount for the BlackBerry PlayBook provides easy access to your tablet and all the controls, like volume +/- and power on and off. While I do wish that there was an integrated power connector to keep the tablet changed on the long trips, it isnt hard to connect a micro usb car charger yourself. Also the other features and stability of the dual arm mount more than makes up for the missing power connected. The iGRIP windshield mount is certainly worth its price. In a few months, I'm on my way to travel half way across Canada, and I know it'll be there to keep my PlayBook mounted for the ride. You can pick up the iGRIP windshield mount for the BlackBerry PlayBook from ShopCrackBerry.com for $32.95.
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"With the PlayBook headrest mount backseat passengers can enjoy watching movies and listening to music."
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axllebeer May 23, 2012 at 2:12 pm
I've been considering getting this windshield mount for some time now. Makes me want it even more now. :)
Bold_until_Hybrid_Comes May 23, 2012 at 2:46 pm
The case is so bad they suggest buying a second playbook to keep in it so your main one is all GOUGED AND SCRATCHED up.
Rootbrian May 24, 2012 at 8:02 pm
Where did you get that information from?
Yoox_II May 23, 2012 at 2:57 pm
I see the mount arm is in the middle of the device...is there a way to attach it and not have the rear camera obstructed?
Rootbrian May 24, 2012 at 8:02 pm
I don't think there is.
HofstraJet May 23, 2012 at 3:18 pm
I have the Arkon SM517 mount and it works great, plus it is under $12 at amazon. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M8ST36/?tag=crackberryb-20&m1k=d_cb
The beauty of the Arkon mount is that you can leave your PlayBook in its protective case, even an OtterBox Defender as I have mine, and still use the mount.
LewLew23 May 24, 2012 at 12:01 am
I use this one too, only difference is I changed out the back piece so instead of it being a windshield mount, it's a vent mount
dancadman May 23, 2012 at 3:25 pm
I have this mount in my car currently, and as Zach states, this is the most stable mount I have ever used. I like the case and would use it exclusively if it had some sort of cover for the front. It does fit VERY tightly in the case, which makes it a pain in the a$$ to take out if you want to use a different case while out and about. My everyday case is the Incipio Executive Premium Kickstand Leather Case, which I also like very much. The iGrip is great with VCMS app! Hopefully one of these days Google Maps will work flawlessly on the Playbook or even better, BlackBerry Traffic with integrated maps...ah....one can dream, right? Feel free to PM me if anyone has a question about it.
m0rf3us May 23, 2012 at 5:09 pm
somebody's driving a Tiburon!!!!
mjgallaway May 23, 2012 at 6:27 pm
Lol @ 39.95 regular $49.95. A bunch of good ones on Amazon for like $10
clowrym May 23, 2012 at 6:33 pm
I have this Mount as well, just couldnt stand trying to take it out!! so i changed to an Ram mount for my dash & modified the Headrest Igrip to allow the Igrip mount to connect.... All good!!
brhilaire May 23, 2012 at 7:37 pm
I have one of these .. but haven't have the chance to mount it yet .. my playbook has crashed twice .. had to send it in for repairs so i'm waiting still .. should be getting it next week so i'll see how it goes .. someone did advise me that seeing this mounted on my windscreen might entice people into breaking into my vehicle though .. considering that.
Rootbrian May 24, 2012 at 8:04 pm
That's why you take it out of your vehicle when you leave.
mitchsprague May 23, 2012 at 9:31 pm
This is a great idea. We need more gadgets distracting people when they're supposed to be paying attention to the road.
BiggerDummy May 24, 2012 at 10:55 am
Police here in Ontario, Canada are ticketing drivers for having a GPS or smartphone mounted in the center of the windshield, below the mirror or on the dash in the center. They are telling drivers to mount them on the left side, near the A pillar so that it doesn't obstruct the field of vision. I think this is a great idea, though I'd argue that many factory installed units popup is a similar position and are just as distracting.
As a driver and a cyclist, I'm glad they are doing this. The roads were far safer before all this gadgetry started getting bolted into cars to distract drivers. Putting a 7" tablet on your windshield is a recipe for disaster, and in my experience the heavier devices weigh too much and often cause the suction cup to lose its grip and fall off while driving.
For my money, I'd buy a RAM mount and mount it low, on a flex post that clamps on the left front passenger seat rail, similar to how the police mount their in car laptops.
Stewartj1 May 23, 2012 at 10:01 pm
I'm curious as to what apps people are using as they drive?
Rootbrian May 24, 2012 at 8:07 pm
GPS apps, obviously. Or something to stream radio via a bluetooth bridge data connection.
Harryl6134 May 23, 2012 at 10:42 pm
FWIW, I looked at this mount, and was impressed with it. When Magellan 3 came out, I decided to get a cupholder mount to start with, as it would be easy to switch between the Kia and the Buick. Prob'ly not as steady, but doesn't block the windshield. Not as obvious to passers-by. (also cheaper!)
ayzer May 23, 2012 at 11:51 pm
I realized that most car mounts are pretty bad, either its too flimsy or the arm is too short. I use it for my ipad & playbook.
Either way, just to share, I found a decent mount that has 2 suction cups, a longer arm (i have a honda civic, hence the windshield is different from most cars)
Got it in germany for eur 44. forgot the brand and all. Let me know, Il post some pics.
However, I like the playbook and all, but I cant seem to find any proper Map / navigation apps & most of my dash-tablet usage is for navigation and sometimes music.
Could anyone recommend me a decent GPS Navigation app? Im fine if its a paid app.
LewLew23 May 24, 2012 at 12:00 am
This is the one I use. I love the Magellan Compass App :)
Thanks mate, Using it now,
I was actually expecting something line TomTom / Sygic.
Still a long way I guess.
kunamvahees May 24, 2012 at 10:34 am
1. Does this block front and back camera?
2. Does it block USB charging port and other ports?
Rootbrian May 24, 2012 at 8:09 pm
1. It does obstruct the rear camera, but not the front camera.
2. It does allow for a charger to be plugged in. If you read the blog post, you would know.
kunamvahees May 25, 2012 at 3:12 pm
Thank You.
I wish it Doesn't block rear camera so we could record while driving.
adrenaline_x May 24, 2012 at 11:20 am
I have this mount but have issues with it.
The mount itself is fine. The case is another issue.. Its make it extremely bulky and and is impossible to take out of the case. On my other PB it partially pull the back cover on my playbook off. If you have a skin for your playbook, don't use this case, it will tear it up.
This mounting system would be much better if you could clamp your playbook in like other mounts.
The mount itself is awesome and allows you to tilt the playbook in a bunch of different directions.


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Dallas Cowboys' Folk aims for more than depth on kickoffs"In a perfect world, Nick Folk would be able to take his normal run up to his kickoffs and blast away.
But he doesn't live in a perfect world.
"They want it as deep as possible," Folk said, "but at the same time, it's directional kicking. One little step too long or too short, and it's not going to go where you want it."
The Cowboys are the only team in the NFL without a touchback. And Cowboys opponents are starting on average at their 30.1-yard line after kickoffs, which is the best in the NFC. Folk also has sent four kickoffs out of bounds.
Looks like something a yutz Vikings fan would beeeeyatch about..... ;DMany many thanks to my talented friend Jos for the new Sig.
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[size=15pt]Packers did this to themselves[/size]
But do blame McCarthy for not finding a way to contain Mark Jones, Just as Jones had brought back kickoffs 42 yards and 51 yards to set up Carolina scores, he immediately followed the go-ahead field goal with a 45-yard return. How in the name of Lombardi does that happen?
I thought this fit better in the kicker thread than it did in the FO thread.
Many many thanks to my talented friend Jos for the new Sig.
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Still needing a shooting guard, the Bulls could be looking to add Houston's Courtney Lee in free agency
With the Rip Hamilton experiment not going quite as they'd envisioned, and with the probability that Ronnie Brewer won't be back next season, the Chicago Bulls are looking at Courtney Lee as a possible shooting guard next season.
Lee played for the Houston Rockets last season and averaged 11.4 points per game and shot 40 percent from behind the three-point line. The Bulls need someone to play alongside Derrick Rose who can not only shoot, but put the ball on the floor and generate his own offense.
If the Bulls acquire Lee, he would most likely be the starter and move Rip Hamilton to a back up role. He would also have something in common with first-round draft pick Marquis Teague as both are from Indianapolis and played at Pike High School.
The Rockets withdrew their $4.3 million dollar qualifying offer on Lee on Tuesday.


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I'm addicted to swing dancing. I'm not ashamed that I can stay up all night practicing couple steps ALONE.
I really do have a problem with opening new accounts. I think it is some sort of addiction. :S
I believe I have a problem. I started drinking coffee when I'm thirsty. Naturally low blood pressure is my genetic predisposition to survive that kind of life, but I do believe that if I keep up with this habit of increasing frequency it may become almost impossible to pay my gas bills.
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First step is done: I don't live in denial anymore.
I feel like shim shaming. Haven't done it for months. Oh, sweet September just come already. My dancing addiction needs satisfaction.


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It wasn't just the lack of Kimbo Slice or Gina Carano that accounted for the 40% drop in ratings from the first EliteXC event to the second. There were other factors at play that aren't getting enough coverage. Jordan Breen opines:
Even if the impetus for slapping the July card together was advertisers, who didn't want to wait until October to cash in on their investment, promotion for the event itself was weak. Google trends, search tags and all the online detectors of pre-event heat were lacking. I talked to some fans and journalists from all over, trying to get a sense of the overall push for the event had been like in their area. While some major market dwellers in New York and Los Angeles said they had been hit with commercials, billboards and the like, those outside of the US's major metropolises had seen virtually nothing, although a few fans told me that they had seen a curious amount of commercials during the Price is Right. Unfortunately for CBS and EliteXC, people outside NYC and LA have television sets (a lot of them, in fact), and the sorts who dote on Bob Barker and Drew Carey are not a demographic priority.
And even though we're amidst a vacancy of popular stick and ball sports, boxing doesn't have a season. However, because major fights are generally spread out, that should not be a difficult obstacle to bypass. Still, CBS and Pro Elite put this card head-to-head with the biggest boxing bout of the year, with Antonio Margarito and Miguel Cotto meeting in a classic Mexico vs. Puerto Rico clash.
Even though their product was free, general combat sports fans and probably some more MMA-preferrable fans were willing to pony up 50 bones for what turned out to be an absolute classic boxing fight. Furthermore, bars know what sells, and it's certainly not programming content that people could sit on their couch and watch for free.
Worse yet, while the Mexican and Puerto Rican anthems were belted out while the live east coast telecast of "Saturday Night Fights" went off the air, EliteXC started up on the west coast (see: major boxing hotbed and where the Mexican Margarito supporters are) amidst Margarito and Cotto already smashing one another, meaning pacific time viewers had already left to their favorite watering hole, or would've sooner died than changed their channel at home. EliteXC will never be able to escape the fact that Spike TV and Zuffa can do damage to their product at the drop of the hat with marathon replays of "Ultimate Knockouts" compilations. However, with no other summer boxing blockbusters in sight, CBS and EliteXC just had to go head-to-head with an instant pantheon-level prizefight?
I also agree with Breen that the current ratings aren't ringing the death knell for EliteXC. The truth of the matter is that CBS and ProElite did make good on their promise to simplify, improve and make more efficient this event's broadcast. On that level, it was a massive improvement. If they can carry that professionalism over to October's show - one where presumably more advertising and star power will draw more viewers - then EliteXC has a real shot at redemption.
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Vollrath cookware anyone?
I am in the process of buying new pots and pans for my recently remodeled kitchen and haven't looked at cookware in probably 25 years. My old stuff was crispy non-stick Circulon I got when my mom passed away. I was looking at Vollrath's Optio and Intrigue lines. Does anybody know the difference? It looks like the Intrigue is very similar to the Sitram's Profiserie line. The Optio is budget priced but has anyone have experience with either? I am looking for a good sauté pan, about 5 quarts, and I am not buying All Clad. I have looked at every line they have and I won't pay for it. I am also not into sets. And what about aluminum? I cooked in restaurants when I was younger and we used Wear-ever and Leyse straight gauge aluminum pots and pans for everything. Do any of you use aluminum at home? I know about the aluminum reaction to acidic foods, but you know, about 99% of restaurant food in this country is cooked in aluminum so it can't be all that bad. I have already bought a Debuyer steel pan, which I am in love with and a Tramontina non stick for eggs. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, with so many choices out there it is a bit confusing.
Hi, inkman:
I don't think you can go wrong with Vollrath. It's like a CAT dozer or a John Deere tractor--well-engineered (and reverse-engineered by others), coin of the realm. Won't win any beauty contests, but are you cooking or trying for Architectural Digest?
I think you have the aluminum thing in exactly the right perspective.
You might also look for Magnalite and Guardian pans on eBay.
Not to take anything away from Vollrath, but you might also want to consider this nice Tramontina 5-quart covered saute pan.
In a newly remodeled kitchen, and already using inherited pans, you're probably not looking for used.
But if you were... original All-Clad Master Chef (pre-2001) has the advantages of aluminum with a stainless surface, and is particularly good for a saute pan. The 4-qt size is 10.5 x 3.25 inches; the 6-quart is shallower (2.75") and more than 2 inches wider -- great for browning a lot of food at once without crowding, if you have a burner big enough for it.
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re: kaleokahu
I took the OP to mean "new, current All-Clad". A used original MC saute pan can be had on ebay for $45-55.
I wouldn't buy new A-C, either, and not only because of the price. The MC2 line is "substantially re-engineered" -- which, given the difference in weight and thickness from the original, I take to be marketing-speak for "we made it thinner".
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re: ellabee
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I don't know how to tell the difference between any eras of All-Clad lines except MasterChef. Original Master Chef, stainless-lined aluminum, was produced from 1971 through 2000; in 2001 A-C introduced MC2, which is marked ' mc2 ' on the base. [with the 2 raised as in em-cee-squared].
When A-C began selling cookware, the Master Chef line was all they made. In 1974 they gave it the name. From that point on, it was marked on the base, engraved in a circular pattern: MASTER CHEF- ALL-CLAD METALCRAFTERS - CANONSBURG PA. The part # is in the center of the circle [112 for 12" skillet, 403 for 3-qt saute, etc.] At some point [probably the late 1990s, when they were paving the way for the future MC2 line], they changed the base markings to an engraved ' mc ' encircled with ALL-CLAD etc.
The stainless tri-ply line had no markings on the base, even of part #s, and I know of no way to tell what era any given piece is from.
You may also want to look at Carlisle's range of professional cookware. I just purchased a 10" aluminum nonstick "Select" fry pan for about $25. It is well balanced, heats evenly, and is made in USA. Google "Carlisle cookware." They have both aluminum and stainless lines.
I think Vollrath is the real deal here. Vollrath's Intrigue line has the 18/8 stainless steel (interior?) for a more beautiful look (not much functional difference). Moreover, it is made of thicker steel for the side and appears to have a base of 1/4" 6.6 mm thickness. So I am guessing the aluminum is probably around ~4 mm thick.
Tanukisoup pointed out something nice. If you want a fully cladded cookware as opposed to disk bottom cladded cookware, then Tramontina cookware is nice.
Another suggestion: Matfer Excellence, a line of good-quality restaurant cookware in the stainless-with-aluminum-disk design. The 5-plus quart sauteuse (two-handled saute) pan is around $90., 11" x 3.5". http://www.foodservicewarehouse.com/m...
They probably make a regular long-handled saute pan in the same size.
Wow…Thanks for the responses! I just happened to find this site while surfing and I think it's great. I'll be back often. I think I'll go with the Vollrath Intrigue. I can order it through a local supply house and not have to pay for shipping. They didn't have any sauté pans in stock but the Intrigue fry pans were indeed built like tanks and are built to last.
After conducting rather extensive tests at home, I
settled on Wear-Ever for frying pans. The standar d
W-E non-stick didn't wear well at all, however. so I got the
ceramic version, which is doing fine. For pots. I have anodized
aluminum, which still looks good after 20-plus years. You'll save a lot of
money, of buyingcourse by buying from a restaurant supply outlet.
I have several Optio items and I couldn't be happier. The line started with Lincoln, but passed to Vollrath when they were purchased. As far as I can tell, Optio became Vollrath's budget stainless line, but rest assured they aren't built cheap. I have a 18 qt. stock pot, 12 in fry and a 6 qt. saute. All are built like tanks are are holding up great. The value is outstanding. As my aging copper bottom sauce pans reach the end of their life, I'll likely replace them with similar items from the Optio line.
I use nothing but aluminum, with the exception of
one carbon steel pan for blackened dishes, and have found
it works great. You're right to be suspicious of
All-Clad. Yiu can by clad cookware from a
restaurant supply outlet on the internet for
literally one-fifth the price.
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re: Jay F
I'm assuming mpalmer6c means "clad" as in clad (disk) bottom, not "fully clad", i.e., multi-ply. However, there are some good deals out there on tri-ply stainless / aluminum cookware -- maybe 1/2-1/4 of All-Clads prices, if not 1/5. For example, using a stockpot, which is probably going to be the most extreme example:
All-Clad MC2 12 qt stockpot, $240-250
(I know the link says 8 qt; click the option for 12 qt to see the 12 qt price)
Or standard stainless, $300+
Tramontina @ ~ $80
Vollrath Tribute @ ~ $90 (but without lid).
(I have one of these and like it. And yes, I've seen Vollrath Tribute used in restaurants, including restaurants that don't use induction).
I think you'd have to buy a disk bottom pot to get it at 1/5 or less; at that price point, there are plenty of options around $40-50 with lid.
re: mpalmer6c
The 2-qt Volrath Intrigue saucier goes for $40 to $50 and seems to have only stainless steel on the sides, and aluminum in the base. The 2-qt All-Clad MC2 saucier is an aluminum pan with SS interior and sells for a little over $100. I have the 1-qt MC2 saucier (since discontinued) and I think it's worth the higher cost. It depends on the pan.


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The Lions' men prevailed 59-47, snapping a three-game losing skid behind Jacquise Moore's third double-double of the season. The sophomore guard finished with 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Jamalcolm Griffin scored a team-high 16 points for Wallace State, Ryan King poured in 14 and freshman Jestin Lewis contributed 10 points, six rebounds and five assists.
The Lions (6-3) led 31-28 at the half.
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Sparked by findings that more than half of all fish is wrongly labeled at restaurants and markets in Los Angeles County, a swift crackdown has been launched to ensure consumers are protected and get what they are paying for.
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c3gm Posts: 3All of you should visit the National Highway Traffic Safety site located at link title
You can file complaints and fill out forms that send your issues to the investigative group at NHTSA. Its the only way to get GM to recognize the issue.
Also, Contact CNN and file a request for STORY submission at CNN.COM
graybard Posts: 1I noticed my first slippage early. Same response from the dealer as may others have posted here. At @41,500 miles, just finished turning a sharp curve on an incline when I got the loud bang (thought I'd blown a tire) and immediate loss of power. Remaining was reverse and limited lower gear. Chevrolet dealer said "not a common problem" but it may be time to get rid of this one. My fourth GM over the past 10 years, but not sure I'll stick with them. Car is still under repair so we'll see.
dabigdawg Posts: 1I had the same problem. 07 Z71 Suburban with 8,200 miles. This is crazy. My dealer, however (valley Stream Chevy) did tow the vehicle to its shop, and they REPLACED the entire tranny unit. I cant understand why a NEW 50K vehical could have tranny problems. I LOVE my truck, however I cannot deal with these kind of 80's quality problems.
miafire Posts: 1I HAVE A 2002 TAHOE JUST HAD THE SAME EXPERIENCE WITH THE TRANSMISSION THAT YOU ARE DISCRIBING, THEY( THE DEALER) PRETTY MUCH BLAMED ME FOR NOT HAVEING THE TRANNY SERVICED EVEN THOUGH THE ONLY MADATE FOR SERVICE IS AT 100000 MILES.
tpuckett Posts: 1My wife drives a 2007 Suburban LTZ, 4X4. She first had problems with the transmission slipping when it was in auto. The dealer could find nothing wrong and told her to keep it in 2wd only. She has all of her maintenance performed by our local dealer regularly. Last week she was taking our children to church when she heard a loud noise and then the vehicle stopped. The wrecker was called and the truck spent the next three days at the dealership having the sprag gear replaced. The vehicle has only 34,000 miles and has never been off-road or towed a trailer. My wife has strongly expressed her anger with both the dealership and General Motors. There is an apparent problem with the transmission and GM showed have a recall. GM sent us a letter suggesting that we contact the BBB AUTOLINE to discuss our disattisfaction with our car. The number for the BBB is 1-800-955-5100. This is our 6th Tahoe/Suburban in twelve years and we have lost all confidence in it. I have been driving it in auto since we got it back and the transmission is slipping worse than before we lost the sprag gear.
msivory Posts: 6Let me tell u MY story. I have an 07 Tahooe 13,000 miles. I put E85 fuel and my truck wasnt compatible. Such an idiot i am. On my way home the Stabilitrack light came on.Came home called the dealer they said that it shouldn't hurt it but try to get as much gas out as possible. Well, later that night I drive down the street and the Stabilitrack light comes on to be serviced AND the engine light comes on and when I accelerated it felt like someone hit me in the back. I thought for sure i messed up my car with that E85 I could have beat myself. I drove it straight home and got it towed to the dealer. They told me that The stabilitrack light came on because I have 22inch rims which is not true. The same day i purchased my SUV we drove it straight to the tire shop to put them on and that was about a year ago. He told me the engine light was on because of the gas.. Ok i believe that.. but he said there were no codes comming back for a problem. I told him they need to run more tests besides looking for codes because its jerking. Come to find out... I have a transmission problem and he told me that ALOT of newer Tahoes and Suburbans are having the same problem. So NO it wasnt MY fault about the gas it was just all coincidental that all of this happend at one time. My SUV has been in the shop for 2 weeks now they part they ordered was called the "Vaulve Body" which is an internal component in the trans thats causing it to slip. I should get my baby back next week. This is my first AND last GM vehicle. Although I hear that many are having issues with their local service place I would fight with them until they fixed the issue.Go to their boss.. their bosses boss. GM has a problem and its obvious, their transmissions in their SUVs suck!
tahoeindiana Posts: 1I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe that I bought used in Feb. 05. I took it to the local chevy dealer to inquire about an extended warranty and he made the comment that it has had transmission work but didn't elaborate. In August of 05 (approx. 40,000 miles on the vehicle) I tried to back out of my parking spot to discover I had lost reverse gear. The remaining gears rapidly followed as I limped it back home. GM explained that there was a weak part in my transmission and they would replace it with a stronger one. I think my out of pocket was around $150 because this part had already been replaced under warranty with the previous owner. Now, two years and barely 15,000 miles later, out goes reverse again, leaving me stranded. I have been contacting GM for three weeks trying to get some type of answer from them. Finally did. They will do nothing since they "good willed" the last repair. To me, this is outrageous! The same part goes bad 3 times in 55,000 miles and they do nothing? The way it sounds, the newer ones have the same junk transmission as I do. If I looked it up right, it is a 4L60E. I wouldn't have the slightest idea of how to start a class action law suit but if anyone else does, count me in. These trucks are too expensive to start with (poor gas mileage, initial cost, etc). and then we have to replace/repair transmissions every 15,000 miles????????? Any suggestions/comments would be appreciated.
fburroughs Posts: 1hello, my name is Felicia and I purchased a 2002 Tahoe in Feb 05 at less than 50,000miles i forget hot much but my father told me to get the trans serviced at 50,000miles and not to forget but anyway i forgot and the trans went august of last year my fathers mechanic whom which is a crook put a 1500 trans 6mos warranty on it. less than a year later it went again which cost another 15oo. at first i felt guilty and thought it was my fault but maybe it wasn't completely my fault it went the first time i don't know what to do at this point. i was thinking to save up and have a new trans put in or buy another car, i love my truck it comes in handy for the snow cause i love just being able to ride over the snow but i don't know what to do. i was suppose to start nursing school but i can't afford to cause i'm putting too much money into my truck with these tranmissiong set backs and it's really frustrating what did you do or what do u suggest since u have the same situation if you don't mind u can email me back at firstname.lastname@example.com
kiawah Posts: 3,666Is your 2nd gear gone as well? It will wind out much longer in 1st, and then shift to 3rd.
If so, get out your checkbook, and get it towed to the transmission shop. Don't drive it around, as any little metal pieces can do further damage to the gears.
Had this same problem, I forget the name of the can like thing that gets a break in it. When it goes, it effects both reverse and 2nd.
Depending upon how much other gear damage you have from the metal parts moving around, it should cost around 2K to fix, give or take 500 for other parts and different areas of the country.
trezure4u Posts: 3I have a 2000 Yukon XL and the same thing happened to me today. I turned the corner and heard a loud band. I thought my timing belt may have broken. I lost my forward drive. I was left only with reverse. What was your cost and exact problem? I ask so I am informed before I take my car for service to prevent being taken for granted. This is so crazy. I purchased my car used in 2004 and have had no real problems. I was just thinking how great of a vehicle it was and how much I loved it. I dont know if I can keep it as I need dependable. I have a disabled child and this is our only means to getting him and his equipment around. I hope this is just a isolated incident for us. Let me know what to expect from the repair shop please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
nob1 Posts: 1I bought my Tahoe new in 02. About 30,000 miles in, the transmission seemed to be slipping. Took it back to dealer and they couldn't replicate the problem. At 42,000 miles, the transmission failed (wouldn't go forward or reverse). Dealer did a rebuild under the powertrain warranty. Now, the vehicle has over 130K miles. A few months ago, I could feel a little slippage during gear changes or dead stop take offs. Hadn't taken it to shop yet. On the way to work today, heard a pop at a red light take off. Afterwards, the truck seemed stuck in a lower gear. Drove it another 1/2 mile more to the work parking lot. It won't go into reverse either. I like this vehicle, alot. My plan was to replace it next year with an Avalanche, but I'm seriously having second thoughts on these GM trucks. Gotta get it towed and I suspect it's about a $3000 repair. It just strikes me as abnormal to have these transmissions fail like this.
rockman59 Posts: 250nob1 said: I'm seriously having second thoughts on these GM trucks. Gotta get it towed and I suspect it's about a $3000 repair. It just strikes me as abnormal to have these transmissions fail like this.
Seems to me that since 2000 when GM went to the new body style and new engines that transmission failures at low mileage have become commonplace. I had a '92 Suburban with well over 150K on it with the original transmission and no problems at all. I now own an '06 Suburban...no problems yet with the tranny at 27K miles but it sure doesn't feel as solid as the unit in my '92. Also the 5.3 V-8 just doesn't have the torque that my '92 with the 5.7 engine had. Even sounds different. The newer GM models are nice to drive and have lots of toys but I don't think they are built nearly as strong as the older vehicles.
pan3 Posts: 5Just had the pop and no forward gears (only reverse) on my 2007 Tahoe with 24,000 miles. Dealer said it is a sprag gear and other than just replacing with the same under warranty, no guarantee it won't strip/fail again. No design change by Chevy, but recogonized problem. My dealer has replaced 3 other 2007 failures his fall.
saidfa73 Posts: 1Hi.. i am writing from Saudi Arabia and have faced the same problem with my 07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD.. my problem started when i was driving from work to grab a bite more than 2 weeks ago.. i slowed down for a road bump but as soon as i pressed the pedal a strong knock happened that seemed someone hit me from the back to me at first.. but soon realized that the car fealt heavier and i immediately stopped on the side of the road.. i tried shifting gears to reverse and neutral then restarted the engine.. i drove for less than a mile and then same thing occured again.. parked the car and called the GM Road Assistance number to send a tow truck for inspection by the agency since it is still under warranty (38000 km ~ 23500 miles).. after inspection they found some fault in the transmission but i couldn't understand the technical stuff.. i have been following up with the agency from the day it entered the agency and they claim now that the parts are not available and have to order it from the US.. the warranty covers this fault but i lost money on car rental since they say GM policy here in the Middle East that the agency is not obliged to provide a replacement car until the fault is approved by GM HQ in USA!!
i read in some websites that may be the 4-speed gear is probably the cause and highly recommended to use the 6-speed used in the Escalade and Yukon Denali.
i think this will be my last chevy i buy, although my previous car was a trailblazer 2001 LT that had some problems in the AC actuator which made some knocking sounds in the dashboard, and haven't learnt from that lesson!
jbwilk Posts: 5Hi all,
Thought I'd post for you our transmission problem, sort of...32,000 miles on our '07...we actually were unaware of the problem until our first oil change as owners (bought it used) Mechanic asked if were aware of a transmisson leak, obviously no! Very slow leak, not even hitting garage floor. Problem was a Front Torque Convertor seal. Only took dealer 1 day, no cost of course.
Still annoyed that my '07 vehicle was in the shop for anything, even though it was mild.
uncle_rico Posts: 12Our 07 Tahoe with 23k miles had to be towed to the dealership after we heard a loud pop while accelerating and then lost the ability to drive in any gear except reverse.
Anyone have any luck with GM replacing the transmission on the first break? If so, aren't they just going to replace it with another (potentially) faulty transmission?


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FOREIGN investors are looking at the Eyre Peninsula as a place to build minerals processing plants, an economic forum in Adelaide was told yesterday.
Centrex Metals managing director Jim White said South Australia should look beyond exporting raw minerals and seek the benefits of a downstream industry.
"We've clearly got a very significant mineral resource in South Australia," he told a Committee for Economic Development of Australia forum.
"We've got an increasing number of mines but we need to focus on what we do with the output from those mines. We have a real opportunity with some of our infrastructure and some of our skills base to add significant value."
Centrex, which is developing a string of iron projects in Eyre Peninsula, has two Chinese partners - Wuhan Iron and Steel and Baotou Iron and Steel.
"They see this jurisdiction, South Australia, as a place where they would like not only to mine - because the mineral resources are here - but also to process," he said.
"Processing adds a massive amount of value to the product and also adds massively to the economic and social infrastructure.
"It's much more engaging with the communities in which we work."
Mr White said the Eyre Peninsula had a natural advantage because of potential deep water ports which would not need dredging.
The area was already connected to the national electricity grid, although this needed upgrading, and had a well established network of towns to provide a residential backbone.
KPMG partner and SA leader on resources Derek Meares told the CEDA forum SA potentially ticked many of the boxes for investors - infrastructure, social licence to operate, the state of the global economy and sovereign risk.
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Gabe Pruett
The Port Arthur News
It is no secret the Nederland Bulldogs have gone undefeated the last two years in District 20-4A play.
It also is no secret the team that might bother the most is the Bulldogs biggest rivals, the Port Neches-Groves Indians.
So when Indians defensive lineman Austin Milan was asked what his biggest goal was for 2013, he pointed to a wall in the PN-G fieldhouse.
The wall has painted the years the Indians have won the state and district championships.
"I want to see painted on the district championship wall the year 2013," Milan said. "A state title is always the ultimate goal here at Port Neches-Groves. First, I want that number painted on our wall. I am tired of watching Nederland go undefeated in this district."
This week starts District 20-4A play, with the Indians hitting the road to face the Lumberton Raiders. PN-G's non-district was a tough one against Silsbee, West Orange-Stark and Humble Summer Creek. The Indians went 2-1 against that rugged non-district slate.
Milan in 2012 had one of his biggest moments on the field against Silsbee. Milan intercepted a pass and actually was either tied or led the Indians in interceptions for what he said was nine to 10 weeks.
"I had to pick on the secondary for quite a while," Milan joked. "My lead stood until Ky (Walker) had to go and get his second interception of the year. Guess he wasn't given enough headlines as a quarterback and he had to steal mine."
There is plenty of productivity for PN-G Coach Brandon Faircloth to speak about when talking about his two-year starter. It is the little things that make up the difference between Milan and other players.
"It is as simple as his consistency," Faircloth said. "He is the captain of our defense and he plays hard every single play of every single game. What he lacks in size he makes up for with his effort and toughness. He is so tough to block and he leads by example for our young guys."
Milan said he learned his toughness and determination from his father, James. James Milan taught his son the value of hard work. He also was instrumental in getting his son interested in the game of football.
"I came to a lot of PN-G games as a kid," Milan said. "It was a dream to be on this field wearing the purple and white. There is no better place in the state of Texas to play a football game than here at The Reservation. I am having the best time of my life. Playing football for the Indians is a lot of fun but it is a lot of work.
"There is nothing better than the atmosphere of our games. I love hearing the crowds during the games and knowing my friends are in the stands cheering us on."
Faircloth knows there are only for sure seven games left on the schedule in which he will have Milan left on the PN-G roster.
"We knew when he was a freshman and sophomore we had ourselves a solid player in Austin Milan," Faircloth said. "He is going to be successful in whatever he does in life. He has been a well-deserving captain of our team and we have appreciated all his efforts."
Indian Inklings: Austin Milan is the son of Tanya and James Milan…Milan is a lifetime fan of the Dallas Cowboys, even if he could not recall too many times seeing the Cowboys win a playoff game…His favorite player in the NFL is Cowboys defensive star Sean Lee. He likes Lee because of his speed and determination.


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California Highway Patrol announced today that it has revised its assessment of a between a big rig and a biker that took place last November on Alpine Road.
A month after the accident, the investigation team cyclist was to blame for the accident.
After reviewing the data from the initial report, conducting a forensics analysis, and reconstructing the events that transpired that day, CHP Spokesman Art Montiel says their findings have changed.
"It has been determined the big rig truck and bicycle came into contact with the left front portion of the truck colliding with the right rear portion of the bicycle, while the bike was still in an upright position," Montiel said.
The family of the cyclist from Los Altos Hills, Lauren Ward, has against the truck driver who was at the wheel of the big rig that killed her, saying that his previous involvement in a fatal accident should show precedent for reckless behavior.
For the past 10 months, the ability to determine who was at fault during the incident rested on the results of the investigation, which was primarily conducted to sort where the cyclist and the driver were immediately before they collided.
The family's attorney could not be reached for comment by publication time.