Apple’s iPhone 3G is a blockbuster, 1 million sold phones in just three days. It is a Internet-enabled multimedia smartphone. It has a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons, but a minimal amount of hardware input.

The iPhone was initially introduced in the United States on 29 June 2007 and is in the process of being introduced worldwide. It was named Time magazine’s Invention of the Year in 2007. On 11 July 2008, the iPhone 3G was released and supported faster 3G data speeds and Assisted GPS.

Though IPhone is the Invention of the Year in 2007, but there are other smartphones from HTC, Samsung, RIM, Nokia, LG, and GPS-maker Garmin, that can offer the same features. Of these, about half are not scheduled to be out until the end of this year.

Here is the list of 8 Killer iPhone 3G Alternatives featured in informationweek.

1. BlackBerry Bold
2. HTC Touch Pro
3. LG Voyager
4. LG Dare
5. Nokia N96
6. Samsung Omnia
7. Samsung Instinct
8. Garmin Nuvifone

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As Nelson Mandela celebrates his 90th birthday next week, Nelson Mandela TIME Magazine has made an article called, “Mandela: His 8 Lessons of Leadership.” It was very inspiring!

Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela former President of South Africa, the first to be elected in fully representative democratic elections. He spent 27 years in prison.

Here is the Mandela’s 8 Lessons of Leadership

1. Courage is not the absence of fear — it’s inspiring others to move beyond it.
2. Lead from the front — but don’t leave your base behind.
3. Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.
4. Know your enemy — and learn about his favorite sport.
5. Keep your friends close — and your rivals even closer.
6. Appearances matter — and remember to smile.
7. Nothing is black or white.
8. Quitting is leading too.

 
[ Mandela: His 8 Lessons of Leadership ]

Here is the top 5 of the TIME magazine’s 50 Best Websites 2008

1. Penny Arcade
2. Gaia Online
3. Gas Buddy
4. Pet Finder
5. Free Rice

[ Complete list at TIME.com ]