We’re closing down the poll today but it breaks down like this:

iPad got 438 votes, followed closely by Scoble with 378. iBook (191) and iTablet (147) were not even close.

Just so you know, the actual name is something else altogether. But thanks.

In the United States, according to IDC. And it’s not just because the Borg has sucked so bad lately. Money quote:

The natural assumption, of course, is that Apple’s gain has been the result of a PC market that has been in a lull as it awaits the release of Microsoft’s Windows 7 later this month. But Loren Loverde of IDC tells CNET that Windows 7 isn’t expected to be a big driver of fourth-quarter growth.

You can check out the CNET article here. Tim Cook (photo) is already celebrating.

This sounds like a bad episode of “Beavis & Butthead.”  Pepsi is offering an iPhone app that teaches guys the finer points of “scoring.”  Apparently good taste is optional with this app.  A popular women’s blog responds here.

True story, says CIO.com.  While hiking in Vermont, a bear came up behind Kris Rowley.  To fight him off, she threw her iPhone at him, which he then…tried to eat.  Sorry, but feeding your iPhone to a bear is not covered under warranty.

Say it ain’t so, Joe!  Actually, the entire line is, “Mac fanboys should get a life and some Windows 7 common sense.”  That gem is courtesy of Joe Wilcox.  Since Joseph has already painted a target on his back with that quote, well, have at it.

In an alternative reality, iPhones become sentient and try to destroy the world. Original version is here. Namaste to dear friend Faddah for the tip.

How else to explain this article where he wonders if maybe I’m more popular than Jesus? And puts up the chart from Google Insights that you see above?

For what it’s worth, I’ve never suggested that I’m more popular than Jesus. More important? Certainly. More influential? Sure. Smarter, even? I don’t know, because did Jesus take the SATs? And if so, what did he get? I had a pair of 800s, so the best the Son of God could do would be a tie, and then we’re back to square one again.

They’re billing it as an old-style “Texaco Star Theater” kinda thing, where one sponsor underwrites the entire show, with no other sponsor breaks.  “Family Guy Presents: Seth & Alex’s Almost Live Comedy Show” will air November 8th at 8:30pm, ET and PT.  Seth MacFarlane and Alex Borstein are behind this.  According to CNET, (and this is the thrilling part) Windows 7 will be part of the story line for the show. That’s must-see TV.

Katie says this is a hoax. I’m not so sure. I’ve heard Michael Arrington has been using it and putting up record scores. (He’s using the solo version.)

Spotted on a golf course in Massachusetts. Yup, it’s backwards.