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Yes, that’s right… This is what Alvaro Bautista would look like if he was made out of Lego.
Actually he’d probably look more like one of the characters out of those Lego computer games, except way cooler.
Anyway this image is the result of the wonderfully time-wasting Lego Photo iPhone Application (iTunes App Store Link) where you can either take pics of people using the iPhone’s camera within the Lego app itself, or just choose a photo from your albums and brickify it accordingly.

So for those of you who’ve always wondered what a Lego Alvaro might look like, well here’s your answer.
And if it’s never crossed your mind, then that’s probably a good thing

I don’t get out enough…

I have a (possibly ever-so slightly deserved) reputation as a bit of a geek / nerd / saddo when it comes to anything Mac or iPhone related. So, imagine my joy then, when I was pointed at a dedicated iPhone app from MotoGP.com

Let’s face it, MotoGP and Dorna have been way more innovative, smart and genuinely rewarding in their approach to online delivery than F1 – and far better at doing something of genuine interest to punters (like the excellent After The Flag podcasts).
And so perhaps this Application is no great surprise. Doesn’t mean that it’s not worth a bit of a rave though…
It’s a thoroughly tasty piece of work from start to finish, playing both to their own strengths in content and data, and the iPhone’s strengths in interface and usability.

The key to it of course is dynamic data – in this case, live timing with race lap, rider position, lap time, gap time, and top speed. And nice touches like rotating the iPhone into ‘horizontal’ position to get a full live timing view, and live commentary from the MotoGP crew as well.
The app also provides access to race results, championship results, latest news, rider profiles, competition calendars and schedules, and a huge photo gallery.
Aside from all the good functionality, it also has the MotoGP.com excellent branding DNA, and attention to detail, in buckets. It’s one of the slickest looking apps I’ve seen. (*And I’ve seen more than enough to prove I should get out more…)

To be honest it’s a steal at only £1.79 and certainly an invaluable addition to the tech tools of anyone who loves MotoGP and their gadgets.

For some bizarre reason MotoGP.com have disabled ‘embedding’ of their Youtube demo of the app – which is a real shame as it’d be nice to just plonk it on the page here and share it on other sites and blogs, but if you click on this link then you can watch it anyway…

Finally, if you need no further persuading then just click here to go directly to the app in iTunes…

(*Oh, and don’t forget that you can keep up with all the news and chat over at BatiFans with our very own iPhone Web App…)

It was bound to happen really – as soon as the 2008 250cc Season Review DVD arrives in the hands of a total BatiNerd with a copy of Handbrake and an iPhone…

Well, I’ve got to have something to help make those tube journeys a tiny bit less miserable

It would be easier of course if you could just buy the season reviews on the iTunes Music Store…
Maybe next year…

I’ve made a groovy iPhone ‘webapp’ to help keep suitably equipped Alvaro Bautista fans bang up to date with all the latest posts, news, thought and opinion on all things Bati and MotoGP on our BatiFans.com Fan Forum

Find out all about it here…
Oh, and get an iPhone

The latest cool download for all our freindly Bati fans around the world, is aimed at those of them who have iPhones…

We’ve done a small bundle of wallpapers designed specifically for the iPhone – to the exact screen size and resolution, and also holding a relatively blank are towards the top for when the image is partially covered by service information when waking from sleep.

Click here for full info, previews and the download link…

Enjoy
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