Painting the town magenta

After yesterday's very real and not-at-all-fake story about Deutsche Telekom demanding Engadget discontinue using the color magenta, and today being what it is, we're putting up some new wallpaper on all the Engadget sites and ever so slightly tweaking Engadget Mobile's logo. We hope you approve!

P.S. -In a related side note, our old pals at Phone Scoop pinged us earlier this morning to let us know they've gone magenta for the day in an act of solidarity. Much love, Phone Scoop! Oh, and now so did Phone Arena, Fitch, and GearBits! Also, myself and some other eds are in on the action.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:04PM]

That's freaking GREAT! good job! hahahahaha

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:07PM]

I too am proud of the new change. I hope you keep it. Just in spite. Lovin' it

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:09PM]

LOL that's priceless! For a second there I thought I was checking my cell phone bill :P

So what calling plans does engadgeT-MOBILE offer?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:13PM]

i love it. funny ass shit well until theres a C & D order lol

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:16PM]

this is funny..!!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:27PM]

I just laughed so hard I pee'd a little. You guy's rock! -JW

[Meekermoloko Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:28PM]

I think the Smurfs are going to sue you for the light blue color. So, you might want to watch out for the people of Belgium.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:41PM]

Genius :)

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:26PM]

It just keeps gettin better

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:26PM]

LoL Telekom try to claim the T and Magenta it in Germany before:
http://de.babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heise.de%2Fnewsticker%2FTelekom-erhebt-Anspruch-auf-den-Buchstaben-T--%2Fmeldung%2F19848&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=%C3%9Cbersetzen
http://de.babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heise.de%2Fnewsticker%2FTelekom-verliert-Rechtsstreit-um-den-Buchstaben-T--%2Fmeldung%2F22368&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=%C3%9Cbersetzen
http://de.babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heise.de%2Fnewsticker%2FTelekom-verliert-Magenta-Prozess--%2Fmeldung%2F25342&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=%C3%9Cbersetzen

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:35PM]

LoL Telekom try to claim the T and Magenta it in Germany before:
http://de.babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heise.de%2Fnewsticker%2FTelekom-erhebt-Anspruch-auf-den-Buchstaben-T--%2Fmeldung%2F19848&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=%C3%9Cbersetzen
http://de.babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heise.de%2Fnewsticker%2FTelekom-verliert-Rechtsstreit-um-den-Buchstaben-T--%2Fmeldung%2F22368&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=%C3%9Cbersetzen
http://de.babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.heise.de%2Fnewsticker%2FTelekom-verliert-Magenta-Prozess--%2Fmeldung%2F25342&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=%C3%9Cbersetzen

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:30PM]

Hehe, great t-shirts
http://www.freemagenta.nl/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:38PM]

You've done it now, you're going to incur the wrath of Catherine Zeta-Jones!!

[Padilla7921 Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:39PM]

love the logo!

[vicagreda Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:59PM]

I thought this was pretty rad:

http://www.freemagenta.nl/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:50PM]

So, the two companies aren't related?

Oh wait... it's Apple that is affiliated with Engadget. :)

Anyone have a shot of an iPhone with engadgeT-Mobile as the carrier?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:46PM]

Hey, do I get a point? ;)
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2008/03/31/deutsche-telekom-t-mobile-demands-engadget-mobile-discontinue/comments/11366119/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 1:58PM]

If you get one point I should get 3:

http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/31/deutsche-telekom-t-mobile-demands-engadget-mobile-discontinue/comments/11366883/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:18PM]

Well, I guess threatening to sue would be pretty uncool, eh?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:54PM]

This is great guys! After reading what Deutsche Telekom did to you folks. I've canceled my T-mobile subscription for all my family members. It's about time that I switch to Cingular.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 8:11PM]

did you tell tmo why you quit?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:08PM]

Priceless.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:20PM]

I want to buy a phone, am I on the right site??

Wait... I see whats going on here.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:21PM]

I accidentally came across this site while attempting to search for the T-Mobile site, now I'm so confused, I don't even know how to get out of here.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 2:40PM]

I've updated my site in solidarity as well: http://tnkgrl.wordpress.com

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:20PM]

Wait.. is this t-mobile's site or engadget?????? wait..... I"M SO CONFUSED!!1

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 2nd 2008 4:26PM]

I say you guys keep going until this all blows up in their face.

WE DEMAND AN APOLOGY AND WE WON'T STOP!

[decypher44 Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:21PM]

Douche Teleknobs can suck it!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:34PM]

FTW!!!!!!!!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:37PM]

is it bad that i didn't even notice the logo change?

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 3:38PM]

I am painting myself magenta and demanding that everyone call me T-mahmud for the rest of the week.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:18PM]

In related new, Duetche Telecom is suing AT&T Wireless, for violating their exclusive trademark of the capital letter "T" in a logo.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:05PM]

HAHA! Now when I surf at work, it just blends in with all my other approved t-mobile windows...

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:12PM]

So I went to PhoneScoop, and whats the ad on the top of the page? T-Mobile!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:13PM]

Picture here: http://i25.tinypic.com/1eq6th.jpg

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:20PM]

that's awesome. i love irony.

[joesko Posted Apr 1st 2008 4:34PM]

Hello T-Mobile customer service, can you please tell me how to pay my bill using my MagentaCard with this new website?

Thank you in advance.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:13PM]

I lova da new wallpaper. Somehow I recognize it, but can't seem to place it. ;)

A T-Mobile Customer

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:29PM]

I'm joining the fight. Viva la resistance...

Maciek

WWW.SYMBIOSIS60.com

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 5:30PM]

I'm joining the fight. Viva la resistance...

Maciek

HTTP://WWW.SYMBIOSIS60.com

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 7:01PM]

I have joined as well. Interesting color. www.ssixty.info

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 7:12PM]

While I fully agree that Deutsche Telekom's letter was amazingly stupid, I think this is a childish response.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 7:44PM]

Well done!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 8:26PM]

I think that was a little too defensive but nice

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 9:51PM]

Makes me feel right at home.

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 1st 2008 9:55PM]

"NINTENDOWFC.COM SUPPORTS SETTING MAGENTA FREE
Supports Websites Worldwide by Changing Color Scheme to Magenta

LOS ANGELES, Calif., April 1, 2008 � Today the Nintendowfc.com website received a new magenta color scheme. Websites worldwide are converting to magenta today to advocate EngadgetMobile.com\'s use of the color, in response to a letter they received last week from T-Mobile\'s parent company, Deutsche Telekom, asking them to discontinue their use of such.

(more)"

To read the full Press Release, visit: http://www.nintendowfc.com/press/?release=20080401a&rby=8112

We are happy to support Engadget!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 2nd 2008 12:22AM]

You guys (& Gals) are just Great!

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 7th 2008 7:48AM]

It's so funny that all you guys act like fools on a serious thing...

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 2nd 2008 5:23AM]

We're in, we're SO in! Taptu also uses a magenta pink colour for its brand, and you don't see us bullying others around, do you? (Granted we're a wee bit smaller than T-Mobile!)

Here's my contribution:
http://www.taptu.com/blog/2008/04/02/join-the-campaign-to-set-magenta-free/

[(Unverified) Posted Apr 4th 2008 7:29AM]

Next month they will claim the T and you will have to change to "hp://www.engadgemobile.com". And by the way: you should really change your magenta to color:#E20074 to match the color exactly and don't forget the blue as you are definitely selling NIVEA and purple for the MILKA chocolate your website is distributing!