iDead: MacWorld's iPhone D.O.A.

MacWorld believes they may have the world's first Dead on Arrival iPhone. Dan Moren waited in line and brought his phone home, only to find that it was unresponsive. He plugged it into the dock, briefly saw the Apple logo, and then the screen went dark, "seemingly forever."

He says all CPR attempts on his iPhone have failed, and Apple's troubleshooting has not fared any better. He hopes that the battery may recharge if he keeps the iPhone plugged in to the AC adapter overnight, but he expects he may hear that inevitable flatline anyways. Hold back the tears, Moren. We are all praying for you.

Update: Jim Dalrymple, also from MacWorld, was unable to activate his own iPhone, and is also considerably upset. Anti-MacWorld conspiracy, anyone?

Update 2: After spending a good amount of time contemplating life and finding peace with his dead iPhone, Moren has discovered numerous ways to utilize your new $600 paperweight, if you're one of the unlucky who's iPhone is iDead.

-Stare into the inky blackness of the dead iPhone screen
-Straighten that wobbly kitchen chair
-Bait to lure unsuspecting iPhone wanters down a dark alley and take their wallet
-A make-up mirror
-Conversation piece
-Blunt object to brain people with when the conversation turns to "Hey, is that a dead iPhone?"
-Make phone calls... to the dead

Moren has made a Genius Bar appointment for tomorrow. It will be the first test of how well Apple deals with dead iPhones. Stay tuned.