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T-Mobile Pulse Smartphone

First Pay-As-You-Go Android 1.5, Qualcomm MSM7200A Chipset, 3.5-in HVGA Touchscreen
By on Thursday, 3. September 2009

There is no doubt that the use of smartphones is on the rise. They are becoming more affordable and easier to use and people are beginning to lose some of the fear they initially had about the viability of such technology. Now, that being said, there is still the whole [...]

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Kodak ESP 3250 and 5250 All-in-One Printers

Kodacolor Ultra-Cheap Inks, LCD Screens, Wi-Fi, Multi-Function Card Reader
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

We all know how the printer companies make their money. It’s all about the refills, right? They lure you in with promises of great print quality, wireless connectivity, little, shiny LCD screens, and super-fast print speeds and the next thing you know you have to take out a second mortgage [...]

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NETGEAR RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router

680 MHz MIPS Processor, 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Frequency Bands, Integrated DLNA
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

I’m not normally one to get all that excited about a new wireless router, but when I caught wind of the latest product introduction from NETGEAR I have to admit I got a little tingly inside. The WNDR3700 RangeMax Dual Band Wireless-N Gigabit Router is not your ordinary wireless router. [...]

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Verizon UMW190 USB World Modem

Global Connectivity, Dual-Band CDMA/Tri-Band UMTS/HSPA, Quad-Band GSM
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

For those of us that travel around the world frequently, there is one thing upon which we can always count; the inevitable problems that come with roaming with your cell phone or smartphone. It would seem that the communications world has come a long way with the increasingly large number [...]

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HTC Touch2/HTC MEGA Smartphone

2.8-in QVGA Touchscreen, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth, A2DP, 3.2MP Fixed-Focus Camera, 3.5mm Headset Jack
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

HTC Corporation announced today the introduction of their new HTC Touch2 (also known as the HTC Mega) smartphone. This is one of the first mobile phones to include Microsoft’s new Windows Phone software utilizing Windows Mobile 6.5 and new Windows Phone services like My Phone and Windows Marketplace. The HTC [...]

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USB Snoop Stick Computer Monitoring Dongle

Remotely Monitor Computer Use, Browsing, IM, Screenshot Capability
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

So are you one of those super paranoid individuals that’s constantly worried about what your kids or significant others are up to on your computer? Are you concerned that your children are being exposed to endless streams of violence or pornography when you can’t be there to monitor their computer [...]

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Opera Release 10

New Enhanced Browser Interface, Compression Technology to Increase Browsing Speed, Integrated Email Client
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

Where once Microsoft Internet Explorer reigned supreme, the world of web browsers is certainly opening up. With players like FireFox and Safari making significant in-roads with less complicated, far less bloated browsers, it is no surprise that the developers at Opera Software are vying for their piece of the pie. [...]

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Parrot RKi8400 In-Dash Car Stereo for iPhone

Hands-Free Calls, Bluetooth Connectivity, 2.4-in LCD, Detachable Faceplate, USB/SD
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

So what are your options when it comes to integrating your iPhone into your automotive environment? You can purchase a separate Bluetooth cradle so you can make hands-free calls through your car speakers via some type of FM-band transmitter, you can jack your iPhone into your stereo if your car [...]

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NEC MultiSync EA190M 19-in LCD Monitor

Eco-Friendly, 1280x1024, 5:4 Aspect Ratio, 5ms Response Time, 900:1 Contrast Ratio
By on Wednesday, 2. September 2009

The latest monitor offering from NEC might not be that impressive when it comes to size or resolution, but given the way they are marketing it, I don’t think that was their intent. The biggest buzz in the computer display market seems to be energy-savings. With so many LCDs abuzz [...]

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Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod/Computer Speaker

Dual Long-Throw 2.5-in Woofers, Dual 0.75-in Horn-Loaded Tweeters, 1000mA Rapid Recharge Circuit, S-Video Out, Bi-Amplified
By on Tuesday, 1. September 2009

Klipsch is definitely known for their sound systems and they have some of the best iPod docks on the market. They realize that sound quality and craftsmanship is key to consumer acceptance and they have taken it to heart in their latest creation, the Klipsch iGroove SXT iPod/Computer Speaker. They [...]

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