Do You Really Need a 4G Phone Right Now?

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4G is here! More Gs means more faster, right? And who doesn't want their phone to be faster? Except—maybe you don't need 4G today. What are you gonna do with all those Gs?Today's 4G networks (leaving the semantic niggles of 4G aside) offer real-world downstream speeds that range from 3-6Mbps on Sprint's WiMax, 3-6Mbps on T-Mobile's HSPA+ network, and Verizon's promised 5-12Mbps. That's roughly 2x-6x faster than the 3G speeds we were seeing a year ago; it's closer to DSL-level speeds in lots of cities across the US. When I peer over people's shoulders to see what they're looking on their smartphone (I'm very nosy) half the time they're looking...

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Time To Switch To An Apple Macbook

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The Apple MacBook is the most talked about laptop this year, but does it live up to its hype? The Apple MacBook is a follow up from the Apple MacBook Pro giving a more consumer-friendly price with a new design. Around a thousand dollars cheaper the Macbook pro, the Macbook still has a lot of the same cool features: • Has an updated Intel's Core 2 Duo CPU • A built in Webcam with remote control • Is able to run Windows XP • Two USB 2.0 Ports • FireWire 400 The MacBook definitely lives up to its expectations starting at only 1,099 dollars. These 13.3 inch laptops can almost do everything their predecessor MacBook Pro can, costing a thousand dollars...

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Types Of Mobile Display Technologies

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A handset might seem to be just a device tnat lets you zaiK on a cellular network, but actually, there is a lot you need to know about handsets before you go out and buy one. What do you need? What kind of form factors are available? What about the battery? Then, there’s the camera to be considered. Also, if a mobile phone is to be really mobile, you need to consider connectivity options. Then there are accessories to jazz up your phone -We round off this chapter with descriptions of a few especially desirable phones. Display Types Not only do mobile phone displays show caller information, menu options, contacts, etc., mobile phone displays...

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T-Mobile Sidekick: Chip Off The Old Block

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T-Mobile is one of the leading cell phone service providers in the US. It has become a popular operator thanks to its customer-friendly payment scheme. T-Mobile has come up with many innovative schemes to retain its top position in the US market. One of such initiatives is the marketing of the T-Mobile Sidekick. The Sidekick is a multipurpose phone, with great messaging, browsing, and gaming options. The Sidekick marketing initiative put T-Mobile in the top spot in the US cellphone market. Now it has launched the T-Mobile Sidekick II, an improvement on the original Sidekick. T-Mobile Sidekick II retails at T-Mobile stores and can be used with...

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Portable Media Inputs For Computers

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Portable media is one of the most popular things that can be used. Whether it is for an MP3 player, a digital camera or something that is just used to transport files around, portable media can be used to easily transfer information from one computer to another. There are numerous portable media inputs to look into. The most popular of the portable media inputs for computers is the USB input. The Universal Serial Bus input is used to improve plug and play compatibility so that devices can be easily connected to a computer without having to restart the computer or install additional software. Flash drives are especially popular among USB inputs,...

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HP Pavilion Media Center TV M7350N PC

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Let us start at the very beginning when we get to know this computer called HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7350n PC. You may be interested to know that this computer has many names and some of its aliases are: • HP Pavilion Media Center EL406AA • HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7350n • HP Pavilion Media Center • Hewlett-Packard EL406AA • Or simply as the Hewlett-Packard TV m7350n. Such technology is expected to be really functional. What’s in the HP Pavilion Media Center TV that makes it unique? For one, the HP Pavilion Media Center TV m7350n PC has an Intel processor with processor class D. It has a processing speed of 2.8 GHz, and a 2 GB installed...

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The Sony VAIO keeps on improving

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The best of the Sony VAIO laptops are known for coming with very high-quality components, and the current range doesn’t disappoint. The processors are Intel Core Duo (Intel’s latest dual-core processor), Fujitsu supply the hard disks and Samsung the memory – no cheap knockoffs from the Far East make it into Sony’s laptops. Each laptop also comes with a special kind of Sony screen, called X-Brite, that makes the image on the screen appear brighter and clearer. These screens are widescreen, to allow you to view films easily on your laptop and have a wider area to work with when you’re just using the computer normally. Each series of models within...

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Bluetooth Headset Basics Revealed

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What is a Bluetooth headset? You've certainly seen them, those things connected to people's ears that make them look like they just walked out of a Star Trek convention. At first glance, it almost looks like a giant bug has attached itself to the side of the person's face, causing a moment of alarm as one prepares either to help the poor victim or run for cover. Other times, people walk down the street, apparently talking to themselves in either calm or vigorous tones. It isn't until a quick turn of the head reveals a Bluetooth headset. A Bluetooth headset is an odd name for what this little gizmo is and does. First of all, it's usually not...

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The New Xbox 360 Elite Video Game Player: Overview And Opinions

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As you might have heard, there's a new console in town: Xbox 360™ Elite. For those of you who are not hardcore gamers or are parents of one, you may not know much about the Xbox 360 Elite that was recently released by Microsoft. The Xbox 360 Elite is the third and most expensive variation of the Xbox 360 console in addition to “core” and “premium.” Xbox 360 Elite is equipped with a premium black finish, three powerful core processors, full surround sound, a high-definition multimedia interface (HDMI) cable, and DVD playback. Xbox 360 Elite is now the premier Xbox 360 console package that includes a large 120GB hard drive, a HDMI port, a high-definition...

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iPod Nano Camera, Newest Model - A Review of its Video Camera

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Apple's latest presentation in its iPod series, the 5th generation iPod Nano Camera Newest Model, was launched on 9th September, 2009. A video camera on your music player This small, compact and portable gadget has a video camera with a large 2.2 inch screen. The camera with a lens of the size of a bead is located at the lower back of the iPod. The iPod Nano camera, with an in-built microphone, is very easy to use and can be accessed only after two clicks on its menu. It has a 640x480-pixel resolution and can sync with most video playback and streaming software. While the iPod Nano 8GB size can store up to impressive 7 hours of...

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The Ipod Generations

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The original iPod (mp3 mp4 player) introduced on 23 October 2001 marked the first iPod generation, and the latest iPod introduced on 12 October 2005 marked the fifth iPod generation, which was subsequently revised with a revision iPod model on September 2006, often referred to as generation 5.5. Note that the generations are referred with reference to the model name and not with reference to the date of release. For a better understanding about iPod generations, check the following: On October 23, 2001, the first generation of iPod was released. The model name was iPod and had the storage capacity of 5 to 10 gb. It used FireWire connection...

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Latest Computers

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This year, I have decided that I need a laptop for Christmas. Because I write for a living, I spend a lot of time on our family PC, and it leaves little time for anyone else to use it. I want to get a laptop so that I can do my work and my husband and my daughter can still have time to do whatever they want or need to do on the PC. We may even ditch this PC and get one of the latest computers for our family to use. This will depend on the budget though, and whether we can afford both remains to be seen.The problem with going out and getting the latest computers is that they seem to be old the moment you leave the store with them. I have seen...

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How Are the Latest Laptop Reviews Helpful?

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There are many latest gadgets, each more innovative and tempting than the previous one, coming into the electronic market each day. Laptops are one of the favorites among these gadgets. They have become a part of the lifestyle of people today and have become a necessity. They provide connectivity to friends, office work, entertainment and a lot more options. Before choosing a laptop, there are a number of things that you should consider and give a thought to. One of the best ways to decide on your notebook is by reading latest laptop reviews. Before you visit the store to make a choice, it is good to go through a few latest laptop...

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Motorola W375 - The Latest Camera Phone From Net10 and Tracfone

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The Motorola W375 is one of the nicest phones Net10 and Tracfone have offered. This phone has almost the same feel as the Razr. It is thicker and a little bit narrower than the Razr. But the solid like you have something solid in your hand feel is there. It is identical to the Moto W370 with the addition of a camera.The Moto W375 from Net10 is a Single rate flip phone. No extra charges for Long Distance within the United States and No roaming charges either.To set up your Net Ten phone for international calls go to the Net10 Website and select the "International Long Distance" link on the home page. You will be asked to put in your...

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Review - Sony PSP

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I'm fairly certain there are folks at Nintendo feeling some serious self-loathing right about now. You see, back in the mid-90's Nintendo contracted Sony to develop a CD-ROM drive for the Super Nintendo. As the project progressed, a number of factors (one of them being the spectacular failure of the Sega CD and its' followup the 32X) led Nintendo to can the project. Sony was left holding the bag, with a CD-based gaming system but no one to sell it to.Making proverbial lemonade from lemons, Sony turned around and produced what is perhaps the most successful game console in history, the Sony Playstation. The result? For the first time...

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Latest Sony Ericsson Phones - Experience the Ultimate Mobile Communication

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Yes Sony Ericsson the renowned makers of world best music mobile phones have come again with various handsets to win the hearts of people around the world.One of them is Sony Ericsson C702. It is a phone that has got futuristic looks and very elegant design. With dimensions of 106 x 48 x 15.5 mm it proves that it can fit easily into the hands of any user while the weight of 105 grams is just icing on the cake. Another USP of this widget from Sony Ericsson is its extraordinary display screen. Yes it has got a TFT display screen that comes preloaded with screensavers and wallpapers. In addition to that it has got the size of 2.2 inches...

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Latest Nokia Phones Are Fantastic Multimedia Phones

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Mobile phones have become the best companion of people these days. No one can think of going anywhere without keeping mobile phone. Phones can help one to stay connected with the world. Anytime and anywhere, phones can help the user. One can call, message, chat and enjoy with the phone. Latest Nokia phones which are getting popularity these days are Nokia N97, Nokia 6700, Nokia E71, Nokia E52, Nokia X6 and many more. Lets discuss the feature of some of these handsets to understand them in more better way.Let's welcome Nokia N97 which is one of the fantastic Nokia N-series handsets. Great looks and fascinating feature of this gadget...

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Capture Lifetime Memories by High Definition Sony Digital Camera

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Whenever name Sony is mentioned, the first thing that crosses the mind is Sony cameras. Though Sony is a big name for IT products and electronics in professional and consumer markets, Sony cameras rule the roost. Fortunately, for the Sony fans, latest models of Sony cameras are available throughout the country.H-series Sony digital camera is known for high quality zoom digital lenses and features image stabilized optical zoom of 12x, shutter priority mode, aperture, manual, focal length range 36-432 millimeters and electronic viewfinders. The series also presents boosted sensitivity along with clear RAE technology of noise reduction....

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Playstation 3 160GB Review

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Here is one for all you gamers out there. The latest PlayStation 3 is set for release just in time for Christmas. This 160gb version is the fifth PlayStation 3 to be released and joins the 20gb, 40gb, 60gb and 80gb versions already out on the market.This latest version has most of the features of it's predecessors, with one exception of course being the huge 160gb hard drive. Before we take a closer look at this, lets look at the impressive features that can be found in all versions of the PlayStation 3.A cool sleek design that looks awesome in any entertainment system.Players can connect with other gamers from across the globe or ...

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Best Among the Latest - Motorola Phones

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Motorola is one of the few companies that offers good looking handset with latest technology, making them a complete package. The handsets are handy, easy to use and easy to carry as well. Of late, company has been producing many handsets with technologies like Wi-Fi, smart phones, music phones with stereo speakers etc. Recently it launched its first Android OS based phone to keep in sync with the market aiming at not just business class, but at people who believe in working hard and partying harder.With its latest Motorola Cliq, Motorola has arrived. Its a unique phone that is aimed at a large user base. With this handset, Motorola...

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Samsung IceTouch MP3 Player

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Samsung's New IceTouch PMPSamsung is set to release in mid 2010 their latest innovation called the IceTouch. It is an mp3 player that plays videos and music. On the coolness level it marks pretty high. It comes in both an 8 GB version and a 16 GB version. It comes with Samsung's TouchWiz Sweep UI and also supports multimedia formats including FLAC, MP3HD, DivX/Xvid, H.264 etc. So basically it adds more audio formats than any other player currently on the market. Add to this the IceTouch also has DNSe 3.0 and 5.1-channel sound enhancement technology. So you can hook this up to your home stereo. It even comes with an FM tuner.But what...

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Noise Isolating Headphones - Do You Think You Need Headphones Like This?

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Ever tried to listen to the songs in your mp3 player while in a crowded place with so much buzzing of voices, and didn't you ever wish you had some sort of noise isolating headphones? What looked like a fantasy for many music lovers years ago had become an extreme reality to the present generation. Along with the creation of portable media playing devices such as the Apple's iPods and Microsoft's Zune, it was only a matter of time before anyone actually came up with noise isolating headphones.As their names already suggest, these headphones are not just any other listening apparatus out there. Sure, their basic and main purpose is...

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