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Maemo: Take It or Leave It.

Nokia is following suit with Google and Apple and is telling cell carriers that they are NOT allowed to customize their new high-end Maemo cell phone.
Controlling the user experience is very important in branding and perhaps it’s time to look at phones like the Europeans do… at the phone, not the provider.
[phone scoop]

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AT&T’s A-List

If you use AT&T cellular service like I do and have one of two plans, you’re getting a free bonus on September 20!
Here’s the gist:
On September 20, you can pick 5 or 10 phones to call (cell or landline) and call for free without using any of your minutes.
Qualification:
Customers with individual Nation plans of $59.99 [...]

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Backup Online with Mozy

As a computer technician, I’m repeatedly asked what the best method for backing a computer up is. A caveat is usually simple and automatic. I’ve been using a product called Mozy since 2006 and absolutely love it. There’s nothing wrong with it as far as I can tell and believe me, I tend to push [...]

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The 5 Characters Every JRPG has

First of all when I say JRPG what I mean is Japanese RPG. They are the pinnacle of linear storytelling with just enough side quests to make you think that it’s somewhat free roaming. They generally have great storyline with fun mechanics and good graphics, however, there is one thing that ties them all together: [...]

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Pac Man Egg Chair

It’s only a concept, but Austin Powers would be proud, I’d think!

[See BehanceNetwork for more pics]

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JVC’s Thin 32-inch Display

If you like ‘em thin and expensive, this 32-inch display from JVC ( LT-32WX50) will set you back three grand, but you’re getting a 1/4″ (6.4mm) thick display with amazing contrast ratio (4000:1).
Stock photos and press release below:

JVC Announces Super Slim & Light Flat Panel Monitor 32-inch LED backlit monitor measures just ΒΌ-inch deep ATLANTA, [...]

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Black Screen of Death

It’s great, I think, that the Dallas Cowboys use Windows to power their marquees, but apparently the machines needed to be upgraded or at least not be surfing the pr0n…

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Garry’s Mod $5 on Steam

If you’ve played Half Life 2 and seen any videos, especially the goofy ones, you’ve likely seen gmod or Gary’s Mod, in action. Right now, you can get it for 1/2 off: just $5!
Frankly, I don’t do a lot of modding, but I felt this was a pretty damn good offer to pass up. This [...]

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Powering Fast Food

A fast food restaurant in Hillside, NJ has a new power source that’s pretty darn cool! MotionPower is the company that installed the new device and it generates power every time a vehicle drives thru.
Basically, when a car runs over a plate and pushes it down, it generates power. Multiply that by 100,000 [...]

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