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The Most Disappointing Sansa Fuze+ Unboxing Ever

{ Posted on Sep 03 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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Seeing that SanDisk started shipping the new Fuze+ from SanDisk.com, I cancelled my order at Amazon and placed an overnight order on SanDisk.com. On the invoice there were two items, the Fuze+ and something called “SanDisk Product Review Request”. Turns ...Read More »

Sony’s Walkman Outsells Apple For the First Time in Japan

{ Posted on Sep 02 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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AFP reports that Sony’s market share for MP3 players for last month was 47.8% compared to Apple’s 44%. Since the early reign of the cassette Walkman’s that started over 3 decades ago, it looks like Sony is back on top for portable players ...Read More »

SanDisk Sansa Fuze+ Shipping- Plus First Impressions

{ Posted on Sep 02 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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ABI forum member glove4 received his Fuze+ today ordered from SanDisk.com. Amazon is note quite shipping yet but will likely be available shortly. Mine should be here soon, so expect a full on review to follow but in the mean ...Read More »

Samsung Galaxy Tab Gets Official–Froyo Now and Gingerbread Later

{ Posted on Sep 02 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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I have always been impressed with Samsung’s MP3 players. They do a really nice job build quality and have some thoughtful user interfaces so I will be sure to pick up a Samsung tablet to be released later ...Read More »

Samsung takes on the Apple iPad with the 7 inch Galaxy Tab device

{ Posted on Sep 02 2010 by Matthew Miller }
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We can expect to see several Android-based tablet devices coming out to take on the iPad and Samsung looks to have a winner with the Galaxy Tab. Read More »

Why buy an Apple TV when Roku players already do it all and more?

{ Posted on Sep 01 2010 by Matthew Miller }
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The Apple TV looks like a slick piece of hardware, but the Roku players already provide the same capability with more content so I don’t understand why someone would buy the Apple TV. Read More »

Is Apple’s new iPod nano the perfect geek watch?

{ Posted on Sep 01 2010 by Matthew Miller }
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Apple announced the new iPod nano today and brings a small multi-touch display to an extremely small square form factor. Will geeks adopt it as a watch with the right accessory? Read More »

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{ Posted on Sep 01 2010 by The Mobile Gadgeteer Blog RSS | ZDNet }
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Watching Apple’s Live Special Event Stream from a train

{ Posted on Sep 01 2010 by Joel Evans }
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With Apple’s new Live Streaming, I’m experiencing the Special Event live, on the go Read More »

Five New Archos Tablets Featuring Android

{ Posted on Aug 31 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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Archos updates their tablet line with 5 new all running Android. I always loved Archos hardware but always had an ill feeling towards their software and custom Android builds on their previous generation of tablets. However I still get excited ...Read More »

Review: Ruggedize your iPhone 4 with the OtterBox Defender Series

{ Posted on Aug 31 2010 by Joel Evans }
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The OtterBox Defender Series for iPhone 4 is a must-have for your rugged and not so rugged lifestyle Read More »

SanDisk Officially Announces the Fuze+

{ Posted on Aug 31 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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Update: Now available to pre-order on Amazon. It has been awhile since we heard anything from the SanDisk Sansa line of MP3 players and we have seen some leaks of the Fuze+ a few weeks ago but today SanDisk announces the ...Read More »

Phillips GoGear Connect Android Based PMP

{ Posted on Aug 31 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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Phillips will show of a new PMP based on Android. Which flavor of android is unclear but they do tout Android Market as the place to download apps unlike Archos failed attempts at an Android device. The features mentioned make it ...Read More »

Borders fires back at Amazon and B&N with $99 ebook reader and color options

{ Posted on Aug 31 2010 by Matthew Miller }
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$99 seems to be the magical ebook reader price and Borders now hits it with one model while also now offering Android-based color ebook readers. The ebook war continues to be a hot one. Read More »

Sigma APO 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM Lens For Nikon

{ Posted on Aug 31 2010 by Johan }
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Sigma Apo has rolled out the 70-200mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens for Nikon DSLR. Constructed of 22 elements in 17 groups, the tele zoom lens has a filter thread size of 77mm and has an iris diaphragm with ...Read More »

My iPhone 3G is alive again, thanks to iOS 4.1

{ Posted on Aug 30 2010 by Joel Evans }
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We put iOS 4.1 on an iPhone 3G and found it to be a great performer. Why didn’t iOS 4 work so good to begin with? Read More »

iOS 4.1 rumored to fix troubled iPhone 3G

{ Posted on Aug 28 2010 by Joel Evans }
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Could iOS 4.1 finally make iOS 4 on the iPhone 3G usable? Read More »

The Tamron SP 70-300mm Lens Is Now Available For Pre-order At Jessops

{ Posted on Aug 27 2010 by Johan }
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The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD lens is now available for pre-order at UK retailer Jessops for £429.99 each. The Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD utilizes an advanced optical design that features an LD (Low ...Read More »

Pardon the Mess

{ Posted on Aug 25 2010 by Grahm Skee }
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We have upgraded our CMS to WordPress, it was a bit rushed since we had to get off of a legacy install of Movable Type that had security exploits. Since is was rushed there are a lot of design elements ...Read More »

Evernote showcases apps and products in The Trunk

{ Posted on Aug 25 2010 by Matthew Miller }
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Evernote is one of the most useful services I have found on my mobile devices and they are now showcasing third party products in The Trunk. Read More »

App search engine competition heating up

{ Posted on Aug 25 2010 by Joel Evans }
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With Google and Apple not focusing on App search, the door is wide open for competition and innovation. Read More »

New Apple TV to be iTV running iOSTV?

{ Posted on Aug 24 2010 by Joel Evans }
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The latest rumors are putting a refreshed Apple TV on the market for under $99 in September. Will you pick one up? Read More »

Redrock Nano Range For HDSLR Cameras

{ Posted on Aug 23 2010 by Johan }
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The Redrock Nano is a new range of accessories and rigs for HDSLR cameras, which is designed for low-cost entry level, photojournalism/documentary, and discreet shooting applications. What makes the Nano special is that it is manufactured to precision professional standards, ...Read More »

Apple’s fix for iOS4 on 3G coming soon

{ Posted on Aug 21 2010 by Joel Evans }
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If you don’t want to rollback your iPhone 3G to iPhone OS 3.13, a fix may be coming soon from Apple Read More »

Donate to more than 23,000 charities with PayPal Mobile

{ Posted on Aug 18 2010 by Joel Evans }
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PayPal streamlines the donation process with the latest release of its App Read More »
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