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iPhone Magic

April 30th, 2009

I just got myself an iPhone and it can do magic things. More about my magic: www.marcotempest.com Thanks for watching!

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iPhone?

April 30th, 2009

Computer Geek asked: I am planning on getting the iphone when it comes out. I would like to know a few things about it. What are the pros and cons of getting it? Anything would be helpful!
CG

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ARTICLE: The Chop Shop: What Pre parts cost (and the latest launch rumors)

April 30th, 2009

If you’re the type who loves breaking down computers, clocks, and other devices just to see what’s in there, or you dig numbers and cost-to-mark-up ratios, you might like this story from BusinessWeek. The news outlet took a look at the as-yet-unreleased Pre and reported on some estimates of what all those parts could cost Palm.

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ARTICLE: Do My Job: Get a free Palm (Pre?) if you promise to review it

April 30th, 2009

While Palm’s look but don’t touch policy regarding Pre at press events has been a bit frustrating, I have to hand it to them here.

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ARTICLE: Verizon asks for more time to finish divesting Alltel markets

April 30th, 2009

Though Verizon Wireless’ official acquisition of Alltel Wireless closed on January 9th, the carrier had until May 9th to spin off the markets agreed to be divested as a part of the deal.

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ARTICLE: Motorola A4500 world phone sneak peek, courtesy of FCC

April 30th, 2009

It may not be the best looking device on the planet, but the Verizon-bound Motorola A4500 world phone does receive a few points for decent features.

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ARTICLE: Amazon buys Lexcycle (maker of iPhone app Stanza)

April 30th, 2009

Who didn’t know that Amazon was serious about ebook readers? Kindle’s been stoking readers’ burning desire to read digitally on the go for years, not to mention its recent App Store entry, Kindle for iPhone

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ARTICLE: Nokia N97 finally heading to US shores soon?

April 30th, 2009

Holy shmoly — Is the N-series flagship smartphone finally coming our way? After months of waiting, I was actually starting to believe this device was a myth, a fictional concoction on par with the chronicles of Zeus or Hercules. (Actually, Nokia’s based in Finland, but I didn’t know any Finnish lore to reference.) The N97, aka “Snow White” — the object of lust for many an American Nokia fankid — may finally be on its way

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Press Release: VERIZON WIRELESS’ VZ NAVIGATOR GOES GLOBAL

April 30th, 2009

Motorola Q1 loss widens, beats Wall Street expectations, claims Android devices in Q4

April 30th, 2009

Motorola reported a net loss of $231 million or 10 cents per share in the first quarter 2009, still beating Wall Street expectations which pegged the loss, excluding items, at 11 cents per share. The loss was widened from a $194 million loss or 9 cents per share, in the same quarter last year. CEO Sanjay Jha said that cost reduction strategies of $1.5 billion helped the company recoup from a disappointing fourth quarter, when the company reported a net loss of $3.6 billion and a 51 percent decrease in handset sales.

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