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More gadget lust: StreetDeck in-car computer
01 December 06 08:42 AM | JoeFuture | with no comments

Got $2199 burning a hole in your pocket? If you have room for this bad boy in your dash, the StreetDeck in-car computer is a pretty fantastic little device. It features a 1GHz CPU running WindowsXP with customer software for watching movies, listening...

Filed under: tech, gps

Gadget lust - the Garmin nuvi 350
30 November 06 10:07 PM | JoeFuture | with no comments

I recently tangled briefly with a generic Sirf III compact flash GPS in my Dell Axim x50v Pocket PC. The results were, well, less than stellar. In addition to the fact that the screen wasn't bright enough to read unless it was mounted under my stereo...

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Sony UX280P for just $1299?
28 November 06 10:19 PM | JoeFuture | with no comments

If you're as excited about the Sony UX280P as I am but the fat $1890 price tag puts your giddyness on standby, you should know about Sony's laptop trade-in program. Trade in any working Sony laptop at TechDepot and get $600 off a new UX280P at...

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I'm in love with the Sony Vaio UX280P
26 November 06 07:54 PM | JoeFuture | 2 comment(s)

Sony's entry into the UMPC market is spectacular, in my opinion. The UX280P features a bright 1024x600 4.5" touchscreen display, 1.2GHz Core Solo processor w/ Centrino chipset, WiFi 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth, a slide-out keyboard, 1GB RAM, 40GB...

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Why I love Vonage
25 November 06 12:00 AM | JoeFuture | with no comments

You've seen their goofy ads and maybe you've also heard about 911 troubles with VOIP (that's Voice Over Internet Protocol) telephone companies. Well I've had Vonage for over a year and I love it. Aside from only costing $24.95 for the...

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Zune for $225 at Dell through 11/29
21 November 06 11:47 PM | JoeFuture | with no comments

Dell Home is selling the black 30GB Zune for just $225 with free shipping. Their current promotion on all accessories (including Zune) is 10% off $200 or 15% off $400. They appear to have all 3 Zune colors in stock currently.

Filed under: tech, deals, zune

Wi Fi(ght about it?)
19 November 06 11:04 PM | JoeFuture | with no comments

Can't we all just get along? Looks like some company is claiming patent infringement by nearly everyone who implements WiFi protocols 802.11 a/g. That's nearly everyone mind you :) Read the full article at PocketPC Thoughts: WiFi Trouble Up Ahead

Filed under: tech