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nokia lumia 800

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:08:48 -0600

Question
Cell Phones, NOKIA, Lumia 800
how much it rates

Please help me find a Verizon capable cell phone with qwerty that doesn't require a data plan

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:12:46 -0600

Discussion
Cell Phones
I want to add another line to my Verizon family share plan & I can't afford another data plan. I need qwerty for texting capibities. My bill is already over $200 a month and I am not able to work anymore. Anybody have any ideas?

hTC explorer vs LG optimus net

Sun, 15 Jan 2012 06:54:31 -0600

Discussion
Cell Phones, HTC, Explorer
I want to buy a low end smartphone.my choices are hTC explorer and lg optimus net.which should i buy?is there any probability of decreasing price of explorer? PLZ reply..

What do you expect from the CES 2012?

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 04:10:00 -0600

Discussion
Cameras, Notebooks, Desktop Computers, Cell Phones, Tablets
There will be lots of phones, notebooks, tablets, cameras, gaming pc's and portable devices and basically everything a gadget freak could possibly wish for. I'm particularly looking forward to see decent ultra-portable notebooks and the nVidia Tegra 3 cpu's in tablets.

What are you looking...

Multicore vs Multithread

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:20:50 -0600

Discussion
CPU, Intel, Core i3-350M
With processors these days getting bigger and bigger and faster and faster, phones soon to join the fray with their own quad-core, I got to thinking about the differences between having four core and having four threads, aside of just having multiple physical cores and multiple line running into them.Running...

Help selecting a new laptop

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:01:01 -0600

Question
Notebooks
I am trying to help a friend pick out a new laptop for school/future-work. They plan to do a lot with MS Office and maybe a little photo editing. Price cap of $1000, looking to get the most bang for the buck, but need quality most of all.

What would you recommend?

What would you...

Best Android apps - add the newest apps you think are worth checking out.

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:16:00 -0600

Discussion
Cell Phones, Operating Systems, Tablets, Google, Android
There are hundreds of apps we all might find interesting without even knowing they exist. Let's change that. Just mention your favorite apps here and add the new ones you think are worth checking out. Direct link to the store will be appreciated.

Interesting: Android phones being tracked by carriers. Do you care?

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:19:22 -0600

Discussion
Cell Phones, Operating Systems, Google, Android
Apparently there's a software installed on most of the Android phones called Carrier IQ, which logs the user's activity without users being aware it does so. It seems to be running on most of HTC, Samsung and other mobile devices with very small chance of regular user finding and turning it off.

General opinion about Sony tablet S?

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:24:53 -0600

Discussion
Tablets, Sony, Tablet S
Anyone tried this? How do you find it?

PK5000 and WDS - Is it true?

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:00:36 -0600

Question
Networking Devices, Actiontec, PK5000
According to Actiontec's website (http://www.actiontec.com/support/product_details.php?pid=195&typ=all#q17), WDS is not supported. But that may be from the initial production software of the unit.

Can anyone confirm if the PK5000 has WDS? I have a spare one, but no a/c adapter, but would...