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BlackBerry Desktop Manager for Mac on the way

By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Jul 20th 2009 No Comments

If you use a BlackBerry and have a Mac computer, you’ve probably been irritated by the lack of compatibility. But now it seems RIM is stepping up to the plate with their Desktop Manager for Mac OS 10.5.5.

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Zoom Q3 Handy Video Recorder announced

By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Jul 20th 2009 No Comments

Zoom has announced today a brand new device called the Q3 Handy Video Recorder. This gadget offers pro-level audio and video recording for anyone that needs fantastic audio along with stunning video capture.

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Kingston 256GB DataTraveler 300 revealed

By Brenda Stokes on Monday, Jul 20th 2009 No Comments

Kingston announced a new device today called the DataTraveler 300 and it packs in 256GB of storage space all in a slim flash drive design. Actually, it’s storage capacity breaks records, doubling the amount the closest competitor offers.

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Olympus Stylus TOUGH-6010 series revealed

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Jul 17th 2009 1 Comment

In case you’ve been holding out for a new model camera that sports a rough around the edges appeal, you might be pleased to hear Olympus revealed today their Stylus TOUGH-6010 series, which offers a tough outer shell and competent features.

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Alienware Nebula Red M17x added to line up

By Brenda Stokes on Friday, Jul 17th 2009 1 Comment

Alienware is known for their gaming notebooks and computers and they’ve just announced a new version of their M17x notebook called the Nebula Red. While not exactly revolutionary, this new version does add a few features worth noting.

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Dell Vostro all-in-one desktop revealed

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Jul 16th 2009 1 Comment

Dell did something quite different today by adding an all-in-one desktop model to their Vostro line. This new PC is aptly called the Vostro All In One and is meant for those seeking a strictly business option.

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iLuv offers iPhone and iPod shuffle headphones

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Jul 16th 2009 No Comments

iLuv revealed two new in-ear headphone models today that are sure to please iPhone 3GS and iPod shuffle owners. The new headphones include the iEP515 and the iEP315, both of which act as upgrades to the headphones that come standard with Apple portables.

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Dell Inspiron 13 gets design makeover

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Jul 16th 2009 No Comments

Dell rolled out an update to their Inspiron 13 notebook today in Singapore to little fanfare. However, The new design offers a more rounded look and an LED-backlit display that’s sure to attract some attention.

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Amazon will replace Kindle 2 screens for free

By Brenda Stokes on Thursday, Jul 16th 2009 No Comments

kindlecrackintro As you’ve probably heard by now, Amazon has come under fire recently for the screens on the Kindle 2. Apparently, they’ve been cracking left and right and Amazon was requiring people to pay a $200 replacement fee to have them fixed.

But a $5 million class action lawsuit brought up yesterday against the company seems to have done the trick, as Amazon has just announced they’ll be repairing Kindle 2 models for free. Well, replacing is more the right word.

The Amazon Kindle 2 currently costs $299, so a $200 replacement fee was rather outlandish, especially for what seems to be a design flaw–not carelessness by Kindle owners. But it looks like everything is solved now.

Canon LV-7275 computer projector offers affordability

By Brenda Stokes on Wednesday, Jul 15th 2009 No Comments

Canon introduced a new projector today meant for use with computers called the LV-7275 that actually falls beneath the $1,000 price point and offers a 1,024 x 768 resolution with 2,600 lumens.

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