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New Palm Pixi TV ad is full of hope and life minus the creepiness

By Vincent Nguyen on Wednesday, Nov 11th 2009 No Comments

I’m personally happy to see Palm take a new direction with the upcoming Pixi TV spot. The days of that creepy redhead are no more giving way to hope, life and fun. Click over to watch the ad.

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Motorola Droid Review

By Vincent Nguyen on Wednesday, Nov 4th 2009 21 Comments

If you can predict a device’s success by site stats then we’d say the Verizon DROID by Motorola is going to be a hit. A week after launch and the DROID is still topping the charts for reader interest, and you’ve been peppering us with questions and comments about the Android 2.0 device. Set to hit shelves this coming Friday, the Verizon DROID is already being heralded as the device that will change Motorola’s fortunes; is that hyperbole, or is the DROID really that good? We’ve been putting the smartphone through its paces, so read on for the full SlashGear review.

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Verizon DROID by Motorola highlights

By Vincent Nguyen on Friday, Oct 30th 2009 20 Comments

We’ve been avidly playing with the Verizon DROID by Motorola since its launch on Wednesday, and while we think it’s still too early to give a definitive opinion on the Android smartphone either way, we wanted to share some highlights. The Motorola DROID could be one of the most important smartphones of 2009, so check out our early thoughts on battery life, the QWERTY keyboard, some camera disappointments and more, after the cut.

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Lenovo X200 Tablet Review

By Vincent Nguyen on Friday, Oct 30th 2009 1 Comment

There’s no doubting that multitouch is a key buzzword of today, and with the arrival of Windows 7 PCs gain at least software support for two-fingered control. Lenovo have responded by updating their well-esteemed ThinkPad X200 Tablet with Windows 7 and a new, multitouch-friendly display, the former as standard and the latter a paid option. Has the technology come of age, or is it a case of hype overtaking substance? Check out the SlashGear review after the cut.

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BlackBerry Storm2 Review

By Vincent Nguyen on Friday, Oct 30th 2009 No Comments

The original BlackBerry Storm failed to sweep through the smartphone sector in the way RIM had hoped it would, criticized for its frustrating SurePress touchscreen technology, glitchy firmware and – most damningly – not being all that hot at messaging. With the BlackBerry Storm2 9550, RIM claim to have not only addressed all of those elements but more, and so it’s with the mildest of trepidation that we’ve been playing with the new smartphone. Breath of fresh air or an ill wind that blows no good? Read on for the SlashGear review.

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Verizon DROID by Motorola hands-on

By Vincent Nguyen on Wednesday, Oct 28th 2009 No Comments

We’ve just finished a sit-down session with Verizon, Motorola and Google to discuss the first Android 2.0 smartphone of the year, the Verizon DROID by Motorola, and this is certainly one very impressive smartphone. It’s far too early for our full review, but check out some live photos and first impressions after the cut.

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Apple’s 27-inch iMac review

By Vincent Nguyen on Friday, Oct 23rd 2009 3 Comments

It’s the biggest all-in-one Apple have ever offered, not to mention the fastest and most media-centric, and it’s pretty much guaranteed to hypnotize anybody wandering into their local Apple Store. The hyperbole practically writes itself, but at the end of the day is the 27-inch Apple iMac more than just a desktop trophy? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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MacBook Unibody review (late 2009)

By Vincent Nguyen on Thursday, Oct 22nd 2009 3 Comments

With the launch of the unibody MacBook, Apple have not only completed the transition to their newest laptop aesthetic but also narrowed the gap between their entry-level and Pro ranges. On face level that can only mean good things for the end consumer, but does the $999 MacBook really represent the bargain Apple tell us it is? Check out the full SlashGear review after the cut.

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Samsung Moment first-impressions

By Vincent Nguyen on Wednesday, Oct 21st 2009 23 Comments

It’s not the first time we’ve played with the Samsung Moment, but today we’ve had the chance to take Sprint’s newest smartphone away and unbox it. The Moment is the carrier’s second Android handset (after the non-QWERTY HTC Hero), packing a slide-out keyboard, 3.2-inch AMOLED touchscreen and both EVDO Rev.A and WiFi b/g. Check out our hands-on gallery, unboxing video and some first-impressions of the Samsung Moment after the cut.

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Apple new iMac first-impressions

By Vincent Nguyen on Wednesday, Oct 21st 2009 2 Comments

There’s been plenty of rumor and speculation over the past few months, but Apple have finally unveiled their updated iMac desktops, and we’ve already got the 27-inch model here to review. Already up for sale in the Apple Store for $1,699, our review unit has a 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and ATI Radeon HD4670 graphics. After the cut, our image gallery with some hands-on first impressions.

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