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Treo 800w spec sheets and training materials reveal details, lack of MMS

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2008-06-28 23:06:54 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
Filed under: Cellphones Were not sure where our tipster got these pictures (nor are we going to ask), but they appear to be screens from the Treo 800ws specification and knowledge training documentation. New tidbits include a 333 Mhz processor, 4.4.1 x 2.28 x 0.73-inch dimensions, 320 x 320 pixel screen, and a weight of 4.94 ounces. Windows...
 
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Progressive MyRate drive-monitoring device goes national

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2008-06-28 23:06:41 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
Filed under: Transportation Progressive insurance has been testing out the MyRate driving monitoring system for a few years now (it used to be called TripSense), but its finally taking the system national, bringing pay-as-you-drive insurance into the mainstream. The little blue box plugs into your cars ODB II diagnostic port (all cars made...
 
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Motorolas touchscreen Blaze for Verizon in the wild

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2008-06-28 22:06:47 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
Filed under: Cellphones , Handhelds Remember that touchscreen Motorola Blaze wed mentioned a while back that was on the hook to get Verizons visual voicemail service? It may not be in Verizon stores yet, but its all up in Boy Genius Reports labs with a dark red body, MING attitude, and almost limitless mediocrity on board. The touchscreen...
 
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Going Open Source Works to Nokias Advantage

2008-06-28 22:06:30 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
 
Internetnews.com reports on Nokias bid to buy out all of Symbian (spending $410 Million in the process) and offer a new, royalty-free mobile software platform.This obviously works to Nokias advantage. As the top dog in the smartphone world, Nokia would like to make it harder for new players to profitably compete in the market. At More: continued...
 
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Speedo Aquabeat MP3 player sinks, floats, and is terrible at the butterfly stroke

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2008-06-28 22:06:30 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
Filed under: Portable Audio If anyone is going to make a decent waterproof MP3 player this time around , it would have to be someone like the tight bathing suit-producing Speedo brand. The Speedo Aquabeat made by Iriver contains 1GB of storage, plays for nine hours on one charge, come in three colors, and weighs just 35 grams. So whats so...
 
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Bucket-based hydroelectric generator powers up small gadgets

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2008-06-28 22:06:04 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
...Gadgets Never mind those ginormous dam-based hydroelectric generators weve got a much smaller version that you can actually use in your backyard. The Pico Hydroelectric Generator was installed within a 5-gallon bucket by Sam Redfield in order to convert the energy from existing gravity fed irrigation, fresh water, or waste water systems into...
 
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Dyson actually not looking to build electric car, just a wicked fast vacuum

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2008-06-28 21:06:54 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
Filed under: Transportation Look folks, just because Dyson can build a motor with enough oomph to power a vehicle, that doesnt mean its actually going to. At least thats the message a company spokesperson wants you to believe. Contrary to earlier reports , James Dyson is not looking to enter the electric automobile sector in any way, shape or...
 
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What Was Done Before the Internet?

2008-06-28 21:06:28 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
 
As a three-year-old veteran of the Internet, Im pretty young by online standards. Still, its been long enough that I simply cant imagine living without connectivity.What am I Blabbing About?As I wait for the damn restaurant staff to fix their WiFi connectionthe very reason why I decided to patronize their establishment in the first placeI More:...
 
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Topia shows off 330-pound HUVO electric car

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2008-06-28 21:06:21 by admin in Cool Gadgets and Gizmos
Filed under: Transportation Compared to the other single-seat electric vehicle that we had the misfortune of laying eyes on recently, Topias HUVO looks just magnificent. This clearly minuscule road warrior, which officially tips the scales at 150-kilograms (or just over 330-pounds), holds one lucky motorist and a small briefcase (if youre...
 
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