Author: Sparky

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V-Moda customer service responds

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Categories: Accessories, Cell Phones, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Mere hours after the post regarding V-Moda’s horrible customer service, they got back to me with status on the warranty and the news that they would be shipping replacement Duos right away. The communication did not mention if the previous article had any influence on their response, but the timing certainly is suspicious. The note included an apology stating that they had moved offices which had caused delays. While finally getting contact is nice V-Moda’s inability …

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Vibe Duo review followup (or V-Moda customer service sucks)

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Categories: Accessories, Cell Phones, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Previously, we’ve raved about the iPhone Vibe Duo headset/earbuds and the 2nd generation Duos with the answer/hangup button. Unfortunately at this time I’m are dismayed to report that I can no longer so highly recommend the Vibe Duos or any other product manufactured by V-Moda.

In the 9 months I’ve owned a set of the Vibe Duos, they have …

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HP Mini-Note 2133 review

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Categories: Design, Features, PC / Laptop, Product Reviews

Amidst a flurry of small and seemingly underpowered netbooks, HP has taken a slightly different tact in their release of the surprisingly capable HP Mini-Note device. While its up-to-$850 price tag places it in a significantly different category than the Eee PC and other cheap sub-notebooks, it easily makes up for this price difference with functionality and power approaching that of its larger …

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Bleeding Edge TV 268: HP’s Connecting Your World conference overview

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Categories: Gizmatic, Announcements, Handhelds, PC / Laptop

HP hosted the Connecting Your World event in Berlin, Germany to launch a bevy of new products including 17 new laptops, new monitors, and cell phones. Check out our interview with HP’s Elizabeth Gillam to get a quick overview of the conference and what HP has in store at this prestigious event.

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Bleeding Edge TV 267: A look at the Voodoo Envy 133

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Categories: Gizmatic, Features, PC / Laptop, Podcasts, Videocasts

While the Macbook Air has long reigned as the king of sleek and sexy laptops the newly announced Voodoo Envy manages to beat it in terms of both computing power, and clean sexy design. The Envy features a carbon fiber case (with an option for the automotive finish of your choice), and a revolutionary new AC adapter with an Ethernet port and a dedicated 802.11n router to allow wired connections without wires. The Envy 133 clocks …

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HP Mini-Note 2133 first impressions

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Categories: Design, PC / Laptop, Peripherals, Product Reviews

I just got my hands on one of the HP Mini-Note 2133 ultra-portable notebook (netbook?) computers. A few first impressions are below, a taste of our upcoming HP 2133 vs. Eee PC 900 Battle Royale:

HP Mini-Note 2133 wins: 2133 has a much nicer keyboard 2133 has a cleaner design 2133 has a faster processor (1.6Ghz vs. 900Mhz) 2133 has more RAM (2GB vs. …

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The Big Skinny Wallet review

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Categories: Accessories, Clothing, Misc. Tech, Product Reviews

While overly-thick wallets are not an oft discussed problem in our modern world, having a big fat wad of a wallet in your pocket can lead to back strain and unsightly bulging of the pants. The folks over at Big Skinny have an ingenious (although blindingly obvious) solution: a line of thin, lightweight wallets.

We got our hands on two of their most …

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Windows Mobile 7 leaked: Microsoft’s mobile savior?

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Categories: Cell Phones, CES, CES 2008, Design, Handhelds, Portable Audio / Video

The Inside Microsoft blog has scored an exclusive first look at Windows Mobile 7, and boy is it hot. Taking some user interface cues from the iPhone as well as throwing some truely unique and possibly revolutionary ideas the whole package looks slick, usable, and very much ‘the future’. The OS features a multi-touch interface similar to the Microsoft Surface table, and additionally features …

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CES 2008: Monster announces Beats by Dr. Dre Headphones

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Categories: CES, CES 2008, Home Entertainment, Music, Portable Audio / Video

Monster Cable has announced Beats, a new line of high-end headphones coming this summer. The headphones are promising to provide audiophile quality sound in a stylish set of cans. The $399 headphones have been made in partnership with Dr. Dre and other big names in the music industry, and are aiming to bring the sound of completely un-portable $5,000 sound systems to the mobile iPod and iPhone user on the go. Check out our Beats by …

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Liveblogging the 2008 CES Bill Gates keynote

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Categories: Announcements, CES, CES 2008, Household, Internet, Microsoft

Gear Live’s live coverage of the 2008 CES keynote! Refresh this page to keep track of the announcements!

6:39 The lights are up, and Bill has walked on stage!

6:40 Bill is talking about the last decade. Photos and music have made a huge transformation from analog to digital. “Information anywhere” seems to be a major theme.

6:42 Lots of partners have contributed to this digital decade - While this …

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