Pennies Archive

  • Video: HTC EVO 4G vs Razors, Pennys, and Screws

    Video: HTC EVO 4G vs Razors, Pennys, and Screws

    Posted on June 11, 2010 | No Comments
    So, for one reason or another, you've gotta send your HTC EVO 4G in to Sprint for an exchange. What do you do? A) Wrap the EVO in the finest cloth you can find, ushering it gently into its shipping crate, or B) Attack its screen with razor blades, pennies, and screws and film the whole thing for the sake of science/entertainment. You can probably guess where this is going. (Hint: We probably wouldn't write a post about it if you went with option A.)

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  • Motorola Shadow slithers into Verizon’s inventory database as MB810

    Motorola Shadow slithers into Verizon’s inventory database as MB810

    Posted on May 29, 2010 | No Comments
    If the whole "smoke -> fire" adage proves true once more, it's looking like Verizon loyalists can expect to see a Shadow at least a few milliseconds before a CDMA iPhone. Following up on months of leaks and rumors, we've got yet another snippet of evidence pointing towards a VZW release of the so-called Motorola Shadow. Spotted here in the carrier's inventory database, the MB810 moniker aligns perfectly with that WiFi certification we saw earlier in the month. Combine that with the fact that this is definitely some sort of Motorola smartphone, and you've got everything you need to start pinching those pennies for a June / July debut. Oh, you already threw down a Benjamin for Memorial Day grub? Good luck with that return policy.

    [Thanks, tuan tran]

    Motorola Shadow slithers into Verizon's inventory database as MB810 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 May 2010 12:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • The $7,000 Vertu Constellation Ayxta unboxed at long last

    The $7,000 Vertu Constellation Ayxta unboxed at long last

    Posted on April 6, 2010 | No Comments
    Have you been eagerly saving your pennies for a Vertu Constellation Ayxta, but haven't been sure of the $7,000 commitment? Do you want a little assurance that the feature phone of your dreams really is the luxury item that the price demands? What's that? No? Me neither. But for those that live such a life (or those that are merely curious) the Vertu Constellation Ayxta has finally had its first unboxing. What a precious moment.

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  • DIY: Get medieval with the Mini-Trebuchet

    DIY: Get medieval with the Mini-Trebuchet

    Posted on March 29, 2010 | No Comments
    Make magazine has a special place in my heart, partly because I love the crazy stuff they come up with, and partly because they want to help you build the crazy stuff they come up with. When I was a youngster, we made a rudimentary version of a catapult in scouts. Sure, it didn't work very well, and it was powered by a rubber band made from an inner tube, but you could sure launch a walnut with it. That's why when I see a kit like this, I'm filled with an overwhelming urge to buy one.

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  • The Asus Eee Keyboard will now be released in April 2010

    The Asus Eee Keyboard will now be released in April 2010

    Posted on March 2, 2010 | No Comments
    It seems a little odd that we first saw the Eee Keyboard at CES 2009 and it's still not available. The demo that we played with at least seemed like it was nearly production ready. But here we are over a year later and now the Asus chairman is stating that the new release date is April 2010. Like we haven't heard that one before.

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  • Best Buy Mac optimization includes create a user account. Mmm-hmm.

    Best Buy Mac optimization includes create a user account. Mmm-hmm.

    Posted on January 5, 2010 | No Comments
    Part Two of the ongoing Best Buy Optimization scandal. Yesterday I highlighted the Geek Squad's PC optimization, which was silly to say the least. Today we look at their Mac optimization: it consists of creating a username. Cough.

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  • Nokia N97 Mini now shipping to American lovers, haters

    Nokia N97 Mini now shipping to American lovers, haters

    Posted on December 2, 2009 | No Comments
    The miniaturized version of Nokia's N97 began shipping to eager consumers in Europe in late October, but for those unable to save their pennies in America while waiting for the N900, today's the day to unload. As of right now, the (obviously unlocked) N97 Mini is shipping from both Dell and Amazon here in the States, with the former offering it for $430 (after coupon) and the latter selling it for $479.99. Any takers? Or has the full-sized N97 already claimed that piece of your heart?

    Nokia N97 Mini now shipping to American lovers, haters originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Dec 2009 21:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • InPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry: All the BlackBerry you could want in a wristwatch, coming next February

    InPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry: All the BlackBerry you could want in a wristwatch, coming next February

    Posted on October 26, 2009 | No Comments
    Real, and available to pre-order. I refer to that BlackBerry wristwatch that was rumored for so, so long till it was “made official” several days ago. Created by Allerta (and not RIM), the watch, officially named the inPulse smartwatch for BlackBerry, will set you back $150 when it's released in February, 2010.

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  • Verizon’s new Entice is destined for the bargain bin

    Verizon’s new Entice is destined for the bargain bin

    Posted on September 22, 2009 | No Comments
    Calling all cheapskates: Verizon’s always had a solid, if at times unassuming selection of featurephones, and they’re ready to throw one more into the mix. For a scant $39.99 (after the obligatory $50 mail-in rebate), you’ll be able to snag yourself a brand new Motorola Entice W766 today. The successor to the W755 (also inaccurately known [...]

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  • CrunchGear’s going Back-To-School

    CrunchGear’s going Back-To-School

    Posted on August 18, 2009 | No Comments
    It’s that time again, folks. Cars are being loaded, parents are being kissed goodbye, and summer is coming to its unavoidable end. It’s time to go back to college - or for many, to go to college for the first time. Fortunately for you, the CrunchGear team has been there and done that. We’ve dealt with [...]

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  • What is Comcast going to do with all its money?

    What is Comcast going to do with all its money?

    Posted on August 17, 2009 | No Comments
    Do you have Comcast stock? Are you concerned with all the money the company has in its coffers? Yes, that sounds ludicrous, being concerned that a company has a lot of money on hand, but the fear is that Comcast could be ramping up for a big media buy, something no one wants to see.

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  • Microsoft App Marketplace, the cartoon

    Microsoft App Marketplace, the cartoon

    Posted on August 17, 2009 | No Comments
    Hate being refused service at other mobile app stores? Tired of making pennies? Not planning on making a turn-by-turn navigation app? Then the Microsoft App Marketplace is for you. This cute commercial is pitching MS’ MobileThisDeveloper Race to Market challenge website. It pokes sly fun at the Apple App Store and involves cute little stick figures [...]

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