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  • MobileProtect now officially ready to insure your iPhone 4 from everything*

    MobileProtect now officially ready to insure your iPhone 4 from everything*

    Posted on June 24, 2010 | No Comments
    And just like that, it's confirmed. We'd heard through the grapevine that AT&T may be fixing to certify a third-party to sell an iPhone insurance program, and now it looks as if Asurion has been given the green light by Ma Bell, and not a moment too soon. According to the company, MobileProtect is the "only iPhone (and iPhone 4) insurance to protect against loss or theft (the reason for nearly 50% of phone claims), while also covering water or other liquid damage, accidental damage, and out-of-warranty failure." Of course, you'll have to shell out a borderline-ridiculous $11.99 per month for the coverage (and yeah, there's still a deductible), which is made even more outrageous by the fact that the iPhone 4 and its Gorilla Glass is nigh indestructible. Er, wait...

    *Claims of "everything" are subject to interpretation, as anyone who has ever dealt with an insurance company will attest.

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  • With MAXroam’s New SIM, You Can Kiss AT&T Goodbye And Head To Europe With Your iPad

    With MAXroam’s New SIM, You Can Kiss AT&T Goodbye And Head To Europe With Your iPad

    Posted on May 14, 2010 | No Comments
    One of the best things about opting to get the 3G version of the iPad is that it's completely unlocked. You don't have to do anything that voids the warranty to get it to work with any GSM Micro SIM. In the U.S., that's not that useful since the only major GSM carriers are Apple partner AT&T and T-Mobile. But this means you can use the iPad 3G around the world even though Apple doesn't have agreements with other carriers yet. And today, Cubic Telecom is launching what it says is the first iPad 3G SIM card that will work across Europe (others have announced plans, but their's is actually launching). The card, sold under the brand MAXroam, costs €75 (about $95) and comes pre-loaded with 50 MB of data. With this SIM, you'll be able to use the iPad 3G across Europe when the device goes on sale outside of the U.S. on May 28. Or you can get one from the U.S. now and use this SIM. Again, it's unlocked, so it will work.

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  • Android 2.2 to feature USB + WiFi tethering as standard

    Android 2.2 to feature USB + WiFi tethering as standard

    Posted on May 13, 2010 | No Comments
    Our motherblog, TechCrunch, found out today that the Froyo-flavoured (and bloody fast) Android 2.2 will feature USB and WiFi tethering as standard. This will give users the ability to access their phone's 3G connection by either physically connecting the phone to their laptop external-USB-modem-stylee, or over a temporary WiFi access point beaming out from within the phone's magical inner chamber.

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  • Dell announces new Latitude E5410 & E5510 notebooks

    Dell announces new Latitude E5410 & E5510 notebooks

    Posted on May 11, 2010 | No Comments
    Along with all the laptops that Dell accidentally leaked today, they also announced an update to the Latitude E5410 and E5510 models. These two refreshed systems are based off of the ever popular E-series of laptops, and feature the latest Intel processors and chipsets.

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  • Sony offers extended warranties for PS3, PSP

    Sony offers extended warranties for PS3, PSP

    Posted on May 4, 2010 | No Comments
    Looks like Sony now offers extended warranties for the PS3 and PSP. It's not free, of course, but it's not like the prices outrageous either, with prices ranging from $30 to $60.

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  • Do you know what? Logitech is awesome.

    Do you know what? Logitech is awesome.

    Posted on April 30, 2010 | No Comments
    Could Logitech have the best customer service in the tech world? Maybe, maybe...

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  • CrunchDeals: Sony Vaio FW for $720

    CrunchDeals: Sony Vaio FW for $720

    Posted on April 27, 2010 | No Comments
    In the market for a good deal on a laptop? Sony's Vaio is known for being a pretty decent piece of kit, and this particular model is no exception. It's a refurbished unit, with a 90 warranty from Sony, but it's still a good deal.

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  • MiLi Power Skin claims to be smallest iPhone external battery yet

    MiLi Power Skin claims to be smallest iPhone external battery yet

    Posted on April 21, 2010 | No Comments
    The trade-off between compact size and prolonged battery life has plagued iPhone owners pretty much since the product was released. There’s only so much space to cram battery cells in that sleek form factor, so the operating time of the phone is restricted. A variety of products have entered the market to extend the life [...]

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  • WeaKnees now selling a 2TB and 4TB TiVo Premiere

    WeaKnees now selling a 2TB and 4TB TiVo Premiere

    Posted on April 14, 2010 | No Comments
    Just in case the 1TB drive in the TiVo Premiere isn't big enough for you, WeaKnees is now selling two upgraded models with a bit more storage capacity. The TiVo authorized reseller has a 2TB and 4TB Premiere available for $849 and $149, respectively. That's a lot of recording storage, boys and girls, and currently the only way to get a larger drive in the Premiere.

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  • Phil Torrone etches flying toasters into his iPad

    Phil Torrone etches flying toasters into his iPad

    Posted on April 9, 2010 | No Comments
    Never ones to let any aluminum surface go unsullied, PT and Ladyada just etched their first iPad and it came out marvelously. These guys etch all sorts of things but their real claim to fame is in DIY electronics, of which their website offers in surfeit. Very cool stuff if you don't mind voiding your warranty.

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  • CrunchDeals: Refurbished Averatec 18.4-inch all-in-one for $300

    CrunchDeals: Refurbished Averatec 18.4-inch all-in-one for $300

    Posted on March 3, 2010 | No Comments
    Looking for a decent web-browsing machine? Sellout.Woot! is selling the 18.4-inch Averatec all-in-one with Atom CPU and Windows XP for $300 today. I reviewed the model with the big-boy Athlon X2 processor and Windows Vista back in July, should you need more info.

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  • Nikon’s lens rebate program starting on the 28th

    Nikon’s lens rebate program starting on the 28th

    Posted on February 25, 2010 | No Comments
    Get that wallet ready, Nikon's annual instant rebate program is starting on the 28th. Pretty much always a good deal, Nikon loves to tempt the weak with their instant rebate offers on lenses and gear that they roll out on a yearly basis. Case in point - I bought my D300 back in 2008 (with the oh so popular 18-200 VR) and justified it to my wife as a "really great deal" because of the rebate. Luckily she's a patient woman, and we're still married.

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  • Woot! Refurbished Gateway LT3103 netbook with six-cell battery for $270

    Woot! Refurbished Gateway LT3103 netbook with six-cell battery for $270

    Posted on January 4, 2010 | No Comments
    Oh Gateway LT3103, you bucked the netbook trend all the way into our hearts with the inclusion of the AMD Athlon 64 L110 CPU and ATI Radeon graphics. Now you are being refurbished and sold for just $270 with a six-cell battery and 2GB of RAM.

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  • Booq announces Mamba shift backpack

    Booq announces Mamba shift backpack

    Posted on December 15, 2009 | No Comments
    Booq (remember Booq?) just announced the latest addition to their product line, the Booq Mamba shift. The Mamba shift is a sleek backpack style bag, made from nylon and designed to fit anything from a 13-15 inch laptop system. Booq's bags feature a 5-year warranty, and the Terralinq badge with serial number, allowing you to register the bag with Booq in case you ever lose it.

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  • Review: 2TB G-Drive External Hard Drive

    Review: 2TB G-Drive External Hard Drive

    Posted on November 30, 2009 | No Comments
    The G-Drive external hard drive line has been out for a bit now. But the latest model is loaded with the Hitachi 2TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch hard drive, which means I had to check it out. Let’s just say, this boy is big, bad, and fast. Features 2TB 7200RPM SATA II hard drive eSATA, FW800, FW400, USB 2.0 interfaces White [...]

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