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PowerBooks for Parrotheads

Jimmy Buffets latest release “License to Chill” tops this weeks album charts. An article in USA Today online shows Jimmy relaxing beachside with his PowerBook. Anyone want to give me odds that his PB’s name is “ParrotBook?”

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First Tri-Radio Device: HP iPAQ h6315 (Updated)

I’ve got to give credit where it’s due. The new HP iPAQ h6315 is a Windows Mobile 2003-based PDA/smartphone that is totally unique – it is the first mobile phone with WiFi available in the U.S. It is also the first mobile device with three radios built in: GSM/GPRS, WiFi and Bluetooth. Read More…

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In-Flight iPod Power

I visited Tokyo last week and found Akihabara to be rather scaled down compared to the good old days (say 10 years ago), although there is a great deal of construction underway in the area. On the Mac front, I found a very nice mini-mini charger for the iPod and a retractable cable for same. […]

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Good Coverage vs. Cool Mobile Phones: The Mobile Carrier Debate

I am at a crossroads with my mobile phone coverage right now. The problem is that I love GSM on T-Mobile because of their cool phones, but I am getting a little tired of the spotty coverage area. I really want to switch to Verizon Wireless for the excellent coverage but their phones kinda blow. […]

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AT&T Wireless 3G and Mac OS X

AT&T announced that they are now offering true 3G UMTS (WCDMA) wireless in Seattle, San Francisco, Phoenix, and Detroit. Claimed speeds are 220-320 K with bursts to 384K. They are offering two 3G headsets, a Motorola and a Nokia, as well as a UMTS PC card modem by Novatel. This modem doesn’t support OS X […]