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Accessory

Novatel XV620 EV-DO ExpressCard Coming – From Dell

Yep, Dell has released their first ExpressCard to work on Verizon’s EV-DO broadband network. This card–labeled the 5700 Mobile Broadband ExpressCard–is simply a rebranded Novatel XV620. It will be available on Dell’s site later this week for around $180. EV-DO ExpressCard Arrives … from Dell? – Gizmodo technorati tags:EV-DO, ExpressCard, Novatel, MacBookPro

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Software

Mac OS 10.4.7 Released via Software Update

Apple just released Mac OS 10.4.7 (133 MB) via Sotware Update. The PowerPage recommends waiting at least 72 hours before installing any major software update. The 10.4.7 Update is recommended for all users and includes general operating system fixes, as well as specific fixes for the following applications and technologies. It includes fixes for: – […]

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Mobile Phone

EV-DO Cost/Benefit: Treo 700p vs. AirCard

I wanted to let you know about my experience with Verizon EV-DO service. I’ve tested and found that you can use the Motorola RAZR V3c (from Verizon) as a tethered USB modem on the MacBook Pro on Verizon’s BroadbandAccess (EV-DO) network – but it requires you pay US$59.99/month for “tethered data” option. This is the […]

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Opinion

Stevenson Fails ‘Report Card’ on Mac Ads

Seth Stevenson writes a column for Slate called the “Ad Report Card,” where he rates the effectiveness of advertising based on his own extemporaneous criteria. Sometimes it’s the concept , sometimes execution, and sometimes he just likes ads because they are entertaining. After watching Apple’s new Get a Mac ads, however, he complained: “They are […]

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Software

Gizmo Project 2.0 Released

Voice Over IP (VOIP) software Gizmo Project has released version 2.0 of their free software with smoother and more reliable calling. It’s like having a phone in your computer. New features include: – Integration with the Asterisk office PBX – Improved buddy list presence display – Support for “Growl” notifications (Mac) – Call-routing improvements for […]