There is an interesting article by Jeff Perlow of ZDNet that talks about the demise of the Kindle due to the unveiling of the new iPad.  Because the iPad is a multi-function device, he questions how the Kindle can remain a viable and profitable one-function product.  I don’t think a one-function product is a bad [...]

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The announcement was made!  It will begin shipping in late March and April.  It looks really cool.  But, who named it?  This will be the butt of jokes for a long time to come.  The iPad looks like a bigger iPod Touch.  And, it runs most of the apps available for the iPhone and iPod [...]

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The Palm Pre Plus and the Palm Pixi Plus smartphones became available on Monday, January 25, through Verizon.  I have seen the Palm Pre Plus and think it’s a pretty terrific item.  Check out Matthew Miller’s article on ZDNet which gives links to more helpful information in case you’re in the market for a new device.  [...]

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PC Magazine reports that Gartner has predicted that smart phones and cell phones would overtake PCs in the next three years as the most common web access point.  If you think your phone’s browser leaves a bit to be desired, read Sean Ludwig’s article in PC Magazine on the best browsers for your phone.  It [...]

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Palm has announced updates to their popular phones:  the Palm Pre Plus and Pixi Plus will be available with Verizon service beginning January 25, 2010.  Pricing has not been announced yet.  The Palm Pre Plus will have Flash, video recording, and 3D Gaming.  Check out this PC World article with all the juicy details.
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My cellphone (smartphone) is officially nine years old!  I love the call quality and the calendar, to do list, and contact list.  However, it is woefully lacking in Internet ease of use but my iPod Touch pretty much solves that problem.  If you are also beginning the search for a new device, check out the [...]

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Want an e-reader but not sure which one?  The New York Times did a round up on the latest offerings which may help you make that important decision.  Happy shopping!
mary anne

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I had the opportunity to try Bose Noise Canceling headphones last summer on a flight.  They were like nothing I had ever experienced!  Bose has now updated their QuietComfort 2 model with QuietComfort 15.  Read David Pogue’s review in The New York Times.Â
mary anne

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I’ve been a Palm fan for a long time but have been sorely disappointed in the lack of new products and upgrades from Palm.  I’m very much looking forward to the successor to the Palm Treo, the new Palm Pre which will be released on June 6.  ZD Net has good information for you if [...]

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If you are trying to decide which is the best smartphone for you, check out Matthew Miller’s article on ZDNet: iPhone 3G 3.0 vs. Palm Pre. He will also be comparing other smartphones in upcoming articles that you will want to look for.

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