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Wow, some cool new features for the iPhone in July. If you can stand it, wait for the new software and faster phone. Copy and past, MMS, landscape view for mail (finally!), google calendar sync, Spotlight search, tethering your PC to the iPhone, faster 3G are amonth the many features.. AppleInsider | iPhone 3.0: 100…

AppleInsider | Apple’s 2009 iPhone to support faster 3G networks – report How fast this year’s new iPhone will get actually depends upon the radio components Apple can source. AT&T’s long term plans include an upgrade to 3GPP Release 7 (HSPA+) and later Release 8, also known as LTE (Long Term Evolution). LTE refactors UMTS…

Man, I have such trouble with batteries on the cars I don’t use much. Both the Volvo 850 and the Acura are always discharging. Finally blew what must be my fifth battery. Read in Consumer Reports that the Wal*Mart Everstart is good. Thanks to autobatteries.com now I know I need a Group Size 47 battery.…

Well, this is one complicated preamp. I must say fortunately AVS Forum has an owners thread. Most amazing features are the Audyssey (what a spelling) system which does automatic speaker calibration. There is even a microphone included and super easy graphical interface. Wow. Also it autodetects an ethernet connection so it can do Internet radio…

Wow great for security applications. SANYO introduces 1080P Full HD network camera SANYO introduces 1080P Full HD network camera Full HD and face recognition has made it into the CCTV camera market too, as Sanyo introduces the VCC-HD4000, the world’s first 1080P Full HD Network camera for security applications. The new HD4000 features 4 Megapixel…

At last there is going to be copy and paste. For me letting Notes sync and be stored is a big deal. And at last there is going to be a unlocked price for iPhone. They will charge $600 for an 8GB model vs $199 right now. So it is a $400 subsidy difference. With…

Some quick notes: 88 Xintiandi I a nice boutique hotel. And it has a nice breakfast with an open balcony. Convenient in Pixi. Thanks Ryan. Iphone handwriting input. In every iphone and it really works. Just scratch a character and the iPhone recognizes it. iPhone google maps works really well in chin. U can search…

I am the stupidest person on the planet! Arrive 2.5 hours early. I shoo everyone to the flight, but pack up my computer and lose track of my mates. I ask what gate and the person says 10C. I see the sign that says B and C gates transit and there is another sign saying…

Mac Rumors: Apple Mac Rumors and News You Care About Dow Jones Newswire reports that Apple is indeed planning to launch a netbook computer with a touchscreen as soon as the 2nd half of this year. They cite “two people close to the situation” as sources. Mac Rumors: Apple Mac Rumors and News You Care…

Well, finally got one because of John and Jon. It’s a pretty neat product. If only I weren’t so tired all the time that I can’t read. The screen could be bigger and i don’t see why the keyboard has to be so big. Also why doesn’t it play games??? In any case, to get…