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Duckspwn
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
I considered putting something about how "The Best Video Game Console: Xbox 360" made me let out a heavy sigh of disappointment. But then I decided not to. Oh, wait a minute...
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zeroprime
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
Looks like it goes without saying, but...

Best Gadget Site: [www.gizmodo.com]
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VenomIreland
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
The Best Video Game Console is going to get you some serious flak.
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chauncy that billups
11/25/09

@VenomIreland: well, mostly because they provide no explanation in the article proper (didn't check the link). The ps3 has seen some incredible first party titles this year, has BD built in, free online network, introduced slimmer hardware, lower price point, netflix (with no Gold subscription required). Not to mention that ps3 reliability trumps the xbox all day (RROD's are reportedly less frequent, but failure rates are still high). Add banning for modded xbox's, and I find it hard to argue xbox's continued superiority just because of a slightly larger gamer community and left 4 dead 2 (which admittedly, I'd love to have on the PS 3).
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Fractal the Meek
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
It pays to be a Gizmodian. Me and the brothers want to get Mom some HDTV love this year, but know little about it. Your HDTV review was very helpful. #Thanks!
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Xagest
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
Speaking of Zune Pass, Napster is doing something similar for 5 dollars a month (with 5 songs you get to keep). Anyone use Napster know if this is any good?
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Bigbadbikernerd
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
iPod dock? Check out the Kicker docks. I have one for my Zune HD and it kicks butt.
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Nathan Obbards
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
I second the Dell Mini 10v. You can get them on sale refurbished for $200, toss in a cheap 2GB stick of RAM (I paid $20 for a stick of Geil that works great) and hackintosh away. I've been using mine for two-three weeks now and it's great.

Now who wants to buy me a MBP and a Nikon D3s?
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Kaiser-Machead
11/25/09

In reply to The Best Gadgets
How did the Adamo XPS make it to the best-ofs list, but not the HP (Macbook-like) Envy? Granted, the design is a bit derivative, but you still get way more for your money than the Adamo.
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wutlulzky
11/25/09

@Kaiser-Machead:

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matt buchanan
11/25/09

@Kaiser-Machead: the trackpad is really shitty. really shitty.
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Kaiser-Machead
11/25/09

@matt buchanan: Yowza. The display model I looked at was locked so I didn't have a chance to really test it out, but that's gotta be the shittiest trackpad in recent history for the Adamo to win.

#tips
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EBone
11/23/09

In reply to Google Maps Navigation Hits the G1, MyTouch, All Other 1.6 Handsets
Just a quick Android question - will older phones like the G1 and MyTouch ever get the 2.0 OS pushed to them, or are they stuck with 1.6?
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MarcusMaximus
11/23/09

@EBone: Nobody knows. Cyanogen is currently working on getting it to those with rooted phones but Qualcomm apparently hasn't released the drivers for it. But nobody knows if Google will do so officially.
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EBone
11/23/09

@MarcusMaximus: This is what worries me about Android. While many complain about the closed Apple system, since Apple controls the hardware and software, even the older handsets get the new OS (minus a few hardware dependent features like compass).

With so many different hardware-specific tweaked versions of Android, you have to rely on the manufacturer to re-tailor the latest OS to their hardware. What if they decide they just don't want to? For instance, the Motorola Cliq would require a pretty refined upgrade for their custom software overlay. And if the Cliq didn't meet Moto's sales goals, they probably won't bother.

I guess only a *true* Google-branded phone would get all the upgrades. But then again, wasn't the G1 a Google branded phone?
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OCEntertainment
11/23/09

@EBone: The G1 is a Google branded phone. There's also no word yet on just when or if it might get 2.0. I'm not exactly sure why, but for some reason the Droid get early dibs on Eclair. The source code didn't even drop until after the Droid was released.

Earlier this year, Google said there'd be at least 2 new updates this year. For what that's worth, and for whoever that's referring to, we may never know. T-Mobile/HTC haven't said anything for certain about the G1 not getting Eclair, so it may happen yet.

I will say this, though, as annoying as it is that each carrier has to modify it for their own handsets, they at least have the motivation of an lively group of early adopter nipping at their heels. ;-)

Hopefully each manufacturer will take the same approach HTC is and make a single UI for each of their phones, so they don't have to keep retweaking Android for each handset.
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qbrad
11/18/09

In reply to Gizmodo and Lifehacker Meetup Tonight in NYC
Way to tell us at the last minute guys. Sheesh!! I'll miss you all. Have a PBR on Ponies for me.
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valkilmerisawful
11/18/09

In reply to Gizmodo and Lifehacker Meetup Tonight in NYC
You guys forgot to send me a ticket from LAX or LGB to JFK or LaGuardia :( I want to have a good, sloppy time and talk about networking toooooooo :( :( :(
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Gaucho85
11/18/09

In reply to Gizmodo and Lifehacker Meetup Tonight in NYC
It would seem that I've been granted super powers... I now have the ability to promote comments and approve new user comments... Who'll never amount to anything now, mom?!!
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bornonbord
11/18/09

@Gaucho85: Me too! My mom always said it would be because of my brains and not my looks, and boy, was she ever wrong!
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Gordonium
11/18/09

In reply to Gizmodo and Lifehacker Meetup Tonight in NYC
When y'all decide to meet up and get to' up here in the South, let me know. For now, have fun!
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OCEntertainment
11/18/09

@Gordonium: I think the "in the South" part was a little redundant. Your comment already includes the word "y'all". ;-)

(Disclaimer: I'm from Atlanta.)
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Hiphopopotamus
11/18/09

In reply to Gizmodo and Lifehacker Meetup Tonight in NYC
Wow thats some short notice... gonna be at The Cranberries show (Gonna party like its 1996!) or I would stop by.
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lostarchitect
11/18/09

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Ah, late notice! Bummer. I can't make it, but have a good time, all.
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