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japan
3mm-Thin Digital Booth Babe Gives Other Booth Babes Inferiority Complexes
This super-thin booth babe display was recently spotted on the floor of the high-octane International Stationary and Office Supply Fair (slogan: "You'll get punched in the face with excitement!").
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By Adam FrucciComment by 32ndnote: Is anyone else's page layout really messed up with the bonus "More About Booth Babes" section stretched out on the... 11 Responses | Other threads
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fireworks
Sega's Virtual Fireworks Machine Takes the Fun Out of Explosions
Sega Toys is coming out with the Uchiage Hanabi, essentially a limited-function projector that shows fake fireworks on your ceilings or walls, complete with sound. More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by JonathanATTY: It would be fun on acid... 2 Responses | Other threads
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concepts
Levitating Projector, Or Really Expensive T-Ball?
This levitating projector may just be a concept, but most of the science is fairly sound. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by I see the light. It burns!: When I see this, why do I see Luke Skywalker hacking at these things with a lightsaber? 4 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
iJector Sprays 50 Inches of iPod, iPhone Video Onto Any Wall
Simple, dock-form iPod projectors have typically been either a) imaginary lust objects or b) forsaken concepts. Landing next month, the iJector is neither of those things, in that it's going be to available. Unfortunately, we've already spotted a few dealbreakers. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Lance eagles3strong: Was anyone else particularly impressed by how dirty this product's name sounds? iJector the newest male enhancement. 1 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Casio XJ-S43W Super Slim Line Projector Goes Widescreen, Gets Cheaper
Casio's Super SlimLine DLP projectors have always been trim, but now the XJ-S43W gets a bit more appealing with widescreen support and a lower price. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by jerritp: looks like a wifi router. why not make it do that also. 10 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Could This Be the New World's Crappiest Projector?
To be fair, unlike the current anti-champion of crappy projectors, the Ultra Projector isn't really designed as an alternative to, well, real projectors. But even so, this thing doesn't include audio of any sort. WTF? More »
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By Dan NosowitzComment by OCEntertainment: I was almost gonna comment on the lack of audio. I have a projector with no audio outputs, but the... 2 Responses | Other threads
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camcorders
DigiLife Crams a Pico Projector Into a Pocket Camcorder
DigiLife's DDV-JF1 pocket camcorder rocks mostly the same features as other mini-cams like the Flip HD, including 720p recording and a 2.5-inch LCD. But it's got a trick up its sleeve—a 640x360 pico projector built right in. No word on price or availability yet, though. [Engadget] -
projectors
E&S' 8K Laser Projectors Also Display 3D Content in HD
Fresh off of JVC's 8K projectors announcement, Evans & Sutherland's newest laser projector, the ESLP 8K, not only displays a resolution of 8K in 2D, but also projects visuals in 3D as well. More »
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By Andi WangComment by jakebathman: Did I just read that right? SIXTEEN times 1080p HD resolution?!? 4 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
JVC's First 8K Projector and 4K Live Camera Are Under $200K
JVC latest projectors—one at 8K (8,192x4,320pixels) and the other at 4K (3,840x2,160pixels)—come with 10,000 lumens of brightness and produce a 5500:1 contrast ratio. More » -
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Sanyo LP-WXU700 Projector Utilizes Draft N Wi-Fi, FIRST!!
The Sanyo LP-WXU700 is the first projector on the market to integrate the no-longer-so-new 802.11 Wi-Fi. And it's happy to work in offices and home theaters alike. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by MisterWho Cares: At least he didn't say "will it bend?" or "does it play tic-tac-toe." more » | Other threads
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projectors
Epson Ensemble HD Kit Gets Upgraded Projectors
Epson's ensemble projector kit is being paired with their Powerlite 6100 and 6500 UB models, both 1080p projectors, with the UB model getting a much higher dynamic contrast ratio of 75,000:1. More »
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By Brian LamComment by bosskev: * chuckles to self * So, people are still proudly measuring their screens in inches? Sure, do whatever you need to... 3 Responses | Other threads
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worstmodo
World's Crappiest Projector (As Reviewed By Gizmodo) On Sale Now At Woot
If you want in on a projector that Gizmodo once dubbed the "world's crappiest projector," head over to Woot right now. It's been marked down considerably, and is still the worst ever. [Woot Thanks, Akif]
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By Jack LoftusComment by timtempest: The site stats say that 3% of people who bought one, bought three ! .... maybe if you stick three together you... 4 Responses | Other threads
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art
No, This Dancing Building's Bricks Are Not Falling Like Tetris
This isn't an animation, and it's not CGI and it's not a building doing the humpty dance. It's actually the old mint in downtown SF being painted by 7 perfectly mapped HD projectors. More »
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By Brian LamComment by crazacool: It's a really cool use of technology, but the grammar errors in this article are just killing me. 8 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Pico Projectors Go High Def
That didn't take long. While we're still waiting for many announced pico projectors to even be released, Forever Plus has revealed the world's smallest 720p projector. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Software_Goddess: You men are entirely too hung up on size… You need only look at the port to tell what size... 9 Responses | Other threads
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docks
Apple Would Never Announce the E-Pod, But It's Still Lustable
I just don't see Apple announcing a multimedia projector dock for the iPhone/iPod anytime soon, but in my imaginary world where Jobs and I sit together eating cucumber sandwiches every afternoon, he's birthed me one. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by gloveofpower: Yeah, this is what YOU WISH apple was like. Inventing genius products like this that actually address what people... 9 Responses | Other threads
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microsoft
SecondLight Gives Surface Tables a Second Magical Screen
Here's a neat trick: This Microsoft Surface table projects an image on its screen, but hold a piece of paper or glass over it, and you see a secret second layer of user interface. More »
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Comment by Giz-Guy: This is awesome. Is that annoying flickering in the video still present when viewed in real life, though? 7 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
New Pico Projectors Offer DVD-Quality Resolution
Guess which version is the second gen DLP Pico projector. (Hint: It's the smaller one on the right that's better in every way.) More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Mihail Malostanidis: Newbz Lawl! It is obviously dependent on the lamp used. that's why it's not on the list... 6 Responses | Other threads
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art
Apocalyptic Projected Waterlines Depict a City Underwater
The Watermarks Project, going on this week in Bristol, England, is using projectors in a pretty interesting way. Artists are superimposing plausible high-tide lines onto buildings, demonstrating life should the Greenland ice cap melt. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by 1lolthatsall: Ah, more scare tactics. Al Gore would be proud. (PS: I believe in being kind to our planet and that... 13 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Tiny 3-Inch Cube Projects Giant 112-Inch Picture
This Miseal mini projection cube measures less than 3-inches per side, but it still manages to create a 112-inch image within a 16-foot throwing distance. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by EVEs_Mako: Excuse me but the acceptance of 800x600 resolution die along side of Matlock, Dynasty, and WinNT SP1? Why would any... 5 Responses | Other threads
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projector phones
Samsung Show is the First Brand Name, Non-Prototype Projector Phone
The Samsung Show touchscreen projector phone may not be the first projector phone out there, but it is the first one that isn't a prototype, and doesn't come from a completely obscure manufacturer. More » -
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Seriously Guys, This Time, We're Getting Closer To The Minority Report Screen
Intel squeezed a capacitive touchscreen sensor between two giant pieces of translucent glass and stuck a projector behind it, taking another step closer to one of tech's most long-standing clichés—the Minority Report screen—in 3D! More »
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By John MahoneyComment by MagnoliaX12: So easy a Precog can do it. 9 Responses | Other threads
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pico projectors
Hands-on With 3M's Second-Gen Pico Projectors With Added RGB LEDs
It seems that we see tiny projectors often, but never in actual phones or in devices I can imagine myself using. The tradition continued tonight with more prototype pico projectors from 3M. More » -
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Samsung MBP200 Pico Projector Has a Mini Screen Stand
The Samsung MBP200 has a limited 480x320 res, but has a built-in media player, LCD screen and includes a tiny stand that can turn a piece of paper into a screen. A baby screen! More » -
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WowWee Cinemin Pico Projectors Are Tiny and Cheap
WowWee's Cinemin pico projectors fit any situation you'd be pico projecting in. The Swivel is a candybar that angles 90 degrees; the Stick's tinier and takes SD cards, and the Station's an iPod dock station. More »
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Comment by Brad Attaway: So if they're cheap, where's the price mention? 7 Responses | Other threads
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pico projectors
Teardown: The Beatiful Precision Inside Pocket DLP Pico Projectors
Tech-On got out their tiny non-standard screwdrivers and tweezers and took apart an Optoma PK101 projector, revealing an engineering miracle—the components necessary to squeeze a DLP projector into your shirt pocket.
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By John MahoneyComment by Anonymoose: fit in my pants? there's not much room there for much else besides my wang, if'n you know what i... 5 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
CV-MP01 Mobile Projector is Marginally Smaller, Significantly Cuter Than Its Competitors
The CV-MP01 shares a lot with some other mobile projectors we've seen—namely from 3M—but measures up at a stunningly small 40x57x59mm and 90 grams. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Bearded Rapper: Smaller does NOT mean anything other than cooler. I can imagine losing this in my pocket... 1 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Sharp 720p DLP Projector to Clock In at Under $1000
Sharp's expanding its WXGA line with the PG-F255W projector, packing 1280x800 resolution, Sharp's BrilliantColor tech, 2,200:1 contrast ratio, 2,500 ANSI Lumens, Ethernet, variable audio line-out, and a USB port. It's a lot for not so much cash, coming in at less than $1000. More » -
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At Gizmodo Gallery: Tiny Projectors That Fit In Your Hand Or Mouth!
Our Toys for Tots fundraiser and all mega gadget exhibition, Gizmodo Gallery starts this Thursday in NYC. And among the ~40 devices we'll have more than just a huge TV; we'll have one of the world's tiniest projector, like the Aiptek PocketCinema Wilson reviewed last week.
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By Brian LamComment by Incognito: Ohhhhh projector. Darn it, there goes the proctologist joke. 2 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Konica Minolta Working on Thumbdrive-Sized Projector
It appears that Konica Minolta will take mini-projector one-upsmanship to the next level with a new device that measures about 1.6 inches long, .79 inches wide, and only .3 inches thick—roughly the size of a smallish thumbdrive. When all is said and done, Konica believes that this new projector will be able to throw 20-inch color images in XGA resolution at distances of about 20 24-inches away from the screen and use less than 1-watt of power while operating. Unfortunately, the device will not be ready for public consumption for another 2 or 3 years, which opens up the door for another company to one-up their one-up. [Nikkei-subcription via Crunchgear via ComputerWorld]
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By Sean FallonComment by Xterm11_is Rhyming: Hmmm..That is interesting. more » | Other threads
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home theater
Greasy Garage or Helluva Home Theater?
The garage, also known as "car hole" in some circles, has traditionally been a somewhat wasted space. Aside from holding vehicles for a few hours of the day, it's often a crap collector, the place for rusty saws and tangled Christmas lights. Electronic House has assembled a list of five garages that have transcended the status quo to home theater status. This particular theater was converted from a 3-car garage and features a premium 1080p projector along with 7,000W of surround sound. So while the setup can't haul ass, worry not, it still annoys the hell out of the neighbors. [Electronic House via CrunchGear]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Rabid Penguin: I'll admit, I don't know anything about cards and would prefer a nice theater... but I've always had this strange... 6 Responses | Other threads
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3m mpro110
3M MPro110 Handheld Mobile Projector: Lightning Review
The Gadget: 3M's pocket-friendly MPro110 projector packs a sizeable screen into a tiny, battery-powered package. It's mainly for fast-moving business types, but could it also be an alternative to buying a 40-inch TV? More »
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Comment by zigziggityzoo: The MPro110 says the resolution is 1280x768. Which is it? 5 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Sanyo LP-XTC50 Projector Uses Lamp Switching Powers to Last 6000 Hours
In case you need a projector for your business, or just want the biggest, awesomest home theater on the block, Sanyo's new offering is a pretty good bet. The LP-XTC50 uses dual lamps, which gives you a pretty impressive 6,000 hours in alternate lamp mode, and up to 3,000 hours in regular single-lamp mode. It has also updated its brightness settings, at 5,000 ANSI lumens, and offers a hi-def resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. Other features include horizontal and vertical lens shift, keystone correction, workable projection at any 360-degree angle and 10 auto-switching filters. This monster of a projection machine will be available on Jan. 9, 2009 for roughly $10,730. [Sanyo via Crunchgear]
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By Elaine ChowComment by bjarnia: since when is 1024 x 768 hi-def? 2 Responses | Other threads
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movies
New Laser Cinema Projectors Offer Superior Picture Quality, Increased Pew Pew Factor
The Economist has a great piece about researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences have developed a digital cinema projector that uses lasers as the main display technology. In doing so, these projectors are able to display a staggering 80 percent of the color range visible to the human eye. Previously, the 60 percent range that 35mm film offered was considered the benchmark for other projectors and displays to measure themselves up against. More » -
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JVC DLA-RS2 is 'World's First' Home 3D Projector
3D displays may or may not be the next big thing in home entertainment, but JVC has just announced the first 3D projector intended for home theaters. Needing no special glasses, the JVC DLA-RS2 uses D-ILA projection (that's similar to LCD) and stereoscopic video processing to offer a 1080p 3D viewing experience. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Gann: Can someone pls explain to me how 3d without glasses works? 4 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Pico Cube Projector is World's Smallest, Says Maker Epoq
"About the size and weight of a hen's egg" runs the tagline for this projector. That'd be some special large cubic hen then. But this Pico Cube EPP-HH01 from Epoq projector is undeniably tiny—it's just 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 inches across, which Epoq says makes it the world's smallest. It projects VGA resolution images from its LCoS image chip with a 3W LED light source giving it a 80:1 ANSI contrast ratio. It's no high-end video projector of course, but you don't expect that from a gadget of this size. And it does somehow squeeze in a speaker, making it handy for impromptu business presentations and such. It's due to ship this month, for a suitably tiny $230. [Gadgetcraver.com]
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By Kit EatonComment by medopal: 2.2 inch?? like 5.5 cm?? are you serious?? but how much maximum size will it give on the wall? hope its... 1 Responses | Other threads
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Food Tech
New London Restaurant Has Interactive Touch Tables With eMenus and Digital Tablecloths
Contemporist has a great post on Inamo, one of the newer restaurants in London's West End, which boasts fully interactive tables with touch technology. The tables function use overhead projectors and touch panels on the tables that work together to display things like menus, as well as rotate through a series of seven tablecloths according to the patrons preference. Customers are also able to order directly from the digital menu, reducing waiters to little more than human FAQs. More »
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Comment by GIZisGOD: This would be fun for Deaf people to order at. 2 Responses | Other threads
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deals
Dealzmodo: $600 720P Planar Projector
In case you've had your eye out for a cheap, quality projector, this Planar PD 7130 over on Woot is a pretty nice deal. It features 900 lumens of brightness and an impressive 4500:1 contrast ratio through TI DarkChip tech. Hi def inputs include two component and one DVI, and its internal lamp is rated for 3000 hours (depending on use, of course). If you've wanted to see whether or not you could handle the whole projector lifestyle, this Planar seems like an inexpensive way to test the waters. [Woot]
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By Mark WilsonComment by RainyDayInterns: The BEST projector option we've found is still the LumenLabs EVO-1 projector. You do need a darken room, but at... 2 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
LG's HS102 Projector Has Divx Player Aboard, 2-Hour Battery
Projectors, unless they're of the mini- or HD-kind tend to have me thinking "meh..." apart from LG's new HS102. 'Cause though it has just 800 x 600 native resolution with switchable 4:3/16:9 ratios, it's got Phlatlight LED illumination tech that gives it a 2,000:1 contrast ratio and 150 lumen brightness and it's got a Divx player (playing files from USB-attached storage, it seems) built right into it. And there's a rechargeable battery jammed in there too, making this projector portable in the real sense, since it'll run for two hours unplugged. Out in South Korea for around a $555 equivalent, there's no word on when it'll hit these shores. [Naver via Zoomgadget]
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By Kit EatonComment by ぶっちぎり IN THE FACE!: Has anyone told the cyborg streaker guy about this yet? 1 Responses | Other threads
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projectors
Dell M109S Pocket Projector Displays More Than Just Pockets
You can't tell from the image, but that Dell M109S projector can fit in the palm of your hand (3.64" x 4.12" x 1.46"). With a modest brightness of 50 lumens and resolution of 858x600 (SVGA), the DLP-based M109S maintains a respectable throw distance of roughly 8 feet. The LED bulb will last four years before replacement and the system uses the same power adapter as some Dell laptops, making it all the more portable. The Dell M109S is on sale today starting at $500. Update: A review on a prototype of the projector is already out. [Dell via Toys and Gadgets]
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By Mark WilsonComment by itchytooth: I would like to mount this to my bicycle handlebars and project movies onto the road in front of me. 1 Responses | Other threads
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motorola
News Flash: Moto R&D Working On Prototypes Other Than RAZR 3!
In a panel at GigaOm's Mobilize conference today, Motorola VP of Applied Technology Fred Kitson revealed some prototype display technologies they have in the works, confirming the company has more on the mind than the damn RAZR. One phone prototype Kitson described involves an embedded projector that made use of 3 lasers that project on a wall, while another makes use of a headset display. He also made mention of home displays that could automatically detect your phone as you move into a target range, and dedicate a portion of that screen to your cellphone. More »
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