The Gadget Gurus http://www.twitter.com/TheGadgetGurus Weekly tech news that revolves around the mobile industry. We will be posting news and reviews on all the things we get our hands on. Stay tuned for great tech conversation and informative opinions. Follow us Twitter.com/TheGadgetGurus en- mobilemike01@gmail.com mobilemike01@gmail.com (Mike Florio) Liberated Syndication - libsyn.com podcasts@libsyn.com (Liberated Syndication) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:26:00 GMT 180 Weekly tech news that revolves around the mobile industry. We will be posting news and reviews on all the things we get our hands on. Stay tuned for great tech conversation and informative opinions. Follow us Twitter.com/TheGadgetGurus Apple, Windows Mobile, cell phones, blackberry, nokia, android, google, RIM, aTT, verizon, palm, sprint, pre, tech, mobile, t-mobile, GSM The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb mobilemike01@gmail.com http://libsyn.com/podcasts/mikef1182/images/gglogo2.png The Gadget Gurus http://www.twitter.com/TheGadgetGurus The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 35 - I Hate Vic! http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=549881# We are back with another episode of the Gadget Gurus Podcast! We have officially launched www.TheGadgetGurus.net, so make sure you stop by and check it out. leave us some comments and be sure to hit up the Guru Hotline 805-69-GURUS. Nic had to step out on us, so in his place Donny Benfeild held it down for him. This week the Gurus review the Palm Pixi, talk about Google taking over the world, and much more.

The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 35 Show Notes:

Welcome Donny, he is standing in for that other Guru.

Quick News:

Google getting into VOIP game

Google Updating Gmail Interface

Google offering free WiFi in 47 Airports for the Holidays

Apple locks out Atom processor killing Hackintosh netbook movement.

Zune HD Gets Its First 3D Games

PS3 To Required NetFlix Streaming Disc for 1 year

General News:

LEAK: Project Natal Shipping November 2010 with 14 Games...All under $80!

Comcast TV Everywhere Going Online Next Month

Phone Releases:

Palm Pixi - Sprint

Quick Mobile News:

Walmart offering $100 Gift Card w/ the purchase of a BlackBerry

Mobile News:

HTC looking to get into netbooks

T-Mobile Peaces Out MyFaves

FCC gives Dell the OK on Android phone

T-Mobile - HSDPA 7.2 by Christmas. HSPA+ in 2010

Droid Sells 100,000 Units Over Weekend

Guru'ing 201

- Brought to you by the Universal Guru

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Quick Review

Palm Pixi Hands-on

Android News:

Motorola Droid Review from Donny

Samsung Behold II confirmed for November 18th - $229.99 w/ 2-Year Agreement

Android 2.0 Source Code Released - Ported to G1

S60 News:

Samsung will no longer be developing/utilizing S60.

WebOS News:

Pixi getting 1.3.1 at launch, Pre to follow shortly afterward

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The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 34 Show Notes:

General News:
Google Dashboard


Apple News:
Apple Wants iTunes to Replace Your Cable Box for 30 Bucks a Month:
http://gizmodo.com/5395251/apple-wants-itunes-to-replace-your-cable-box-for-30-bucks-a-month

*Rumor* AT&T gearing up 8GB iPhone 3GS for the Holidays
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/11/05/att-gearing-up-to-launch-99-8gb-iphone-3gs/

Microsoft News:
Microsoft Courier Interfaced - Leaked:

http://gizmodo.com/5381011/microsoft-couriers-swipes-snips-and-scribbles-the-leaked-interface


Carrier News:
Sprint Launches 4G in some areas:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/11/02/sprint-lights-up-wimax-in-nc-chicago-and-dallas-launches-subsi/


AT&T sues Verizon for "There's a Map for That" Ad:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/11/03/att-files-suit-against-verizon-for-its-latest-ad-campaign/

Verizon to bump ETF to $350 on "Advanced" devices: The price will drop $5/month giving you the $235 ETF if you cancel a month early
http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/04/verizon-looking-to-bump-early-termination-fee-to-350-on-advanc/

Verizon Offering Internet Data Packages for Prepaid
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Verizon-releases-three-internet-data-packages-for-prepaid-customers-article-a_7782.html

Sprint and T-Mobile announced they will soon offer carrier billing for marketplaces

Phone Releases:

Motorola CLIQ - T-Mobile
Motorola DROID - Verizon Wireless
DROID Ad: http://gizmodo.com/5396966/new-droid-commercial-turns-to-all+out-sci+fi
HTC DROID Eris - Verizon Wireless
LG Chocolate Touch - Verizon Wireless
Samsung Mystic - AT&T
Samsung Flight - AT&T
General Mobile News:
HTC HD2 Gets Hands On:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/11/04/htcs-hd2-has-landed-at-engadget/

Vic's Moment:
My Nokia N900 status update.
Quick Review: Canon S90
Quick Discussion: Google support for non-Google platforms.


S60/Maemo News:
Maemo more open than Android for developers:
http://cool900.blogspot.com/2009/10/comparing-freedom-on-maemo-and-android.html

BlackBerry News:
BlackBerry 9700 Reviewed!
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/11/blackberry-9700-reviews-flood-in/

Sprint and Verizon getting the BlackBerry 8530 Curve 2
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/11/05/verizon-announces-the-blackberry-curve-8530/
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/11/05/sprint-gets-blackberry-8530-love-too/

Android News:
Sony Ericcson Announces XPERIA X10:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/11/02/sony-ericsson-xperia-x10-announced-we-go-hands-on/
 
Motorola MILESTONE now official: multitouch, but no Google Maps Navigator:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/11/02/motorola-milestone-now-official-multitouch-but-no-google-maps-navigator/
]]> podcasts Mon, 9 Nov 2009 02:20:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=546965# thegadgetguruspodcast@gmail.com The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb Yes The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 33 - Nic's Cake http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=544582# The Gurus are back in full force with another week of gadget goodness for your ears! This week Nic Ball jumps out of a birthday cake and we talk about the Droid among some other tech related news.

We now have a GV Hotline for listeners to call 805-69-GURUS!!!!!! Pass it on!!

QUICK NEWS:
Geocities Is Dead, Long Live Geocities

Netflix Streaming on PS3: Coming Soon

Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts:

iPhone App Store 100,000+ apps:

GENERAL NEWS:

Samsung's 3mm-Thick HDTV
B&N Nook Not Sold In All Stores:

APPLE NEWS:
Mac OS 10.6.2 Leaks New Core i5/i7 MacBook Pros?

VmWare Fusion 3.0 Out:

Google Chrome Released for Mac:

Stream iTunes to FiOs TVs:

PHONE RELEASES:
BlackBerry Storm 2 - Verizon Wireless
Sony Ericsson Equinox 3G - T-Mobile

QUICK UPDATES/FIXES/TIPS:
Novatel MiFi 2200 gets new firmware, now stays on even when you don't need it

Nokia N97 firmware 2.0 available via NSU

Google Voice For BlackBerry Updated to Version 0.1.6

Google Voice Updated for Android too 0.2.5
QUICK MOBILE NEWS:
TELUS to launch HSPA network, iPhone 3G/3GS on November 5th

Google Voice Lets you use your own mobile number and liberates your voicemail:

HTC You ad campaign unveiled (update: video!)

GENERAL MOBILE NEWS:
Google Maps Navigation: A Free, Ass-Kicking, Turn-by-Turn Mobile App

CARRIER NEWS:
T-Mobile Project Dark Corrections - Vic
Verizon Wireless holiday lineup leaked, reveals new BlackBerry Curve2

Sprint's Loss Widens, But Keeps More Customers

BLACKBERRY NEWS:
inPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry Smartphones Gets Official; Now Available for Pre-Order!http://crackberry.com/inpulse-smartwatch-blackberry-gets-official-now-available-pre-order

WebOS NEWS:
Palm Pixi landing on Sprint November 15th for $99.99

*RUMOR* Pre to hit AT&T Soon?

ANDROID NEWS:
Is This Verizon's Android 2.0 Version of the HTC HD2?

HTC Confirms 2.0 Devices are coming soon:

Verizon HTC Droid Eris specs

Verizon Droid Eris $99:

Sony Ericsson's "Rachael" Android UI: Android + Zune HD > iPhone

Google Seeds Android 2.0 to Developers Via New SDK

Google Navigator for Android Review: Good For Free But Far From Perfect

Android 2.0 Running on T-Mobile G1 aka HTC Dream


 

 

 
]]> podcasts Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=544582# The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb No The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 33 - Nic's Cake http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=544583# The Gurus are back in full force with another week of gadget goodness for your ears! This week Nic Ball jumps out of a birthday cake and we talk about the Droid among some other tech related news.

We now have a GV Hotline for listeners to call 805-69-GURUS!!!!!! Pass it on!!

QUICK NEWS:
Geocities Is Dead, Long Live Geocities

Netflix Streaming on PS3: Coming Soon

Windows 7 Keyboard Shortcuts:

iPhone App Store 100,000+ apps:

GENERAL NEWS:

Samsung's 3mm-Thick HDTV
B&N Nook Not Sold In All Stores:

APPLE NEWS:
Mac OS 10.6.2 Leaks New Core i5/i7 MacBook Pros?

VmWare Fusion 3.0 Out:

Google Chrome Released for Mac:

Stream iTunes to FiOs TVs:

PHONE RELEASES:
BlackBerry Storm 2 - Verizon Wireless
Sony Ericsson Equinox 3G - T-Mobile

QUICK UPDATES/FIXES/TIPS:
Novatel MiFi 2200 gets new firmware, now stays on even when you don't need it

Nokia N97 firmware 2.0 available via NSU

Google Voice For BlackBerry Updated to Version 0.1.6

Google Voice Updated for Android too 0.2.5
QUICK MOBILE NEWS:
TELUS to launch HSPA network, iPhone 3G/3GS on November 5th

Google Voice Lets you use your own mobile number and liberates your voicemail:

HTC You ad campaign unveiled (update: video!)

GENERAL MOBILE NEWS:
Google Maps Navigation: A Free, Ass-Kicking, Turn-by-Turn Mobile App

CARRIER NEWS:
T-Mobile Project Dark Corrections - Vic
Verizon Wireless holiday lineup leaked, reveals new BlackBerry Curve2

Sprint's Loss Widens, But Keeps More Customers

BLACKBERRY NEWS:
inPulse Smartwatch for BlackBerry Smartphones Gets Official; Now Available for Pre-Order!http://crackberry.com/inpulse-smartwatch-blackberry-gets-official-now-available-pre-order

WebOS NEWS:
Palm Pixi landing on Sprint November 15th for $99.99

*RUMOR* Pre to hit AT&T Soon?

ANDROID NEWS:
Is This Verizon's Android 2.0 Version of the HTC HD2?

HTC Confirms 2.0 Devices are coming soon:

Verizon HTC Droid Eris specs

Verizon Droid Eris $99:

Sony Ericsson's "Rachael" Android UI: Android + Zune HD > iPhone

Google Seeds Android 2.0 to Developers Via New SDK

Google Navigator for Android Review: Good For Free But Far From Perfect

Android 2.0 Running on T-Mobile G1 aka HTC Dream


 

 

 
]]> podcasts Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:43:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=544583# The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb No The Gadegt Gurus Podcast Ep 32 - Mikeless http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=541783#
QUICK NEWS:

OnStar's Stolen Vehicle Slowdown used to recover carjacked vehicle, baffle carjacker
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/21/onstars-stolen-vehicle-slowdown-used-to-recover-carjacked-vehic/

Nokia N900 not coming until some time in November
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/nokia-n900-not-coming-until-some-time-in-november/

Nokia sues Apple, says iPhone infringes ten patents
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/nokia-sues-apple-says-iphone-infringes-ten-patents/

Star Wars watches By Marc Ecko
http://www.slipperybrick.com/2009/10/star-wars-watches-by-marc-ecko/



GENERAL NEWS:


Google's Music Service
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/21/google-music-service-the-screenshots/
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/21/google-to-partner-with-ilike-and-lala-for-new-music-service/

Comcast to enter 3G/4G cellular data market
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/22/comcast-to-enter-3g4g-cellular-data-market/

Hulu considering a pay model
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2354672,00.asp


MICROSOFT NEWS:

Microsoftâs Online Store Gets A Revamp, Now Sells Windows 7 PCs Too
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/22/microsofts-online-store-gets-a-revamp-now-sells-windows-7-pcs-too/

Microsoft Retail Store Opens!
http://gizmodo.com/5387880/microsofts-first-retail-store-opens-like-apple-store-with-more-colors

WINDOWS 7 RELEASED!
http://gizmodo.com/5387822/27-takes-on-windows-7

Windows 7 student upgrade installer not working for many
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/windows-7-student-upgrade-installer-not-working-for-many/

MAC NEWS:

Window 7 released, Mac attacks:
http://gizmodo.com/5388126/apple-graciously-welcomes-windows-7-with-ad-triptych/gallery/

Apple Unleashes New Macs, Multitouch Mouse
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2009/10/newmacs/

Apple MacBook [UPDATE]
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/10/20/review-apple-macbook/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/22/unibody-macbook-late-2009-review/

Apple Magic Mouse Review
http://gizmodo.com/5386202/apple-magic-mouse-review


PHONE RELEASES (10/19 through 10/25):

Pantech Reveal - AT&T


GENERAL MOBILE:

m:IQ Sync Service from Best Buy Mobile launches...price is FREE
Works with all Windows Mobile 6 and up devices and all BlackBerry devices.
http://miqlive.com/
(Nic is testing this out)

Bolt Browser comes out of Beta
http://www.wmexperts.com/bolt-browser-comes-out-beta

CARRIER NEWS:

T-Mobile Project Dark Update:
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/project-dark-mini-breakdown/
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/25/t-mobile-formally-announces-its-even-more-and-even-more-plus-plans/
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/project-dark-again/
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/project-dark-pricing/


iPhone NEWS:

Graphs and Charts Prove iPhone to Be the Most Successful Gadget Ever (Sort of)
http://gizmodo.com/5387183/graphs-and-charts-prove-iphone-to-be-the-most-successful-gadget-ever-sort-of

BlackBerry NEWS:

BlackBerry Bold 9700 - (AT&T and T-Mobile, $200 w/ 2 year agreement)

Verizon launching Storm2 on October 28 for $179.99?
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/23/verizon-launching-storm2-on-october-28-for-179-99/

Google Maps for BlackBerry v3.2 - Now with Layers!
http://crackberry.com/updated-google-maps-blackberry-v3-2-now-layers


ANDROID NEWS:

Samsung Moment review
http://www.mobileburn.com/review.jsp?Id=8100

Motorola Droid Preview!
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/23/motorola-droid-preview/

Droid Specs
http://www.androidcentral.com/motorola-droid-pops-motorolas-website-comes-specs

Droid Release Date
http://www.androidcentral.com/droid-event-announced-october-28th-releasing-november-9th

AT&T Compatible Motorola Droid Sneaks Into FCC Documents
http://gizmodo.com/5388918/att-compatible-motorola-droid-sneaks-into-fcc-documents

HTC Hero Source Code Released
http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-hero-source-code-released

Verizon HTC Desire Spotted, Runs Sense UI
http://www.androidcentral.com/verizon-htc-desire-spotted-runs-sense-ui

Droid Eris launching Nov. 6:
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Verizon-to-use-Droid-title-for-series-of-Android-phones-AT-T-to-get-the-Sholes-article-a_7595.html




]]> podcasts Mon, 26 Oct 2009 03:58:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=541783# thegadgetguruspodcast@gmail.com The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb No The Gadget Gurus Ep 31 In With The New http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=539651# Twitter and let us know what you guys think of both. Get it while the gettin's good:

Some HTC Hero units shipping sans EV-DO Rev. A on Sprint? (update: nope!)
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/sprints-htc-hero-shipping-sans-ev-do-rev-a/

QUICK NEWS:

250 GB PS3 Coming November 3 for $349
http://gizmodo.com/5382708/250-gb-ps3-coming-november-3-for-349

You can't jailbreak me bitches:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/5ecKFYu7bs8/apples-shipping-jailbreak-resistant-iphone-3gs-units

Reports: Snow Leopard Bug Eats User Accounts Whole
http://gizmodo.com/5379817/reports-snow-leopard-bug-eats-user-accounts-whole

Port-a-Pint Portable Beer Glass Keeps You Always at the Ready
http://gizmodo.com/5382353/port+a+pint-portable-beer-glass-keeps-you-always-at-the-ready

Dude star trek sucks. Star Wars is the shit! A little something for the Boss Guru
http://gizmodo.com/5379741/4gb-star-trek-flash-drive-comes-loaded-with-the-new-film

You Can Use Google Chrome for Mac Right Now
http://gizmodo.com/5379795/you-can-use-google-chrome-for-mac-right-now

Gmail's 'Got the Wrong Bob?' Feature Keeps You From Emailing Nude Photos to Your Mom
http://gizmodo.com/5380710/gmails-got-the-wrong-bob-feature-keeps-you-from-emailing-nude-photos-to-your-mom


There's Retail Markup, and Then There's Canadian Windows 7
http://gizmodo.com/5384304/theres-retail-markup-and-then-theres-canadian-windows-7

Customize Your iPhone With Your Own DNA
http://gizmodo.com/5380531/customize-your-iphone-with-your-own-dna

Ray Comes out of the closet!!!!!!

WEEKLY PHONE RELEASES (10/11 - 10/18):

Motorola Debut (i856) - Nextel
HTC Hero - Sprint
Instinct HD - Sprint
Samsung Intrepid - Sprint
BlackBerry Bold (White) - AT&T

GENERAL MOBILE NEWS:

Motorola quietly takes one step away from LiMo, looks to Android for consolation
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/12/motorola-quietly-takes-one-step-away-from-limo-looks-to-android/

iPhone Multitasking like it should be, looks pretty Pre like:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/9i4xZT-4jQA/now-this-is-how-the-iphone-should-handle-multitasking

Nokia posts nasty, not good, numbers:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/10/15/nokia-posts-834-million-quarterly-loss-smartphone-slips-anothe/

Blackberry Storm Review Roundup:
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-storm2-review-roundup

CARRIER NEWS:

T-Mobile Project Dark - More Details:
http://gizmodo.com/5384048/t+mobile-project-dark-rumor-update-financed-phones-tiered-unlimited-plans
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/17/project-dark-confirmed-to-include-unlimited-plans-flexpay/
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/GSlBQ9JOh5M/t+mobile-project-dark-rumor-update-financed-phones-tiered-unlimited-plans

T-Mobile Temporarily Halts Sales of Sidekicks
http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=4972http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/12/t-mobile-temporarily-discontines-the-sidekick-line-following-data-outage/

T-Mobile Lets Furious Sidekick Users Ditch Their Contracts for Free
http://gizmodo.com/5379703/t+mobile-lets-furious-sidekick-users-ditch-their-contracts-for-free

The Great Sidekick Data Outage of 2009: T-Mobile Offers $100 in Apology Money
http://gizmodo.com/5380117/the-great-sidekick-data-outage-of-2009-t+mobile-offers-100-in-apology-money

Sidekick Outage, it was SABOTAGE!!!!!
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/n5MtB348GYM/the-cause-of-the-great-sidekick-fiasco-all-signs-point-to-sabotage

Danger/Microsoft Recovered Sidekick Data:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/10/15/microsoft-recovers-most-if-not-all-sidekick-customer-customer/

Verizon getting Pre Early 2010:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/WNX4vVi2Lpc/verizon-officially-confirms-they-will-have-the-palm-pre-early-next-year

AT&T to sell Nokia Booklet $299 2yr contract:
http://www.crunchgear.com/2009/10/13/nokias-booklet-3g-is-299-on-att/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/nokia-tells-all-on-booklet-3g-299-with-a-2-year-contract-on-at/

Verizon's anti-iPhone gets its first commercial: 'Droid Does'
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/17/verizons-anti-iphone-gets-its-first-commercial-droid-does/

ANDROID NEWS:

Mystery HTC Android Phone Appears
http://gizmodo.com/5384405/mystery-htc-android-phone-appears-discloses-nothing/gallery/

Motorola Cliq Review
http://gizmodo.com/5381995/motorola-cliq-reviewhttp://www.phonescoop.com/articles/article.php?a=311

Android 2.0 Preview:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/10/16/android-2-0-given-a-once-over-makes-1-6-look-a-little-dated/

BLACKBERRY NEWS:

Storm 2 Review:
http://crackberry.com/blackberry-storm2-review

Where is the Verizon BlackBerry Storm 2 Announcement?
http://crackberry.com/wheres-verizon-blackberry-storm2-announcement

Facebook and Google Voice had an update. BBM 5.0 went official with a lot of bells and whistles.


COMPUTER/TECH NEWS:

Google Says They Gotta Block Some Numbers to Keep Google Voice Free
http://gizmodo.com/5379740/google-says-they-gotta-block-some-numbers-to-keep-google-voice-free

HP Touchsmart 600:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/Zu99bMsr2kA/hp-touchsmart-600-review-multitouch-multimedia-mogul

Next Nintendo DS Might Get a Huge Speed Boost from Tegra
http://gizmodo.com/5381010/next-nintendo-ds-might-get-a-huge-speed-boost-from-tegra

GV has to block some numbers to stay free:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/D4p_lJT73Fo/google-says-they-gotta-block-some-numbers-to-keep-google-voice-free

Western Digital HD Live Now available:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/western-digital-wd-tv-live-hd-media-player-gets-official/

Blockbuster On Deman on TiVo:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/13/blockbuster-on-demand-goes-live-on-tivo-boxes/
]]> podcasts Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:49:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=539651# The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb No The Gadget Gurus Ep 30 Rain, Sleet, or Snow http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=536667#
Show Notes:

REVIEW:

Vic Webb on the Sprint HTC Hero

QUICK NEWS:

A True Foreign Beauty: The Winning 2014 Asian Games Stadium Design
http://gizmodo.com/5378459/a-true-foreign-beauty-the-winning-2014-asian-games-stadium-design

Unlocked Galaxy Hits Newegg
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/unlocked-galaxy-hits-newegg/

Google Voice application being developed for S60 platform
http://nokiaexperts.com/google-voice-application-developed-s60-platform/

Best Buy Launches Mobile Backup Service
http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=4932

Walmart Price Drops
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/walmart-price-drops/

Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Coming 11/3, Costing an Absurd $100
http://gizmodo.com/5374834/xbox-360-wireless-n-adapter-coming-113-costing-an-absurd-100

Gyrobike's Gyrowheel stabilizes a kid's first bike without the training wheels
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/03/gyrobikes-gyrowheel-stabilizes-a-kids-first-bike-without-the-t/

Burger King Updating 12,000 Locations with 'Futuristic' Look
http://gizmodo.com/5377881/burger-king-updating-12000-locations-with-futuristic-look

Powermat wireless chargers unleashed into the atmosphere, for real
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/powermat-wireless-chargers-unleashed-into-the-atmosphere-for-re/

TECHNOLOGY NEWS:

Dell Adamo XPS First Look: So Thin It Could Slice a MacBook Air in Half:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/F0NA7xivM1U/dell-adamo-xps-first-look-so-thin-it-could-slice-a-macbook-air-in-half

Kindle 2 Drops in price and adds International Version to line-up (UDPATED: Kindle DX gets International version as well):
http://gizmodo.com/5375910/kindle-2-drops-price-again-to-259-adds-international-flavour-for-279
http://gizmodo.com/5377634/amazon-takes-the-kindle-dx-abroad-too

FloTV reveals Digital Handheld TV
http://www.flotv.com/news-room/press/2009-10-07

Dutch Google Ads Reveal Thin is In For Rumored iMac, MacBook Refreshes
http://gizmodo.com/5373841/dutch-google-ads-reveal-thin-is-in-for-rumored-imac-macbook-refreshes

Kohjinsha dual-screen swivel netbook prototype hands-on
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/06/video-kohjinsha-dual-screen-swivel-netbook-prototype-hands-on/

Japanese getting over paranoid with H1N1...You betcha ya!
http://gizmodo.com/5376297/japanese-anti+flu-suit-lets-you-get-sneezed-on-with-impunity

CARRIER NEWS:

T-Mobile: "Project Black"
http://gizmodo.com/5378270/t+mobile-project-dark-a-hyperfast-21mbps-3g-rollout-update-its-much-more
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/09/t-mobiles-rumored-project-black-handsets/
http://gizmodo.com/5377678/expectations-of-t+mobiles-mysterious-project-black-are-sky+high
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/what-do-you-want-from-project-black/

T-Mobile Sidekick Data Outage Update: Data Probably Lost for Good
http://gizmodo.com/5378805/t+mobile-sidekick-data-outage-update-data-probably-lost-for-good

AT&T GoPhone gets unlimited talk and messaging for $60 on October 12
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/11/att-gophone-gets-unlimited-talk-and-messaging-for-60-on-october-12/?cp=1#comments

AT&T's Feature Phones Singing Opera's Tune
http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=4921

AT&T allowing VoIP over 3G for iPhone
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/06/att-gives-voip-over-3g-apps-its-blessing-iphone-included/

Tethering with your iPhone? Not quite yet
http://www.phonearena.com/htmls/Tethering-with-your-iPhone-Not-quite-yet-article-a_7371.html

Hey, iPhone Users: Get Ready For Data Caps
http://gizmodo.com/5377146/hey-iphone-users-get-ready-for-data-caps

GENERAL MOBILE NEWS:

Flash 10.1: Full Flash for Everyone But iPhone, Actually Playable HD Vids (Video Demo of Flash on Pre):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpI6gA9cuME
http://gizmodo.com/5374868/flash-apps-to-come-to-the-iphone-but-not-to-safari
http://gizmodo.com/5374115/flash-101-full-flash-for-everyone-but-iphone-actually-playable-hd-vids

The World's "Smallest" and Most Affordable Watch Phone
http://gizmodo.com/5374635/kempler--strauss-w-the-worlds-smallest-and-most-affordable-watch-phone

Why the FCC's Got AT&T and Verizon Scared Shitless
http://gizmodo.com/5377347/why-the-fccs-got-att-and-verizon-scared-shitless

The JD Power Smartphone Satisfaction Ratings Give Apple a Win, Motorola a Big Lose
http://gizmodo.com/5377572/the-jd-power-smartphone-satisfaction-ratings-give-apple-a-win-motorola-a-big-lose

'DROID NEWS:

Verizon and Google announce partnership. Rumor: Motorola Sholes to launch by Oct. 30, with the BlackBerry Storm 2 and Nokia Booklet 3G following. Verizon getting HTC Desire/Hero? in November!
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/06/htc-hero-hitting-verizon-in-november/
http://gizmodo.com/5375244/verizon-promises-android-phones-with-google-voice-support
http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=4938
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/05/motorola-droid-sholes-tao-launching-october-30th/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/05/motorola-sholes-to-launch-by-holidays-along-with-the-blackberry/

Behold 2 Goes Official
http://www.tmonews.com/2009/10/behold-2-goes-official/

Samsung Moment (a.k.a. Instinct Q), Nov. 1 release date, $180 after MIR:
http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=4953
http://gizmodo.com/5376362/this-is-the-moment-for-a-samsung-android-qwerty-slider-on-sprint
http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/07/samsung-moment-android-qwerty-slider-coming-to-sprint/
http://newsreleases.sprint.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=127149&p=RssLanding&cat=news&id=1339737

MAPPLE NEWS:

More Proof the iPhone Wishes It Was A BlackBerry
http://www.berrygurus.com/2009/09/more-proof-the-iphone-wishes-it-was-a-blackberry/

PRE/WEBOS NEWS:

Apple reiterates warning on Media Sync: They'll Probably Break it Again
http://www.precentral.net/apple-reiterates-warning-media-sync-we-may-break-it

Palm: Free Apps For The Web, Free Development For Open Source, And Free Phones!
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/10/05/palm-free-apps-for-the-web-free-development-for-open-source-and-free-pres/

WINDOWS PHONE NEWS:

Windows Marketplace for Mobile launches early â shouldâve stayed closed?
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/10/05/windows-marketplace-for-mobile-launches-early-shouldve-stayed-closed/

Microsoft's Pink Project in Trouble
http://gizmodo.com/5374973/danger-for-microsofts-project-pink

Microsoft Adds Premium Location Features to My Phone
http://www.phonescoop.com/news/item.php?n=4941

NOKIA/S60/MAEMO NEWS:

Nokia N900 Web Browser Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUCc2C4JPJE

MOBILE APP OF THE WEEK:

Vic - Tweetie 2 Review: The Best iPhone Twitter App, Period
http://gizmodo.com/5378336/tweetie-2-review-the-best-iphone-twitter-app-period


]]> podcasts Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:20:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=536667# thegadgetguruspodcast@gmail.com iphone, windows, android, HTC, gagdets, apple, microsoft The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb Yes The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 29 http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=533876# The Guru squad is back in it's completeness! Dont miss this week's gadget antics! We cover a ton of Blackberry news, PSP Go, Google Wave, and much more.
The Gadget Gurus Show Notes Episode 29
]]> podcasts Mon, 5 Oct 2009 15:21:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=533876# The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb No The Gadget Gurus Podcast Episode 28 http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=531503#
Gadget Gurus Podcast Show Notes Ep 28

WE WILL NOT BE TALKING ABOUT IPHONE MMS!!!

Seagate Freeagent Theatre+:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/GQJEZBFwrNI/seagate-freeagent-theater%252B-review-an-hd-video-decoder-that-actually-works

Netflix CEO wants streaming services on all devices:
http://www.joystiq.com/2009/09/23/netflix-ceo-wants-streaming-service-on-all-consoles/

Google Sends cease and desist letter to ROM developer:
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-sends-cease-desist-order-cyanogenmod

iRex Touchscreen Ereader sold at best buy, Verizon 3G:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/T5ksnpxu1jg/irex-dr800sg-touchscreen-e+reader-will-have-unlimited-verizon-3g-be-sold-in-best-buy

Google Ads Gmail Push for MS Exchange capable devices:
http://feeds.engadget.com/~r/weblogsinc/engadget/~3/iX48sMcSwOI/

Microsoft Courier Tablet:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/i_kMH1105-A/

Archos Android phone tablet video:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/26/archos-android-phone-tablet-teaser-video-hits-the-web/

Samsung Instinct HD:
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/bN8mPqpZCcs/sprint-clubs-the-instinct-hd-over-the-head-with-a-250-price

Microsoftâs âTurtleâ and âPinkâ just new sidekicks?
http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/sfJqutpw5b4/turtle-and-pure-pink-phones-may-be-just-next+gen-sidekicks

Palmâs crazy busy with app submissions:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/23/palms-app-catalog-is-swamped-with-submissions-bursting-with-fl/

COMMERCIAL BREAK

Blackberry 9700 get reviewed:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/3lgu7w_t-LI/

RIM updates all IM clients, still no facebook:
http://crackberry.com/rim-updates-all-instant-messaging-clients-v2-5

Discussion:

Streaming media:

XBOX vs PS3 vs Appple TV

What do you guys use? What looks interesting to you?

Virtual media is the future bitches!!!!
]]> podcasts Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:13:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=531503# The Gadget Gurus: Mike Florio, Ray Sells, Nic Ball and Vic Webb No The Gadget Gurus Podcast Episode 27 http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=528793# This week we announce the winner of last week's contest and we cover a TON of news in Gadget Guru style! Oh and Nic Ball quits the show.......again. Get it now!!

The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 27 Show Notes:

 

$25 iTunes card Winner Announced

 

Vicâs thoughts on the Zune HD

 

Microsoft News:

 

 

HTC Leo Spotted:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/18/htc-leo-windows-mobile-6-5-slate-is-capacitive-pictured-from-ba/

 

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/k1I5MeATvcE/htc-leo-bares-all-with-huge-43+inch-screen-1ghz-snapdragon

 

 

Windows Mobile 6.5 Oct 6th:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/16/atandt-sprint-verizon-all-signed-up-for-winmo-6-5-launches-on-oc/

 

 

AT&T Lilt 2:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/Iax_BQqWjRY/

 

 

Windows 7 $30 for students:

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/FE3DBwHRvPU/students-get-windows-7-home-premium-for-30

 

 

iMate Gone for good L

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/vwJZ-HgUIx4/i+mate-briefly-reappears-on-everyones-radar-just-to-die

 

Android News:

 

Android 1.6 âDonutâ SDK released to devs:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/15/android-1-6-sdk-released-coming-to-devices-as-early-as-october/

 

 

Archos making some android moves:

 

Tablet/Phone- http://androidcommunity.com/archos-phone-tablet-upcoming-android-smartphonepmp-hybrid-20090916/

 

Tablet - http://androidcommunity.com/archos-launch-5-android-internet-tablet-hands-on-video-gallery-20090916/

 

 

Sprint Hero Reviews Trickling in:

 

Engadget- http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/17/htc-hero-for-sprint-hands-on-and-impressions/

Gizmodo - http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/zQ2-2lo0b_4/sprint-hero-review-faster-stronger-uglier

 


Sprint to Launch Wimax Android phone in 2010:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/cGL9b8DXp9o/

 

Blackberry News:

 

 

Verizon Tour Trackball problems Fixed:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/18/verizon-says-trackball-issue-is-addressed-on-tour-no-longer-a/

 

 

Blackberry Redfly WTF!?

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/ndFvLmbQJ_I/hands+on-with-the-redfly-that-turns-your-blackberry-into-a-psuedo+netbook

 

 

BB Desktop manager for Mac 25th:

http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/18/blackberry-desktop-manager-for-mac-on-september-25th/

 

 

Opera Mini 5 out, BB have customized version:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/16/opera-mini-hits-version-5-in-beta-form/

 

Other Tech News:

 

 

Apple dropped 40gb ATV dropped 160 price:

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/dnrFLz_QA2E/40gb-apple-tv-quietly-killed-160gb-cut-to-229

 

 

Snow Leopard Selling FAST:

http://www.tuaw.com/2009/09/17/snow-leopard-selling-faster-than-leopard/

 

 

Google calling Apple out about GV app:

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/bGsmf4c1D4w/google-apples-a-liar-did-reject-google-voice-iphone-app

 

 

Official Xbox 360 802.11n Wi-Fi Adapter Coming Soon:

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/1jiaJPjw5dU/official-xbox-360-80211n-wi+fi-adapter-coming-soon

 

 

HP ENVY Laptops look like Macbooks:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/15/hp-envy-13-and-15-bring-luxury-to-the-everyman-look-like-macboo/


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HTC Announces Tattoo Android phone:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/08/htc-tattoo-aka-click-brings-android-sense-ui-to-all/

 

Motorola Announces CLIQ

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/guaWQAghOtU/

 

Pandora FINALLY comes to Android:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/09/pandora-comes-to-android-worlds-networks-that-much-closer-to-b/

 

Commercial Break

 

Palm Announces Pixi:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Precentralnet/~3/w_whfZj319I/palm-announces-pixi

 

Palm Adding Synergy for Linkedin, Yahoo, and Facebook App:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Precentralnet/~3/pCGrp5mmWJY/palm-adding-yahoo-linkedin-synergy-new-facebook-app-too

 

Palm Rejects NaNplayer music app, than responds in surprising fashion:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/10/palm-responds-to-nanplayer-rejection-we-are-happy-for-it-to-co/

 

Commercial Break

 

Carriers finally step up, AT&T adds A-List, Sprint adds any mobile anytime:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/gJXF1xzC_h8/

 

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/_IDq4VJxqqg/sprint-any-mobile-official-unlimited-calls-to-all-mobile-numbers-unless-youre-roaming

 

Discussion Topic:


Rants


]]> podcasts Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:42:00 GMT http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=526138# TheGadgetGurusPodcast@gmail.com The Gadget Gurus Yes The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 25 http://mikef1182.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=523950#
The Gadget Gurus Ep 25 Show Notes:

Verizon announces TP2 for 199.99!!! Slaps Sprint/T-Mo in the face

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/09/04/verizon-wireless-touch-pro2-to-land-september-11th-for-199/


Windows Market Place and First Windows 6.5 devices arriving Oct 6th:

http://gizmodo.com/5350163/first-windows-mobile-65-phones-and-windows-marketplace-launch-october-6


Twidroid Updates and gets Pro version:

http://www.androidcentral.com/twidroid-gets-update-inroduces-pro-version


Android Market Redesigned in Donut update:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/01/android-market-re-imagined-for-donut-and-beyond/


Android Market not really profitable L :

http://androidcommunity.com/top-android-dev-says-android-market-sales-are-not-good-20090901/


COMMERCIAL BREAK

HTC Hero on Sprint Oct 11th its OFFICIAL:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/03/htc-hero-heading-to-sprint-october-11-for-179-99-no-chin/


Nokia Announces new phones:

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/tpoxPWSVrp8/


AT&T FINALLY Rolls out MMS on iPhone Sept 25th:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/03/atandt-rolling-out-mms-to-iphone-on-september-25/


COMMERCIAL BREAK

Discussions Topic:

Augmented Reality

What would be some real world uses?

Have you guys tried it on anything?

Cheek this video out:

http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/27f_6Xa7sQI/bmws-augmented-reality-glasses-remake-mere-man-into-master-mechanic

WIKI information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augmented_reality

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Gadget Gurus Show Notes Episode 14

 

RIM CEO says SurePress isnât going anywhere:

-         http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/rim-ceo-surepress-is-here-to-stay/

-          

Verizon Finally launching Storm Firmware Update:

-         http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/rim-ceo-surepress-is-here-to-stay/

 

 Palm Pre News:

 

Verizon to carry the Palm Pre in 6 months:

-         http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/28/verizon-wireless-to-carry-palm-pre-storm-2-in-about-six-months/

 

Sprint Responds to Verizonâs Pre in 6 Months statement:

-         http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/Us4OtzUwWsM/

Sprint has the Pre through 2009!

 

Palm Pre syncs with iTunes perfectly:

-         http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/28/palm-pre-said-to-sync-up-nicely-with-apples-itunes/

 

BGR Reviews Palm Pre:

-         http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/29/palm-pre-review/

 

Google Demos Android 2.0 also known as âDonutâ:

-         http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/27/android-2-0-donut-features-demoed-at-google-i-o/

 

Google Announces âGoogle Waveâ:

-         http://phandroid.com/2009/05/28/google-wave-announced-works-with-android/

 

 

Hulu Launches Desktop App:

-         http://www.tuaw.com/2009/05/28/hulu-desktop-app-gives-full-screen-experience-to-mac-users/

 

Mobile Mania:

 

Blackberry Bold VS T-Mobile G1 = Winner??????

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The Gadget Gurus Podcast 13 Show Notes

 

Palm Pre:

 June 6th Release day $199 after rebate.

 

Best Buy to offer it for $199 no rebate.

 

Extremely Limited. Best buy says to only have 2 per store

 

Sprint only to offer at select stores

 

Sling Player to be offered near or around launch of the Pre

 

Blackberry Strom 2 Engadget Hands On:

 

No SurePress, Capacitive Screen like iPhone

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/21/blackberry-storm-2-the-official-unofficial-hands-on/

 

Android News:

 

HTC Hero Build leaks out, looks freaking AWESOME!!!!

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/19/new-video-of-htc-heros-android-build-offers-frenchy-vision-of-w/

 

T-Mobile Finally rolled out 1.5 âcupcakeâ to US users

 

Nothing super new, nice to have all these features 6 months after device launch. iPhone still doesnât have these features.

 

HTC Lancaster Android Phone for AT&T

http://androidcommunity.com/htc-lancaster-android-phone-for-att-20090524/

 

 

Dell Inspiron Mini 10v Netbook Running Android

http://www.talkandroid.com/1117-android-dell-inspiron-mini-10v-netbook/

 

Motorola Morrison Android Phone for T-Mo in December:

http://androidcommunity.com/motorola-morrison-android-phone-to-be-t-mobiles-christmas-present-20090521/

 

Apple Planning New Server Farm in NC:

 

Unemployment in the RDU area is 10%

Hopefully this will help the tech employment in the NC area

Case-Mate's Fuel holsters for BB Bold and iPhone

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/22/case-mates-fuel-holsters-keep-extra-battery-juice-on-tap/

 

AT&T Expanding Netbboks Nationwide:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/19/atandt-announces-plans-to-expand-netbook-sales-nationwide/

 

Mobile Mania Discussion:

 

Curve 8900 VS iPhone = Winner?????

 


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Thanks to Nic Ball for some show Ideas & links

Blackberry Storm OS 4.7.0.141 shot down by Verizon
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/12/firmware-roulette-storm-build-4-7-0-141-allegedly-fails-verizon/

Blackberry Storm 2 gets pics and no SurePress
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/14/blackberry-storm-2-gets-pictured-early/

Apple Rejects Bit Torrent App
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/11/apple-rejects-bittorrent-control-app-from-app-store-because-it-m/

Slingplayer crippled thanks to AT&T:
http://www.tuaw.com/2009/05/12/atandt-says-it-is-to-blame-for-the-slingplayer-fiasco/

Bigfoot is an HTC device not Samsung/motorola
http://androidguys.com/?p=5040

Palm Pre Pics from Sprint Store:
http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/15/palm-pre-pics-released-into-the-wild-by-sprint-freedom-fighter/

Verizon MiFi get reviewed:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/13/verizon-mifi-2200-review/

Android Netbook gets shown off:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/12/alpha-680-android-powered-mini-netbook-shows-its-face/

Verizon gets Netbooks and changes data rates:
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/13/confirmed-verizon-stores-get-netbooks-may-17-changes-to-broadband-plans/

Mobile Mike's Hands On with Sidekick 2009

Mobile Mania:

Ray: LG EnV2 VS T-Mobile G1

Mike: Samsung Instinct VS Verizon Touch Pro

Floor Open to guests:



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The Gadget Gurus Show Notes Episode 11:

 

Nokia News:

 

Nokia E71x Finally Released, Amazon offers it for $0.01, AT&T $99.99

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/Z0OPetplD9A/

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/i_Jk8GGWihY/

 

N97 Preorder Price Drops and includes a BT Headset:

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/08/pre-order-a-nokia-n97-for-45435-from-nokia-usa-and-get-a-bluetooth-headset-thrown-in/

 

Nokiaâs OVI Store Said to Launch with 20,000 âItemsâ

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/08/nokias-ovi-store-said-to-be-launching-with-20-000-items-unkn/

 

Blackberry News:

 

AT&T Confirms Summer Release of Blackberry 8900

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/qfVypIz-ku4/

 

Tweet Genius Released. Ray Whatâs Your Thoughts?

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/05/tweetgenius-for-blackberry-review/

 

RIMâs CEO Confirms Storm 2 is coming

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/04/rim-ceo-confirms-a-new-storm-is-brewing/

 
BREAK
 

Android News:

 

T-Mo Android Roadmap leaked

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheBoyGeniusReport/~3/n25Q_nMVYeU/

 

T-Mobile pushing out 1.5 âcupcakeâ to US next week:

http://phandroid.com/2009/05/06/t-mobile-usa-android-15-cupcake-coming-next-week/

 

G1âs Successor Leaked?

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/08/t-mobile-g1-revision-revealed/

 

HTC Making Netbook for T-Mobile?

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidguyscom/~3/fVquqLivJAo/

 

iPhone News:

 

AT&T to Lower Monthly price of bottom tier plan by $10?

http://www.tuaw.com/2009/05/07/rumor-atandt-to-reduce-cost-of-entry-iphone-plan/

 

Apple Replaceing Water Damaged Phones for $199?

http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/09/05/05/apple_to_replace_water_damaged_iphones_for_199.html

 

FCC Investigating Google and Apple for Antitrust:

 
BREAK

 

Palm Pre News:

 

Palm Launch day leaked?

http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/05/07/internal-palm-memo-may-reveal-pre-launch-timing/

 

Palm Pre Details Leak Out:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/05/pre-deets-continue-to-trickle-out-office-2007-support-in-the-mi/

 

Gadget News:

 

Verizon Debuts MiFI, Mike jumps for joy:

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/05/06/verizon-debuts-mifi-2200-portable-ev-do-router/

 

Kindle DX Announced, Mike asks Why?

 
BREAK
 
Mobile Mania!!!
 
Ray: Sidekick 2008 VS Blackberry Storm -Winner?
Mike: Blackberry Bold VS Samsung Omnia â Winner?
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