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[ Luofei | 31 Aug 2009 | 2 Comments | 296 views]
Stay on task at school with myHomework

Last year for Back to School, we told you about Schoolhouse, a very neat homework/grade manager.  This year, we found a new program called myHomework, which even has a mobile version for iPhone/iPod touch.  Now you can even manage your homework away from your computer.

Tweets »

[ Evan | 29 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 4 views]

RT @ryanblock New Chumby coming. Looks significantly smaller, much more square and alarm clock-like! http://twitpic.com/fnz6d #
Want: Carbon fiber milled Oakley C Six sunglasses, they better be polarized http://tinyurl.com/nv5lqy #
Have this urge to upgrade my Palm Treo 750v (currently running WinMo 5.0) to a cooked version of WinMo 6.5, probably a very bad idea #
I'm liking the library features of the new Sony Reader. Screw buying books. http://tinyurl.com/mcsr5d #
For Top Gear fans, find The Stig! http://www.rodhunt.com/pages/newwork.html #
Sony Daily Edition Reader has AT&T 3G, aims directly at Amazon Kindle, $399 out …

Memory Lane »

[ Luofei | 27 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 224 views]
Memory Lane: Logitech Pocket Digital

Back in 2002, digital cameras were expensive, bulky and hard to use.  Logitech, the popular mouse and keyboard maker, tried to change that with its Pocket Digital camera.  It was like the Flip camcorder of the camera world, expect unsuccessful.

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[ Luofei | 26 Aug 2009 | One Comment | 239 views]
BlackBerry Curve 8900 hands-on impressions

The BlackBerry Curve 8900 is the thinnest and lightest full-QWERTY phone RIM has ever made.  It also occupies a premium position in T-mobile’s smartphone lineup.  Read on to find out how the Curve 8900 stacks up against BlackBerries from other carriers and other smartphones at large.

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[ Luofei | 24 Aug 2009 | One Comment | 182 views]
UberTwitter now the number one BlackBerry Twitter app

We previously covered Twitterberry, at the time the de facto Twitter app for BlackBerry users.  A lot has changed since then.  Since TweetGenius is currently back in closed beta, that means that newcomer UberTwitter is now our favorite way to tweet on a BlackBerry.

Tweets »

[ Evan | 22 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 0 views]

Explanation and comparison of Microsoft's BlueTrack and Logitech's Darkfield mousing technologies. Crazy stuff http://tinyurl.com/ljbup9 #
Good simple back to school gadget checklist and notlist, complete with photos for those who don't read http://gizmodo.com/5342576//gallery/ #
Site news: JPT just added the @wibiya toolbar. Come check it out http://justplaintech.com/ #
Nokia N900 internet tablet sports Maemo, looks like a nice MID, will replace N810 http://bit.ly/OC8JZ #
Polaroid, in its last hurrah, sells out. Goes hipster and will only be sold through Urban Outfitters http://bit.ly/14Oh1X #
RT @rposluszny Where will GM be 25 models and 24 months …

Memory Lane »

[ Luofei | 20 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 24 views]
Memory Lane: Motorola IMfree

In the early 2000s it seemed like every middle, high school and college student was on AOL Instant Messenger.  Much to the chagrin of parents everywhere, kids would lord over the family computer all afternoon after school, chatting with their friends over who knows what.  Since laptops were still luxury items back them, kids had to develop shorthand code (such as P911 for when a parent walked in to the room) to protect their super private conversations.

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[ Evan | 18 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 105 views]
Free iPhone App: BargainBin

So, you like free iPhone/iPod Touch Apps? I know I do. This is my favorite free app for finding other free (or cheap) apps as soon as they drop in price (or become free). It even has push notifications so if you upgraded to OS 3 then get downloading. Read on to find out more.

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[ Luofei | 17 Aug 2009 | One Comment | 276 views]
Asus Eee PC 1000HE long-term review

The Asus Eee PC 1000HE was very well-received when it first came out.  However, most reviewers only get to spend a few weeks with a device.  That is just barely enough time to become accustomed to a device.
I have spent the past two months using the Eee PC 1000HE almost every day.  Now, I am finally ready to report my findings.

Tweets »

[ Evan | 15 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 2 views]

Dropship for the iPhone (also by @ngmoco) is free now so get downloading. I wish they would drop the price of the original Rolando. #
Star Defense for iPhone now only 99cents. Join the plus+ network and challenge people http://tinyurl.com/kkndtq #
Crazy Hong Kong netbook has completely integrated touchpad http://bit.ly/ZT1SY #
Leaked photos of iPod touch with camera look… exactly as it sounds http://bit.ly/16h3R3 #
Not a fan of the slanting keys on the Curve 8900. Would have preferred rounded tops #
Seen: Nissan 370Z convertible on 8th Ave. Definitely more volupyuous and better …