Motorola C168i Prepaid GoPhone (AT&T) with $35 Airtime Included

With a stunningly slim design, the compact candybar-style Motorola C168i is a great choice for those looking for a mobile voice and messaging companion. It features a brightly colorful LCD, text and photo messaging capabilities, and an extra-long talk time of nearly 9 hours. And with AT&T's GoPhone pay-as-you-go service, you pay for just the minutes you use without having to sign up for an annual contract--this phone even comes with $35 of airtime included. You can easily refill your minutes via prepaid cards or the Internet, or choose to prepay each month and roll over unused minutes.
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Samsung Access Mobile TV Phone (AT&T)

The sophisticated and sleek Samsung Access for AT&T features a brilliantly colorful 2.3-inch screen that provides excellent viewing of AT&T's new Mobile TV offering, which allows you to watch TV-quality programming from Comedy Central, ESPN, Fox, NBC, and more. This quad-band GSM phone also runs on AT&T's dual-band HSDPA/UMTS high-speed 3G network, making it easy to download music purchased from AT&T Mobile Music's partners Napster and eMusic. It also features a 1.3-megapixel camera that can be used with AT&T's Video Share service, Bluetooth connectivity for communication headsets and stereo music streaming, microSD memory expansion (up to 4 GB), access to email and instant messaging, and up to 4 hours of talk time.
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SanDisk Sansa M230 512 MB MP3 Player (Blue)

The 512 MB Sansa M230 will hold approximately eight hours of CD-quality MP3 tracks (encoded at 128kps) or 16 hours of WMA tracks (at 64kbps). It's compatible with MP3, WMA, secure WMA, and Audible audio file formats. The backlit LCD screen shows ID3 tag information for the currently playing track (song title, artist and album). Navigate the music on your player with ease, sorting by artist, album, song title, playlist or other criteria. With five equalizer types, you can optimize your sound for your favorite style of music, such as, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Pop, and Custom (user-defined). Keep the music coming with up to 19 hours continuous playback using one AAA Battery.

FM Radio
The M230 includes a digital FM radio tuner for portable radio listening. Easily access your favorite stations by adding them to one of the 20 presets.

Voice Recording Included
Use the built-in microphone to capture interviews, classes, short notes to yourself, or anything else you might feel inspired to record.

Peace of Mind With PlaysForSure
The SanDisk Sansa M230 digital audio player uses PlaysForSure technology. Look for the PlaysForSure logo if you want to make sure the digital music and video you purchase will play back on it every time. Match the PlaysForSure logo on a large selection of leading devices and online music stores. If you see the logo, you'll know your digital music will play for sure. Choose from a large number of digital music and video stores, including MTV's Urge, Rhapsody, Yahoo!, MSN Music, MusicMatch, MusicNow, Napster, Wal-Mart Music Downloads, and many more.
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SanDisk Sansa M240 1 GB MP3 Player (Silver)

Weighing not much more than its power source (a single AAA battery), the Sansa m240 1 GB flash memory digital audio player is a full-featured, ultra-portable MP3 player. The m240 includes FM radio and voice recording, a backlit LCD screen that displays ID3 tag information, support for multiple file formats, and full compatibility with most subscription services
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Apple 80 GB iPod Video AAC/MP3 Player White (5.5 Generation)

Now that you can buy movies from the iTunes Store and sync them to your iPod, the whole world is your theater. With the Apple 80 GB iPod with Video Playback in hand, those movies fit comfortably next to TV shows, new iPod games, podcasts, audiobooks, photo albums, and, of course, an entire library of music--up to 20,000 songs. How much can your pocket hold? That's up to you and your iPod, but no matter how you organize it, the iPod holds loads of songs and plenty of hours of video.With all your music at your fingertips, you may never want to stop listening. Lucky thing your iPod plays audio for hours and hours, or if you'd rather watch, you can feast your eyes on movies and TV shows for several hours without draining our battery. And you can count on the iPod to help you pack light. It is almost hard to explain exactly how 80 GB of storage can fit into an iPod that's the same size as the 60 GB model before it. However it happened, it means you can carry more music and video absolutely anywhere you go. And with a 60-percent brighter screen, the vibrant display gives your album art, photos, and video extra oomph. As always, iPod makes finding what you want to hear a breeze. Plus, a new interface lets you search your iPod using the patented Click Wheel. And if you're a fan of live albums, classical works, or anything that sounds best when it is played continuously, iPod supports gapless playback that seamlessly transitions from one song to another.
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Apple iPod Nano Armband Green

Apple iPod nano Armband, Green
Giving you easy accessto the Click Wheel and all controls, iPod nano armbands come in five sporty colors...
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Apple MA662G/A Headphones

Compatible with all Apple iPods and digital players that work with a 3.5-millimeter mini-jack, the Apple MA662G/A Headphones are designed for comfort. This universal accessory has a sleek design and delivers crystal clear sound quality and bass response, whether you're listening to your favorite tunes while working at your desk, running on the treadmill, or relaxing at home. Compact and ultra-portable, these earbud-style headphones fit easily in your pocket or bag so you can grab them and go.
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Belkin F8Z060 Sports Sleeve for iPod nanos (Black)

The Belkin F8Z060 Sports Sleeve for iPod Nanos (Black) protects your iPod nano and preserves its original look as you take it with you on the move. The Sports Sleeve case helps you get the most from your music player during even the most energetic of activities, while helping ensure your investment stays as safe as possible

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Apple MA663G/A iPod nano 2nd Generation Armband (Gray)

Whether you're running on the treadmill, riding your bike on rugged trails, or strolling city streets, the Apple MA663G/A Nano 2nd Generation Armband is the ideal workout companion. Compatible with iPod Nano 1G and iPod Nano 2G, this convenient and comfortable accessory delivers 100 percent skip-free playback and boasts a flexible, lightweight design. When you want hands-free enjoyment of your iPod, simply slide it directly into the MA663G/A's pocket, plug your headphones into the jack and press play. As you run, lift or ride, you won't have to worry about your iPod falling out or skipping over your favorite tunes. With easy access to all controls, breathable material construction and adjustable fasteners for a secure fit, this armband gives you the soundtrack you need to make each and every workout count.
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Apple iPod Dock Connector to USB 2.0 Cable M9569G/B

The iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable offers high speed data transfer for quickly loading an entire music library on iPod or iPod mini and convenient charging. The cable can also be connected to the iPod USB power adapter for charging on-the-go. Compatible with iPod models with dock connector.k
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Apple MA360G/A In-Ear Lanyard Headphones for iPod Nano 1st Generation

Turn iPod nano into a stunning piece of wearable, musical art -- and enjoy the clarity and bass response of in-ear headphones. The iPod nano In-Ear Lanyard Headphones offer a clean, uncluttered look because the audio cable is integrated with the lanyard itself. Just plug the lanyard into the dock connector, put it around your neck and you're off. Its ingenious built-in earphones conquer clutter by integrating the audio cable with the lanyard itself, so you get a streamlined look without all the extra wire. When you want to change songs or adjust volume, just look down: iPod nano is right there, always at the ready.

The In-Ear Headphones form a snug seal around your ear canal to deliver clean sound and excellent bass response. You'll get three different-sized caps to ensure a comfortable and secure fit.
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Contour Showcase 4G & Ipod Photo Campatible iPod Case

The new Showcase 4G/Photo is the first case that offers solid protection while letting you enjoy everything you love about your iPod - the elegant design, slim dimensions, and ultimate portability. Through the skillful application of advanced dual-injection molding technology, Contour Design, Inc. has created a case with a clean, trim, seamless look that highlights the pure beauty of your iPod. No other case on the market looks and feels so much like a natural extension of the iPod itself.

Sleek, elegant design brings out the beauty of your iPod- without any hassles! iPod users with an active lifestyle will appreciate all the features of the Showcase.

Through the skillful application of advanced dual-injection molding technology, the Contour Showcase gives you impact-resistant plastic- with a seamless blend of shock-absorbing rubber. This gives you the highest quality look- with the most durable protection.
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Apple 1 GB iPod Shuffle AAC/MP3 Player Pink (2nd Generation)

The Apple 1 GB Shuffle is the world's smallest digital music player that lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve, or your lapel, or your belt--it's so small you can wear it just about anywhere. Clip on iPod Shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion. And the shuffle's anodized aluminum enclosure comes in a variety of colors
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Bluetooth Stereo Gateway DC800 Bluetooth Adapter for Home Stereo

By streaming music to your the Bluetooth Stereo Headphones, the Bluetooth Home Stereo Adapter turns audio devices such as home stereos and MP3 players into wireless music systems. Just plug the DC800 into your home stereo or MP3 player with an included RCA cable or 3.5mm cable and you're ready to go. You can even hook up to your RCA capable TV!
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Creative MuVo V100 2 GB MP3 Player (White)

The MuVo V100 is more than just an MP3 player, however. It also offers a drag-and- drop interface that lets you store text files, pictures, and more when connected to a PC. Simply slide the player apart, insert the USB plug into your computer, and transfer your music or data files onto the flash memory. As an alternative, listeners can record voice files via the built-in microphone. The voice recording function is the perfect way to capture seminars, meetings, song ideas, or even voice memos of your grocery list. And should you need to chase the blues away on a rainy day, you can turn to the lyric display function, which lets you sing along with your favorite artists (requires LRC files).
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Koss SPARKPLUG - Stereo In Ear Ear Plugs

A Portable headphone is a headphone that is used on-the-go. When used in your iPod or other portable player, you want to match superb sound with absolute comfort. That's when the Koss Spark Plug stereo earphone makes sense.

The SparkPlug features a dynamic element that is positioned just outside the ear and connected to a tubular port structure that is inserted on a soft expandable cushion into the ear canal. The soft foam cushion expands for a custom fit to improve isolation and enhance deep bass and treble clarity. Now with improved slow memory ear cushion made of hydrophillic, formed urethane, you are guaranteed a custom fit every time. Ths SparkPlug also featues a white cord to compliment many mp3 players. The fit enhances isolation when you want to plug out ambient sounds that interfere with the listening experience. The SparkPlug has a frequency response performance of 10Hz-20,000Hz and full Sound of Koss. Combined with your favorite music and a portable sound system, it is the ultimate accessory on the go. Built to last, The SparkPlug is covered under Koss' No-Questions-Asked Lifetime Warranty - the only warranty of its kind in the stereophone industry. Reliable L plug for improved reliability and durability Straight, dual entry 4 foot cord
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Logitech MOBILE CORDLESS FREEDOM-2.5 MM ( 980134-0200: )

Sleek and compact, the Logitech Mobile Cordless Headset has no wires that tangle or get in your way. That's right: no wires at all. The lightweight headset clips comfortably to either ear, and a noise-canceling, adjustable miniboom microphone sends a clear signal even in noisy environments like airports and offices. During your conversation, you can tuck your phone safely away into your pocket or purse. And when you're finished, just unclip the headset and phone receiver and place them into the stylish carrying case for safekeeping.The Mobile Cordless Headset features a durable soft-touch surface and a fashionable design. For true mobility, it also provides up to 8 hours of talk time and has a range of three meters from the phone. Recharging it could not be easier because the carrying case doubles as a charging station. So step up to true wireless convenience. Step up to the Logitech Mobile Cordless Headset.This headset is designed for models with standard 2.5mm jack (Motorola, Panasonic, Samsung (except T-100, S-100), Sanyo, Kyocera).For a complete compatibility list please refer to the original manufacturer's web site.
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Bluetooth USB Adapter PC850 for Pcs & Laptops

The Bluetooth PC850 PC Adapter lets you take it all along without feeling tied down. Plug the adapter into your computer's USB port and let the music flow! You can listen wirelessly on your Bluetooth Stereo Headphones or combine with the Bluetooth Home Stereo Adapter to stream audio through your home stereo speakers.
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Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset with Multipoint Technology [Retail Packaged]

For the ultimate in wireless freedom, look no further than the Plantronics Voyager 510 Bluetooth Headset, which represents a generational leap in Bluetooth headset technology. The 510 is comfortable and light enough for all day wear, and it offers unprecedented clarity and sound quality. These are great features, but the real revolution involves Plantronics' exclusive "Multipoint" technology, which allows the headset to function as a powerful communication solution for up to two Bluetooth devices.
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Motorola HT820 Bluetooth Stereo Headset Simultaneously Source Phone and Music [Retail Packaged]

If you have a Bluetooth phone that supports stereo headsets, it's time to start moving with your music. These comfortable, simple-to-operate Bluetooth Stereo Headphones let you enjoy hours of hands-free, wire-free listening. And with your compatible phone you can quickly switch from listening to music to wirelessly answering calls on your headphones, so you'll never miss a beat.

With the HT820 headphones, you can do even more than listen to stereo music from your phone. You can stream music from your PC, home stereo, or MP3 player with a phone that supports Bluetooth 1.2, as well as the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) and the Audio Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). The headphones provide a hands-free, wire-free connection up to 10 meters (30 feet) from a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or other Bluetooth device.
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TEN Technology naviPlay Bluetooth Stereo Adapter for iPod

If you enjoy listening to music and own an iPod®, this is the perfect product for you! It enables you to wirelessly stream music from your iPod® to your Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones. Now you can listen to your favorite music stored on your iPod®, and never miss a call. Works with the Motorola Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones HT820 and the Motorola Bluetooth® Home Stereo Adapter DC800. For iPod® enthusiasts, the Music Duo allows you to enjoy your iPod® wirelessly and still be able to take calls because Motorola Bluetooth® Stereo Headphones connect wirelessly to your iPod® with the naviPlay Bluetooth® Adapter and at the same time connect wirelessly to your compatible Bluetooth® phone. For the ultimate music experience at home, add the Bluetooth® Home Stereo Adapter DC800. You will be able to stream music from your iPod® through your home stereo speakers and broadcast your favorite iTunes®
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BlueAnt Sonic Bluetooth Portable Speakers

The Sonic A2DP Bluetooth Speakers provide the user with high quality stereo audio and an amazing array of connectivity options. Sonic supports the latest cutting edge Bluetooth mobile phones that stream A2DP stereo audio. Utilizing the latest technologies, this innovative device requires no installation and can be used anywhere from home to office, even in a vehicle.
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SanDisk SDMSM2-2048-A10M 2.0 GB Memory Stick Micro

SanDisk Memory Stick Micro or "M2" is the ideal memory card solution for Sony Ericsson's new generation of slim line, multimedia mobile phones needing expandable storage for music, videos, and quality photos. The advantage of the M2 is compatibility with all M2 slotted mobile phones as well as all Memory Stick PRO Duo slotted devices when accompanied with the included M2 adapter.
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LG Portable Stereo Speaker for the LG Chocolate and Other Compatible LG Handsets

Music to your ears, the pocket size LG Portable Stereo Speakers allow you to easily enjoy your music. The digital amplifier and powerful speakers provide high quality digital sound when connected to your music enabled mobile phone, PC or music player. Includes pouch, mini USB charger, audio cable and 2.5 to 3.5mm adapter. Compatible with the LG CHOCOLATE and the other models listed below. LG Electronics is one of the world's largest electronics manufacturers, producing a large range of consumer electronics and IT products. LG has created reputation for progressive technology and innovation with the latest technological developments in consumer electronics, home appliances and IT products.
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Over Phone Number Problem

Linda Roth Conte considers it a tremendous breakthrough that when you call 411 and ask for the number of her company, Linda Roth Associates, you are told that there is no such listing.

That's because until just this week, when you called 411, you got her company's old phone number. The number she had before her public relations company moved from Ballston to Reagan National Airport. A move that took place 14 months ago.

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Nokia N95 - N-series Multimedia Computer Mobile Phone Launched

Today is a day of celebration, for no reason other than Nokia’s latest launch, the Nokia N95 – a GPS capable ‘multimedia computer’ mobile phone. And our love for Nokia means we can’t let this glorious day go unmentioned.

Available on a variety of tariffs, the Nokia N95 is retailing between £50 and £100, or off-tariff for around £350. But don’t be put off by the price, as this is not just any phone. This is, according to Nokia, a ‘multimedia computer’ disguised as a mobile phone. Apparently it has it all, bar a memory card, so let’s have a look at what it’s boasting under its mini-laptop status.

'Fully-packed with cool Multimedia options'

Nokia’s N95 has everything a top of the range mobile phone has to offer and more, including GPS capability, giving it sat nav device status, combined with a mobile phone. Via the advanced web browsing options, the GPS mapping is available on ‘mini-map’, which gives you a location based search option; on this you can choose a point of interest, address, or postcode, just like the options on a stand-alone sat nav device. Using the advanced internet options, you can also open, read and reply to emails, and more importantly open and view attachments, including PDF files.

Surf the web - Fast internet browser

Well-designed slide mechanism

Maps, music and menus

'Satisfaction guaranteed'

The fun is taken out of snapping away on your mobile phone shortly after photos are taken, as most people leave them right there, on their phone, and forget to download or share them, and when it comes to needed more memory, they get deleted. Nokia has taken this into account and come up with a solution. Now you can upload your photos instantly to Flickr, a free photo sharing website, which automatically adds photos to your chosen networking site, including MySpace, Bebo, and Friendster. And you’ll want to share the photos and DVD-like videos taken with the N95’s five megapixel camera combined with Carl Zeiss optics. The top-quality video is shot at up to 30 frames per second, and when replayed on the 2.6-inch crystal clear and colourful screen, you’ll know you’ve made the right choice. Although a memory card does not come as standard, some service providers are currently throwing one in, but you may be happy enough with the already integrated 2GB memory.

Nokia’s marketing motto ‘whatever you need, wherever you are’ comes into play when looking at the Nokia N95’s multimedia capabilities. A progressive spec means users can download movies, before linking the phone up with compatible home electronics, to watch downloaded movies on the big screen, for example, via a TV-out cable. PC, Mac or laptop connectivity is guaranteed via a USB 2.0, WLAN, or Bluetooth wireless technology. Nokia’s N95 audio spec was like sweet music to our ears. Cool and futuristic options include the ability to stream your music wirelessly to compatible headphones, or a car or home stereo. Alternatively, you could hook up your favourite headphones or home stereo speakers. We love it, you’ll love it. Don’t delay, go and get the Nokia N95 today

Thawing Out

Calamari anyone?

Researchers in Wellington, New Zealand are considering microwaving the largest squid ever caught. They don't want to heat up the creature to eat it, but rather to inspect it.

Scientists froze the squid after it was captured in Antarctic waters last month in order to preserve it.

The massive animal weighs 495 kilograms and measures 10 metres.

Researchers at New Zealand's national museum are considering putting the squid into a massive microwave to defrost it. They can't place it out at room temperature due to its size. The process would take days and the outside would rot before the insides thawed out.

"There are certain microwave equivalents that are used by industry, for treating timber and the like, that we could probably fit this thing into," expert Steve O'Shea said. "But that is just one option."

This squid would make calamari rings the size of tractor tires if cut up.

So it's probably for the best that this creature isn't destined for human consumption. How would you dunk those suckers in a nice chipotle mayo?

source : www.citynews.ca

Apple TV's Relentless Takeover: Will Soon Work with Slingbox

The hacker-magnet that is the Apple TV seems destined to for stardom. Only a few weeks after launch, the thing has generated a ridiculous amount of buzz for a box that really doesn't do that much in it's un-hacked form.

It's similar to the iPod, which was really just another MP3 player when it came out. Due to some rethinking by Apple about what people might want to do with their music, the iPod changed the game entirely. And the Apple TV might be the thing that changes how people think about television and movies.

In an interview with CNET, Brian Jaquet from Sling Media has confirmed that they are are in the process of testing their Slingbox with the Apple TV. This will let you stream anything in your iTunes library to a mobile device via the internet. It's a bit of a kludge, as you will first have to sync your Apple boxes and then sync to Slingbox, but once those kinks are worked out you have yet another reason to pony up for new kit.

This is where it gets interesting. The iPod's success was due in large part to the vertical integration of the player and iTunes, and later the iTunes Store. When the iPhone ships later this year, could this be the next part of the plan? ITunes streaming directly to iPhone? The technology is certainly there, and Apple have proved that they are the masters of delivering this kind of thing in an easy to use way. Bring on June 21st!

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EU to vote on mobile roaming fees

Why costs are high

Plans to cut the cost of mobile phone calls between European Union member states may be about to move a step closer with a key vote in Brussels.

A committee at the European Parliament will on Thursday vote on European Commission proposals to cut so-called roaming charges by as much as 70%.

If the bill passes the committee, it will then move to the main parliament.

The commission wants the cuts in place by the summer, but they will still need to be approved by EU nations.

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Hang up and drive: House passes cell phone bill

The Washington state House on Wednesday approved a measure that would require drivers to use handsfree devices when talking on their cell phones.

The bill passed on a 59-38 vote in the House, where it has gotten stopped in prior years. It passed the Senate last month, but must head back to the Senate for concurrence before going to Gov. Chris Gregoire, who is expected to sign it.

"This bill sends a message to all drivers all across the state that talking on your cell phone while driving is dangerous, or as the bumper sticker says, 'hang up and drive'," said Rep. Judy Clibborn, D-Mercer Island.

Under the proposed law, if you're caught holding a cell phone when you're pulled over for another infraction, such as speeding, you could be slapped with an extra $101 fine.

Sen. Tracey Eide, D-Federal Way, has tried to get a handsfree requirement onto the books for seven years. While her measure has passed the Senate in past years, it has never come up for a vote in the House until this year.

"I think its day has come," Eide said. "It's about time."

The House has already passed a measure that would ban all drivers from text messaging while driving. That measure is awaiting action in the Senate.

Opponents of the phone bill said that talking on the phone is no more distracting than rowdy children in the back seat or eating in the car. And some argued that even with a headset, drivers can still be distracted by their phone calls.

"Dialing that phone number is a lot trickier than having that phone up to my ear," said Rep. Mike Armstrong, R-Wenatchee. "We are passing a bill that really isn't going to stop the true unsafe behavior."

The measure would allow motorists to use hand-held phones to summon help in an emergency or to report illegal activity. Emergency workers would be allowed to use a cell phone while driving if they are performing official duties. Tow truck drivers responding to disabled vehicles would also be allowed to use hand-held phones.

An amendment exempting people who wear hearing aids was added to the measure on the House floor.

Several other amendments were rejected, including one that would have limited the restriction to King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, and another that would have banned eating or drinking while driving and talking on the cell phone. Attempts to exempt taxi cab drivers and commercial drivers were also rejected.

All states have considered some sort of distracted driving measure in the past five years, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures. Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Washington, D.C., all have laws prohibiting the use of hand-held phones while driving, he said. California passed a similar law that will go into effect in 2008.

Thirteen states prohibit drivers with learning permits from talking on a cell phone and 11 states have laws against school bus drivers using them.

If it's signed by the governor, the bill would take effect Jan. 1, 2008. For the first six months, the State Patrol would just give out warnings.

The House on Wednesday also passed:

-A measure to expedite construction of new ferry vessels. The state is building at least four new ferries to serve the growing population in the Puget Sound region and to replace vessels that were built in 1927. The legislation, which now goes to the Senate, would allow shipbuilders to collaborate on a single joint proposal. The state could modify the plan. The bill passed 91-6.

-A bill that would extend the state's anti-discrimination protections to veterans and active duty military. The measure, which went to the governor for her expected signature, passed 90-7

source : www.komotv.com

SanDisk Offering iPod and Zune Competition

SanDisk Corp., maker of flash memory said Monday that it will be teaming up it new musicplayer with Yahoo's music services to bring users free and subscription music services. Users of the Sansa Connect device will be able to use a Wi-Fi wireless connection to listen to Launchcast Internet radio, browse Flickr photos and see what Yahoo Messenger friends and other Sansa Connect owners nearby are listening to. Launchcast and Flickr are both part of the Yahoo network.

Users of the new SanDisk music player Sansa Connect, with a Yahoo Music Unlimited To Go subscription will be able to download and listen to music and also download tracks that their friends are listening to or have recommended. When the four-gigabyte Sansa Connect is not connected to a Wi-Fi network, the player behaves like a traditional Flash music player and can be connected to a personal computer. Users can play music and view photos stored either on the player or on an optional microSD card.

Apple's iPod still dominates the portable music player industry as they control more than 70 percent of the market. SanDisk has risen over the past few years to rank second with about a 10 per cent slice of the market, according to market researcher NPD Group.

At the same time, Apple announced on Monday that it has sold its 100 millionth iPod and see no slow-down to its sales.

CounterPath's Free SIP Softphone X-Lite 3.0 Now Available for Mac

VANCOUVER, March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - CounterPath Solutions,
Inc. (OTCBB: CTPS), a leading provider of VoIP (Voice over IP) and Video
over IP SIP softphones, today announced that the latest version of its free
SIP softphone, X-Lite 3.0, is now available as a free download for the Mac
operating system.
X-Lite 3.0 is based on eyeBeam 1.5, CounterPath's carrier grade
commercial SIP softphone client, and provides high quality audio/video
capabilities, instant messaging and presence management in combination with
zero-touch configuration, a comprehensive address book and more. Individual
users looking for a feature-rich and easy-to-use softphone to use in
conjunction with their existing VoIP service can download X-Lite 3.0 for
Windows or Mac free of charge from CounterPath's website. The software has
also proven to be beneficial to companies seeking to test SIP-based
solutions within a corporate or service provider network.
Since CounterPath's first launch of X-Lite in April 2003, CounterPath
has logged more than 2,500,000 downloads, with an estimated 130,000
downloads each month (based on data from the past 6 months).
"In providing a feature-rich, free softphone download, we are offering
consumers an invitation to engage in VoIP-based communications and to
explore the convenience of using a softphone in a multi-media context,"
said Donovan Jones, President and COO of CounterPath. "Our aim is to
support and accelerate mainstream adoption of VoIP while providing an
opportunity for innovation and growth within the SIP community."
X-Lite users are encouraged to test, evaluate and provide feedback on
features and suggest new applications in CounterPath's X-Lite Community
Forum online at http://support.counterpath.com/.
CounterPath's eyeBeam 1.5 for Mac and for Windows are currently
available for purchase at http://www.counterpath.com.
About CounterPath
CounterPath Solutions, Inc., formerly Xten Networks, Inc., is a
developer of award-winning, carrier-grade VoIP and Video over IP SIP
softphones for telecom and Internet telephony service providers, cable
operators, IP-PBX manufacturers and infrastructure manufacturers.
CounterPath's SIP softphones and softphone SDKs (Software Development
Kits), which provide VoIP, Video over IP, IM (Instant Messaging) and
Presence functionality and can be preconfigured to our customer's VoIP
service, are predominantly licensed on a per seat or per subscriber basis,
either co-branded or private labeled. CounterPath's technology is deployed
by over 250 customers in more than 50 countries. Additional information
about CounterPath and CounterPath's products and services is available at
http://www.counterpath.com.

Nokia N93i

When you think of the amount of money that was once being asked for the older Nokia N93, the ex-flagship N-series model from Nokia, you can’t help but writhe at its look. I mean, Rs. 38,000 for that big black piece of a brick? Come on.

The way it looked wasn’t the end. There were various problems with general ergonomics, side joystick and also some issues with the OS and the camera. Here today, we have the swanky new N93i, the latest, greatest and also the most expensive Nseries phone. Did Nokia consider the users' feedback in the N93i? Let’s find out.

Design
The first thing you can see is that the N93i is totally shiny and swanky, something the original N93 could never win with. The front of the phone is a complete mirror-finish surface, quite like the Sony Ericsson Z610i. However, it isn't 100% mirror-like, in that it still has a bit of warping, so if you look at yourself in it, your face will appear contorted. Below this display, hidden away, is another 65k color sub-display that almost looks like an OLED display found on some other clamshell phones.

The original N93 was huge and heavy. With the new N93i, Nokia has addressed these issues a bit. The result is a phone that's 5mm slimmer and also around 20gms lighter. But even after this trim, the N93i is still a bulky and heavy phone by conventional standards.

The display is one of the biggest improvements as well as the biggest problems in this phone. The new display is still QVGA and the same size, but it's been upgraded to show 16 million colors and believe me when I say that you need to see it to believe it. The display is glossy, but that's the problem right there. It's so reflective, you'll keep turning the phone from side to side to be able to see it. And in sunlight, well, forget it. You can't see anything. This is a huge problem if you're shooting in camcorder mode during the afternoon - like we did for the little short film we made - the display is useless !!!

The keypad is a big problem in the N93i. The older N93 had a very nice, large keypad with big buttons that were very, very easy to use, even for those with large fingers. To shave off a few mm, the N93i has a RAZR-style flat, metallic keypad that's simply uncomfortable. It's not difficult to find the keys, but the tactile feedback it gives is not enough for a phone of this size. The keypad also has visibility issues in sunlight - the letters are just not viewable.

The joypad on the side of the phone that's used in the N93 was very uncomfortable to use. Thankfully, that has been changed to a simple joystick, which is one of the best changes in the phone. This is very, very easy to use with one hand when in camcorder mode.

The phone still opens up in the same manner as the older one: normal clamshell manner, laptop-style and camcorder style for taking video.

The battery compartment on the rear was a pain to open and shut in the N93. This has been replaced with a more normal cover thats easier to deal with.

This is about all the important stuff that's changed in the design and construction of the N93i.

source : www.tech2.com

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NTT DoCoMo has been demonstrated cellular phone which capable of transmitting data at high speed. This 4G phones, the next generation of their old 3G phones network which has 384 Kbps downloads and 129 Kbps uploads, could receive data at 100Mbps on the move and at up to a gigabit per second while static. That means you could download an entire DVD in about a minute.

As reported by New Scientist, in the experiments, prototype of 4G phones were used to view 32 high definition video streams, while travelling in an automobile at 20 kilometres per hour.

Furhtermore, New Scientist reported that the technology behind NTT DoCoMo’s high-speed phone network remains experimental, but the 4G tests used a method called Variable-Spreading-Factor Spread Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (VSF-Spread OFDM), which increases downlink speeds by using multiple radio frequencies to send the same data stream.

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