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T-Mobile G1 Google Android Phone Review

There is a lot riding on the shoulders of T-Mobile's G1 Android phone. In some ways, it carries the collective hopes of Linux, open source and Google fans everywhere. It's open, collaborative and community-based, in other words, everything the iPhone and Windows Mobile aren't. As so many onlookers crowd around this newborn phone, there's no way it can hold up all of their expectations—and it doesn't.

After spending a week using the G1, I can say it's a good start, and a clear indication of good Android developments to come. But the phone itself has some serious problems with accessibility and usability, issues that no number of third-party apps are going to be able to solve. Here's what I loved and hated about the T-Mobile G1.

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12:00 AM on Thu Oct 16 2008
By Jason Chen
643 views, 1 comment

Latest by A-Veev: It's no iPhone.... period. more »

Politics

Toobin Caught Checking Facebook on CNN During Debate

During the last debate, we caught CNN analyst Jeffrey Toobin watching a live feed of playoff baseball while on the air on his laptop. Tonight's debate? Facebook. Either he's messing with us (are you messing with us, Toobs?), or he's really good at multitasking and really bad at being discrete. Either way, that's some fine reporting. [David Cho]

11:59 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By Adam Frucci
260 views, 1 comment

Latest by GiantEnemyCrab: That's got to be a joke. more »

Inspiron mini

Inspiron Mini 12 Shows Up In Dell Support Pages, On Its Way Soon?

A 12-inch version of the Inspiron Mini, which sounds a lot like the still-not-available mystery product we saw at Tesco last month, has popped up on Dell's website, which could mean a very soon release date. The user manuals, troubleshooting documents and tech guides for the Inspiron Mini 12 were hidden in the company's product support pages. More »

11:54 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By Elaine Chow
70 views, Comment

Bluetooth

SouthWing Bluetooth Headset Brings You News, Excuses to Leave

SouthWing and AT&T have paired up to offer a Bluetooth headset specifically catering to news junkies and evasive people. If your SouthWing SH241 earpiece is connected to an AT&T phone, it'll pipe the latest finance, weather, sports and other info straight into your head. Sure, an FM radio feature would probably do the same thing—but does FM radio also come with an “Instant Alibi” feature that lets you call yourself, so that when your blind date starts weeping softly about his second failed marriage, you can invent an emergency situation to get yourself the hell out of there? Yeah, didn't think so. It's available for $40 from any AT&T store. [Into Mobile]

11:05 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By Elaine Chow
287 views, 3 comments

Latest by MayorBee is getting what plants crave: Oh, no. I'm not falling for that trick. I've already seen it and what it does to people. more »

Apple

The New MacBook and MacBook Pro, Dissected

ifixit, the same guys who brought us the beautiful disassembly of the 3G iPhone, have gutted the MacBook and MacBook Pro (Pro pictured here). But beyond the pretty photos, they've discovered some interesting things about the new laptops. More »

10:08 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By Mark Wilson
9,920 views, 49 comments

Latest by xanderbeedle: I really doubt they used 56 screws just to hold the keyboard in place. You'll have to unscrew 56 screws more »

Fried Food

George Foreman Fryer Spins Fried Food To Knock Out Fat

Rejoice, culinary neophytes everywhere! George Foreman, that lovable former boxer turned kitchen gadget man has put out a deep fat fryer. You heard me right—look forward to the smell of burning oil and deep fried everything coming soon from your nearest dormitory. Foreman's Lean Mean Fryer uses a “Smart Spin” technology after your food's been fried to allegedly whirl out 55% of the fat absorbed during frying using centrifugal force. I'm not sure how scientific that fat-busting claim is or how safe I feel having boiling oil spinning around in my kitchen, but if you're a fan of fried foods, this cooking godsend is now available in North America for $150. More »

10:00 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By Elaine Chow
1,999 views, 20 comments

Latest by 92BuickLeSabre: Godsend? More like 55% less taste! To flip badhatharry, what's the point of eating fried food without the delicious fat? more »

E-paper displays

KDDI Develops Color, Wireless, E-Paper Display

As though the flood of WTF-type phone concepts weren't enough, KDDI revealed a proof of concept for a wireless, color, e-paper display they have in the works. The idea is that a cellphone would be used to broadcast a signal to the display via infrared. The 13.1-inch display can display up to 4,096 colors and refresh the onscreen image in 12 seconds. KDDI says the display is intended for the finance and insurance industries, where the need to view A4-sized documents are apparently key. [Tech-On] More »

9:30 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By Adrian Covert
1,018 views, 13 comments

Latest by OCEntertainment: See, at first, I thought the thing on the left in the first picture was the e=paper. Dang it, I want more »

Apple

MacBook Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter Costs $100, Won't Ship for a Month

Let the bitching about the Mini DisplayPort output on the new MacBooks begin (or just get louder): Not only does the official Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI adapter that'll let you hook them up to a giant monitor cost $100, the Apple Store says it's not shipping for at least four weeks. Meaning if you were planning on jacking a new MacBook or MBP into your 30-inch monitor using Dual-Link DVI, you're screwed for now (and then poor later). Yay for basically proprietary ports. [Apple Store via 9to5 Mac]

9:00 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By matt buchanan
4,761 views, 49 comments

Latest by Kaiser-Computerhead's WALL-E n' Cookie references: I'll buy three! more »

Medicine

Inkjet Cartridges To Save Your Kidneys

Sometimes it's hard to remember that inkjet printers are good for anything other than ripping you off, but news today from HP's own intellectual property czar may change that: the technology that regulates the precise mixture of pigments down to the last picoliter will soon make home kidney dialysis machines more accurate by regulating mixtures of dialysis fluid with similar accuracy. More »

8:40 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By John Mahoney
1,473 views, 7 comments

Latest by Jrsy is the dude, playing the dude, disguised as another dude: What if my kidneys don't want to be saved? more »

Pantech Matrix review

Lightning Review: Pantech Matrix Dual Slider Cellphone

The Gadget: Pantech's Matrix dual sliding phone was just announced today on the AT&T network. Unlike last year's WInMo-running Pantech Duo, the Matrix opts for a more straightforward dumbphone interface while adding 3G HSDPA, GPS and a slick looking design into the mix.
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8:10 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By Adrian Covert
2,119 views, 4 comments

Latest by sicknick: I could be completely missing something since I've been off giz for a few weeks, but why on earth would more »

Pinocchio 2.0

Beautifully Detailed Wooden Wall-e Sculpture Fills Pinocchio With Jealous Rage

Sadly, this amazing Wall-e sculpture is a limited edition of one, and it's already spoken for—by Wall-e's own Gepetto, Pixar creative chief John Lasseter, no less. It was created especially for him by English sculptors and CNC/rapid-prototyping masters Morpheus, which probably explains the hyper-detailed interlocking pieces and general laser-like precision, which is even more apparent in this close-up shot. More »

7:40 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By John Mahoney
4,139 views, 21 comments

Latest by Jrsy is the dude, playing the dude, disguised as another dude: Watch out for those space termites Wall-e.. more »

America's next top president

Where to Watch Tonight's Final Presidential Debate Live Online

Tonight is the final part of the talent portion of the Mr. President 2008 pageant, which I've been reading is like the most important one in our lifetime or something, but I think they say about that about all of them. Regardless, if you're stuck at your computer and can't get to a TV, don't worry, you don't have to miss this momentous occasion, the final talking points battle between good and evil (which is which is up to you). Feel free to get political and talk about the debate in the comments, but be civil, or we'll splatter your head with the Maverick Banhammer of Hope. Here's everywhere you can watch it go down live online. More »

7:10 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
By matt buchanan
6,280 views, 80 comments

Latest by Ken_Darrow: Umm I'll vote after I see the movie Nailin Pailin! more »

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