Star Wars Jedi Path Book Review

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http://go.tagjag.com/jedipath - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I happen to have the manual for students of the Force. This venerable text crafted by ancient Jedi masters has educated and enlightened generations of Jedi. A single copy has survived. It's now been passed on to me. Thankfully I was able to make sure you can get YOUR copy, as well. Wasn't that Jedi-like of me? The Jedi Path is an amazing tome - one you definitely are going to have to have. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Amiga and Commodore Forever

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - Dan is one of the moderators in our chat room, a radio personality in the UK and has done several screencasts for us in the past. As a huge Amiga fan, Dan wanted to show off some of the great new features built into both Amiga Forever 2010 and C64 Forever 2010. Both products are emulators, combining high-quality software and original content with the ultimate set of videos to chronicle and let you experience firsthand the history, culture, challenges and passion behind the machines. http://twitter.com/danwood_uk - http://lockergnome.com/danwood

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Star Wars Sound Effects Book Look - Jeditacular

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http://go.tagjag.com/starwarssounds - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - If you are as big of a Star Wars fan as I am, you love every sound in each of the movies. I love the little noises R2-D2 makes. It's awesome to hear Chewbacca's adorable little Wookiee sounds. Now you don't have to watch the movies in order to hear your favorites sounds. Just grab the new Sounds of Star Wars book and enjoy! http://live.pirillo.com - http://chris.pirillo.com

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How Does Your iPhone Stand?

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http://go.tagjag.com/gogostand - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I have the pleasure of taking a look at a lot of products. Sadly, I don't always have the time to review every single thing that is sent to me. If something is unique or really good, I definitely make time for it. The other day, I received a letter. Inside of this single sheet of normal typing paper sat three device stands which can be used for an iPhone, iPod touch or any other type of portable phone. They're so thin and small, I wasn't sure that they would even work. I HAD to take a closer look at these. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Keyboard Carrying Case Review

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I usually lug several different things around with me when I'm out and about. I take my iPad, in case I need to do any work. Then, of course, I have the Bluetooth wireless keyboard for it, my iPhone, perhaps a netbook... and various cords. I tend to throw all of the cords into a gallon-sized baggie, which doesn't give such a great impression. I've been on the lookout for a good-looking and durable carrying case for small items such as this. The one sent to me by Waterfield fits the bill perfectly. http://chris.pirillo.com

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Box Wine Myth

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - There is often a bad perception surrounding box wine. People turn their noses up, feeling the quality couldn't possibly be good. I'm not a wine snob - I'll try anything at least once! I also am a person who lives alone and therefore doesn't always drink a bottle of wine before it goes stale. Drinking this boxed wine is a great solution. The inner bag is vacuum-sealed so that the liquid inside manages to retain the taste for a long period of time. Best of all... the taste is actually darn good much of the time. http://twitter.com/hipsforhire - http://live.pirillo.com

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Ustream Problem

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http://live.pirillo.com/ - http://go.tagjag.com/pcsecurity - We took live calls again last night (and YOU should have been paying attention to http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo and/or http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo if you wanted to know they were happening). I discovered that some of you are unable to view Ustream content - and your ISP may have some splainin to do.

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Do Your Speakers Suck?

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http://go.tagjag.com/xminicapsule - http://go.tagjag.com/xminimax - Let's face it - portable devices such as phones do not have high-quality speakers built into them. They wouldn't be quite so portable if they had huge speakers to lug around, right? However, there are times when you just need a better quality of sound coming out of your phone or even pumping out to a group of people. That's why I jumped on the chance to review a couple of different removable speakers for my iPhone, courtesy of X-Mini. http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo

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LEGO Space Needle Review

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http://go.tagjag.com/spaceneedle - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - At 400 Broad Street in Seattle stands the Space Needle. It's an observation tower built in 1961 for the World's Fair. I was able to build my LEGO version much faster than the real one was created. This kit is part of the LEGO Architecture Series. This isn't just some toy... it's a piece of art. I can shelve it in my home and let people talk about it when they see it. It's truly well-made and looks great. http://live.pirillo.com - http://chris.pirillo.com

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How Has Technology Changed Your Life?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - There's no denying that technology has made our lives easier in many respects. Over the past 20 years we have seen amazing accomplishments. As an article on The Consumerist recently mentioned, back in 1990, mobile phones were the size of toddlers, we struggled with programming our VCR and bills were paid by check... in the mail. What tech advancements have made YOUR life easier? http://youtube.com/wilsontech1

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iPod touch Camera vs iPhone 4 - Still Photography

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http://go.tagjag.com/apple - http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo - Yes, I posted the still photos to my Facebook, Twitter, blog, etc. last week. You may have seen them already if you were following me off-network. However, this screencast sums up the differences quite nicely, I believe. The iPod touch's camera, in a word, sucks.

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iPad Stand Review - Wood is Good

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http://go.tagjag.com/iecostand - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - This is NOT an ordinary block of wood. It has a notch in it, which automatically makes it totally awesome. I could do many things with this particular block of wood. However, it was designed to accommodate an iPad! It holds the device in either Portrait or Landscape position. I can also easily set it up in order to type on the iPad. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Are You an Angry Birds Addict?

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http://go.tagjag.com/angrybirds - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I'm being told that this is the single most addictive game available for the iPhone. I don't get it though. WHY are people addicted to it? I get that there are these cute little birds who appear to be ticked off at some pigs. It's kinda cool shooting the birds out of the slingshot to knock the pigs down and kill them. As soon as I play another level, I promise to figure out why you people like to play this... crap! How did I miss that shot? Why don't I have any birds left? http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Are You An Angry Birds Addict?

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http://go.tagjag.com/angrybirds - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I'm being told that this is the single most addictive game available for the iPhone. I don't get it though. WHY are people addicted to it? I get that there are these cute little birds who appear to be ticked off at some pigs. It's kinda cool shooting the birds out of the slingshot to knock the pigs down and kill them. As soon as I play another level, I promise to figure out why you people like to play this... crap! How did I miss that shot? Why don't I have any birds left? http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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The Complete Star Wars Encycolpedia Book Review

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http://go.tagjag.com/completestarwars - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Wicket and Pixie were as excited as I am about the newest addition to our library. The Star Wars Complete Encyclopedia is crammed full of every detail you could possibly need to know. The secrets of the galaxy far far away will be revealed within the pages. Luckily for my dogs, the books are also full of illustrations. They can't exactly read very well. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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How to Explain Collaboration

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http://team.forsvarsmakten.se/english/ - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - The other day, Andrew sent a link to this game for me to try out. He knows that I am a fan of puzzles, and thought I would enjoy this team test. It is owned by the Swedish Army, and they use it for team-building exercise. The opening splash screen tells you that "We demand a lot of our officers. Cooperation is a given." I was almost afraid to play the game. I'm definitely no officer, but I do like to cooperate and be part of a team effort. I'm glad I took a chance - this game is great! http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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LEGO is for Boys and Girls

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I was pretty young when I received my first LEGO set. There was no such thing as minifigs back then, unfortunately. Even though I'm an adult now, I still love to collect LEGO kits - and more specifically, minifigs. While visiting the LEGO store not long ago, I found a set a minifigs I didn't already own. Each of the persons in this set just happens to be a female! LEGO bricks and figurines are not just for boys, y'all. http://live.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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What's New for Internet Explorer 9?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - The beta for Internet Explorer 9 was officially released this morning during a press conference. This streamlined version has a better user experience and is far faster than any previous iteration of the application. With this release, Microsoft is asking us to "unlock the beauty of the web." Matthew was kind enough to prepare this screencast so that all of you can see the bells, whistles, improvements and new features you can expect with IE 9. http://www.youtube.com/thematt7000

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The iPod Screen Needs a Cleaner

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - If you are under the belief that the new iPod touch 4th gen is made of the same material as the iPhone 4, you'd better think again. The iPod touch does not have an oleophobic screen - one that resists smudging and fingerprints. While the iPhone will certainly get a few little smudges on its screen at the end of the day, the iPod touch is just "ewwww" after only a few moments. http://live.pirillo.com

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A New Parallels Mac Download - for Your iPad or iPhone

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http://parallels.com/desktop - http://go.tagjag.com/parallels - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - On the heels of Parallels 6 being launched, the team behind the software today announced their new offering in itunes: the Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac Mobile App. The app will allow users of Parallels 6 or Parallels 6 Switch to Mac to use their iPad, iPhone or iPod touch to access and use Windows applications running on a Mac. This can be done from any network at any time. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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Incredibox Beatboxing

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http://www.incredibox.fr/ - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Incredibox lets you throw down your own beatboxing jams in seconds, right in your browser! Mix things up and add or remove different sounds and styles to create something completely unique. Adding more effects will unlock special sections for you to enjoy. There's even a screensaver you can download and interact with right on your desktop, which comes in versions for both Windows AND Mac. http://chris.pirillo.com - http://geeks.pirillo.com - http://lockergnome.net

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Halo: Reach

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http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo - Microsoft and Bungie sent me an advance copy of "Halo: Reach" to play. Given that I'm not that much of a FPS kind of geek, I thought I'd just pop in the disc and let you see what I saw - for the first time, together. After stopping the recording, i did play it for quite a while longer - as the people at http://live.pirillo.com/ will tell you. In fact, I might still be playing it right now. I've learned one thing about "Halo: Reach" so far: DON'T LET THE AI PLAYERS DRIVE.

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InterConnection Connects Communities at Gnomedex

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http://gnomedex.com - http://twitter.com/gnomedex - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - InterConnection provides computers to underserved people and communities around the world. From their Seattle-based computer recycling and reuse programs to schools and organizations far and wide, they make a connection that makes a difference. They create opportunity through computer reuse. Company founder and director Charles Brennick was a presenter on the Gnomedex stage, teaching all of us what we should be doing with the old machines lying around the house and garage. http://interconnection.org - http://chris.pirillo.com

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iPod touch Myself

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http://go.tagjag.com/apple - http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo - Yes, I had it sitting there on my desk for a few days. Had to let the thing ripen, ya know? Anyway, this morning, in front of the virtual audience at http://live.pirillo.com/ (were you there?), I opened 'er for the first time and copped a feel. Initial impressions? Generally good, although I'm a bit disappointed there's no LED flash and no ability to view actual battery usage percentage... but it shoots damn nice video.

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How to Archive Twitter

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - A few weeks ago, I hosted the tenth - and final - Gnomedex conference. I was a bit depressed to find that no one had archived the hundreds of tweets that flew around the Internet with the official #gnomedex hashtag. Beth emailed me the other night to tell me that she had, indeed, archived these tweets using a new tool called The Archivist. This application is a powerful and simple way to archive and analyze all of the tweets that matter to you. http://gnomedex.com - http://lockergnome.com - http://lockergnome.net

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The Alphabet Game

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http://go.tagjag.com/alphabetic - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Are you a fan of word games? Test your reflexes and hand-eye coordination with Alphabetic. There are several different challenges which will unlock badges as you meet them, and you can customize your own experience. If you can tear yourself away from this addictive little game, you can disable the timer and slow things down to help younger children learn their ABCs. http://lockergnome.net - http://geeks.pirillo.com

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I Love LEGO Minifigs!

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I have sixteen unopened packages of Series 1 of LEGO minifigs. These are unique in the sense that they do not belong to any particular LEGO set. When I first starting collecting LEGO bricks, these awesome little people didn't exist. I happen to not be able to get enough of them - so sue me! I drove all over the Pacific Northwest trying to make sure I had each one of these. http://live.pirillo.com

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The People of Gnomedex

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http://gnomedex.com - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Michael Foley is one of those people that everyone loves to stop and talk with. We're very grateful for that fact, since he managed to interview many of the movers and shakers who attended Gnomedex last month. Michael was kind enough to give us his raw footage, and Uncle John worked his magic to stitch it all together. Ladies and germs, meet the people of Gnomedex! http://twitter.com/foleymo - http://youtube.com/thegnomelocker

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What Do You Think About Windows Phone 7?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - One of our sponsors during Gnomedex just happened to be the Windows Phone 7 team. Larry was on site manning the booth, showing off the device and letting people get their first hands-on look! It was announced today (finally!) that Windows Phone 7 will be released on October 11th. Have you taken a close look yet at what's in store? What are your thoughts about Windows Phone 7 so far? http://live.pirillo.com

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Web Browser Games

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http://chris.pirillo.com/ - http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo - I consider myself an extreme casual gamer (which is why I spent this weekend at home playing Web games instead of rubbing shoulders with stinky geeks at PAX across town). Not sure if you'd heard of these two in particular, but I'd be surprised if you had - unless you were following me on Twitter and Facebook, then you would have found out about these two and a helluva lot more long before this video was uploaded. http://nodeknockout.com/ has a few others.

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Dropbox Tools

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http://go.tagjag.com/dropbox - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - It's been a while since I last talked to you about Dropbox. It's a service which gives you 2GB of free storage space in the cloud. You can then purchase up to 100GB of space if you wish to. The best part of Dropbox is being able to share your space with as many others as you choose. Invite people to download or add files, and even help organize them into separate folders. Don't worry - if you accidentally delete something, Dropbox even lets you undo your oopsie from the interface! http://chris.pirillo.com - http://live.pirillo.com

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I Hack Household Products

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http://go.tagjag.com/householdsnake - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - I recently returned home after being away for a month. Much to my dismay, I found my house overrun with fruit flies when I walked in the door. Some of them were still flying around, but a few had managed to die - inside of my mini-blinds. Argh! I tried a few different things to get them out of there without hurting the blinds. I ended up having to head to a local store and picking up something to use. It may not have been originally intended to clean dead bugs out of window blinds, but that's okay - the newest household hacker made it work! http://chris.pirillo.com

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Does Your Password Suck?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - The New York Times on Sunday stated that a strong password isn't the strongest security. We should instead be focused on the malware/keyloggers that invade systems and can steal ANY password, weak or strong. Should we continue our focus on "strong" passwords which some jobs make you change every few months, or should our focus be more on computer security, getting to the root of the problem? - http://youtube.com/wilsontech1

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Solve Rubik's Cube!

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - I have been trying to solve the Rubik's Cube all of my life. Keep in mind this addictive puzzle was invented back in 1974. I toddled around as a young lad tirelessly spinning the cube in various direction - to no avail. The other night, I was toddling around tirelessly spinning the cube... and it happened. IT. HAPPENED! How do you like those apples? http://live.pirillo.com

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Interpad 10.1" Android Tablet

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - Interpad is a German brand releasing this 10.1" capacitive ARM Cortex A9 Tegra2 based Android tablet design for 399 all over Europe. This tablet design is manufactured by chinese manufacturer Malata as you can see from this Computex video filmed last June: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDNB-2orhsg - This video was filmed by Charbax of http://ARMdevices.net at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin Germany.

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iPad Stands and Cases Roundup

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http://chris.pirillo.com - http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - Over the course of the past month, I've received a handful of iPad accessories to try out. Most of these are stands or cases, and I wanted to try them out. Be sure to email me before you buy any of these products. I will do my best to get a coupon to you. With so many great things to choose from, how will I decide which is best for me? http://live.pirillo.com

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iTunes 10 Review

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http://www.facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://twitter.com/ChrisPirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com/seven-ways-itunes-10-missed-the-mark/ - I've never been a fan of iTunes, but here I go... taking iTunes 10 a spin for the first time. I predict that I'll have more people following me on Ping than Lady Gaga within two days. Or not.

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Why Should You Buy an iPod shuffle?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - My thoughts on Apple's new iPod Shuffle. Seriously. If anything, the new iPod Nano should replace all use cases for an iPod Shuffle - minus price, which is relatively negligible.

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Archos 101 Internet Tablet

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - This new machine is probably one of the most affordable 10.1" capacitive Android 2.2 ARM Cortex A8 tablets. It has beautiful built-in HDMI output and full sized USB host. Pricing will start $299 for the 8GB model with MicroSD slot. It's amazingly thin and light, weighing only 480 grams. That is 30% less heavy than the iPad and it's got 12% more screen surface area than the iPad. - This video was filmed by Charbax of http://ARMdevices.net at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin Germany.

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Archos 101 Internet Tablet

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com - Probably one of the most affordable 10.1" capacitive Android 2.2 ARM Cortex A8 45nm tablets, with beautiful built-in HDMI output and full sized USB host, it'll come starting at $299 for the 8GB model with MicroSD slot, it's amazingly thin and light, 480gr that is 30% less heavy than the iPad and it's got 12% more screen surface area than the iPad. - This video was filmed by Charbax of http://ARMdevices.net at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin Germany.

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Why Should You Buy an iPod Nano?

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http://twitter.com/chrispirillo - http://facebook.com/chrispirillo - http://chris.pirillo.com Just when you thought the iPod Nano couldn't get any smaller, Apple is introducing one that is 46% smaller! This thing is really tiny. They took away the click wheel, and have made the device into a click screen. This is perfect for an entire set of people who want something small that they can take with them on the go. One big drawback is that there is no longer a camera on the Nano. http://live.pirillo.com

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