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ABC News: Sprint Power Vision Phone SCP-8400 by Sanyo

All killer, no filler, the Sanyo SCP-8400 is a top-notch, voice-focused phone for Sprint. Although it’s missing a few features that would make it the perfect handset, its excellent reception and voice quality make it my favorite feature phone for the Sprint network.

The link leads to the full review.

Cingular to sell BlackBerry Pearl starting Friday | Top Business News | Reuters.com

Cingular Wireless, the largest U.S. mobile phone service carrier, said on Wednesday it will start selling Research in Motion’s (RIMM.O: Quote, Profile, Research) (RIM.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) new BlackBerry “Pearl” handheld device on Friday as both companies seek to boost sales during the holiday season.

We think the keyboard won’t function well as a smartphone, but if you only send occasional emails we suppose it can work for you.

Make room for the 70-inch LCD TV: Bernstein - Yahoo! News

“We decided to investigate the optimal screen size for high definition viewing,” wrote analyst Jeff Evenson in the note. “We conclude that 65 inch to 75 inch is the right size for a 10 foot viewing distance.”"Affordability of large screens has and should continue to improve,” Evenson wrote. “Our analysis indicates that 70 inch - 80 inch screens could cost around $3,000 in 2010.”

Of course, why wait? For a few (thousand) dollars more you can be three years ahead of the curve.

BIOS: Technology Means Business

The sleek and stylish Samsung i320 is a super-slim bar type handset, measuring just 11.5mm thin and weighing in at a tiny 95g.Built into its design is an easy-to-use QWERTY keyboard which follows the simple format used in personal computers, enabling you to send e-mails and text messages far more conveniently.

Another choice, currently available only to Vodafone but sure to hit the US one of these days.

News from PC Magazine: Lenovo Widens the Thinkpad T60

The new T60 Wide is almost 2 pounds lighter than the company’s Thinkpad Z61m. System weight will start at 5.1 pounds, making it the lightest 15.4-inch laptop on the market. The lengthened screen increases the width of the palm rest area for a more comfortable typing position, and if you live off of spreadsheets, you now have 4 extra columns by going from a standard 14-inch screen to a 15.4-inch widescreen.

We would prefer lighter still, but if you need the space this seems like a solid compromise.

LG unveils new smartphone with Verizon - Americas Network

Verizon Wireless will start to sell a new LG Electronics smartphone, the latest handset with computer-like functions to join an increasingly crowded US market, a Reuters report said.Dubbed the enV, the gadget is the ninth smartphone being offered by Verizon Wireless, the Reuters report said.

One of these days there will be a smartphone that knocks off the Blackberry. One of these days.

World’s Most Expensive Notebook? - SlashGear

And to be exact, there are 470 flawless diamonds lined up in the shape of a tulip on the handbag-like casing. With a unique front-loading CD/DVD player/burner, the notebook can play movies on its oh so wide 12.1-inch widescreen without being powered up. That and the diamonds will sure be worth your $350,000. Plus you get to engrave it for free! What an amazing deal.

With a typical shelf life of 3-5 years for a notebook, imagine the depreciation writeoff you can get from this badboy.

PC Magazine Reviews Ultra-Convenient Ultraportables

Reviewed in this Story:Dell Latitude D420Dell Latitude D420 ($2,271 Direct)
At 3.7 pounds, this lightweight laptop has a 12-inch screen, full-size keyboard and integrated EV-DO technology. And its excellent battery life (6 hours) is bound to make any traveler happy.

Sony VAIO VGN-UX180P Micro PCSony VAIO VGN-UX180P Micro PC ($1,799 Direct)
This pocket-size PC is ideal for handheld lovers, with a 4.5-inch Xbrite LCD touch screen and a flip-up antenna that allows you to access Cingular’s Edge Network. Windows XP Professional sweetens the deal.

Fujitsu Lifebook Q2010Fujitsu Lifebook Q2010 ($3,199 Direct)
The lightest laptop with a 12-inch screen, this notebook is only three quarters of an inch thick. Indeed, its size makes it easy to carry. Too bad its battery life is more of a stay-at-home type.

Acer Ferrari 1000 SeriesAcer Ferrari 1000 Series
Weighing in at only 3.5 pounds, this flashy, race car-inspired notebook is ready for the road. Not only easy to carry, it also offers some neat extras—like a 360-degree webcam and a VoIP phone that fits neatly into the PC Card Slot.

We don’t go for backbreaking “desktop replacements.” For our money, a desktop goes on the desk, and an ultraportable goes on the road.

News: Lenovo ThinkPad X60 12-inch Touchscreen Tablet - LaptopLogic.com

Weighing 3.8 pounds and measuring a mere 1.1-inch thin, the X60 tablet comes with 12.1″ SXGA that features MultiView indoor/outdoor, anti-reflective/anti-glare display to increase viewability in multiple environments. The MultiTouch feature enables users to move the cursor with a stylus pen or finger.