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    Google is using users as crash test dummies to measure exactly what changes it should make to its main search website both to its famously Spartan search box and to the results it produces.

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    The iPhone 3GS is faster and we appreciate the new features and extended battery life, but call quality and 3G reception still need improvement.

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  • Samsung Omnia

    Although there are some design quirks, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to Apple's iPhone.

  • Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8

    Symantec Backup Exec System Recovery 8 provides flexibility when creating desktop and laptop backups. If you have high value data stored on your computer, then we think $106.53 is a reasonable price to ensure it's protected.

  • Apple previews next version of Mac OS X

    Tiger slated to be released early next year

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