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Comment Re:Funny story... (Score 1) 229

I think his record is $80,000 of garbage recycled for free so far, including shipping costs.

That is funny, but I am having a hard time picturing the scammers receiving crates of garbage and then shaking their fists and shouting, "Grrr, now we have to properly and responsibly dispose of all this waste!!!" :)

Comment Re:Wait...who told whom what? (Score 1) 208

I agree with all of this and suspect that Google will not go for this (though they probably should, even out of self-interest, to become more closely associated with the big players in social media and to potentially promote the use of G+) this type of integration is exactly what we want to see and should be encouraged. I am glad to see any efforts to have the great minds in the room collaborating to leverage our technology and create something beneficial to users, again, even if done out of self-interest. So often we see the limitations of the technology we have not being met and pushed because of intentionally locking down devices and software, and it is a real shame. This type of interaction between competitors is a good thing.

Comment Unrelated to PC (Score 1) 559

I recently gave up cable tv and started looking for VGA->component connections, and the first place I thought of was Newegg, despite the fact that I am not using a PC. Fortunately for them (and users), they are fairly unlimited in what they offer, at a relatively low price, and with an observed high-level customer service. Overall, not a bad business model, and one other companies could try to emulate.

Comment Re:its a valid point (Score 1) 405

a few weeks after you buy a 'smartphone' some other model makes yours a POS.

I hate that people think like this. I sort of understand it, but you have to keep in mind that the introduction of a new phone (or computer/car/whatever) doesn't turn yours into a POS. Just remember why you bought it and be happy with what you have.

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FCC's Broadband Plan May Cost You Money 318

At ten minutes past midnight the FCC released their National Broadband Plan. Judging by the available coverage, few reporters spent the night poring over it. The BBC at least posted something in the morning hours, but it quotes Enderle, so that gives you some idea of its sourcing. Business Week notes the plan's cool (not to say frigid) reception among broadcasters. Dave Burstein of FastNet News did some real digging. His take as of 4:00 am Eastern time is that the plan will cost most Americans money, and won't provide much if any relief to the poor. We'll see many more details and nuances emerge over the day. Update: 03/16 19:53 GMT by KD : The FCC plan (PDF) is here.

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