++ to physical buttons. Nobody wants to have to look at a remote to operate it. It should be easy to use without having to stare at it. Plus the bright screens from a touch-screen remote flood a darkened room with unwanted light.

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Pwned.

Here's a thought. How about they more clearly define the rules, make the process more transparent and then hire more staff to make things quicker?

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Ummmm.... yeah. Those ads highlight EVERYTHING I don't like about my iPhone. I think they are incredibly effective for people who care less about brand recognition and more about functionality.

-aedile-

++ to Star Trek. Hoping it performs this piece of dookie. Yes. I just said dookie.

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Maybe not:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganzfeld_experiment

Greetings,

Have to give +1 to Sonos. It is probably more expensive than just about anything else on here, but it is very much worth is as it provides a true multi-zone audio experience more along the lines of a $10,000+ hard-wired system. It is completely extensible, doesn't have the synching problems that so many other wireless systems have, and is pretty much plug and play. While the last one may not be a concern on a tech blog, if you are having anyone who is not tech-oriented use the system, I can't tell you how much this is a selling point. Setup is a snap, extending is a snap, using it is a snap, adding more tunes is a snap, using even confusing features like internet radio is a snap. You see where I am going here? If you want a long-term and quality solution, go with sonos.

Also, take it from me, avoid their bundle packages, because the controllers are not worth the expense. They are neat, but honestly, you can get an iPod Touch and use their free remote software (which is basically the same thing) for cheaper, PLUS you have an iPod touch.

Regards,
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Haha, for those who don't know, that's like actually from a Whataburger commercial. Whataburger FTW!!!
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Really? That's odd because we aren't even on the list for top ten fattest states:
http://consumerist.com/tag/fattest-states/?i=5021721&t=the-10-fattest-states-in-the-country

Verizon is CDMA. No special sim cards, you just have to flash the PRL. The only other thing is, most CDMA providers require that your ESN (phone's serial number) be in their database and attached to your account. This would be the difficult part. Requires either someone on the inside, or a company-approved program (or clever social engineering). I work at a company that allows flashed phones on their network if they pass an RF test (for a nominal fee, of course).

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