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03/11/2008 22:13 #43626

The Chumby - Internet Powered Dreambox
Category: gadgets
Every time I think there is nothing else that will cut into my iphone 2/android phone account they come up with some other crazy internet enabled, linux powered, ssh-able, super device that I can't live without. (e:shawn) just IMed me about this.

in comes the chumby

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Problem is that it doesn't do much different than my Nokia n810 other than be less portable ;( but it is super cute and would look great on my desk at work.
mrdeadlier - 03/12/08 10:47
Hm, this thing is intriguing. I would definitely want to use one first before blindly shelling out the cash for it though.

03/09/2008 22:56 #43599

Kiss The Pinky
Category: jewlery
My brother (e:mike) just brought over this ring I got as a child with my initials on it from some relatives in Italy for my first communion. It now fits perfectly as a pinky ring.

Its fun to have old things back in my life in a new light. Plus it helps me remember my initials. I hope I don't get mugged for my bling. Chances are the white headphones are more of a mugger magnet than the ring.

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I am starting a new category for this. The Sicilian in me hope it continues to be popular.
joshua - 03/12/08 09:11
Yep the white headphones are unfortunately also known as "mug me" strobe lights. I wonder what kind of technology graveyard you must have!
hodown - 03/11/08 10:19
I protest kissing the pinkie. You're not the Godfather.
fellyconnelly - 03/11/08 08:57
i think the pinky ring and the extra long beard go exceptionally well together...

03/09/2008 21:18 #43597

Want to buy terry's xbox 360 elite?
Category: games
Does anyone want to buy (e:terry)'s xbox 360 elite with the following accessories and games before I sell it on ebay. We are looking to sell it for $489.00. It is also a media center and plays DVDs.

Accessories
120GB hard drive
web camera
2 headsets
2 controllers 1 wired, one wireless

Games
Via Pinata
Beautiful Katamari
Enchanted Arms
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle
Star Trek Legacy
Ninety Nine Nights
Star Wars KOTR2 (xbox)

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mrdeadlier - 03/10/08 10:27
showed up too late for the party, arrrrgh
imk2 - 03/09/08 23:53
i want this xbox!!! i've been meaning to get one for a while now. mike are you serious about it?
drew - 03/09/08 22:28
no Halo!? What's the point!
paul - 03/09/08 21:42
Terry said that would be fine with installments. We know where you blog, lol.
mrmike - 03/09/08 21:39
I would take in a heart beat, if it wasn't for the lack of 500.00. If Terry is up for installments, I'm all over it.

03/09/2008 19:07 #43594

Snow Is Insane
Category: weather
There is so much snow. Cars kept gettign stuck last night trying to park or get out of Linwood. WE video taped it because it was so funny but decided not o post it because it was mean. This is what happens when you don't have cable. (e:terry) went out to help some guy.


The iphone's touch screen really required human touch so you can't use it with gloves on which sucks in this weather. I got really good at controlling it with my nose - one new reason why have a big nose is good.

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My beard is getting ridiculous. I wonder how much longer I am going to put up with it. It fits this wintry weather well.

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03/08/2008 21:11 #43589

Want a free nokia 7710 smart phone
Category: mobile
The old but sexy nokia 7710 phone can be yours. I am ready to part with it for free. I paid $479 for it back in 2005 when it was cutting edge and I ordered in from Finland. It never came out in the US. The hitch is you cannot sell it. I am could just sell it myself but I would rather have someone use it. When you are done with it someday I could put it in my cell phone museum, even if it is broken and in parts.

Here you can watch demos of all the cool features

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It runs series 90 symbian, has java, opera browser, styles, email client, darwing program that is really good for writing handwritten color email letters, 640 x 320px touch screen, media card expansion slot already filled, Office applications, FM radio built in, voice memo mode.

It is edge only. NO 3g in this one as it did not exist yet. Also has bluetooth but no wifi.

YOU COULD USE IT TO POST TO ESTRIP FROM THE MOBILE!

Two hitches
1. As with any mobile phone, you would have to get an mobile internet sim card from tmobile or cingular as it is GSM (no verizon or sprint which is CDMA). If you already have an account with them you could just add mobile internet to your plan. If you don't have one you can pay moth to month because it is an unlocked phone and does not require a contract.

2. The camera takes shitty pictures as it has some error in the CMOS chip (e:paul,32341)

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Its a little bigger than the iphone
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If no one wants it I am going to just put it in a box in the attic for the rest of its life.
gopinath - 04/17/11 09:11
Hi paul,

Did you find the mobile ?? I am waiting for your mail. Kindly search for it and reply me soon.

With regards,
Gopinath
gopinath - 04/11/11 04:03
Thanks For Your Reply. I am awaiting for your email. If you find it, Please mail me.


Thanking again.
paul - 04/09/11 15:40
That was so long ago, I have no idea where it is now. If I find it I will email you.
gopinath - 04/09/11 05:06
HI PAUL ,

I am very big fan of Nokia 7710. I am from Chennai, India. I can't find this mobile in India as it is not in circulation. Do you still have this mobile??

Contact me : gopishek@gmail.com
uncutsaniflush - 03/08/08 21:59
Thanks Paul, I'll email later once I figure out when I can pick it up. As to the NOkia N800/n810, I've been wanting one for a while. But everytime I think I'm going to buy it, something else uses up my "disposable income".

Again, thank you. And I promise to return it to you if and when I stop using it. Unless it goes into my museum. <g>
paul - 03/08/08 21:38
Sure thing, it's yours. Just email me when you want to get it. I am home any night of the week after 7ish.

As a side note, I think you would really like the nokia n800/810. The 800 is getting really cheap since the 810 came out but it is sans keyboard although it works with bluetooth ones. It runs debian.
uncutsaniflush - 03/08/08 21:27
I'll take it. We've using ATT: We were on ATT Wireless when it was bought out by Cingular and then ATT bought out Cingular.

I have a fondness for older technology.