
9/05/2010 11:31:00 PM

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Remember that big, honking red-and-black HTC slider that dwarfed an EVO 4G? It's back sporting Verizon colors just as we were told, and with a few more confirmed specifications thanks to the ever-reliable FCC. The HTC "PD42100" is still missing a proper internal codename, but test reports confirm it's ready for at least CDMA 2000 and GSM 850 plus EV-DO Rev. A, Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n WiFi at 2.4GHz frequencies. There's no word on that 1.2GHz processor or 4-inch display, but it's clear we're looking at some chunky chiclet keys and there's definitely a removable battery. We can't wait to get our hands on what surely looks like the new king of Droids.

9/05/2010 11:15:00 AM

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Honestly, from this distance it's hard to tell what's going on, but 9 to 5 Mac says we're looking at a next-gen camera-equipped iPad fielded specifically to test video calls. As you may recall, iPhone software surfaced with a very similar menu just weeks before the iPhone 4 came out, which either means someone was inspired to create a clever 'shop, or that we just got our first real glimpse at iProd 4,1. Oh, and Mr. Extreme Closeup? He's our friend Blurrycam's old college roommate, didn't you know?

9/05/2010 11:15:00 AM

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On the fence about the Motorola DROID 2? Wondering if people are happy with the device? Well, we have been told that the Motorola DROID 2, according to one of our connects, has the lowest smartphone return rate on Verizon Wireless. Not only are people apparently thrilled with the device, but that pesky fluctuation issue with the antenna doesn’t seem to be a problem either, as we have also been informed that the DROID 2 has one of the lowest dropped call rates on the carrier. Who knew.

9/05/2010 11:14:00 AM

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Acer Chairman JT Wang is quick to say that he thinks that iPad sales are only going down from here, but maybe he should listen to that age-old idiom: people in fragile economies shouldn't throw stones. According to iSuppli's latest report on the global PC market, Acer slipped down to third place after losing 6.2 percent of its market share compared to last quarter. Dell, meanwhile, lost a relatively slim 1.2 percent of its share, bumping it back up to second place -- a position it had previously given up to Acer. Meanwhile HP still sits on top, commanding 18.1 percent of the market share, though that too is down, 6.3 percent over last quarter. Still, all three are well up over last year, an encouraging sign in these supposedly troubling times.

9/05/2010 11:10:00 AM

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Following the footsteps of Jpop and Kpop idols, Fahrenheit held a paid event at the National Taiwan University Sports Center. Fans shelled out NT$700 (~$22 US) to attend their autographing and mini concert. Many fans felt that it was a little pricey, but to compensate, Fahrenheit joked, “Today is 'all you can touch.' You’ve paid $700, so it’s time for you to ‘touch’ it all back!”
The venue was filled with 2000 fan girls excited to see their idols. When Fahrenheit performed their latest single, “Super Hot”, they ensured hotness by satisfying fans with full nipple glory. Four lucky fans also got to interact with the Fahrenheit members on stage and “touch all they want.” However, Wu Chun’s fan was rather shy and kept her hands inches away. Calvin Chen couldn’t stand watching them any longer and decided to hold the fan’s hand and directly put it on Wu Chun’s chest, which caused all the other fans to scream.