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whenever I see people carrying around those 5" pads of paper for taking notes, I make sure to mention to them how ergonomically incorrect their notepads are...

This is a phone, not a notepad. The form factor is ludicrous for a phone. As a dedicated digital notepad this thing might actually make sense, although a lot of folks don't have pockets big enough for it to work.

Everyone above who complained about the size of the phone and carry an iPad with them regularly, are hypocrites.

Huh? The iPad is sold as a tablet, not as a phone. It's much bigger than this thing - better for reading books and web pages, watching video, even light content creation. If you do a lot of that, lugging an iPad around might be worthwhile - it certainly beats hauling a laptop around.

This is yet another half-baked iPhone rip-off, one with a nasty glandular condition. I understand they need to do something to differentiate themselves, but this ain't it.

I was thinking the same thing. Fire hazard.

The before was not only dated, but also dark and cliche (and cluttered, which is a problem in a fairly small space).

The after feels much brighter, yet calmer and more relaxing (the green cabinet backs are a nice touch - modern without being sterile). It's fine for a part-time office that doesn't need to pull heavy duty and that you don't want to look too office-y. The dark floors were lovely (and I don't typically care for them all that much), but bleaching the floors was a good move in this case.

Yeah, some of the After elements are a bit cliche too, but they work and anyhow they're just accessories. As is usually the case, lightness and simplicity are an improvement.

What a crap design! Why not pass thru both electrical outlets, and put 2 or even 4 USB slots on the sides of the adapter? It's more than thick enough.

I'm not a fan of Bose products in general, and this little thing is pretty spendy for what you get, but it does sound alright, plays pretty loud and is beautifully designed. Might be a good choice if you really, really need something that portable. Otherwise, I still think the Beatbox from Monster is the best value when it comes to iPod docks:

http://www.monstercable.com/productdisplay.asp?pin=5772

It's the only one I've heard under $600 that can handle deep bass reasonably well and play loud.

If you want to get a turkey - or anything else - brown, use butter. Butter browns better, at a lower temperature, than oils.

Use unsalted butter if you want to avoid having the turkey or gravy become too salty (especially if you're cooking a brined turkey).

Too many finishes. Should have maybe alternated between two, or stained the small drawers with a different tone than the larger drawers...

Nokia hints at the future, eh?

Pity they won't be around to see it...

If he'd listened to me, I might still be a wife instead of a widow.

So sorry to hear this. I have sleep apena too, and it's the worst. I did manage to lose 40lbs on the Dukan Diet, and that's certainly helped. I've also had a couple of sinus surgeries, and those have helped as well. Unfortunately I can't wear a CPAP - just rip the thing right off in the night.

Does Apple sell any of the usage data it collects from its users? And how much data does it collect vs. Google?

Remember, Google's *only* products are advertising and your personal information. That's it.