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• T-Mob, if the rumor about the single plan is correct, that has to be the stupidest thing I've heard in a very long time. Not even Apple and AT&T did something like that! $180 on decently-sized existing plans with data is fair - and makes sense. The plans, to date, have been smart and good values. And, as a long-time subscriber (four years), I have to say 1) their coverage is, in reality - not on paper - quite good, and 2) their customer service has been consistently excellent. Don't get stupid on us!
  
  And, some of the postings here are unbelievably ignorant and/or stupid. Stick with the subject and add to the conversation. Otherwise, you just look like an idiot. Again. In reply to: "Leaked Nexus One documents: $530 unlocked, $180 with T-Mobile"

  December 30, 2009

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• I never win anything. In reply to: "Crave giveaway of the day: Sony Bravia KDL-32L5000 32-inch LCD HDTV"

  November 24, 2009

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• I saw and sat in this car at the Detroit show. It looks better in person; really. It doesn't knock off your socks, but the details are mature and the whole approach is nicely unified. It grows on you, much like many of the other Lexus models. The longer you live with them, the more you appreciate and like them. The interior, although *very* nicely finished, was - for me - stylistically overdone. The console, for example, dominates for no real reason. I also agree with some of the posters regarding the definition of luxury. It *should* include being parsimonious, as well as high levels of comfort, quietness, performance, etc. Some people prize some above others. I have a car I like to flog. It's noisy, hard and fast. But I also don't mind puttering along in a whisper-quiet environment while in extreme comfort, listening to a sound system better than I could possibly afford in my own home. In reply to: "Lexus HS 250h luxury hybrid (first drive)"

  May 27, 2009

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• Some people will still need these things. But - according to a family member who worked on the Hummer project for many years - over 95% of the people who bought even those things *never* took them off road. Now, that might not be a surprise, but the reasons were mostly related to getting the car dirty or scratched. A large majority of them did not have large families, either. Nor did they live on mega-acre ranches. Etc. Gas will continue to go up, and that will be the only thing that turns people away. Once the economy starts crawling back up, we'll act stupid again. It's built in.
  
  A note about that "impressive cabin tech" comment. Some of this stuff has gotten so complex, even the dealers with their highly trained (and now highly paid) technicians can't even figure out the problems. They are tossing modules left and right; incredibly short-sighted and damaging. It's not just the throw-away that ends in the landfill, it's that chain of events and resources it takes to replace those things. And, after the warranties are out, whole cars get tossed because these sub-systems cost more to replace than the value of the car. Insidious. Ask owners of ten-year-old BMWs, Audis, MBs, Infinitis, etc. Check out the resale value of these once $55K cars. People literally can't give them away. One can buy a perfect and beautiful Porsche 928 for a few thousand. The first major part crash and the car gets parked for good; ergo the very low selling price. Where is this going? Not somewhere good. In reply to: "Automakers keep big SUVs alive in New York"

  April 10, 2009

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• The 350Z cut a very recognizable and exciting profile. But the proportions were forced. The new 370Z is shorter, a bit lower and a bit wider. But, more importantly, the design has taken some of the visual weight out of the middle, something they took great advantage of with the convertible. It really looks good, not to mention it's a better sports car. Very desirable, specially for the price. Gives the Cayenne a real poke in the eye. I wouldn't wish for a retractable hard top, though. They add weight, complexity and take up more room. It also takes some of the romance out of a car like this. I'm savin' my pennies for this one. In reply to: "2009 Nissan 370Z Roadster (video)"

  April 10, 2009

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• While we were off fighting a "war" for something we still can't derive any value from, the foundation for a true disaster of unthinkable proportions was (is) being built. Does anyone second the notion that this problem is probably much worse than reported? Just maybe? Wake up, America!

  April 9, 2009

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• Very nice option for the business traveler. Looks good, too. Wonder how the aluminum case will hold up over time. I couldn't wait fo this unit and bought a Samsung NC10 nearly two months ago, a worthy product that just doesn't seem to make the news. Couldn't be happier, though. Great keyboard, fast, light, built well, looks great, great specs (160GB HD, 1GB, bluetooth, etc.) and it cost $460 delivered. If you can't wait, or want to save a few bucks, it's a great alternative. In reply to: "First third-generation Netbook: HP Mini 2140"

  January 13, 2009

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