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December 27, 2009
PODCAST
Car Tech Live Podcast 150: Our review of the top tech cars of the year

Filed in: Car Tech Live Podcast

December 22, 2009
VIDEO
Ep. 1131: The last Word from Microsoft?

Show summary: Breaking new right at the top of the show as Microsoft loses its appeal and the court rules they have to stop selling infringing copies of Microsoft Word by January 11, 2009. We also welcome the new White House security czar and the Google Yelp drama plays on. We're on break now, but we do have special episodes in the feed. We'll be back on January 4! Have a a great holiday!

Category: Buzz Out Loud

December 21, 2009
VIDEO
The scoop on MP3 players

Show summary: Music players make great gifts for some people, and our own Donald Bell explains how to tell who those certain people are.

Category: Holiday Help Desk

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    The scoop on MP3 players

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    Ep.149: Ohmygod that Bentley Continental Supersports is fast!

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    Best of the Buzz 2009

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    Buying your first HDTV

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    Brian Cooley blooper reel 2009

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    Letter of the year, 2009

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    Ep. 1127: Microsoft and EU browser roulette begins

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    Top secret camera deals revealed

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    Ep. 1126: Microsoft plucks Plurk

My product editorial reviews (showing 3 of 12)

March 20, 2006 2006 Acura RL

Editor's rating: 4.5 stars

November 30, 2005 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L

Editor's rating: 3.5 stars

September 7, 2005 2006 BMW 530i

Editor's rating: 3.5 stars

My blogs and podcasts (showing 3 of 102)

December 27, 2009 Car Tech Live Podcast 150: Our review of the top tech cars of the year

Filed in: Car Tech Live Podcast

December 11, 2009 Car Tech Live Podcast 148: Pandora prepares to invade your dashboard

Filed in: Car Tech Live Podcast

My forum posts (showing 3 of 82)

October 16, 2008 "Gotta' run"

Filed in: Ask the Editors Live

October 16, 2008 "Call into CNET Live"

Filed in: Ask the Editors Live

October 16, 2008 "Check this out"

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  • Suzuki Kizashi SLS. Good car for them, not sure it can print with Mazda6, etc. intenders, though. http://tweetphoto.com/6912618
    10:09 AM on December 21
  • Nasty design gaffe on an otherwise nice car: MB C350's *non flush-mounted* front marker lights. Gech! http://tweetphoto.com/6613551
    2:02 PM on December 17
  • OK, I've forgiven the Bentley's dopey cabin tech: No car is more fun to hang the ass out on!
    10:35 AM on December 17
  • In the Bentley Conti Supersports. Stale VW cabin tech in a $267k car. http://tweetphoto.com/6600347
    9:39 AM on December 17
  • Car Tech Live starting now: 888 900 CNET if ya' wanna' talk cars & tech, or just sit there and watch: http://www.cnet.com/live/cartechlive
    2:37 PM on December 11

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    I joined CNET in 1995 to launch CNET Radio. Today as Editor at large, I offer commentary about technology on television and radio from the CNET p.o.v. as well as contributing videos to CNET Car Tech and CNET TV.
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    Photography & darkroom, old cars, Ian Fleming's novels & early 007 films, food & wine, 1970's quad receivers.
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  • Product editorial reviews: 12
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