Apps like Ringtone Designer can turn any song into a ringtone or alert tone. Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Feb. 2, 2011. It has been updated with new information. Ever wish you could turn a certain Grammy-nominated Daft Punk song — you know the one I mean — …
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Asus Cheapskate regulars know my feelings about Windows: bloated, buggy, overpriced, outdated piece of… Whoops, sorry, I forgot: family blog. Anyway, for all my complaining about Windows, the reality is that it gets the job done for most folks — and you can forgive a lot when staring at a deal like this. Today only, and while supplies last, DailySteals …
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Free? Free! EA In recent months, EA’s On the House promotion has netted gamers such goodies as Dead Space, Wing Commander 3, and Bejeweled — all free for the price of setting up (or signing into) an Origin account. This week brings arguably the best giveaway to date: Dragon Age: Origins (Win) is free for a limited time. To clarify, …
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Luidia, Inc. A recent study suggested that students who take notes on a laptop don’t retain nearly as much information as those who take notes with a pen and paper. And whether you’re a student or not, sometimes it’s just easier (and preferable) to scribble — especially when you’re standing up. For those reasons and more, a smart pen can …
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Apple This is an update of a deal I shared back in June. And updated in the best possible way: it’s even cheaper now! If you’re looking for an ultralight laptop, be prepared to pay for it. Apple’s bar-setting MacBook Airs start at $899, and a similarly designed Windows machine typically sells for at least as much. Ah, but if …
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CNET Has Apple Maps improved in iOS 8? Back in March, reports indicated were coming to the unpopular app, which debuted in iOS 6 to widespread criticism. But Apple didn’t say much about Maps when iOS 8 arrived, and the app never saw the public-transit option which was rumored to be in the works. In any case, one thing hasn’t …
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Acer I know I shared a Chromebook deal just last week, but, hey, sometimes these things happen in waves. And this is a decidedly different model, one that may appeal to different users. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Secondipity has the refurbished Acer C720P-2661 11.6-inch touchscreen Chromebook (in Moonstone White) for $219.99, shipped. Price new: $299.99. Price …
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Screenshot by Rick Broida/CNET A fitness band without the band? That’s the lofty goal of Jawbone’s new Up app, which tracks your diet, activity, and sleep, all without the need for additional hardware. Well, you need a smartphone, of course. Specifically, you need an iPhone (the Android version of the app still requires the Up wristband), preferably an iPhone 5 …
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Pebble My wrist has been busy of late. At various times, I’ve worn a Cogito Pop, Martian Notifier , Striiv Touch, and, most recently, a Moto 360 . They’re all varying degrees of “meh.” The only smartwatch I’ve genuinely liked (warts and all) is the one that started it all: the Pebble. It normally sells for $150, but for a …
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The E Fun Nextbook 7 is surprisingly decent for a $79 tablet, but there’s one frustrating issue. Photo by Rick Broida/CNET If you’ve ever shopped for a sub-$100 tablet, you know the drill: weak processor, limited storage, old version of Android, and so on. In exchange for that double-digit price tag, you have to make a lot of compromises. That’s …
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