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Wednesday, October 06, 2010

Fillerati Generates Dummy Text From Classic Literary Works [Design]

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If you're looking to jazz up your design and get away from using the standard Lorem ipsum dummy text, Fillerati generates blocks of filler text from classic novels. More »

UltraCopier Is a Variable-Speed Batch File Copier [Downloads]

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Windows/Mac/Linux: UltraCopier is a cross-platform file copier with an emphasis on enhancing native OS file transfer with error checking, transfer pause/resume, and speed control. More »

Pay In Checks to Your PayPal Account Thanks to Their Latest iPhone App Update [IPhone Apps]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5656800/pay-in-checks-to-your-paypal-account-on-their-latest-iphone-app-update

Pay In Checks to Your PayPal Account Thanks to Their Latest iPhone App Update Chase customers have been depositing checks via iPhones for months now, but from today millions of PayPal users will never have to go to the bank again. Well, other than to steal pens or use their toilet.

To use the app, you must take a photo of the front and rear of a check, whizz them off digitally, and then wait about six days for the money to show up in your PayPal account. Pretty easy, and it's something I'd definitely be using if I had an iPhone. Or got paid in checks. [iTunes via 9to5Mac]

Nikon Coolpix P7000 reviewed: a serious contender, but sluggish RAW performance

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/nikon-coolpix-p7000-reviewed-a-serious-contender-but-sluggish/

In case you weren't aware, competition's getting some kind of fierce down in that $400 to $800 not-quite-a-DSLR realm. We've got interchangeable lens options galore, a new breed of high performance compacts and the Canon G12. Nikon's got its aim planted firmly on the latter with the Coolpix P7000, a decidedly prosumer camera with the body of a point-and-shoot and the controls of a pro rig. The good folks over at Photography Blog recently put the P7000 through its paces, and while they adored the optical viewfinder, the build quality and the zoom range, they couldn't quite get over the notably sluggish RAW performance. Worse still, Nikon has yet again changed up its RAW formula, with the newfangled NRW+ only being understandable by the company's own software for the moment. They found "no unwanted noise" from ISO 100 to 400, with only mild amounts at 800 and 1600; the extra pro-like features were also lauded (neutral density filter, zoom step feature, virtual horizon and tonal range histogram), and with an exception for that sluggish RAW mode, they found it tough to not recommend. Particularly for those of you who'd prefer to stick with JPEG anyway, this here shooter looks to be a solid option if you've got the cash ($499.99 MSRP), but we'd recommend poring over the source link before making a final call.

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AT&T debuts trio of Motorola Android phones: Bravo, Flipout and Flipside

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/05/atandt-debuts-trio-of-motorola-android-phones-bravo-flipout-and/

Looking to get an Android device on AT&T? Then you're soon going to have a few more options to consider -- the carrier has just announced three new Android-based phones from Motorola. Those include the touchscreen-only Bravo (not to be confused with the HTC Bravo), and the QWERTY-equipped Flipout and Flipside, all of which will ship with Android 2.1 and the latest version of MOTOBLUR. Of the three, the Bravo is the highest-end, with it packing a 3.7-inch 854 x 480 display, an 800MHz TI OMAP 3610 processor, a 3-megapixel camera, and DLNA support for media streaming. The Flipout and Flipside, on the other hand, each pack a 720MHz TI OMPA 3410 processor, the same 3-megapixel camera, and a 2.8-inch QVGA and 3.1-inch HVGA screen, respectively. Somewhat notably, the Flipside also boasts a surprisingly large trackpad, which AT&T says will let you navigate with one hand while keeping your fingers off the screen (though it does, in fact, have a touchscreen). Look for the Flipout to be available first on October 17th for $79.99 on a two-year contract, while the Flipside and Bravo should be each available before the holiday season for $99.99 and $129.99, respectively.

P.S. - We just heard from a trusted source that the Bravo and the previously-leaked Kobe are, in fact, one and the same. Nice to close that thread, then.

Gallery: Motorola Bravo, Flipout and Flipside for AT&T