AT&T Wireless launches Ogo messaging device for teens
AT&T Wireless unveils the Ogo a $99 nonvoice device designed by AT&T that connects to major messaging services and targets teen users with a $18 monthly plan. The gadget aims to expand messaging without voice calls ahead of its merger with Cingular Wireless and potential product integration.
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Re gifts at holidays prompt readers for stories
The Gazette requests regifting anecdotes from readers. Contact Keith Gottschalk at 319 398 8288 or keith.gottschalk gazette communications.com to share experiences for a possible feature.
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Keith Gottschalk
Keith. Gottschalk
Gazette Communications
Billboard Tracks This Week's Top Ringtones
Billboard magazine now charts the top 20 ringtones purchased weekly. The list includes song title and artist, plus each entry's prior ranking and weeks on the chart illustrating ringtone sales growth as a staple of the recording industry.
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Billboard Magazine
Billboard
Billboard.com
Software and Willmaker Lite Guide for Windows Users
The article warns against free test spyware ads and promotes three free PC spyware tools Spybot Ad-Aware Personal Edition and CWShredder. It also reviews WillMaker Plus 2004 for drafting wills and related documents to reduce lawyer costs.
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Intermute
Gazette
Nolo Press
Washington Post
PowerToy helps manage media and Excel exports for CD collections
A reader explains how Microsoft PowerToys for Media Player can export playlists to Excel, aiding organization of 1300 CDs on Windows XP with external storage. It notes the tool isn’t a full player replacement and directs users to download from Microsoft, while suggesting Excel-based sorting remains the core benefit.
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Microsoft
PowerToys
Mr. W
Media Player
Microsoft.com
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Bob Gurdziel
Hewlett-Packard
Hp.com
Windows
Versatile DVD Players Offer HDTV Upconverting and Recording Features
The Nortfort Courant notes DVD players now blend with recorders and hard drives, enabling upconversion to HDTV and memory-card viewing. Models include Pioneer DVD-RT500, Philips DVDR615, Toshiba RS-TX20 with TiVo, JVC XVNP10S, Sony DVP-NS975V, Panasonic S47S, Toshiba SD-4960, and Sony BDZ-S77 with Blu ray capabilities slated for US by late 2005.
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