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Motorola Droid Bionic receives a MAP of $299, could launch on September 8th

According to a leaked internal screenshot detailing the Minimum Advertised Pricing of various Verizon devices, the Motorola Droid Bionic will retail for approximately $299 on a two year contract. While many of us were hoping Verizon would stray away from the $300 price point, it looks like that will not be the case for this more »

Droid X2, LG Revolution minimum advertised pricing revealed

We obviously still need something a bit more official from Verizon, however the minimum advertised pricing (MAP) for the Droid X2 and the LG Revolution have been revealed. In short, the Droid X2 MAP is $199.99 and the LG Revolution MAP is $249.99. That said, while these prices should stick once Verizon makes the official more »

Motorola Xoom pegged with February 17th release date

Some additional and still rumored Motorola Xoom details, this time we have a release date which is expected to be February 17th. The details on this one are pretty simple and come according to a leaked internal Best Buy document which states that the “Motorola Xoom Android Tablet launch” is “Feb. 17.” Furthermore, the $699.99 more »

Motorola Xoom Android tablet may be priced at $699

While the details are rather light on this one, it looks like the Motorola Xoom might arrive with Best Buy sporting a $699 price tag. And for those keeping track, that is $100 under the previously rumored pricing. That said, neither is official however it should go without saying that our vote is for the more »

Motorola Xoom & HTC Thunderbolt ‘minimum advertised prices’ revealed, look to be $799 & $249

It looks like a bit of pricing information has been leaked for the Motorola Xoom tablet and the HTC Thunderbolt smartphone. More specifically the pricing is the MAP, or minimum advertised pricing. And interestingly enough it seems to have gone into effect as of yesterday. That aside though, the Motorola Xoom is showing a price more »

G1: Follow the Breadcrumbz for a totally cool app

For many people, the G1 isn’t even so much about the phone as about the apps. And one of the cool applications the G1 sports is called “Breadcrumbzs.” Remember Hansel and Gretel? Following the trail? Well, hopefully this one won’t lead you into a oven to be eaten by some big-nosed witch, Halloween right around the corner or not. But, it does sort of work the same way…well, if Hansel and Gretel would have had a G1 complete with camera phone that is.

With Breadcrumbz, you take pictures with the camera phone to give directions. You can add tags or little arrows or other signs to help direct your viewer. You can also use voice markers. The program uses GPS, Google Maps, and, of course, your phone’s camera to map the route. Keep reading for more after the break.

Is your GPS pointing you in the right direction?

The GPS, the 21st century version of the compass. Invaluable to weary travelers who feel the air suck out of there lungs when they are unaware of the location of the nearest Starbucks. The technology, created by the US military and released to the public in the mid 1980’s by Presidential decree has blossomed into a top holiday gift and dashboard staple. Perfected with the discontinuation of selective availability in 2000 which helped to refine the systems accuracy, and thus enhance its marketability. Companies like Garmin and Tom Tom have lead the market with these tech must haves.