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What gadgets are you using?

prism

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I always like reading the "IRL" articles on engadget, so I thought we could try something similar on here. The idea is to post the gadgets you currently use, and your opinions on them. Be as brief or long-winded as you like, but no flaming!

MY GADGETS:

Galaxy Nexus - I converted from an iPhone 4 after deciding I was in the mood for something different, and I'm not disappointed. Amazing screen, wicked fast and customizable; only downside is battery life (at least compared to my iPhone), but I won't bore anyone any further since everyone on this forum has probably read a gazillion articles on the Nexus.

iPod Nano 3rd-gen - Still goin strong after 3 or 4 years, can't remember any more...unfortunately, I have to switch to Disk Mode every time I want to sync it, which is a real PITA, and part of the screen is wonky after stepping on it.

Kindle (current gen) - Haven't used it too much as I prefer actual books, but it works great and the e-Ink doesn't strain my eyes at all. Loaning books from the library is nifty as well.

As you can see, I don't have very many gadgets, so post yours so I can live vicariously through you! :D
 

THRiLL KiLL

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i have gone through gadgets like water this year.

This is what i currently have in my posession.

Ipad 1st gen 16gb - used mostly for educational apps for my disabled son, and i have a few games i play)

blackberry touchpad (2nd one in 2 weeks, sold the 1st one) - love the playbook os mixed with android apps

nook orginal. I love eink.

psp 1st gen - modded.

lg optimus 7 phone.
 

Ksyder

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SgsII, asus laptop, Seagate free agent 2.5 mm 1 tb, 5 x 1 tb Samsung, 2 x 2 tb hdd and that's all at the moment.
 

ImDonly1

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iPhone 4 - Does everything I need it to.
Had a HP Touchpad I bought for $100, sold it since I have no use for a tablet. No reason for a tablet when my laptop does everything it can do and more.
 

Bateluer

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Handheld electronics? Galaxy Nexus, iPad Nano, Garmin Forerunner 305. No tablet yet, I was going to get the Nook Tablet, but B&N's decisions have turned me away. Might try pick up a Transformer or Galaxy Tab in the new year, but no certainties.

The Nano has been going strong, but its battery life has been eroding. But, since I use the Nano only when running, the current generation Nano is worthless. The touch screen won't stand up to the punishment.
 

Raduque

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Samsung SGS2 and Huawei S7 tablet.

Also have an unlocked myTouch 4G Slide for a backup.
 

kaerflog

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Mostly just phones.
I'm on T-mobile so I switch phones alot with the convenience of gsm.
Went from IP4 to G2x to a newly acquired white GSII.
Have a 11.6" MacbookAir so so need for a tablet.

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DaWhim

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nokia N8 for phone on prepaid tmobile
kindle fire
sony reader wifi

having been using the kindle fire probably the most.

soon to acquire, a mifi so i can go online with my phone.
 

PeeluckyDuckee

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In my room:

27" iMac 2011
PS3
Samsung Galaxy SII
64GB Playbook
Panasonic SD90 camcorder

Recently got a Kingston HyperX 240GB SSD drive for my iMac. Just today picked up a Iomega ScreenPlay 1TB media player for $99.

Bought all of these toys all within the same year. The most toys I've ever bought in any given year actually.
 

currahee440

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I need to stop buying gadgets.

I have...
iPhone 3G
iPhone 4 (screen cracked :( )
Galaxy Nexus
Nikon Coolpix P500
Kindle Fire
Galaxy Tab 10.1
Dell Axim X30 (from a loooong time ago)
 

Kanalua

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- Samsung Galaxy S (Vibrant)
- B&N Nook Color
- Apple iPod nano (third gen)
- Canon s95 (I have this on me almost all the time).
 

Pliablemoose

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iPhone 4 Verizon (used, replaced a ThunderBolt with it, just tired of dicking around ith Android all the time, and the battery life of the last few Android phones has been crap on 4G. I don't know what's worse about 4G, the add on tethering fees, the data caps or battery life...)

iPad 2 I have a gen 1 somewhere around here, I have multiple tablets, and the iPad 2 is the best I've run across yet, nice hardware, refined OS, a gazillion an one apps...

HTC Flyer (goes in my man bag to work with me, serves as my Android App storage device-all those free apps from Amazon)

PlayBook (paid <$200 for it and regret it, buggiest device I've owned in a long time)

LG Optimus (Republic Wireless) just got it, cheap, slow phone, but for $19/month, unlimited everything, had to try it. I think the only way to break the wireless carriers stranglehold on costs is for a disruptive tech to kill them. It'll eventually happen, and it'll be their own fault. RW's wifi tech seems pretty solid so far, I could concieveabley use it as my only phone rather easily, if they stay in business, I'll likely kill my Verizon line of service and only use the Optimus on RW along with a WiFi tablet or so...

(on anther note, daughter & her BF are visiting, they love their nook colors with CM on them, and use them daily, I have them on Virgin Mobile, and they'll be converting to Straight Talk hacked onto iPhones next week, unlimited everything for $40/month if you pre pay for a year in advance)
 
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Cruisin1

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Galaxy nexus
Transformer prime
Ipod shuffle
Lenovo x1 laptop
Garmin 305 watch

Those are all the ones i use. Id list my tv and directv receivers.. But are those gadgets?
 

chin311

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4S
iPad 2
my PC

thats what i use the most, i have a laptop but it just sits.
 

boomhower

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iPad 2 - The marketing got me. Bought it with no real need but turns out I love it. I use it all the time at work and at home.

iPhone 4S - Converted from Android due to the iPad to consolidate OS's. I love the battery life and really don't miss anything from Android. It's simpler but takes a lot less fussing with.

In the process of getting a HTPC up and running. Waiting on the cable card to come in the mail, work in progress.
 

MotionMan

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My iPhone 4
Wife's iPhone 4
My Mac Mini (2009)
My MacBook (2009)
Wife's MacBook (2009)
Kids' Mac Mini (2007?)
Daughter's iPod touch 4th Gen 32GB
Son's iPhone 3GS (White. Used as a Touch ("iPhouch").)
iPhone 3G (Used as a Music Player attached to stereo)
iPod shuffle, 4th Gen (Pink), 2GB (Exercise and for kids to take to camp)
Time Capsule, 1st Gen, 500GB (Time Machine)
AirPort Extreme
AppleTV 2

MotionMan