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I am on t-mobile with a sweet family plan and unlocked is defiantly the way to go for huge savings in the long run. My family plan is:

700 shared minutes , 2 lines.
One line with blackberry unlimited data and text, 5 myfavs (free numbers) and other with 5 myfavs , unlimited regular data and unlimited wifi t-mobile hotspot access.

15% AAA discount.
= $112 total a month INCLUDING tax and fees.

so $560 (nexus) + 24 x 112 = $3248, for TWO phones on T-mobile. One balckberry with ~ 700 minutes*, myfavs, unlimited data and text.

One a Nexus with unlimited US call minutes, cheap international call minutes, unlimited text due to Google voice combined with myfavs. Unlimited data and unlimited t-mobile wifi hotspot (!)

*Because I will route all calls through google voice the blackberry will have a much greater share of the 700 family minutes.

Google voice is why tmobile are locking down the plans for this phone, they don't want you to use myfavs and google voice to make and receive free calls, it may also be why goole is registering your number to pass on your associated Google voice number to T-mobile....

@daaper Family Plans are where it add up. I have 700 shared Familly minutes, between two lines. Both get to nominate 5 "myfavs" (free in/out) numbers (hello Google Voice!). One phone has blackberry unlimited data + texts, one has unlimited data + t-mobile WiFi hot spot access. With AAA 15% discount I am $112 per month INC TAX.

How does this integrate with or replace windows defender? do they target the same threats? does security essentials replace defender?

I just got a 120gb OCZ Agility (indilinx controller) for $234 from newegg, so below $2/Gb. :-)

I got a HF S100 2 months ago for $850 shipped inc tax and 3x 16GB SD cards for $60 (total) after rebate. Too much premium for the built in storage.

How about this one for $100 shipped?
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.22969

The TLT-1B GPS, GSM Tracker is a vehicle remote positioning device with built-in GPS and GSM, GPRS technology in compact size. It can transmit the longitude and latitude coordinates to your cell phone by the SMS. By this, you can find its location on the Google maps? Or other map software. The tracker uploads positioning data through GPRS to a designated server. The user can look for real-time location-tracking, historical trajectory through the Internet. Guard against theft of strongbox, vehicle and outdoor equipments, cargo.
- Features:
- Built-in SIRF Star Chipset, excellent for fixing the position even at a weak signal status. Work well even in areas with limited sky view like urban canyons.
- Built-in GSM, GPRS module, support GSM 900, 1800 MHz.
- Support voice call.
- Support SMS communication or GPRS TCP connection.
- Get the position information via mobile phone SMS, or examine the path on the Internet.
- The available SMS takes the control command change tracing function or switch GPS.
- Support establishes three telephone numbers. SOS button send out exact location for immediate rescue, action.
- One key for easily use.
- The major technological index of the device is in conformity with the international standard of GSM mobile phone.
- Portable, compact size, low power design.
- Support cut-off electricity and oil function and recovery command
- Support electronic fence function

"Freedom Input" already has something this size sans-display. $70 MSRP
http://freedominput.com/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=137&Itemid=140

me too!

Damn - just tried to isntall to a T-mobile "Wing" but the isntaller failed as phone is not supported. Very weird that they support smart phones (with no touch screen) but leave out support for fully functional windows mobile 6 touch screen phones (which also have the smart buttons).

I did something similar recently. I needed more up time for my server and related peripherals in my basement. So I took an old UPS, removed the gel pack and wired the UPS to an old (but working) spare car battery.

The UPS has a low charge current so it takes several days to fully charge the battery but my power cuts are far less frequent so it works well. The run time is now over a hour vs. 10 minutes before.

For safety I only used a sealed battery. It is located in my non habit ed basement with reasonable air flow. I placed the battery inside a "battery box" (~$10 from a car / marine parts store).

For extra versatility I have a 12V car power socket mounted in the battery box and the ups connects to it with a 12 male plug. That way I have a convenient, always charged battery to take with me camping (to use with my portable inverter that plugs into a 12v car power socket). Aside: I put the gel pack back in place for these trips.

Also having a fully charged portable car battery available at all times has also been very handy in the last few months to jump-start both a car and a lawnmower. :-)