Name the Thing Contest - 65

Name the Thing Contest - 65
We have a contest sponsor this week, thanks to USB Fever for the 4 port USB charger prize. I could have used this device when I was on vacation this year, I ended up charging devices via the laptop at night. This contest will run for one week (Oct 25 - Oct 30, 2008) . […]

We have a contest sponsor this week, thanks to USB Fever for the 4 port USB charger prize. I could have used this device when I was on vacation this year, I ended up charging devices via the laptop at night. This contest will run for one week (Oct 25 - Oct 30, 2008) . Ending time is based on central standard time. To enter, identify the item pictured above and give an example of what can be done with it. Please do not give the answer in the comments.

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Lenovo goes SplashTop- IdeaPad S10e announced

Lenovo goes SplashTop- IdeaPad S10e announced
Lenovo has teamed up with the SplashTop folks to produce a netbook model with instant-on web capabilities in the IdeaPad S10e netbook. The S10e is the same as the S10 netbook I have been testing with the addition of the SplashTop capability that Lenovo has termed “QuickStart”. QuickStart basically lets…

Lenovo_ideapad_s10_2 Lenovo has teamed up with the SplashTop folks to produce a netbook model with instant-on web capabilities in the IdeaPad S10e netbook.

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Laptop To Desktop - Transformers!

Laptop To Desktop - Transformers!
Not long ago people were inspired by laptops! The only problem with laptops was that they climbed down if compared to desktops. Today everything is different – laptops have caught up with desktops, when it is about specs, and exceeded them in terms of comfort and portability.

The comfort and the need to use a PC (mainly Internet) wherever you need it comes as a major priority and PC portability is a most wanted feature. On the other hand, there are people such as Yong-Seong Kim – the designer who considers that we have come to a point when we need it vice-versa: to transform a laptop in a desktop. (Watch out it’s from the “Transformers”!) The designer actually offers a really ingenious docking solution. Yong-Seong Kim’s solution is just a response to the existing demands on the gadgets market!

The very idea consists of a huge slot behind the LCD display, that allows you to slide your laptop in without too much effort. This makes it possible for you to use all data you have on your laptop accessing it as you’d do from a regular desktop. The very display of the laptop can also be used as a secondary screen, this time vertically.

I must be honest the concept sounds and looks pretty good, but it is rather more eye candy than practical.

The question I ask myself is – how am I going to use it? The answer is ‘just the same as I’d have done with my regular laptop’. So, why do I need it then?

Throwing away my cynic moods, I can admit the fact that this creation is meant for those who want it work FANCY, but it is less attractive to those who want it JUST work!

By the way, some tend to somehow compare the concept of the “laptop-transformers” with the Palm Folio. Well, for me it’s not really like that. See for yourself whether it suits you or not!

Source: gadget4boys.com

Another CeBIT - Further Razer Novelties
This year’s CeBIT has been kindly offered some 2 square yards in Hanover, Germany. On this limited space hundreds of leading technology companies have managed to place their stands to display their newest accomplishments in their particular sphere of activity.

Macko 2.1 acoustic system from RazerThe Company Razer, which is known for its innovative ideas in the sphere of different PC peripherals and accessories, has presented the wide public its newest acoustic system. the Macko 2.1 is a 2.1 acoustic system, which, according to the statement of its developers, is the first ever sound system to support the THX Ground Plane technology and the THX Slot Speaker technology.

The two technologies are meant to improve the sound produced by the system. This improvement is being achieved by removing the sound artifacts, which are produced when the sound waves reflect from the table or any other surface. This way the Mako 2.1 sound system produces pure and high-quality 3D sound.

Mako 2.1 is based on the Bi-amplified system. This system features 2 amplifiers in every speaker, thus providing each of the two speakers with a total power of 100 Watt. In addition the set is complemented with a 100 Watt sub-woofer. This way the overall power of the Macko 2.1 is about 300 watt!!! The range of frequencies of this gadget is between 30 and 20,000 Hz. All these features make the Macko 2.1 the best choice for hardcore gamers and music fans: this acoustic system will satisfy their need in every acoustical detail they would ever want to hear.

So you see that the Macko 2.1 is quite a powerful piece, and according to the picture it is also a stylish one. I think it would look nice at my gradma’s fireplace. For listening relaxing music like Bach, Mozart… and shooting all those bad guys down in Counter-strike!

Unfortunately there was still no word the pricing of this sound system, but I guess it’ll be affordable, though not for many. As you know Razer wouldn’t make anything that you couldn’t describe as WOW, or OWESOME, or GREAT. These guys know what there doing.

So enjoy the sound and Cheers!

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HP announces Mini 1000 netbook

HP announces Mini 1000 netbook
There’s not much information yet, but Hewlett Packard has quietly pushed a page up on their online store for the HP Mini 1000, the follow-up to their earlier aluminum HP Mini-Note 2133. There’s not much to go on right now, except that it will come in black, be less than an inch thick and weigh a bit more than 2 pounds. There’s no word on specs, although you can guess: 1.6GHz Atom CPU, 3 cell battery, 802.11b/g, 80-160GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, and optional XP / Linux flavorings. The big thing is it’ll be cheaper. Where as the HP Mini Note cost more than six bills all told, the Mini 1000 should fall in line with the rest of the netbook market’s pricing: expect to pay $399. Online Store [HP via Slashgear]…

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Magnetic Massage Cushion. Healthy Comfort

Magnetic Massage Cushion. Healthy Comfort

Have you ever wondered why Chinese live more than other nations? Let me tell you! All that things we usually call “Chinese boloney” such as acupuncture, point and vibra massages, herb teas, special diets, etc. — are actually working!

You probably won’t have the chance to try them all, but let me tell you about one Chinese related device – Magnetic Massage Cushion – that makes me feel just wonderful. Why Chinese related? Well, because this cushion uses vibra-massage and heat treatment in keeping with the best Chinese medicine traditions.

Imagine: Alaska, winter, you (a truck driver), and 10 hours of ongoing driving! Unless you are superman you’ll get your butt frost-bite and gummy. Solution? Get a comfortable, heating and massaging sit. I solved the problem using an all-in-one invention - Magnetic Massage Cushion. Not a big deal but solves a lot of problems making it possible to just efficiently relax when you need it the most.

This device is designed to lay on the neck, shoulders, waist and legs and provides heating on buttocks. This acts just like thermotherapy and is able to work together with the massage function. Besides, its vibration massage equals to Chinese point massage. As a result this improves blood circulation and recovers the elasticity of spine, muscles and ligaments.

What you don’t feel but is also included is the magnetic massage which provides curing effects on your lumbar muscles (most exposed ones when it is about long sitting). This helps a lot when you need to get rid of discomfort in your back or various backaches.

Which is quite great about this invention is its ability to perfectly fit home, office or car environment.

Some features a user might be satisfied of are:

  • 8 vibration massage modes
  • 30 minutes automatic functioning
  • adjustable intensity, frequency, speed
  • built-in microcomputer with LCD

You’ll probably not reach the euphoria when using such a cushion, but I’m more than sure that it will make you feel better. This is one of the things I started to love Chinese for!

Source: gadget4boys.com

Need more space on the screen? Add this 4.3 inch one on


I’m sure all of you know that two is better than one, and that applies with the monitor for your computer. Of course, most of the true geeks out there have two monitors of equal size. However, for those who just want a tiny little screen for checking on an application or two, this USB Bus-powered LCD is for you.

A company called Century Japan has created a 4.3 inch WVGA display that is not only practical, but it is environmentally friendly. You see, this display is powered by the USB bus itself and will not pollute the planet as well as other tech devices are prone to do.

So what good is an extra screen, especially one so tiny? Well, how about getting some extra real estate on your desktop or laptop? I mean, I have three applications going on my laptop at any given time. Usually it is an Internet Explorer program on the top, a word processing program in the lower left hand corner, and some sort of video program going in the lower right hand corner.

If someone tries to Instant Message me, I always have to push that pesky new window out of the way. Now I can just put it on the 4.3 inch USB screen. In fact, if I want even more real estate on my screen, I can add up to seven of these mini-screens to my computer. Of course, I will need some sort of adaptor for all these USB ports.

By the way, this tiny screen is compatible with not just PCs, but they can be attached to Macs. If you want this extra space, feel free to shell out $200 for this PC accessory.

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I’m sure all of you know that two is better than one, and that applies with the monitor for your computer. Of course, most of the true geeks out there have two monitors of equal size. However, for those who just want a tiny little screen for checking on an application or two, this USB Bus-powered LCD is for you.

A company called Century Japan has created a 4.3 inch WVGA display that is not only practical, but it is environmentally friendly. You see, this display is powered by the USB bus itself and will not pollute the planet as well as other tech devices are prone to do.

So what good is an extra screen, especially one so tiny? Well, how about getting some extra real estate on your desktop or laptop? I mean, I have three applications going on my laptop at any given time. Usually it is an Internet Explorer program on the top, a word processing program in the lower left hand corner, and some sort of video program going in the lower right hand corner.

If someone tries to Instant Message me, I always have to push that pesky new window out of the way. Now I can just put it on the 4.3 inch USB screen. In fact, if I want even more real estate on my screen, I can add up to seven of these mini-screens to my computer. Of course, I will need some sort of adaptor for all these USB ports.

By the way, this tiny screen is compatible with not just PCs, but they can be attached to Macs. If you want this extra space, feel free to shell out $200 for this PC accessory.

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One MSI Wind reviewed, another goes back

One MSI Wind reviewed, another goes back
I know for a fact that Kevin is still loving his MSI Wind with that delicious keyboard and 6-cell battery. He uses it constantly and has told me more than once he is so happy he bought it (enough of that already Kevin). He talked it up so much that…

Msi_wind I know for a fact that Kevin is still loving his MSI Wind with that delicious keyboard and 6-cell battery.

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Your Morning Dog Automaton

Your Morning Dog Automaton
Automata of Dog Based on Aquio Nishida Design [The Automata Blog]…

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Magnetic Massage Cushion. Healthy Comfort

Magnetic Massage Cushion. Healthy Comfort

Have you ever wondered why Chinese live more than other nations? Let me tell you! All that things we usually call “Chinese boloney” such as acupuncture, point and vibra massages, herb teas, special diets, etc. — are actually working!

You probably won’t have the chance to try them all, but let me tell you about one Chinese related device – Magnetic Massage Cushion – that makes me feel just wonderful. Why Chinese related? Well, because this cushion uses vibra-massage and heat treatment in keeping with the best Chinese medicine traditions.

Imagine: Alaska, winter, you (a truck driver), and 10 hours of ongoing driving! Unless you are superman you’ll get your butt frost-bite and gummy. Solution? Get a comfortable, heating and massaging sit. I solved the problem using an all-in-one invention - Magnetic Massage Cushion. Not a big deal but solves a lot of problems making it possible to just efficiently relax when you need it the most.

This device is designed to lay on the neck, shoulders, waist and legs and provides heating on buttocks. This acts just like thermotherapy and is able to work together with the massage function. Besides, its vibration massage equals to Chinese point massage. As a result this improves blood circulation and recovers the elasticity of spine, muscles and ligaments.

What you don’t feel but is also included is the magnetic massage which provides curing effects on your lumbar muscles (most exposed ones when it is about long sitting). This helps a lot when you need to get rid of discomfort in your back or various backaches.

Which is quite great about this invention is its ability to perfectly fit home, office or car environment.

Some features a user might be satisfied of are:

  • 8 vibration massage modes
  • 30 minutes automatic functioning
  • adjustable intensity, frequency, speed
  • built-in microcomputer with LCD

You’ll probably not reach the euphoria when using such a cushion, but I’m more than sure that it will make you feel better. This is one of the things I started to love Chinese for!

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Samsung wants to make inroads into US notebook market

Samsung wants to make inroads into US notebook market

Granted, the recent MacBook line updates surely stands heads and shoulders above all the other notebook releases we’ve been looking at, but that won’t stop companies like Samsung from releasing their range in the US notebook market. All the notebooks on offer consist of a quartet of categories known as Premium Thin & Light, All Purpose, Business, Desktop Replacement and Netbook. Premium Thin & Light sounds more like some sort of breakfast cereal instead of a notebook, but I’ll let it slide this once. Let’s take a look at the different types in greater detail right after the jump.

First off we have the X360 and X460 which come in 13.3″ and 14.1″ sizes, respectively. These will fall under the aforementioned Premium Thin & Light segment, with prices starting from $1,599 upwards. Samsung claims that the X360 is “lighter than air” - an obvious jibe at the MacBook Air which weighs in at 3 pounds, as the X360 is lighter than that despite achieving a battery life of up to 10 hours at a stretch. Both the X360 and X460 will feature Samsung’s latest 300 nits SuperBright LED backlit LCD display.

The Samsung NC10 falls under the netbook category, and you can expect all the basic netbook specifications including a 10.2″ wide SuperBright LCD, enhanced capacity battery and spacious 160GB hard drive, with prices starting from just $499. As for the Q310, this highly portable all-purpose notebook will retail for $1,149 and $1,299, depending on the configuration, carrying a 13.3″ wide LCD. The R610 on the other hand is a mid-range notebook that acts as a desktop replacement, burning a $1,049 hole in your wallet with its 16″ wide LCD display. To round off the Samsung releases, we have the enterprise-focused P460 and P560 semi-rugged notebooks that will start from $1,149 to $1,399, respectively. Below are the system specifications in greater detail.

Samsung X Series (X360 and X460)

  • 13.3- and 14.1-inch wide LED backlit LCD displays with 300 nits of brightness
  • 128GB Solid State Drive Option
  • Only 2.8 lbs. and up to 10 hrs. for X360
  • Only 4.2 lbs. and up to 5 hours for X460
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Business

Samsung P Series

  • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS dedicated graphics
  • Spill resistant keyboard & shock resistant hard disk drive
  • Fingerprint reader and TPM system security
  • Intel AMT 4.0 support
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Business

Samsung Q Series

  • Intel Centrino 2 processor
  • 250 or 320 GB Hard Disk Drives
  • Express Card 34 expandability
  • DVD +/-RW Dual Layer Disk Drives
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Business

Samsung R Series

  • 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS graphics
  • 250GB Hard Drive
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Premium

Samsung NC10 Netbook

  • 10.2-inch wide screen
  • 160GB hard drive
  • 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
  • 6-cell high capacity battery
  • Microsoft Windows XP® Home SP3

Press Release


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Granted, the recent MacBook line updates surely stands heads and shoulders above all the other notebook releases we’ve been looking at, but that won’t stop companies like Samsung from releasing their range in the US notebook market. All the notebooks on offer consist of a quartet of categories known as Premium Thin & Light, All Purpose, Business, Desktop Replacement and Netbook. Premium Thin & Light sounds more like some sort of breakfast cereal instead of a notebook, but I’ll let it slide this once. Let’s take a look at the different types in greater detail right after the jump.

First off we have the X360 and X460 which come in 13.3″ and 14.1″ sizes, respectively. These will fall under the aforementioned Premium Thin & Light segment, with prices starting from $1,599 upwards. Samsung claims that the X360 is “lighter than air” - an obvious jibe at the MacBook Air which weighs in at 3 pounds, as the X360 is lighter than that despite achieving a battery life of up to 10 hours at a stretch. Both the X360 and X460 will feature Samsung’s latest 300 nits SuperBright LED backlit LCD display.

The Samsung NC10 falls under the netbook category, and you can expect all the basic netbook specifications including a 10.2″ wide SuperBright LCD, enhanced capacity battery and spacious 160GB hard drive, with prices starting from just $499. As for the Q310, this highly portable all-purpose notebook will retail for $1,149 and $1,299, depending on the configuration, carrying a 13.3″ wide LCD. The R610 on the other hand is a mid-range notebook that acts as a desktop replacement, burning a $1,049 hole in your wallet with its 16″ wide LCD display. To round off the Samsung releases, we have the enterprise-focused P460 and P560 semi-rugged notebooks that will start from $1,149 to $1,399, respectively. Below are the system specifications in greater detail.

Samsung X Series (X360 and X460)

  • 13.3- and 14.1-inch wide LED backlit LCD displays with 300 nits of brightness
  • 128GB Solid State Drive Option
  • Only 2.8 lbs. and up to 10 hrs. for X360
  • Only 4.2 lbs. and up to 5 hours for X460
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Business

Samsung P Series

  • NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GS dedicated graphics
  • Spill resistant keyboard & shock resistant hard disk drive
  • Fingerprint reader and TPM system security
  • Intel AMT 4.0 support
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Business

Samsung Q Series

  • Intel Centrino 2 processor
  • 250 or 320 GB Hard Disk Drives
  • Express Card 34 expandability
  • DVD +/-RW Dual Layer Disk Drives
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Business

Samsung R Series

  • 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9200M GS graphics
  • 250GB Hard Drive
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n
  • Microsoft Windows Vista® Home Premium

Samsung NC10 Netbook

  • 10.2-inch wide screen
  • 160GB hard drive
  • 1.6 GHz Intel Atom Processor
  • 1GB DDR2 800MHz RAM
  • 6-cell high capacity battery
  • Microsoft Windows XP® Home SP3

Press Release


Cool Gift Idea: Digital Picture Frames, check out our reviews.
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USB microscopes getting cheap

USB microscopes getting cheap
This USB microscope shuns the realistic style of its ilk for a more alien look. At under $100, it’s not going to be lab-issue stuff, but I can imagine plenty of fun to be had with 100x zoom and the ability to record video, even if it is all just 1.3 megapixels. Anyone know if these are any good? White USB Microscope [SourcingMap]…

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Switching from ExpressCard to USB EV-DO

Switching from ExpressCard to USB EV-DO
I have long been a happy EV-DO user and my ExpressCard modem has been a joy to use. I have lately been thinking about switching to a USB modem however. I evaluate so many different laptops and not all of them have an ExpressCard slot and a USB modem would…

Photo I have long been a happy EV-DO user and my ExpressCard modem has been a joy to use.

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PMP - No Touchscreen

PMP - No Touchscreen

Most of the guys I know are into the craziness of PMP (portable media players)! Every single day they wait for something new in the world of PMPs, hanging out in the dedicated forums, etc. I bet a new concept of a PMP with no touchscreen would rush their blood!

I wonder, are people ready to control their gadgets without even touching them!? I doubt that! I still think that people like touching their gizmos. It gives you a specific feeling of control! You like the way it feels when touching buttons or the analog controls; you like to feel in charge of the process; etc. So, I guess less touchscreen control doesn’t mean more pleasure. I’d rather say less touchscreen control is more innovative approach – that’s all.

This No Touchscreen PMP is presented by the designers such as Mathieu Pesme and Jeff Castel. The two use conceptually new technologies (though they don’t get into details which are these).

The presented PMP comes equipped with a subsurface OLED widescreen and a simple dropped bevel around the bezel. The last one is designed to wind headphones in. You will also find tactile control wheel and integrated stereo speakers.

I have to recognize that the two things I appreciate in this model is the natural touching (analog controls) concept and the evolution of the mobile devices.

P.S. Too bad guys! I have to disappoint you saying that this is nothing but a concept. Thus, you should forget about picking one up in the ‘next-to-door’ store as it is only a concept for the future, which is not guaranteed to be created in the nearest future.

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Morning tech deals highlights

Morning tech deals highlights
• 120Hz HDTV – Very nice Samsung LN46A630 120Hz 1080p 46-inch LCD HDTV for $1300, shipped. About $300 off. You’ll find cheaper televisions of the same size, of course, but perhaps not the same visual quality. Or so I’ve heard — I’ve never used it! [Slickdeals] • Tough Radio – I don’t know that this is a great product of even that spectacular of a deal, but the factory-reconditioned Bosch PB10-CDR-RT Power Box Advanced Job Site Radio is one tough-looking motherfucking radio. I bet if you try to play anything but Sepultura on it waits until you go in to inspect its malfunction then explodes in your face, you big sissy. [Amazon via Dealhack] • Refurb MacBooks – If you’re not a total toolbag who went out and bought the new MacBooks right after they came out (cough) then there are some excellent deals on fast, last-gen MacBook Pro laptops at the Apple Store. 2.4GHz model, for instance, for $1350. (Refurb Mac Mini, too.) [Dealhack] • Refurb Rack Systems Dual Xeon 2.66GHz barebones erver for $91, shipped. [Dealnews] • Windows Smartphone – Unlocked HTC Touch Diamond smartphone for $500. A Windows fan favorite. [Dealnews] • Car GPS – Garmin Nuvi 650 Portable GPS for $200, shipped. About $20 off. [Dealnews] • Annoying Clock – Flying rotor alarm clock won’t shut up until you replace the flying plastic bit. It’s $12, but what price self-hatred? [Dealnews] • RUSH! – DRM-free album Permanent Waves for one god damn dollar. “Spirit of Radio” is worth at least $10 by itself. [Dealnews] • microSD – Today’s Woot is a 4GB micoSD card with a SD card converter for $11, shipped….

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GigaOM gets a 13-inch MacBook

GigaOM gets a 13-inch MacBook
Our buddies at GigaOM got a 13-inch MacBook and they’ve taken some nice photos of the unboxing. You should be able to see all of the photos on TheAppleBlog soon. Take a look at these photos and you’ll see why we are so excited about this new MacBook. How excited?…

Our buddies at GigaOM got a 13-inch MacBook and they’ve taken some nice photos of the unboxing.

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Dr. Photon’s excellent DIY spacesuit

Dr. Photon’s excellent DIY spacesuit
MAKE spotted this fantastic space suit built by Flickr user dr_photon as a prop for a short film about a damn spaceman who refuses to get off a couple of ornery home owner’s lawn. The film’s cute, but it’s really the space suit that impresses: with a couple glow sticks shoved up the spine and some spatters of red nail polish , this would make a great Dead Space costume for a Halloween gamer. Spacesuit [Flickr via MAKE]…

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Nokia E90 update: so long BlackBerry Connect, hello Nokia Maps 2.0
Nokia E90 Communicators have a week-old firmware bump waiting for them, but if you use BlackBerry Connect, you’ll want to hold off on this one. Version 300.34.84 will do away with support for BB Connect, although it does offer some new features that might interest you enough: Faster screen orientation…

Nokiae90communicator Nokia E90 Communicators have a week-old firmware bump waiting for them, but if you use BlackBerry Connect, you’ll want to hold off on this one. Version 300.34.84 will do away with support for BB Connect, although it does offer some new features that might interest you enough:

  • Faster screen orientation switching
  • Nokia Maps 2.0
  • Download! application updated (v 3.1.736)
  • Update for Flash Lite 3 and Flash video
  • Wi-Fi improvements
  • New baseline for VoIP
  • FLV format support in RealPlayer

If you can do without the BlackBerry support, the addition of Maps and Flash improvements might be worth it. You’ll need a PC running Microsoft Windows XP or Vista to make this happen through the Nokia Software Updater.


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