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AT&T's Wireless 3G Microcell is the gadget I hate to love

Published June 9, 2010 at 3:09 p.m.

Like so many in Milwaukee, I've suffered through two and a half years as an AT&T Wireless customer, mostly unable to place or receive a call inside my own home. Then, on Monday, I got my hands on a 3G microcell, and I saw my reception instantly increase from zero to five bars within my entire house. Problem solved.

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Geek Kids : Temporary Hand Tattoos

Published June 5, 2010 at 1:20 a.m.

Sweat-free puppeteering! Animal & monster sets available.These temporary tattoos double as sweet hand puppets! Say goodbye to shoving your hand up an animal's butt and getting all sweaty in the process. Just stick 'em on, flap your fingers, and watch the fun begin. Monsters and animals sets available. $5.99 ...

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Vizio Slim 37” 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV - $499.99

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Published June 5, 2010 at 12:00 a.m.

It Shouldn’t Be Allowed (In Low Resolution) ... June 5th, 1956. Elvis Presley makes suggestive hip movements on The Milton Berle Show. And the concept of outraged parents is born ... To be fair, this was a show with a guy that sometimes came out in a dress, so we’re not totally sure why a little bit of wiggling was so bad. But it was, and Presley’s patented pelvic thrust was the very first crack in the wall of post-war decency, starting a chain reaction which can clearly only end as

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Audio-Technica Headphones for $43 + $7 s&h

Published June 4, 2010 at 8:31 p.m.

Electronics Expo offers the Audio-Technica Headphones, model no. ATH-SQ5A, for $59.87. Coupon code "LSDA0603B" cuts it to $43 ... With $6.99 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $30. They feature rectangular headphone cups, 40mm drivers,102.5dB sensitivity, 10Hz to 25kHz frequency response, and more. Each earpiece turns 90 degrees horizontally and 180 degrees vertically. Coupon expires July 3 ...

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20x-12mm, 10x-18mm Jeweler's Loupe for $2 + free shipping

Published June 4, 2010 at 8:01 p.m.

Meritline.com offers this 20x-12mm, 10x-18mm Jeweler's Loupe for $3.65. Coupon code "MLC400669060432AL1" cuts it to $2.49 ... With free shipping , that's the lowest total price we could find by $4. It has glass lenses and includes a felt-lined plastic storage case. Coupon expires June 6 ...

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Acoustic Research Noise-Isolating Earbuds for $13 + $3 s&h

Published June 4, 2010 at 7:46 p.m.

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JR.com again has the Acoustic Research In-Ear Noise-Isolating Headphones, model no. ARE09, for $12.99 with $2.95 for shipping. That ties our April mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $14. These earphones have interchangeable ear pieces that offer natural noise isolation ...

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Refurbished Samsung Blu-ray Player w/BD-Live for $90 + free shipping

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Published June 4, 2010 at 7:31 p.m.

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TigerDirect.com offers the factory-refurbished Samsung BD-P1590 Blu-ray Disc Player with BD-Live and Netflix for $89.99 with free shipping ... That's $8 under last month's mention and $49 below the cost of a new one. It supports BD-Live, Netflix, YouTube, BlockBuster, and Pandora after a downloadable firmware update. It features 1080p output, DVD upconversion to 1080p, Ethernet connectivity, one HDMI output, and component and other video outputs. A 90-day Samsung warranty applies ...

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Verizon DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone w/ Answering System for $25 + $1 s&h

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Published June 4, 2010 at 7:16 p.m.

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Walmart offers the Verizon DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone with Digital Answering System, model no. V100AM-1, for $24.84 ... Shipping adds 97 cents , or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $9. Sales tax is added where applicable. This phone uses DECT 6.0 technology, which reduces interference with 2.4GHz devices (like wireless networks). It also features Caller ID, Call Waiting, 14 minutes of record time, 4-line LCD, headset jack,

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Wii Remote and Nunchuk Controller Bundle for $22 + free shipping

Published June 4, 2010 at 7:01 p.m.

Meritline.com offers the Nintendo Wii-compatible Remote and Nunchuk Controller Bundle in White (pictured) for $21.99 with free shipping ... (It's available in Black for a buck more.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $14 for either color. A silicone jacket is included ...

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Buck Knives X-Tract Knife for $20 + $6 s&h

Published June 4, 2010 at 6:51 p.m.

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Cabela's offers the Buck Knives X-Tract Knife in Red, model no. OG-519434, for $19.88 ... Shipping adds $5.95 , or choose free Site-to-Store shipping. Even with shipping, it ties our April mention as $30 off and the lowest total price we could find by $6. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 3" drop-point partially serrated blade, pliers, screwdrivers, can/bottle opener, and more ...

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