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f1vlad: My #android mission wasn't really success but neither was it a complete failure. Raincheck for AUGENT TABLET PC secured: http://j.mp/aOC6U7

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f1vlad: On special #android mission (@ KMart) http://4sq.com/blMoFP

f1vlad: According to certain distribution people, KMART's 7-Inch GENTOUCH78 #android tablet will take another 2 weeks to ship to stores :(

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f1vlad: Unlocked Motorola Milestone XT720 For Sale at NewEgg http://bit.ly/amMTWX

f1vlad: Wondering if people will be camping overnight at Kmart for Gentouch78 #android release on wednesday.

Though somewhat erroneously titled as the Motorola Milestone II, the XT720 is now available for purchase unlocked over at NewEgg for the hefty sum of $599.99. The phone has been available around Europe for a bit now and we have been under the impression that it may land on T-Mobile at some point, though we can’t be too sure as chatter has somewhat died down. What we do know is that its 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM bands make it compatible with AT&T and Rogers as well if you are on one of those networks and looking for an unlocked Android sporting a pretty decent set of specs.

The Milestone XT720 features a 720MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, 512MB of RAM, an 8MP camera with 720p video recording, and a 3.7-inch 480×854 TFT touchscreen display. It isn’t quite the Droid X or Droid 2, but if you need your Moto fix on a carrier that isn’t Verizon it could be the ticket.

[via NewEgg, thanks to those that sent this in!]

f1vlad: Dell Streak Will Cost $549 Without Contract, $299 With One http://bit.ly/cZ0rDZ

The Dell Streak’s hot in the presses today, that’s for sure. After we find out that the device itself is back on pre-order, and that the Android-based Mobile Internet Device is indeed coming to the United States, we finally get word –officially– that the new gadget will cost a cool $200 on a new, two-year contract. But, if you’re not a fan of contracts, then you can also get it unlocked and ready to roll for just $549.

If you’ve managed to pre-order the device, then you’ll be able to get your hands on this pricing before anyone else. Why before anyone else? For one, because you preordered and you deserve it. And the more important part, is the fact that Dell’s still not coming forward and telling the world when the gadget will actually get released onto the world. So, you know, we’re still waiting for at least one more bit of crucial information.

Anyone out there able to get their preorder on? Let us know in the comments if you got anything in your confirmation email about a suspected release date, or anything that may be a clue. We’re waiting.

[via Engadget]

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f1vlad: The G1 is gone. http://bit.ly/bceSjI

This is a hard article for me to write! I feel like I am saying goodbye to a good friend, a comrade in arms, a companion that has been with me through thick and thin. I remember the first time I saw the image to the left, and got really excited about the future of smartphones, and the fact that I finally would have an alternative to the iPhone.

The G1, is no more. Meaning, T-Mo has stopped listing and selling the unit officially on their site. Of course, there are still plenty out there you can get your hands on if you really wanted to, but the life cycle of the G1 has officially come to an end.

The G1 was a ground breaking device, the first to really challenge the iPhone's dominance of the market, and the handset that gave birth to sites like our own.

The G1 is gone, a moment of silence needs to be observed as a piece of our history moves on. We will always remember you.

NOTE: The G1 is gone. originally appeared on AndroidGuys.

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astroengine writes "In a recent presentation, Kepler co-investigator Dimitar Sasselov unexpectedly announced news that the Kepler Space Telescope has discovered scores of candidate Earth-like exoplanets. Not waiting for the official NASA press release to announce the discovery, Sasselov went into some detail at the TEDGlobal talk in Oxford, UK earlier this month. This surprise announcement comes hot on the heels of controversy that erupted last month when the Kepler team said they were withholding data on 400 exoplanet candidates until February 2011. In light of this, Sasselov's unofficial announcement has already caused a stir. Keith Cowing, of NASAWatch.com, has commented on this surprise turn of events, saying it is really annoying 'that the Kepler folks were complaining about releasing information since they wanted more time to analyze it before making any announcements. And then the project's Co-I goes off and spills the beans before an exclusive audience — offshore. We only find out about it when the video gets quietly posted weeks later.' Although Sasselov could have handled the announcement better (and waited until NASA made the official announcement), this has the potential to be one of the biggest astronomical discoveries of our time — so long as these Earth-like 'candidates' are confirmed by further study."

ergo98 writes "As we discussed recently, a CNN article had a statement that '77% of iPhone owners say they'll buy another iPhone, compared to 20% of Android customers who say they'll buy another Android phone.' This was a gross misrepresentation. The CNN story now has up this note: 'Correction: An earlier version of this story incorrectly said that 20% of Android customers say they'll buy another Android phone. The survey actually revealed that 20% of all smartphone customers say they'll buy an Android phone.' The Yankee Group has further sought to clarify the situation by saying that the 20% are people who explicitly said they would buy a 'Google-branded' phone (which excludes the overwhelming majority of popular Android phones) — as Google gets out of the business of selling branded phones. Summarizing their position on Android: 'Yankee Group still believes that Android will become the next breakout mobile phone platform, making it the third most popular platform behind iPhone and RIM's Blackberry in installed base for at least the next five years.'"

f1vlad: 7-Inch GENTOUCH78 Tablet Available at KMART for $150 http://bit.ly/cSTE4L

Kmart just became another place to shop for Android tablets. Yeah, that Kmart. They are currently offering a 7-inch tablet from a company called Augen that features some impressive specs. Dubbed the GENTOUCH78, this unit is said to run Android 2.1 and supposedly promises access to the full Android Market. Although it's a WiFi only tablet, I'm finding it awful difficult to not pick one up for that feature alone. I would be more than content to have one of these around the house until something else from a major player comes along.

Check out the hardware said to be included:

• 800x480 color TFT touch panel screen
• CPU: 800 Mhz
• Ram: DDR2 256mb
• Internal Memory: 2GB
• Expansion Slots: SD/MMC card slot up to 16GB
• Wi-Fi Connectivity with Full Web Browsing Capability
• Supports Ebook Formats: Text, PDF, E-PUB, HTML
• Supports Media Formats: MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC
• Supports most popular E-Book formats
• Picture Viewer in JPEG, BMP
• Video Player
• Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• Carrying case included

Awesome! Alright, so here's what you need to do...

Visit http://www.vlingo.com/androidvip from your Android device

· Click "Download Vlingo for Android"

· Once downloaded, install the app.

· Run Vlingo main screen

· Click on the Activate button when displayed.

· Enter your VIP Code: 2377 1736 4703 5575 7167

NOTE: 7-Inch GENTOUCH78 Tablet Available at KMART for $150 originally appeared on AndroidGuys.

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