Ars Technica have managed to get their hands on the long-awaited Nokia 770 internet tablet. When I saw it recently I noticed there was a delay in switching operations - apparently this is sometimes longer than the few seconds I saw when the device is loaded. On the other hand it’s cheap with an amazing screen and you can’t have everything for $360

You can read the full review here.

The most common reaction I get when I tell people I’ve invested in a programmable remote control is laughter. “Why?” they ask. Then again, most people don’t have a stack of electronic components 4 feet high to control.

Even so, the problem is more common than you might imagine. Think about this: You have a CD player, a DVD player, a TV, a cable box, a stereo and a recording device (DVD recorder, PVR, video, whatever). Sometimes you’ve got all of these things and more. You could even have remote controlled blinds and lights if you’re really into home cinema. That makes for a lot of remote controls!

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