Telus waving activation fees sign of times to come?

EDMONTON, AB, Oct. 15, 2012/ Troy Media/ – In what appears to be a bold move, Telus announced that beginning today it will be waving certain fees for new and existing mobility subscribers. The changes include removing the existing $35 activation fee for new customers and the $25 equipment exchange fees for existing customers who wish to change or add a new device.  READ MORE AT TROY MEDIA

 

iPad mini rumours, parodies huge in blogosphere

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iPad Maxi

The news of the iPhone 5 and the latest generation of iPods is not even cold and rumors of the iPad mini are already running amok. We’re seeing drawings, pictures and even inventory lists showing line items of iPad mini accessories and SKUs with a myriad of iPad mini configurations. The general consensus seems to be that it will have a 7.85-inch non-retina display, an A5 chip, although which version seems to be up for grabs and a launch date of October 23rd.

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Wicked Audio Solus DJ headphones make a loud statement

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Headphones have become somewhat of a piece of apparel and sometimes it’s not only how they sound and what they do that’s important but also how they look. Wicked Audio has taken all of these things into account and created theSOLUS DJ Headphones. Solus is Latin for “be yourself” and wearing these will no doubt make a personal statement.

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StarTech portable hard drive enclosure encrypts data in real-time

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Encrypting your data is certainly a good way to keep those prying eyes away from confidential, personal and sensitive information. So StarTech has come up with a creative way to easily keep your files, specifically those not located right on your computer safe and secure, especially while you’re on the road.

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Behringer iNuke BOOM Junior coming soon to Canada

iNuke BOOM Junior

Last Christmas season, Behringer made headlines releasing iNuke Boom, the world’s loudest iPod dock ever screaming out a whopping 10,000 watts of power and of course an equally hefty price tag of $29,999. (Read about it here). Sadly, for the average consumer it was just a little too big and little too costly to have around the house. So Behringer, in their infinite wisdom, have unveiled theiNuke BOOM Junior, a 1:23 scale model of its powerful predecessor still packed with high-end components, a three-way active speaker design and at under $200, a little more affordable for you and me.

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Review: SuperTooth Crystal in-car speakerphone

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Want to legally take calls in your vehicle, but don’t want to wear a Bluetooth earpiece while driving? Or perhaps while in the car, there’s a call for the family? In either case, you certainly need a gadget that can be placed within earshot that you can use hands-free. One solution is the new SuperTooth Crystal($69.99). It’s a wireless speakerphone that connects to your iPhone or Smartphone via Bluetooth 3.0.

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Jorno pocket foldable keyboard revisited

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Back in 2010, at CanoeTech Blog we previewed the Jorno foldable keyboard, a small and innovative solution for those who loved their mobile devices but preferred the touchy-feely of a real keyboard. It has still not yet come to market, as it seems the creators are in need of some cash and are looking at crowdsourcing the funding.

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Desperately seeking iPhone 5?

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iPhone 5 lineup Edmonton’s Southgate Centre (Friday Sep 21)

Apple has sold over  5 million*  iPhone 5 models in the first three days following its official release last Friday. It’s a hit! So, unless you had previously reserved one, if you’re looking at taking one home today, whether or not you’re looking for an unlocked model, chances are, you’ll likely walk away disappointed. But not all hope may be lost, especially if you’re willing to do a little legwork, perhaps make a few phone calls and have a little patience.

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IK Multimedia iRig PRE Universal Microphone Interface for iOS Now Shipping

iRig PRE is a nifty little device from IK Multimedia allows you to use any professional XLR microphone with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. It has the essential features that you would find in many professional; studio mic pre-amps.

It features an adjustable gain control, 48-volt phantom power supplied by a 9V battery and an audio/headphone output jack so you can monitor what’s going through to your device in real-time.
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ECBC’s Rolls Out B7 Series Super Durable HD Ballistic Nylon Cases

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Time for a new carry bag? Who says rugged and ultra durable cases can’t be sleek, sophisticated and practical?  ECBC has introduced the B7 Series of daypacks, messenger bags and totes that fit all 3 of these criteria and make sense for all things we tend to carry around these days.

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