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Three I can't live without
Curtis Goodell

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NAME: Curtis Goodell
WHAT I DO: IT analyst
WHERE I LIVE: Johnston, Iowa
OUTSIDE INTERESTS: Cars and sports, just like every other guy in the world.
If you could create a dream product, what would it be? A unit that combines an HD receiver, a TiVo receiver, a high-quality A/V receiver, and a DVD player all in one package for less than $2,000. We've seen some of these products, but none have come close to providing the same quality as separate components.
What tech insider secret do you find most useful?
A great relatively unknown tool is Google SMS. By text-messaging 46645 (googl), you can get back a lot of good information in a matter of seconds. Want to know all the pizza joints in your area? Type in pizza and your zip code, and you'll have an answer shortly.
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