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December 16, 2009
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Buying your first HDTV

Show summary: Tom and Brian determine the best specs for a new bedroom TV, experiment with a $500-off HP coupon, and advise on the best router and iPod dock.

Category: Holiday Help Desk

December 16, 2009
PODCAST
Buzz Out Loud Podcast 1127: Microsoft and EU browser roulette begins

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December 16, 2009
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Top 5 best products of 2009

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    Tom Merritt blooper reel 2009

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    Ep. 1127: Microsoft and EU browser roulette begins

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    Best games for all ages

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    Worst holiday tech gifts

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    Ep. 1126: Microsoft plucks Plurk

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    Ep. 1125: Exclusive report on the Google Nexus One

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March 6, 2009 Cool, but crashy

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My blogs and podcasts (showing 3 of 581)

December 16, 2009 Buzz Out Loud Podcast 1127: Microsoft and EU browser roulette begins

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December 16, 2009 Top 5 best products of 2009

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December 15, 2009 Buzz Out Loud Podcast 1126: Microsoft plucks Plurk

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    Journalism degree from University of Illinois ; Grad School at University of Texas, ran www.subbrilliant.com, worked at TechTV and now under the lights for CNET.
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