Show summary: Bing has taken over MSN video and it has videos from every network. Why aren't they trumpeting this? We also get really confused by Verizon's unlimited plan that has a limit of 5GB. Does it? Doesn't it? What the hell? And we debate the way Twitter retweets.

Category: Buzz Out Loud

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BOL 1104: Microsoft hides its hot new TV service
Reporters' Roundtable 9: The business of app stores
BOL 1101: LHC-gull kills science with bread
Ep. 186: Essential software for a new PC (or Mac)
Ep 1099: Web Exclusive - Leaked ACTA Internet provisions
BOL 1099: Secret ACTA treaty could break the Internet
Reporters' Roundtable: The Future of the Book
BOL 1096: Unzipping your genes
Ep. 185: Road test: Windows 7
BOL 1094: Crushing on the Droid

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My software editorial reviews (showing 2 of 2)

August 25, 2009 Cross-platform consistency

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August 25, 2009 For power Web users

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My product editorial reviews (showing 3 of 8)

September 21, 2006 Soapbox (beta)

September 18, 2006 Google Notebook

August 28, 2006 Google Apps

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My product user reviews (showing 3 of 9)

July 22, 2007 Sanyo Xacti VPC-CG65 (Silver)

"A Mixed bag"

User's rating: 3.0 stars

November 13, 2005 VP201B 20.1-inch Black ThinEdge UltraSlim Bezel LCD Display

"Very nice monitor"

User's rating: 3.5 stars

November 13, 2005 Siemens 8800 Additional 2.4GHz handset w/ charger

"Great features, bad phone"

User's rating: 1.5 stars

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My blogs and podcasts (showing 3 of 1637)

November 12, 2009 YouTube to get high-def 1080p player

Filed in: Webware

November 12, 2009 Clicker launches for all--watch it

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November 10, 2009 Two new remote Webcams: Mole and Vue

Filed in: Rafe's Radar

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My forum posts (showing 3 of 122)

September 11, 2008 "Thanks everyone!"

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September 11, 2008 "Fair question"

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September 11, 2008 "THANKS"

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My comments (showing 3 of 273)

November 10, 2009 "There are two computers on my desk, a Thinkpad..."

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October 30, 2009 "So, instead, we reward them for selling us the..."

In reply to: "BOL 1096: Unzipping your genes"

October 27, 2009 "I updated the headline from "AARP aims to..."

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Big believer in future of 3D, but 3Ality demo not doing a lot for me. Too far from the screen, maybe. #NTVL
4:47 PM on November 12
I'm ready for my 3D demo at #NTVL. Thx @joshuaw for pic. http://twitpic.com/packr
4:11 PM on November 12
Correct link for A bit more data on YouTube 1080P: http://bit.ly/2MHk8P
3:42 PM on November 12
RT @hunterwalk: @Rafe the # i heard was 8-10 million households (not 8 OF 10 - agree that # would be hard to believe) [[Thx Hunter!]]
3:13 PM on November 12
Hunter Walk quoting a stat that says 8 of 10 users have connected computer to TV "at some point." I seriously doubt it. #NTVL
2:53 PM on November 12

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About me

Member since:
June 22, 2002
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Editor at large
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I run the group at CNET.com that reviews computer systems, peripherals, accessories, networking products, software, and internet services. I also write two columns (Works for ME, for CNET; and Rafe's Radar, for Release 1.0), plus the thrice-weekly AnchorDesk newsletter. And I'm working on our small business coverage. I also have a rarely-updated personal blog, www.rafeneedleman.com. I like to hear from CNET users!
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Learning about classical music. I married a cellist two years ago, and she plays intricate, complex, beautiful music in our house. She"s totally ruined pop music for me.
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New media, startups & venture capital, all new technology, navigation & geolocation, social computing, aviation technology, PC modding, productivity tools, espresso machines.
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Videos: 134
Product editorial reviews: 8
Product user reviews: 9
Software editorial reviews: 2
Blogs and podcasts: 1637
Forum posts: 122
Comments: 273

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