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Sony Ericsson Xperia Phones : Suggestions On Which Might Be Best For You

Sunday, November 14th, 2010

Sony Ericsson Xperia smartphones have been around since the company first moved into the smartphone market. Let us explore some of the Xperia smartphones that have made the biggest impact.

Xperia X10 – It has been a good 8 months since the launch of the X10. The flagship multimedia phone was first announced in 2009 and heavily advertised before its launch in March 2010. To date, the smartphone remains as one of the most desirable phones of its kind. A combination of the 4-inch capacitive touchscreen and the extensive social network integration proving to be a winning strategy for Sony Ericsson. The X10 runs on the Android 2.1 OS and has extensive integration with Facebook and Twitter (Timescape). It sources for updates on your social networks and displays them in an appealing 3D interface on the large touchscreen. The phone comes with a 1 Ghz Snapdragon processor and a high quality 8 MP camera that features HD video recording (720p). If you enjoy multimedia and staying active on your social networks, this phone is made for you.

Xperia X10 Mini / Mini Pro – The X10 Mini and Mini Pro are the answers to requests for a compact edition of the X10. In fact, the X10 Mini and the Mini pro are two very similar smartphones. The main difference lies in the slide out keyboard that comes with the X10 Mini Pro. Apart from a common 2.55-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen, both the Xperia Mini smartphones share the identical 600 Mhz processor and the same version of Android 2.1 OS. Since the compact Mini smartphones are in the X10 family, they come with the Timescape social network integration as well. The X10s are built with an impressive 5-megapixel camera that snaps photographs with a resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels. For most people, the X10 Mini Pro will make for a better mobile device. The slide out physical keyboard reduces the requirement for the virtual keyboard on the touchscreen. As a result, typing mistakes are greatly reduced.

Xperia X8 – From a quick glance, the X8 looks pretty similar to the X10. The pretty smartphone is available in 5 different color schemes. Sony Ericsson’s X8 runs on the upgraded Android 2.1 OS and is a great choice for users with small budgets who don’t want to compromise on quality. The basic smartphone capabilities are present in the X8. These functions include Wi-fi, 3G connectivity and GPS. Moving along from the less impressive 600 Mhz processor, the X8 has a 3.0 Inch TFT capacitive touchscreen that displays 16M colors. Unless you are particularly demanding on performance, the X8 works as a great day-to-day smartphone.

To summarize, if you want a great smartphone, look no further than the Sony Ericsson Xperia range!

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Introducing The Blackberry Storm 3

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Strong market demands for full screen smartphones have convinced RIM to produce a Blackberry full screen smartphone that comes with a virtual keyboard instead of its trademark physical keyboard. The Blackberry Storm 3 is the name of their newest release and, as you would probably expect, it borrows heavily from its predecessor – the Storm 2.

The Blackberry Storm 3 comes with new capabilities that are not a common sight in the older Blackberry phones. Does this fullscreen cell phone point towards a new direction for Blackberry? The Storm 3 comes with the trademark glossy black case that appeals to the professionals and executives. However, gentle curves are introduced at the edges to break the monotony of the design.

The full screen smartphone has a snappy 1Ghz processor that operates on the long anticipated Blackberry 6 OS. The new OS offers a friendlier interface that places strong emphasis on multimedia and social networking. As a result, the Blackberry Storm 3 is capable of viewing social network updates, RSS feeds and instant messages in one place. The new web browser is also a great addition to the OS as it accurately renders websites and offers tabbed browsing.

A friendlier interface will easily be noticed when you turn on the Blackberry Storm 3. This customizable graphical-interface comes with a set of modern icons that replace the outdated ones. As a result, the Storm 3 will easily appeal to a wider range of people that includes young adults.

A pleasant surprise comes with the 3.7 inch capacitive AMOLED touchscreen that displays images and videos with absolute vibrancy. It is definitely a rare sight in Blackberry cell phones as they usually do not feature such high resolution displays. Another attractive addition to the strong multimedia cell phone is the 8 MP camera that features dual LED flash for low light image capturing.

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A Review Of The Xperia X10 Mini Pro

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

Global mobile manufacturers may be moving from large to LARGER touchscreen smartphones but Sony Ericsson has not forgotten about the compact smartphone market. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro is a one of its kind with a compact 2.55 inch full screen display.

The X10 Mini Pro is very much similar to its thinner brother, the X10 Mini. They both come with a Qualcomm 600mhz processor that operates on the Android OS. The original OS that comes with the Mini Pro is Android 1.6 (Donut). However, it is upgradable to the recent Android 2.1 OS (Eclair). The newer Android OS features fancy upgrades such as HTML5 web browsing and an upgraded virtual keyboard for faster typing.

The phone comes in 3 colors, Black, Red and Pink. Surprisingly, it is just a slight 2mm thicker than the X10 Mini, although it comes with a slide out QWERTY keyboard. Both the phones feel similarly comfortable in our palms and pockets. You’ll most probably not notice the difference in thickness.

The additional QWERTY keyboard is very much welcomed on the X10 Mini Pro. In fact, there is much to gain and nothing to lose. This is especially true since gaps have been thoughtfully positioned between the keys to reduce typing errors. As a result of the clever initiative, the Mini Pro’s keyboard has been appraised to be one of the best in the smartphone industry.

The X10 Mini Pro interface comes with a “PlayNow” online store, a familiar Xperia gallery and Timescape for social network integration. In case you are not aware, PlayNow is Sony Ericsson’s mobile store that sells games, music and applications. Timescape serves the same purpose as the HTC’s FriendStream – It gathers updates from your friends in social networks and displays them on a timeline. You will also be able to link your address book with social network profiles.

As for the multimedia capabilities of the Mini Pro, we have already highlighted the beautiful gallery. On the other hand, the 5 MP camera provides quality pictures in solid resolution (2560×1920 pixels). It also comes with autofocus, LED flash, camera modes and video recording (640×480 pixels). You will be able to pick between auto, macro, twilight or sports mode when snapping pictures. The noise isolation handsfree kit also delivers great clarity and bass when listening to music.

Now here’s the main question – Will the smaller screen of the X10 Mini Pro cause discomfort? We’ll have to applaud Sony Ericsson for doing a great job on the interface of the cell phone. The navigation of the interface is well planned and you shouldn’t expect frustrations from the smaller screen size. Most importantly, the adept QWERTY keyboard minimizes our usage of the onscreen virtual keys. On the downside, the lower resolution of the touchscreen deems the phone incompatible with a couple of applications from the Android store.

Should you be looking for a compact and affordable smartphone that is great in handling multimedia, pick up the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro. You’ll love this friendly and intuitive mobile companion!

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The Blackberry Torch – Information & Advice

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

The recently released Blackberry Torch fuels desire and set hearts ablaze. The ergonomics of the phone are sufficient to stir the hearts of professionals and executives. You’ll feel this silent appeal that induces a temptation for a closer look.

The Blackberry Torch carries the distinctive trademark of Blackberry mobile phones through its dashing black color. However, a combination of the elegant curved edges and the white and dark orange colors results in a modern look that will easily capture the attention of the younger professionals and teenagers. The Torch is a similar size to the Blackberry Bold 9700. Although there is a thickness difference of 2.5mm, you’ll benefit from a full-sized touchscreen in addition to a slide out keyboard.

The capacitive 3.2 inch touchscreen of the Blackberry Torch displays 16M colors in a 360 x 480 pixels resolution. Although the resolution is comparably lower than its competitors, the full touchscreen interface has a great advantage over the usual Blackberry cell phones. The touchscreen display allows “Pinch and zoom” capabilities along with great full screen web browsing. Now Blackberry users no longer have to sacrifice their visual experiences for physical keyboards.

Blackberry has made a great effort to retain the advantages of their cell phones in the Blackberry Torch. These advantages include the optical trackpad and the physical keyboard. The QWERTY keyboard in the Blackberry Torch is well hidden beneath the screen. A slight push of the display combined with assisted resistance snaps the keyboard open from the back of the Torch. As anticipated, the physical keyboard retains the high standards of Blackberry cell phones, hence making email and text messaging a breeze.

Since its release on the markets, much has been said about the Blackberry Torch’s multimedia capability. The Torch has a 5 megapixel camera along with 11 camera modes for image capturing. Video recording, LED flash and autofocus are some of the other features. Should you wish to enjoy music on your Torch, the strong battery life caters for up to 30 hours (5hr 40min talktime). It was pretty disappointing for the Blackberry Bold 9700 fans as the smartphone came with only 256MB of internal memory. This time around, Blackberry makes a huge increase on the internal memory for multimedia storage. With the Torch, you’ll get 4GB of internal memory that can be further expanded with microSD cards (32GB).

Although the qualities of the new Torch sends Blackberry fans screaming for joy, RIM is definitely unsatisfied. Why else would they introduce the Blackberry 6 OS to the smartphone? The new OS6 features comprehensive changes that will place immense pressure on Blackberry’s competitors. Some of the changes come from feedback that “the Blackberry doesn’t render websites accurately” and “the menus look outdated”. As a result, there is new web browser that features tabbed browsing and an intuitive graphical menu that comes along with modern icons. There is also a social feed application that constantly displays new tweets and Facebook status updates in a timeline.

The Blackberry version 6 OS wouldn’t be complete without the ingenious universal search function. Simply by keying in your keywords, your Blackberry Torch will be able to search and bring your required app, email, file or message to you. Just imagine the amount of time you can save!

With the massive amount of improved features and capabilities built into the Blackberry torch, it is tough to say no to this beauty. The Blackberry 6 OS and improved multimedia experiences bring Blackberry smartphones to the next level. If you are considering the Blackberry Torch, this review should help you make the decision.

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Motorola Milestone 2 : An Impressive Phone

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

The 2010 first quarter cell phone statistics seem to point in a gloomy direction for Motorola. The electronics manufacturer has been consistently losing market share to their competitors, despite a spike in sales due to the success of the Motorola Milestone. A recently published report shows that Apple (6th worldwide) and RIM (5th worldwide) have been shipping more handsets than Motorola, who are currently holding the eighth position. Will Motorola be able to stage a strong comeback with the release of the Milestone 2?

Quick looks at the phone’s capabilities reveal that the Motorola Milestone 2 is built to juggle the recreational and business side of life. Unlike its predecessor, the Motorola Milestone 2 comes with soft curves that make the smartphone look friendly and welcoming. In fact, it is one of the few aesthetic differences between the siblings.

Motorola has definitely made huge improvements in the technical aspect. Aside from the fact that the Milestone 2 boasts a 1Ghz processor, it operates on the recently released Android v2.2 OS, which is up to 5x as fast as the Android 2.0 OS on the Motorola Milestone. This allows the smartphone to operate and multitask very quickly. Let’s not forget to mention a major advantage that the Milestone 2 has over the iPhone – it comes with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.

The Milestone 2 is also set to satisfy photography enthusiasts by including a 5-megapixel camera with High-Def (720p) video recording features. A good 8GB of internal storage and an addition 8GB micro SD card is included to comply with your multimedia storage needs (supports up to 40GB with micro SD card). Movie fanatics will also be able to enjoy enhanced clarity on a 3.7 inch TFT capacitive touchscreen. The touch screen is further enhanced with anti reflective properties to prevent frustrations under strong sunlight.

The slide out QWERTY keyboard has been one of the strong determining advantages of the Motorola Milestone. Large fingers will rejoice upon hearing that the improved keyboard has the directional pad replaced with 4 arrow keys, hence allowing the Milestone 2 to provide a spacious layout for additional typing effectiveness. Virtual keyboard supporters will also be able to enjoy additional functions such as SWYPE and voice to text.

As of date, 200 million active users have been accessing Facebook with their mobile device. The statistic on the Facebook website sends a clear message to mobile manufacturers – You have to provide social network integration. The preinstalled Motoblur software does a great job by displaying automatic feeds of social networks and providing the ability to sync your contacts with social accounts. Lastly, Internet tethering which was missing in the early Motorola Milestone is now available on the Milestone 2. The smartphone is able to act as a secure Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 5 devices. Share the love or keep it all to yourself, its all up to you.

It is almost impossible for one to ignore the appeal of this upcoming Motorola cell phone. With that many functions, capabilities and qualities, the Milestone 2 is undoubtedly one of the top Android phones that compliments the various aspects of your life. Whether you are seeking a business phone that offers document browsing and superior email integration or an interactive phone with a library of applications, you won’t be disappointed with the Motorola Milestone 2!

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Android Smartphones – A Few Of The Latest Releases

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

The Android operating system has provided global cell phone manufacturers with a much-needed power to retaliate against consumer electronics giant Apple. The success of Android smartphones lies in their quick performances and the vast amount of applications in the Android Market. Since its initial launch, Android has been enjoying huge popularity as a result of its constant improvements. Some of the best Android smartphones have been listed below.

HTC Desire HD – The HTC Desire HD comes in a unique aluminum unibody case that is tightly packed, sleek and seamless. Within the case lies a 1Ghz Snapdragon processor that provides the Desire HD with high performance standards. Aside from the high-end hardware, the display features a striking 4.3-inch S-LCD capacitive touchscreen. SRS virtual surround sound and Dolby Mobile has also been included to provide you with a full mobile theatre experience. As for the interactive capabilities, the HTC Desire HD provides you with Wi-Fi, 3G and GPS connectivity together with support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1. The HTC Desire HD also comes with a high-res 8 MP camera. The powerful camera is capable of capturing images with a 3264 x 2448 pixel resolution and recording HD videos at 720p resolution. A bonus addition to the Android v2.2 OS is the HTC Sense UI.

Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam – The Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam is a smartphone that is truly a one of its kind. Amazing WVGA projection capabilities have been built into this compact cell phone, which is still small enough to fit into your pocket. This innovative feature of the i8520 will benefit businessmen and professionals who often have to do presentations. The smartphone is capable of reflecting any content onto any surface that is within 2-3 meters. Aside from its already mind-blowing innovation, the Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam comes with 2 cameras – a primary 8 MP high-resolution camera with HD video recording (720p) capabilities and a secondary VGA camera for video calls and conferences. Should you face a need for extra storage, the i8520 supports up to 32GB of external memory (microSD). Otherwise, the 16GB internal storage should be pretty sufficient.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro – The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro features a Qualcomm 600 Mhz processor, which is powered by the Android 1.6 OS. It is, however, upgradeable to the Android 2.1 OS. The cell phone comes with GPS, Wi-Fi, 3G and 128mb of internal memory (up to 16GB maximum capacity with 2 GB included). Given its capabilities, the X10 Mini Pro is easily one of the best compact Android smartphones available. As for the multimedia capabilities, SE installed a 5 MP camera with high resolution image capturing (2560 x 1920 pixels), autofocus and LED flash. The greatest aspect of the smartphone is the handy slide out QWERTY keyboard and its small size. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro also comes with Timescape that allows you to view your social network updates on a beautiful timeline.

Which phone is best for you is ultimately down to personal to preference. There are so many great Android phones to choose from, that you can be sure of finding the perfect one for your needs.

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The Feature Packed HTC Wildfire

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

The HTC Wildfire was released to the mobile market in May 2010. The HTC smartphone is a simple combination of superb social network integration and a reasonable price tag. It is not surprising that HTC has decided to create a smartphone that focuses on social networking. After all, we all know how huge a part it plays in our lives.

The technical aspects of the HTC Wildfire are semi-impressive. It has a 528mhz processor that operates the Android v2.1 OS with 384 megabytes of ram. Although the phone does not feature high-end processors and lightning fast speed, it functions well enough for users who are not extremely particular about performance. The phone also comes with the HTC Sense UI that takes the Android experience to a higher level.

A quick glance reveals that the Flamenco Red HTC Wildfire is one of the most attractive smartphones available. With its striking red color scheme and a 3.2 inch TFT capacitive display, the HTC Wildfire is definitely out to capture the attention of teenagers and young adults. Should you happen to be a movie fanatic, you will probably be disappointed with the smaller-sized touchscreen. Otherwise, the 3.2 inch display is practically sufficient for occasional photo viewing and social networking.

If you are looking for a smartphone that captures photos with great quality, you should love the HTC Wildfire. It comes with a 5 megapixel camera that has smile detection as one of the cool features. Now you’ll never have to take 3 photos just to capture 1 perfect smile. Autofocus, LED flash and Geotagging was fun. However, Video recording quality was pretty average.

So, what does it really take to be a socially active smartphone? The HTC Wildfire uses the HTC’s Friend Stream to bring you an awesome mobile social networking experience. Basically, the fashionable application draws all your social network happenings and feeds them to one central place. But that is not all. How would like being able to see your friend’s Facebook pic, status update and birth date when you receive a call? The HTC Wildfire integrates your social profiles with your contacts to bring you a holistic mobile social networking experience.

Being socially active doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have to post meaningless updates. With the HTC Wildfire, you will be able to share your favorite Android applications through social networking services (email and messages too). A single click is all it takes for your friend to get the most happening Android application from you!

All in all, the HTC Wildfire is ultimately a mobile social networking powerhouse. Although the cell phone does not come with state-of-the-art capabilities, it has all the necessary smartphone features such as a great camera, 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS. For such an affordable price, the HTC Wildfire gives you great bang for your buck!

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The Feature Packed HTC Desire HD

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

HTC has successfully replicated the unibody advantage of the renowned Apple Macbook Pro in their latest flagship multimedia smartphone, the HTC Desire HD. The precisely carved aluminum body is rigid, solid and unbelievably thin. The moment you hold the smartphone in your palms, you will immediately notice the difference. There is this tightly packed, solid feeling that you don’t usually get from other cell phones. Aside from the aesthetics, the Desire HD holds an impressive 1Ghz Snapdragon processor that performs even the most demanding tasks with ease.

“Tiny screens and squeaky sound couldn’t do justice to all the great stuff you can experience on today’s HTC Desire HD” – quoted from HTC’s description of the concept behind the Desire HD. It is indeed exhilarating to view movies, play games and surf the Internet on this phone. The 4.3 inch S-LCD capacitive touchscreen serves as a mobile theatre for all your entertainment needs. With the 480 x 800 pixel resolution, everything is displayed with sheer clarity.

With the Desire HD, HTC can easily claim themselves to be the masters of mobile entertainment. Aside from the generous 4.3 inch touchscreen, the inclusion of SRS virtual surround sound and Dolby Mobile technology fuels your subtle desire for a portable theatre.

It is insufficient for a mobile phone to include extensive multimedia viewing capabilities if the package does not come with excellent multimedia capturing features. The HTC Desire HD has an 8 MP camera that captures stunning HD videos with 720p resolution. The image capturing functions also include autofocus, face detection and dual-LED flash. Now this is a real portable multimedia machine.

Most people should have heard a little about HTC and their Sense UI. This initiative by HTC transforms mobile phones into mobile partners. Your smartphone will be able to assist you in your daily activities and perform intelligent tasks that increase your productivity. Take social networking for example. The HTC’s Friendstream integrates your contacts with their Facebook profiles. As a result, you will be able to view the birthday, latest status update and FB profile picture of a caller. This simple act benefits salespeople who come into contact with different people everyday. What if you lose your Desire that contains confidential business secrets? Log in to HTCSense.com and wipe the data off the cell phone. Don’t worry; an immediate backup will be available for your new smartphone.

The HTC Desire HD runs on Android’s latest operating system, v2.2 OS (Froyo) which is 2-5x quicker than the previous version 2.1 OS. Android has already been recognized as one of the top mobile operating systems and the addition of HTC Sense simply stretches the capabilities of a cell phone to the limit.

The endurance of the battery has to be at its best to keep this multimedia machine going. HTC completes the package by supporting 9 hours of talk-time for the Desire HD. Aside from the battery strength, connectivity is also at its best with support for a 14.4 Mbps 3G connection. Now we understand why HTC named this flagship smartphone as the Desire HD.

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Educating Children On Mobile Phone Safety

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

It seems like every child has a cell phone these days. As a parent who has allowed their child to carry one of these devices there are a few safety tips you’ll want to make sure they know.

Moms and dads find it very convenient to have a way to get a hold of their children whenever they want, or for their children to be able to call them whenever they want as well. But, you need to take some basic actions to ensure that your kid’s mobile phone is monitored and not used for purposes that could endanger your kid or your family.

A main point you need to drive home with your kid is that the mobile phone number should not be given to people he or she does not know. If your kid is not expressly told not to do this, he or she might pass out the number to people he or she doesn’t know simply because he or she is unaware of the potential danger. Doing so could cause any number of major issues that could cause harm to your kid.

Moreover, you should tell your kid that he or she is not to go to websites online that you do not know about. Certain sites will have pictures or other visual items that children should not view, so you need to guarantee that your kid is not accessing them from the phone. You might think about purchasing a mobile phone that is very basic for your child, so he or she does not even have the capability of going online until he has reached a more mature age.

There are other things that you will want to teach your child about how to use a cell phone safely and making sure their minutes are limited is one of them. If you take the time to make sure that your kid knows what to do and what not to do when it comes to using his cell phone then you will be able to have the peace of mind you need in knowing your child is safe. It is nice to be able to reach your child and for them to reach you, but it is even nicer to know that they are using the cell phone appropriately.

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Blackberry Wireless Chargers – Save Money And The World!

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

There was huge excitment as soon as the Blackberry mobile phone was introduced to the shops, because it was a great advance. Unfortunately you still had to use wires to charge it but no more thanks to the Blackberry wireless charger. Three of the most popular wireless chargers available are the Powermat, GEAR4 and Wildcharge. All 3 can be used with the most popular Blackberry types including the Pearl, Bold and Curve.

Recharging your mobile is simplicity itself. All that’s required is the mat or station you place your phone on and a specifically designed battery cover or back door. It is simple to swap it with the cover that comes as standard with your blackberry. The part or cover has a receiver incorporated within it so is vital to use.

Charging your phone wirelessly is easy. Simply slide on the new cover and place the phone on the mat.. That’s it. It’s simple, straightforward and involves no messing about with wires. Very modern

The question that may occur to you is can I check it’s working properly? Well of course there are built in indicators usually either indicator light or sounds. You put the phone down and immediately the mat starts charging. Interestingly, in addition, small magnets are built into the mats so as you go to position your blackberry you feel the magnetic attraction.

This is designed to keep your phone secure, although you should not have a play and hang your wireless charging mat either vertically or at an angle because the magnets aren’t strong enough to hold the phone safely in position.

As an additional plus the wireless charger stops charging once your battery is full. The older plug and wire keeps charging and using electricity until you unplug it. If you’re Blackberry is only partially charged the wireless charger realises and restarts the charging process. No more shouting and cursing when you pick up the phone and find it’s got a low battery.

As you might expect some of the main players in the market have got together to finalise what they call the low power standard, which covers up to 5 watts. So in future all mobiles meeting the standard will carry the Qi logo making it easy to pick out a suitable phone . Many experts are predicting that this will herald the start of a new era with the big mobile phone companies incorporating the technology.

Some are even predicting that all the electrical items we use will be wirelessly charged in future with your coffee maker and toaster sat on worktops containing integrated wireless charging technology. It all sounds very exciting and innovative.

Back in the present the biggest selling blackberry wireless charger is the Powermat. But if, as expected, major manufacturers such as Nokia and Apple move into the market your choice will increase so giving your a wider range of choices.

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