Batteries that give the gift of gab

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	Scott Ard CNET.com Batteries that give the gift of gab Battery life is one of the most important considerations when shopping for a cell phone--after all, how mobile is that mobile phone if it's constantly tethered to a power outlet? You may not know it, but CNET performs talk-time battery tests on each phone we review (and that's practically every device for every major carrier). So, if you need something that's going to give you more than 9 hours of talk time and a whopping 18 days of standby, check out Kent German's list of phones that go the distance. Read more As seen on CNET TV Loaded: Hello, gorgeous! Microsoft unveils beautiful touch-screen OLED Zune; that ridiculous Twitter reality show might not happen after all; and Jitterbug phones may not connect your 911 calls. Yikes! Watch this video Today on CNET CNET Reviews Miniscule MP3 players We had no trouble finding a collection of manageable MP3 players that won't take up valuable space in a briefcase, a backpack, a purse, or a pocket. Read more CNET TV Editors' top smartphones Whether you use it as an organizer, an e-mail device, a cell phone, or all of the above, getting a smartphone is a smart move. Here are our top-five picks for these phone-PDA hybrids. Read more CNET Reviews HP Mini Netbook 110 We just got our hands on one of the new systems, and while the Mini 110 doesn't stray far from the Mini 1000 mold, there are some subtle changes--not all for the best. Read more Grads & Dads Gadgets for dads Sure, dads don't mind large-screen HDTVs or a $2,000 surround system. But chances are that's not quite in your budget. So we decided to go with something a little more plausible and keep things relatively affordable. Read more What's new on CNET Asus Eee PC 1008HA Asus reinvents its iconic Netbook with the slim, attractive Eee PC 1008HA, a bold experiment that largely works. Read more  Check prices 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track You would be hard-pressed to find a better everyday sports car at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track's price. Excellent audio features are just icing on the cake. Read more  Check prices Samsung U5 If you're looking for a small, practical MP3 player to throw in your gym bag, the Samsung U5 is a great option that won't break the bank. Read more  Check prices Crave corner 'Buddha phone' launches, plays Nirvana Nate Lanxon A single tap of the phone's dedicated lotus-leaf button will load a private, customizable, animated altar. The idea is to let Buddhists perform their dedications and rituals conveniently when away from home. Read more Eight apps to cure Mac dock envy 1. ObjectDock 2. RocketDock 3. XWindows 4. MobyDock DX 5. RK Launcher 6. YzDock 7. Circle Dock 8. Slider Dock   Related Newsletters Stay informed on the tech topics that matter to you most CNET offers a wide variety of newsletters on everything from tech industry news to the latest games and gear. Browse the entire list now. Manage newsletters Other CNET resources  CNET.com  Latest CNET reviews  CNET Tips and Tricks  CNET Living With Technology  Top 10 must-have gadgets  CNET Editors' Choice winners
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