Tech disappointments, iPhone tips, and more!

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	Tech disappointments, iPhone tips, and more! Many products are hyped as the next big thing, but few actually live up to the promise. In this week's Top 5, we count the tech we had such high hopes for, only to be let down. And if you recently purchased a brand-new iPhone 3GS, we've got some great tips for you in our playlist, including keyboard tricks, using push notifications, and more. We've also got a new Prizefight with Brian Tong, as he pits two top touch-screen media players, the iPod Touch and the Samsung P3, in an epic match-up. Will your favorite take the crown? Watch and see. See the videos below  Today on CNET TV Featured video of the week Top 5: Tech disappointments This is tech we had such high hopes for, only to be let down. Apple iPhone 3G Black Now Only: $99 Panasonic VIERA LCD HDTV Buy now, only: $599
	Top 10 videos of the week 1. Prizefight: iPod Touch vs. Samsung P3 The top touch-screen media players duke it out for King of the Prizefight Ring. Will it be the iPod Touch or the Samsung P3 that brings home the bacon? 2. Our favorite iPhone tips Want to be an iPhone power user? In our video playlist, we'll show you everything from getting push notifications in OS 3.0, keyboard tricks, tethering your iPhone, and more. 3. Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Four betas, three release candidates, and one version number change later, Mozilla finally gives Firefox 3.5 the kick out the door that the general public has been waiting for. If you're not convinced that it's worth upgrading, watch what's new in this First Look video. 4. T-Mobile Dash 3G The T-Mobile Dash 3G brings a long overdue upgrade to the carrier's line of messaging smartphones. Find out what's new in our First Look video. 5. 2009 Mercedes S550 The top Benz sedan shows that a big guy can still have the moves. 6. Get started using the Palm Pre The Palm Pre's WebOS is interesting, beautiful, and even fun. But it takes some getting used to. Molly Wood shows you some of the Pre basics. 7. Apple Byte: The iPhone 3GS is a speed racer Speed tests are even more impressive than Apple reports; we'll show you how to tether your iPhone; and Steve Job's gets a cool new toy of his own. 8. The Green Show: Mercedes BluTec is green On The Green Show this week, we check out clean exhaust on the Mercedes BluTec engine. Also, a green approach to wireless Internet, and some helpful greening tips from CNET's Martin LaMonica. 9. Samsung PN50B650 Samsung's PNB650 series can't quite match the best plasmas on the market, but it comes close enough to offer a viable alternative. 10. Mailbag: Surprise party for Tom Merritt This week on the Mailbag, Tom Merritt's birthday, advice about wind buffeting, and the importance of reading.
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