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Cingular to Launch 3G in Austin November 1st.

Hidden internal documents found on Cingular's web site confirm that the company plans to launch a nationwide 3G network on November 1st, with Austin listed as one of the cities in the initial launch.

The other markets in the November 1st launch are: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Portland, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco / San Jose / Oakland, Seattle / Tacoma and Washington / Baltimore / NoVa.  Some of these marekets are large overlapping metro areas.

According to Phone Scoop, "Cingular expects throughput speeds of 220-320 Kbps on the network, which is slower than what HSDPA is capable of, however the Sierra Aircard 860 is an HSDPA specific device, lending credibility to Cingular's statements that the network would be HSDPA on launch."

Coincidentally, the FCC web site let slip that a second new Motorola RAZR 3G phone has been approved for the U.S. Market, the Motorola RAZR V3x, as detailed on techarati.com two weeks ago, and on phonescoop.com today.

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Ed Note: Originally published on Techarati.Com

Pocket Wine Selector

If you're someone who would like to know more about certain wines before ordering or buying them beforehand, try this: a pocket wine selector that gives you all kinds of wine-related information: ratings, reviews, prices, combinations with meals, and even a glossary. Now, this little gadget is something I wouldn't mind owning, and, for $35, I may just invest in it. If you're interested, go to BrandsOnSale.com.

Flower Lamp

I found this item to be quite interesting for the energy-minded. It is essentially a lamp that opens or "blooms" and closes dependent upon how much energy is being used. Its practical use, other than illumination, is to serve as a visual reminder for the household's occupants to conserve electricity. However, the additional bonus of it being a really cool oddity doesn't hurt either. Check it out at the Swedish Interactive Institute.

Solar Backpack

Here's an item for the person who wants to enjoy the great outdoors but still wants the electronic comforts of home: namely, his techno-gadgets. This backpack has solar panels sewn into it and can recharge some of the smaller electronic items (cell phones, cameras, and such). This might seem a bit extravagant to some, but, if you've ever been out hiking or camping and forgotten to charge up your phone, you can see the advantage to having this item around. To learn more, click here or visit the online store at MoMA: The Museum of Modern Art.

Fuel Cell Motorcycle

The Env is just what every urban dweller needs, a motorcycle that is fueled from a hydrogen fuel cell, capable of 50 miles per hour, and a range of about a 100 miles. I know what you are thinking, "why do I care?", because this bike is completely emmission free, very quiet, looks great, and it's not your 70's version moped - "pedal hard it and it may go".

To take a look at the future, visit web site today!

Illuminated Entry Door Handles

One of the most usefull (and coolest) items I have seen in a long time are these illuminated entry door handles and locks from Bright Handle. They come in a number of flavors including battery operated, and 120 volt house current operated models. I think I will need to get one of these for the bathroom....

Visit Bright Handle at: www.brighthandle.com