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I could use this to replace my Motorola NIM100.
I'll take it to compare against the TiVo.
I'd really like to try this.
One of the features of the SDK is to provide access to location information using the GoogleMaps functionality.

If software developers could use Google Map data in their GPS programs, there would be no reason to buy a license for the map data from Navteq and TeleAtlas, which are the companies that license the map data (with restrictions) to Google in the first place. If software providers could use that map data without a license in their own navigation programs, Navteq and TeleAtlas wouldn't remain in business for very long.

My take is that any developer can write their own GPS application for the iPhone 3G if and only if they license (and include) the map data from Navteq or TeleAtlas. That's what TomTom does to provide their software. I think Apple would provide a waiver in that instance.
For an extra $10, AT&T had better be including more text (at least 1500).
Note the poster says that locals and ESPN are not affected by Comcast's quality reduction -- at least, not yet. The channels listed as affected are:

Discovery Channel
SciFi
USA

Food
NatGeo
UHD

A&E
HGTV
Starz

Cinemax
HBO
TLC

Animal Planet
Discovery HD Theater
History HD

I've certainly seen this on Comcast with my 60" display. The quality drop occurred about three weeks ago.

Quality isn't bad by any means, it just isn't as good on many channels as it was a month ago when Comcast added new channels like SciFiHD. Like that poster said, the biggest difference is seen with motion.
If you can for your viewers, please take a side-by-side screenshot of this remote compared to the Harmony 880.

From just the pictures of the Harmony One, it's not quite so obvious how large and well-spaced the buttons are in comparison to the old Harmony remotes. Most of the major buttons are 2-3x the size of the buttons on the Harmony 720, for example.
Having played with this remote, I just have to say...wow!

Logitech finally did their homework and got it right. They finally designed a remote that was comfortable and easy to use by feel.

The 880 is a piece of garbage compared to this remote.
Let the hive mind of Engadget get that for you.
"What is the best wireless surround sound speaker solution? I have a home theater where running wires is just not feasible. I have my own speakers, so I don't want a system that has speakers with integrated wireless. I've done a far amount of research and have only come across a few companies that even offer a reasonable solution: KEF, Kenwood and Rocketfish. Is there anything else out there? What do you recommend? Thank you!"

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