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Eli Pariser: Beware online "filter bubbles"

Remember that getting opinions different from your own help you to learn and grow. Be careful of over-personalization.

Dell Streak 7 WiFi Tablet Up for Pre-Order

When I first heard about it, I mentioned the Dell Streak back in September. At the time, I was earmarking the gadget because I knew that I'd someday need to replace my Dell Axim. Since then, I've had the good fortune to get an iPhone and despite loyalty, I'm not sure I'd go back.

That being said, there are new reviews posted regarding the latest version of the Dell Streak, which now has WiFi. Check out the DeviceMAG.com review.

• Android v2.2
• 7-inch display, multi-touch
• 1GHz NVIDIA processor
• Front-facing and rear-facing cameras; 1.3 MP and 5 MP respectively
• 16 GB internal hard drive

Besides the WiFi, the device also includes Bluetooth and GPS. This version isn't yet available directly, but you can pre-order one at Amazon.com.

Fun With My iPhone </SARCASM>

If the following two pages on Apple's site are in front of me right now, you can bet that it's going to be a fun-filled morning.

• iTunes: Backing up, updating, and restoring your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch software
• Update and restore alert messages on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch

It is likely that everything that WAS on my phone is recoverable from my hard drive. The second link above makes it clear where the backup is stored. I'm in the middle of running the recovery and update tool. So we will see.

Update

Well, that is now over. And if I could find one image that would express how I feel about the experience...

Seriously, I was making a big baby deal about nothing. I did lose a few apps that I have to reinstall. But this may have had more to do with the network drive at work, and less to do with iTunes or iPhone.