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10 Ways to Replace Overhyped Gizmos

Tech experts list top overrated, underrated products

By Victoria Floethe, Newser User

Posted Sep 29, 2008 12:07 PM CDT

(Newser) – You can replace your most over-hyped devices with the tech world's top 10 wallflowers, compiled by PC World. Start with the iPhone:

Stop stubbing your fingers on Apple's impractical keyboard interface. Sidekick offers the best QWERTY around.
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