There's no dressing it up: the 3DS's battery life of 3 - 5 hours is disappointing. Ryuji Umezu, the system designer, talked to Nintendo President Satoru Iwata about the many features that sap away the ...

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A few days ago, Ars reviewed the new 17" MacBook Pro. Most of that review also applies to the new 15-inchers, but there is one aspect to the latest incarnation of the 15" MacBook Pro that warrants ...

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If the backlight on your Droid screen is broken, you will need to send your phone to the manufacturer or to your carrier for repair or replacement. However, if the backlight is too dim or too bright, ...

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