About Gary Ruplinger

Often writing at a coffee shop and typically powered by three shots of espresso, Gary Ruplinger loves gadgets, smartphones, apps, and when not writing about these topics, he's typically playing with one of those nifty little devices.

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Jul
03

Android Phones With Best Video Cameras – Top 5

htc evo 3d video camera

I remember buying a Panasonic camcorder several years ago for what seemed like a fantastic price of just $700.   It didn’t even record in HD but I sure got a lot of use out of that thing. It wasn’t too long after that cameras started getting a lot smaller and then they got downright tiny…
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Jul
02

5 Fun iPhone Games to Give You a Quick Break From Your Studies

New iPhone Games Worth Checking Out   There is nothing worse than working on projects for school knowing that the best thing a break can give you is another cup of coffee.  It is important to get in a solid break periodically where you can remove yourself from what you’re doing.  Not only will it…
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Jun
30

How To Use Your Smartphone To Save Money – Android – iPhone – Apps

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Let’s be honest.  Owning a smartphone can really crunch a budget with its mandatory $30 a month (or more) data plan. I recently had a friend turn her back on her iPhone (which she loved) because the $100 a month she had to shell out was straining her budget.  She ultimately went back to a…
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Jun
29

Verizon Discontinuing Unlimited Data Plans July 7th – Should You Upgrade Now?

verizon logo

There has been a lot of discussion lately about Verizon discontinuing their unlimited data plans and moving to a tiered plan like AT&T has. While Verizon has confirmed they’re moving to a “usage based” model, the date of July 7th and rates haven’t been confirmed yet so take everything you read here with a grain…
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Jun
29

Best Rugged Android Phones – Ruggedized Phone

motorola-titanium-rugged-android-phone-for-sprint

One thing that I find curious is that while nearly all of them carry cell phones now, there are many who still don’t carry smartphones despite all the advantages. Among the blue collar guys doing things like construction or auto repair, they’re not all that intimidated by the technology anymore, rather, they’re worried about breaking…
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Jun
28

Best GPS For Geocaching – Budget Friendly and High End Devices for Paperless Geocaching

Geocaching has exploded in popularity with handheld gps devices becoming cheaper, more accurate, and more available to the masses. First played in the year 2000, there are now 5 million geocachers throughout the world. But you probably already knew all that. You’re probably here because you’re looking to get a GPS so you can play. …
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Jun
27

Upgrading From a Droid – What’s the Best Phone To Get?

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If you’re one of the millions of original Motorola Droid owners who are now in their upgrade window from Verizon, you might be wondering what phone to get next as there are a heck of a lot more choices (and many good choices) than when you first got your Droid? A few questions I’ll be…
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Jun
27

Retiring Your Droid – What To Do With A Droid Without A Data Plan

the iconic original motorola droid

While the original Motorola Droid was in my humble opinion, the first good Android phone, these days it’s getting a little long in the tooth and for many of us, it’s time to upgrade to something shiny and new. I’ve put together a few recommendations for those who are planning on upgrading soon, but this…
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Jun
26

Reader Question: Difference Between Smartphone GPS and Handheld GPS

Had this question come to my email from a reader and figured I’d post it for everyone since I’ve seen this question come up many times in forums and blogs over the years: Question: I’m trying to find out if the GPS on a smatphone is the same thing you would find on a stand-alone handheld GPS and if not…
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Apr
15

The Motorola Droid Bionic – Canceled?

motorola droid bionic canceled

Update April 20th: A Motorola Spokesperson has confirmed that the Motorola Droid Bionic hasn’t been canceled but it has been delayed until this summer (likely August) so they can “incorporate several enhancements that will make  an even better consumer experience. So fear not if you’re anxiously awaiting the release of the Droid Bionic – this…
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