Review: HTC Surround ushers in Windows Phone 7 OS

Text and photos by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

The HTC Surround, is one of the new Windows Mobile smartphones ushering in Microsoft's new OS . It has all the specs that matter like a 1GHz processor and a receptive 3.8 inch screen but also adds some of the best sounding surround speakers on any mobile device today.

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Best Buy Canada to Launch Call of Duty: Black Ops at Midnight Opening Events

Stores across the country open at 12:01 a.m., includes launch parties in Toronto and Vancouver

One of the most visually impressive and riveting first person shooter games we've seen, Call of Duty:Black Ops will finally hit stores. Best Buy will host midnight openings for the game.

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Motoring: Consumer Report says most tire buyers don't research their purchases

Tire shoppers are generally happy with the purchase process, but more than half of them don’t research what they’re buying, according to a new survey by Consumer Reports. Research is an important step, especially when buying replacement tires that are different than the car’s original equipment, the magazine said.

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Review: Windows Phone 7 Smartphone OS

HTC Surround and LG's Optimus 7 are prime examples of WIndows Phone devicesBy Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

With their backs against the wall and surging competition from the likes of Apple (iOS), Google (Android) and Nokia (Symbian), Microsoft knew it had to replace its ageing Windows Mobile platform with something better. Enter Windows Phone 7, a completely revamped, user-focused and cloud-connected smartphone OS that's launched Canada recently. 

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