Ep. 56: Mixed news for Nintendo, plus the social utility of the iPhone Video

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Ep. 56: Mixed news for Nintendo, plus the social utility of the iPhone
Created: 11/02/2009
Video description: Episode 56 of the Digital City, where Joey wonders why everyone puts up with poor iPhone service (hint: it's the social utility of shared experiences); and Scott finds out how much laptop $350 can buy.

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