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Though its design needs some tweaks, the basic and functional Siemens CF62T should please casual callers.
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Autodesk releases location services suite
Known for its advanced PC design tools, Autodesk recently released a suite of location services for cell phones and mobile devices that includes traffic information and friend-finding tools. CNET's Patrick Houston reports.
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