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TidBITS#889/23-Jul-07
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  Issue link: <http://db.tidbits.com/issue/889>

  Perhaps it's the lingering glow of the iPhone launch, but this
  week's issue focuses on talking on the phone. First up, Joe Kissell
  reports from Paris on how he chose a Mac-compatible handset that
  works with Skype and discusses other devices that may work for you.
  Next, Tom Schmidt sorts out the confusing world of prepaid cellular
  phone plans and discovers that for many people this route is much
  more convenient and affordable than expensive monthly contracts.
  Also in this issue, Joe notes the release of FileMaker Pro 9, and
  Adam both points to MyFirstMac, a Web site with Mac information
  that's perfect for helping new users, and welcomes our latest
  sponsor, Parallels.

Articles
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    FileMaker Pro 9.0 Released
    MyFirstMac: Help For Mac Newbies
    Choosing Mac-Compatible Skype Hardware
    Prepaid: Cell Phone Plans for the Rest of Us
    Hot Topics in TidBITS Talk/23-Jul-07


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