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WASHINGTON - Google Inc. is shaving $200 off the fee that it charges customers of its new Nexus One phone to break a service contract with T-Mobile, as federal regulators continue to probe such fees and the rationale for them.

(Evergeek) - Logitech's X-540 5.1 Speaker System is a 70 watt (RMS) PC audio solution that includes the expected four wired satellite speakers (left and right, in front and back), a centre channel speaker and a 25 watt down-firing subwoofer (the ".1" of 5.1 systems). Built-in bracketing of the satellite speakers allows them to free-stand and pivot into desired position, or wall-mount with a single screw. The bracket for the centre speaker can also act like a clip so as to affix the thing atop a monitor.

(Evergeek) - According to a new "Pulse Report" from consumer product watch group, Retrevo, price beats programming as an HDTV purchase motivator every time.