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May 16, 2008, 05:18AM

The (School) Year In Tech Gadgets

Apple has missed the mark with some of their nerdiest gadgets, once again relying on hype and style to justify higher prices. But new high speed Internet service providers are making this writer happy, as well as new innovations in computer games, while demand for green technology continues to exert force on the tech marketplace.

"The iPhone, which I happily torched in this space not long ago, is a little less horrible thanks to system updates and a price drop. I still don't recommend it except for those people who have to have the next big thing or need a smartphone.

The MacBook Air, however, is still hopeless.

The manila-envelope-sized laptop hit stores early this year for $1,799, and I still stand by most of what I said.

Some people have told me I'm anti-Apple, but that's not true. I'm actually planning on getting a MacBook myself soon ($100 discounts make a difference). I just hate it when Apple gets people to pay more to get less and call it stylish.

"Mass Effect" is hitting the PC at the end of the month, with its RPG action and lesbian alien sex intact.

I can't believe I just wrote that sentence.

The second set, the Legendary Map Pack, hit last month, boasting three maps (two remakes from older games, one new) for $10. Bungie is reportedly working on the next map pack in secrecy, alongside other top-secret projects.

"Portal," a game I hailed a few months ago, will also have a sequel. Other than the fact that it's been announced and its vague 2009 release date, nothing about the sequel is really known.

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