Manufacturers are in their respective businesses to make money, but some products are designed to be sold in high volume at lower profit margins, while other commodities are not expected to sell in large numbers but at great profits. Here is a breakdown of six mega popular gadgets, their retail prices and actual production costs:

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From Htcyou: HTC’s replacement for the Hero has been shown in quality renderings before, but today, Engadget snapped the Legend in the metal. Supposedly, the Legend will run Android 2.1 and be blessed with an AMOLED display. More »

I currently do not have a digital camera, and I would like to purchase one in the near future. So, I decided to hop on over to the SonyStyle site and check out what they have to offer. One particular model that caught my eye was the Sony Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX7. More »

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A study in the United Kingdom by Leeds University has found a possible link between internet addiction and depression. Based on an online questionnaire complete by 1,319 individuals, the study found that most of the 1.2% that were identified as “internet addicts” were clinically depressed. More »

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Set to start shipping sometime later this quarter, the Sony Ericsson Vivaz is a phone that stands out from all the Android buzz that has been going on lately. With all the focus on smartphones lately, it looks like Sony is still appealing to users that just want to use their phones for other things. More »

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From Htcyou: LG has a flagship smartphone on the horizon too. Recently, there have been plenty of Motorola and HTC leaks, but an Asian source released this photo of LG’s supposed Arena Max LU9400, which is rumored to have a 1GHz Snapdragon processor by Qualcomm. More »

Rumors are plentiful as Mobile World Congress (Barcelona February 15th) looms closer. The Zune HD has long been speculated to be the device on which Microsoft would build its own smartphone. Now, PPC Geeks is putting its reputation on the line and is making bold claims about insider knowledge surrounding Windows Phone 7. More »

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True to his word, Eric Schmidt’s Google aired its first commercial, and it was during one of the most watched moments of the year: right in the middle of the Super Bowl. More »

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If you are still mesmerized by the iPad announcement and cannot wait to get your paws on one, then you should download 1024 x 768 wallpapers in preparation for the big day when you buy yours. More »

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From Htcyou: Pocket Now has high quality scans of HTC’s Incredible, which is running on Verizon and has some gaudy specs. More »

So I grabbed this quiz off Gizmodo because I thought it was pretty awesome and indicative of a lot of behaviors that we all exhibit. Take this two minute quiz and post your score! For every statement you answer “yes” to, you get one point. My score was 25…so there’s still hope for someone like me!! More »

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Going on ten years old, Marko Calasan from Macedonia probably has the computer smarts to outdo the entire Mixr Community. Already having the MCP, MCDST, MCSA and MCSE certifications from Microsoft, this aspiring kid hopes to become a “Microsoft Certified Trainer.” Calasan says that he wants to share his knowledge with others. More »

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Super Bowl XLIV is fast approaching, and people are rushing to make the final preparations. Football players, party hosts, and, yes, the tech crew. “You think you and your wife have a struggle throwing a dinner party with 30 guests — making sure everything is where it’s supposed to be at the right time?” Jerry Hunter, a GPS coordinator for the game said. “Imagine the Super Bowl.” More »

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