Samsung has combined a full-color Palm operating system device with a code division multiple access (CDMA) phone.

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We combined all of those devices into a single device... the Treo.

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This design, combined with flexible, thin-film batteries, could lead to a flat device that is far less obtrusive than a lumpy generator.

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While the official word from Apple is that it sold three million iPad Mini and iPad 4 units combined, the company did not reveal how many units were sold of each individual device.

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It takes the all-in-one device concept to the next level and we anticipate it will replace many standalone devices consumers have today, " said Brad Duea, senior vice president, product management, T-Mobile USA. "When combined with our Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data plan, the Galaxy Note II is a true powerhouse device with exclusive features, amazing 4G experiences and superior value that only T-Mobile can deliver.

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Soon after, new smartphones such as the BlackBerry, a time-management device that does not require you to listen to lectures, threatened the survival of the newly combined firm.

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When combined with SBX Pro Studio Surround technology, it delivers awesome room-filling sound from a compact one-piece device powered by only the tiny USB current.

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