But based on what Google has posted about it online, here are some initial impressions.

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Not a lot of story yet, so mostly what I want to talk about here are our initial impressions.

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Initial impressions of the iPad Mini are overwhelmingly positive, despite the significantly higher price point for its smaller tablet, than its competitors.

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Bluetooth accessories that let you keep tabs of your stuff aren't exactly new, but few are as charming and well-designed as hippih's hipKey, at least from our initial impressions.

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Last week I was able to convey some initial impressions of the first Starcraft 2 expansion pack, Heart of the Swarm from the limited time I was able to spend playing the campaign on launch day.

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To make it clear where most experts stand on this issue, the general consensus, whether you are employed or behave as your own employer, interfacing with clients or other businesses, initial visual impressions brand you.

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Many times their first impressions were correct, and by taking too long to act on their initial instincts, they made purchases or investments they would have otherwise shied away from.

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