The setup offers a smart schema to distill a range of responses, from sympathy to revenge, that, as in a Western, distills great social forces to intimate issues.

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By utilizing Bluetooth Smart, GameSmart devices will feature simplified setup, longer battery life and universal compatibility.

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To further simplify setup, Linksys' new Smart Wi-Fi Routers can be installed from most tablets and smartphones or from a browser on a PC, without the need for a setup CD.

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With the Playbar, Sonos adds to its long tradition of smart, elegant devices that really work without driving you mad during setup.

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Samsung's new Web-connected TV and LG's Smart TV platforms can stream video from a computer or from a few smartphone models using a protocol called DLNA. Setup isn't a cakewalk.

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