Gran Turismo 5, for example, doesn't offer nearly the suite of wheel customization options that one might like.

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With an identical chipset and no OS customization to speak of, we weren't surprised to see this 8X notch similar benchmark results as its brethren.

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Unfortunately, we're not terribly fond of the teal color scheme that Pantech chose for its apps, and given the customization available elsewhere, it's a shame that users can't select other options from a color palette.

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With such a clean design, we can only hope that RIM can keep the carrier's requests for customization at bay -- some of 'em straight up don't have a knack for aesthetics.

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Recognizing that one laptop doesn't fit all, especially when it comes to schools, the ThinkPad X131e offers a number of customization options including custom colors, asset tagging services to help keep track of devices left on the school bus or in the classroom, and school logo etching to make every device unique to each educational institution2.

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