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Thursday, December 4, 2025



Ask the MB -- Portable Communication Conundrum

MB GG with first cell phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000x
MB GG with first cell phone, the Motorola DynaTAC 8000x
Q: I've been a reader for a while now, but haven't seen you tackle the portable communication conundrum. (Or maybe I just missed it.) With iPhone, Blackberry, Helio Ocean, et al. as communication options, each with more features than a Swiss Army Knife, which one(s) is MB approved? And don't worry, no belt clips here...middle management life is not for me.
--Gregory

A: While we can't get into all the specific models available, our new Portable Communication Guide chart will hopefully make clear where we stand on this matter.


Magnificent Bastard Portable Communication Guide

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  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • hot water to taste

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