When they get a quarter of the way around the track, you check to see if you're on the leading horse--and if you're not, you jump over to another one.

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If one makes the not-unreasonable jump that our society headed to a place where data and bandwidth are the new currency, the Karma hotspot may the perfect product of our time.

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If you're not ready to jump into that game just yet, check out the gallery and view some videos after the break -- you'll see and hear more info about Android than you can shake a stick at.

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If that's not enough, making the jump from the corporate world can be difficult.

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The company tries to jump into new platforms to see if they take off but is not afraid to switch directions, Begemann says.

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Even if they do, it is not clear which way they will jump.

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As I discuss in more detail later, I do not think this is the time to jump on the stock market bandwagon if you have been out for the past four months.

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We'll have to spend some time with it to know if the performance matches up to what will probably be a pretty hefty price tag, but if you've been looking for new display tech (and not just a jump in resolution) then this should be your year.

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Inflation may not jump as a result, because the Federal Reserve can be relied upon to raise interest rates if necessary.

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If he were to jump into the race, that would change the dynamics, but he has said he will not run.

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