Month: December 2010

It’s all about user preference. They are fun to use, and many aspects of business aren’t exactly fun, so why not at least use tools that liven up the daily grind? – eWEEK reported Dec. 27 that Apple is ordering 20 to 21 million more iPhones to sell in Q1 2011. Many of those will…

Mac Bundler continues to offer its Amazing Bundle for $15. It includes six applications, with a savings of $60 off the full price of each, if purchased separately. (Note that you’ll get six apps only as long as you’re one of the first 2,000 buyers.) Deal expires January 10. The included programs: PrimeFiles: Application Launcher…

You’ve heard, we assume, of powerline networking, which is transmission of network traffic through your homes electrical wiring, and you’ve definitely heard of wi-fi, we hope. Now a startup in St. Cloud, Minnesota, is about to transmit network data via flickering lights. Read the original post by Andy

PC Micro Store takes 20% to 30% off select electronics accessories via coupon code, as listed below. Plus, most items qualify for free shipping. They’re among the best set of discounts we’ve seen for these items at PC Micro Store in recent months. Limit one code per order. All coupons end after 500 redemptions. The…

RIM was incredulous, in denial, and in a panic when the iPhone was first announced in 2007, according to a former RIM employee. The Canadian company was convinced that it was impossible for a device to have such a large touchscreen and still get a usable battery life. Read the original post by Andy

Walmart offers the RCA 7″ Portable Widescreen LCD Television, model no. RTV86073, for $59.86. Shipping adds $4.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $59 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 7″ widescreen LCD, built-in ATSC digital/NTSC analog tuner, built-in rechargeable lithium-ion…

iGoneMobile.com offers deals on select iPhone and iPod accessories, as listed below. With free shipping, each item is at the lowest total price we could find by at least $6. The deals, each with free shipping: iSound 11-in-1 Accessory Kit for Apple iPod Nano (5th Generation) (pictured) for $9.99 iSound 10-in-1 Accessory Kit for Apple…

So, Santa stuffed an iPad into your stocking on Christmas , and you’re wondering what to do with the thing? First of all, congratulations! The iPad can be a wonderful, loyal companion and friend, but it can also take a while to warm up to. Read the original post by Engadget

Taking a smartphone out of the box for the first time can elicit a wide spectrum of emotions, starting with unadulterated excitement that can quickly devolve into panic, chaos, and confusion: what do you do now? How do you make it awesome? How do you emanate an air of “cool” on the subway by using…

Today only, newegg.com offers the Buffalo 802.11n Wireless Router & Access Point, model no. WCR-GN, for $19.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $9 and one of the least expensive 802.11n access points we’ve seen. It features four Ethernet ports, push-button setup with AirStation One-Touch Secure System (AOSS), and…

It’s possible that Apple didn’t really mean what this message comes across as, but it’s also possible that Steve Jobs, who famously uttered that the 7-inch tablets that have come out recently would be DOA, really meant it this way. If you remove the iBooks app (which is free) from your iPad, you receive a…

Amazon offers the Toshiba 40″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 40G300U, for $503.54. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $85, although we saw it for $5 less last week (since expired). Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 16:9 aspect ratio, four HDMI…

Foursquare 2.2: the mayor of location-based social networking looks to get reelected. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com

BargainCell offers this Silicone Case for Apple iPad in Black for $4.99. Coupon code “IPADLEA004239″ cuts it to $2.39. With free shipping, that’s $1 under our July mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for any silicone iPad case. It’s also a current price low by $1. Read the original post by dealmac.com

A Michigan man who verified his wife’s affair by checking her Gmail account is facing trial on Feb. 7. He has been charged with felony computer misuse charges. Read the original post by Andy