According to a new study from the Consumer Federation of America, nearly half of all American families have a traditional savings account with a median balance of $2,400. Read the original post by Bank Rate
Month: September 2013
Verizon closes unlimited data loophole
The loophole that had allowed some Verizon customers to hang on to their unlimited data plans is no more. Users were not asked to switch their unlimited plans over to new, data-limited ones when buying new phone at the contract price thanks to a recent glitch in Verizon’s online order […] Read the original post…
Government Shutdown: What Are IT Systems Risks?
As federal agencies brace for a government shutdown, deciding which IT staffers will be needed to maintain essential operations and who will be furloughed has proven much harder to resolve than when the government shutdown last time 17 years ago. With the House unable to deliver a spending resolution on Sunday […] Read the original…
Western Digital 1TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive for $58 + free shipping
Beach Camera offers the Western Digital 1TB My Passport 2.5″ Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBBEP0010BBK-NESN, for $68. Coupon code “dreambig10″ cuts it to $58. With free shipping, that’s $0.06/GB, tied with our mention from a month ago, and the lowest total price we could find by […] Read the original post…
In-store collection returns to the Apple Store for iPhone 5s, for now
Demand for the iPhone 5s is high, supplies are still low, but Apple has made available once more in-store collection for online purchases. The facility originally went live about a week ago following Apple’s record opening weekend of sales, but quickly disappeared as supplies dried up once more. For now […] Read the original post…
Xerox DocuMate 3220
The Xerox DocuMate 3220 is a budget entry-level document scanner replete with both an ADF and a flatbed. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Xerox DocuMate 4700
The Xerox DocuMate 4700, a tabloid-size flatbed scanner, can operate alone, but is best when integrated with a compatible Xerox scanner with an automatic document feeder (ADF) Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Budget Boss (for iPhone)
If you’re looking for a simple, smart, easy-to-use Apple app that will help you create a budget, evaluate its effectiveness and make informed decisions about your financial future, Budget Boss would be a good choice. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
Canon LE-5W BK
The Canon LE-5W BK is a low-brightness multimedia projector with a wide range of connection choices. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
McAfee Antivirus & Security 3.1 Premium (for Android)
A heavy hitter in desktop security brings top-tier malware protection to Android in an app brimming with features, but is held back by its execution and price. Read the original post by james_melzer@sra.com
HP Bets On SDN Apps With SDK, App Store
HP is releasing a software development kit to spur the creation of SDN applications for HP’s SDN platform. The company also plans to launch an SDN app store next year. Read the original post by Andrew Conry Murray
AceAbove Protective Stand Case for iPhone 5c for $7 + free shipping
CTCStore offers the AceAbove Protective Stand Case for iPhone 5c in Apple Green for $9.99. At final checkout, it falls to $6.99. With free shipping, that’s $6 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar case elsewhere. It features a faux leather exterior, microfiber chamude interior, and […] Read the original post…
Test Drive: Infiniti’s new Q50
Infiniti’s Active Lane Control camera based system is designed to keep the Q50 in its lane automatically, constantly adjusting for crosswinds and road irregularities Infiniti’s 2014 Q50 raises the luxury performance sedan stakes with the introduction of three cutting-edge technologies: Direct Adaptive Steering, Active Lane Control and Predictive … (more) Read the original post by…
Apple Once Again Taking Extended Thanksgiving Break as Tim Cook Applauds Employees’ Work
As it is has done in past years, Apple is once again giving its corporate employees the entire week of Thanksgiving week off with pay, offering additional vacation days of Monday, November 25 through Wednesday, November 27 beyond the typical Thursday-Friday holiday period. Retail and customer support employees […] Read the original post by Eric…
Samsung 1TB Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive for $50 + free shipping
newegg offers the Samsung 1TB P3 2.5″ Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. STSHX-MTD10EF, for $69.99. Coupon code “SPECIALDEAL” cuts it to $49.99. With free shipping, that’s $0.05/GB, $10 under our mention from last month, and the lowest total price we’ve seen for any 1TB portable USB 3.0 […] Read the original post…