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Alex — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:53:57 +0000

Recycle Your Cell Phone

Alex — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 20:03:02 +0000

Recycle your cell phone and help protect the environment. If you are like me then you might have a bunch of old cell phones that you do not know what to do with. You hate throwing them out, but no one is going to buy these old bricks from you. If you want another option why not trade them in for a new AT&T phone and service and get $50 credit for taking the trouble to recycle. With this limited time offer AT&T is giving customers a chance to cash in on their old phones.

You can find out more about the recycle phone $50 offer by clicking here.

This offer from AT&T is only good in the US.

Recycle your cell phone & get $50 or more with each new line of service from AT&T

Cool Video Surveillance Equipment

Alex — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 17:29:48 +0000

My New Zune HD Reviewed Plus I need an iPad

Alex — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:22:20 +0000

The Zune HD is a very nice media player and better looking then the iPod Touch. On Wednesday I took a little day trip to the US to look at the iPad and do some shopping. The Canadian dollar is at par with the US dollar and makes it worth the trip. Holding the iPad in my hands and playing with it I now realize I want one. The iPad was a very neat size and surfing the web would be easy while watching TV. The unit is very light weight and has one of the nicest displays I have seen. With my temptation to buy an iPad I decided to leave the Apple store. Went over to Wal-Mart and was looking around the electronics when I spotted the Microsoft Zune HD media player. The unit has a very sexy look and the designers did a great job on the Zune HD. Since we do not have this Zune model in Canada I decided to buy one.
The price was a little high I could have bought an iPod Touch, but the Zune HD had 16G compared to the iPod with only 8G. With my cell phone contract up soon I might get an iPhone which would be kind of silly to have both a Touch and iPhone. The Zune HD fit my needs as a MP3 player and video player. It’s also nice to be able to surf the web and get a few apps. Now the apps are where the iPod wins, but I know that Zune HD would not have many apps and I was alright with that. As a music player the sound is crisp and clear a real pleasure to listen and hooked up to the car I can hear the difference a good MP3 makes.
As soon as I got the Zune HD out of the box I was busy adding music videos and podcasts. The Wi-Fi also worked very well I got a signal from a good distance. The web browser built in works very well and I was able to view all my favourite sites with ease. The only trouble was typing with the touch screen. The trick was to flip the Zune and type in the other position the keyboard was much more responsive.
One problem I has was getting my own movies into the Zune HD it seems the unit want to convert my files to play on Zune and it take forever for the file to convert. That made me give up trying to use my own files. The best way to get free videos was to download video podcasts. Many podcasts now film in HD and the programs look very sharp on the Zune HD screen.
Now if I were to recommend the Zune HD I would say it’s a great media player. If you are looking for apps and want more of a small computer then the iPod Touch ore iPhone are better choices. As for what the Zune HD can do it does it very well. The next trip I take will be a real test for what I can do with the browser. If you buy the Zune HD you might also want the HD docking station to connect the player to an HDTV.
Now I just need to wait for the iPad and my gadget buying crave will be over for awhile.

Reddit Alien or Robot

Alex — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:27:53 +0000

About a month ago I Twittered about the Reddit mascot. At the time I thought it was a robot and thought it was a really cool mascot or logo. As a regular user of Reddit I highly recommend their web site. The point of this post is that the Internet is a great way to share information, but also to make connections. It turns out that Alexis Ohanian the co-founder of Reddit found my original Twitter post and set me straight that the mascot was not a robot it’s an alien. Well not only did Alexis correct my view of their mascot, but he also went ahead and sent me a USB stick in the shape of the alien.

This has to be the coolest USB stick I own. The stick is 4GB and the top head part comes off as a cap. Since I tend to lose my USB sticks it’s nice to have a slightly larger stick that I can throw in my laptop bag and is easy to find. Wait there’s more everyone who has seen this USB stick keeps asking me where I got it. It’s available in the Reddit Store for $25 for this unique styled USB stick. Again I would like to thank Alexis for the surprise FedEx delivery and not only am I a lifetime user of Reddit I will also treasure this USB stick.

Look for a future post on the Reddit service and how to use it for your online business.

Apple iPad Is It A Hit

Alex — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:48:29 +0000

The new Apple iPad was not what many expected. As a multi-media device it does a great job and I do think there is a market for the iPad. There are many people who do not need a home computer and find anything PC to complicated. The older non-tech user might find this a great device. It allows access to the Internet and email with a very simple interface. The device also makes a decent eBook reader. These are some features that for people who do not need a powerful computer will want to take a look at iPad. As for the tech savvy consumer it’s a nice device and has certain cool factor. Will it replace the netbook noway. The netbook with a full keyboard and long list of productivity software can not be replaced by the iPad. With time more applications might be made available and the software issue will not be a problem. At this point in the products life cycle I think the iPad is a cool toy and will have core set of users. Is it worth the price tag at $499 it’s not a bad price for an Internet device that is going to get looks at Starbucks. The iPad is a step in a new direction, but it’s not for me at this time.

My bebook eBook Reader

Alex — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 18:04:41 +0000

As a Canadian there are few choices for eBook readers. It was nice to find the Mybebook eBook reader as it is a great choice for those who can not afford a Sony or Amazon eBook reader.

The Mybebook supports many formats and you can buy many ebooks online that will work with the device. When you buy a Mybebook you also get a large selection of free titles.

The screen is e-ink and looks sharp and crisp. If you want an alternative to the other eBook readers on the market then this is a great choice. As many readers on this site know I love eBooks and am excited at the development of this new format for reading books.

Supported file formats including the popular PDF, ePub, MS Word (.doc), Mobipocket** and other text formats.

If you want an eBook reader this is a great choice and at an amazing price.

This eBook reader comes in two screen sizes.

Still not convinced? Try the free online demo and be amazed by the quality of this eBook reader!

Official Link for Mybebook eBook Reader Here!

Aluratek eBook Reader Review the Libre

Alex — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 06:06:15 +0000

As many of my Twitter followers know I love eBooks. Since I bought my Sony Reader last year the device has become such an important part of my day. As an avid reader I spend a good few hours a day with my Sony Reader. Now I know the price might be a little high for a Sony Reader or the Amazon Kindle. This is where the Aluratek Libre comes in. This unit is sold at Costco in Canada and through many online stores. The price in Canada is $169 which over all is a great price.

The Aluratek does not use e-ink like the other readers. This unit uses an LCD display that does a very good job at making the page look like a real book page. As a Sony Reader user I would say the Sony screen is much better and almost seems like you are reading a real book. The Aluratrek LCD display is not as good.

You can also play mp3′s with the unit and look at pictures. As for eBook this unit does not have it’s own store and titles have to be purchased from eBook stores that support the formats of the eBook reader. When I checked online the prices of eBooks are more expensive from the stores recommended by the manufacturer. You will not get the same amount of eBooks as available with Sony or Amazon. You can read PDF’s and many common eBook formats, but buying digital rights copies of books is limited to a few trusted sites.

My overall impression of the Aluratek eBook Reader is that at this price it makes a nice starter eBook reader. If you can get free PDF eBooks online then this unit is going to make it easy to travel with your eBooks and get some reading done. If you like best sellers then buy the Sony Reader or Amazon Kindle. Until an eBook store is built that supports all the different readers, I would recommend staying with the leaders.

At least if you buy a Sony or Amazon eBook reader you know you will find many titles to buy.

Nice eBook reader, but without it’s own market place you are taking a chance at what you will be able to read on this unit.

Ever Wanted To Feel Like A Spy Or Secret Agent

Alex — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 20:41:48 +0000

When I was a kid I wanted a case like the spies used in the movies. You know the metal case that the secret documents would be in. Well I did a search online and found Vanguard Luxor Series Deluxe Aluminum Case. Just like the type of case you would see in a James Bond movie. At around $70 you can own your very own spy case.

Not sure what I would put in my spy case. It has room to fit a 17″ laptop and your lunch. This would be a cool case to show up to work with.

Need to work on some secret document to place in the Vanguard Spy Case.

You can find the Vanguard Case here!

Merry Christmas

Alex — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 08:04:13 +0000

It’s been a great year online and hope you all have prospered in 2009. With the many changes for affiliate marketers it was also a challenging year. No matter what is ahead I know online marketers will adapt.

I wish you and your family all the best this holiday season and into the new year.

If you are going to drink make sure to have a safe way to get home.

Look forward to reporting on the wonderful world of making money online. The new year will bring even more opportunities.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Alex

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