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Groupon – what do you think?

Art — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:55:51 +0000

I don’t know what to believe but I’m going to make my first purchase on Groupon.

It’s a 3 DVD rental from Redbox for $1. It’s usually $1 / DVD.

I guess I can’t go wrong with $1.

Here’s the link to join Groupon.

What do you think of the Motorola Backflip?

Art — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:31:43 +0000

I just got a Motorola Backflip. it wasn’t my first choice in phones but i was in the 1.5 years into my 2 year contract when my Samsung Epix died. It couldn’t even charge and the battery died.
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The thing is that if I had waited a few more months, I could get the phone for free from Amazon and renew for a new 2 year contract. However, since my other Samsung died and they couldn’t offer me any immediate replacement, I had to buy this new phone for $200from the local ATT store. I still have 30 days to evaluate it.

The cons about this phone is

1- The batttery life is kinda short. Had to keep recharging it every 1.5 days

2- The dial pad (touch screen) is too sensitive and the keys are too close. I keep misdialing – maybe because I’m using my thumb.

3- The more apps you open, the faster the battery drains. I had to download an ‘app killer’ to kill the open services.

Do let me know what you think?

Wii Fit Plus – good deal?

Art — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:22:37 +0000

I am wondering what to get the kids for Christmas and decided to get a Wii Fit Plus. Wonder if it’s a good deal or not?

Seems like the Wii Fit Plus is a totally different package compared to a WiiFit. Does anyone own this?

I think I need a Dilbert 2010 calendar

Art — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:17:26 +0000

Work is stressful enough…I need something to smile and laugh at everyday. I think I’ll get a Dilbert 2010 calendar.

How to keep printing (in black) on your Brother printer when your ink runs dry

Art — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 13:38:59 +0000

I kept getting empty cartridge messages on the LCD of my Brother 440CN inkjet printer. Even though my black ink was full, it kept prompting my to change my cyan cartridge. I hardly print in color and everything I print is in black. So annoying. When you start getting those messages, you can’t get past it or do anything on your printer.

Anyway, I read somewhere on the internet that you can fake the printer into thinking that the cartridge is full by putting a black electrical tape over the ‘ink window’ of the cartridge. I tried it and it worked !!

Advanced Subnet Calculator

Art — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:32:41 +0000

If you are like me and can’t remember which IP ranges goes with which subnet or if it takes too long to divide sunbets into smaller ones, then you need this app.

I ‘ve been using this for a couple of years now and it never failed me.

It’s FREE on the Solarwinds site.

This is funny – check it out !

Art — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:57:49 +0000

This site is funny. Video clip was funny. I had a good laugh. Only for techies.

http://www.thewebsiteisdown.com/

WOW – Microsoft XP is still available on Amazon !

Art — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:12:28 +0000

Amazon is one of the last places still selling Microsoft Windows XP

XP Professional Full Version with SP2 = $279.99

XP Home Full Version with SP2 = $179.99

Yet another good photography tips site

Art — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:48:33 +0000

Here is another side that has loads of photography tips.

My new cellphone – Samsung Epix i907

Art — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:45:02 +0000

Samsung Epix i907

Got my new cellphone today. Decided to buy it from Amazon because it was $199.99 on the ATT Wirelesss web site. It was FREE on the Amazon site. Decided to get it because I already had a Q before that was using Windows Mobile and didn’t want to have to ave to learn a new OS (Blackberry). Anyway, this has a keypad (which I wanted) plus a touchscreen too.