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ATHyperboleWell, you and I wouldn't buy one with a new release imminent, but that doesn't mean it's still not a valuable commodity. Hence, the insane demand.I posted a Craigslist ad for an 8GB iPhone and received 11 responses within 90 minutes of posting. Sold in less than 24...

Tags: refurb, AT&T Corp., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2008-05-14

So How 'bout Them Refurbs?

So How 'bout Them Refurbs?Good call!The difference between a Dell, HP/Compaq, or IBM refurb and "Joe's Refurbished Computers" is night and day. The local "computer clubhouse" is not any better. They cannot provide you two of the same configuration, let alone 20, and they may not be in...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Monitors & displays, Video cards, Microsoft Windows XP, Desktops, Dell Computer Corp., Refurb, computer, LCD

Discussion threads 2006-04-20

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AT&T: No Balls, Just Bull

Buy a phone without a trackballn/tI like the title......and is so true.My fix to this situation is simple.I just buy the cheapest cell and don't worry about waranties when it is dirt cheap.It is not just saving money, but it is even more reliable and smaller because it is not...

Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Cellular phones, AT&T Corp., Sprint Communications, phone

Discussion threads 2009-09-15

In an economic downturn, prepaid mobile is big business

Why pay $100 or more each month for a two-year cell phone contract when you can pay $50 and keep yourself off the hook? At least that's the thinking behind the latest ad campaign by Boost Mobile, a prepaid, or "no-contract," mobile service provider whose parent company...

Tags: Segment, Mobile, Handset, Boost Mobile, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-07-09

Cheaper ultraportables meet more powerful netbooks

Cheaper ultraportables meet more powerful netbooksGood StartI'm excited about this class of notebook.What I want is a 2 ghz or faster processor, 2 GB of RAM, and a decent video card. I'm willing to sacrifice some battery life in exchange since my netbook is usually plugged in. (But it does...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, powerful netbook

Discussion threads 2009-07-06

$99 iPhone in the wings?

$99 iPhone in the wings?That's about $99 too muchIf someone gave me an iPhone, I'm sure I could find a use for it.- I could put it in water and see if it was a witch.- I could try to find out how many licks it takes to get to...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Digital media, Digital music, Apple iPhone, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-01

Poor economy saves Mac community from clone crap

Poor economy saves Mac community from clone crapRE: Poor economy saves Mac community from clone crapOh you'll enjoy my response to this, David. :)Can you point me to the reliability data you used......in order to reach the conclusion Psystar computers were more failure prone than Apple computers. Thanks.RE: Poor economy...

Tags: Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Mac Community, Poor economy, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-27

Put together a solid barebones system for $350

Put together a solid barebones system for $350Put together a solid barebones system for $350[i]Solid motherboard for the Intel AMD.[/i]Intel makes AMD chips now? I'm kidding of course but still fun to bust your chiggity chops.RE: Put together a solid barebones system for $350While I think your choices are...

Tags: Games, Microsoft Windows XP, system-for $350, system-For, hard drive

Discussion threads 2009-05-19

The AT&T Nokia E71x is actually a great buy at $99.99

I admit that my post yesterday on the AT&T E71x may have sounded a bit harsh, but the overabundance of non-removable trial games and apps on the default menu screen and some other missing functions ticked me off. After calming down a bit (I did pay AT&T $340 for the...

Tags: Device, Nokia Corp., AT&T Corp., Instant Messaging, Flash Memory, Cellular Phones, Games, Groupware, Internet, Online Communications, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-05-06

Dads & Grads: Top 10 laptops for college students, class of '09

Dads & Grads: Top 10 laptops for college students, class of '09I have a Macbook......and to be honest wouldn't use a Windows laptop for personal use at least until they sort out decent multitouch trackpads.That said, there is no way in hell I would pay ?929 for a Macbook for...

Tags: Notebooks, Apple MacBook, Dads & Grads, laptop computer, Top 10 laptop, Top 10

Discussion threads 2009-05-01

'Minor' MacBook and Mac Pro updates on tap for WWDC

'Minor' MacBook and Mac Pro updates on tap for WWDCMinor updates.It must be a slow news day? I agree with Jason this is becoming a bad habit that this is just too speculative. What with the economy and the MS ads, why add ultra high things like OLED....

Tags: Desktops, Notebooks, Processors, Apple Inc., Apple Mac Pro, Apple Macintosh, Apple MacBook

Discussion threads 2009-04-22

I challenge you to ask yourself: Will not-new technology do?

I challenge you to ask yourself: Will not-new technology do?Related question - in-house refurbishingA related question is in-house refurbishing. Bumping memory up to 256/512 MB and replacing a 1 MHz processor with a 2.4, all bought used "pulled from working machines" can breathe new life into old machines. ...

Tags: hardware, Office people

Discussion threads 2009-04-20

Quickfire Deal: Free BlackBerry Bold from AT&T, today only

Quickfire Deal: If you don't mind a refurbished BlackBerry Bold smartphone (and the 90 days of warranty instead of a full year that comes with it), you can save several hundred dollars today only with a new two-year plan from AT&T. Just enter...

Tags: AT&T Corp., RIM BlackBerry, BlackBerry Bold, Handhelds, Smart Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-03-27

AP: iPod touch is poor man's iPhone

AP: iPod touch is poor man's iPhoneTouch: Poor man's iPhoneI have a Touch, not because I am poor, which I am not, but for the following reasons:a) My company is under contract with Verizon.b) It is not a bad thing to have your phone on a separate battery from your...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, VOIP, Apple iPhone, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod

Discussion threads 2009-03-24

Has Moore

Has MooreAnd to think...All of the idiots who poo poo'ed Apple for not making low-end budget computers. Once again, Steve Jobs proves he's ahead of the curve. Dell, Gateway and their ilk are doomed. Michael Dell should sell his company now and give the money to the stock holders.A few...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, RAM

Discussion threads 2009-02-20

$99 iPhones arrive, but they

$99 iPhones arrive, but they90 days?If the initial warranty is 1 year and AT&T defines 'refurbished' as having been returned during the initial 30-day return period, why can't they offer at LEAST 6 months if not the remaining 9?My 16gb refurbs is great!I've got one, actually mine is 16gb. It...

Tags: Apple iPhone, phone

Discussion threads 2009-02-18

Acer plans Linux, SSD version of 10-inch netbook

Acer plans Linux, SSD version of 10-inch netbookYeah, yeah, yeah ... throw Linux a bone ...Only to advertise along side the Linux netbooks, { Fill in OEM here } recommends Windows for everyday computing."...according to Gartner. Netbooks are low-cost, low-tech mini-laptops running either free Linux operating systems or Microsoft's older...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, UNIX, Operating systems, netbook, Linux, Acer Inc., SSD

Discussion threads 2009-01-29

The great server-centric personal computing experiment begins

The great server-centric personal computing experiment beginsSounds good! One tip...I'd consider Ubuntu 8.04.1 server edition, instead of 8.10. Nothing like a rock-steady LTS for a server...If you need support for very new hardware: on January 22, version 8.04.2 will be released. Not only will this point release contain all accumulated...

Tags: Servers, Desktops, server, LTS, personal computing experiment, centric personal computing experiment, hardware, computing experiment, great Server, desktop

Discussion threads 2008-12-30

Refurbished servers - good deal or something to avoid?

Guest post: TechRepublic's Scott Lowe, a CIO at Westminster College in Fulton, MO, explains how refurbished servers might help you stretch your budget dollars. You can find more posts like this at TechRepublic's Servers and Storage blog. Although the economy is not exactly in great shape these...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Equipment, Servers, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-12-17

Last-generation MacBook Pros: Get 'em while you can

Last-generation MacBook Pros: Get 'em while you canJust when most PC ship with FirewireApple discontinues it on one of their lines, go figure?RE: Last-generation MacBook Pros: Get 'em while you canYou can get previous generation MB Pro from Apple refurbished store for $1,349 - the same one referred to in...

Tags: Last-generation MacBook Pros, Apple Inc., MB Pro

Discussion threads 2008-11-07