Posts Tagged ‘smart-phones’

Stuff Breaks & People Steal! – The Guide to Gift Protection

Thursday, December 16th, 2010

Broken iPad - Not covered by AppleChristmas is here and in just a few days millions of people will begin opening their presents from one another.  Many of us will unwrap gadgets and/or electronics, but very few of us will be prepared for the inevitable.  Those flashy new gizmos and whatnots will eventually meet with mechanical malfunction, a fatal fall, a catastrophic crack or even theft.  Stuff Breaks and People Steal!

iPads. iPods. Smart phones. Laptops.  Desktops.  You name it.  There are hundreds, maybe thousands of expensive gadgets on the lists of “must have” Christmas gifts this year.  If you, or a loved one, receive one of these gifts there are steps that you MUST take to protect your new gift from the inevitable.  We’ve got you covered.

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Shop Smart with Apps – Why Retail Stores Should be Scared

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Saving money by shopping online has been a passion of mine for at least 10 years and I have tried (repeatedly) to share my shopping tips and tricks with anyone who would listen.  While I have convinced a few of you to use coupon codes, comparison shoppers and auction sites to save big money, there are still many of you who think online shopping is just…. silly.  I am not sure why so many people think shopping should be confined to the walls of a big-box retail store, but I have heard a few arguments that I think carry at least a little weight.

  • I like to see an item in person before purchasing
  • I want to be able to return the item easily, in case it’s not what the site showed/described
  • I need it now and can’t afford to wait a week
  • I would only save a few dollars by buying online – it’s not worth the hassle
  • I don’t have the time to sit at the computer and comparison shop

While there are times when you absolutely must have an item in hand immediately, I think most purchases are a little rushed and impulsive.  Time is an important factor in shopping, but it doesn’t have to be a barrier.  Thanks to the makers of some very smart applications for smart-phones, online shopping doesn’t have to be scary, time-consuming or unrewarding.

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