Ron Schenone
Vizio HDTV – Deal Or No Deal?
On 11-18-08 I wrote an article [here] about some buying tips for purchasing a HDTV this holiday season. One of the comments I received from Carolyn M., praised the Vizio HDTV’s she owned. I have seen the Vizio sets in Wal-Mart and have noted the inexpensive pricing for the sets, whether they be plasma’s of [...]
Wal-Mart To Carry The Apple iPhone Starting 12-28-08
In an interesting new twist, an internal memo that has been leaked is suggesting that Wal-Mart will start to carry Apple’s iPhone. What is strange though is that this will not happen until after the holiday season. Some are suggesting this will allow the proper training of Wal-Mart employees and not overwhelm them during the [...]
Google Adds New Themes To Gmail
In an effort to spice up your Gmail in box, Google will be offering a selection of new themes over the next few days. The option for a new theme will show up in your Gmail account under the setting tab. Google describes their new offering as: Gmail fans have been building unofficial extensions to [...]
Printed Version Of PC Magazine Will Cease January, 2009
Since 1982, PC Magazine which is now owned by Ziff-Davis, has provided useful information in the computer technology arena. But the once popular magazine has fallen on hard times, and the last printed issues will cease to be published next January, 2009. Ziff-Davis will continue the magazine online as PC mag. The article also states [...]
Blu-Ray – Is It Ready To Take Off?
There is a lot riding on Blu-ray technology especially with the holiday season approaching. The more I read about Blu-ray and its success or failure, it is entirely up to us consumers how well the new players sell this month and next month at Christmas time. What usually is not mentioned is the cost of [...]
Circuit City To Close Another 150 Stores?
Whether this is a rumor or not, it is not going to make life easier for the folks employed by Circuit City. Consumers will not shop at a store that might go out of business soon, no matter what guarantees the company makes. As an example, Circuit City states that extended warranties will be honored, [...]
Microsoft Plans Free Security Offerings
Microsoft is planning a new security offering code name ‘morro’, which the software giant hopes with curb the tide of malware infecting our systems. In addition Microsoft will stop making the paid subscription version of Windows Live OneCare effective June 30, 2009. According to the press release Microsoft states: “Customers around the world have told [...]
Tips For Buying The Right HDTV
As we approach Black Friday and the holiday buying season, many of you will be looking to purchase a new HDTV. Many of you will be unsure which brand, model, resolution [720p vs 1080p] or size to purchase for your viewing needs. Add to this the possibility that some stores may not be displaying the [...]
Google Sketchup 7 New Version For Free
Google has introduced a new version of their Sketchup in their Sketchup 7 release. The new software is easier to use and provides more functionality to the user. The product is available for free from the Google Sketchup site. On their blog they describe Sketchup as: We’re very excited to announce the new release of [...]
Mother’s Cookies Are No More!
I know the major news agencies enjoy covering the banking crisis, the collapse of Wall Street, the problems that plague the auto industry, and Circuit City closing stores, but no one covered Mother’s Cookies going under. Mother’s Cookies has been around since 1916 and had been a stable for kids of all ages when it [...]
