Section: Video, HDTV, Computers, Laptops, Gadgets / Other, Green, Household, Web, Websites, Features, Originals
It is beneficial to purchase electronics whenever good deals are available, therefore it is important to search the web for the best possible deal on that new laptop, or HDTV. But don’t worry, we did the search for you. Today, Gadgetell has a few deals ranging from laptops, video games, HDTVs, to an Electricity Usage Monitor.
Acer Laptop
The first deal for this weekend is the Acer AS1410 11.6-inch notebook PC on sale for $429 with free shipping. The notebook can be purchased from BuyDig and ships within 1-2 business days. In terms of RAM, it sports 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, features a 250GB 5400RPM hard drive, 11.6 inch LED screen, Intel Core 2 Solo Processor, and operates on Windows Vista Home Premium. It is available in a Sapphire Blue color.
HP Laptop
The second laptop deal for today is the HP HDX 18t laptop series, which sells from HP.com. It normally sells for $1450, but comes with a $550 off coupon code which brings the price down to $899. The laptop features 4GB SDRAM, 500GB hard drive, webcam, microphone, fingerprint reader, an 18.4 inch HD screen, Blu-ray player, and a one year warranty. In order to receive the $550 off, enter in NBT548571 at the checkout. Be warned that the promotion may end at any time.
Fallout 3: Game of The Year Edition
Our video game deal for today is Fallout 3: Game of The Year Edition, which is available for pre-order on Amazon. The Xbox 360 game has a list price of $59.99, but it is on sale for $43. It will officially be available on October 13.
Panasonic HDTV
Our HDTV deal comes from TigerDirect and it is the Panasonic TCP46U1 Viera 46” Plasma HDTV. It normally sells for $1,199.99, but it is on sale for $799 after $400 instant savings, however, shipping and handling costs $99. The 46 inch HDTV features full 1080p resolution. It will continue to be available for this price until supplies run out.
Electricity Usage Monitor
Our last deal for today is the P3 International Kill A Watt, from SuperMediaStore. As the name implies, it helps reduce your electricity bills because it identifies electronics that use a lot of energy even when the device is powered off. Knowing which outlets are still being used even when the device is powered off will reduce your bill, since you will be able to unplug it. Normally $30, it is on sale for $19. Supermediastore offers free shipping if you purchase $25 worth of goods.
Please visit again next week for more deals in technology!
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Section: Communications, Cellular Providers, Web, Web Apps, Google
A few weeks ago, in response to proposed Net Neutrality rules, AT&T sent a letter to the FCC asking the commission to look into Google Voice. AT&T argued that Google Voice should be subject to the same telecom rules it follows if AT&T has to be subject to Net Neutrality. It still seems like a strange jump in logic on AT&T’s part, but that doesn’t mean the argument didn’t get the FCC’s attention.
The FCC has now said that it will be investigating Google’s policy on Google Voice. Specifically, the FCC is interested in how Google handles phone calls to rural areas, 900 numbers, or any number that is expensive to call. For telecoms there is a rule that says they must connect every phone call possible. Google Voice, however, does not seem to follow that rule, and that might end up being an issue. Google is arguing that since it is not fully a VoIP service, nor a true phone service, it should not have to follow those rules. The way the rules seem to work now, Google’s argument could be correct, or at least in a gray area.
What makes this, as well as other recent news, interesting is the amount of FCC involvement we are seeing recently. In the past few months we’ve seen the FCC look into Google Voice not making it into the App Store, Net Neutrality, and now Google Voice as a service. With net neutrality, it is obvious that the commission is on the side of consumers, and it will be interesting to see how this new issue unfolds (the first has far too much finger pointing for anyone to “win” that one, it seems). It’s hard to say if these actions are good or bad as a whole, but at the very least, it’s nice to know the FCC is trying to take on important, pertinent issues.
Read [Electronista]
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Section: Communications, Email / IM, Smartphones
RIM has released an updated version of its popular messaging program. BlackBerry Messenger 5.0, which allows BlackBerry users to chat with each other in an instant messaging format, has received a slick makeover. Users now have the option of using an avatar, can share pics, and files up to 6MB in size. The app also features a new group chat feature, but the most interesting new thing about BBM 5.0 are the new bar codes. Now instead of sharing PINs or emails to connect, BB users need only snap a pic of each other's bar codes. BBM 5.0 can translate the image and add you to each other's contact lists. Another great new feature is the ability to back up your BBM information locally and/or remotely.
I just downloaded BBM 5.0 for my Tour and it is a huge improvement over previous versions. The avatars and ability to use color add life and interest to the app. The group feature is a lot of fun and they are easy to start, join and invite people to, and it also lets you organize events.
Some people have reported that their BlackBerrys bricked when they installed the update, but most of them seem to have been running hybrid or leaked OSes. I have the most recent official one and had no problems, but just in case it would be a good idea to back up your data and 3rd party apps before installing it. The update can be found at BlackBerry App World and is only available as an OTA download.
Read [CNet]
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