Thursday, December 22, 2011

Pimp My Cube Contest!

This post brought to you by Contest Factory. All opinions are 100% mine.

Most office workers spend an average of 8 hours at work---that's two hours more than we spend with our family, at the gym, cleaning and eating combined. With so much time spent at the office, it only makes sense to get comfortable in your cubicle. Many of us don’t like working in a dirty, messy environment right?

This is why the Contest Factory is running a “Pimp My Cube Contest”. They are searching for the worst, most pathetic and messy cubicle or office that may have bad furniture, old technology, unorganized, noisy, and dirty and/or any other things that make your office a bad space to work in. So, if you think your office cubicle is the worst office cubicle in the world then you should definitely join this contest. To join, all you have to do is create a video that shows how terrible or awful your office cubicle is and say a few words about its awfulness.

After creating your video, you must submit it to the official Pimp my Cube Contest page but before, you can submit it, and you must first sign-up for a FREE account. Once submitted, you must then get your friends, family, co-workers and officemates to vote for your video.

The first prize winner will be decided by the CF judges based on various criteria including for the most votes, best (really worst) video and most compelling story. The second place winner will win a $200 gift card which will be award at the end of the contest.

Last but not the least; don’t forget contest period is from December 5 at 12:00 PM to January 31 at 12:00 PM.

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Thursday, December 15, 2011

LG DoublePlay Phone For Multi-taskers

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of LG DoublePlay™ for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

The LG DoublePlay™

You’ll never miss a conversation with this dual touch display messaging smartphone that keeps you connected to your social network - it’s not just cooler, it’s more fun! You can browse the internet with the screen above while posting the links to Facebook and Twitter.  Or you can be chatting in an instant message while playing a game or watching a movie.

The LG DoublePlay comes equipped with:

  • Dual touch screens, main display and 2.0-inch sub display allowing people to multitask like never before. Users can update their Facebook pages while simultaneously surfing the web, texting or checking email.
  • A 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recorder for sharp images that can be easily posted to your favorite social media.
  • Multiple messaging options, including Cloud Text™ and Group Text™. Users can send and receive texts from a PC or tablet or create group chats for more efficient content sharing.
  • Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread) with seven home screens and up to nine touch screen shortcuts.

This phone is available exclusively at T-Mobile!

I spend most of my time on social networking websites using my laptop.  I would use my phone if it wasn’t a pre-paid cell phone.  If I had one of these phones, I’m almost sure I would rarely ever use my laptop, well, except to blog.  I’m pretty sure that if I had this phone, I would never look up again.

So, how many hours a day do you spend on social networks on your phone?  What about per month?  How would this phone change the way you spent your time online?

Pls. leave your comment below. Thanks

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

VAIO UX mini laptop


The new Vaio UX Micro PC, which seems more akin to an OQO device than a UMPC. For starters, this unit obviously has a hardware keyboard, which doesn't seem that bad of decision given the difficulty of using current-gen UMPC keyboards. The UX is also powered by a full on Core Solo processor (don't ask us how they got it in there), and runs Windows XP Professional. As rumored, the device also includes Bluetooth, WiFi, WWAN (EDGE connectivity) and a fingerprint reader. Along with the front camera for video conferencing, there is a camera in the rear for snapping pics, and the UX also can plug into a VGA adapter for powering an external monitor. The 4.5-inch screen is capable of a 800 x 600 resolution and accepts stylus input. We're not sure if the UX has another pointer device, but the unit can be docked to allow for desktop use, including VGA, Ethernet, IEEE-1394, three USB 2.0 ports and AV out, so you can use a regular mouse in those situations.

Norton Small Business by Symantec

This post brought to you by Norton Small Business by Symantec. All opinions are 100% mine.

It is no secret that small business needs to be protected. With sensitive data being housed in computers throughout each enterprise, the smallest threat could transform into a catastrophe. Therefore, it is imperative that a company has an internet security that works. Luckily, Norton one of the best anti-viruses has a business version of their software to meet companies' needs, called Norton Small Business by Symantec.

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Norton Small Business by Symantec is tailor made for protecting the sensitive data. Featuring real-time protection against viruses and other forms of malware as well as protection from infected email and hijacked websites, Norton Small Business by Symantec is a solid choice for protecting employees and small businesses.

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According to Norton, almost six out of ten small business owners admitted to having experienced some sort of malware (malicious software on their computer) in the past three years, and half of them had to pay an expert to resolve the problem. So far, I’ve been lucky. But I also have Norton Anti Virus protection, and it just gets better with each year, so updating to the new 2012 version is a given.

 

Businesses can get 30% off Norton Small Business Products now with the specials they are offering Small Business Owners.

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Norton 360 and Norton Internet Security 2012 are the 2 new Norton products that came out in September 2011. They have the latest protection and tools to fit your everyday technology needs.

 

So, which Norton product would benefit you most?  I'm leaning towards the Norton 2012 because it solves all the problems in one place, but I'd love to hear your feedback.

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Monday, December 5, 2011

The Zen V Plus

Guest Post by BANICMANIC


I started out with the Zen V 1 gigabyte model, but as technology got bigger and better I upgraded to the Zen V plus. I didn't think I could like anything more than my liltte Zen V, but then I met the Zen V plus.

The Zen V Plus has everything I loved about my original Zen V, but with a nice perk-Videos! The video quality is amazing! I thought maybe it'd be hard to see since it's a small mp3 player, but the video is really high quality.

I loved the look of my pictures on the Zen V and still love them with the Zen V Plus. There's more room for more pictures which is great. Nothing like having pictures of friends and family when your away from home.

The battery lasts and last, and is really easy to charge in the car or on a work computer. I've never had a problem with the battery. That's a great thing for me because my iPod batteries would go out like crazy and that was a huge pain in the neck!

The Zen V Plus packs quite a punch for a small mp3 player. Plus it's more affordable than an iPod. I've owned a couple of iPods in the past and I'd pick the Zen V Plus over an iPod any day! The Zen V Plus is a great value for the money, you won't regret buying this little mp3 player!

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Puppies vs. Babies

This post brought to you by Puppies vs. Babies. All opinions are 100% mine.

Who is cuter?  A puppy or a baby?  Both of these have the tendency to melt your heart and I can honestly say I have a hard time choosing between Puppies vs. Babies.

So the battle begins!

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I have seen some really cute babies but to be honest, not all babies come out looking so cute. Puppies, on the other hand, are just adorable with their cute dangling ears and attractive little wagging tails.  How can your heart not melt when you look into the sweet innocent eyes of a little puppy!

Well if you ask me, my little baby is by FAR cuter then any baby or puppy I have ever met.  Don't get me wrong, being a parent of the cutest baby, I’m totally biased! 

The Discovery Channel wants to know what you think in the online ultimate cuteness challenge. Head over to the Puppies vs. Babies online contest and vote for your favorite cutie. While you are at the website, you can watch videos of all the cuteness.  They have several baby and puppy videos right now. The winning puppy or baby will get a cool $5,000 to spend.  You can vote until November 23rd.

What do you think are cuter, puppies or babies? The decision is tough, but someone has to make it. Leave me a comment and tell me who YOU are voting for. You already know I will most definitely be voting for a baby!

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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Net10 - say no to wasting money.

This post brought to you by Net10. All opinions are 100% mine.

I am a 24 year old male who used to throw away money on a monthly basis due to high cell phone bills! After years of this, I finally decided that there had to be another way. I came online. Did my research and read all the reviews written by people like me & finally decided on Net10.

I liked the pay as you go plan, I also liked the fact that I can completely control what I'm spending and on how many minutes. Understand this: I have saved over $400 yearly with NET10! I am beyond satisfied with the service.

If you're traveling long distance that's not a problem either as the service is available in over 75 countries starting from just 15 cents a minute.

Net10's network coverage is nationwide, and their talk, text, and data allowance is unlimited too (All for $50 a month). Next, there are no contracts, no surprise bills, and no credit checks either (which is nice, huh?). After that, Net10's reception and connectivity has been perfected all over the country (so no more worries about signal). And finally, Net10 only use trusted cell-phone manufacturers, such as LG, Motorola, Kyocera, Nokia and Samsung.

Feel free to ask me any questions...say no to wasting money.

Just take a look into this Real NET10 customer video to know further.

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Apart from their site on www.net10.com, you can check them out on Facebook and Twitter for more information.

You should also check out What Rob has to say

I highly recommend the service to everyone!

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Friday, October 14, 2011

The Archos 101 Internet Tablet

We have had the Archos 101 Internet Tablet for about 2 months now. Originally I just was interested in an ebook reader, but this one has so many more features. I have a 10 month old that I still nurse and we plan on having more children. It's great that I can nurse my baby while checking emails or browsing the web, or reading a book or playing solitaire. When you're spending about four hours a day with a newborn on your lap you need something to keep you awake! We have not even begun to tap in to the many features available on the archos.

Pros: Overall the archos is small but has a large screen, lightweight, many activity options with or without internet, supports various apps, supports many ebooks, ebooks are easy to read, will make the carry-on a LOT lighter while flying with kids. Great value for the price!

Cons: Flash player isn't the best yet, hard to find a nice case to protect it, battery doesn't last really long, internet pages can load slowly

If you want this primarily for reading I would get a slightly smaller screen. If you want it for internet and movies it's a good size.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Pandigital Novel Color Multimedia eReader


I received this as a gift from the family. Out of the box, it seems like a simple e-reader. However, I spent some time researching and install the Pandigital Open Platform Kit from their website. After the install, the e-reader is now a full fledged Android tablet. I love it. With the new update, the speed is phenomenal. It runs really fast compared to out of the box. I then installed the Amazon Kindle app for Android, downloaded some books and it works fast. The pages turn fast and clean(even faster than it does on a nook or kindle reader!). I also installed a comic book reader app and can now read all my comic books on the go. The colors are vivid and beautiful. There are tons of other apps I installed and it is great. I can watch youtube, play games, check twitter and check anything else. I can also customize it with any wallpaper and any launcher to make it truly what I want it to be. I would highly recommend this for anyone. I haven't been able to put it down since I got it.

Work It! Express Business Suits

This post brought to you by Express. All opinions are 100% mine.

I and my wife are both working that’s why we need to have a perfect suit for us.  As a man, I don’t want to get behind on the latest men’s fashion, especially on a business suit. The more professional and elegant the Men suit is, the higher the confidence it can give to its wearer.

If you’re looking for the best elegant-looking men's suits there is, then look no further. For you can have it all! Express business suits have the versatility to be a professional suit as well as an after-work outfit. From the Executive to the Professional and even the Creative Professional, Express has the suits that every man/woman needs!

 I love the Express men’s stretch wool black fitted suit. There’s nothing like a clean-cut suit on a man.

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How about you? Which style do you like?

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Monday, October 10, 2011

Taste the fun of T.G.I. FRiDAY'S at home with new “Entrées for One!

This post brought to you by T.G.I. FRiDAY'S. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

T.G.I. Friday’s Restaurant has always been a favorite stop for people who need something good to eat. But, sometimes going to a restaurant with two little kids can be a lot of work. Now, there is no need to worry, since our favorite T.G.I. FRiDAY’S menus are here.  With TGI Friday’s new “Entrées for One,” our entire family can enjoy TGI Friday’s food from the comfort of our home.

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I purchased their Cajun-Style Chicken Alfredo tonight, and it was very delicious. The Alfredo mixed with the tender pieces of chicken and the taste of Cajun ALWAYS satisfies my hunger.

I highly recommend trying out T.G.I. FRiDAY’S “Entrées for One”. The food is yummy, cooks up quickly, and everyone has a meal choice. Purchased on grocery day, they are the perfect substitution for those nixed family dinner outings!

The T.G.I. Friday's “Entrées for One” are also available in these varieties:

  • Sizzling Steak Fajitas (Seared beef steak strips with fire roasted onions, green & red bell peppers)
  • Creamy Chicken Pasta Carbonara (Penne pasta in a creamy sauce with vegetables, grilled chicken and topped with bacon bits)
  • Firecracker Sesame Chicken (Breaded chicken, crisp carrots, snappy peas, lo-mein noodles and a sweet sauce with a flavorful kick)
  • Cajun Style Alfredo Chicken & Shrimp (Blackened chicken & shrimp with red bell peppers, green onions, pasta and a Cajun-style alfredo sauce)
  • Sesame Orange Chicken– Sesame-breaded white meat chicken, Asian-style vegetables and white rice tossed in a sweet orange sauce.
  • Prime Rib Stroganoff– Prime Rib beef, whole grain curly pasta, mushrooms and onions tossed in a creamy rich brown sauce with black pepper.
  • Grilled Chicken Mac & Cheese– White meat chicken and cavatappi pasta in a classic American cheese sauce topped with Cheddar, Romano, Parmesan and Monterey Jack cheese

T.G.I. FRiDAY'S Entrées for One” are available now at most major grocery and chain retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $3.99.

Moreover, don’t forget to visit www.facebook.com/TGIFridaysFre… and vote for a freezer in the Fun Freezer contest!

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Friday, September 30, 2011

Norton AntiVirus 2011 protects your PC against the latest viruses, spyware, and other threats.


Let's face it. With all the scary malware and virus creeping around the internet, browsing and downloading can be as scary and unpredictable as little Dorothy wandering the forests of Oz. You've not been there before, and even if you have, you aren't sure what's in there and you expect to look up and see flying monkeys making off with your little dog. Fortunately, help is here and it definitely has more brains than the Scarecrow while having the heart and courage to confront and boot those flying monkeys and the wicked witch of the west. In fact, the Wizard never had tools this comprehensive or good.

As I said in my review of Norton Internet Security 2010 last year, probably the best thing about this suite is it is no longer the bloated, resource hogging monstrosity it once was. And setting the thing up is a breeze. I downloaded the file (which is pretty large) and ran the install. After Windows 7 throws up the obligatory roadblock to make sure you want to run the file, it takes just a few clicks to have your computer guarded from all the bad stuff that wants to eat its lunch.

The interface is simple to navigate, though it might look a bit intimidating. That's because it turns most everything on by default and most folk will do well to leave it at that. BUT, if you are a bit on the geekish side, one click will get you to lots of bells and whistles and sliders to mess around with and exercise your inner micro-manager. The main screen has three main settings, Computer Protection, Network Protection and Web Protection. There are 3-4 buttons in each of those sections, turned-on by default, to make adjustments. If you want, you can access the multitude of slider bars by clicking on Settings on the main screen. Click on Performance, and the screen will do a 360, giving you access to more graphs than a trigonometry book, including one that shows you how much CPU and memory usage you are experiencing while running a scan. Pretty sure of itself, right?

The protection from viruses and malware is excellent, with PC World magazine reporting that, in tests, Norton blocked 24 of 25 real-world threats and over 98.7% of all known malware samples.. Nothing is perfect, but Norton is pretty close. It also provides access to Norton Online Family to control monitor what your kids see online, Norton Safe Web, which allows you to input a web address and it will address the validity and safeness of the site BEFORE you go there. For a $25 yearly fee, there is also Norton Online Back Up which, once set up, allows you to one-click save your important files to the cloud.

The Norton suite also provides a software firewall that can either compliment or replace Windows Firewall and Norton Identity Safe password manager that will remember you passwords on websites so you don't have to. The one downside to this feature is that, so far, I haven't been able to get it to work with Google Chrome.

THE BOTTOM LINE

Norton Internet Security 2011 isn't a major upgrade from 2010, but probably one worth having. The interface is slick and easy to use. It scans all downloads quickly and tells you if they are safe, provides painless, yet effective real-time protection from viruses and malware and updates with the lastest definitions every few hours. Yes, it's kinda spendy at $70 for a year, but it is good for up to three PCs and you get to "set it and forget it". Everyone and I do mean EVERYONE should have Virus, Internet and malware protection. Not having that on your PC and/or laptop, especially with today's "always on" internet is akin to leaving your front door unlocked and placing a sign in your yard that says, "Door's Open! Come on in! ANYBODY!". Believe me, there are plenty of unwelcome guests trying to get into your computer everyday. Install and use Norton Internet Security 2011

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Straight Talk!

This post brought to you by Straight Talk. All opinions are 100% mine.

I bought Straight Talk Mobile Phone a few weeks ago and I just love it. I use to have a contract with AT&T and my cell phone bill was over $170 a month and I did not get signal in a lot of places.

Well this Straight Talk phone of mine is a basic phone and it is easy to use. The phone has mp3 player and FM radio which you will have to buy an adapter but you can buy one from Walmart.

I get signal everywhere I go. This phone is very light and you can also get ringtones from the straight talk website. I love straight talk for the great service and the great price of $45 a month with no activation, reactivation or termination fees

Straight Talk has Everything you need:

  • For just $45 a month! You can purchase an unlimited monthly service plan (unlimited calls, text and data)
  • “All You Need” plan offers 1000 minutes, 1000 texts and 30 MG of web data.
  • Straight Talk has a great international calling plan. You can Call a friend overseas anytime you want!
  • Reconditioned phones start at just $10 and include all of the cool accessories such as cameras, MP3 players, and mobile web access and blue tooth options.
  • Android on Straight Talk it offers blue-tooth enabled, app-friendly touch-screen phones with all of the bells and whistles you would expect in a smartphone.

Too many consumers have fallen for the claims made by expensive cell phone companies, but Straight Talk lets you break that cycle. Hook, line and sinker

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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

A Wooden Clamp USB Flash Drive


There are a lot of USB flash drives designs in the market but this one it is kind of special: it is fashioned after a wooden clamp.

Like a normal clamp it attaches to clothes and so can be quite easy to carry around.

Product Description

Product Details
Features: Keyloop, Capless
Available Colors: As picture
Imprinting Options: 4 Color Imprint, Laser Engraving
Imprint Locations: Front Side, Reverse Side
Imprint Area: N/a

Capacity:
1GB-32GB
Description:
USB Version 2.0 interface, Downward Compatible of USB 1.1
High Performance
Data transfer rate for Read is from 8mbps to 14mbps, Write speed is from 3mbps to 6mbps
Multiple Operation Systems supported
No driver needed in Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac 9. X or later, Linux Kernel 2.4 or later. Only Windows 98 and Windows 98SE need the enclosed driver
10 years data retention
More than 1, 000, 000 times data encryption

Product Dimension: N/a
Gross Weigh: 15g
Plastic blister Size: 12*8.5cm

The Virtual Keyboard


The Virtual Keyboard has gotten market in the UK and the world will be looking over the coming months to see how this innovative and potentially very important device is taking on. The Virtual Keyboard could change the way that PDAs and Smartphones are used, exploiting much of the unused computing power of such mobile devices, thus helping users to work more effectively on the move.

For that extra keyboard feel, when the infrared lights detect your keystrokes, a keyboard like click sounds. The lights are bright enough to be viewed outdoors, the projector is small enough to easily fit in one’s pockets, and the technology is very, very cool.



These are so awesome i would totally buy one to show off in front of my work colleagues what a cool and easy design!! What an ingenious idea!!

The touch screen technology


Touch screen computers are easy to use system, where as little kids have the ability to use it easily without more strain, we can find this kind of touch screen system in various places. ATM centers is one of the great example for the touch screen system.

Now a days touch screen technology is very popular and cell phones are coming with this touch screen ability, we have the ability to select an option from the cell phone menu by touching it without using the key pad, it is really an amazing feature. Using this touch screen concept our work is very much easy and efficient, we just select our option by touching the screen without typing or pressing the buttons, also it takes very low time compared with typing option. Some touch screen options are coming with pictorial representation, so every one have the ability to select the option without more effort, even person with low knowledge have the ability to understand the picture and touch the picture to go to the option.

Sunday, September 18, 2011

Upromise 10th Anniversary Celebration!

This post brought to you by UPromise. All opinions are 100% mine.

I have been a member of Upromise since my son was born in 2007. Since then, I have accumulated $320 in my account.  That's not a lot of money, especially for being a participant for 5 years. However, it's still FREE money that I wouldn't have received if I didn't join Upromise.

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Could I have accumulated more money in my account? Absolutely, I'm the first to admit that I don't use the online shopping link as much as I should and that I also don't use my Upromise credit card very often. Once again though, it's still FREE money. 

Several ways to earn money:  using the Upromise credit card, online shopping, dining at participating restaurants, registering your credit cards, grocery and drugstore cards, filling up your gas tank at Exxon/Mobile, asking family members to register their cards, etc.

Upromise accounts can be used to pay down current student loans and also gives you the opportunity to help out your local K-12 schools.

To celebrate their 10th anniversary, Upromise is sponsoring the Share Your Dream Sweepstakes, giving flight to eleven winners, enabling them to transform their little dreams into big realities.

To enter, simply submit your dream for your child online for a chance to win the weekly drawing for $1000.

You can also vote for your favorite dreams by “liking” them on the sweepstakes site. The Dream with the most votes on September 29, 2011 will be awarded the Grand Prize of $10,000!  Read the dream wall official rules.

I went to their sweepstakes site, www.upromisetodream.com, and shared my dream for my son. My dream for my son is to challenge himself to do the very best that he can. I want him to know that he can become anything he wants, even an “NASA Astronaut” if he believes in himself.

Do you have dreams for your children? Tell me about them here and then submit your dream to Upromise!

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Express is giving away 50 pairs of jeans!

This post brought to you by Express. All opinions are 100% mine.

I tried on about twenty pairs of jeans before I was able to find a pair that I felt comfortable in. I tried all different brands and could not find any that fit me the right way. There was always something wrong with the way that they fit. One pair was too long. One was too short. Another was too tight in the hips and way too loose in the waist. Others were tight in the thighs and some were even too tight around the ankles. Then there were the flare tight that did not even allow me to see my shoes. Maybe I had the same shoes on both feet!

Then I tried on the Express jeans. They were wonderful. They fit in the waist, hip, butt and legs. They were the right length and style for me. I actually had bought this brand a few years ago and then could not find the same fit again until recently.

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Their women's jeans come in a variety of cuts and styles. From flattering jean leggings, to flare jeans, to wide leg jeans, the styles are plentiful. If you are a daring soul who likes to be on-trend, Express jeans also have a plethora of colors with on-trend jeans colored in red, gray, or white.

The price was also a great deal lower than I was expecting. I know Express are generally more expensive but they were reasonably priced and within my budget!

EXTREME STRETCH STELLA JEAN LEGGING at Express

Now for a limited time, enter for a chance to win free jeans! Express will be giving away not one but 50 free pairs that you could possibly be rockin’ on the sidewalk! Now how awesome is that!? So what are you waiting for, head on over and enter the Express giveaway! You could be walking away with a brand new pair of not only jeans, but Express jeans!

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Viewsonic ViewPad 7 the 7" Android Tablet


Designed to meet the work, lifestyle and entertainment needs of today's sophisticated consumers, the ViewPad 7 integrates unique and innovative functions and consolidate a multitude of individual electronic devices into one. Users can surf the Internet, take and share photos, play games, listen to music, and connect with friends via the ViewPad tablet.
Features

OS: Google Android 2.2
Processor: Qualcomm MSM7227 600MHz
Display: 7-inch TFT capacitive touch screen / 480 x 800 pixels
Memory: 512MB RAM
Storage: microSD expandability with SDHC support
Battery: 3240mAh
Dimensions: 179.4 x 110 x 11.5mm
Weight: 380g

Or, if none of these alternatives match your taste, there's always one last tablet to look out for. It is iPad from Apple.But fair warning - that tablet should be getting an update very soon, so you might want to hold out and see how the tablet scene develops in the next few months.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

The Samsung Galaxy Tab


And you thought that ipad is the only gadget in between a smart phone and a laptop? Meet the new Samsung Galaxy Tab. Powered by a Cortex A8 1GHz processor and Google Android 2.2, the Samsung Galaxy Tab is the company's first tablet device that brings a wide variety of multimedia content via its 7-inch TFT-LCD screen at 1024 x 600 resolution to the masses.

Features

OS: Google Android 2.2
Processor: Cortex A8 1GHz
Display: 7-inch TFT capacitive touch screen / 600 x 1024 pixels
Memory: 512MB RAM
Storage: 16GB internal storage / microSD expandability with SDHC support
Battery: 4000mAh
Dimensions: 190.1 x 120.5 x 12mm
Weight: 380g

Microsoft Surface 1.0


Microsoft Surface 1.0 test by Nieman Journalism Lab at New York Times R&D Lab. Look like over-sized iPad or iPhone but more exciting experience, Watch the video.


Microsoft Surface is a revolutionary multi-touch computer that responds to natural hand gestures and real-world objects, helping people interact with digital content in a simple and intuitive way. With a large, horizontal user interface, Surface offers a unique gathering place where multiple users can collaboratively and simultaneously interact with data and each other.

Microsoft Surface is more than a computer. It’s a leap ahead in digital interaction. By enabling you to use your hands instead of a keyboard and mouse, it revolutionizes the way you interact with digital content, while keeping the ability to connect with other devices such as networks, printers, mobile devices, card readers, and more.

Read more about Microsoft Surface 1.0 on the Microsoft Surface Blog.

Friday, September 2, 2011

The AirMouse

Compared to the orthodox mice, the AirMouse reduces the excessive force in a huge way, the fact that it is "mouse" but sure enough a mouse AirMouse enabled computer control of air, as it aligns itself with the user’s hand and wrist ligaments to keep the hand in a neutral position.


Moreover, the user can type on the keyboard with ease without removing the glove. The wearable mouse will be available for a reasonable price of $129.

The mouse can be worn on your hand like a glove, allowing easy as well as brisk web navigation. Integrating a right and left click mouse buttons in the palm, the AirMouse comes equipped with optical tracking laser that lasts for a week on single charge.

The MintPass Tablet

The new Mintpass tablet is said to be a combination of a tablet PC and a notebook with a dual screen and as such you will be able to watch a movie on one screen while surfing the internet on the other. If you want, you can run one application on one screen while using the other screen is used as a virtual keyboard making it an innovative and versatile piece of electronic genius.


It is reported to be a dual-boot tablets and will be able to run the Windows operating system and Google Android. has a dual touch screen technology that uses new SpaceTouch

Monday, August 29, 2011

Everything you need is at Straight Talk!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Straight Talk. All opinions are 100% mine.

We are new to the Straight Talk experience but thus far quite happy, especially in that we save a lot of money and still have quality, versatile service. 

My teenage daughter wanted to obtain her own cell phone plan and pay for it on her own.  She researched plans and decided on Straight Talk, and she has mobile web capabilities to go along with other features she had on Verizon such as unlimited texting, voicemail, etc.  I decided to put my son on the same Straight Talk service and he enjoys having mobile web capability - he was after me to add another smart-phone to our Verizon plan but that raised my monthly bill.  I now have two happy teens on Straight Talk while I saved a net total of $125.00 per month.  Although I had to buy out two contracts the payback time is under 3 months and about a week in terms of money saved.  I decided to keep my Verizon plan and smart-phone.

Customer Service was reliable, friendly, and professional and quick, the numbers ported over to Straight Talk from Verizon in about 2-3 days - it takes a little time but it can be done in less than a day, for the savings it was worth the wait.  Phone selections are adequate and as customer base grows I would figure to guess that phone selections, options, and plans will change with the times.

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I recommend Straight Talk to anyone w/kids, tweens, and teens.  It's easy, quick and thus far reliable. If you don't have a cell phone, there is no need to worry, as Straight Talk carries the most trusted and well-known brands like Samsung, Nokia, LG, Motorola and Kyocera. They also carry reconditioned phones that are great for that first time or young cell phone user. These models include cameras, mp3 players, mobile web and even blue-tooth capability, a great deal at a great price of just $10. They have many plans to choose from. The “All You Need Plan” meets even the needs of heavy phone users with 1,000 minutes, 1,000 texts and 30 MB of web data. Or you can get Unlimited Monthly service is only $45, and includes calls, text, picture messaging, and web. 411 calls are included at no extra charge. There are no fees, Free from activation, reactivation, or termination fees.

So maybe someday you can say mom knows best to your kids after they sign up for Straight Talk!

You see, everything you need is at Straight Talk!

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Friday, August 26, 2011

Tracfone: Best Service & Cheapest Too!

This post brought to you by TracFone. All opinions are 100% mine.

Tracfone was one of the first with a great prepaid plan and is still the best. I use Tracfone for my daughter who doesn't use her phone much, and Straight Talk, a Tracfone service, for my own.  You buy minutes instead of an unlimited card.  It's really useful if you don't go over the minutes. And each time you buy minutes, you get more service so you can be years ahead and never have it turned off as long as you have minutes. The signal is great in most places and it does just what you need to do for whatever price you're willing to pay. No frills, but completely and perfectly adequate. I rarely drop calls with Tracfone, either, and I love their double minute’s card.  My phone will always have double the minutes I buy. Wonderful idea! 

TracFone is a pay as you go phone service. You can pay online or with cards available at thousands of retail stores. Sound like there should be a store by everyone with a TracFone card to sell. You can get 1 year service cards which will double your minutes for the life of your TracFone, and 800 minutes, for only $119.00. Sounds like a great deal to me. You can also pick from plans with 200 minutes for under $30.00, and as low as $9.99 for 50 minutes.

For International Calls, their service is truly great for they charge the same price as a regular call.

I just use my little standard phone with calling and texting capabilities, but some of their phones have so many features.

To help you make the right choice and find out more about tracfone you can watch real TracFone customers videos.

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According to real TracFone customers, TracFone is the answer to high phone bills. There is no hassle to get a tracFone because there is no contracts, no credit checks, no activation charges and no cancelation fees whatsoever!

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Wednesday, August 24, 2011

I love taking photos

I love taking pictures whenever we are visiting new places, actually even if we move to a new place I also want to take pictures in its famous landmarks...coz we are not going to stay there forever and its one good way of preserving some memories about the place.

I love taking photos with magnificent sceneries as background and also famous spots in my traveling places like statues, tower, park etc. But I have to taking photos at sign board showing name of the place as background, normally I would put in the first page of my photo album. How about you? Where's your favorite photo taking spots when traveling?

Monday, August 22, 2011

My Little Dog


This morning I took my little Dog Gissi out like I do every Morning, we are walking along, and as little Male Dogs (or big ones) he lifts his Leg to have a Pee, next thing I knew, this old Lady was poking him with a Stick, telling him not to pee on her wall confused, I ask her to stop poking my Dog, she says not till he stops peeing, I then ask her what her Problem is, since when there is a law that Dogs are not allowed to pee on walls, and also what am I suppose to do stop him peeing altogether? She then says to me, it is not the Dog, it is the owner, I looked at her confused and said, " I am not peeing on your wall." She tells me not to get cheeky, well that did it, I am only just slowly getting my Strength back from being very sick, I did not need this, now I have been brought up to respect my eldest I always do, but this Lady was going to far, she was still poking Gissi with the stick, so I told her not to bother starting on me and to stop poking my Dog, I then walked away as I could not trust myself to say more, ( if my Grandmother would been there and heard me, lol, I would have got a clip round the ear and then she would have given the Woman what for) I did not want to I feel awful now, but it is bad when People who do not care for Animals start having a go about a Dog peeing on the wall, Gissi is a rescue Dog, he was badly beaten in the past and I was also worried that he might turn on the Lady with her poking him like that.

I have to be honest I felt like taking the Stick of her and poking her with it see how she liked it. Now okay when they have a poo clean it up I always do, but are we suppose to carry bucket of water and cleaning stuff now as well to clean up when they pee I have to be honest though, as I watching Gissi that he does not turn, it did not seem to bother him, but he did keep the Leg lifted longer then needed and was looking at the Woman.

So, what is your opinion on this one

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Drop Out

Kind of feeding off from another discussion about teenagers, I often think of this: I surely hope my children don't ever want to drop out of high school. I want them to graduate from HIGH SCHOOL-not drop out or get kicked out and end up at a continuation school or only getting their GED. I believe that high school teaches responsibility and dedication, as well as learning to deal with peer issues, understanding punctuality, etc. I am not a fan of continuation school because the state mandates far less work and structure from its students, not to mention many times "problem students" attend because they could not make it work in the regular high school setting. I think allowing your child to drop out of school shows that it is not important to strive to do your best, or it is OK to mess up because there is always something else to fall back on. Am I old-school for the way I think? I think maybe I am uneducated nowadays with how schools work, and maybe it is a lot harder for a teen to truly succeed in high school, resulting in the reasons more kids either do drop out all together, or go the continuation or GED route.

What do you think? Have you had your teens drop out of school? Did you allow it or were they kicked out of regular school? What the reasons they either dropped completely or they decided continuation school was better?

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Act while Military Funding is Still Available

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Martinsburg Institute for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

My grandfather was an officer in the Army during WW2. My great uncle also served as a Colonel during that time. I just wondered how many of us come from a history of Military families. Does having that background influence us in anyway in wanting to join up?

I just discovered a distance training opportunity that is open for those who are serving in our military and was really fascinated. This program really hits my interest. Not just because we are in line of military family but also because of my personal reasons. With this, I can easily access and I can manage my time as well as my task without touching any of my schedules. The Martinsburg Institute distance training program allows those who are serving in the military to train no matter what time it is or where they are located! It does not matter if the student is stateside, deployed, or overseas. The school is totally online and once the students laptop is loaded with the training taking classes are easy. It is a perfect opportunity for service members to get training they may need to achieve their goals.

Martinsburg Institute is listed on the DANTES website and has been providing training to military personnel since 2004. Members benefit from a number of unique programs geared towards their exact needs. There are many certificate and degree programs available through the Martinsburg Institute including programs in Project Management, financial management and accounting, Business Communications, Information Technology, and more... and I think I would go for the certificate in Information Technology because computer based professions are not going away any time soon and these kinds of professions will always be in demand.          

Martinsburg Institute also participates in the MyCAA program to assist military spouses in gaining skills for portable careers.

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Monday, August 15, 2011

A real-life flying jetpack

In the near future, you may never have to sit in rush hour traffic again!

It seems that we may not be very far away from flying around with our own personal jet packs. Some pioneers are working on the technology to make this a reality for individual consumers.

Martin Aircraft in Christchurch, New Zealand is testing its jet pack device and believes that commuters may be able to purchase the jet pack for around $86,000 if the device receives an official license.



Soon the first commercially offered jetpack will hit the market and if you've got $86,000 to spare, nothing stands in your way of buying one. You don't even need a pilot's license.



Martin's Jetpack makes flying possible!

The Google+ project


I recently started reading about Google + project and I am eager to see if this Google+ is as popular or even possibly more popular than face book. I know they are in a limited trial and are only allowing people on in through invitations.

So far what I have seen I really like the circles and I might like it better than Facebook because it makes sharing easier and the privacy of who to share with easier. I also heard that it is suppose to have a video chat.

Would you donate an organ?


I avidly watched the show Three Rivers that was about transplantation and organ donation and I already miss it. I'm hoping that they decide to bring in back in the spring because I thought that it was a truly great show and I learned a lot of things from it. Besides that, I feel that it brought the importance of organ donation into a light that most people didn't already know.

So, let's look at it this way: say you know you're about to die in an hour but some of your organs are still functional and may still be used for transplant to the dying patient in the hospital room next to yours. A representative approaches you telling you could donate an organ say the heart or the kidney.

Would you be willing to give it?

Would you donate an organ?

If it happened to me, I would. I think donating an organ is one of the best ways to bring an end to ones' life, as we can share part of our entire life's blessing to other people who are in need. I know some religions forbid such an act, but in mine it's OK and I'm glad about it.