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Tuesday, December 14, 2010
KING-TV's New Day Northwest w/Margaret Larson: Holiday Gadget Guide - 14 December 2010 (KING-TV)
HP Touchsmart 310 – Perfect new computer for the entire family. Has a built-in TV tuner and HP’s touch software for navigation.
Epson Artisan 835 – Family-friendly wireless printer makes printing activities and brilliant photos fast and easy!
Sodastream home soda maker ($80+) – make soda from your own kitchen using regular tap water!
http://www.sodastreamusa.com/store.aspx
Logitech Harmony 650 All-In-One Remote control ($75) –Universal remote cleans up the clutter and controls up to five devices for under $100.
Blackberry Torch White ($100 w/service) – Blackberry’s latest smartphone is now available in winter white! Runs the newest operating system from Blackberry and has a sliding keyboard.
Samsung Galaxy Tab from AT&T ($650)—full-screen web browsing and multimedia on a brilliant 7” display running the Android operating system.
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/devices/galaxy-tab.jsp#fbid=BkgwgvmUt1c
Speck Products Port Pack 10 and Core Pack Fly ($50 each) –slim profile cases feature protection for electronic devices, netbook, digital readers and cell phones.
http://www.speckproducts.com/laptop-bags/portpack-10.html
http://www.speckproducts.com/corepack-10.html
Friday, October 17, 2008
Want Improved Cellular Coverage? Run For US President!
Seems the McCain ranch in Sedona, AZ has great cellular coverage in what was once a dead spot.
How'd that happen?
As a nominee for the Commander In Chief post, McCain has an expected entourage of press and security (including Secret Service presence) -- all obvious cell phone users. Verizon and AT&T both clarify the temporary towers were installed based on a "business decision".
[So... What did we learn? If you had bad cellular coverage where you live, try winning your party's nomination for US President!]
How'd that happen?
As a nominee for the Commander In Chief post, McCain has an expected entourage of press and security (including Secret Service presence) -- all obvious cell phone users. Verizon and AT&T both clarify the temporary towers were installed based on a "business decision".
[So... What did we learn? If you had bad cellular coverage where you live, try winning your party's nomination for US President!]
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
iPhone: Pricing Details Announced
AT&T today announced detailed iPhone 3G pricing causing more confusion than clarification.
You recall Steve Jobs' announcing the iPhone 3G at "twice the data, half the price". Well, we quickly learned given higher-priced data plans, the true cost (over the "life" of your contract) was actually slightly higher. Many, including myself, rationalized this as faster data speeds at an increased fee.
Today's announcement sought to clarify just exactly who would receive the touted $199/$299 iPhone 3G device pricing. There are three prices based on your status:
This is how I understand the pricing scheme. If you read AT&T's information differently, let me know.
I suspect most users will fall in to the first camp. For instance, I'm a T-Mobile customer planning to switch to AT&T. If I were under contract with T-Mobile I'd pay a standard $200 early termination fee. AT&T's own customers under contract will pay a similar higher price to "get out of" their existing commitment to switch to the new iPhone.
The real advantage here goes to the current iPhone users. They are upgrading at the same price meant to attract new customers while only renewing (not adding to) their previous contract commitment. I can only imagine the uproar we'd hear if AT&T didn't recognize current iPhone users' commitment with the $199/$299 pricing.
Footnote: Don Reisinger gives his take on the iPhone 3G pricing in his IT World column. He and I spoke on his Digital Home Podcast about iPhone pricing a few weeks ago. In his column Don writes:
You recall Steve Jobs' announcing the iPhone 3G at "twice the data, half the price". Well, we quickly learned given higher-priced data plans, the true cost (over the "life" of your contract) was actually slightly higher. Many, including myself, rationalized this as faster data speeds at an increased fee.
Today's announcement sought to clarify just exactly who would receive the touted $199/$299 iPhone 3G device pricing. There are three prices based on your status:
- $199 (8GB) / $299 (16GB):
- Original iPhone customer before July 11, 2008
- New customer to AT&T (i.e. move from another carrier)
- Adding a line of service (say, a second phone)
- AT&T Customer qualified for an upgrade (you've done the time)
- $399 (8GB) / $499 (16GB):
- AT&T (non-iPhone) Customer not eligible for upgrade
- $599 (8GB) / $699 (16GB) - not immediately available:
- Any customer without contract requirement
This is how I understand the pricing scheme. If you read AT&T's information differently, let me know.
I suspect most users will fall in to the first camp. For instance, I'm a T-Mobile customer planning to switch to AT&T. If I were under contract with T-Mobile I'd pay a standard $200 early termination fee. AT&T's own customers under contract will pay a similar higher price to "get out of" their existing commitment to switch to the new iPhone.
The real advantage here goes to the current iPhone users. They are upgrading at the same price meant to attract new customers while only renewing (not adding to) their previous contract commitment. I can only imagine the uproar we'd hear if AT&T didn't recognize current iPhone users' commitment with the $199/$299 pricing.
Footnote: Don Reisinger gives his take on the iPhone 3G pricing in his IT World column. He and I spoke on his Digital Home Podcast about iPhone pricing a few weeks ago. In his column Don writes:
"According to the company, only those people that purchased an iPhone before July 11, want to activate a new line, and are eligible for an upgrade discount, will be allowed to purchase the iPhone 3G for $199 or $299. For the rest of you suckers, you’ll be doling out a whopping $399 for the 8GB model and $499 for the 16GB model.As I mentioned to Don via. chat a few minutes ago, the "and" (bold added above) should actually be an "or". Hopefully this will be corrected soon. (Kinda changes things, don'tcha think?)
Monday, February 11, 2008
Tech Check for 11 Feb: Instant Film Fades While Starbucks Gets AT&T and Yahoo! Rejects MSFT
Polaroid to shutter instant film, Starbucks switches WiFi provider and Yahoo! says "no, thanks" to Microsoft.... on today's Tech Check for Monday February 11, 2008.
Remember the iconic film made popular in the 1950's? The instant satisfaction of a print that reveals before your eyes? Polaroid, which stopped producing cameras that used this film in commercial lines in 2006 and consumer models a year later, has announced plans to shut down factories that produce the film. If you have a Polaroid camera, there'll be enough film to last you until 2009.
Coffee shops are addicting. Some are addicted to the coffee -- me? It's the WiFi. In an attempt to draw more traffic to its stores, Starbucks announced today it will end its partnership with T-Mobile in favor of a new agreement with AT&T. The new plan gives customers using a Starbucks card two hours free access with additional hours for two bucks each. We've heard Steve Jobs announce access for Apple's iPhone devices at Starbucks stores. The iPhone works exclusively on the AT&T network in the USA. For those with a T-Mobile plan, a roaming agreement between AT&T and T-Mobile hotspots will keep you connected. Or you could order a cup of coffee.
Microsoft may have to up the ante' on their $40 billion (down from almost $45 billion given a slump in MSFT stock) bid for rival Yahoo. Leaked over the weekend, and made official by Yahoo's board today, the move may cause Microsoft to increase its offer -- or take the deal directly to Yahoo! shareholders. Yahoo! is rumored to be in discussions with Google about a potential buyout-averting partnership. The Times of London is reporting talks between Yahoo and also-struggling AOL / Time Warner. As Yahoo searches for the right deal -- what will Microsoft do and how might Google respond?
That's today's Tech Check. Look for another update on the day's top tech stories tomorrow... right here.
Remember the iconic film made popular in the 1950's? The instant satisfaction of a print that reveals before your eyes? Polaroid, which stopped producing cameras that used this film in commercial lines in 2006 and consumer models a year later, has announced plans to shut down factories that produce the film. If you have a Polaroid camera, there'll be enough film to last you until 2009.
Coffee shops are addicting. Some are addicted to the coffee -- me? It's the WiFi. In an attempt to draw more traffic to its stores, Starbucks announced today it will end its partnership with T-Mobile in favor of a new agreement with AT&T. The new plan gives customers using a Starbucks card two hours free access with additional hours for two bucks each. We've heard Steve Jobs announce access for Apple's iPhone devices at Starbucks stores. The iPhone works exclusively on the AT&T network in the USA. For those with a T-Mobile plan, a roaming agreement between AT&T and T-Mobile hotspots will keep you connected. Or you could order a cup of coffee.
Microsoft may have to up the ante' on their $40 billion (down from almost $45 billion given a slump in MSFT stock) bid for rival Yahoo. Leaked over the weekend, and made official by Yahoo's board today, the move may cause Microsoft to increase its offer -- or take the deal directly to Yahoo! shareholders. Yahoo! is rumored to be in discussions with Google about a potential buyout-averting partnership. The Times of London is reporting talks between Yahoo and also-struggling AOL / Time Warner. As Yahoo searches for the right deal -- what will Microsoft do and how might Google respond?
That's today's Tech Check. Look for another update on the day's top tech stories tomorrow... right here.
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