Archive | May, 2009

31 May 2009 ~ Comments Off

Zune 4GB (refurb) for $59.99 + free shipping

This is not a bad deal for someone in the market for a 4GB Zune. Your color choices are nearly unlimited – so long as you like black, black or black. The device is re-certified (aka used or refurbed). I'm not 100% certain that the accessories pictured are all included — though the site does [...]

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31 May 2009 ~ Comments Off

New Amazon Wireless “beta” site offers AT&T and Verizon phones rebate free with clearer upgrade options

Amazon is rolling out a new beta version of their wireless phone site. The new feature seems to currently apply to AT&T and Verizon phones. You can either upgrade or purchase a new line of service. Sales of non-contract phones are not presently supported. Phones from carriers other than AT&T or Verizon are not presently [...]

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30 May 2009 ~ Comments Off

BlackBerry App World is a farce

Slacker Radio is out with version 2.02. The previous version that I’d downloaded (via App World) was 1.23.  So why is Slacker’s latest update ONLY available directly from the Slacker web site.  You cannot download this latest version (and get no notification that it is even available) from the BlackBerry App World. What am I [...]

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30 May 2009 ~ Comments Off

Solved – Twhirl won’t remember password after moving to another computer – may work for Tweetdeck too

Here's how I fixed an annoying problem where the program Twhirl wouldn't remember my password after reinstalling to my computer. This may also work for Tweetdeck which is based off the same Adobe Air platform. Here's what fixed my problem where Twhirl would not remember a login after a re-install: Go to {user} – library [...]

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30 May 2009 ~ Comments Off

Nothing say’s trailer park like Amazon’s 3 Wolf T-Shirts for $12

Amazon has three wolf t-shirts (moon is in the picture too) for $12. Is there any better shirt to capture the essence of trailer park living? I love this description left by someone as an Amazon review: Via Amazon Reviewer B. Govern: This item has wolves on it which makes it intrinsically sweet and worth [...]

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