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Universities Pick Google Apps over Microsoft Office 365

Universities Pick Google Apps over Microsoft Office 365

Steve McBrian December 26, 2011 0

Organizations are looking for the best way to migrate their systems to the cloud. They are comparing various cloud providers to find the one that would best suit their needs. One of these is

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6 Reasons to Leave Windows XP Behind and Move to Windows 7

Steve McBrian May 7, 2011 0

While many people prefer Windows XP for its spartan interface and brute usability, Microsoft is making a push to develop a more contemporary OS to compete with the newest versions of Mac OS X.

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iPhone 5 to Begin Shipping in September Say Sources

iPhone 5 to Begin Shipping in September Say Sources

Steve McBrian April 20, 2011 0

The new Apple iPhone 5 is expected to begin shipping to buyers in September says spokespeople from Apple’s supply chain. The phone is beginning production in July or August and it’s expected to look

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Android Skype Users Had Personal Info Exposed to Malicious Apps

Android Skype Users Had Personal Info Exposed to Malicious Apps

Steve McBrian April 18, 2011 0

Android users of Skype may have had their personal sensitive information stolen due to malicious applications stealing user data from their phones due to file permissions that were incorrectly assigned due to a vulnerability

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Customers Sue Apple Due to In-App Purchasing Procedures

Customers Sue Apple Due to In-App Purchasing Procedures

Steve McBrian April 18, 2011 0

Apple customers whose children ended up spending real money while playing a game application in which virtual goods could be purchased are suing the company, saying their kids were encouraged to buy from the

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Nintendo 3DS Needs No Glasses, Adds New Features

Nintendo 3DS Needs No Glasses, Adds New Features

Steve McBrian April 13, 2011 0

The main selling point of the new Nintendo 3DS is of course the no glasses needed 3D ability this new game console features for its users. The unit is also slightly bulkier than the

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Apple To Release iPhone 5 Without iOS 5

Apple To Release iPhone 5 Without iOS 5

Steve McBrian March 28, 2011 1

Reports say that Apple may be going to put out a version of the Apple iPhone 5 that doesn’t come with iOS 5 sometime this summer. Instead, it would come with the current iOS

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ViewSonic ViewPad 10″ Android Tablet for $555 + free shipping

ViewSonic ViewPad 10″ Android Tablet for $555 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 7, 2011 0

BuyDig.com offers the ViewSonic ViewPad 10″ Android Tablet, model no. VPAD10, for $585. Coupon code “FEBSAVE30″ cuts it to $555. With 1 cent for shipping, that’s $24 under our mention from last week and

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Lenovo Core i3 Dual 2.4GHz 16″ LED Laptop w/Win7 Pro for $485 + free shipping

Lenovo Core i3 Dual 2.4GHz 16″ LED Laptop w/Win7 Pro for $485 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 7, 2011 0

Abe’s of Maine offers the 5.5-lb. Lenovo Thinkpad Edge Intel Core i3 2.4GHz 15.6″ Widescreen Notebook in Black, model no. 0301DBU, for $484.90. Plus, you’ll get a free optical mouse with your purchase. With

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HP G62 AMD Dual 2.2GHz 16″ LED Laptop for $350 + free shipping

HP G62 AMD Dual 2.2GHz 16″ LED Laptop for $350 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 6, 2011 0

OfficeMax offers the 5.5-lb. HP G62-340US AMD Athlon II 2.2GHz 15.6″ Widescreen Notebook, model no. XH066UA#ABA, for $349.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our December mention (which involved rebate hassles) and the lowest

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Unlocked Maxwest BB-9 Dual SIM Smartphone for $69 + free shipping

Unlocked Maxwest BB-9 Dual SIM Smartphone for $69 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 4, 2011 0

eXpansys.com offers the Unlocked Maxwest BB-9 Dual SIM Smartphone in Black for $68.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and it’s the lowest total price we could find, this

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Lenovo IdeaPad Core i5 Dual 2.66GHz 14″ LED Laptop for $699 + free shipping

Lenovo IdeaPad Core i5 Dual 2.66GHz 14″ LED Laptop for $699 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 4, 2011 0

Lenovo offers the 4-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad U460 Intel Core i5 2.66GHz 14″ Widescreen Notebook in Midnight Plum, model no. 08772DU, for $899. Coupon code “VALENTINEPCS” cuts it to $699. That’s tied with our mention

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Boss 7″ Widescreen 2GB Internet Tablet w/ Android for $115 + free shipping

Boss 7″ Widescreen 2GB Internet Tablet w/ Android for $115 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 4, 2011 0

JR.com offers the Boss Magic Album 7″ 2GB Internet Tablet with Google Android 2.0, model no. 2186, for $114.97 with free shipping. That’s $15 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest

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Dell Vostro V13 Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 13″ LED Laptop for $399 + $8 s&h

Dell Vostro V13 Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 13″ LED Laptop for $399 + $8 s&h

Steve McBrian February 4, 2011 0

Dell Small Business offers the 3.5-lb. Dell Vostro V13 Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 13.3″ Widescreen Laptop for $399 plus $8 for shipping. That’s $345 off and tied with last week’s mention as one

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Pioneer 770W 3D-Ready 7.1 Home Theater Receiver for $229 + free shipping

Pioneer 770W 3D-Ready 7.1 Home Theater Receiver for $229 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 3, 2011 0

Beach Camera via eBay Daily Deal offers the Pioneer VSX-920-K 7.1-Channel 770-watt 3D-Ready Home Theater Receiver for $229. With free shipping, that’s $51 below our August mention and the lowest total price we could

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Refurbished Apple iPads: Up to $100 off, from $429 + free shipping

Refurbished Apple iPads: Up to $100 off, from $429 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 3, 2011 0

The Apple Store continues to cut the price on a selection of factory-refurbished Apple iPad WiFi Tablets. With free shipping, it’s the best deal we’ve seen for most of these iPad models. (The 32GB

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Lenovo G460 Core i3 Dual 2.53GHz 14″ LED Laptop for $499 + free shipping

Lenovo G460 Core i3 Dual 2.53GHz 14″ LED Laptop for $499 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 3, 2011 0

Lenovo offers its Lenovo G460 Intel Core i3 2.53GHz 14″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. 06779UU, for $749. Coupon code “USPG9U0203″ cuts it to $499. With free shipping, that’s $30 under last week’s mention

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Alienware M11x Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 12″ LED Laptop for $549 + free shipping

Alienware M11x Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 12″ LED Laptop for $549 + free shipping

Steve McBrian February 3, 2011 0

Dell Home offers the 4.5-lb. Alienware M11x Intel Core 2 Duo 1.3GHz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook in Cosmic Black for $599. Coupon code “BHW1L0MX0D?MCX” cuts it to $549. With free shipping, that’s tied with last

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Dell Inspiron 11z Celeron 1.3GHz 12″ Laptop for $384 + free shipping via 2-day

Dell Inspiron 11z Celeron 1.3GHz 12″ Laptop for $384 + free shipping via 2-day

Steve McBrian February 3, 2011 0

Dell Home offers the 3-lb. Dell Inspiron 11z Intel Celeron 1.3GHz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook in Obsidian Black with an ATT Mobile Broadband Card with GPS for $479.99. Coupon code “5TK?LC9VJ5F$33″ cuts it to $383.99.

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Verizon iPhone 4 Preorders Start in Few Hours

Verizon iPhone 4 Preorders Start in Few Hours

Steve McBrian February 2, 2011 0

If you are at this blog, chances are you are well aware of the new iPhone 4 that is about to hit Verizon Wireless stores across the states starting February 10th. The good news

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