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Apple just announced their new Apple TV device today. The thing, we have to admit, is a thing of beauty. it’s size of a small square hockey pock and has the ugly power adapter built in to its tiny body. In addition, it has Netflix streaming built in finally, so you can stream unlimited netflix [...]

You have to love competition. It was only the other day that Virgin Mobile USA launched unlimited 3G wireless service for $40. Today,  Clearwire launches unlimited 4G service without contract for the markets served by the WiMax startup. The pricing is decent too: $5/One day $20/Week $50/Month So if you happen to be in one [...]

Ever face this dilemma? You need to put up a wall unit in the apartment so you need a drill. However, since this is likely an one time event, you don’t want to spring over $50 for a decent drill that you’re likely use only once. This would a be great time if you have [...]

Google just blown our minds again. As a PennyPincher, we love to save money on telecommunications. We’ve been relying on Skype for our International calling needs and our cell minutes for the domestic calling. However, Google Voice, formerly Grand Central, has just announced that will now integrate the service with Gmail. What this means is [...]

Virgin Mobile USA is quickly earning a spot in our hearts for the most consumer friendly telecommunication company in recent history. After they just launched the nationwide advertising campaign for their $25/unlimited web/text plan for cell phones, they are about to rock the world of telecom again. This time, they’re launched a new unlimited Broadband2Go [...]

Here is a little secret that many people don’t know about. We’ve often heard from family and friends that they often keep a prepaid cell phone for their elderly relatives to use in case of emergencies. They simply top up the prepaid account every few weeks with funds even know the phone doesn’t get used. [...]

iPad opened the floodgate of tablet computing to the masses. However, we don’t recommend you plunk down the half a grand required to get you hand on the shiny new toy. At least, no yet. Here are five reasons why. 1. The current iPad is too heavy to use as a daily tablet computer. It [...]

Well, look like our favorite carrier is throwing everyone a bone today and only today for those looking to pick up the Samsung Vibrant smartphone. The Super AMOLED screen phone (Trust us, you’ll love the screen) running Google Android launched a few weeks ago for the price of $199. However, for today and today only, [...]

Well, look like the folks behind the MagicJack product is about to rock the telecom world again. MagicJack, for those keeping score, is the product that allow you to plug a USB device into your computer and make unlimited calls in the US/Canada for only $20/year. Now, the same folks is about to launch a [...]

Ever notice that over time, the charge held by your laptop decreases? The battery that used to last you three hours during the day now only lasts thirty minutes. This is a common problem among all rechargeable batteries. The difference being that other rechargeable batteries do not cost over $80 a pop. So it’s best [...]