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More About the Digital TV Transition
You are only going to be affected by the digital TV transition on February 17th is you receive your television signal through an antenna. If so, you will need a digital converter box and the government will help you pay for it. Check out the website dtv2009.gov, or...
Clarifying the Digital TV Transition
Since the digital TV transition has been terribly confusing for consumers, The Technology Tailor clarifies who is truly affected by the transition occurring on February 17th. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-31-08.mp3[/podcast]
Need a computer? Buy a Netbook!
Laptop sales have been increasing while desktop computer sales have been dropping. Small laptops called Netbooks such as those made by Acer are influencing the increase in laptop sales. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-30-08.mp3[/podcast]
Alex’s Favorite Technology of 2008
As 2008 is winding down, Alex reviews his favorite personal technology items of the year. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-29-08.mp3[/podcast]
Email During Dinner
Many people consider it rude to take cell phone calls at a restaurant, but do the same rules apply for using a Blackberry to read and respond to e-mails during dinner? [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-26-08.mp3[/podcast]
Internet Over Sex?
Harris Interactive completed a survey inquiring if people would rather give up sex or the internet. Surprisingly many women and men would rather give up sex (and TV) instead of the internet....
Sales of Flat Panels Will Drop Next Year
Alex describes how the sales of flat panel HDTVs are predicted to drop next year. Sales will be dropping because of the slowing economy and the fact that many people who want an HDTV already have one....
Never Pay Full Price for a Hotel Room
Alex suggests that there is never a reason to spend full price to stay at a business hotel. Priceline.com allows you to name your own price for your hotel stay. For best results try to book your hotel as close to when you need it and stay around an airport....
Alex’s Process for Shopping
When the Technology Tailor is looking to purchase a big ticket tech item he follows this process. He reads about the product on consumerreports.com, he reads user reviews on amazon.com, then checks to see if there are any super deals on the product at dealnews.com....
Beware Apple and Google
Both Apple and Google need to be careful to not spread beyond their core strengths. Getting into too many things can lead to problems, just ask Microsoft. [podcast]https://goldfayn.com/audio/Technology%20Tailor_12-19-08.mp3[/podcast]