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Apple TV vs. Roku HD-XR

amorde — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:32:15 +0000

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 [...]

Clearwire launched prepaid 4G service

amorde — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:17:28 +0000

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 [...]

Why buy when you can rent – SnapGoods.com

amorde — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:57:16 +0000

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 Voice Integrated with Gmail – Free calling in USA and Canada

amorde — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:40:48 +0000

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 [...]

Virigin Mobile to launch $40 unlimited wireless broadband plan

amorde — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:21:33 +0000

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 [...]

Keeping cellphones without service for 911 emergencies

amorde — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:19:58 +0000

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. [...]

Five reasons why you shouldn’t buy an Apple iPad

amorde — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 20:15:23 +0000

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 [...]

T-Mobile Samsung Vibrant for $99

amorde — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:37:33 +0000

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, [...]

$25 off $50 Express Purchase in Detail Magazine

amorde — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:46:34 +0000

This month’s Details magazine comes bearing gifts. In the past, the men’s fashion magazine has had free coupons for Axe shampoo products and the like. This month, Details magazine has an ad from Express that offers the user $25 of any $50 purchase (50% saving) or $50 off $150 purchase. Pretty good deal if you’re [...]

JetBlue Unlimited Flight Pass is Back!

amorde — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:34:44 +0000

For those who have vacation time in September or currently unemployed with cash to travel, the best news just come from the little airline that could. JetBlue is once offering their unlimited flight ticket option for flights during Sept. 3 and Oct. 6. 2010. For $699, you can flight anywhere JetBlue flys during that time [...]

MagicTalk – Skype Killer?

amorde — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:41:42 +0000

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 [...]

Friendship vs. Networking

amorde — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:12:54 +0000

Networking and networking events usually leaves a bad taste in our mouths. Because the events are usually either useless in its stated goal or generally turn into a unruly meat market for a range of bizarre characters. However, after reading this book by Keith Ferrazzi, we may just have a new appreciation for the process [...]

Blockbuster by mail now offers games

amorde — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:55:25 +0000

Blockbuster Online, think NetFlix but from Blockbuster, now offers games rentals in addition to their regular movies by mail service. There is no extra charges for the game rental but you’re limited by the numbers of discs in your plan. So for example, if you’re plan allows two disc at home, you can have one [...]

Best Travel Magazine by Far

amorde — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 01:12:27 +0000

We’re avid readers of magazines at Penny College. Naturally, travel magazines fits into that category as well. However, we’re particularly smitten by a new travel magazine that launched within last year – Afar. Unlike traditional travel magazines like Conde Nest Travel, Afar focus on the culture and true essences of the locations instead of focusing [...]

Unscruplus Debt Collectors

amorde — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 05:44:50 +0000

While we always hope our readers are smart investors and savers that never get into debt, we know that everyone at some point in their lives will encounter debt related issues due to circumstances outside of their control. NY Times has a great article this week regarding how old debts are sold to to debt [...]

Depreciating vs Appreciating Assets

amorde — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:31:21 +0000

It’s been awhile since we last discuss basic financial knowledge information for our novice readers. So today we’ll focus a on a topic that is the basics on building wealth and a nest egg for the long term. In financial planning, most assets (Stuff you own) are divided into two basic categories for the sake [...]

Prolong Laptop Battery Life

amorde — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:01:05 +0000

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 [...]

What is Groupon?

amorde — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:23:28 +0000

One of the hottest startups this year is Groupon, it burst on to the scene and literally took over the market for local advertising. So what is it and what does it have to do with this blog that’s focused on saving money? Well, quit a lot actually. Groupon is a free web service that [...]

Father’s Day gift from T-Mobile

amorde — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:44:00 +0000

If you’re thinking of switching over to T-Mobile for your wireless carrier, you may just want to wait until Saturday (June 19). As a special Father’s Day weekend promotion, T-Mobile will be offering their entire line of cell phones for free that day. Yes, this includes their line up of smartphones that usually cost hundreds [...]

PSA – McDonald’s Shrek Glassware Recall

amorde — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 16:42:54 +0000

You just can’t trust anyone these days. Your’s truly have been drinking out of the Shrek glassware that McDonalds has been hawking along with the Shrek movie release promotion and I just found that the glasses are being recalled due to toxic metal content. More information is located at the link below. Needless to say, [...]