The Best Flip Video Camera Equals Mino

If you are into the latest and greatest gadgets like I am then read on. First off, the one thing I like is ease of use. I don’t like taking a product out of its package and staring at a thousand buttons and switches. It must be highly technical, but simple to use. So, when I went out looking for an easy way to put videos of my family and me onto my computer I was fascinated to discover the Flip Video Mino. This is actually the fourth generation of Pure Digital’s mini camcorder, which is a very popular straight-to-Web mini camcorder. It is basically designed to make the shooting and sharing of low-resolution videos extremely easy(something I’ve been looking for). This new mini camcorder is much thinner and lighter than its older sibling, the Flip Video Ultra. The Flip Video Mino crams new technology into a compact and very attractive package that utilizes a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

It comes in weighing a mere 3.3 ounces. The USB connector flips straight up, giving the Mino a more compact footprint. It also comes with a nice transflective 1.46” LCD display, which allows the user to still see the screen during bright daylight. It comes with a port for AV output and threaded tri-pod mount conveniently located in the center of the camera. The camera comes with 2GB of memory and is a piece of cake to use and takes a matter of mere seconds to learn how to use. All-in-all I like this device and the price of $150.00 is not bad either.

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June 26, 2008 | Filed Under Reviews | Leave a Comment 

An Alternative to Cable – It’s About Choices

I’m going to step back in time a little and reflect on what it was like to have cable TV years ago. You see, back then you had no choice in TV providers at all. If you wanted to watch TV back then you had two choices: 1) Watch 13 channels with a terrible “snowy” picture, unless your antenna all of a sudden got jarred one way and the picture would improve a little; or 2) Pay for whatever cable TV provider serviced your area at the time. Well, number 1 was never an option for me because I needed to watch some quality channels and my picture needed to be clear. Number 2 was what I was forced to accept at the time as there were no other options. So, when your cable went out, the customer service people would act like they cared, but you could tell by their tone of voice that had a non-chalant attitude towards the whole thing. And why shouldn’t they? It’s not like a person could say they were going to stop service and switch to Direct TV or something! We had no other service to turn to back then.

Nowadays we have a choice! It’s wonderful what competitors do for the economy – lower prices, better quality and let’s not forget about better customer service! With all the Direct TV Deals out there, I certainly understand why people have been switching to this newer and more innovative service. Direct TV is definitely the way of the future and I for one am looking forward to the ride.

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May 29, 2008 | Filed Under Reviews | Leave a Comment 

A New Las Vegas Show at Caesars Palace

Las Vegas, NV is probably one of my favorite places to visit in the United States. I love everything about it including the atmosphere of the city, the nightlife, the fast-paced gaming action in the casinos, the excellent food, the huge Hotels, and most of all the entertainment. I try and go at least once per year when I can and stay for as long as possible (or until I’m broke!)

Some of the biggest stars perform in the Las Vegas area casinos. I have seen many shows on my trips to Vegas and always look forward to these fantastic shows and their amazing venues. It is such a great way to take in the whole Las Vegas experience and unless you go to a live show you haven’t experienced Las Vegas to the fullest. I like to keep up to date on the latest news and recently learned that Celine Dion will be replaced by Cher at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Cher is scheduled to perform four times a week and the show is scheduled to start sometime in the beginning of May. It is a much anticipated performance and I imagine a sell-out crowd every night. If you plan on seeing this show, make sure and get your tickets early and remember to ask for Cher Tickets at Caesars Palace. Cher is one of the top performers and sellers for Vegas, rivaling other well known artists, so just remember that little tidbit of information when making your plans and schedule early.

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March 26, 2008 | Filed Under Reviews | Leave a Comment 

All That Glass

Spring is almost here and it’s that time of year again to do some remodeling of my house. Something I am considering this year is remodeling my bathroom and utilizing glass tile, as opposed to the standard ceramic tile. There’s just something about glass tile that provides a more authentic and at-home type of feeling. Besides that, glass tile makes a nice, bold statement anywhere in your house. The variations in the shape and color of the pieces create depth, and reflect the light giving it a natural glow, which is great if you are trying to brighten up a small room.

Since I do my own home improvement projects I usually check on the Internet to find a supplier that fits nicely into what kind of project I am contemplating working on. I am always very careful to choose a good supplier. In addition to the supplier, I tend to look closely at the quality of the product. And last but not least, I look into getting my products at the best possible prices.

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March 21, 2008 | Filed Under Reviews | Leave a Comment 

Information For The Home Buyer

I’ve always been frustrated with the home buying process. In fact, I put it right up there with other painful events such as buying a car or going to the Dentist. For me, buying a home always involved finding a real estate agent (who may or may not have your best interests in mind), painstakingly going through the MLS with the agent and spending hours of time and money driving around. I also hated the fact that a real estate agent thought they knew what the best house for me would be and would show me listings completely different than what I wanted. It was a very frustrating experience and something I have tried to stay away from.

Fast forward to present day. While looking into virginia real estate, I stumbled upon a website – drodio.com that offers the home buyer a much better way of buying a home. The site is loaded with useful tools such as a Google maps-based search tool, complete home buying how-to videos, a very powerful home search tool and lots more. In addition, a listing notice service will inform you if a home matching your criteria shows up on the MLS system. To top it all off, they have a free GPS loaner available to assist you in finding your listing. Now the best part about all of this is that all of these tools are absolutely free of charge.

If you ever need assistance whatsoever with the home buying process, they are always available with 24×7 phone support. I absolutely love their approach to the real estate home buying process. It is a unique and much appreciated service that was long overdue.

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March 8, 2008 | Filed Under Reviews | Leave a Comment 

Credit Cards For Bad Credit

You know what’s great about having a credit card? A credit card is easy to carry around and very convenient. It fits into a small pocket and is a hell of a lot better than fumbling around looking for cash. By the way, I never carry around a bunch of cash. Not only is it inconvenient but being the paranoid person I am if I ever lost my wallet, got pick pocketed or even robbed the cash would be irreplaceable, unlike a credit card where I could just call a toll-free number, place a stop on the card and that’s it. Can it be any easier?

The convenience of having a credit card cannot be overlooked. Gone are the days when you could walk around with a wad of cash and bully your way around the retail stores. Retailers look at credit cards the same way they look at cash. By the way, have you tried to rent a car with a wad of cash yet? Chances are the clerks will look at you as if you’re crazy. If you don’t have a credit card you will most likely be turned away for such things as renting a car. A credit card is the preferred choice for these agencies and many retailers so if you don’t have a credit card you may be left out. If you have bad credit then you need a bad credit credit card.

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March 1, 2008 | Filed Under Reviews | Leave a Comment