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Gift Guide Roundup to Start Black Friday Off Right
Although Black Friday is two days away, you'll want to start your plan of attack ASAP. With all the deals and savings you'll be raking in, having a shopping list can be an invaluable tool. Check out all of my holiday gift guides so far so you head into the crowds prepared.
Website of the Day: Honk
If you're on the market for a new ride, but can't seem to cut through all the mumbo jumbo of the auto reviews, check out Honk. It's a place that real consumers (like you and me) head to submit our unfiltered opinions on vehicles for others to read before buying. Reap the rewards from someone else's expensive experience, or learn how awesome that new hybrid car is despite your apprehension.
How Do You Prefer to Holiday Shop?
While perusing the news, I noticed two seemingly conflicting stories right beside each other on the same site. The headlines: "Online Retail Thriving This Holiday Season" and "A Site to Help People Shop Online Attracts Investors."
The two articles aren't actually contradictory, the first is a welcome optimistic look at the future of e-commerce with Forrester Research reporting that most online retailers turned a profit in 2008 as business continues to grow.
Old-Fashioned Cases For High-Tech Gadgets
I spotted (and loved) Thomas Paul's typewriter laptop case over the Summer, but just recently found even more retro-inspired cases. The Simpler Times Old-Fashioned Cases ($25 each) are made for a cell phone, digital camera, and MP3 player and feature super-retro versions of the modern-day gadgets they're meant to hold.
Given my love for vintage geekery, I'm definitely a fan of these cute cases.
Geek Tip: Avoid Extra Holiday Pounds With Lose It
For me, part of gearing up for the holiday season is the realization that I'm going to overindulge in holiday goodies from time to time. While this time of year isn't the best for trying to shed extra pounds, there's still benefit in watching what I'm eating — even if I allow myself a few "cheat" days here and there. Lose It!
Website of the Day: Gazaro
Holiday shopping. Jut typing the words gives me some serious anxiety, so any site that helps make my life a little bit easier is a good site in my book. If you're in the market for electronics or accessories, you'll like Gazaro, a site that monitors sales fliers and store websites, alerting you when an item you're looking for goes on sale.
Website of the Day: Is It Normal?
Usually whenever I have a "Is this normal?" question, I turn to Google to get my answer quickly and painlessly (not to mention, privately!). But now with a website called Is It Normal?, you can read a plethora of burning questions that have been submitted.
A High-Tech Way to Prevent Cell Phone Driving Distraction
A few months ago, I told you about a new program available for pre-order that turns off your cell phones once the key is in your car's ignition.
Now, there's another similar service to keep you safe and free from distraction while driving. ZoomSafer is a free service that uses your phone's GPS system to monitor your driving speed and prevent you from placing or receiving calls or texts when traveling over 10 miles per hour.
Will the Nook Be Your Next Favorite Gadget?
We're still a few weeks away from the launch of the Barnes and Noble Nook ($259), but I have a feeling it could be in the running to become one of my new favorite gadgets! I loved the Kindle when it first hit the shelves, and the Nook is definitely stacking up to its eReader competition. Its sleek design, controls and touch screen just scream for someone to pick it up, while the accessories and designer covers make me drool.
Website of the Day: It Made My Day
Sometimes, you just need a little digital pick-me-up, and today I'm here to bring you exactly that. Today's installment of Website of the Day is not only endlessly entertaining but may even give you a warm, fuzzy feeling inside. It Made My Day is a site where people can submit great moments they come across during their otherwise boring days.
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