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Archive for May 23rd, 2006

Macy’s installs iPod vending machines for those who carry around $300 in change

May 23

Posted by Tejas in MP3 Players | No Comments

Macy's plans to install 180 iPod vending machines -- made by a San Francisco company -- nationwide by fall, its chief executive said Friday. This has to be one of the most stupid ideas I've ever heard of...I can just see it now: "Mommy, mommy can I have $300 for the vending machine? I want an iPod" First of all, who in their right mind is going to buy a $300 MP3 player from a vending machine. What's next, [...]

Microsoft, Lenovo Launch “Pay As You Go” Computer

May 23

Posted by Tejas in Computers, Software | No Comments

Microsoft Corp. and Chinese-based computer maker Lenovo said Monday they will launch market trials for pay-as-you-go purchases of computers in China and India. Consumers will be able to purchase a Lenovo PC for about half its retail price and pay off the balance over time by purchasing pre-paid cards from Lenovo. Sounds like a good idea at first but they haven't clearly stipulated what happens when your "balance [...]

Trade up your Treo 650 for Treo 700p and get $150 cash back

May 23

Posted by Tejas in Bargains | No Comments

I don't even have a Treo 650 nor am I going to get a Treo 700p but I have to admit that this on the surface at least seems like a very good deal. Given that if you already have Treo 650 and want the new Treo 700p, you will most likely only need one - getting $150 for your old busted phone for the new hot stuff sounds too good to be true. read more [...]