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Now that you are replacing your incandescent light bulbs with energy efficient fluorescent ones, you can continue to keep the planet green by recycling them. Inspired by a Popular Science ad, LinuxH4x0r gives you instructions to transform them into mini-greenhouses with epoxy glue, a socket, a washer, a small plastic cup, soil, and a plant or seed. Note that cutting open a bulb requires some skill, so don’t make this a project for your kids. And if that’s too difficult, try the ghetto version out of an old soda bottle.
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| Instructables
Gallery: DIY Light Bulb Greenhouse
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Motorola W755 Flip Phone
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, GPS, Hot Deals, Wireless / WiFi,
Verizon’s newest mobile offering is the Motorola W755 cellie. The black slate or purple flip phone has a 1.3 megapixel cam, a memory card slot, Bluetooth capability, VZ Navigator GPS, text and multimedia ability, and a music player with external controls. It supports Verizon’s 3G EV-Do network and, as per usual, there is an online deal attached. The $119.99 price with a 2-year contract and a $50.00 instant discount knocks that sucker down to a feasible $69.99.
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SomethingStore Offers Gifts Sight Unseen
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Hot Deals, Internet, Misc. Tech,
Are you the type that can never resist a grab bag? That’s the idea behind the SomethingStore, created after an inspiration by sites such as Woot. For $10.00 (free shipping,) they will send you a random gift. What they choose could be a video game, retail gift card, software, designer jeans, a kitchen appliance, or gourmet chocolates. While it may be refurbished, the site promises that it will also be legal. If you are tempted, you are not alone. The SometingStore claims over 10,000 somethings have already been ordered.
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Venturer Digital-to-Analog Converter Box
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Hot Deals, Misc. Tech,
If you were one of those who jumped early on the DOC Digital to Analog TV coupon giveaway, then you probably know that you only have 90 days to use it and are probably close to the end of the line. We did some shopping over the weekend and found most Wal-marts were out of the converters. We did manage to find two at Targé. Although there was one from GE for about $60.00, we opted for the cheapy Venturer for $47.99. By the way, they add tax to the original cost before taking the price of the $40.00 coupon off, but two boxes for $21.74 is still a decent deal. And if you buy a digital TV before next February, we suspect there will be plenty of others who would love to have your converters.
Read More | Venturer
Gallery: Venturer Digital-to-Analog Converter Box
We get around on the Net a lot, so how come some of us just found out about faxZero? For those of you who may not know either, the site offers you 2 free faxes a day with a maximum of 3 pages. You cut and paste the info or add a file by link and there you go. What’s the catch? A simple cover page with ad which doesn’t count as one of yours.
The site claims over 600,000 faxes have been sent in the last two years and we believe it. And if you fax a lot, their premium service will only set you back $1.99 each (payable by Paypal,) has no ad on the cover page, and you can have up to 15 pages.
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We so dig finding free stuff on the Net for you! This time it is Nine Inch Nails’ new release “The Slip.” While Prince offered a free single with his last album, you can download this one in its entirety. The formats include MP3, FLAC, M4A, or WAVE. Each one includes a PDF with artwork and credits. If you like what you hear on your PC or laptop, NIN is hoping you will also purchase their CD this summer. Click here for download.
Read More | U.S. News
Gallery: NIN Releases Free Album Download
Pod Hotel, Inexpensive Travelers Friend
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Hot Deals, Internet, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
Ever get ticked off at the airport because of a delayed or canceled flight and have to crash there (no pun intended)? There is hope for travelers with the Pod Hotel. $89.00 buys you 7 x 12 feet of sleep space with climate control, an iPod docking station, wireless internet, and LCD TV with no remote. The down side is that you have to share bathrooms, you cannot smoke in them, and there is not much moving around space. Originating in Japan as far back as 1979, they are now available in London and Amsterdam, having been built early this year, as well as one in New York City that was built last year. There are now plans for expansion which sounds to us like a great idea for a budding entrepreneur.
Read More | the Pod Hotel
Gallery: Pod Hotel, Inexpensive Travelers Friend
Refurbished TomTom GO 510
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: GPS, Hot Deals, Portable Audio / Video, Transportation, Wireless / WiFi,
We keep waiting for the price of GPS receivers to get down to a decent price so that we can stop getting lost. The Refurbished TomTom GO 510 might be the answer. It has a 4-inch screen, a built-in light sensor, hands free usage with Bluetooth, iPod control, and a home dock. It speaks in 36 languages even if you only need one and you can get a one month free trial for traffic reports and road conditions. The Go 510 can be yours for the incredibly low price of $149.00. Not a bad deal for a device that retails new around $400.00. By the way, it comes with a year warranty if you have misgivings about investing in a device that isn’t new.
Read More | Tiger GPS
Gallery: Refurbished TomTom GO 510
Amazon Opens Grocery Department
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Hot Deals, Smart Home, Internet,
How spooky is this? Amazon has become an Internet Costco, offering food through Amazon Grocery and is offering instant rebates to boot. Imagine saving up to 50% on Hersey’s Chocolate, up to 25% on Ragu and Bertolli Microwavable Pouches, and 50% off Bentley’s Tea. Sign up for their Subscribe & Save Service and save an extra 15% off their regular price, free shipping and automated reordering.
We were notified by the site by e-mail because we recently bought on of those kewl Automatic Shower Cleaners with a gift certificate someone had given us. We got the $30.00 to $40.00 item for about $22.00. If this is some indication of the future of home and garden products that will not only save us money but gas as well, we are all for it.
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Refurbished Zen V Plus at Creative
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Handhelds, Hot Deals, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Grab a refurbished Zen V Plus for Mom’s Day in pukey pink and white or gross green and black from Creative. With FM tuner and voice recorder, the 2GB MP3 Player features the characteristic 1.5-inch color screen and will play refurbished music, photos and videos (just kidding.) Order one at the very discounted price of $35.99. If you already have a player, they are also offering Live! Cams, earphones, speakers, a travel mouse and other goodies at reduced prices, with free shipping on orders over $99.99. That’s a lot of mother love.
Read More | Creative
Gallery: Refurbished Zen V Plus at Creative
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