As technology advances and advances, consumers are falling for more and more illusions. Here are four big ones to avoid:
1. Get a Mac for college/work. After all, you'll be using it a lot, so why not get the best?
Sure, you will be using your computer a lot, and Macs are nice, but you still shouldn't fall for this. First, Windows 7 is almost as good as Mac OS X Snow Leopard. Second, just because you'll be using your computer more, it doesn't mean that you'll need a better one. You'll only need a better one if you're doing more difficult tasks.
2. Getting a cell phone is a deal.
Okay, some cell phones have nice cameras and keyboards, maybe even a small touchscreen. But for less than $75 more, you could get access to hundreds of thousands of apps, an amazing platform for scheduling, email, web browsing, productivity and more, a very nice camera as well as access to a music store. Talk about deals.
3. I'm already getting a car that costs $25,000, why don't I just get this nice feature for $500? It's nothing compared to the price of the car...
Too many people add too many features to their car, because they think it isn't a lot compared to the price of their car. We must stop comparing extra features to the price of the car. For example, when considering a $1,200 package, think about whether you'd rather have it or a new MacBook Pro.
4. I need a lot of memory!
A lot of people go ahead and buy fancy 8GB flash drives, because they think they have a lot of documents to store on it. I have a lot of documents and files on my USB drive, and I've only used 0.3 GB. On my iPod Touch, I've only used 1.6 GB, and I have 90 apps. A 4 minute song takes only 0.004 GB!
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February 25, 2011
February 03, 2011
Why Apple's 27" LED Cinema Display is a Mistake
Apple has got to either shrink the size or the price of the $999 27" LED Cinema Display. Here's why it can't get paired with any Mac:
Mac Mini- A Mac Mini plus a 27" LED Cinema Display costs $1,699. For $100 less, you could get the 27" iMac, which has the same size display as well as WAY better tech specs
iMac 21.5"- That would cost you $2,199. For a goood $600 less, you could get the 27" iMac, with the same specs and the same size display.
iMac 27"- Excuse me, but that already has a 27" display.
Mac Pro - Buying one already costs around $3,000. Are you sure you're going to add an extra $1,000 to that?!
MacBook - If you're getting a MacBook (the cheapest Mac laptop), you must be trying to save money. And then spending another thousand bucks for a 27" display? Not too money-saving.
MacBook Air 11" - If the screen is too small, get the 13" MacBook Air. And that costs $1,400. Adding an extra $1,000? Not such a good idea.
MacBook Air 13" - Er... that costs $2,400?!
MacBook Pro 13" - If you aren't carrying it around more than 3 times a week, save $400 by going for the 15" MacBook Pro. The screen there is pretty big. While if you do carry it around more than 3 times a week, this is gonna cost you $2,200, and you should get the 13" MacBook Air. But pairing the MacBook Air 13" with a 27" LED Cinema Display costs $2,400.
MacBook Pro 15" or 17" - The screens are mega enough on these MacBooks. Oh, and it will cost you $2,800 or $3,300, depending on your size.
Mac Mini- A Mac Mini plus a 27" LED Cinema Display costs $1,699. For $100 less, you could get the 27" iMac, which has the same size display as well as WAY better tech specs
iMac 21.5"- That would cost you $2,199. For a goood $600 less, you could get the 27" iMac, with the same specs and the same size display.
iMac 27"- Excuse me, but that already has a 27" display.
Mac Pro - Buying one already costs around $3,000. Are you sure you're going to add an extra $1,000 to that?!
MacBook - If you're getting a MacBook (the cheapest Mac laptop), you must be trying to save money. And then spending another thousand bucks for a 27" display? Not too money-saving.
MacBook Air 11" - If the screen is too small, get the 13" MacBook Air. And that costs $1,400. Adding an extra $1,000? Not such a good idea.
MacBook Air 13" - Er... that costs $2,400?!
MacBook Pro 13" - If you aren't carrying it around more than 3 times a week, save $400 by going for the 15" MacBook Pro. The screen there is pretty big. While if you do carry it around more than 3 times a week, this is gonna cost you $2,200, and you should get the 13" MacBook Air. But pairing the MacBook Air 13" with a 27" LED Cinema Display costs $2,400.
MacBook Pro 15" or 17" - The screens are mega enough on these MacBooks. Oh, and it will cost you $2,800 or $3,300, depending on your size.
January 30, 2011
How to Save $930 on Cell Phone Service!
You're out shopping for a smartphone at a low price when you come across the Samsung Intercept, a 3G Android smartphone with a 3.2" touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard. And the price is only $100! So, you go ahead and buy that phone paired with the Sprint Everything Plan. After two years of service, you'll have spent a total of $1,780. Well, you've made a huge mistake. If you had got that same phone on Virgin Mobile without a contract, sure, it would've costed $250 upfront, but you would've saved 45 dollars per month on service. So if you got the Samsung Intercept on Virgin Mobile, after two years you would've only spent $850, and saved $930. So, the lesson is, next time you're out shopping for an inexpensive phone, don't look for the cheapest upfront price, look for the cheapest carrier. My recommendations for cheap carriers are Virgin Mobile (which offers 300 minutes and unlimited texting and data for $25/mo., and uses Sprint's 3G network), Metro PCS (which offers unlimited talk, text, and data for $40/mo.) and, if you rarely ever use your phone, Tracfone (which offers 100 minutes for $10/mo., and partners with many 2G networks.).
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