Once in a while (OK, every week) you got to let go and just splurge even if it kills ya.
Today’s splurge items aren’t so bad; they’re really cool and on the affordable side depending on what your budget is.
Kodak announced yesterday a new line of Cloud Print-friendly all-in-one devices, which let users print documents without all of those pesky cords. The imaging company is rolling the Hero 3.1, 5.1, 6.1, 7.1 and 9.1. The low-end 3.1 features a 2.4-inch display and does printing, scanning, and copying for $99, while the top of the line 9.1 adds faxing, a 4.3-inch display, a 30 page automatic document feeder, automatic two-sided printing and Smart Sensor technology to the mix at $249. The $199 6.1, meanwhile, is the most business-minded of the bunch, with its home office networking capabilities. All of the models will be available this month.
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If you’ve been to the movies lately, chances are you’ve seen the advert for the Droid Bionic, the new Motorola 4G phone for Verizon’s LTE service. It’s a head-scratcher that advert is … You’re not really sure if you’re watching a preview for the Hunger Games or something for chewing gum.
Anyhow, the Droid Bionic is here finally and could be yours for $300. Head to Verizon for details.
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For $200 you can own this on-ear active / passive MDR-NC200D headphones by Sony. Released yesterday, the headphones which 40mm drivers in each ear, 22-hour battery and includes a folding design. For $150, users wanting portability can cop the smaller in-ear MDR-NC100Ds, which have a lower price tag and 13.5mm drivers.
Both headphones feature Sony’s “Artificial Intelligence Noise-Cancelling” technology, which claims to automatically reduce ambient noise by around 98.2 percent.
Head to Sony for details.
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Financial Advice: Eat Less, Exercise More.
True, our economy has left us in a slump but there are things we can do to beat the doldrums in our wallets and in our minds. Our advice? Eat less and exercise more.
Spending money on food that will kill you, fried things, sugar, booze, etc. depresses the wallet and the body. Buy foods that will boost your mood as well as help your body. Exercise to lift your spirits and to keep yourself fit. Exercise has proven to be a major mood booster. All a can of beer does make you fat and tired.
