So my phone has been playing up and I cannot decide which phone I want. So my dearest hubby used it as an excuse to upgrade his! Like he really needs one, he only just got his for what… Christmas? The only issue is that his phones always cost loads, which I guess in return means that we are going to put our plasma mounts for our new TV to one side and wait a little longer before buying it! C’est la vie!
I saw the phone that I would like to buy, now that I decided to withhold my spending for a while. Yes, I am trying to be prudent in this economic crisis. I must say that the shops are making it so hard with all the promotions available. Anyway, I digress, I love the new Ericsson phone with a 12 Megapixel camera but I cannot get one just yet here in the Isle of Man. Not that it matters so much, because it does not depend on the phone but on the cell towers to reflect on the reception (and unless you live very centrally in IOM)… so for now I guess Iwill wait. You never know… maybe Santa drops me one in my stocking!!!
I did tell you we were upgrading our TV system to have a host of satellite channels. OK, now I am not the most technological person but thankfully my hubby is. So I shall explain it in simple terms.
He purchased a box called a dream-box. Yes, I know, he did the shopping for a change! Then he somehow hooked it to our wifi and to our computer. Somehow he added online backup so that he can save programs even when we are not around. And last but not least subscribed to a bunch of satellite channels.
It works really well. I get to see lots of channels. He gets a new toy to play with. Now my only thing is to find a way to find out what is showing on the channels. I mean I could go to say BBC or ITV or Paramount to find out what is showing…. but that gets a bit complicated. Maybe its time to RTFM!!
Can you believe it… woolies is back!!
Ok! It is only available online and not quite as good as it used to be… but its back.
They have a limited selection but they do have entertainment items, Ladybird clothing and toys!
So I am off to test them… and will let you know how it goes!
I know that the first couple of months with a new baby can be a bit mind blowing, so I have talked my hubby into upgrading our satellite subscription, after all day time TV has never been good. But this got my sweet technology addicted hubby talking about new TV’s, plasma mounts, LCD’s, etc etc. Personally I am happy with our bog standard TV but then again, who am I to complain? After all I do enjoy the advantages of his technology addiction. So perhaps I will let him go ahead and indulge in a little technology shopping!
I thought about buying my hubby a watch for our anniversary. It’s our 10th Anniversary and it is meant to be tin or aluminium, so I thought a watch would be a great idea. So I started looking at the IWC Automatic and then it dawned on me that his current watch includes a USB thingy and his previous watch showed videos and all his watches are technology based!! What chance do I have of choosing the right one for him! But still perhaps a watch is the way to go!!
I am not sure why I keep getting asked what flash memory is. I mean I can tell you where you can buy some from but explain it? I am not sure I can. You see I am a shopaholic not a techie person. I will try to give an explanation (which means in future I can just refer people here) but if you think you might want a more detailed explaination, then you might want to Ask Owen.
So flash memory is a way of storing information in technological gadgets. This is most often in items like Cameras but can also be found in toys (my son has toys with memory cards), pianos (my hubby’s electric piano has a slot) and even in phones (so you can do more).
There are different types of memory and essentially the difference is the size of the card. They also come with different memory sizes. The size you need is dependant on what you want it for. Here is a list of types of cards but there may be more types:-
Now, different places have different prices and they can vary greatly. You have to bear in mind postage. I have seen them for sale at a penny but then the cost of postage was riddiculous. So this is one area you do need to compare prices. I tend to pick mine at 7 Day Shop simply because I always order photographic stuff and so I am not paying postage specifically for the memory. I am sure there are better prices than 7 Day Shop but as I said, if you are picking up other photographic stuff, then they become reasonably cheap.
Beyond that, there is very little I can tell you. However, if you are in photography, I personally prefer say 2 x 1GB card than 1 x 2GB card because it means I always have one empty to take more shots. But that is my 2 cents. Hope this answered some questions about Memory Cards.
Finally a store that specialises in TV Stands. Just TV stands is a new store that sells all sorts of TV stands. Considering the range of TV’s around… this is no mean feat. I mean what with flat screens, LCD’s, traditional tellies etc. Finding the right stand is not easy to say the least. Most annoying of all is often unless you buy the stand with the TV you cannot end up buying a separate stand. At least, now there is a choice. You are also not confined to the boring manufacturers stand!
Here is their press release….
“New UK online Just TV Stands store launched this week specialising in the latest designs of TV Stands.
Just TV Stands offer a full range of quality TV stands and TV accessories. All our TV stands include cable management systems that hide all the cables and wires from your audio visual equipment. This makes sure that the look of your new TV stand isn’t ruined by messy cables poking out everywhere.
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We offer TV stands from a range of leading TV stand designers. We currently offer Origin TV stands, Ateca TV stands and GT TV stands. All of these stands are designed and manufactured using the very highest quality materials.
Just TV stands are based in the UK and all our TV stands and TV accessories are delivered FREE OF CHARGE from the Just TV stands offices in West Yorkshire. This ensures that your new TV stand will be delivered quickly and minimises the chances of any problems.
The Just TV stands website offers a full range of payment options including Google checkout and protx. Just TV stands also accepts all major credit cards and offer a fully secure payment system. So you can be sure that when you pay for your new TV stand you can rest assured that your bank details are in safe hands.”
Woolies have a sale…. Including a laptop at under £250!!
Plus if you click on the Woolworths link below and use this code WWCLEAROUT you get a further 10% discount…. Cool HUH!! I just bought a laptop!!
Sometimes I think that I am not a shopaholic at all. I love shopping and I do buy a whole bunch of stuff including unnecessary items. But I seriously think that this takes the biscuit and perhaps the coffee, dinner and a few books too!!
Someone thought that it was a great idea to buy this mega Nintendo console.
