Why isn’t Gas Cheap Anymore?
Filed under: About Numbers and Measurement, Technology
| Summary: There may be a better way to find cheap gasoline than to drive around your neighborhood watching the gas station signs. Some Internet web sites can help you find cheap gasoline. |
A lot of us – most of us – have felt it these past several weeks: that feeling of utter disbelief when pulling up to the pump to gas up our cars. $2.00 a gallon? $2.30? $2.60? $3.00? Higher?! But then there’s that moment when it all comes home: you stand there, pump in hand, watching the numbers fly by. Is it really possible that it’s costing $40, $50, $60 to gas and go?
NiMH Rechargeable AA AAA Batteries
| Summary: NiCad and NiMH Rechargeable batteries are better for the environment and can save you a lot of money in the long run. |
My friend, Doug Boehmer asked: “have you ever researched rechargeable batteries? I kinda like Radio Shack Nimh, but I wonder what your opinion is …”
Using rechargable batteries can save you a lot of money and I’m sure you know that rechargeable batteries are better for the environment than disposable batteries.
Current rechargeable NiMH (nickel metal hydride) batteries perform the same or better than to the one-time batteries you pay $1 each for at the store, but rechargeables can be reused a couple hundred times or more. So, each rechargeable NIMH battery can literally save you a hundred dollars or more over its lifetime.
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FM Radio / MP3 Boombox built in speakers only $21
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The retail price for this Philips 256MB Shoqbox MP3 player / FM boombox is $160 and it sells on eBay for $60 or more, but you can buy a refurbished one, direct from the manufacturer, for only $21 with free shipping. That’s more than 85% off the retail price!
85% off, only $21 and only available while supplies last. Use the link below:
Click here for the Refurbished Philips 256MB MP3 Boombox
* Philips® PSS110 ShoqBox 256MB MP3 player and FM radio, allows you to enjoy superb sound with powerful bass at home or away with the uniquely portable ShoqBox audio player.
* Savor 60 MP3 or 120 WMA songs in dynamic sound with XSL Acoustics.
* Innovative use of high-tech materials like titanium cone and neodymium magnet deliver sound output that’s nearly double the power of a traditional speaker driver of the same size.
* A pair of tiny yet powerful speakers that deliver powerful bass with sound big enough to fill a room!
* Your ShoqBox with built-in speakers is small enough to carry or fit anywhere.
* Bring your presentations to life or sit back and enjoy big sounds.
* Features:
o Powerful sound from a sleek design
o Enjoy MP3 and WMA playback
o Play secure WMA (DRM) songs from online music services
o Stores up to 16 hours of music (MP3 & WMA)
o Built-in speakers featuring XSL Acoustics for dynamic sound
o Wake up to your own music or alarm
o More music with Digital FM Radio with 10 station presets
o Freedom to listen to music anywhere
o Use as portable speakers for any music player or PC
o Enjoy up to 14-hour music playback
o Use as portable speakers
o Built-in rechargeable battery
o Travel case, AC/DC charger, USB cable and audio cables included
Cheap digital camera prints
| Summary: I found an incredible deal on cheap 8×10 prints purchased on the Internet. The prints were printed on Kodak paper, were excellent quality and came from a surprising place, thousands of miles away. |
My family and I began taking digital pictures a few years ago shortly after purchasing our first digital camera (at which point I sold my Nikon SLR 35mm film camera and never looked back).
Several digital cameras later we’ve collected thousands of images, yet printed very few of them. We’ve tried printing at home, but were never really satisfied with the quality. Occasionally we’d bring them to our local pharmacy to their photo processing lab, but found that it was just as expensive as traditional film processing. We’ve found that locally our local Sam’s and Cosco have the best price, so for traditional prints, we usually head there.
How do I choose a cheap kid-friendly digital camera?
| Summary: It’s easy to find an inexpensive, decent quality, kid friendly digital camera if you search for one with these few popular options and features. |
Recently, a friend of mine asked about recommendations for a digital camera for kids. My young daughter has owned a few digital cameras in the past few years, so in this article I’ll describe the configuration that has worked out the best for us and for her.
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