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SugarSync Announces Data Sharing & Backup for Business

Yes, I’m always harping on the importance of backing up your data, particularly with one of the many online backup services mentioned in my Sponsors page.  However, one of the ones I find most fascinating (SugarSync) just announced a “Business” version of their service.  The business version allows you to group users under a single . . . → Read More: SugarSync Announces Data Sharing & Backup for Business

Peek Pronto: Email Anywhere

Do you like staying in touch with people?  Are you constantly checking your email?   Have you yet to buy a smartphone because the complexity and cost of data services ($30-$50 per month) sounded too daunting?

Let me introduce you to a nifty little device called the Peek Pronto.   It is about the size . . . → Read More: Peek Pronto: Email Anywhere

Navigation on Smartphones – Are we there yet?

Navigation/GPS systems were born as an answer to the most annoying road trip question you’ll get from your passengers – “Are we there yet?” I have read numerous articles on the Internet claiming that these new Navigation apps for Smartphones mark the end of the standalone GPS/Navigation unit (by manufacturers such as Tom-Tom or Garmin). I ask myself the usual question: Are we there yet? After having spent the past weekend on the road, with extensive use of my “smartphone navigation” application, the answer appears to be “No.” . . . → Read More: Navigation on Smartphones – Are we there yet?

How to Sync Google Calendar and Contact with your Blackberry and Multiple Computers

If you’re like me, you have multiple (such as “Work” and a “Personal”) computers.   With multiple computers comes the daunting task of managing multiple sets of scheduling and contact information.  I have posted before about how I was syncing multiple calendars using my Blackberry.  In that scenario, I was manually syncing my calendars back and . . . → Read More: How to Sync Google Calendar and Contact with your Blackberry and Multiple Computers

Archos Internet Tablet – Ultimate Personal Media and Internet Device

If you’re looking for the ultimate personal media player, you won’t find it at the Apple store.  Amazon just listed the Archos 5 Internet Tablet for $390.  While it may be a bit pricey, this thing has pretty much ALL the bells and whistles you could ask for in a device which can surf . . . → Read More: Archos Internet Tablet – Ultimate Personal Media and Internet Device

Blackberry Messenger 5

I just read on CNET that Research in Motion has just released a new version of the Blackberry Messenger application.    This program allows you to send messages, pictures, and files similar to sending emails.  This also gives you greater flexibility than SMS/MMS text messages.    One of the new features I like, you can . . . → Read More: Blackberry Messenger 5

Amazon Kindle e-Reader Price Drop!

Just an FYI:

If you’re an avid reader, but haven’t wanted to pony up the cash for one of Amazon’s Kindle e-Readers just yet, today may be a good day to take another look.  Amazon just announced a $40 price cut for the 2nd Generation Kindle down to $259.  Additionally, they just announced a version . . . → Read More: Amazon Kindle e-Reader Price Drop!