Nerdy Gadget Review - Nokia N810 Internet Tablet

I have a friend, who, up until about a year ago, didn't have a cell phone other than a cheap little thing he kept in the car in case of emergency. I don't think he even knew the number to it. Recently, I decided that I would go that direction as far as a cell phone; just a cheap little thing I kept in my bag in case of emergency, and to be reachable by those close to me. I would use no regular phone number for business, rather, I would route all correspondence through email or IM.  

So, I began a 6 month long search for a computer that would fit in my pocket and keep me connected to the world. I read review after review and studied all the spec sheets. My final 2 choices were the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet and the Apple iPod Touch. After reading several times that the resolution on the Touch was inferior to the Nokia and a few comparisons of the Touch to a "baby toy", I went with Nokia.

A month ago, I received my Nokia N810 and I've used it almost daily. What I was looking for, was a computer in my pocket, but not necessarily a phone. The N810 was within my budget and appeared to have everything I needed:

• GPS enabled 
• touchscreen technology
• Skype/Internet calling compatible with built in webcam (make calls just like a phone)
• bluetooth enabled
• multi-tasking capabilities (browsing while chatting while Skyping = cool)
• plenty of memory including up to 8G expandable 
• Linux Maemo OS 5.2
• QWERTY keyboard onscreen and off
• built in Wi Fi and WiMax

I purchased it secondhand through eBay for $160, and the best deal at the time for a new one was running about $250. Amazon now offers the Internet Tablet as low $197.99.

Round 2 Vintage Clearance Sale - Tucson

TGR Amsterdam & Cologne Valentines Day was fantastic, thank you so much to all visitors! I got some sweet vintage into the hands of new owners, MUCH better than having it sit in boxes in the desert.

This Sunday will be round 2 of Vintage mode, clothing & accessories, at dealer & resale prices. ALL NEW STUFF .

The first 12 visitors get a gift box with goodies inside! (no purchase necessary, just be one of the first 12 to show up at 8am!!!)

If you didn't claim your $5 Gown Rack credit on V-day (given to fans of our FB page), make sure and use it this Sunday.

See you Sunday, Tucson!

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Round 2 - Vintage Clearance

Time:8:00AM Sunday, February 21st

Location:107 W. 5th Street - Habitation Realty

Valentines Day Vintage Sale in Tucson!

Tucson Studio Vintage Sale - dealer & resale prices

Host:	Habitation Realty & The Gown Rack
Type:	Rummage Sale - Vintage

Date:	Sunday, February 14, 2010
Time:	8:05am - 12:05pm
Location:	107 W. 5th St.
	Tucson, Arizona
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Description 

The Gown Rack is doing some spring cleaning early in the Tucson storage studio.

TGR is selling off most of its vintage inventory and we are doing it at cost and dealer prices. If you are a re-seller, or a frugalista, bargain-hunter or vintage lover, this event might be worth your time.

THIS SALE IS MOSTLY VINTAGE DRESSES!!!!!!! There will be some jewelry as well as handbags, shoes and a few pieces of furniture, but The Gown Rack specializes in vintage female attire; cocktail dresses, gowns, jumpsuits, we have a hawaiian summer top, sexy 60's halters, and the winter merchandise (coats) are going to cost as little as a buck.

This network only goes so far, so please spread the word to your Tucson friends who may be interested.

This sale is hosted by the good folks at Habitation Realty and organized by E L Hadfield. This is on Valentines Day 2010 during the hours of 8 - noon. Please don't come early, you'll just be in the way.

Anyone who is or becomes a fan of our Facebook page by V-day, get's $5 credit to spend at the sale! (and prices range from 5 bucks to 25 bucks, on AVERAGE) Also, the first 10 people to RSVP get 25% off any one item!

Paper(cash) or plastic (credit/debit) payments accepted. We gladly accept Euro and wouldn't dream of charging an exchange fee.

*** Free coffee until 10 AM***

Create More Time & Help the Environment

Posted by: Dr. Mercola
January 05 2010

One of the simplest ways for you to cut down on your environmental footprint may be to do more of your shopping online. Compared with buying online, purchasing an item in a store may have an environmental impact that’s 50 times higher, and carbon emissions may be 15 times greater.

The study, which was conducted by MindClick GSM, a sustainability consulting firm, may give some added incentives for those of you who prefer to shop from behind your computer instead of going to the mall.
It also builds on prior research, including a study by Carnegie Mellon University’s Green Design Institute, which found that shopping online reduces environmental impact with 35 percent less energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions than shopping in a store. 
Why do brick-and-mortar stores take such an environmental toll? Typically retailers have products shipped from a distributor to a regional warehouse, and then distributed to individual stores. This requires not only extra energy but also extra packaging. Customers then drive to and from the store, and take their purchases home in another package, typically a plastic bag.
There are, of course, many variables that these studies did not take into account. For instance, those people who walk to a store or take public transportation. Or those who frequent local merchants selling local goods, which therefore have not been transported great distances. Factors such as these may make local shopping friendlier than online.
In general, however, the emerging evidence is showing that shopping online is far better for the environment than driving to the mall.

What May be Even Better for the Environment than Shopping Online?

Shopping less overall. 
Buying “stuff” you don’t really need can take a massive toll on the environment, in many more ways than you may realize. If you have not seen it yet, I highly recommend you watch The Story of Stuff, as it does a phenomenal job of illustrating the real effects of over-consumption and over-production.

All of this “stuff” -- the electronics, the toys, the clothes and all the other material goods that we in the United States use to express our very own personal value -- carry a hefty price tag, not just for your wallet but also for the planet and the people who live on it.

The Story of Stuff shows just how all these products end up in your home, detailing the processes of extraction (trashing the planet), production (adding in toxic chemicals), distribution, consumption and ultimately disposal. The impact all of this has on communities at home and abroad are hidden from your view, yet it is immense.
This is a complex, interactive web that many of us fail to fully appreciate.

How to Protect Your Identity When Shopping Online

While convenience is often cited as the biggest benefit to shopping online, safety is typically the greatest concern. Many online stores may not encrypt the credit cards that you give them and store them in a database that makes them vulnerable to hackers. This puts you at risk for abuse of your credit card or even worse, identity theft.
Our store does encrypt cards and does not put you at risk.
When shopping elsewhere online, many credit card companies have responded to this risk by allowing you to obtain a temporary credit card that is only good for one time. Check your credit card's website for information.
Further, sites that display "https" before their address when you're entering sensitive information and those displaying certification symbols from TRUSTe and other organizations are among the safest sites on the Web, so look for these symbols before you buy.
Our store is a participant in the TRUSTe Privacy Seal Program.

More Tips for Greener Shopping

In general, purchasing locally sourced and locally crafted goods, from a local merchant, will be best for the environment and your local economy. For items you cannot get made locally, seek out responsible companies that do not exploit people or the environment to make your purchases from.
Finally, make the switch from paper or plastic bags to cloth shopping bags. Each reusable shopping bag you use has the potential to eliminate hundreds, if not thousands, of disposable bags over its lifetime.

YouTube Debut - Be there for the first upload

The Gown Rack has a YouTube channel now, just created today. There aren't any uploads yet, but I think it'll be a great way to share some of the lovely things seen over here on this side of the globe. Sometimes, photos just aren't enough and our blog caps videos at 100mb (thumbs down sign).


Uploads will come soon, but why not subscribe now? 


Stay in the know, and be there for TGR's YouTube debut! 


Subscribe to the CHANNEL from THIS LINK.


Thank you friends & subscribers!

Power Plaid for the winter months, $10 Hoop Earrings from TGR, and a man's answer so full of BS, it actually makes sense.

If you'd like a splash of plaid for you and/or your home, check out the plaid gear I have listed on pages 2-4 of my catalog, including a plaid cookie jar in the shape of a handbag. Didn't think something like that existed, did you?

This clever question/answer is so full of BS, it makes perfect sense.

Q: How can men sit on their asses all day without moving?

A: Men have very powerful sets of sitting muscles developed by
evolution that enable us to sit for extended periods of time without getting tired. In prehistoric times, it was often necessary to sit in one spot for extended periods of time while hunting for prey. The more successful hunters were able to sit very still for very extended periods of time thereby passing on this ability to their progeny. The fidgety types were all gobbled up by saber- toothed tigers, etc. The end result is that almost all modern men are born with this innate ability.

Diamond Cut Platinum Hoop Earrings for €6 !

I mean, get the look of diamond cut platinum hoop earrings and pay just €6. ($8.75) Fashion Jewelry. Free shipping in Germany and surrounding EU countries, except Italy because they don't care for junk from other countries. For shipping to the U.S., add $1.25 to the unit price. (That's 10 bucks in case you have trouble with numbers). Limited quantities available from my lovely Cologne distributor, better email me first if you plan on ordering 20 million pairs. Purchase using the Pay Now button on the left side of our home page. Item Description: Fashion Hoop Earrrings

These earrings were made for candlelight/dim light because they are cut with that in mind. Inside, outside, front & back. Ladies, if your man gives you a cheap & cool gift from the heart, don't hate, appreciate! See video.

                                                   

Tunes from/for Tuners

I frequently get emailed new music thanks to the wonderful musical network that is MySpace. I check out everything that is sent to me, even if it takes me days to get around to it. I mean weeks. Out of, say, 80 songs, there are sometimes one or two that don't irritate me within the first 4 seconds. Sometimes I wait 15 seconds or so before the shutting the noise down. I think that's fair enough. I've decided to share those with you that, this month, I was able to listen to in their entirety. 


'Look at Me'- Mirrors
Listen on MySpace

'Deadbeat Summer' - Neon Indian
Listen on MySpace

'Felix Da Houscat/ Radio S' - Shinichi Osawa

Sorry, changed my mind about that last one.

For a moment, I was digging La Roux, with one album out now in the States. Although 'Quicksand' is quite catchy, I left my player on repeat and it played 'In for the Kill' and 'Quicksand' three times each, and now I cannot stand the singer's voice.  Therefore, no link. 

FYI - Neon Indian plays:

Nov 21 2009 8:00P

Club congress

Tuscon, Arizona

If one of my peeps can get to this show, please let me know how the live performance is! I have also added 'Deadbeat Summer' to my MySpace page music player  if you want to check it out there.