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HP Touchpad – Buying Tech on It’s Way Out

manchuk — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:46:16 +0000

This week HP announced that they are discontinuing all WebOS devices including the HP Touchpad. So what did they do with the excess stock they had? Blew them out at fire sale prices. Starting at $99 for the 16GB model, these tablets went quickly. Although $99 is a steal of a price for any tablet. Is it worth buying? Here are a few things to consider when buying any gadget that is on it’s way out

Support – When you buy a new gadget you usually get anywhere form 90 days to one year of faree support. If you are buying from a store or brand that is going out of business it is important to ask the sales person what support is offered. Check the manufactures website for warranty information.

Product Updates – Since the device you are buying is probably not going to see any updates, you should be ready to accept the device for how it functions today. However it is good to do a search before you buy to see what communities are out there that may offer updates and modifications made by the fans of the device. Some products carry a long life after production because of the dedication of the fans of the product.

Build Quality – Do some research on other users experience with the product. If people commonly see issues after 15 months and the gadget only carries a warranty of 12 months. It is good to know what you are getting into before you spend your heard earned cash.

Overall it is not bad to buy gadgets that are no longer being produced. In most cases you do save a lot of money It is best to know what you are getting into so you are not disappointed when and if it breaks.

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Android Users at Risk?

manchuk — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:46:49 +0000

Security expert Riley Hassell has announced that he has found a few security issues within Google’s Android operating system. During an interview, on Thursday, he mentioned that a number of widely used Android applications that can benefit the hackers and make the phones more susceptible for attack. He did not specifically name the security issues or applications. However this does raise the question. Are any mobile device platforms any safer?

In our opinion we say no. This is not specific to Android. Any tablet or mobile phone that you can install applications on or enter your personal information into is at risk. It is the job of the Apple’s and Google’s out there to update their code to reduce known risk on their operating systems. They cannot be totally be accountable, we as users have a role too.

Keep Up to Date - When your mobile device tells you that updates are available, install the updates. This way if you do happen to go to a webpage or install a program that puts you at risk your operating system can help defend you.

Don’t Trust 3rd Party Sources – Android devices have the Android Market place. Apple has it’s app store. Blackberry has it’s App World. Installing applications from the manufactures sites is the safest place to get applications. These companies closely monitor the applications they make available to ensure the apps are compatible with the device and safe for you.

The Web is Still the Web – Just like on a desktop computer, your information is as safe as the site you post it on to. Good habits like keeping an eye out for suspicious URL’s and not posting personal information like your address or banking information go a long way.

As mobile devices become more sophisticated the risk for security issues will increase. We need to practice the same habits we have done for desktops and laptops for some time now.

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Hello world!

manchuk — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 18:47:17 +0000

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging!

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