The Top 3 Best Tablet PC Bargains On The Market

Posted by Guest Shopper on April 30, 2012

It’s no secret that Apple has dominated the tablet PC market since the debut of their iconic iPad in early 2010. However, there’s a been a recent surge in the popularity of Android tablets. Once a mere sliver of the total pie, Android tablets now take up nearly 40% of market share. More importantly, other mobile operating systems like BlackBerry and Windows have made inroads that can’t be ignored. The fact of the matter is that the iPad isn’t the only option nowadays. Below, you’ll find a quick preview of three of the best bargains on the market at the moment when it comes to iOS alternatives on the tablet scene.

HTC Flyer

In the last few years, HTC has made quite a name for itself as an Android purveyor that’s nearly the equal of Samsung and just about as popular to boot. Their Flyer tablet is quite frankly just as impressive as any other tablet that’s out there. It rocks a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm CPU, 16 or 32 GB of internal storage and 1 GB of RAM, as well as microSD for storage expansion up to 32 GB of on-board space. For $380, the Flyer is a bargain, despite its relative girth at 13.2mm thick. Regardless, it features a beautiful Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread experience that defies expectations. For a budget Android tablet, the Flyer is the bee’s knees. In other words, it’s a steal at this price when performance is considered. Continue reading “The Top 3 Best Tablet PC Bargains On The Market” »

Five Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Sports Enthusiasts

Posted by Guest Contributor on January 27, 2012

We all know someone whose entire life seems to revolve around sports.  Between football, basketball, hockey, golf, and every other sport on ESPN and ESPN2 (who even knew there was such a thing as Russian Motoball?), these people just can’t seem to get their fill of sports.  Maybe they like to get outside and muddy it up with a round of soccer or rugby, or even participate in extreme sports like cliff-diving, ice-climbing, surfing, or parkour.  In any case, their love affair with all things sporting certainly makes it easy to find suitable gifts.  The only real problem is narrowing down the possibilities to find the perfect present for Valentine’s Day.  And here are a few that may hit the mark. Continue reading “Five Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Sports Enthusiasts” »

10 Great Gift Ideas for College Students

Posted by Guest Shopper on December 14, 2011

Do you know a college student that you plan to buy a gift for this holiday season? Here are 10 great gift ideas for any college student, with a range of options for your budget or your student’s preferences:

1. Tablet

Tablets are the hottest gadget this holiday season, and there are a range of options to fit any budget. Amazon’s Kindle Fire is a budget-friendly model with a lot of options for students to read books and surf the Web, and the popular iPad sits at the high end of the spectrum in terms of price and features. Continue reading “10 Great Gift Ideas for College Students” »