What would you call it?

Posted in This Just In... on April 16th, 2009 by gkrakow

shaver_cellphone_rong_zun_758_dual_sim_standby_quadband_mobile_phone_cellphone_mobile_phone_summThe newly announced Rong Zun 758 is a quad-band GSM world phone. It has a 2.6-inch screen, Bluetooth, 0.3 MP camera, MP3-MP4 music file support, video recording capabilities, FM radio, stereo speakers and a microSD card slot.

The handset also handles two SIM cards at the same time so you can use the phone here on your U.S. carrier’s network (AT&T or T-Mobile) and also access much lower calling rates by using a “local” company’s SIM overseas.

Oh yes, in addtion to the cell phone features the Rong Zun 758 is also an electric shaver! I can’t make this stuff up. When you open the bottom cover you’re greeted by electric shaver blades.

One retailer suggests you can shave, take a photo of your clean face and send it off to your friends. Insert your own smart comment here.

The Rong Zun 758, reportedly marketed by China Mobile, is physically quite small and inexpensive. Prices buzz-in between $125 and $175, depending on where and how many you buy.

But buyers beware. Retailer ucables.com, warns that the phones does not come with CE certification marking. Any purchase is at your own risk.

There’s no warning about using the shaver and talking on the phone at the same time.

$$$ for your old gadgets

Posted in This Just In... on April 16th, 2009 by gkrakow

rstradein2At Radio Shack of all places!

If you have a closet or drawer full of old laptops, digital cameras, monitors, video games, GPS devices, MP3 players iPods and more you can now cash in.

Radio Shack has launched an online electronics trade-in service which lets you exchange some of your old, used portable electronics for a Radio Shack Gift Card.

As you might imagine – prices for your old stuff varies – depending on age and current condition. An iPod nano 2G might be worth upwards of $63, an iPod touch nearly $200, or a first-generation Zune (their best sounding model ever) could go for more than $55. Trade-in value is at the sole discretion of Radio Shack.

Once you accept the company’s online appraisal they send you a pre-paid shipping label. Mail back the goods and they’ll send your gift card. Couldn’t be simpler.

If you\’re interested you can check out the process here.

BTW: Nowhere does it say what Radio Shack intends to do with the all the old stuff being traded-in.