Pre pre shortages?

Posted in This Just In... on May 23rd, 2009 by gkrakow

sideways PreRelease day for the Palm Pre smartphone is exactly two weeks away and – as you might imagine – there are rumors that they’ll be in very short supply on day one.

According to mypre.com, Best Buy and RadioShack may be getting very few handsets per store in time for the official release. It could be as few as 2-to-4 phones per store.

Best Buy and Radio Shack have already announced they will sell the Pre for $199 with a two-year service agreement – unlike Sprint who is asking for $299 with a $100 mail-in rebate. Where you you try first?

If you gotta have one – you should determine whether there’s a waiting list at your neighborhood store. One blogger say that Best Buy began taking names today.

If you want one – get your name on a list now! You have been warned.

Great coffee drinks at reasonable prices

Posted in This Just In... on May 23rd, 2009 by gkrakow

X8_cup_canisterAre you tired of shelling out megabucks at Starbucks for your espresso fix?

Or, are Dunkin Donuts’ and McDonalds’ upscale coffee offerings making larger and larger dents in your wallet?

It’s time to fight back against the “establishment” and take matters into your own hands.

You can produce terrific lattes and cappucinos in the comfort of your own home and save each time you do.

There are new, reasonably priced “capsule” espresso machines systems from coffee makers Nespresso or Illy – or you can try one of the many stove-top “Moka” pots from Bialetti – and its many (cheaper) imitators. All will provide you with a great cup of espresso.

Watch my latest video to see how to savor and save at the same time.