I love BlackBerry Playbook

own the iPad 1. I like it. I don't love it. The apps are great. But it is large and cumbersome. It doesn't really multi-task. And I hate the way it handles email. I use a Blackberry Torch phone. I love the way it handles email. And the apps are very good. Fewer. But very good.

So it was with some trepidation and excitement I bought the Blackberry Playbook. The trepidation was because of the advanced reviews which universally panned it. I looked at it, held it, and bought it. And I will tell you it is one piece of stunning equipment.

The build is much better than the iPad. In fact it is extraordinary. The screen is absolutely stunning. The machine loads the applications fast but NOT as fast as you see on the commercials. The browser blows the iPad Safari browser out of the water. It is very fast and of course has Flash. The camera front and back are very good.

But do you know what makes this tablet? The OS. It is extraordinary. You bring out Apps with a touch. You scroll through open apps by beginning at the left or right bezel and swiping toward the center. The context menus are opened by swiping down when the application is open. See a subtle alert in the top left hand corner, swipe diagonally from the the bezel to the center and viola there is a notification of your email. To wake it up swipe from the top bezel to the bottom. No more clicking a darn button. Thank you Blackberry. That alone was genius.

As I said I carry a Blackberry so through the Blackberry Bridge it tethers to my Torch. Emails and files. Everything, except the apps (different OS of course) is available on my Playbook. And I don't have to add on a data plan for 3G. A 3G phone Playbook is coming out in the summer they say for those who do not carry Blackberry phones.

I am waiting for the following apps - Dropbox (although I can transfer files in and out via the web), a free hand note taker and a better PDF program or a more beefy Adobe Reader app. And I am sure they will come.

Now to the reviews: They claimed the OS was not finished. Not true. They claimed multiple shutdowns and freezes. Not true. They poo-poo'd tethering through Blackberry Bridge. OK I am saving myself $30 a month up here in Canada or $360 a year in not having a 3G capability under a separate plan. And the tethering is flawless for both email and web surfing since the Playbook comes with a Bridge Browser that uses your phones' plan. So a person saves $360 a year and it gets criticized? Unbelievable! The apps. Yes there are fewer but there are new ones appearing everyday and they are above average and to my mind are as good as or better than the iPad. The negative reviews are baffling; truly, truly baffling.

I couldn't wait to get the iPad. I was enchanted. With the new iPad 2 I wasn't enchanted. In fact it is anything but.

The Blackberry Playbook on the other hand is simply astounding. I throw it in my briefcase. And away I go. I pull it out at a meeting or airport and it is understated and private. Will it take its rightful place in the tablet market? Not if jingoistic reviewers have their way. But it should. It should if build, function, cost effectiveness, reliability, and fun mean anything to anybody.

Amazon Discount Codes 2012 Are Ready!

Now is 2012, when talk about online shopping, Amazon is the first website that jumps into your mind. If you know Amazon discount codes, and can take advantage of those coupons, you can save a lot of money without no doubt.

Amazon.com constantly seems to have fantastic offers on a wide range of products such as electronics, media, kitchen and home, fashion and beauty related, sporting goods, toys, outdoor, automobile and a lot more! In the event you are saying to yourself "Huh? I thought they just sold books?" then get prepared for a complete new experience. Just like the name implies, there are numerous branches, streams and tributaries to to discover.

The Amazon coupon & deals site : www.tophotdeal.com , already created Amazon discount codes for 2012 at http://www.tophotdeal.com/amazon-discount-finder/categor ...  , which contains all coupons that can be used for online shopping on Amazon.com.  On the page, you can find not only many public or secret coupons, but also many deep discount deals which give you unbelievable prices. Take advantages of these Amazon discount codes and deals, you can enjoy your online shopping with best budget plan!

Onkyo HT-RC270 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver Is Great!

I read many reviews on this product, and most were strong in suggesting that it was too complicated to setup. I am a "cheap" hobbyist in that I don't spend tons of money on this stuff, but certainly enjoy a good setup and keep my equipment somewhat current.

Pros:
OK, this thing is truly a great bargain. 6 HDMI inputs with one HDMI out, optic and coax digital audio inputs if you are not using HDMI devices and/or the audio signals over HDMI make this a flexible reciever. There are still several analog inputs and even a second zone feature (which I have not used) that offer some added functionality. There are extra speaker outputs (2 extra, I believe), but apparently only 7 speakers (plus 2 subwoofers) can be used for 7.1/7.2 THX/DTS EX sound. (currently I have only a 5.1 sound speaker setup)

Some other quick pros:
Great sound, flexibility in setup, quick speaker configuration/EQ with the included microphone, on screen TV display (only over HDMI) makes it a bit easier to read options compared to the front panel, not over powerful LEDs that cause it to "stand out" in an entertainment center, plenty of extra options and sound capabilities. Truly a great piece of hardware. Network capability is great, but be aware, it will not work with iTunes. Internet audio streams are easy to setup and work fairly well.

Cons:
There is a small delay when switching between input channels. I imagine that this would be reduced if I didn't want to upconvert everything to 1080P, but it still isn't bad. (see other thoughts below)

Other thoughts:
Flexibility and features can be translated to complicated as other reviews suggest. But don't be afraid of it. If you are new to home AV receivers, then it may seem overwhelming at first. But a few moments spent is well worth it. Quite honestly, I don't see how things can be made much more simple in a receiver. It isn't bad, and not any more complicated than other brands that I have worked with. So far, every HDMI device I have tried works great (XBOX 360, PS3, PC, HD camcorder, etc)

**NOTE I spent a few hours trying to figure out why I couldn't get HDMI working properly to my TV. After sleeping on it, I decided to try a different HDMI cable, and suddenly everything started working perfectly. For the record, I was using an HDMI cable that I received with my XBOX 360, apparently it is of older technology, or something. Because replacing that made all of the difference. It has worked flawlessly since.

How To Find Amazon Promotional Claim Codes To Get Discounts

Amazon is one of the biggest retailers on the web and prides itself on offering the widest range of products at the most competitive prices. Using Amazon promotional claim codes (or coupons, as they are popularly known) enables you to get additional discounts and benefits (such as free delivery, for example) on products that you purchase. Coupons enable you to achieve even greater savings on Amazon's already low prices and are made available for special promotions or provided to specific shopping groups.

How to Find Coupons

The first place to look for available coupons is on the Amazon site itself. Look for the Sales and Promotions section on the Amazon Category page to see which coupons are available for the products you are thinking of purchasing. Often coupons are provided for holiday seasons so its a good idea to check this are periodically. Another way to be eligible for coupons is to sign up for an Amazon credit card. Amazon credit card customers are sent coupons as rewards for using the card. You should also sign up for the Amazon newsletter which also contains promotional codes.

Aside from Amazon itself, there are many other companies that provide coupons from time to time. The best way to find these is by performing an internet search that combines the name of the product you wish to buy combined with 'Amazon coupon codes' or 'Amazon promotional claim codes'. A coupon will usually state what you need to purchase, a minimum purchase amount or other requirements for eligibility.

How to use Coupons

Using coupon codes is easy. All you need to do is make a note of the number on the coupons that you want to use and the product(s) to which they apply. When you are shopping at Amazon, add the appropriate products to your shopping cart; remember that sometimes you must purchase greater than a minimum dollar value to be eligible for the discount. Once you have chosen your products proceed to the checkout screen. Note that you must use the Manual checkout option in order to take advantage of coupons - don't use the 'Pay Phrase' or 'One-Click Ordering' options.

When you get to the final order page (where you complete payment and shipping details) look for a box beneath the text that asks whether you have any promotional claim codes on the page. This is where you enter the numbers of the coupons that you want to use. Enter each coupon number that you want to use and click the 'Apply' button each time. Note that although you may be allowed to enter more than one coupon code for a given purchase, you may not be able to use them all since some may not be combined with any other offer. The savings will be deducted from your order total.

If you're a frugal shopper on the lookout for the best possible prices on the internet, then Amazon's promotional claim codes are a great way to get the best discount possible on items purchased from Amazon.

If you have interests in finding more amazon deals and coupon codes, I recommend you to go to amazon discount finder.

More than 50 Amazon Promotional Claim Codes for May 2011

Are you online shopping fan? Do you like to shop on Amazon.com ?This week, Amazon just released over 50 amazon promotional codes for all customers which can significantly help customers to save money by 25% up to 50%.

If you don't know Amazon.com, then you may just come from any other place outside of the earth. Amazon.com, one of the world's largest online retailers, sells millions of product everyday from books, music, computers, electronic devices and groceries which almost include everything you can think about in your whole life!

The Amazon promotional codes, which are also called amazon coupon codes, are released by Amazon.com and its suppliers to help Amazon's customers to cut their cost. When you checkout from Amazon, you can apply your promotional codes and redeem some money from your order. That will greatly help customers to buy more things from Amazon. If you have interests about the amazon promotional codes, please check here for more money savings coupons:
http://www.tophotdeal.com/amazon-discount-finder/

Some Amazon promotional claim codes are for these products:

Coffee, Tea & Beverages Sales and Special Offers with Promotional Codes

Lavazza Coffee Promotional Code
Save an extra 20% on Lavazza coffee sold by Amazon.com.

Marely Coffee Promotional Code
Save an extra 25% on Marely coffee sold by Amazon.com.

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Coffee Promotional Code
Save an extra 40% on Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf coffee sold by Amazon.com.

Hawaii Roasters Coffee Promotional Code
Save an extra 15% on Hawaii Roasters coffee sold by Amazon.com.

Illy Issimo Coffee Drinks Promotional Code
Save an extra 25% on Illy Issimio coffee drinks sold by Amazon.com.

Solofill K-Cups Promotional Code
Buy three and receive one free EkoJava coffee.

Coffeemate and Taster's Choice Promotional Code
Save an extra 25% on creamers sold by Amazon.com.

CoffeeMate Hot Creamer Promotional Code
Save an extra 55% on CoffeeMate Hot creamers sold by Amazon.com.

Numi Boxed Tea Promotional Code
Save an extra 25% on Numi boxed tea sold by Amazon.com.

Rishi Tea Promotional Code
Save an extra 35% on Rishi tea sold by Amazon.com.

Sweet Leaf and Tradewinds Beverages Promotional Code
Save an extra 25% on Sweet Leaf and Tradewinds tea sold by Amazon.com.

Pacific Food Beverages Promotional Code
Save an extra 20% on Pacific Food beverages sold by Amazon.com.

mix1 Beverages Promotional Code
Save an extra 25% on mix1 beverages sold by Amazon.com.

Activate Water Promotional Code
Save an extra 30% on Activate water sold by Amazon.com.

Taste Nirvana Coconut Water Promotional Code
Save an extra 25% on Taste Nirvana coconut water sold by Amazon.com.
For other 35 amazon promotional codes, please check here:
http://www.tophotdeal.com/amazon-discount-finder/

Amazon Releases Promotional Codes for April 2011

This month, Amazon already released a lot of coupons for April 2011. Most of them are for grocery, over 55 coupons totally.

Here are the coupons for Amazon promotional codes April 2011.

How to Find Free Amazon Promotional Claim Codes 2011

Tips for Amazon Promotional Codes

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Amazon.com, one of the world's most famous online retailers, always attract millions of people to visit its website to find the products they desired. It's special marketing strategy makes it gain more market share compared with other competitors like ebay or borders. The Amazon promotional claim code, which is the digital coupon that can be used when customer check out to save a couple dollars money, is one of the powerful promotional weapons that Amazon always uses. All customers can use those codes to save some money or cut half of their budget if they know how to use codes smartly.

The Amazon promotional claim codes, which can also be called as Amazon promotion codes, are some combinations of numbers and characters like "LITON66". Customers input those codes when they check out, and then can get some promotions such like 15% off or 30% off in their shop cart. If you don't know how to find the codes or you missed some codes, a good website to go is here:
http://www.tophotdeal.com/amazon-discount-finder/

The promotion codes regularly are released in the first day of each month on the promotion page of special offers. For instances, most promotional codes are grocery coupons which are released on the special offers pages in the grocery category page of Amazon.com. When customers enter the special offers page, they can always find a lot of percentage off promotions for different products. After clicking the "Here's How" words, they will be redirected to the page containing the detail coupon codes.

If customers feel not happy to find the coupons by themselves, they can go directly to those online coupon sites to grab all coupons in one place. Search "amazon coupons" on Google, all answers would jump out in just one second.

Joining the Amazon customers newsletter is another good way to get Amazon promotional codes. You can get the Amazon promotion news every week from the newsletter so that missing the important promotional events is impossible.

After finding the Amazon coupons, you should check some important factors before using them to make sure everything is OK:
1). Check the valid date.
2). Check the conditions for coupons. Some coupons can only be used under specific products while others need to be used in particular category of products.
3). Only one coupon can be used at the same time, please choose the best one you want.

Through all above steps and methods, customers should know well about the Amazon promotional claim codes and how to save money by them.