Amazon Offers $20 Gift Card With Halo Reach

March 25, 2010

Are you planning on buying Halo Reach?
If so, check out Amazon. It’s offering a $20 gift card with the Xbox 360 title, bringing the effective price down to $39.99. Sweet deal on a brand-new game!

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STEC Implodes on EMC Inventory Correction

February 24, 2010

STEC (STEC) got killed killed after hours today, trading down more than 20% on disappointing Q1 guidance. The company’s revenue forecast is more than 50% below the Wall Street analysts’ consensus.
The problem? A major inventory carryover at EMC (EMC), STEC’s largest customer.
Let this blowup be a lesson to you, because it’s one I’ve learned through [...]

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Apple iPad Accessories Available from Amazon.com

February 24, 2010

The Apple (AAPL) iPad is still months away, but that’s not stopping the likes of USAGear, TrendyDigital, and CaseCrown from making accessories for the world’s most-wanted tablet computer.
Amazon.com is already listing accessories like cases, cleaning brushes, and underwater protectors (YES) for the iPad, so you can be ready for that scuba-diving trip you’ve got planned.

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Is Bing Killing Google?

February 12, 2010

Okay, okay. That title was a bit theatrical.
But Microsoft’s (MSFT) Bing engine did squeeze out a market share gain from December to January, moving up to 11.3% from 10.7%. The almighty Google (GOOG) had a slight decline to 65.4%.
So is this latest Comscore (SCOR) data something to jump up and down about?
No. Here’s why.
Bing is [...]

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Why Activision Is Succeeding

February 11, 2010

It really is amazing how Activision (ATVI) managed to steal the video-game industry spotlight away from Electronic Arts (ERTS). Activision is the only video-game software publisher to have reported decent Q4 numbers and forward guidance, while EA disappointed for what seems like the 19th time in a row.
An industry insider once described Activision CEO Bobby [...]

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Amazon, Macmall Discounting Apple Aperture 3

February 9, 2010

Just a quick heads up: Amazon is taking orders for Apple Aperture 3 at $189, $10 less than Apple itself is charging.
Macmall is even cheaper at $179 for the full version:
Aperture 3
And just $89.99 for the upgrade (vs $99.99 straight from Apple):
Aperture 3 – Upgrade
Read more about Apple Aperture 3.

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Apple Releases Aperture 3 – And It’s War!

February 9, 2010

UPDATE: Amazon is taking orders for Aperture 3, undercutting Apple by $10.Fellow photo enthusiasts rejoice!
Apple (AAPL) just announced Aperture 3, the latest update to its line of photo editing and management software. In response to customer demand, Aperture 3 includes some key features Aperture users have been asking for since the release of Aperture 2.
Aperture [...]

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The Ultimate Frank Curzio Interview

February 8, 2010

Do you fantasize about finding the next $2 stock that goes straight to $200?
If so, you should be listening to Frank Curzio.
Frank and I worked together for years at TheStreet.com (TSCM), and he’s one of the best in the business when it comes to penny stocks. He edited TheStreet.com’s Stocks Under $10 newsletter, driving phenomenal [...]

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Of Moms and iPads

February 1, 2010

iPhone game developer Ethan Nicholas just did something shocking: wrote some nice things about the embattled Apple iPad in a TechCrunch guest post.
Mr. Nicholas calls the iPad “a computer for people who don’t like computers.” In fact, he feels so strongly about the iPad’s supposedly-easy usability that he plans on buying one for [...]

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Motorola DROID Price Drop At Amazon.com

February 1, 2010

Good news for all those who lust after the Motorola DROID – Amazon just dropped the price down to $19 with a two-year plan! That’s $90 less than Verizon and Best Buy and a very attractive price for one of the very best smartphones on the market
This is a pretty sweet deal – I might [...]

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