If you’re thinking about getting away from home for a little vacation, or you’re planning a big summer trip for you and the family, odds are you’re not interested in breaking the bank in the process. Let’s look at the five sites you voted as the best to find bargains when shopping for cheap airfare, discounted hotel rooms, and affordable rental cars. More »
Daily deals sites offer some amazing, “ending soon” discounts on choice items and experiences. Here’s a look at the five most popular daily deals sites. More »
Windows only: We’ve shown you how to rip and encode Blu-Ray discs before, but if you’re looking for a one-step process, the free-for-now WinX Blu-ray DVD iPhone Ripper will rip and convert Blu-Rays for your handheld device in one fell swoop. More »
Winter's coming, and with it comes OTD, the Outdoor Touchscreen Dilemma—is it worth taking your gloves off to send a text message? Agloves look like a nice meeting point between warmth, non-geeky looks, and finger-to-screen conductivity. More »
Windows/Mac: Phone Disk mounts an iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad natively in Windows or Mac OS X, just like a removable USB drive. The developers have extended a free download period until Dec. 1, so snag it sooner rather than later. More »
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Mac OS X: While Windows and Linux users abound with free DVD ripping software, OS X isn't quite as lucky—but today, you can grab the incredibly full-featured MacX DVD Ripper Pro for free. More »
Lifesta is an online marketplace where you can sell or buy coupons, vouchers, and other transferable deals. Whether you’re looking to score a great deal or offload a voucher you bought but can no longer use, Lifesta catalogs deals for sale. More »
Apple’s free case program is in full effect now. Some have already received their cases, while others are shipping every day. But if you’re the type that wants to enjoy your iPhone 4?s beauty in the raw — and still avoid the death grip — there are solutions available other than bulky cases.
Zagg, the makers of the venerable Invisible Shield, have several film options that cover every single surface of your phone and allow you to choose the level of coverage you want. For $9.99, you can get the 4FIX Band/Antenna coverage, which is clear laminate for the metal edges (antennas) of your iPhone.
On Etsy, where creative individuals sell their ideas, you can get iPhone antenna-aids. They’re currently sold out, but they sell in a six-pack of different colored band aids. Clever.
Then there’s the most economical idea: the iPhone Patch. At only $1.50, you can get them in several different designs to suit your personality. Maybe they aren’t the snazziest of designs, but I can see teens buying off on this product for sure. All in all, not too bad for the equivalent of pocket change.
Of course, these options aren’t guaranteed to solve any antenna issues you may be having, but they should help remind you to avoid the dreaded “death grip.” And if you don’t care about looks at all, just use some duct tape; that stuff fixes everything!
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Last week we asked you to share your favorite deal-hunting web sites, then we rounded up the top contenders for a vote. Now we’re back to highlight your favorites. More »
