Gateway Recalls Notebook Batteries - Fire Hazard!
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Gateway Computers is recalling thousands of of lithium-ion battery packs, as some could pose a fire hazard.
The battery packs, apparently, can overheat. Gateway has received reports of battery packs overheating, including minor property damage. No injuries have been reported.
About 14,000 battery packs have been shipped as the primary or spare power sources for two series of notebooks.
The recalled battery packs were for some Gateway 400VTX and 450ROG series notebooks. They are identified by part numbers: 6500760 or 6500761. The part number and “made by SMP” are printed on a label on the underside of the battery pack. They were sold via Gateway’s professional and direct distributors, as well as Gateway Country stores nationwide from May 2003 through August 2003.
The CPSC says consumers should stop using the recalled batteries at once and contact Gateway to receive a replacement. For more info, contact Gateway at (800) 292-6813 between 7 AM. and 10 PM, Central Time, seven days a week or visit the company’s web site.
Posted: Wednesday 20th June 2007, 3:45 PM
Best Investments Guide
By now, most people have determined the value of their computers when it comes to both financial and investment advice and opportunities.
They're also a useful tool in makig money from home, as well. There's a site devoted to things like: How to choose a stock broker, hot investment tips, the FOREX market, and - of course - money-making ideas.
Feel free to check it out: Best Investments Guide. Its regularly updated with new info at YOUR fingertips!
Posted: Sunday 4th February 2007, 3:44 PM
Blogging Again!
By popular demand, I've put the Blog back online! Apparently, my Blog was more popular than I thought, but then...People LOVE to read Blogs. You'll still see some of the posts from quite awhile ago, AND regular updates (I promise), as well. Thank you for your kind words and support and for making this website worthwhile!
Posted: Sunday 4th February 2007, 3:34 PM
Take Online Surveys - Make Some Cash!
Everybody wants to pick up some extra cash now and then, right? You may want to order a pizza, or buy something special for yourself or someone else. Maybe you need the additional funds to put towards bills?
Anyway, there are many online "money-making" techniques available to the "every day" computer user. If you've got the time, companies have the surveys! AND they'll pay YOU to fill them out.
They get instant results, and YOU pocket some change for a little effort. I mean, you're sitting at the computer, anyway, right? Online surveys don't take up much of your time, and believe me: The change adds up!
Read On...
Posted: Friday 11th February 2005, 1:56 PM
URGENT! Missing Child ALERT! 1-02-2005
This ALERT has been cancelled!
Posted: Sunday 2nd January 2005, 12:51 AM
Online Computer Deals
Last year, around this time, I bought a new computer. Around the holidays, they have fantastic computer blowout sales.
I guess its because computers, both PC and MAC, are offering more speed, memory, hard drive storage space, and come loaded with features and software.
From what I can tell, this year is no different, and the prices are better than ever before.
The great thing is, you can purchase your system online, and have it delivered right to your front door, in just a few days!
Besides the pre-fab desktops and notebooks, some companies will let you customize your own machine, building it to YOUR needs and specifications.
Christmas is the computer blowout season! I think you'll find some pretty sweet deals.
Posted: Saturday 11th December 2004, 1:21 PM
Boat in a Bag
Have you ever seen a boat in a bag? I'm not talking about an inflatable, I'm talking about a solid vessel, that actually breaks down to fit in a bag.
Its called the Tote-N-Boat, and is actually a canoe, but you can put a motor on the thing. It also seats two people.
Its really amazing! A sportsman could keep the boat and his fishing tackle in the trunk of his car, and take a day off for for some fishing, at a moment's notice. Pretty cool, huh?
Click here to read more info I've compiled on it. There's also a photo of the boat "in action!"
Come to think of it, it'd be great for a survivalist, or to have on hand in an emergency situation, particularly if you live in a flood-prone area.
Posted: Thursday 9th December 2004, 11:12 AM
Space Shuttle Patches and NASA Gear
I've always been into astronomy and space travel. I was lucky to have been a reporter, covering many important events of the United States Space Program, including the very first
STS Mission.
Overall, Americans - sadly -don't seem to be as interested or excited as they were during the "space race," so I say: "Lets keep the interest alive!
A great gift (even for yourself) would be some NASA Gear, like a ballcap or T-Shirt.
One of my all-time favorities is the COMPLETE set of official Shuttle Mission patches, including the Shuttle Program Patch.
Shuttle Missions Patch Set
Posted: Wednesday 8th December 2004, 8:32 PM
Natural Cures
A friend of mine was watching one of those television infomercials the other day, and called to tell me he'd seen Kevin Trudeau discussing his book: "Natural Cures They Don't Want You to Know About."
I'll admit, I was a tad skeptical, but I loooked into this further and determined there's, indeed, truth that Americans ARE being over-medicated.
A governent study - just released - indicates over 40 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug, and one in six takes at
least three.
Lets face it, we're plummeted with prescription drug commercials on television. They've got a pill or patch for darned near anything.
To use the old newspaper boy's phrase: "Read All About It!
Posted: Tuesday 7th December 2004, 12:20 PM
My Consumers and Products Blog is Online!
Welcome to my Consumers and Products Blog. These are my personal reviews and commentary on various highlighted products that you'll have access to by shopping on the web.
Its my hope this Blog will help you make informed decisions when purchasing items or services online.
I'll feature brand name and specialty merchandise, as well as products from major retailers. Many of these will be names you know and trust. Others may be those "hard-to-find" items and collectibles. I'm always "on the hunt."
Please enjoy regular updates, particularly through the Holiday Season!
I also invite you to browse my online shopping area. I'll be adding new categories and special featured items on an ongoing basis.
Posted: Monday 6th December 2004, 4:40 PM
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