Sunday, June 29, 2008

002: Wireless Network - Don't travel without it

If you have ever had to make travel arrangements at a hotel that includes internet access, you probably know how frustrating this can be. Most major hotels include internet access but it is normally pretty slow and you normally charges $10 per day for internet access or you have to wait until a computer is free to use it.

And there are only a few hot spots that will allow you free access like Panera Bread offers it free and some Starbucks or Bagel shops may offer free hot spots..so by now you can see the choices of places are few and far between if you are on the road traveling.

Verizon Wireless has a wireless broadband network card that solves this delimma! The network card allows you to plug the device into the usb port of your laptop and install the software that allows you to connect and then play all you want with unlimited access! Just 3 steps: Plug, connect and play!

Where to purchse this device: Verizon wireless store or online
Network Device Name: USB 720 wireless broadband network card modem

The cool thing about this device is that it works off of satelite and it gets power from your laptop and its fast!

The network device cost $50 but you can get the device for free with a mail-in-rebate after signing up for a 2 year contract with Verizon. The cost of the service is $40 per month with unlimited use. You can save an additional 20% off the monthly service fee if your employer has established a contract with Verizon.

By getting the network device for free and an additional 20% off the monthly service that makes this a Super good buy!

Sunday, June 22, 2008

001: Chocolate Leather Sofa Group

After three months of searching the normal retail furniture stores like Haverty's and Rooms To Go, I took some time to travel outside of my normal shopping district. And one day, I decided to stop by the Furniture Factory Outlet in Waxhaw, NC and after 15 minutes of walking thru the many rooms of the outlet I saw it with an affordable price tage to go along with it.

It was arranged as a living room group, with a leather chocolate sofa along with the huge plus oversize soft chocolate leather chairs and a chaise lounger which was a huge attractive display for a style craved shopper. And this leather group look better than some of the high-end retail furniture that I had previously seen at Bassett Furniture. The unique style with etched wood details is what caught my eye and when I sat in it I was sold..it was so soft and supple. My husband perfomed the final test ..when he could stretch his long body across the sofa and take a nap with the remote in hand! The sofa was $855 and the chair was $588. This was a good buy since I saved at least 30 - 40% compared to major retail.

The Furniture Factory Outlet receives new furniture from many different vendors and they can offer a low price since they buy at wholesale so they can afford to pass on the savings to you! Most of the furniture they supply was made in China.

The outlet store is known for its commercial corned phrase " If you buy anywhere else you will pay too much" ! The catch phrase from the commercial is most likely the main reason why so many people travel from as far as Washington, DC, Virginia and Georgia to stop by this outlet store searching for a good buy on quality furniture.

The only catch is that they don't have delivery service readily available to deliver the furniture to you so most people rent a u-haul or a truck to pick up the furniture since they will hold the furniture until you are able to pick it up.

The outlet has rooms filled with furniture from dining table groups, bar stools, kid furniture, mattresses, office desk and bookshelves, bedroom groups, area rugs, lamps and framed pictures. The sales people are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable about their furniture.
If you call or stop by ask for James.

I could not locate a website for this business online but the address I have provided below.


8315 LANCASTER HWY WAXHAW, NC28173-9102Phone: 704-843-2128