Save $30 On Kindle Fire HD On Sale for $169 Shipped ($199 reg)

June 30, 2013
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Snag a fantastic deal on this Kindle Fire HD while it’s on sale for $169 ($199 reg) with free shipping included! Great for reading books and magazines at the beach, watching your favorite TV shows and movies on the go, and even keeping in touch with friends and family.

This Kindle has a front-facing HD camera for taking photos or making video calls using Skype, Facebook, and other apps. It’s got Wi-Fi connectivity and  amazing sound quality with custom Dolby Speakers built right in. Check it out at Amazon during this limited-time offer!

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Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2: Stream Great Sounding Wireless Audio from Your Favorite App and Device

June 25, 2013
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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Soundfreaq. I received a Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2 to facilitate my revew.

Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2

Daisy and I have been busy testing out the cool new Soundfreaq Sound Platform 2. It’s a wireless Bluetooth speaker packed with features but super easy to use with just about any device you own, whether it’s Apple, Android or Windows. It comes with a simple setup guide about the size of a large postcard but I didn’t even need it. I took our new speaker straight out of the box, plugged in the power cord, and paired it immediately with my Samsung Galaxy S3 phone. It was as easy as using a Bluetooth hands-free device and in less than 3 minutes we had rich sounding audio…no cables or docking required!

The first thing I did was experiment with switching between all my favorite music apps as well as test out how easy it would be to switch between devices. On my phone, I usually use Pandora so we played around with that one first.  Since the Soundfreaq is wireless, and designed to work with just about any phone, tablet or PC out there, your smartphone or other Bluetooth device becomes the remote control. I love this because we’ve already got way too many remote controls to keep up with! And not having to dock my device on the system itself means I always have my phone with me. I can be working in the kitchen and still be totally in control of the music selection and sound level playing in the other room.

controlling the speaker from the kitchen

It works just as well with my iPad which is great because that’s my favorite way to access my iTunes library and also to watch movies on Netflix. And it’s also got an FM radio with fantastic reception…even better sounding than the satellite radio we used to have!

ipad and radio

Since docking is not required, there are no compatibility issues. I love this because I think we’re all pretty sick of getting a great new device only to discover that our current accessories are now outdated and need to be replaced. If you do happen to have an older device that isn’t Bluetooth compatible, there is an AUX IN jack to connect any device with headphone or line out jack.

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Sell Your Used Tablet or iPad for Cash + $10 Bonus!

June 25, 2013
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Are you looking to upgrade your iPad or tablet and would like to earn cash for your older model? With the average trade-in value of tablets at $220, Gazelle offers a fast and easy way for you to get cash for your used or broken tablets and other devices.

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More than 500,000 consumers have used Gazelle to sell nearly one million gadgets. Plus because you are a valued reader of this site, if you click through the link below you will get an extra $10 on any tablet with a trade in value of $25 or more. Visit Gazelle today, and see what your tablet is worth!

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How To Borrow Free Library Books On Your Kindle, iPad or Other Device

February 7, 2013
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I love a trip to the public library and try to go a few times a month but I’ve also started borrowing library books from home and reading them on my iPad with the Amazon Kindle app. It’s totally free and very easy, so I thought I’d let you know about it.

This is especially handy for anyone too busy to make it to the library because of your work or family schedule, and those of you up north who might be preparing for the big storm and want to stock up on some reading materials. It’s also great if you are travelling for work or vacation and want to borrow a book on the go! All you need is a tablet, Kindle, PC, iPad, Smartphone or any other device using the free Kindle Reading App.

Public Library Books for Kindle and Other Devices

11,000+ libraries in the United States offer Public Library Books for Kindle, which allows you to check out eBooks through the website of your local library, and have them sent directly to your Kindle device or reading apps where they will be available for a specified period of time like a regular library book. Public Library Books for Kindle provide the same features as Kindle books, including Whispersync, which synchronizes notes, highlights, last page read, page numbers and more across your account.

popular kindle library books

Getting Started Using Public Library Books for Kindle

The first thing you need is a library card or account number. I hope everyone already has a library card! In addition to being able to borrow every type of book from best seller to dog training manuals to  cookbook, the public library is also a great source of free materials including, music CD’s, movies on DVD, kid’s books, career resources and FREE internet access when you need it. OK, assuming you have a library card, here’s what you need to get started:

Visit the OverDrive website at http://search.overdrive.com/ or the website of your local library to confirm whether your branch is eligible and carries eBooks.

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