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Baby Crib Buying Guide »

From Inform  |  2009-07-02 14:30:45

When buying a baby crib, the most important factor to consider is safety. A poorly-made crib can mean the difference between a soundly-sleeping child and an injured one. Many sources recommend buying a new crib, although a used crib in good condition can serve just as well. The style of the crib also influences the level of safety; depending on your child\'s behavior and idiosyncrasies, one type of crib may not be as good a fit as another. Cribs normally come in four styles: standard (rectangular, with single or ...

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What Can I Get for My $200? »

From Inform  |  2009-07-02 14:30:45

What most people don’t realize is that cell phones in their modern form have been around for almost 20 years. 3G, the system currently in use by most cell providers, has been around for less than ten years, but before that, there were 2G, 1G, and even 0G (car phones in the 1970s). Consumers need to know what they are buying before they buy it, of course, so knowing the going rate for Apple’s latest iPhone 3GS is important. In fact, that particular example leads to a good ...

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Prepare for the Worst: How to Pay Less »

From Inform  |  2009-07-02 14:30:45

So, you want to get the brand-spanking new Palm Pre smartphone with the built-in 3.0 mega-pixel camera (not bad at all!) and the Linux webOS (revolutionary!) and the WiFi capability (sweet!) and the fact that it isn’t an iPhone (YES!), but you don’t want to shell out the $550. Solution? Pay $199 and get a plan. Pricing and service plans are how the vast majority of cell users finance their phones. For a monthly fee, over a period of one or two years, they get service, and ...

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Up, iPhone, and Global Positioning »

From Inform  |  2009-07-02 14:30:45

Why have global positioning systems become so popular? Less than fifteen years ago, the notion of having a satellite navigation system in your car to direct you to places was unthinkable. People relied on directions and things still operated smoothly. Similar to Listerine when it was first introduced, GPS has become an essential element of travel. That said, shopping for one can become expensive and confusing.

There is an increasing amount of alternatives to spending money on a sole GPS unit. Apple's new iPhone has a built-in GPS, most ...

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