The Craftsman YT 4500 54” Lawn Tractor ($2,000) is the company’s top-of-the-line residential mower for 2011. Sporting a 26 hp Kohler Courage V-Twin engine, a premium hydrostatic automatic transmission, and 54-inch cutting base, it’s got everything you’ll need to fight back suburbia. Its real game-changing feature, though, is Turn Tight technology. If the name didn’t clue you in, Turn Tight is a Craftsman exclusive steering system that gives the front wheels of the mower a wider range of motion without decking, well, the deck — allowing both the inside and outside wheels to take the same track around an object. The result is an 8-inch turning radius, making it the tightest turning residential tractor on the market. Practically speaking, that means there’s no need to pull out the push mower the next time the bird bath requires a trim. Also, if this particular tractor is overkill for your home needs, the good news is that many other lower models in the line also feature Turn Tight. Currently they’re only up for pre-order at Sears and won’t ship until May. So if you were hoping to ride off in the sunset while pulling a few donuts today, you’ll have to reschedule.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Craftsman YT 4500 Lawn Tractor with Turn Tight Technology Very Bast
The Craftsman YT 4500 54” Lawn Tractor ($2,000) is the company’s top-of-the-line residential mower for 2011. Sporting a 26 hp Kohler Courage V-Twin engine, a premium hydrostatic automatic transmission, and 54-inch cutting base, it’s got everything you’ll need to fight back suburbia. Its real game-changing feature, though, is Turn Tight technology. If the name didn’t clue you in, Turn Tight is a Craftsman exclusive steering system that gives the front wheels of the mower a wider range of motion without decking, well, the deck — allowing both the inside and outside wheels to take the same track around an object. The result is an 8-inch turning radius, making it the tightest turning residential tractor on the market. Practically speaking, that means there’s no need to pull out the push mower the next time the bird bath requires a trim. Also, if this particular tractor is overkill for your home needs, the good news is that many other lower models in the line also feature Turn Tight. Currently they’re only up for pre-order at Sears and won’t ship until May. So if you were hoping to ride off in the sunset while pulling a few donuts today, you’ll have to reschedule.
External Storage: Seagate GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0
As hard drive prices continue to fall and capacities go up, you might be starting to think that we simply cannot use disks that are any larger. Clearly you don't make backups of your Blu-ray movies. To the hardcore technology enthusiast on your holiday shopping list, that’s kind of like suggesting that CPUs don't need to get any faster.
As application installations grow, broadband pipes enlarge (giving us more ready access to massive downloads), and we record more of our lives as zeros and ones using high-def cameras, our thirst for capacity continues to intensify. Leaning on increasingly large repositories means worrying about the ways data gets moved around, too. That's one of the reasons drives like this one are shifting away from the ubiquitous USB 2.0 interface, which maxed out far below a 2.5" hard drive's peak transfer rate. USB 3.0 is a savior when it comes to getting data moved quickly.
Our selection for the holiday season’s best way to add high-capacity storage space is Seagate’s GoFlex 1.5 TB USB 3.0 external hard drive. Seagate gives this particular version of its GoFlex series the “Ultra-portable” designator--a description that fits it well. The drive ships with USB 3.0 connectivity, which is fully backward compatible with your computer’s USB 2.0 ports. Also, Seagate makes a number of different accessories available, extending the ways you can use the GoFlex at home.
An eSATA adapter is available for connecting to your computer’s eSATA/USB combo ports. The adapter not only enables external SATA connectivity, but it also uses the port’s power to eliminate the need for another cord. Mac users will be happy to know that a FireWire 800 adapter is also available. Since Macs do not yet ship with either USB 3.0 or eSATA ports, the FireWire 800 adapter is really the only way to get suitable performance from the GoFlex for those of you using a Mac.
Beyond simple connectivity, Seagate also sells accessories that expands the GoFlex's general capabilities. For example, its GoFlex TV HD media player enables streaming content from your home network. The GoFlex Net Media Sharing Device facilitates using the GoFlex hard drive as an Internet-connected storage device.
The Seagate GoFlex 1.5 TB External Hard Drive ships with pre-installed backup software for both PC and Mac, 192-bit Triple DES encryption software, and the Seagate Dashboard hard drive management tool. We feel that the built-in features and expandability offered by the Seagate GoFlex sets it apart from the many other high capacity external hard drives available this holiday season.
Dell Home $179.99 > OfficeMax $229.99
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Microsoft CEO eyes Yahoo partnership outside U.S.
Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the company could look to extend its search engine partnership with Yahoo outside the United States, if it gets regulatory approval.Steve Ballmer with Carol Bartz
Earlier this year Microsoft and Yahoo signed a 10-year Web search partnership to challenge Google Inc, a pact that U.S. and European antitrust regulators are evaluating.
“It’s possible that we will extend that partnership (with Yahoo) outside the U.S.,” Ballmer told reporters at a news conference. “We will have to wait and see if we can get approval and consummate that partnership inside the U.S. first.”
Microsoft has said it believes the deal will close in early 2010, and that they can make significant progress on integration in one or two major markets next year.
Earlier this year Microsoft and Yahoo signed a 10-year Web search partnership to challenge Google Inc, a pact that U.S. and European antitrust regulators are evaluating.
“It’s possible that we will extend that partnership (with Yahoo) outside the U.S.,” Ballmer told reporters at a news conference. “We will have to wait and see if we can get approval and consummate that partnership inside the U.S. first.”
Microsoft has said it believes the deal will close in early 2010, and that they can make significant progress on integration in one or two major markets next year.
Will ban on pre-paid mobile connections further alienate Kashmiris?
Rebel violence in Indian Kashmir has fallen to its lowest level since an insurgency began nearly two decades ago.Jammu & Kashmir – A girl talks on mobile
But the central government has banned pre-paid mobile connections in the strife-torn state, leaving nearly three million subscribers disconnected over security concerns.
The ban, which comes days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered fresh talks with Kashmiris, has annoyed local residents while troops deployed in the state are also distressed over getting disconnected from their families.
The ban also put around 20,000 youths in danger of finding themselves without a job.
Is the ban justified at a time when rebel violence is at its lowest and New Delhi is trying to win the hearts and minds of Kashmiris?
The ban follows reports that neither vendors nor service providers carry out thorough identity checks on buyers when issuing a connection.
Until five years ago, intelligence officials resisted attempts by the central government to lift a ban on mobile phone services in the region, fearing they could aid militants in planning attacks.
New Delhi allowed mobile phone services in Kashmir in 2003, eight years after the rest of India, now the world’s fastest-growing market for cellular services.
But security forces say troops have eliminated many militants in Kashmir by tracking their mobile phones and tapping conversations.
The government of Jammu and Kashmir, India’s only Muslim-majority state, said it would take up the issue of banning pre-paid connections with New Delhi to ensure that genuine users do not suffer and security is also not compromised.
“It is not a positive development,” a state government spokesman said.
Will the ban on pre-paid mobile phone connections in Kashmir further alienate people?
But the central government has banned pre-paid mobile connections in the strife-torn state, leaving nearly three million subscribers disconnected over security concerns.
The ban, which comes days after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh offered fresh talks with Kashmiris, has annoyed local residents while troops deployed in the state are also distressed over getting disconnected from their families.
The ban also put around 20,000 youths in danger of finding themselves without a job.
Is the ban justified at a time when rebel violence is at its lowest and New Delhi is trying to win the hearts and minds of Kashmiris?
The ban follows reports that neither vendors nor service providers carry out thorough identity checks on buyers when issuing a connection.
Until five years ago, intelligence officials resisted attempts by the central government to lift a ban on mobile phone services in the region, fearing they could aid militants in planning attacks.
New Delhi allowed mobile phone services in Kashmir in 2003, eight years after the rest of India, now the world’s fastest-growing market for cellular services.
But security forces say troops have eliminated many militants in Kashmir by tracking their mobile phones and tapping conversations.
The government of Jammu and Kashmir, India’s only Muslim-majority state, said it would take up the issue of banning pre-paid connections with New Delhi to ensure that genuine users do not suffer and security is also not compromised.
“It is not a positive development,” a state government spokesman said.
Will the ban on pre-paid mobile phone connections in Kashmir further alienate people?
Best Buy Using Web, Mobile Apps To Drive Sales
New York - Best Buy is launching new applications for the Web and mobile phones â the latter developed by Google â to help drive sales and traffic this holiday season and beyond.
Best Buy chief marketing officer Barry Judge
The online apps will appear on Best Buy's recently relaunched Best Buy's Dunn Upbeat On Chain's Holiday Prospects
which now features Best Buy's full catalog of products and services, and is followed by some 1 million visitors, or "fans."
New features will include a "Hint Hacker" that allows visitors to select a desired holiday gift and send an email alert to a potential gift-giver. The recipient can then opt in to receive product-related advertising, prompted by cookies, whenever surfing online.
Other applications include a Facebook Secret Santa; a "Holiday Morning Simulator" cartoon Christmas card featuring photos selected by the sender; and a 25-song catalog of holiday tunes, sung by a chorus of Best Buy Blue Shirts, that have been altered to address gift-purchasing questions and can be attached to emails.
Best Buy chief marketing officer Barry Judge, speaking at a media briefing here yesterday, said the new applications are the fruits of the company's recently launched Best Buy Remix API (application programming interface) initiative, which allows outside developers to tap into the retailer's massive catalog of data, pricing and images.
He said the revamped Facebook site has the potential to attract up to 3 million to 4 million followers.
Best Buy has also partnered with Google to develop traffic-driving applications for mobile handsets. The first, slated to be released next month, will provide customers with directions to the nearest Best Buy in response to a product query, and will even guide them to the correct location within the store.
Shawn Score, president of Best Buy Mobile â the wireless initiative launched three years ago with Carphone Warehouse â said the retailer is also launching a dedicated Best Buy Mobile Web site in October. The site will initially provide product information and reviews, but will add sales and activation functionality after the holiday season.
The new initiatives come in addition to traditional marketing efforts. Despite a smaller holiday advertising budget, Judge said the company will air six or seven TV commercials this coming season that position the chain as "a place for great gift ideas." The spots, which will feature Best Buy's "Twelpforce" â the 2,500 staffers who answer technology questions via Twitter â will also highlight gaming, home theater and computer bundles, and iRex and Sony e-readers.
The spots will be supplemented by vendor commercials, newspaper inserts and email marketing, Judge said.
Best Buy chief marketing officer Barry Judge
The online apps will appear on Best Buy's recently relaunched Best Buy's Dunn Upbeat On Chain's Holiday Prospects
which now features Best Buy's full catalog of products and services, and is followed by some 1 million visitors, or "fans."
New features will include a "Hint Hacker" that allows visitors to select a desired holiday gift and send an email alert to a potential gift-giver. The recipient can then opt in to receive product-related advertising, prompted by cookies, whenever surfing online.
Other applications include a Facebook Secret Santa; a "Holiday Morning Simulator" cartoon Christmas card featuring photos selected by the sender; and a 25-song catalog of holiday tunes, sung by a chorus of Best Buy Blue Shirts, that have been altered to address gift-purchasing questions and can be attached to emails.
Best Buy chief marketing officer Barry Judge, speaking at a media briefing here yesterday, said the new applications are the fruits of the company's recently launched Best Buy Remix API (application programming interface) initiative, which allows outside developers to tap into the retailer's massive catalog of data, pricing and images.
He said the revamped Facebook site has the potential to attract up to 3 million to 4 million followers.
Best Buy has also partnered with Google to develop traffic-driving applications for mobile handsets. The first, slated to be released next month, will provide customers with directions to the nearest Best Buy in response to a product query, and will even guide them to the correct location within the store.
Shawn Score, president of Best Buy Mobile â the wireless initiative launched three years ago with Carphone Warehouse â said the retailer is also launching a dedicated Best Buy Mobile Web site in October. The site will initially provide product information and reviews, but will add sales and activation functionality after the holiday season.
The new initiatives come in addition to traditional marketing efforts. Despite a smaller holiday advertising budget, Judge said the company will air six or seven TV commercials this coming season that position the chain as "a place for great gift ideas." The spots, which will feature Best Buy's "Twelpforce" â the 2,500 staffers who answer technology questions via Twitter â will also highlight gaming, home theater and computer bundles, and iRex and Sony e-readers.
The spots will be supplemented by vendor commercials, newspaper inserts and email marketing, Judge said.
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