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When they came out with the Samsung Galaxy Tab, I thought it was the perfect tablet PC all around, even priced right. Now, I see they recently came out with the Samsung Tab 10.1, matching the size of the iPad. And I'm wondering - Why? Then one night, I'm sitting there watching TV with my kids. We don't have tiVo, so we have to endure the commercials. And a commercial for a frig comes on. Who would be interested in a refrigerator commercial, right? But this one is kind of cool. It's got cool music. And the frig has some interesting features - cool apps. That's right, it's a Samsung frig with apps! Talk about embrace and extend! Take new technology - or existing technology, fully utilize it completely. And when you think you've exhausted the use of it in your niche, expand the application into other niches. What a concept! That's when it hit me; Samsung is pretty smart. So maybe their marketing strategy all along was to launch into the competiti...

It's natural to be cautious when buying a computer, especially a used computer. I never recommend that people buy a computer they see listed on eBay or Craigslist, as there are just too many scams out there. It's vital to buy from a trusted source, but you still want a deal. Apple's best-kept secret is your answer: the refurbished section of Apple's online store. Is it Safe? When you go into an Apple Store and pick out the iMac or MacBook that you want, you know you're getting a brand new computer that is going to work right out of the box. At least you assume that, and there's the key to this whole discussion. The fact is that Apple manufactures millions of computers, and like with all manufacturing there is a small percentage that could have a problem. Now Apple backs all of its products very well, and in fact frequently wins awards for its service. But that won't erase the feeling you'll have if you're the one who gets a Mac that doesn't work...