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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Holiday Guide 2011: Picking the Best E-Reader

Never before has being digital come with so many options.

This year, the chances are high that you'll either be shopping for an e-reader or hoping to find one under the tree with your name on it. Mashable, in its look to see which tablet has generated the most online buzz, calls e-readers "the Tickle Me Elmo for adults." Luckily, the Arlington County Library has put together a nice collection of tips to help sort out the differences between a Nook Tablet and Kindle Fire (and other ways to read without paper). But before you rush out to the Apple Store or Barnes & Noble, let us know...

Sunday, November 28, 2010

Cyber Monday Promises Stiff Competition

So you thought the Black Friday deals were amazing? Fasten your seat belt, Cyber Monday will take you for a spin on the wild side!

Ahhh...the holiday season is truly upon us.  The lack of adequate parking, long check-out lines and miles of walking (or running) to the next store is finally here.  For many of us,  Cyber Monday has replaced the legwork of Black Friday with simple finger dexterity, a credit card and just the slightest amount of internet savvy. To sum it up: Black Friday may have met its match.  Cyber Monday originated during the holiday season of 2005 and has grown (by millions of dollars) every year since. While typically Black Friday sales are geared for lower to middle-income individuals and families, Cyber Monday is aimed at those who are more tech-savvy with significantly higher/disposable incomes.  According to the National Retail Federation, nine …

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