Geek Chic: Google Launches Boutiques.Com

Now this is my type of website.  Just in time for the holidays I can browse and set up my own boutique to get just the type of items I am looking for and I don't have to find the mall and people.  From the safety of my computer I can shop and shop.  Not only does it show me pictures of the items to look at but makes outfit suggestions, etc.  I will definitely be getting on Boutiques.com to see if they are as amazing as they sound.  Right now they only have it available for women and only in the U.S., but I can see potential in this website.  This is not the normal avenue for Google, but I think they are definitely thinking outside the box. 

Christie's Hopes to Snare $242K for 34-Year-Old Apple Computer

Can you believe that Christie's auction house will be auctioning off a 34 year old computer?  This will have everyone cleaning out closets for antique computers.  The Apple-1 originally sold for $666.66.  The invoice included on this specific Apple-1 is $741.66 becaude it also had the optional cassette interface.  It will be interesting to watch and see if Christie's can bring in the estimated $161,600 to $242,400 for this Apple-1 computer.  This could change the way people view their electronics and whether they get rid of them or save them as antiques.  Although, it would be cool to say you owned one of the Apple-1's designed and hand-built by Apple co-founder Steve Wosniak, I'm not sure it would be worth that much money to me.  It really makes me wish I had one in the closet. 

Early-Bird Black Friday Predictions

Black Friday predictions have already started.  Can you believe how this year has flown by?  Before we know it we will be celebrating the new year.  I was very disappointed with this article being the technical person that I am.  I was hoping for some great deals this year on new technology.  It sounds as though there won't be to many new technical toys out there.  For everyone who is looking for a big screen it looks like the bigger the better price wise.  Realistically, I think prices are about as low on TV's as they will get.  Just walking through any big store TV prices have fallen considerably in the past few years.  I believe that is due to the market being so tight and everyone watching their money so closely.  This has caused stores to make prices as rock bottom as they can to get business especially on big ticket items like electronics.  I will still be holding my breath and hoping they come out with some great deal on a totally nerdy technical gadget for Christmas.