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RobIsIT

  1. @chrispwalsh Nice find Chris! I'm wondering if something exists that will allow me to input an App I want to buy and watch for a price drop?
  2. Is there a web service or iOS app that watches prices in the iTunes store and sends alerts when prices change? Is this even possible?
  3. Pinterest can finally be declared a success. I'm receiving spam through it.
  4. Some very interesting people and conversation at eCommerce Camp #9 tonight. #eccTO
  5. It's interesting how many times Pinterest forgets my login name / password. Almost like they want me to login with Facebook or Twitter.
  6. Thanks, @RobTyrie! I'm just looking at Asus. Never used their All-in-one's. Have you? How's the embedded hardware?
  7. I'm looking for a cheap (below $700), all-in-one PC. Does anyone know who makes something like this?
  8. My disaster recovery planning was put to the test today. Now, I'm shopping for gas powered generators and cases of Tums :)
  9. New iPads have a WiFi problems? robisit.com/15c
  10. Shoot me a note if you're looking for reliable SEM work in Toronto.
  11. There must be a reason. Why does the Apple App Store do such a poor job of highlighting music, apps, video, etc?
  12. Anyone have a Logitech Harmony Link yet? I just impulse bought one. robisit.com/15b
  13. RT @nicholasdewolff: Only 860 free $25 Kiva loans left to give. Grab one & help alleviate poverty - bit.ly/Hhkji8
  14. Interested in mobile tech or eCommerce? Check out what Well.ca did today: robisit.com/15a
  15. New Apple TV -or- HTPC Upgrades? Which should i do today?
  16. My job this weekend: Get a new credit card. Here's Why: robisit.com/159
  17. Mixpanel's Flow basic web analytics are shockingly powerful in their simplicity. Check out my stats from today: robisit.com/158
  18. @Cisco_Mobility Pfft..my iPhone has been NFC compatible since I got it. An elastic band holds my credit card to the back.
  19. @aaronreynolds Of the 3 houses you saw, buy the one made from brick. Trust me.
  20. Smartest thing I've heard in a while: "You have to move really fast to get things done slowly".