December 4. 2004

On this weeks show we featured segments on technolgy gifts and services that are appropriate as holiday gifts for your favorite "techie" and useful tech gifts for the not so technically savvy.

Guests this week

PlumChoice, a remote computer support and repair company, had their CEO visit with us. Michael Sommer "The Gadget Guy" will present the latest products in consumer electronics and technology. Abra Degbor from Verizon Wireless will join us at 8:30 to talk with us about the newest technology available in cellular telephones and which cell phones best meet your needs. PlumChoice Link

Michael Sommer

Michael Sommer "The Gadget Guy" will present the latest products in consumer electronics and technology.

Plum Choice

PlumChoice Computer Help is the leading online computer support company for the home and small business. The company is based in Bedford, MA with remote offices throughout the U.S. The company offers both virtual on-site (online) and physical on-site computer support.
The company's extensive online service offering is available to home and business PC users, business travelers, telecommuters, persons with limited mobility and any PC user with Internet access. Due to the virtual/web-based nature of the company's online computer support service, customers now have a more affordable, more convenient and easier computer support option at the click of a mouse.
Founded in 2001 by eighteen-year industry veteran and entrepreneur Ted Werth, PlumChoice Computer Help is a privately-held corporation.

Verizon Wireless

Abra Degbor from Verizon Wireless will join us at 8:30 to talk with us about the newest technology available in cellular telephones and which cell phones best meet your needs.

• LG VX4500 - This is a speaker phone for hands-free convenience, offering the latest in mobile technology with voice command. Speak the name of the contact from the phone book or speak the digits of the phone number. It allows for 189 minutes of talk time and 110 hours of standby time. This phone is also buy 1 get up to 3 free with 2 year contract.
• LG VX6100 - This is a camera phone with zoom and flash. This handset has tri-mode coverage, a sliding lens cover, and an external LCD with self portrait capability. It also offers voice activated dialing with LG's Voice Command with speaker phone and driving mode. Talk time: 189 minutes and Standby time: 110 hours. This phone is also buy 1 get up to 3 free with 2 year contract.
• LG VX7000 - This video phone allows you to make, get and send video. The stylish phone allows recording and sending 15 second videos, plus share pictures with PIX Messaging. With a rotating lens and embedded flash, self portrait shots are easy. A flip phone with 2 large full color screens. Talk time 198 minutes and Standby time 180 hours. This phone is also buy 1 get up to 3 free with 2 year contract.
• Blackberry 6750 - This phone/mini computer is perfect for the mobile professional. Get "always on" email on the Verizon Wireless National Enhanced Service Area. Highlights of this handset are the easy to use built in keyboard, thumb operated track wheel and integrated speaker and microphone. Talk Time: 154 minutes and Standby time 192 Hours.
• Samsung SCH-a790 - We call this the Global Phone because it is built with both CDMA and GSM capabilities, so you can use it in the U.S. and overseas with the included SIM card. Features of this phone include: Voice-activated dialing, Large 260K internal color display, web browser, GET IT NOW capable, scheduler, calculator, alarm clock, and contact directory. The Global Phones sell for $349.99 with a 2 year contract.