Sony 80GB PlayStation 3 (PS3) Comes to Japan

Tomorrow, Thursday October 30th, 2008, Sony is supposed to release release the new 80GB PlayStation 3 (PS3) computer entertainment system with DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller in Japan. The retail price is rumored at 39,980 yen (including tax).

The Sonly 80GB PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will come in Clear Black, Ceramic White, and Satin Silver. As a holiday season offer, it will come bundled with the Blu-ray Disc version of Gran Turismo 5 Prologue Spec III for PS3.

Along with the launch of this new model, the long-awaited LittleBigPlanet for PS3 will also become available on Thursday October 30th.

Full Sony Press Release

Sears 2-Day Big Weekend Sale Oct/Nov 2008

Sears Announced their 2-Day Big Weekend Sale 10/31-11/1. I've posted links to all of the Sears.com deals below for reference.

Shop Sears' 2-Day Sale 10/31-11/1 for great savings and clearance prices on fall essentials

10-20% Cash Back on Kenmore Appliances & Floor Care over $399 after rebate 10/31-11/1

10-25% Cash Back on Kenmore Elite Appliances over $399 after rebate 10/31-11/1

All Craftsman Miter Saws, Cordless Drills, Tool Storage & Lift Equipment on sale 10/31-11/1

All Table Saws, Band Saws and Craftsman Garage Door Openers on sale 10/31-11/1

Craftsman 5-Drawer Homeowner Roll-Away on sale $199.99 + a FREE Chest ($119.99 value) 10/31-11/1

Save 15-20% off all Craftsman Power Lawn & Garden and Outdoor Storage 10/31-11/1

All Craftsman Snow Throwers on sale 10/31-11/1

10% Cash Back or 0% for 24 months on HDTVs 40" or larger after MIR 8/31-11/15

Last 2-Days! $4.99 Standard Shipping on all mailable Electronics from 10/13-11/1


New Build Your Own Engagement Ring available on Sears.com!

New at Sears Build Your Own Engagement Ring w/ Free Shipping & 0% for 12 months over $299 thru 12/31

Last 2-Days to receive Reward Certificates!
Get $15 in reward certificates for every $75 spent in Apparel, Shoes & Accessories 10/19-11/1

Save 40-50% off Outerwear for the Family + all Denim on sale 10/31-11/1

Blogs influence Online Purchasing - Research Study

A study, "Harnessing the Power of Blogs," sponsored research by BuzzLogic and conducted by JupiterResearch, a Forrester Research company found that blogs can have a bigger effect on purchasing decisions than social networks.

Here are some of the highlights:

- 40 percent of people reading blogs have taken action as a result of viewing an ad on a blog
- 50 percent of frequent blog readers say they have taken action.

Of those actions:
- 17 percent have read product reviews online
- 16 percent have sought out more information on a product or service
- 16 percent have visited a manufacturer or retailer Web site

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Now for the Test to see if this blog ad really works. The Amazon Kindle is amazing. Kindle: Amazon's Wireless Reading Device. If you enter Coupon Code: OPRAHWINFREY you can get the Amazon Kindle for only $309 (a $50 Discount).

Amazon Kindle - Oprah's Kindle Rescue and Kindle $50 Coupon

The Kindle - Amazon's Wireless Reading Device has been rescued by Oprah Winfrey.
Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos and his company's revolutionary Kindle e-book reader were the stars of Fridays Oprah Winfrey Show.

Oprah said that the Amason Kindle was her new favorite thing in the world. She went on to say that it would pay for itself and good for the environment (saves paper) among other things.

Shopper's who enter coupon code: OPRAHWINFREY will get the Amazon Kindle for only $309 (a $50 Discount) . I'm sure this will help to give the struggling Kindle a boost.

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Best Buy Tender Offer to Acquire Napster - Digital Media

Best Buy annouced that it has acquired 83.3 percent of Napster's outstanding stock through a tender offer. Best Buy has launched a subsequent offer to acquire the rest of the outstanding stock. Once this is complete, Best Buy we will be able to work to expand Napster’s subscriber base and continue to grow it's audience in the digital media space.

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Netflix Roll-Out of Microsoft Silverlight (2nd Gen)

Netflix announced it has begun the deployment of Microsoft Silverlight to enhance the instant watching component of the Netflix service. The Microsoft Silverlight also allows subscribers to watch movies and TV episodes instantly on their Intel-based Apple Macintosh computers. This is the first step in an anticipated roll-out of the new platform to all Netflix subscribers by the end of the year.

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Vimpel buys stake in Russian handset retailer - Euroset Group

The Russian telecommunications provider Vimpel announced that it has acquired a large (49.9 percent) stake of a mobile handset retailer (Euroset Group) in an effort to increase its competitiveness despite the economic downturn. The price for this stake is roughly, $226 million.

According to Forbes, Alexander Izosimov, chief executive of Vimpel, said the importance of retail networks rises during "challenging market conditions." "Hence, it is in our best interest to forge solid relationships with the retail operators at this point in time," he said. "We believe that acquiring a stake in a leading retailer, like Euroset, will allow us to strengthen our competitive position and to stabilize the market."

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