Sony TRV240 - Best Hi8 / Digital Camcorder
Posted by Administrator on May 24, 2006
Recently, I was just about to drop some dough on a digital camcorder. I had spent weeks doing research and comparing features, functions, etc. when my old analog Sony Hi8 died.
After doing some more research I found it was cheaper for me to purchase another camcorder than to have my old Hi8 video tapes digitized. The trick is finding a camcorder that is backwards compatible. The Sony TRV240 is just that.
This camcorder will record digital video onto a Digital 8 tape (8mm) and will also record and play Hi8 tapes.
I started shopping and found a B class refurb on Amazon.com for just $149 + shipping.
Here’s the best part of this camera…Even though it comes with a USB port and supports USB streaming, the iLink port is basically a firewire port. It gets even better. When I connected the TRV240 to my pc firewire port and opened my video editing program it captured the video (analog) to digital. In the past I used a media converter that I ran analog video through and then captured to my pc.
What this means now is that I can capture digitial or analog video directly to my pc without using an external conversion device (digital encoder).
Looking for a great digital and backwards compatible analog camcorder? The Sony TRV240 might just do the trick.
Here’s my personal favorite site that covers camcorders.
Website Analysis Dallas
Posted by Administrator on May 18, 2006
eSolution Enterprises is offering a free website analysis for Dallas businesses looking to improve over performance in search engines. A website analysis can also help website owners determine if site code is validated properly to current standards.
eSolution Enterprises is certified through the Academy of Web Specialists tought by Robin Nobles and John Alexander two of the industries premier search engine optimization instructors.
eSE has been involved with search engine optimization and marketing over over 7 years and serves customers both locally and across the US.
Send your email to: analysis@searchenginepro.net
You will be provided with a comprehensive overview of key points that could make a difference in how well your website does in the search engines. Additionally, eSE provides press release and other promotional services to help get your business noticed online.
Ford Dealerships in Dallas Texas
Posted by Administrator on May 16, 2006
Have you been looking for Ford Dealerships in Dallas Texas?
You may have missed the original post, but Jerry Reynolds Prestige Ford in Garland Texas is an easy drive from anywhere in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
This ford dealership has on ongoing blow-out sale of 2004, 2005, and 2006 Ford trucks, cars, and SUV’s that have never been titled. So click on through and check out this terrific opportunity to own a new vehicle at NADA prices. There is also an online coupon where you can receive up to a $500 instant discount on any participating vehicle.
Jerry Reynolds Prestige Ford is one of the largest Ford dealers in the southwest and has been serving Dallas Fort Worth families for over three generations.
Ford Dealerships in Dallas Texas?
T-Mobile Service Dallas
Posted by Administrator on May 7, 2006
How’s Your T-Mobile Cell Phone Service in Dallas?
I’ve been a T-Mobile user for about 5 years here in the Dallas market and I’ve been fairly happy with service. My TMobile service has had very few issues and I typically get a great signal anywhere I’m at here the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
Occassionally I will loose my GPRS connection and will need to reconnect manually to receive email and / or data.
Today I’ve been online with T-Mobile for over an hour trying to resolve my first major connectivity issue. Three phones with two different numbers and I have been unable to get a signal while tech support is showing no issues here in the Dallas market….I’m at level three support right now.
I use a Treo 600 and and MDA III. Both of these phones have unique features. My Treo 600 is great to use with one hand while my MDA III has great pocket PC functionality and a fast 400 Mhz processor. However, my MDA III is difficult to use with one hand.
Which phone service do you use? Are you a TMobile user? If so, how has your service been lately? A couple of weeks ago TMobile had some tower issues in Dallas due to heavy rain the evening before. I’m hoping this is not a sign of deminshing service.
I finally had to get pushed through to level three support to have an engineer do a drive-by test of the network in my area.
Share any positive or negative feedback you might have with our visitors concerning Dallas Fort Worth cell phone providers.
Deep Discounts on Dallas Ford Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
Posted by Administrator on May 1, 2006
Press Release
RE: Jerry Reynolds’ Prestige Ford- Garland
Release Date: May 1, 2006
Subject Header: New Ford Vehicles to be Sold at NADA Used Car Prices
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact Info: Mr. Bobby Malatia, Internet Sales Director, Jerry Reynolds’ Prestige Ford- Garland
Ph: 1-800-463-4074
Email: bobbym@prestigegarland.com:
Location: Jerry Reynolds’ Prestige Ford- Garland
3401 S. Garland Ave, Garland, TX 75041
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“We simply have to move these vehicles� said Bobby Malatia, Internet Sales Director at Jerry Reynolds’ Prestige Ford- Garland.
Mr. Malatia has officially approved a very aggressive internet sales campaign that starts today, May 1, 2006. Knowing most new and used car shoppers are utilizing the internet for local pricing deals in Dallas, Mr. Malatia wanted to install a pipeline that connects new and used, Ford car and truck buyers directly to his store. Mr. Malatia is in a very unique position as this new Ford vehicle campaign launches in Dallas/ Ft. Worth.
“We really do have over fifty (50), Ford cars and trucks on our lot that are 2004, 2005 and 2006 models compiled of Explorer’s, Expedition’s, Five-Hundred’s, Escapes and F150’s. These vehicles have never been titled and the only label we can put on them is DEMO�.
Mr. Malatia explains how these vehicles got left-behind and how they will be marketed. “…as we work with local partners, vendors and even friends of the store, we end up with new Ford vehicles with 700-7000 (avg.), miles on them. As that happens, we try to match Ford car buyers with our Demo’s hoping to make great deals and solve some problems for Ford car buyers who are looking for that great deal, we just have too many, right now!�
“Because we truly have over fifty (50) ‘Demo’s’ right now, a traditional TV campaign would have done the trick.�, Mr. Malatia explains. “…but we need a way to advertise these vehicles without spending a ton of money on traditional car-dealer media. We are already losing money on these new Ford vehicles. It’s no secret that if cars sit on any car-lot in Dallas, (especially for more than six months), they start costing too much money. It just doesn’t make sense to invest thousands of dollars to move vehicles that are already costly to our store.�
When asked about special pricing for 2004, 2005 and 2006 new Ford demo’s Mr. Malatia explained, “NADA used-car values have apply to these vehicles�. Mr. Malatia is not shy about selling low-mile Ford cars and trucks with the same approach that individual car-sellers use, the NADA used car pricing guide.
Mr. Malatia also explains the selling attitude of Jerry Reynolds’ Prestige Ford- Garland. “Our margins have already taken a hit and we feel that we would rather lose money and make a new customer, than simply take the loss at the local car auction. That gives us the opportunity to market to that Ford car buyer in the future, and helps us get rid of these new Ford cars and trucks at the same time’.
Jerry Reynolds’ Prestige Ford- Garland (also home of THE CAR GUY), adopts a leadership role when marketing to DFW car-shoppers. Mr. Malatia boasts, “We will do our job properly, and we will offer outstanding deals on new Ford cars and trucks to Internet shoppers. That is what makes this demo-sale so significant. We are willing to do the work for the customer and really match them with a car or truck right now, that they might not have been able to afford a year or two ago�.
Submitted by -RD Thomisee, www.dallasusedcars.tv