Thinking about getting a new iPod?  Why is that?  Did your old one break, causing you to stumble upon the poor customer service at Apple?  Chances are, your iPod conveniently broke just after the 1 year warranty expired.  Darn!  Why didn’t you upgrade to the 2 year warranty?? Well, because it cost $60 and I thought the stupid thing was going to keep working longer than a year.  Yeah, we all did.  Well, that one is gone, and it’s time to get a new one.  Hopefully you backed up your music, photos, and videos on your computer.

So the question is, are you going to stick with Apple?   I mean, if the product is going to break in a year anyway, maybe you should spring for a competitor’s product that is significantly cheaper.

One of these alternatives is the Taidian M66 HD MP5 Player.  This product plays MP3, WMA, APE, and FLAC audio files, and RM, RMVB, FLV, AVI(compatible with DIXV, XVID, and MPEG4) DAT, WMV, and MPG video formats.  It also comes with a USB port and cable that allows high speed data transfer from your computer to your new MP5 player.  This means, assuming you did backup your music and video library, it will be accessible on your Taidian MP5 player almost immediately.  This player features a 5.0″, high resolution, color screen, and 8GB memory capacity that is competitive with the iPod touch.  In addition, it comes with a TV-out cable that allows you to view stored videos on your TV screen.  Was your iPod able to do that?

This product comes with the same 1 year warranty that your iPod did.  However, it costs just over $100 brand new.  Rather than submitting to the strangle hold that Apple has on the portable player market, consider the benefits offered by competitors.  You might be surprised by what you find.

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As summer approaches, many of us begin preparation for sunbathing and pool parties.  This is the time of year that you finally become a regular at your gym, or start that new diet that guarantees you will lose 10 pounds in just 3 weeks.  However, this is not the best way to ensure that your next sun-filled gathering will be a blast.  While your efforts may pay off, improving your body image and instilling you with self-confidence, the fact of the matter is that most people simply don’t care.  Perhaps there is a certain someone attending your next pool party who will notice that you are looking slimmer and more toned.  Perhaps there are even 2! And, of course, there is a chance that there are none.  But I can promise you this – everyone there wants to party and have fun, regardless of the current state of your tan or waistline.

So instead of wasting money and effort on improving the way you look, just order one of the water-proof floating speakers available on Bigboxsave.com.  As the sun shines, the Barbecue grills, and the music bumps from the speaker ball in the middle of the pool, you’ll wonder why you ever thought that getting in shape was the answer.  Still not convinced?  Ok, I’ll make a pros and cons list.
Getting in shape

Buying a floating speaker

I think you see my point.  This wireless, submersible speaker floats around your pool or hot tub, receiving a signal from the transmitter up to 150ft away. The transmitter is included, and can broadcast music from any audio source using Bluetooth technology.   The battery inside the floating speaker lasts for up to 4 hours.

Don’t let good music go unplayed, and good parties come to an end, just so you can feel good about your appearance.   Hook your new floating speaker up to your iPod, computer, stereo,TV, etc., and let the good times roll.  Available now on Bigboxstore.com for just over $60.

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