http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch Just another irishtimes.com weblog Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:28:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The global economy might be collapsing faster than you can say "Bubble? What bubble?" but at least there are some good news stories out there. You just have to look very, very hard to find them. And speaking of spam, has anyone else noticed a dramatic decline in the amount ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/20/spam-spam-spam-spam/ A reader from Dublin ordered a new battery for his Dell laptop computer earlier this summer using the company's website. He waited and waited but nothing ever came. He first placed the order on June 18th and was given a delivery date of July 2nd. However, on July 25th, he received ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/17/time-runs-out-for-battery-delivery/ A lot is being asked of the dramatically unfestive 60ft "Christmas tree" which was unveiled on Dublin's O'Connell Street last week. Made up of nearly 100,000 energy-efficient bulbs, the unorthodox tree was put in place weeks earlier than usual in order to get people in the mood for the festive ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/17/a-frugal-festive-season/ I got this mail this morning. Apparently there's a handy 800 grand waiting for me in a FedEx office in Ghana! But where's the back story - where's the bit about the diposed dictator and his suitcase of diamonds or the wealthy dowager dying of cancer? Sometimes I think ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/14/not-even-trying-part-ii/ The virulently anti-EU sections of the British media will no doubt be dismayed to learn that crooked, bent or twisted fruit and vegetables which is perfectly edible will be back on the menu across Europe. The carrot that the conservative press used to such affect to beat EU bureaucrats ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/14/welcome-back-bendy-veg/ The National Consumer Agency (NCA) recently announced that it had reached an agreement with many of the State's 600 gyms encouraging (but not obliging) them to be a little more transparent when it comes to taking our money. (more...)Share This http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/13/trapped-on-a-treadmill/ I reviewed cordless drills for Pricewatch this week and scored one from a company called Rok highly, based largely on the fact that it was half the price of brands whose names I recognised and it seemed, to my admittedly amateur eye, to be grand when it came to drilling ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/06/a-drilling-story/ Ah, rumours. A meeting of Dunnes Stores store managers is to take place today to discuss sale of company. The Wal-Mart owned British chain, Asda, are apparently in the process of carrying out due diligence on the company ahead of the announcement. Oh no, wait. (more...)Share This http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/06/dunne-deal/ [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6odZPD5dTM[/youtube]For the day that's in it, I thought a little catch up might be a good idea! The US presidential campaign in a minute, the makers of this clip claim despite the fact that it's actually a minute and 40 seconds. Still pretty good, mind you. Share This http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/04/todays-the-day-finally/ THE DIGITAL TELEVISION buzz is getting louder. The trials have been completed and the switchover from analogue will get underway in earnest in Ireland next year. It has been described as a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity" that will not only improve television picture quality, but the quality of our lives by bringing ... http://www.irishtimes.com/blogs/pricewatch/2008/11/03/the-digital-dividend/