Sun Nov 22 2009
digital cameras
Kodak: Your Camera Has A Beach Mode, So Don't Take It To The Beach

Brandy's Kodak digital camera comes with several pre-set modes, one of which is "beach." However, when her camera stopped working after a trip to the beach, she reports that Kodak's mystifying response to her service request was that just because a digital camera has a setting for taking photos at the beach, that doesn't mean that you should actually take it to the beach. MORE >>

POSTED: Sat Nov 21 2009 10:00



facebook
Depressed Lady Loses Benefits Because Of Her Facebook Photos

A depressed woman has lost her benefits because her insurance agent found Facebook photos where she appears to be having fun. MORE >>

POSTED: Fri Nov 20 2009 13:16



smoke gets in your imac
Smoking Near Apple Computers Creates Biohazard, Voids Warranty

Unless you've just arrived in 2009 on a time machine, you know that smoking isn't good for you. Did you know, that smoking isn't good for your computer, either? It's true, at least according to Apple. Two readers in different parts of the country claim that their Applecare warranties were voided due to secondhand smoke. Both readers appealed their cases up to the office of God Steve Jobs himself. Both lost. MORE >>

POSTED: Fri Nov 20 2009 13:00



I've Seen Better Buys Actually
The Most Alarmingly Typical Best Buy TV Buying Experience Ever

Reader David wrote in describing the level of customer service he got while spending $1,300 at Best Buy. It's about what you'd expect. But... shouldn't it be better? According to David, the salesperson didn't know basic information, like how many inputs the TV had, tried to harass him into buying a $150 Monster Cable, and then made up some nonsense about the percentage of that particular model TV that came back for repair. MORE >>

POSTED: Thu Nov 19 2009 16:55



Be a F%&ing Person
Walmart Won't Let Family Print Photos Of Dead Relative For Funeral

After the death of a relative, Mike put together a photo tribute for the funeral, in order to "remember the good times," he says. Only a Walmart cashier put a stop to his purchase. Here's what happened. Do you think Walmart was in the right? MORE >>

POSTED: Wed Nov 18 2009 15:22




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