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Custom Apple Fanboy Brabus Mercedes

Terrance Gaines — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 12:39:51 +0000

If I EVER get this rich, and become THIS much of a fanboy...picture me rollin'

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The Gadget Store is Open For Business

Terrance Gaines — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:56:39 +0000

As you all know, I am a gadget fiend. Most of my shopping for gadgets is done on Amazon. You can pretty much bet on the fact that you can get a decent price for a product there and get it fast.

The Lowdown:

So I have taken the time to hand-pick some gadgets that I would buy (If I had the money, which is another reason to open up an Amazon Affiliate Store) and that I think you might want to check out as well.

I mean, if you were gonna shop on Amazon anyway, you might as well come to BrothaTech.com and find out what I would buy, and buy it to show me some ~~money~~ love!

You can click this link (and save it to your favorites), or click on the Store Tab on this site.

Outro:

I’m starting to become a one-stop shop. You can get the latest tech news from my blog, get technology advice and other services via my site, and buy the latest gadgets in my Amazon-Powered store.

“Giving you the Low Down on ALL things Tech”

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Rent Gadgets From Your Neighbors with SnapGoods

Terrance Gaines — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:09:47 +0000

As you all know, I am a gadget man. I own a nice inventory or gadgets. Even though I could always use more gadgets, right now I think I am covered.

But every once in a while, there is something out there that I want to get my hands on just to touch, mess with, and figure out either to review on my blog, or just to see if it’s something I could see buying and using.

With the SnapGoods site, I can check in my area to see if people are willing to rent out their gadgets (and other stuff too) and do just that – Rent gadgets.

If your camera is getting old and you need something better, but just for a wedding, graduation, birthday party, but don’t have $200+ bucks to run out and buy a high-end camera, you can check snapgoods to see if somebody willing to let you “use” theirs for an daily/weekly rate.

The process is simple, pick the product you want to rent based on the zip code you want to search, and you will see the terms for renting the item:

- Condition of the item
- Fees to rent the item
- Item availability
- Deposit needed
- Pick-up location
- Option to ask a question about the item
- Reviews from others who have rented the item in the past

If you agree to the terms, you simply “request reservation” and arrange payment and pickup with the renter.

Based on my searches, most of the stuff I would rent can be had for around $10-$20 bucks a day. But like I said, the site isn’t just limited to renting electronic gadgets. There are pickup trucks, apartments, and for you road warriors, there was even a group in my area offering a free office for a day.

The site seems like it is doing good because there are even snapgoods meetup groups of people with the same interests hooking up and sharing their interests (and their stuff) with each other.

So if you are in the market for a specific gadget or any other item and you want to try before you buy, or ran into a situation and you need a specific item to finish a task, check to see if your neighbors are willing to rent it to you via SnapGoods.

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A Brotha’s Tweets for 2010-08-13

Terrance Gaines — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 16:47:00 +0000

Structured wiring job complete. Just waiting on client 2 pull trigger on lighting, security & hardware/software part of the project. #fb # calories! (@ Five Guys) http://4sq.com/7x6qgF # Man yall don't know how much I'm looking f

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A Brotha’s Tweets for 2010-08-06

Terrance Gaines — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 16:47:00 +0000

Android 2.2 comes to Evo 4G next week http://www.tgdaily.com/50880 (via @TGDaily) # Thx! man RT@marioarmstrong: I'm honored to work with these GREAT peeps: @samaparicio @brothatech @DigiDaunted @songhia # @tiffani tell me how the movie wa

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My New Home

Terrance Gaines — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:04:02 +0000

Some things have changed round these parts

I went ahead and burned the midnight oil and cranked out a new site. In addition to my blog, I have included my business side and made one big site.

About a Brotha
My Services

Future features include a gadget store with hand-picked items for you to browse through and purchase…then contact me to show you how to set them up (plug).

I still plan on giving you the latest and greatest in tech news, tips & reviews, now you can stay here and contact me for a vast array of technology services as well – I don’t call myself Brotha Tech just because it’s catchy…

So take a look around and make sure to leave a comment or two!

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A Brotha’s Tweets for 2010-07-30

Terrance Gaines — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:47:00 +0000

Water http://post.ly/oSAa #
Tech Review: Brothatech Demos Flipboard | BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/i /via @blackweb20 #
@AieshaDot There is politics in EVERYTHING! in reply to AieshaDot #
Spent some time this morning freeing up disk space on my laptop. Im up from 8 to 32gigs but that's not enough… #
Methinks it's time for an new laptop #NewGadgetExcuse #
White iPhone 4 Gets Delayed…Again | BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/j #
UberTwitter updates like crazy! get the latest here —> http://brotha.tk/k /via @BBExaminer #BlackBerry #
[Contribute...I did!] ]Kickstarter – 2011 Black Weblog Awards Ceremony and Reception: http://kck.st/c5MjAt #
@AdrianGrant No prob man! in reply to AdrianGrant #
@calinative yo momma aint got nothing on my 512mhz, 40gig HD, Pentium II Compaq (no HP) havin' momma! in reply to calinative #
@samaralynn Thanks for the #FF love! in reply to samaralynn #
I'm at Sirius XM Satellite Radio (1500 Eckington Pl. NE, , Washington). http://4sq.com/aInel0 #
On the air with @Marionarmstrong like….now! #
Just in case you need to know not your local station…were global baby! XM 169 The Power! #
The show was hot! Will def. come back @marioarmstrong #
Hanging out with @Damonmc_1 down in Chinatown, DC #
I'm at Tony chengs. http://4sq.com/bkvRvG #
Another busy day. #nodaysoff #
@JaysonFlint You too eh? in reply to JaysonFlint #
Watching Pee Wee football practice (in the shade) (@ New Town High School) http://4sq.com/cLLdSr #
@rahsheen you wasn't gonna go #groomzilla on 'em were you? in reply to rahsheen #
@NeoSoulAlterEgo #OhLetDoIt lol! in reply to NeoSoulAlterEgo #
@chipperd that's nice right? in reply to chipperd #
@BaltimoreTom no pads, no serious practices…just registration and some minor drills (too hot) in reply to BaltimoreTom #
@rahsheen just relax. Trust you'll look back and be amazed at how fast the day went! in reply to rahsheen #
Black Nerds Unite! (if they only had an XL) (@ exittheapple) http://4sq.com/aQOqe2 #
Correction: I need a 2XL @oyingoodies @oyinhandmade #
Kiddie bowling party (@ AMF Bowling Timonium) http://4sq.com/586jyh #
@koa except when you excercise and…#guttermind in reply to koa #
@AshleyCharisma reminds me of that "Friends" ep. where Joey & Ross cuddle and have great naps! in reply to AshleyCharisma #
@iPhoneLife IF Apple fixeds the antenna in Sept. AND The iPhone comes to VZW in '11 OR AT&T works on the network THEN I wi iPhone in reply to iPhoneLife #
@iPhoneLife THEN I will buy an iPhone in reply to iPhoneLife #
I am itching to get a refurb MBP from Apple, but I am waiting on the #hookup from a connect… #
@chaostoon follow Saturday…you trippin' lol! in reply to chaostoon #
@julipeno i believe it! in reply to julipeno #
@ahr19 My #connect has a guy that beefed up a 13" MacBook, but the wait is UNBEARABLE! in reply to ahr19 #
@rahsheen My man @marioarmstrong would like that cake! in reply to rahsheen #
[Stop Snitching] Apple attacks Droid X antenna | CNET http://bit.ly/bGe4LY #
@smrls can't paste URLs from ipad into my smrls acct in reply to smrls #
@AletheaKing me and my oldest girl (2 yrs old) went to church together, so now I'm bout ready to #handoff lol! in reply to AletheaKing #
The sky just got gray and threw up rain on my car #
Finally pulled the trigger on a refurb. Apple MBP – Crossover almost complete! #
@ChiChiRadioDiva NP! in reply to ChiChiRadioDiva #
[Ditto!] RT @iLamaar Finally finished watching Seven Pounds… I need a Rosario Dawson in my life (minus the dying part that is) #
BlackBerry users: Access call timers & call history by contact http://bit.ly/9CWKgC #
@Damonmc_1 the iPhone has gotta get its act together first #deathgrip in reply to Damonmc_1 #
VZW network is down in this area due to crazy wind/rain storm last night #NoCallsForMe #
First Glimpse of New Ford Explorer Found on Facebook | BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/m (via @BlackWeb20) #
This weight aint gonna lose itself! (@ YMCA – Ward Center) http://4sq.com/bIdahm #
The Government Approves “Jailbreaking” of Mobile Devices | BlackWeb2.0 http://bit.ly/d7HVZh #
Depositing Checks With Your Smartphone? http://bit.ly/bul98k (via @SmallBizGoMobile) #
@adriarichards This message has just been "favorited" Thanks! How have u been? in reply to adriarichards #
@adriarichards Busy…but that's a good thing (I think…yeah, pretty sure it's a good thing) in reply to adriarichards #
Apple Store Goes Down, New Tech Pops Up | BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/n #
You MUST know my wife! RT @jatawny trying to clean house before we're off to Atlanta. I don't want to come back to a messy house. #
Just got word that my Mom-in-law signed for my new MBP…"don't touch anything" Lol! @FedExDelivers #
RT @corvida Twitter Tool: Twitterchat – a two way live shoutbox (with warning) http://bit.ly/a6grJl #
I am gonna try and NOT quarantine my msg. inboxes for a while and see if my mild OCD doesn't drive me crazy #
15 Awesome Gadgets That Will Clear Your Desktop Clutter http://bit.ly/a3uKXb (via @TechZader) #
@sheatsb It does kinda look a hot mess (big dirt mound) #nodisrespect in reply to sheatsb #
@sheatsb …uh, I was thinking that too! in reply to sheatsb #
In the Driver’s Seat: Chevy Volt Pre-Orders Start Today | BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/o #
Slight learning curve, but it appears to be worth it #AppleFanBoy #
@adriarichards I use brotha.tk from @smrls to shorten some of mine. The .tk suffix is a coincidence, but it works, so im cool 4 now in reply to adriarichards #
By BrothaTech: Google’s Cloud Services Pass Government Security Requirements | @BlackWeb20 http://brotha.tk/p #
RIM's Last Stand? Blackberry Storm 3 is on the Horizon, Specs Detailed | @BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/q #
@adriarichards don't own it and realize its shortcomings. Just getting feet wet. Will def upgrade in reply to adriarichards #
Trying out the free wifi before I meet with a client (@ Starbucks – St Thomas Shopping Ctr) http://4sq.com/bpUC4R #
Downloading myniTunes library to my MBP and waiting on Psych to come on #
Create the Android App You Need with App Inventor | @SmallBizGoMobile http://bit.ly/drsLVD #
Facebook Cares, Adds Safety Page | @BlackWeb20 http://bit.ly/bhtj4G #
Understanding the Bass Behind Your Home Theater Speakers http://brotha.tk/r (via @HomeTheaterTech) #
Lunch time (@ Java works) http://4sq.com/blQftE #
I'm curious. How do you all feel about sponsored tweets? #
@TechBoyFresh surprisingly to me, the people I follow could get a click or two… in reply to TechBoyFresh #
@misssmith11 me too…I'm not sure if I would put out a sponsored tweet but I've got many a hookup from my tweoples in reply to misssmith11 #
@TechBoyFresh I would ONLY sponsor a tweet from a product I seriously believe in and have used before in reply to TechBoyFresh #
Security Breach: 100 Million Facebook Accounts Published Online | @blackweb20 http://bit.ly/ceNgXB #
@TechBoyFresh which is why I'm on the fence in reply to TechBoyFresh #
RT @blackweb20 New Wi-Fi Only Kindle Ships August 27th http://bit.ly/aS6BTX #
Check A Brotha out over at EbonyJet http://bit.ly/baJujj http://bit.ly/9v7PzE (via @BlackWeb20) #fb #
Transferring Music, Pictures, etc. to my MBP #fb #

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A Brotha’s Tweets for 2010-07-23

Terrance Gaines — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:47:00 +0000

New Internet Real-Estate Available: .CO Domains Go Public | BlackWeb2.0 http://bit.ly/doDue5 #
Windows Phone 7 OS looks good for all you Microsoft fans out there (walkthrough video) http://brotha.tk/c /via @slashgear #
I just unlocked the "Superstar" badge on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/9ExV2S #
Waiting on the "bosses" (@ Sirius XM Satellite Radio) http://4sq.com/aInel0 #
Smart Pad tablet by Toshiba promised before October http://bit.ly/cpEsOr /via @engadget #
'Bout Time! Jobless benefits extension clears Senate hurdle http://bit.ly/dvtBlx /via @TechZader #fb #
In the studio if the Mario Armstrong Show watching @marioarmstrong do his thing #
Boss Lady @ABenton is in the house as well #fb #
1 hour goes by fast on the set of a live radio show @marioarmstrong @ABenton #
Doing a tour of XM studios in DC @marioarmstrong #
My main man @marioarmstrong got me hype (stay tuned!) #
?estion: you live in a one story house made completely of redwood. What color would the stairs be? #fb #
@klysha some dood chopped up a speech by the secy of agriculture (black woman) discriminating against a white farmer… in reply to klysha #
@klysha NAACP got mad and jumpedmon the lady…and she soon resigned… in reply to klysha #
@klysha come to find out the ENTIRE speech was taken out of context, and NAACP apologized in reply to klysha #
@klysha but as it stands, shes still jobless (somebody correct me if im wrong) in reply to klysha #
@ABenton Have to say it was good meeting a colleague, a peer, and my check signer all wrapped up in one person in reply to ABenton #
@jaredgibbs just downloaded it a sec ago and it appears to be pretty slick (I smell a blog post coming) in reply to jaredgibbs #
Gotta get some work done [going off-line in 3, 2, 1...] #
@ChrisPirillo Will have to look into this. As a trade, U might want 2 look into Flipboard for iPad (twitter and facebook content curator) in reply to ChrisPirillo #
Test tweet from my blog #
@rahsheen its definately hot for the iPad [calls dibs on the BlackWeb write up] lol! in reply to rahsheen #
@rahsheen nevermind @misssmith11 already beat me to it lol! in reply to rahsheen #
RE: @blackweb20 Been playing around with it this morning…All I can say is this one of the hottest content aggregator… http://disq.us/hqwyf #
Is the Digital Divide Headed In the Right Direction | BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/d /via @BlackWeb20 #
@rahsheen *double shrug* when I got flipboard, I was already putting the words together in my head for the site #doh in reply to rahsheen #
@misssmith11 You beat me to that flipboard story @blackweb20…dats what's up! in reply to misssmith11 #
@misssmith11 hit me with it! <<< keep it in context – (no Sherrod) lol! in reply to misssmith11 #
Hoping @Flipboard improves their servers soon. I want to do a video review tonight but can't access my facebook profile #SOS #
Teen Uses Craigslist to Barter Phones for a Porsche http://bit.ly/cRbtZM /via @techeblog #
@klysha boo on you…T is for Tennessee. S S.T.A.T.E. U University – TSU! in reply to klysha #
@gadgetfeed this is a cool image in reply to gadgetfeed #
2 accounts, 1 Porn reference: Coca-Cola considers dropping Ad Agency over botched Facebook campaign http://bit.ly/agTtrZ /via @blackweb20 #
Just taking the time to say "Yo!" to all my new followers! #
@calinative BURR! I think I may need your assistance (WP stuff) #
‘App’-titude: 6 Ways to Step Your Droid X App Game Up | BlackWeb2.0 http://brotha.tk/e #
@couturefreak Today I can say so without a doubt! #moreworktodo in reply to couturefreak #
Add Function To Form With an End Call Sticker For Your iPhone 4 http://post.ly/oIt9 #
Check Your Website’s Stats Anytime With Mobile Analytics Apps http://bit.ly/dhfXAK /via @smallbizgomobile #
Mic check one, two. Facebook can you hear me? #
…Check two, three, four… #
@calinative sent to your blog addy (let me know if that's wrong) in reply to calinative #
IPv4 addresses will dry up in a year | Neowin.net http://brotha.tk/f #
Verizon to drop unlimited data plans this month? http://brotha.tk/g /via @engadget #
25 must-have iPhone apps for productive geeks | Tech Sanity Check http://post.ly/oK6l #
(I need 2 step my game up!) 14 features you need on your wordpress site http://bit.ly/d46Lyl #
RT @blackweb20 Tech for a Good Cause: Mobile Tech Aid to Africa http://bit.ly/dg1dap #
@RandomNimrod which is prolly why they are nixing it! in reply to RandomNimrod #
@luvvieig man I need a headshot but a brotha is cheap #cheapguysfinishlast in reply to luvvieig #
@RandomNimrod WERD! in reply to RandomNimrod #
@kevinmd like anything else on the web, patients & doctors should keep topics general. Details should require private channels in reply to kevinmd #
RT @aishatyler …It took 4 hours to make a 2 hour drive. Where's my jetpack? #thefuturesucks #
Yeah, I've been sleeping on @instapaper Plays very nicely with @Flipboard and @Twitterrific! #

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Add Function To Form With an End Call Sticker For Your iPhone 4

Terrance Gaines — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:20:04 +0000

via etsy.com

You can get this little sticker as a reminder to stay away that general area of the phone OR actually use it as an additional "End Call" button that when pressed, drops...I mean, ends your iPhone 4 call.

Available at Ets

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BlueLounge Cable Box

Terrance Gaines — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 22:43:13 +0000

While searching around YouTube, I stumbled across my main man Marquez Brownlee's channel and saw an unboxing of a cool gadget for all you cable-management freaks enthusiasts. It's called the Cable Box from BlueLounge and essentially, it's

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