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The Externalized Mind

2007-10-30T11:40:00+01:00

"Memory? I've externalized it. I am one of those baby boomers who are making this the 'It's on the Tip of My Tongue Decade.' But now I no longer need to have a memory, for I have Google, Yahoo and Wikipedia. Now if I need to know some fact about the world, I tap a few keys and reap the blessings of the external mind."

Ah-yup.

Are we becoming one with the 'universal' mind, or are we becoming utterly mindless?

Sidebar: Why are Mark Shield's conservative opponents on the NewsHour so unnervingly likable and appealing? Not only Brooks, but Paul Gigot before him.

Is it really that easy for anyone to buy products from China now?

2007-08-17T06:01:52+02:00

China is now known as "the factory of the world" and the chances are that, at this moment, you are reading this text on a computer with at least some of the components made in China, wearing clothes made in China, sitting on furniture made in China... and planning on making a profit from buying and re-selling even more goods made in China! China has already taken a leading position in the economy of the world, and you need to be ready to take advantage of the opportunities this presents.Recent economic developments such as new Chinese stock markets, ever-increasing investment in the domestic market by western multinationals, and aggressive entrepreneurial expansion by Chinese exporters, mean that China's economy is still evolving and actually growing faster than ever. Is it really that easy for anyone to buy products from China now?yes, I think. Importing from China is just way easier than it was, say, ten years ago. So partly this is because of removal of trade barriers and China in the WTO, but I think it’s also to do with a lot easier communication now, like a lot more Chinese people speak English. Of course, the internet makes it a lot easier to get in touch with businesses. Travel to China is now much easier and cheaper. Logistics like delivering products from China is now cheaper and easier. And actually it’s also now easier to pay suppliers in China. So I think there’s been a lot of growth in the last five or six years, but I think we’re really still looking at an enormous explosion of suppliers in China, especially in the area of wholesale which is going to make it a lot easier for small businesses to buy from China.Rihey is a Chinese-owned electronics wholesale company. It buys exclusively from Chinese factories and distributors and offers a wide range of consumer electronics products for wholesale buyers, including hard-to-find and specialist electronics products.Wholesale Consumer Electronics, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, Car Electronics, MP3 Players, Bluetooth Products, MP4 Players, Cameras, Security Products and Electronic Gadgets from China and so on. www.rihey.cc"If You Aren't Already Looking At China, Start Now" China has already taken a leading position in the economy of the world, and you need to be ready to take advantage of the opportunities this presents.But the big difference for you and other business-people around the world is really going to be the improvement in communications that mean you have no excuse for not doing business with the Chinese!

A Better Choice to Do Consumer Electronics Wholesale in China

2007-08-16T10:35:00+02:00

There is nothing can be said to be best, but we can judge which is better, for the businessmen who want to do wholesale consumer electronic products in China, Rihey Digital online wholesale shop is the better in China.Rihey, an online drop ship company, is based in Shenzhen, China. Founded by Chinese business people, with staff from several provinces in China, Rihey ships products to resellers all over the world. It buys exclusively from Chinese factories and distributors and offers a wide range of consumer electronics products for wholesale buyers, including hard-to-find and specialist electronics products. Business is done in English and in U.S. dollars. It does Wholesale Consumer Electronics, Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, Car Electronics, MP3 Players, Bluetooth Products, MP4 Players, Spy Cameras, Security Products and Electronic Gadgets from China. www.rihey.ccAll products are exclusively from Chinese manufacturers in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and greater Guangdong Province. To ensure consistent high quality, products are thoroughly evaluated by Rihey, which maintains a warehouse with adequate stock to supply small, medium, and large order quantities. All orders are carefully checked before shipment, and all products are covered by a 12-month warranty.The aim of the Rihey online wholesale shop is to reach more customers who are in need of competitive prices on consumer electronics goods. Thanks to their location in a hi-tech manufacturing centre in Shenzhen, China, international buyers will be able to get sources of the newest Chinese electronics designs before they're available from local wholesalers.The Rihey online shop features products from over thirty different Chinese manufacturers, and wholesale importers can order them through a single invoice and payment system online. Another benefit boasted by Rihey is the lack of restrictive rules for new members: firstly, there are no minimum orders quantities, so new buyers can easily order single items as samples, or order small quantities at regular intervals to avoid having to hold too much stock. Secondly, no buyer contracts are required, meaning importers aren't tied into any schedule for regular large orders if they don't want to. Finally, anyone from any country can be approved as a registered wholesale buyer, even private individuals or relatively small businesses such as EBay shops.For further information about Shenzhen Rihey Digital CO., Ltd., and to sign up as a wholesale buyer, visit www.rihey.cc

About Rihey Digital Co. Ltd.

2007-08-14T10:30:00+02:00

Rihey is a Chinese-owned electronics wholesale company. It buys exclusively from Chinese factories and distributors and offers a wide range of consumer electronics products for wholesale buyers, including hard-to-find and specialist electronics products. "Importing from China is still a new area for many in the electronics retail business. Although many business people are well aware of the opportunities presented by the low prices of Chinese-produced goods, actually establishing a reliable source for your products can be quite a minefield for the inexperienced," Sunny commented. "Our company lets foreign buyers pick up samples and large wholesale orders from the qualified manufacturers, in one simple online order process, without the strain of lengthy negotiations or complex payment systems." Through their online wholesale shop, Rihey offers international buyers low wholesale prices on a wide range of consumer electronics, from accessories to digital camcorders to hard-disk media player gadgets. The website includes a pictured and detailed specification for each wholesale product, making it easy for importers to browse categories of interest and instantly select products to order samples.Sunny added that Rihey strives for competitive pricing on even small quantity orders, allowing smaller-scale importers to benefit from the online ordering system. Online auction sellers, such as EBay sellers, have found the simple ordering system useful for importing small batches of electronics products without the need to invest in warehouse space or stock. The company accepts all major credit cards through Pay pal online payments, as well as bank transfers. As one South American Rihey client comments: "It's really nice to meet serious sellers that deliver what we need". Orders for electronics items are shipped door-to-door by express couriers at shipping costs based on the international rates of carriers such as EMS, FedEx, DHL, and UPS. Most orders can be packed and sent out within two or three days, and technical staff inspect the goods as they are packed to ensure QA standards in the exported products.For Rihey, there are no business too small, no problem too big.

What makes Rihey different from other companies?

2007-08-11T03:15:54+02:00

-Unlike most Chinese export companies, there is no minimum order restriction. You can buy products in any order quantity - 1 piece or 1,000 pieces - from a wide selection of the latest electronics products;-You can pay by credit card through Paypal, which offers total buyer protection and avoids having to share any of your financial information;-Drop shippers can send single items directly from Rihey to their customers, and get overall discounts based on their total order volume;-All the products you buy from Rihey are covered by a 12 month guarantee, and are carefully inspected for quality before packing - which is one additional level of QA over and above what is done in the factory;-You're supported by friendly English speaking staff before and after placing an order, and you can get full product information and support even before purchasing;-Your goods are packed carefully, and the packages are correctly labeled and accompanied by all the paperwork that's needed for smooth clearance through your country's Customs.About Rihey Digital CO., LTD http://www.rihey.cc Rihey is a Chinese-owned electronics wholesale company. It buys exclusively from Chinese factories and distributors and offers a wide range of consumer electronics products for wholesale buyers, including hard-to-find and specialist electronics products.Rihey ships electronics to wholesale buyers worldwide. The aim of the online wholesale shop is to reach more customers who are in need of competitive prices on consumer electronics goods. Thanks to their location in a hi-tech manufacturing centre in Shenzhen, China, international buyers will be able to get sources of the newest Chinese electronics designs before they're available from local wholesalers.The Rihey online shop features products from over thirty different Chinese manufacturers, and wholesale importers can order them through a single invoice and payment system online. Another benefit claimed by Rihey is the lack of restrictive rules for new members: firstly, there are no minimum orders quantities, so new buyers can easily order single items as samples, or order small quantities at regular intervals to avoid having to hold too much stock. Secondly, no buyer contracts are required, meaning importers aren't tied into any schedule for regular large orders if they don't want to. Finally, anyone from any country can be approved as a registered wholesale buyer, even private individuals or relatively small businesses such as eBay shops.China is famous for cheaply mass-producing consumer goods and the influx of low-priced products isn't going to slow down any time soon, according to Sunny, Public Relations Director of Rihey. "We're seeing a massive surge of demand for Chinese-produced electronics, as businesses of all sizes compete to bring consumers the latest and best devices ahead of the pack. Now anyone, at any level of business and experience, can easily get into importing electronics from China." Sunny said.One of Rihey's frequently asked questions is about product quality. How can buyers check the goods are up to scratch before they place their orders? Well, for a start, Rihey offers single-item sample orders so those unfamiliar with the products can easily inspect the product before proceeding with wholesale orders. Secondly, products all come with a twelve month warranty. And thirdly to avoid any quality issues in the first place, Rihey employs a full time technical team to re-inspect the goods from the factory prior to dispatch, to ensure only top quality working electronics goods are sent out.The wholesale electronics products advertised at the Rihey online shop are sorted into categories, such as digital photo frame , digital cameras, camcorders, media players (such as mp3 players and mp4 video players), and car mp3/mp4 players and so on. Most of the products are geared towards consumer-retail importers, although there are groups of products which will appeal to specialist buyers.Small or medium quantity orders are delivered in tractable packets with express couriers (e.g. EMS, FedEx, DHL, and Hong Kong Air Mail) door-to-door, greatly simplifying and speeding up the process for buyers who may feel apprehensive about the logistics side of importing from China."Even for experienced business-people, it can seem too difficult to switch suppliers from local wholesalers to Chinese suppliers. Even though electronics sellers know they can profit more if they buy from China, the process of finding suppliers, negotiating prices, and being tied into large first orders can cause the firm to abandon their plan." Sunny commented. "Where Rihey comes in is putting the best quality products from many different factories in one place. New importers can check samples and order in quantity at great price discounts, and the whole process doesn't require you to speak Chinese or negotiate anything. You can complete a whole large-quantity import deal without ever having to visit China or speak to Chinese factories."Rihey online wholesale shop features full advice articles for new importers about how to get started using the ordering system, previewing shipping costs, checking on the status of deliveries, and how to deal with import tax. According to Sunny "We are focused on making the importing process painless and hopefully more profitable for our clients!"

Rihey Is the Best Wholesaler

2007-08-10T05:31:06+02:00

"If You Aren't Already Looking At China, Start Now" --Rihey Is the Best WholesalerRihey, an online consumer electronics wholesale drop ship company, is based in Shenzhen, China. Founded by Chinese business people, with staff from several provinces in China, Rihey ships products to resellers all over the world. Business is done in English and in U.S. dollars.All products are exclusively from Chinese manufacturers in Shenzhen, Guangzhou and greater Guangdong Province. To ensure consistent high quality, products are thoroughly evaluated by Rihey, which maintains a warehouse with adequate stock to supply small, medium, and large order quantities. All orders are carefully checked before shipment, and all products are covered by a 12-month warranty. "If You Aren't Already Looking At China, Start Now" You can't afford to ignore China these days. Maybe you grew up thinking it is a distant, closed-off land, but this is no longer the case. In the past few years Western national newspapers have started carrying a lot more news about China-- some have even got special daily "China Business" sections-- and it's not just hype. China is the world's fourth largest country with one fifth of the world's population. The GDP of China is now over 10 times larger than what it was in 1980, when the previously closed country began opening its doors to international commerce. Chinese people and culture are spreading more than ever, and in turn Chinese people are eagerly looking abroad to Korea, Japan, Australia, Europe, and the USA - absorbing and learning from foreign culture and business know-how.China is now known as "the factory of the world" and the chances are that, at this moment, you are reading this text on a computer with at least some of the components made in China, wearing clothes made in China, sitting on furniture made in China... and planning on making a profit from buying and re-selling even more goods made in China! China has already taken a leading position in the economy of the world, and you need to be ready to take advantage of the opportunities this presents.Recent economic developments such as new Chinese stock markets, ever-increasing investment in the domestic market by western multinationals, and aggressive entrepreneurial expansion by Chinese exporters, mean that China's economy is still evolving and actually growing faster than ever. But the big difference for you and other business-people around the world is really going to be the improvement in communications that mean you have no excuse for not doing business with the Chinese!

Promotional activities to meet the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games’ coming

2007-08-09T05:26:16+02:00

As a symbol of a nation's prosperity, Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is a major event life in the whole nation. This year's August eighth is a countdown anniversary of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. In order to meet the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games’ coming; to vigorously propagate the spirit of the Olympic Games; at the same time, to show thanks to all the consumers who are concerned about and supporting the development Rihey, Rihey held this promotional activities. These activity begins from August 8, - August 15。 And the products as follows are sold in 8.8 discount of price.K16 Mp4 playershttp://www.rihey.cc/webshop/user-proinfo.asp?pid=121512MB the Original price is $64.55usd, now the price is lower to $56.8usd, you can save $7.75usd.1 GB the Original price is $67.33usd, now the price is lower to $ 59.8usd, you can save $7.53usd.4 GB the Original price is $95.12usd, now the price is lower to $83.8usd, you can save $11.32usd.FJ-4http://www.rihey.cc/webshop/user-proinfo.asp?pid=252the Original price is $236.85usd, now the price is lower to $218usd, you can save $18.85usd.DV-01http://www.rihey.cc/webshop/user-proinfo.asp?pid=259the Original price is $105.59usd, now the price is lower to $99usd, you can save $6.59usd.It is a treasure chance, want see more please visit http://www.rihey.cc

7 reasons to buy electronic products from China

2007-08-07T08:30:50+02:00

7 reasons to buy electronic products from China-----Rihey Digital. CO., Ltd China has become the world's largest maker than any other country. In making consumer electronics, producing more MP3 Players, Digital Cameras, Video Players, Electronic Gadgets, and other high tech products Have you ever wondered how you could buy direct from the source in China and make your own profits from this economic miracle?1. Hottest Unseen Consumer Electronics and GadgetsIf you work together direct with suppliers in China you will be ahead of your competition. You will be able to buy many cutting-edge consumer electronics, long before they arrive in the retail stores back home. And you'll have the chance to check out the newest products before they are even released.2. Don’t Worry, They Speak EnglishMany trading companies and wholesalers in China are already experienced in dealing day to day with their foreign customers in English. And if you are lucky, you will be able to find partner companies in China which are wholly run by Europeans or Americans. Many of them will provide just the same quality of service and support as you would expect from anyone back home.3. Isn't China On The Other Side Of The World?You can already see "Made in China" labels everywhere you go. Thanks to international logistics companies like EMS, UPS and DHL practically any country in the world can receive consumer electronics straight from China. Wherever your customers are in the world, your next buying opportunity will be in China, especially with the increasing number of Chinese wholesale drop-shippers opening their services internationally.4. Wholesalers, MOQIn most manufacturing sectors in China, suppliers require a minimum order quantity (MOQ) for their products before the production process even starts. However, recently it's become much easier to order smaller quantities of electronics: wholesalers such as Chinavasion.com and Rihey are the leaders in this field. You want one sample, you got it. You need 20 pieces for your online business? No problem! Online wholesalers are opening the electronics market for small to medium business like never before.5. Can They Drop-Ship in China?The traditional trade triangle of wholesaler – retailer - customer has been revolutionized through the Internet. Now at last you can ship direct from China to your customers worldwide without touching the products. (Just in case profiting with Chinese Wholesalers wasn’t a big enough opportunity already.)6. How Do I pay them if they’re In China?With online wholesalers you can usually choose to pay in many international currencies, and even submit payment “the eBay way" - through Paypal secure online ordering. Paypal offers total protection for buyers, and dealing with their approved online electronics wholesalers will give you extra peace of mind.7. The Bottom LineChina has been described as the world's factory. The unbelievably cheap production costs for consumer electronics in China are well known to everybody. Online wholesalers simply let you put those products straight in your cart, without all the hassle – and middlemen – normally associated with the import trade. With no sales taxes added or hidden charges, the price you pay… well, it will speak for itself.A strong relationship with an electronics wholesaler in China will let you reap rewards for years to come.To get access to real-time prices for wholesale electronics direct from China, register now for free at http://www.rihey.cc

iPod Reloaded, Part III: It works!

2007-04-24T04:40:00+02:00

They could rebuild it. They have the technology.And happily they did, and for a reasonable price, too. While my iPod Mini, fixed and upgraded from a 4GB harddrive to an 8GB flashdrive (so more reliable, twice the space, and longer battery life) technically arrived in Lincoln, Nebraska on Friday, the slowness of UNL's internal mail system kept it from me until this morning. But it came. And I was delighted.

iPod

The well-packed iPod Mini was rapidly recovered, and worked fine out of the box. (iFixiPodsFast installed a test song, presumably under a creative commons license, so that you can see whether or not the machine works before you hook it up to the computer.) I pluged it in, had iTunes synch a 7GB playlist I created, and waited while the songs transfered. And even on a nice USB connection, 7 GB is a lot of songs.

iTunes

I then copied over the podcasts I listen to, and tested out the iPod Mini. It worked perfectly. While I had one class in the evening, I spent a lot of time today just walking around, enjoying my repaired & improved iPod mini.

iPod Reloaded, a tdaxp series1. A Shot in the Dark2. Broken, Fixed, Upgraded3. It works!

iPod Reloaded, Part II: Broken, Fixed, Upgraded

2007-04-17T22:35:00+02:00

Last time, I mentioned that I was sending in my iPod to service to iFixiPodsFast. I heard about iFiPF from a comment at Geek Technique, and their price for upgrading my iPod mini to an 8 GB flash-memory machine was about half what a new 8 GB flash iPod Nano costs. Additionally, I was cut a $20 discount in return for "a little word of mouth," so I thought blogging my experience with the company was fair. Well, yesterday USPS delivery confirmation reported the package arrived safely...

And today I got the following message:

I noticed when I opened it up that a chip fell out. I then figured out that your logic board wasn’t working correctly (wasn’t recognizing the replacement flash drive)… well needless to say I found the part where the chip had fallen off and soldered it back on and the iPod is working so far. I still have to test it out further to make sure that it will work correctly but regardless I just wanted to email you and let you know why this process was taking a while (normally your iPod would have shipped yesterday)

So my machine is more broken than I thought it was. But the work looks the work's been done. I appreciate iFixiPodsFast's quick service and communication. Hopefully I'll soon my jamming to my crazy tunes again.I'll keep you updated.

iPod Reloaded, a tdaxp series1. A Shot in the Dark2. Broken, Fixed, Upgraded3. It works!

iPod Reloaded, Part I: A Shot in the Dark

2007-04-11T22:05:00+02:00

Well, it finally happened. After 20 months of loyal service, I dropped my iPod mini one too many times. Various errors came up, and troubleshooting quickly revealed that its harddrive had failed. I had got it cheap some time ago because Apple was transitioning from the (cheap, size-of-a-card-deck, hard-drive-driven) iPod MInis to the (more expensive, size-of-a-gum-pack, flash-memory-driven) iPod Nanos. Even after all this time, buying a new 4GB nano would be more expensive ($199) than what I paid for a mini ($149). Actually "upgrading" to an 8 GB nano ($249) would be as expensive as a 30 GB iPod.Happily, I came across Geek Technique and its series on replacing the iPod Mini's harddrive with flash memory.

Major Surgery

From there i found iFix iPods Fast, and there $144 deal of a flash upgarde to 8GB, service, and warrenty. I wrote in confirming the price, and the owner solicited a $20 rebate in exchange for some press. So here it is, tdaxp iPod payola.What happens next? I'm not sure. I paid for shipping, paid iFixIpodsFast, and sent off my former iPod mini. Will my iPod come back, flash-based, double-sized, and longer lasting than ever before?

A Happy Ending?

Will it catch on fire and explode? Stay tuned, and find out!

iPod Reloaded, a tdaxp series1. A Shot in the Dark2. Broken, Fixed, Upgraded3. It works!

I didn't wanna make it seem too fly

2006-02-25T04:10:00+01:00

Bringing my iPod to a party I'm not even sure I want to go to (my last experience drinking/socializing ended rather pukingly) and, because this is the part of my brain that does not turn off, thinking of jams I might play if--as was the cast last time I was at this particular locale for a party--somebody goes "durr, I'm sick of this person's whaddayacallit, somebody else do something."Anyway, backstory, whatever; here's the question: do a buncha kids who are, on average, 18 months younger than me remember Another Bad Creation? I mean, them jams pre-date Kris Kross, and that's pushing it even for me.I guess I could just ask them, but I get enough blank-faced stares as it is.