SPS Curve - Sympton Problem Solution Curve

Understanding the curve point at which a consumer will buy a product.

Where they are at. Does the consumer have a
1. Symptom
2. Problem
3. Solution

Getting them at the point when they are ready to buy they have indentified that they have a problem and know what it is, but they don't know what the solution is. Be available for the consumer at the point that they are going to purchase is key to having a solution available for the consumer.

Interesting: Why People Buy

7 Reasons why people buy.

1. To Make Money
2. To Save Money
3. To Save Effort
4. To Save Time
5. Improving Health
6. Increase Pleasure - learning how to dance, etc..
7. Eliminate Pain - have arthritis, how to reduce the pain with medications, ointments.

Things to consider when pitching an item for sale to consumers.

T-mobile Slide sales halted

Well it was bound to happen..... The Slide made by Motorola has some problems. Surprise.

Moto needs some serious help. The RAZR was a mess. Had 3 of them and nothing but troubles. Samsung is great.
My wife was looking at the slide and then this. What other options for t-mobile customers looking at the slide?

Read more over at Engadget:
http://www.engadget.com/2007/11/16/t-mobile-suspends-sidekick-slide-sales

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Speed Traps Info

There are few things worse than driving over the speed limit, zooming around a corner, and coming face to face with a traffic officer's radar gun.There's something you can do (besides, of course, staying within the speed limit):
Before you make a trip, check <http://speedtrap.org/>
Speed Trap Exchange. It's a free site that lists thousands of speed traps in the United States and a few in Canada. (Note to Canadian readers: Yes, indeed, you're finally recognized!) [Thanks, Walt, good lead.

Pasadena's notorious Marengo Avenue trap
There are other speed trap sites to check.*

The <http://www.beartraps.com/>
Bear Trap Guide lists traps on major highways, including spots where pesky traffic officers hide on freeway onramps.*

<http://www.speedtrapped.com/>
Speed Trapped offers a Google Earth file that lists the usual suspects -- speed traps, laser radar, red light cameras, and police traffic stops.* There's also a speed trap <http://www.al.com/forums/speedtraps/>forum -- the info's good, but the forum's design is perfectly dreadful.BTW, if you have a GPS, there's a good chance you can load it with Speed Traps USA and Red Light Cameras, two useful databases available from the <http://www.gps-data-team.com/poi/united_states>GPS Data Team.

See <http://blogs.pcworld.com/tipsandtweaks/archives/005510.html>Add Free POIs to Your GPS for details.

If you don't have a GPS, never fear. Just download the free <http://www.foxytag.com/en/presentation.html>FoxyTag and load it onto your cell phone--it'll warn you when you're within 15 feet of a speed camera. (No I haven't tried it, read the <http://www.foxytag.com/en/faq.html>FAQ for details.)One last item: Some people are vehemently against red light cameras.

The
<http://www.highwayrobbery.net/TickRedCamWebsiteArmeysSiteHome.html>
Highway Robbery site's amateurish, but the author's arguments are worth a look.

My Favorite Sites

Many people have asked about my favorite sites.
So here goes:

www.paidcontent.org
www.dmwmedia.com
www.techmeme.com
www.engadget.com

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cfares - travel deals

If you haven't been to http://www.cfares.com/ you should check it out.
The site has been mentioned in several articles.

Here's some info from their site:
cFares is very different from other travel sites. Here's why:
We connect you to the lowest fares direct from airlines, major travel sites, and industry wholesalers.
We offer you exclusive customized, below-market fares.
You can place a bid with cAgent, our "name-your-price" service that tells you the airline and itinerary before you buy! See how it works.