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Roku 2

Posted by Bravado Living On August - 29 - 2011

Now that Apple has stopped TV rentals, it really helps makes the decision easier when buying an internet TV portal. . If you’re tired of creeping cable costs, surprise hidden fees, and terrible commercials, well so are we.

For those ready to clip the cable clip, one box worth exploring is the Roku 2.

It’s been a while since Roku last updated its set-top Internet streaming box, and that means its sequel will need to be just that much better than its predecessor. The Roku 2 ($60-$100) more or less lives up to the task. Available in three separate Wi-Fi-connecting models — the HD, XD, and XS — it offers features like support for Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, NBA Game Time, Pandora, Rdio, Flickr, Vimeo, and more, up to 1080p HD video output, new gaming capabilities thanks to Bluetooth for connecting the motion-control gaming remote, a microSD slot for additional game storage, and must-have casual gaming title Angry Birds pre-installed on XS units.

We love the ability to stream from so many different sources rather than being limited to one portal. Additionally, the cost is the equivalent of one cable bill. Make the plunge, step away from the drone of endless TV, and take control of your life.

BUY IT Roku 2 $100 Source

Electronics, Your Gear Guide

In Defense of the Rolex Submariner

Posted by Bravado Living On August - 22 - 2011

A lot has happened in the past 5 years. We’ve gone through a housing bubble and recession, we’ve changed presidents, we’ve changed clothes (hopefully), and we’ve got a new outlook on life. One thing that hasn’t changed has been out preference for quality, yet understated watches.

Rolex Submariner

One watch that reignited out passion for horology this week is the Rolex Submariner. Five years ago it was considered too simple by many. It looked shy and meek next to those ubiquitous 50mm Breitlings, yet a few years later, the submariner remains king. It’s confident elegance and charming charisma has withstood the test of time, remaining relatively unchanged since the 1960′s (Don’t kill us Ben), this iconic classic will be just as gorgeous 10 years from now, as it is today.

If you’re going to invest in a time piece, or get one as a gift, you could do a lot worse than this.

BUY IT Rolex Submariner $5,000

Expert's Corner

The Only Negotiation Tip You’ll Need

Posted by Bravado Living On August - 16 - 2011

Most people have the notion that negotiation is dirty. Something that is a necessary evil when purchasing a new home or asking for a raise. What most people fail to recognize is that negotiations happen every day of your life, and you are giving up opportunities for your own personal gain and growth by failing to

1.) Recognize these opportunities, and

2.) Properly negotiating a win-win situation for both sides.

Negotiation is one the most essential survival skills a modern man can hope to acquire. It is an essential skill for sales, your career, and even your love life.

And there is no such thing as a no sale call. A sale is made on every call you make. Either you sell the client some stock or he sells you a reason he can’t. Either way a sale is made, the only question is who is gonna close? You or him? Now be relentless, that’s it, I’m done.-JIM YOUNG “Boiler Room”

A successful negotiation ends up serving both you, and your partner. (We call them partner as opposed to adversary or opponent, because a successful negotion should end up as a win-win). Here is the one tip we feel is critical to any successful negotiation.
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