I told you before about buying a video camera – Deciding to buy a video camera – step by step – Get a result now! – and how I decided not to buy one. Now, it’s time for a change of hearts.
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The warranty (extended or not) for a product is not required
You may look at this and tell me I’m wrong; why would I buy a camera from another country, with difficulties in returning it, and, possibly, with a smaller time-frame for warranty than in Romania (one year vs. two years)? The answer is simple – I don’t „believe” in warranties; sure, if you ask me, give me not 2 years, but 200 years of warranty; but, the thing is, if I am to pay more for warranty of a product, I would not do it; I have been using digital devices all my life; rarely, if ever, did I had to use my warranty; even in cases where I needed warranty, most of the time its warranty-free (let’s say, I drop a product in water); I rarely needed warranty for a product.
Choosing a DVD Writer – Asus DRW-24B3ST
I will speak about picking a DVD Writer, in this case, Asus DRW-24B3ST.
A best buy keyboard: Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000
I’m assembling a new PC and I also need a keyboard; I want to give you my impressions on a keyboard – Microsoft Comfort Curve 2000.
When you buy IT things, should you do research or not?
The answer is – it depends:
- I think that when buying certain items, you should do research (monitors – research; video camera – research; hard drives, power source, media player, motherboard, processor, video card – research) if you’re not a professional / expert in that field.
- On the other hand, there are items which you should definitely check out yourself (mouse, keyboard).
- At other items, you may do research or buy by checking things yourself – head phones; loud speakers; computer case (perhaps monitor&video cameras, if you’re a professional working with graphics);
When „the best” is not enough
Let’s see this quote from Wikipedia (Gottlieb DAIMLER – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia – Mercedes-Benz International):
Gottlieb Daimler’s motto was Das Beste oder nichts („The best or nothing at all”; „Nothing but the best”).
Is „the best” enough? I’d dare to say no.
Follow-up: „Monseniorul” by Horia Cosmovici, book launch at Gaudeamus (2011.11.26)
On 2011.11.26, at Gaudeamus, took place the book launch of „Monseniorul” by Horia COSMOVICI (see Catholica.ro and Vladimirghika.ro).
… and your latest trick
Sebastian GHIȚĂ said (2011.09.27 “Etica in afaceri – renteaza sa fii bun?” / “Ethics in business – does it pay off to be good?”, Central University Library of Bucharest (BCU) – Get a result now!) that he used „shortcuts” to get rich.
Elements of a successful team (by Jim BAGNOLA)
At a recent conference (Jim BAGNOLA: “Leading Teams: Managing Success”, The Leadership Tour (2011.11.25, Bucharest, Crystal Palace Ballrooms) – Get a result now!), Jim BAGNOLA (see Jim BAGNOLA – the best trainer I’ve seen – Get a result now!) said the elements of a successful team are: Preparation; Cooperation; Communication; Luck; Execution. Also, you should operate in a team as if it were an emergency. (an emergency asks for no individual responsibility, it’s either success or not) Finally, there should be a shift from being different into making a difference.
Follow-up: Jim Bagnola: „Leading Teams: Managing Success”, The Leadership Tour (2011.11.25, Bucharest, Crystal Palace Ballrooms)
From 14 to 24 of November, 2011, Jim BAGNOLA (see Jim BAGNOLA – the best trainer I’ve seen – Get a result now!) spoke about leadership in Cluj-Napoca, Belgrade, Timișoara and Bucharest; the trainings consisted in team management and leadership, wrapped up with games, case studies and practical jokes.
On 2011.11.25, Jim BAGNOLA was in Bucharest, at Crystal Palace Ballrooms, Bucharest for his „Leading Teams: Managing Success” training.