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more about #radioshack more comments → quayzar: Considering that the Radio Shack POS can at times be a POS I find it much more likely that the POS just cocked up than someone trying to pull a fast o... more » nutbastard: what happened to the good old days where when someone dicked you over, society turned a blind eye to a well deserved pummeling? more » n3rd15: i use to work at radioshack, and yes employees do get a kick-back for getting a customer to donate $, add the useless and way over priced insurance pl... more » Lite: hates Illinois Nazis: I don't support Livestrong. I support Wriststrong. more » met2art: Seems more likely these folks were just mindlessly pressing "Yes" on the customer terminal to rush through the purchase, without paying attention. Muc... more » mrincubus88001: First off I am a Radio Shack employee (Hey not proud of my position but its good for a college student). This guy is first off an idiot and the Consu... more » dredog: Wow, Just for the sake of it I checked the receipt for some electronic components that I got a couple of weeks ago and they DID add that to my receipt... more » JodaThongnopnua: Friend who works at Radio Shack demanded I post this: "The only way for an employee to add the Livestrong donation on a customer’s receipt without ... more » GitEmSteveDave_HatesFriday: I still wonder if this is like PetsMart where you have to select "Yes" when it asks you to donate on the customer side POS terminal. I would think if... more » bornonbord: I'm growing a moustache for Movember. If they want my money, they'll have to take it from my Movember donation page. [us.movember.com] more » Noobs-R-Us: Yea, well FUCK Radio Shack for trying to cure cancer! There, you happy now Mr. Chen? more » ploopsy: if you have to check a Radio Shack receipt its already too late. You already bothered buying something from them. more » geekymitch: You know, I find it hard to consider purchasing "up to date" electronics from a store that is named for an invention from 1894, and a synonym for a sm... more » STFU_FPU!: Wait a minute! does that Headline read "Leaked RadioShack Black Friday Ad comes with Wordplay"? oh..cool. but it's "The Shack" no more "radio" just ... more » MePerson: It's fun to watch the video stream and see people walk by, stop, turn, stare blankly momentarily, and then keep walking. :D Although as of now, the Ne... more » -
#broken
Check Your Receipts When You Exit Radio Shack
A Consumerist reader was scammed into giving a donation to Livestrong that he didn't consent to, as he found out when he got home and discovered an unauthorized donation on his receipt. More » -
#theshack
Radio Shack Officially Becoming "The Shack", Celebrating With Two 17-Foot Laptops
Rumors that Radio Shack was going to rebrand themselves as "The Shack" appear to be true. In fact, the switchover is officially slated to begin tomorrow. More » -
#computers
Tandy TRS-80: The Budget Computer
Even back then, there were computers for people who couldn't afford the more expensive stuff. Take this Tandy, which costs little more than a upgraded Netbook today. From Core Memory, photographed by Mark Richards and written by John Alderman. More » -
#palmpre
It's Official: Palm Pre Coming June 6th for $200
Sprint has formally announced that the Palm Pre will be available on June 6th for $199.99 on a two-year contract, after rebates. Interestingly, that's two days before Apple's next big event and probable product launch.
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#radioshack
Radio Shack Employee Punches Out Customer Over Return
If you frequent Radio Shack, here is a tip for you—they take their return policy (or lack thereof) very seriously. Apparently, trying to return something can get you punched in the face. More » -
#retail
4400 Radioshacks Now Accepting Old Gadget Trade-Ins
In what sounds like a clever way for an electronics retailer to battle the recession, Radioshack has started taking trade-ins for in-store credit. More » -
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#licensetogeek
DIY Laser Communicator Sure to Create Wannabe Geek Super Spies
This handy DIY laser pointer communicator requires little more than time, an old laser pointer, some parts from your local RadioShack, and, of course, a tuxedo. -
#retromodo
The RadioShack Catalog Archive, 1939-Present
Joel from BBG dug up a great find this morning—the Radio Shack Catalog Archive, which archives the offerings of the tinkerer's temple turned cheap cellphone store starting from the grand ol' age of 1939. -
#tradeins
Radioshack Offers Gift Cards for Old, Broken Gadgets
Similar to offers we've seen from companies like Costco, the RadioShack Online Trade-In Program will swap your old gadgets for gift cards. You search their database for your gadget and offer the best quality assessment that you can, and they provide a mail-in sticker that you print. If all goes well, they'll send you a gift card 10-14 days after the unit is received. But remember, that's only if all goes well. So assuming worst case scenario, what are your totally broken gadgets worth? More » -
#robots
New Vex Robotics Kits: Smaller, Cheaper, Chattier, Wireless-er
Remember Vex, the RadioShack robot platform that was going to change the face of home android-army construction? After a spell out of the limelight, it's back with some cool upgrades: the RCR Mini platform is half the size (and at under $100, a third the cost) of standard Vex, and works alone or with the larger set if you want to mix 'n' match. The Wi-Fi Control System lets you wirelessly control hundreds of robots via any computer—Linux machines included—and allows the robots themselves to communicate with one another, so be careful how well you arm them! Pricing and availability details will come out later, but the first hands-on opp will be at Toy Fair, so stay tuned. [Vex Labs]
