If you are ready to buy a new computer, either a laptop or desktop, you may want to wait just a little while longer. Wall Street is in a tizzy because Intel, one of the main computer chip manufacturers, has built way too many chips. So, sometime over the next month or two, you will see some great deals on computers. Fancy laptops will be in the three-digit range, and your basic model will come with wireless access for only a couple hundred dollars. The number of wireless or “WiFi” locations is increasing because setting up Internet access is great for business and it’s cheap.

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In other technology news, Clark has used a small, but growing company called Vonage for his long distance for several years now. But Vonage seems ready for primetime these days. The company has just signed a deal with Circuit City whereby you can buy a set-up kit for $100. That includes all of the equipment and the activation fee. A number of other retailers will jump on board, and some of Vonage's competitors will pop up in retail stores as well. Technology is slowly obliterating the need for traditional long distance and monopoly phone companies. This is great news!