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Archive for the ‘Selling’ Category

Square in Stores!

Posted by Astra Technical Services on June 6, 2012

Square’s turning up the heat… Now when you walk into a store like Walgreen’s, Staples or Fedex (office locations) you will see the credit card terminal on the store shelves for sale at just $9.95 a dongle. You may ask yourself “Why would I pay for a Square Card Reader?”, well it’s because it’s actually free. There is a $10 rebate inside for “new users”. If you prefer to just go online and make an account you can still do that as well and wait for the card reader in the mail or just head down to the store to pick one up.

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Posted in Apple, Business, Computers, News, News, Selling, Square, Square Payments, Square Reader, Square Register, Technology, Updates / Upgrades | 1 Comment »

VeriFone vs. Square

Posted by Astra Technical Services on May 8, 2012

Looks like VeriFone is trying to “take on” Square by creating a Credit Card Reader (dongle) for the data enable phones out there. They have created something called a “Sail” that will be used to take credit card payments for merchants.

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Pay with Square

Posted by Astra Technical Services on March 26, 2012

Square’s at it again, they recently updated their “card case” app with all kinds of new features. check it out below.

 

 

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Are you a video blogger?

Posted by Astra Technical Services on February 27, 2012

Do you like to Video blog? Would you like to be able to do it even while driving in the car?

Well now is your chance. A great new invention has surfaced called CineSquid! It is a powerful suction cup based unit that "mounts" your DSLR (camera) to most surfaces using powerful suction cups. check out the video below for a preview, keeping in mind this device will set your wallet back $120 with change to spare. But if you’r an avid Vlogger this is perfect for you!

 

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