Line Jumpers Blog - News, Notes and Updates

Nintendo DSi Video

2009-04-05T20:09:00.001-04:00

I thought this would be a helpful video for everyone trying to get their hands on the Nintendo DSi. The video contains a look at the new system, and it looks pretty cool. A number of people have used LineJumpers.com to find their Nintendo DSi in-stock. Word as of late is that they're in low production just as the Wii's were.

Out of Stock Emails Discontinued

2009-03-25T21:05:00.001-04:00

We're very happy that there are currently 170 or so users that are subscribed to at least one of the products featured on LineJumpers.com. This update is regarding 'out of stock' emails. The feedback we've gotten is that they clog up inboxes and are really unnecessary. When we heard that, a light bulb went off! You come to LineJumpers.com because you're looking for a product that is hard to find. More often than not, our subscribers react quickly to in-stock email and desktop alerts. Most of the die-hard users know that if they don't react quickly, the item will soon be out-of-stock.

For this reason, we're going to discontinue sending 'out-of-stock' emails to subscribers. You'll all still get 'in-stock' email alerts, and if you don't react timely, they'll probably be gone, so we (and you) don't feel that the out of stock notifications are necessary. It's safe to say that if you get an in-stock email and wait more than an hour or so (sometimes much less than that), it's probably out of stock. If you still want to check, the desktop software and our Web site will let you know if it is indeed out of stock.

We hope that this makes the process better and more user friendly for everyone. We can't please everyone, but we seek to please the majority of users.

Side note: the Nintendo DSi is going to be available on 4/5/2009. Sign up now for alerts, as we've read that availability may be limited. Given the economy, this might not be true, but as they say, better safe than sorry.

Nintendo DSi Preorder Available from Amazon

2009-03-03T21:46:00.000-05:00

Nintendo DSi is now available for preorder from Amazon! Exciting news that we're currently trying to act on. Within the next day or two we'll update our DSi tracker page to allow you all to preorder the DSi if you want. Rest assured that on April 5th we'll update the page so that you can just go buy it from either Amazon, Walmart or Gamestop (we might have had time to add Best Buy and another store by then, fingers crossed).

Note that the DSi is only available in Black and Blue for preorder, with more colors available upon full release. It's exciting in that this is the first system released in some time that. Most blogs that I've read are saying that you should certainly replace your DS lite with the DSi. Check out the product page or previous blog posts to figure out if it's worth it for you.

DSi: Should You Buy It?

2009-02-19T22:50:00.000-05:00

IGN had a great article on the Nintendo DSi, weighing both the pros and cons of the new handheld system by Nintendo. There are a few new juicy details about the system, well, one. It's official release will now be on April 5th, 2009 in the USA! If you've ordered it from Japan already, good for you, but for the rest of us we'll wait impatiently. Make sure you find your DSi in stock by using our DSi tracker service.

The DSi will cost $169.99. Not too bad all in all, and certainly, IMHO, worth the upgrade. Above is a sneak peek of the corner of it.

You can change in and out cartridges without losing any info or crashing your handheld, its got a camera, music playback, recording software, space to add memory, slightly bigger screen, what other reasons do you need? According to one Nintendo exec, the lame buttons (squishy feeling) from the DS lite are gone, and the DSi has clicky buttons that you can actually tell when you pushed them.

I'm getting one, how about you?

New Trackers Added

2009-01-31T22:34:00.001-05:00

We've added two new trackers for the Canon 5D Mark II and the camcorder Canon VIXIA HF10. Both of these cameras have become hard to find on store shelves since their release earlier today. The Mark II is a new and phemonemal camera for true photographers who want to purchase a reasonably priced camera. While the Canon VIXIA HF10 is quickly becoming one of the top new camcorders with incredible HD quality digital recordings.

If your goal is to take great photos and videos, purchasing one of these is taking a step in the right direction. See the product profiles for more detail on each, and good luck finding your own.

Nintendo DSi Review

2009-01-25T14:21:00.000-05:00

COMING SOON: NINTENDO DSI RELEASE DATE: APRIL 2009

Nintendo has announced the new version of the wildly popular Nintendo DS; it's called the Nintendo DSi. If you have to find the Nintendo DSi, sign up for our Nintendo DSi tracker. Find the Nintendo DSi in stock quickly and easily by using the LineJumpers desktop alerts.

So, why do you need to find a Nintendo DSi in stock when you or your kid already has a Nintendo DS? If you're the type to get your son or daughter every new toy, then you have your answer, but if you need to be convinced, keep reading. If you sign up for our Nintendo DSi tracker and are lucky enough to find a Nintendo DSi in stock, you'll find the top 10 updates to the original Nintendo DS in our Nintendo DSi review:

1) The screen is bigger, by 17%, so you don't have to hold the Nintendo DSi so close to your face.

2) It's thinner - by 12%, and although only slightly, anything helps when you're used to carrying the original.

3) It includes a camera! So, you can kill two birds with one stone. Buy the Nintendo DSi and get a gaming system and digital camera (3 Megapixel) in one.

4) Audio enhancements - you won't hear the normal 'static' or 'scratching' noises you are used to.

5) Memory Slot - The SD memory slot allows you to take photos and look at them on your Nintendo Wii.

6) Built In Browser - A built in internet browser makes it possible to download games online and play them on your new Nintendo DSi.

7) A Digital Shop - Peruse the digital online shop and download DSiWare. You can download add-ons to the Nintendo DSi as well as games. When you first log in to the Digital Shop, you get 1,000 FREE points to spend!

8) Music Playback - Full music play back, as well as adjusting the pitch and playback speed. One of those features that kinda makes you shrug your shoulders.

9) Compatability - Most of your favorite Nintendo DS games will work properly on the new Nintendo DSi, they'll just look and sound better.

10) Release & Cost - The Nintendo DSi will be released in the U.S.A. around April 4th, or spring 2009. The cost? Only $179.99, which is really only about $50 more than the Nintendo DS.

So, is it worth the upgrade? For the serious gamer, absolutely. The camera and built in browser alone are instant upgrades that make it worth the purchase, not to mention it's thinner and has a bigger screen. The price is reasonable given the enhancements.

Find your new Nintendo DSi in stock using our Nintendo DSi tracker. It's not available yet, but on the release date, we'll update the tracker. Sign up now so you don't waste time on the day of release. Good luck to everyone!

Wii Music - Flop or Not?

2008-12-17T22:07:00.001-05:00

The Wii Music is not difficult to find in-stock this holiday season, and with good reason. According to the Wall Street Journal, Wii Music is 'far behind' the sales that were enjoyed by Guitar Hero and Rock Band. So why's Wii Music so far behind? Playing along with your guitar and drums like in Rock Band actually gives you a point of reference. With Wii Music, you have to use the nunchuck style controllers and pretend you're holding a bad axe or blazing drums.

Some are even calling it the Wii's first 'flop'! Personally, I don't mind Wii Music. The game allows you to be extremely creative, as it is more free flowing than other more structured games, like Guitar Hero. But, if it is a flop, it was just a matter of time. Every gaming console has them, who remembers the Sega Saturn?

Pearl Jam on Rock Band and Rock Band 2

2008-12-15T22:17:00.000-05:00

This spring, Pearl Jam fans can rock along to the band's acclaimed album, 'Ten', according to GameSpot. Rock Band 2 already has the single 'Alive' on it, but know you can play along to hits like 'Jeremy', 'Even Flow' and my favorite, 'Porch'.

If you are old enough to recall when 'Ten' was released, it was massive. The album inspired a fresh set of flannel bearing rebels, some of which are already featured on Guitar Hero World Tour. For Pearl Jam to be on Rock Band (and 2) is all too fitting. When 'Ten' hit the scene during the grundge explosion that was 1991, it was an immediate hit. Pearl Jam is one band that rocked the same for the better part of 20 years and 'Ten' helped kick that off. If you forget all of the tracks, here's a refresher:

Ten
Once
Even Flow
Why Go
Black
Jeremy
Oceans
Porch
Garden
Deep
Release

Emails Fixed

2008-12-11T22:26:00.001-05:00

We had a slight hiccup in our email alerts, which caused several 'in-stock' and 'out-of-stock' alerts to pop off quickly. Sorry if we filled your inbox, but we have fixed the issue and will likely see that happen no longer.

On a happier note, Nintendo's Wii has been setting records with it's sales this year. 2 million Wii's were sold in November, according to the report. Incredible! And remember, this is just the first Wii system to come out. Talk about revolutionizing the gaming industry. It's the first console to have a good rep, imagine, video games that are good for you to play.

The top accessory to the Wii, the Wii Fit, is a top seller this year in Japan. Nintendo's got a winner on it's hands. We're all looking forward to the Wii 2 (rumored release date 2011). How do you think it will be different?

Welcome to New Advertisers!

2008-12-01T23:11:00.000-05:00

Although Amazon is the only tracker currently enabled, it wont' be lonely for long. We're adding Best Buy, Walmart and Gamestop links within the next two weeks.

This should enable all users to have a better chance of scoring the product they want. When you have more advertisers available, you have more open doors to finding your product in-stock.

Stay tuned for updates on these additional advertisers that we're adding. Use the contact us section of LineJumpers.com to suggest additional products to track.

Bakugans In-Stock at Amazon

2008-12-01T23:08:00.000-05:00

Amazon had a handful of Bakugan's come in-stock today, much to my surprise, as I thought it wouldn't be until tomorrow that the Bakugan toys would come in stock.

They lasted about 6 minutes, hopefully you grabbed one in time! If not, we're expecting these to come in stock again on the Thursday December 4th. Subscribe for Bakugan email or desktop alerts. If you have the Bakugan tracker already enabled, you're in good shape.

Bakugans In Stock

2008-11-29T23:02:00.000-05:00

The popular Bakugan Battle Pack will be out of stock at Amazon until around December 2nd. Set your in-stock alerts now to be notified when these come Bakugans are in-stock.

Bakugans have become very popular in the under 13 crowd for the 2008 holiday season. It's a hot item in stores and is frequently out of stock. Bakugans first became popular as a kids cartoon series in Japan and quickly spawned action figures. They Bakugan action figures are small creatures that frequently come with trading cards, which are also largely popular. If the only thing you know about Bakugans is that your kid or niece/nephew wants one, you're probably going to want to the Bakugan Battle Pack.

So, how do you find a Bakugan in stock? Especially the Bakugan battle pack? That's easy. Of course, we recommend you sign up for our quick desktop alerts. You'll be automatically opted into our email alerts.

If you're going for the Bakugan Battle Pack, but want to go a little further and find more Bakugan's in-stock, we recommend a handful of accessories and additions to your order. Try these out:

1. Bakguan Starter Pack - For Bakugan beginners, not for the dedicated fan. This includes a couple Bakugans and some of the trading cards.
2. Bakugan Starter Pack Red - Bakugans come in colors, which you can think of as "teams". The red one is popular as is the Blue and Black.
3. Bakguan Battle Brawlers Battle Pack - This is for the serious Bakugan player, or if you're looking to spoil someone. It includes six Bakugan marbles and eight metal cards. This one is perfect for the avid Bakugan collector.
4. Bakugan Launcher - This is cheap, so buy it up while you're at it. This is like icing on the cake for kids. It's a wrist strap that "launches" Bakugans and is a really neat accessory.

You'll be able to find Bakugans in stock soon, but the short sighted retailers may not have ordered enough to meet demand this holiday season. Good luck to everyone!

Holiday Season 2008

2008-11-25T13:37:00.001-05:00

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so it's just about time for the 2008 holiday season to begin. Most retailers can't wait for Black Friday, but in the online world we're just getting lined up for Cyber Monday (the day most online retailers get their biggest purchases).

Even with the economy in shambles, you'll still find crowded stores this holiday season. It's going to be one for the consumer, as retailers drop their prices earlier and more to entice buyers. It seems there are tons of reasons for people to go out to shop this year: BIG sales, low gas prices, etc.

Imagine getting to the store, though, and finding that the product you want is sold out!

Thats why I urge you to use, of course, LineJumpers.com this holiday season. We're tracking popular and hard to find products such as Bakugans, Wii Fit and more. Subscribe to an alert if the product is currently sold out.

Check back soon for updates!

Good luck to everyone!

The Launch!

2008-10-24T23:03:00.000-04:00

It's been a long time coming! We've been frustrated by inferior product availability trackers. Needlessly checking email over and over again, constantly checking phones for text alerts. LineJumpers brings you the fastest online availability application, a desktop alert system (of course, we have email alerts too for you traditionalists)

How do you get it? Download Adobe Air (our application is based in that), then download our software (very safe). You'll have instant access to the hottest toys and electronics wherever they are. Choose the auto pop up option and we'll even open the exact URL for you to give you the fastest access.

We're excited to help out anyone out there that hasn't had luck with the other Web sites. Find out why we're better. Visit LineJumpers.com today.