As with our previous first 800Hosting Server Hosting Review post, we present this as our personal experience with 800Hosting and all the information provided is factual. We have E-mails, web histories from Google, and website analytics. I welcome any call or E-mail regarding this hosting review by a business owner with a web site who needs a host. 800hosting was unwilling to acknowledge their misrepresentations to me regarding their services and their catastrophic failure harmed my companies SIGNIFICANTLY. Amazingly, to me now is that when we investigated in January 2009 there were NO bad reviews on 800Hosting. We are changing that to make sure others avoid the host that what we did not.

As an aside since we have changed hosting companies we have had no down time, no loss of data, and improved performance by every measure.

Please read these interesting insights on how they handle it when their failure to perform causes their customers problems.

They accepted NO responsibility for our losses or their lack of technical expertise and failure to provide services we purchased.

First they claimed Texas law protects them from users seeking damages which did not seem right to me. However, they said a lot of things that were untrue.

• We purchased expensive holiday ads and were already doing $10,000 per day from on just one of the 10 websites we had hosted at 800Hosting when they suffered a catastrophic failure which is still unexplained. People who went to our URL for 6 days went to a blank web site! What does that do to a customers first impression or to a customers confidence who wants to check the status of an order they just purchased?
• We purchased managed hosting to avoid this very scenario.
• We also purchased monitoring 24/7 BUT we discovered our web sites failure NOT 800Hosting. If they were providing monitoring how could this happen and they not know IMMEDIATELY?
• We purchased 24/7 support but were blocked as a sender when trying to help resolve the issue and notify them of problems as yet unresolved that they claimed were.
• We purchased daily back up BUT they lost all our images and much current customer data that was uploaded to our server. They had not backed it up and try to submit a story instead.

800hosting had done none of what they promised. We suffered huge losses as a result of their misrepresentation and subsequent catastrophic failure. This was their remedy:
They offered a free memory upgrade (retail value $10-$15) or a refund of our hosting fees.

Would you settle for that as an acceptable resolution to your small business server?

That seemed to be not nearly enough and we engaged a lawyer to sue or settle. They seemed so fearless regarding this legal action I suspected they were going out of business and agreed to settle for a small amount of money just to put this behind us, but also to make them act more responsibly in the future if they did stay in business.

To actually receive the settlement, conditions changed continuously we would have to sign a document saying that all our claims were exaggerated. We would also have to remove all the reviews we posted – which is impossible. Their proposed settlement agreement would have left us liable to legal actions from them in the future and we would not agree. We are a Nevada corporation and understand if we misrepresent, fail to deliver what we promise we can be sued for damages.

We have created a 800Hosting Host Review page for others to submit their reviews and experience. Therefore we are done looking to settle with 800Hosting. If their reputation means so little to them what lever do we have? We are updating our posts, will continue to do so and moving on.

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• 800Hosting Sales Letter
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• 800Hosting Management Services
• 800Hosting Monitoring and Reporting
• 800Hosting Managed Back-up
• 800Hosting Service Level Agreement
• 800Hosting Policy

Omega Speedmaster Co-Axial Automatic

Few other items in American history signify “achievement” as well as the Apollo 11 moon landing. Worn by the astronauts on the mission, the Omega Speedmaster Professional watch is a mainstay for Omega and a highly sought-after timepiece worldwide. Its iconic look and status combined with the message of achievement make the Speedmaster a prime graduation gift watch. (Bear in mind, though, that the piece is often worn by older gents.) Unlike the vintage Speedmaster Professional, the Speedmaster Co-Axial Automatic is a more modern rendition of the classic. Upgrades include an automatic movement, date window and sapphire crystal.

Certina DS-1 Automatic

For half a century, the initials “DS” have been the trusted mark of Certina timepieces equipped with the renowned Double Security system developed by the Swiss watchmaker. Today, the new Certina DS 1 line perpetuates the same stringent sporty tradition of fearlessness. This automatic model’s distinctly modern style is tinged with a subtle “retro” feeling inspired by the highly successful early collection of 1960. The case’s broad, open face is equipped with a stylish slim bezel, a rounded sapphire crystal and features a tasteful interplay of polished and satin-finish surfaces. Echoes of the past, in an exclusive expression of design that will charm connoisseurs the world over.

Grand Seiko Automatic Mechanical Hi-Beat

Model SBGH001 sounds like a rank and file name for a remarkable watch. A higher-end line from Japanese Seiko, Grand Seiko makes some of the best quality (and value) mechanical watches in the world. Classic in looks, the watch contains a caliber 9S85, probably the most accurate production mechanical movement anywhere. The secret is the special “Hi-Beat” movement developed by Seiko’s master watchmakers. Hand-assembled and finished, the watch and movement are the epitome of classic, lasting timepiece design. The style is one that grows on you slowly, making for a luxury watch capable of looking and functioning properly for many decades to come. This is a graduation gift watch your son will come to appreciate more over time.

Ball Fireman Ionosphere Chronograph

The Fireman Ionosphere watch was born as a collaboration between Ball Watch designers and engineer and NASA astronaut Dr. Owen Garriott, who spent a lot of time on deep sea research missions, Antactic expeditions and who first launched into space as the scientist-pilot for the Skylab III mission. Based on his wide knowledge, Dr.Owen Garriott has worked with the Ball Watch designers to create the specifications for this professional watch.

Tag Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 Automatic

The timepiece is to be available in two variations – with a black or brown dial. The dial of the new TAG Heuer Carrera watch catches the glance by its Clous De Paris pattern and alphabetical time scale flange. The dial provides perfect readability even under reduced light conditions, being completed with hand-applied hour markers and polished baton-shaped hands coated with luminescent material.

The peculiarity of the dial is the original date display found at 3 o’clock position. The “Carrera” and TAG Heuer logo are traditionally featured at 12 o’clock. The dial is protected by a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal.

The polished stainless steel case, 39mm in diameter, incorporates a black or brown aluminum bezel. The sapphire crystal case back reveals the TAG Heuer Calibre 5, a highly reliable automatic movement. The movement gives an advantage of a 42-hour power-reserve. The timepiece is 100-meter water-resistant.

The new TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 5 watch is secured to the wrist with a 5-row stainless steel bracelet with contrasting brushed and polished finishing. The strap is fitted with a polished folding clasp with safety push buttons.

Tissot T-Touch Expert Pilot

Inspired by aviators’ watches, the T-Touch Expert Pilot opens the way to new heights. The dial seems to have come right out of a cockpit, while the bezel resembles a navigation compass. Simple pressure on the crown and scratch-resistant glass will immediately access its eleven functions. Sportsmen and women will particularly appreciate the altimeter, the altitude-change meter, the barometer and the countdown, which will make this timepiece a 24-hour companion for those who love thrills, both on the ground and in the air.

IWC Aquatimer Automatic

Competently mixing fashion and function, IWC’s Aquatimer collection always hits the spot. Few men’s watches can blend suave and sport so well. More edgy that the ubiquitous Rolex Submariner, the Aquatimer Automatic on a steel bracelet with the black and white dial (a drip of color thanks to the yellow tip to seconds hand) is a handsome watch for any active man. It’s 44mm wide in steel, is water-resistant to 2,000 meters and features a clever quick-change bracelet. It is a great transition from wild student to the more mild professional. This graduation gift watch has good looks and sends an optimistic message that it’s time to get serious.

Swiss Army Ambassador

Plentiful in population, Swiss Army watches are common for good reason. Reasonable prices and functional design keep watch lovers coming back for more. Unlike some of its more outdoorsy cousins, the Ambassador watch suggests “conference” more than it does “camping.” A perfect men’s watch for budding professionals, the 41mm-wide steel case has a metallic blue dial and strong-looking hands. Inside the watch is a Swiss mechanical movement with a fully spelled day and date indicator on the face. A sapphire crystal and 100 meters of water resistance provide durability, and the price of $750 gives this attractive package serious value and is a viable option for a graduation gift watch.

Bell & Ross Geneva 123

Bell & Ross Vintage Collection Geneva 123 Watch in polished stainless steel features a black dial and a steel bracelet. This Bell & Ross Vintage Collection Geneva 123 Watch also features an automatic movement with date and small seconds.

Rolex Explorer

Originally created for exploration purpose, the unique and stylish Rolex explorer is not only the pet of adventurers but also many celebrities and movie stars.

The Oyster Perpetual Explorer II is the ultimate reference chosen by pioneers and those with a spirit of adventure.

The watch that witnessed the first ascent of the world’s highest peak, Mt. Everest, is the Rolex Explorer. Even today, this watch is one of the most widely sought after Rolex models. In addition, its successor–the Rolex Explorer II–has done very well in its own right in light of its improved functionality.

Currently, Rolex offers a 36mm sized case Explorer in steel. This model features a polished bezel, Oysterlock bracelet and a black dial engraved with numerals 3, 6, and 9. It is known for its high visibility dial, an extremely strong case, and the ability to withstand temperatures from -20 degree to +40 degree Celsius.

The Rolex Explorer was designed to suit the extreme conditions of a variety of different expeditions. It is evident from the fact that the two prototypes of the Explorer, numbered 6098 and 6150, were given to the members of the British Himalayas expedition team on May 29 in 1953, when they set out to conquer Mt. Everest’s 29,035 ft. The soon to be released Explorer, model 6098, was given to the expedition member Tenzing Norgay, and it performed without fail. The name “Explorer” was adopted for the model after the widely publicized success of the expedition.

Now Nixon have stepped up the retro Rotolog series and released a new skull and crossbones diamond encrusted version. This Japanese Quartz driven piece comes encrusted with 764 full cut white diamonds and 1087 full cut black diamonds weighing in at a total of 9.25 carats. The casing is stainless steel and there is a hand LED to light up the no-arm dial.

On sale exclusively at Barneys in Beverly Hills and San Francisco at a price that is T.B.A, this another great exclusive piece for the modern watch connoisseur.

A nice stainless steel pink watch that I don’t have! What do you think of this watch from Cuadro?

What about this big RED leather watch?? I’m really attracted to both of red and pink watches! Let me know which type looks better! There are more choices and offers at WorldofWatches.com.
Check them out while it’s on sale!

Both men’s and women’s versions are available in different combinations of 18ct red gold, 18ct yellow gold, and steel for the case and bracelet, with the men’s sporting a silver dial and the women’s, mother of pearl. The watch face is domed, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and has undergone an anti reflective treatment on the inside to reduce glare.

Following Chinese tradition that the number 8 is a lucky number (the games open on 08/08/2008) Omega will limit the different gold colors to 288 pieces, 888 pieces and the stainless steel color to 2008 pieces. The number 8 theme is repeated throughout the product launch dates. There will be five more releases in total marking the date when 288, 188, 88 and 08 days remain before the Olympic Games begin. The sixth and final launch will be the release of 88 limited edition pieces when the games begin.

Fossil has finally brought to market the long awaited (FX2008). The Fossil Wrist PDA has been in the works for quite some time now, and was even showing up on Fossil’s website and on Amazon as long as two years ago.

But for those of you who prefer to look forward rather than back, the new Fossil Wrist PDA is actually immediately available on Fossil’s site, and if you can wait 5-7 business days, they will even ship it to you for free!

• 160×160 grayscale LCD touch-screen.
• 66MHz processor. That’s twice the speed of the 2-year-old original.
• Palm OS 4.1 (same as the original).
• 8MB of memory (up 4x from the original).
• Stylus integrated into the buckle.

A lavish 18k white gold timepiece, designed by the famous companies Parlux and Tourneau that teamed up with Paris Hilton, was auctioned off for charity. The sexy socialite was very proud that her watch decorated with around 100dimonds which carries five different time zones has brought money for Memorial Sloan Kettering for Breast Cancer Research. On November 30th, 2005, the watch was sold to Oscar Rodriguez, CEO of Abazias is famous for having promoted a strong customer following based on customer service and site innovations that let shoppers create their own jewelry. In addition to delivering quality diamonds at wholesale prices, Abazias.com is also a full-service jeweler offering a large selection of settings for stones purchased.