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Low Priced Turntables Recommendations

Posted on 3/5/2010 16:01 EST

Turntables are back. With a cheap belt-drive USB turntable, you can enjoy the warmth of vinyl in stereo playback and also digitize your favorite tunes for portable listening pleasure. We researched... Read more on Cheapism »

Pioneer outs competent low-priced AV receivers

Posted on 3/3/2010 8:16 EST

The cost of assembling a home theater system can mount up quickly. But CrunchGear.com has a money-saving tip: two new receivers from Pioneer that are cheap (less than $300) and do a more than admirable... Read more on CrunchGear.com »

New Chip Can Boost Image Quality of Cheaper Televisions

Posted on 3/1/2010 17:01 EST

Before you run out to buy a new cheap LCD TV, you might want to wait until the latest in TV technology hits the market. TreeHugger.com reports on a new chip that will significantly improve the picture... Read more on TreeHugger.com »

Cellphones Edge out Inexpensive Digital Cameras

Posted on 2/24/2010 21:40 EST

As smartphones get smarter, you'll probably have one less gadget to carry around. And that would be your cheap digital camera, according to Wired. The picture-taking capability of these communication... Read more on Wired »

$299 Eee PC 1001P Reviewed, Steals The Low-Cost Netbook Crown

Posted on 2/19/2010 16:28 EST

With the race to the price bottom in full swing, Laptop Magazine reviews a new $299 netbook from Asus. By the way, arch rival Acer is also offering a $299 model. Read more on Laptop Magazine »

Cheap and easy home theater soundproofing tips

Posted on 2/6/2010 20:00 EST

Like that volume cranked up way high when grooving to the sounds in your home theater? Bet you don't like the complaints from neighbors (or family members). So CNET suggests some ways to minimize... Read more on Cnet »

Amazon.com to add consumer electronics to trade-in program?

Posted on 1/27/2010 8:30 EST

Is your desk drawer filling up with used cell phones, video games, and other gadgets? Well, Amazon has a deal for you. Techflash.com is reporting that the giant online retailer is setting up a trade-in... Read more on Techflash.com »

Lenovo Skylight Smartbook, Multitouch Netbooks Arrive for CES

Posted on 1/6/2010 16:58 EST

"If a smartphone and a netbook somehow managed to get together and produce offspring, the result could very well resemble the new Lenovo Skylight, the first ARM-based “smartbook” to feature the Qualcomm... Read more on eweek.com »

Lenovo Unveils New Hybrid Tablet/Laptop and Smartbook

Posted on 1/5/2010 12:21 EST

Here's yet another take on the slice-and-dice, create-a-new-product approach taken by computer manufacturers. PC World has a report on a new device from Lenovo that isn't quite a netbook or a smartphone, Read more on PC World »

Eight Inexpensive Last-Minute Gadget Gifts for Geeks

Posted on 12/21/2009 23:43 EST

Geeks have all the fun. And just to remind us how much, eweek.com offers up this carefully-chosen list of cheap gadgets that will do as holiday gifts and no doubt keep the geeks in your life happy... Read more on eweek.com »

HDTV Holiday Pricing: How Low Can It Go?

Posted on 12/16/2009 10:39 EST

Just in case you haven't bought a new HDTV lately, the big-name retailers are giving you a reason to add one to your holiday shopping list. Prices are at rock-bottom levels and PC World has a rundown... Read more on PC World »

Wal-Mart Bringing Back $78 Blu-ray Player

Posted on 12/10/2009 19:39 EST

Just in case you didn't spend enough on Black Friday, Wal-mart is giving you the opportunity to spend more. According to Home Media Magazine, the retailer will be reviving some Black Friday prices... Read more on Home Media Magazine »

Wal-Mart delivering Wii deal, cheaper new games

Posted on 12/3/2009 21:04 EST

Walmart wants you -- in their stores, now. To help you break your online shopping habit, the megaretailer is offering hard-to-beat prices on some popular video games. And, writes GamePro.com, if... Read more on GamePro.com »

Top 15 Black Friday tech deals

Posted on 11/24/2009 15:44 EST

Sorting the wheat from the chaff is always a chore. So this year CNET has done all the hard work: finding the best consumer electronics deals for that over-hyped Black Friday. Read more on cnet »

Black Friday 2009 Buyer’s Guide: Best Deals and Sales

Posted on 11/17/2009 17:12 EST

If you're heart is set on consumer electronics gifts this year, thank Digitaltrends.com for doing your homework. The site has pulled together a list of some great buys. Don't leave home without... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »

Radio Shack Releases Black Friday Ads

Posted on 11/16/2009 13:37 EST

It's a bit too early to get on line, but here's what Radio Shack is offering on Black Friday. Digitaltrends.com provides the all-important price and product details. Read more on Digitaltrends.com »

Give More for Less

Posted on 11/13/2009 11:21 EST

Let all those frantic shoppers duke it out at the stores. Shop online with Cheapism.com instead and save yourself from the lines, the mayhem, the competition. With the Cheapism holiday gift guide, you'll... Read more on Cheapism Gift Guide »

Watch Out For Bad Black Friday Netbook Deals

Posted on 11/6/2009 11:23 EST

Buyer beware. That's the advice from Notebooks.com about netbook deals on Black Friday that are too good to be true. You could wind up with a piece of hardware with such limited functionality that... Read more on Notebooks.com »

Smartphones are Getting Cheaper, Study Shows

Posted on 11/1/2009 21:29 EST

Software rules. At least that's what makers of smartphones are learning even as prices fall for these versatile devices. According to PCWorld, consumers increasingly care about the functions and... Read more on PC World »

A Holiday for Bargain-Hunters

Posted on 10/22/2009 10:25 EST

There's never been a better time to be prowling for consumer electronics. A story in The Wall Street Journal fills us in on the welcome price cutting rippling through this market segment. Who says... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »

Netflix Streaming Gets Ever Cheaper, Comes to $180 Blu-Ray Player

Posted on 10/21/2009 17:25 EST

Netflix meets Blu-ray at rock-bottom prices. How good is that? Gizmodo reports all you need is a firmware upgrade to stream Netflix through a low-cost Blu-ray player from Best Buy. Read more on Gizmodo »

Gadget Sellers Brace for Ho-Hum Holiday

Posted on 9/29/2009 14:54 EST

Electronic companies, who were accustomed to making big bucks with very expensive must-have products that hit the market just in time for the holiday season, are rethinking their strategy to appeal to... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »

Are Rechargeable Batteries a Frugal Choice?

Posted on 9/28/2009 15:11 EST

Buying rechargeable batteries, though always a noble step if you're going green, may not be the thriftiest choice. What's a frugal guy or gal to do? First of all, find out what major lifestyle change... Read more »

Nintendo Cuts Wii Price for First Time; Sony Makes PSP Cheaper

Posted on 9/24/2009 14:28 EST

What a surprise: an early holiday present from game-console manufacturers. Prices are dropping on big-name machines, reports Bloomberg, as the companies try to stoke sales in a slow market. Read more on Bloomberg »

Need a Cheap HDMI Cable? AmazonBasics Wants You

Posted on 9/23/2009 11:06 EST

Here's your opportunity to buy more of that electronic stuff you need to spice up your home entertainment system. PC Magazine reports that Amazon is now selling a low-priced private label line of... Read more on PC Magazine »

99-Cent Cardboard iPhone Case Won't Make You Awesome

Posted on 9/17/2009 17:15 EST

Protect your iPhone now! You've got two cheap choices, according to The Consumerist: buy a cardboard case or make one from a recycled juice box. We kid you not. Read more on The Consumerist »

HP goes big with Netbook, thin with laptops

Posted on 9/16/2009 10:37 EST

Yet another netbook, but this one with a difference: a screen that's larger than the 10-inch standard. Read the report from Cnet. Read more on cnet »

Viewsonic gots some inexpensive TVs for you

Posted on 9/16/2009 10:35 EST

Just in case you don't have enough TVs at home, here's your chance to snag one at a relatively modest price. CrunchGear.com has details. Read more on CrunchGear.com »

Asus Making World's Cheapest Digital Reader

Posted on 9/7/2009 15:04 EST

Competition for digital book readers is heating up. I4U.com reports that Asus is about to release an e-reader that feels more like a book: you actually turn a page. All that for a budget price of... Read more on I4U.com »

Plan purchases a year early to get bargains

Posted on 9/6/2009 20:22 EST

According to USA Today research, the list below tells you when to find the best bargains for certain products and services. January - Furniture, Digital cameras, Big-screen TVs, Read more on USA Today »

The T106i-WIFI GSM Phone Could be the World’s Cheapest WiFi-Enabled Phone

Posted on 9/1/2009 9:14 EST

If you're determined to find the chepeast Wifi phone, now might be your moment. PMP Today is letting us all in on what could be a great deal. Read more on PMP Today »

Video Game Console Prices: How Low Can They Go?

Posted on 8/30/2009 10:33 EST

Kicking off the holiday shopping season, Microsoft is giving consumers and gamers a giant gift: substantial price cuts on its Xbox line of consoles. Channel Web has the all-important details. Read more on Channel Web »

Kmart, Sears Confirming Cheaper Slim PlayStation 3

Posted on 8/18/2009 14:58 EST

Get ready, get set, click 'buy.' GearLog.com reports that Kmart and Sears are about to begin selling a low-cost PlayStation 3. Stand by for the upcoming release. Read more on GearLog.com »

Access To GPS In US Gets Cheap As iPhone Apps Grow

Posted on 8/18/2009 13:56 EST

There's no doubt about it: technology keeps getting cheaper and cheaper. Now it's GPS systems that are going for a song. Buy one for your car, reports 247wallst.com, or buy an app for your iPhone. Read more on 247wallst.com »

Cheapest netbook in the world

Posted on 8/13/2009 13:46 EST

If you're determined to own a netbook for less than $100, this new model might be for you. But be forewarned: Ubergizmo.com cautions that this entry from China is best suited for email and web surfing. Read more on Ubergizmo.com »

Cheap Smartphones Set to Boom in the Pre-paid Market

Posted on 8/11/2009 23:54 EST

Read more on PC World »

Mobile WiFi + iPod Touch = Better/Cheaper Than iPhone

Posted on 8/11/2009 23:09 EST

For all you tech-, gadget-, and network-addicts, there's a new fix on the market. Cultofmac.com reports on something called MiFi, your very own WiFi hotspot that can be yours from Verizon for a... Read more on cultofmac.com »

Pentax Cameras Focus on Low Cost, Color

Posted on 8/11/2009 23:03 EST

Does Pentax have a deal for you! Fans of point-and-shoot cameras will have three new and low-cost models to choose from come September, according to The New YOrk Times. So ask your subjects to keep... Read more on The New York Times »

Back-to-School Bargains

Posted on 8/11/2009 22:25 EST

As you begin to plan your return to school in a few weeks, you may find yourself in need of the latest in high-tech gear but, not surprisingly, a bit short on cash. Coming to the rescue is PC Magazine Read more on PC Magazine »

AT&T Will Soon Launch the Low-Priced Samsung Solstice

Posted on 8/11/2009 18:56 EST

Smartphone technology is now accessible to the masses. A new phone from Samsung, says Brighthand.com, with those all-important touch-screen features, costs $100 plus a monthly service contract with... Read more on Brighthand.com »

TVs are getting brighter, thinner -- and cheaper

Posted on 8/11/2009 18:15 EST

If you haven't bought a new TV in, say, 10 years, give it a while longer. New technology just now hitting the market promises even flatter, brighter, environmentally-sound TVs, according to the Los Read more on Los Angeles Times »

Logitech launches lotsa low-priced, loud speakers

Posted on 7/15/2009 10:41 EST

Tired of listening to music on your PC that sounds kind of one directional? Crunchgear.com reports on several new high-tech, low-budget options that provide a full circle of sound. Read more on CrunchGear.com »

Flip camcorders offer a lot to love

Posted on 7/15/2009 10:36 EST

For all you closet movie directors, here's a small, easy-to-use, and relatively inexpensive camcorder from Pure Digital. According to the Houston Chronicle, it also delivers decent quality. Read more on Houston Chronicle »

Sprint LG LX290 inexpensive phone with navigation functions

Posted on 7/15/2009 10:33 EST

Deals galore these days, as cellphone makers and service providers seek out more and more new customers. If you're in the market for a new low-cost contract, check out this report from Gadgetfolder.com... Read more on Gadgetfolder.com »

Wal-Mart serves up $98 Blu-ray player

Posted on 7/13/2009 10:49 EST

Get them while you can...maybe. Word has it, according to CNET, that Wal-mart is sharply cutting the price on a Magnavox Blu-Ray player. Check it out before you miss out. Read more on cnet »

iPhone 3G S vs Palm Pre: Which Phone is Cheaper?

Posted on 6/17/2009 19:51 EST

Hmmm...both smartphones are pretty and slick and cost about the same. What's a frugal consumer to do? Figure out how you use the phone and then read About.com's Smartphone Guide to get a handle on the... Read more on About.com's Smartphone Guide »

Sennheiser CX 300-II: Inexpensive but still Advanced Earphones

Posted on 6/16/2009 16:54 EST

You, too, can now have low-cost innovative earphones that fit any number of sound-producing electronic devices. Audio News reports on a new product from Sennheiser. Read more on Audio News »

Nokia Unveils Cheapest 3G Phone Yet

Posted on 5/19/2009 11:22 EST

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Digital photo frames for the frugal

Posted on 5/18/2009 13:00 EST

That perfect digital photo you snapped last week is crying out for the perfect digital frame. But which product to choose? The San Francisco Chronicle compiles some reviews that should help you decide. Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »

Is Kodak's budget 8-inch photo frame a bargain?

Posted on 5/13/2009 13:17 EST

Want to add some music to that digital picture? For less than $100 you can buy a digital photo frames with lots of functionality; read this review from cnet. Read more on cnet »

Cheapest iPhone and iPod battery charger

Posted on 5/5/2009 18:03 EST

Does the battery on your iPhone or iPod give out at just the wrong moment -- like when you don't have your charger handy or there's no outlet nearby? iPhone Footprint suggests a solution to your dilemma: Read more on iPhone Footprint »

5 Tips for Nabbing Tech on the Cheap

Posted on 5/5/2009 14:09 EST

OK, so your friends are all showing off their newest electronic toys. Just how do you keep up with that and not spend a fortune?? ABC news has some money-saving ideas for you. Read more on ABC News »