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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
