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Best Buy developing a low-cost tablet to compete with the iPad

Posted on 8/11/2010 0:43 EST

Look for more cheap iPad competition in the months ahead. According to IntoMobile.com, Best Buy is developing a device that should beat the iPad on price but will no doubt be less stylish. As for... Read more on IntoMobile.com »

Radio Shack, Wal-Mart and Best Buy to Carry iPhone 4

Posted on 6/15/2010 10:11 EST

Smartphone-hungry shoppers will soon find the object of their desire -- in this case, the iPhone 4 -- at three national chains, reports PC World. Instead of lining up at an Apple or AT&T store, Read more on PC World »

Retailers Enter the Cellphone Fray

Posted on 6/4/2010 10:17 EST

Are smart phones the new loss leaders for big box retailers? It certainly seems that way. According to SmartMoney.com, mass merchandisers are offering these little devices at unbeatable prices -- Read more on SmartMoney.com »

Digital Cameras: Best Places to Buy

Posted on 5/23/2010 20:06 EST

If you're looking for a cheap deal as well as a wide selection of digital cameras, there's no need to leave home. PC World compared big-box stores and websites, and guess which category comes out... Read more on PC World »

Dell Inspiron i1545-4266IBU

Posted on 3/9/2010 8:50 EST

The price may be right and the look will appeal, but you can do better. At least that's what CNET concludes in its review of a new, cheap laptop from Dell. The experts point out several shortcomings... Read more on CNET »

Site-Hopping for Holiday Savings

Posted on 11/28/2009 13:48 EST

We all know that some of the best deals can be had online. But what you may not know, and a hearty thanks to The New YOrk Times for pointing this out, is that better deals can be had if you take... Read more on The New York Times »

Black Friday Deals: The Only List You Need

Posted on 11/21/2009 8:27 EST

You can't say you didn't know, now that Gizmodo has published a list of Black Friday deals on those all-important consumer electronics. Read more on Gizmodo »

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 »

Black Friday Laptop Deals Are Amazing

Posted on 11/15/2009 10:59 EST

The deals are so enticing this holiday season that you almost can't afford not to buy. Laptops and netbooks are expected to be hot items on Black Friday, according to Associated Content, Read more on Associated Content »

Black Friday doorbuster sales: Retailers hope to bring order before chaos

Posted on 11/12/2009 23:32 EST

You might want to carry along some protective armor when you set out for those doorbuster sales in the pre-dawn hours on Black Friday. Hordes hungry for out-of-sight bargains will be rushing to storm the... Read more on Chicago Tribune »