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How to Pep Up a Cheap PC

Posted on 9/3/2010 17:26 EST

"About a year ago I bought a cheap Dell: a $600 desktop packaged with a 20-inch LCD. Budget computers like this typically don't have a discrete graphics card, which is necessary for advanced graphics like... Read more on The New York Times »

ASUS Eee PC 1215N Review

Posted on 9/2/2010 17:16 EST

Would you believe, netbooks acquiring the aura and functionality of notebooks? Well, do, writes LaptopMag.com in its review of the new ASUS Eee PC 1215N, priced just a hair below the $500 red line. Read more on LaptopMag.com »

The Very Flexible HP Mini 5103 Netbook

Posted on 8/31/2010 2:52 EST

There's certainly no shortage of business-oriented netbooks. But a new HP mini, writes Geekwithlaptop.com might hold special appeal because of its super cheap price, flexible functionality, stylish... Read more on Geekwithlaptop.com »

Asus confirms a bunch of tablets coming soon for cheap(ish)

Posted on 8/13/2010 22:28 EST

Watch out for Asus's new line of cheap tablets. Dvice.com gives us an early peek -- without much detail, truth be told -- at these devices. But at least we're alerted about what to keep an eye on. Read more on Dvice.com »

Everyone Should Take A Look On This iPad Knockoff

Posted on 8/11/2010 9:50 EST

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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 »

Gateway ID49C07u Review

Posted on 8/10/2010 21:15 EST

Well, laptop shoppers, here's a new, cheap laptop from Gateway that's worth checking out. ComputerShopper.com reviews this $630 model and doesn't find much to complain about but quite a bit to enthuse... Read more on ComputerShopper.com »

IPad Knockoffs on Sale for $50 to $125

Posted on 8/9/2010 12:23 EST

Don't you just pity the original developer of breakthrough devices like the iPad? PCWorld reports Apple's got a couple of new knock-offs to contend with, selling at a fraction of the price, of course. Read more on PC World »

Inexpensive Back-to-School Laptops and Desktops from AMD

Posted on 7/25/2010 21:17 EST

AMD has been strutting its stuff, just in time for back-to-school shopping. Digitaltrends.com reviews several cheap AMD-powered laptops and desktops, sold by the likes of HP, Acer, and Sony, and... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »

India develops world's cheapest

Posted on 7/25/2010 21:06 EST

Would you believe, a laptop for $35? How about $20 or $10? Reuters reports that India will soon introduce a home-grown laptop -- starting price $35 -- designed for students in the country's institutes... Read more on Reuters »

Get a netbook: Cheaper, tougher, and lasts longer

Posted on 7/11/2010 1:46 EST

Got a student in the house? Think netbook, says ZDNet. They're well-suited to a young person's needs, and more to the point, a lot cheaper than laptops or desktops. Read more on ZDNet »

PCs beat Apple in summer price wars

Posted on 7/7/2010 17:32 EST

In case you needed a reason to skip past Apple on the way to a new laptop, CNET gives you seven. That is, seven PCs that are far cheaper than Apple's MacBook and measure up quite nicely in functionality... Read more on cnet »

Best Webcams Under $50

Posted on 6/1/2010 14:20 EST

Our research identifies the best cheap webcams featuring decent zoom, good microphones, and mounting hardware for the best possible positioning. Some of the models even feature built-in special... Read more on Cheapism »

One Laptop Per Child Project Works With Marvell to Produce a $100 Tablet

Posted on 6/1/2010 8:35 EST

The New York Times has good news for parents: a tablet computer costing less than $100 with the size, weight, and functionality that should appeal to children. The device, due out next year, is... Read more on The New York Times »

HP To Launch 3 New LCDs Sporting A Low Price Tag

Posted on 5/15/2010 13:08 EST

Another batch of cheap LCDs is hitting the market today, this time from HP. According to Techie Buzz, you'll have your choice of three sizes -- 20, 21.5, and 23 inches -- with prices starting at... Read more on Techie Buzz »

Dell Introduces Latitude E4310 and Low-Cost Biz Laptops

Posted on 5/13/2010 7:18 EST

If you're in the market for a cheap laptop, check out Dell's new offerings. As PC Magazine reports, the company has just completed an update of its Latitude line of laptops, which includes cheap... Read more on PC Magazine »

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15

Posted on 4/29/2010 13:16 EST

If you're willing to trade aesthetics for functionality, here's a cheap laptop you might want to check out. PC Magazine offers its take on the new Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15. Read more on PC Magazine »

Archos 7 Android Tablet Is Now Available For Pre-Order

Posted on 4/24/2010 15:39 EST

Looking for a good cheap tablet PC? Archos is about to start selling the Archos 7 for $199, according to Droid Up. Read on to see how you can pre-order. Read more on Droid Up »

Smaller, cheaper Apple iPad to come in 2011?

Posted on 4/9/2010 11:29 EST

Before you rush out to buy an iPad, take note that a smaller version may be in the works. Unwired View notes reports in other media that Apple will launch a cheaper and smaller iPad next year, aiming... Read more on Unwired View »

Smokin' Fast Notebook Swaps Graphics Performance for Low Price

Posted on 4/7/2010 13:26 EST

It's getting harder and harder to find a speedy laptop you can't afford. Wired reports that a new Gateway, using a new super-fast microchip from Intel, is priced in the $650 range. For some, that's... Read more on Wired »

Lenovo Makes a Run at the Low-Cost Market with Its ThinkPad Edgee

Posted on 4/6/2010 13:21 EST

Check out this slide show, courtesy of eweek.com for a quick view of the reworked, and relatively cheap, Lenovo Thinkpad. "Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge combines business-friendly admin tools with AMD... Read more on eweek.com »

iPad vs. Netbook: It's a Close Call

Posted on 4/5/2010 13:51 EST

Not quite gunfight at the OK Corral, but close. This time the contenders are two cheap computers: netbooks and iPads. Who's your money on? The San Franciso Chronicle compares the two on several... Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »

Why buying a cheap PC could make a lot of sense

Posted on 4/1/2010 16:54 EST

Here's some computer-related advice frugal shoppers might want to heed. NJ.com suggests you go cheap when you buy your next computer. Why? Because advances in software technology mean you don't... Read more on NJ.com »

Toshiba Unveils Pocket-Sized 1TB Backup Drives

Posted on 3/30/2010 12:51 EST

Do you have a problem with too much data and no where to store it? Toshiba has a solution for you: eweek.com reports the electronics company is introducing a series of cheap and portable hard drives, Read more on eweek.com »

Chinese iPad Clone Priced at $290 to Counter Apple iPad

Posted on 3/29/2010 0:38 EST

No surprise here, but the Chinese counterfeit clone of the iPad is ready for its debut, according to GadgetsDNA. So if you're dying for the status but can't afford it, here's your chance -- but... Read more on GadgetsDNA »

Sony’s budget netbook now available in the US

Posted on 3/23/2010 15:24 EST

Would you believe...A new cheap Sony netbook. And this one, reports Liliputing.com, will sell for less than $400. At this price, why not buy two? Read more on Liliputing.com »

The Best Apple Product Alternatives

Posted on 3/20/2010 0:20 EST

Forget those high-priced Apple devices; really, you can still be cool. PC Magazine found excellent alternatives for cell phones, portable media players, laptops, and more -- many at significantly... Read more on PC Magazine »

Review: PCs that bring the Internet to the TV

Posted on 3/18/2010 11:04 EST

Here's another money-shaving idea for you media freaks -- bid your cable service goodbye and plug in your PC to your TV. CNBC suggests several cheap PCs that can light up that big screen with movies, Read more on CNBC »

Cheap Monitors Recommendations

Posted on 3/15/2010 12:13 EST

A good flat-screen monitor is hardly a luxury. Our research turned up several Cheap LCD monitors, ranging in size from 20 to 24 inches, that give you the image quality and color clarity you'd expect... Read more on Cheapism »

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 »

Epson WorkForce 310 All-In-One

Posted on 2/24/2010 21:47 EST

When you work from home, there are just some things you can't do without: a fax, a printer, and a scanner, to name a few. Now add up the cost, think of the space requirements, and... PC Magazine Read more on PC Magazine »

Free and Inexpensive Parental Control Software Recommendations

Posted on 2/23/2010 12:32 EST

If you're anxious about your kids' online activities, we've got some suggestions that will help you relax. There are several cheap or free parental control software programs that will block sites... Read more on Cheapism »

$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 »

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 »

Plenty of ways for frugal Mac users to save on products

Posted on 1/17/2010 7:54 EST

Say you really want a Mac but are aghast at the upfront cost. The Seattle Times has news for you: if you look hard enough you can find ways to save on many of the little things that make Macs so... Read more on The Seattle Times »

Cheap Desktop Recommendations

Posted on 1/11/2010 17:28 EST

You may think desktop computers are relics of another eon, but think again. If you have less than $500 to spend and you don't care about carrying your computer everywhere you go, cheap desktops Read more on Cheapism »

Canon Offers Four New Inexpensive Printers

Posted on 1/9/2010 17:09 EST

Those trips to the nearest copy/business center can sure get tiresome. So check this out: About.com reports on several new low-priced printers, including wireless all-in-ones and an inkjet printer... Read more on About.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 »

Microsoft pushes Windows, Office upgrades with 50% discount

Posted on 1/5/2010 11:56 EST

Good news for businesses still using some outdated software. A report by Ars Technica says Microsoft is offering a sweet deal on upgrades of older versions of Office Professional and Windows. A... Read more on Ars Technica »

The $199 tablet according to Freescale

Posted on 1/4/2010 21:15 EST

Every time you turn around, there's another electronic device to add to your ever-growing inventory. CNET reports that a new tablet computer in the under-$200 price range will soon hit the market. Read more on Cnet »

How to Build an Awesome Gaming PC for $647

Posted on 1/3/2010 22:08 EST

Here's another DIY opportunity that your inner geek might want to check out. MaximumPC.com lists all the parts you'll need to assemble a cheap, but supposedly awesome, PC. Oh, and check out the... Read more on MaximumPC.com »

The $75 Future Computer

Posted on 12/24/2009 13:39 EST

The future, in terms of the PC computer world, is almost here. A radical new laptop, still in the design phase, is aimed at children in the developing world. But according to Forbes, this super-cheap... Read more on Forbes »

Review: Cheaper gaming PCs offer decent experience

Posted on 12/24/2009 13:24 EST

It's a niche market folks -- PCs for gamers, that is. The Associated Press offers a review of these specialized machines, which can cost almost as much as $4,000 or as little as $500. Just in case... Read more on Associated Press »

HP Mini 311 review

Posted on 12/20/2009 9:54 EST

Heads up, netbook users. The HP Mini 311 might not be the best netbook on the market today, but as Liliputing.com points out, it is the cheapest model with high quality graphics. Check out the review... Read more on Liliputing.com »

AT&T launching new netbooks, cheaper data plan

Posted on 11/16/2009 13:35 EST

Prices are dropping all over the place. Now AT&T Mobility is about to offer two netbooks with a data plan at rock-bottom prices, and cutting the price on its entry-level data plan. Fiercewireless.com Read more on Fiercewireless.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 »

Pre-Black Friday: Best Buy selling a $250 Laptop November 11

Posted on 11/11/2009 8:03 EST

Forget what you think you knew about Black Friday. It's really not the day after Thanksgiving; this year, the date keeps changing. Thanks to an aggressive marketing strategy involving retail giants like... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)

Posted on 11/7/2009 15:01 EST

ZDNet writer Ed Bott tells us how to save on Windows 7. Now we can finally afford to get rid of that Vista! Read more on ZDNET »

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 »

Toshiba unveils inexpensive Satellite T100 ultraportables

Posted on 10/1/2009 10:17 EST

For budget shoppers who feel that a laptop is a bit too much but a netbook isn't quite enough, Toshiba is introducing a new line of "ultraportable" laptops featuring fabulous battery life (up to nine hours), Read more on CrunchGear.com »

Get an Apple iBook for $399.99

Posted on 9/23/2009 11:09 EST

Apple-philes, get your Apple iBook G4 now. These refurbished machines -- discontinued a while ago -- may be jhust what you've been waiting for, especially if you're keen to have a netbook with a DVD/CD-RW... Read more on cnet »

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 »