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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 »