Weekly Update:
Halloween has passed and we’re well on our way to the holiday season. With attention now focused on the new Windows 8, this is a good time to shop for a desktop...
The echo of Labor Day weekend reverberates during the month of September with a raft of seasonal sales on computers and offers of free software. Take advantage of this opportunity and hone in on a cheap...
August is all about back-to-school deals. Even frugal shoppers without school-age kids know they can find big discounts this month on items such as computers and home office supplies. This is also the...
One of the easiest, cheapest, and best ways to improve your PC's performance is to add more memory to your system. Installing cheap PC memory sticks isn't difficult to do, and it only takes a few minutes.
Today's best daily deals include a cheap Asus laptop, educational games for kids, and more. Enjoy!
Today's top daily deals include a top Gateway laptop refurbished (and down over $200), a cookware set, and more.
Today's daily deals include $200 off a top Toshiba laptop, discounts on the NOOK tablet and 4th Generation iPods, baby gifts for new moms and much more.
With summer on the way, you may be hoping to catch the London Olympics or in the process of hunting for a new A/C. As always, we've got your back with all the frugal tips you'll need.
New
Everyone needs a home computer these days. And yet, it's impossible to ignore the huge costs of a new computer, especially a laptop. If you're willing to do some homework (you can start with this post),
It's officially spring and retailers are preparing for warm weather and hotter sales. Find deals on everything from TVs to travel during April. Keep in mind that March deals on winter seasonal...
&item
We've got some great tech deals today, from wireless headphones to laptops and more. Amazon is also offering $2 of MP3s for free!
Ebay:
Our favorite daily deals from today include a cheap Toshiba laptop, a $90 tablet, and more.
Ebay:
Toshiba Satellite 17.3" HD Laptop ($449.99; $714.99 value)
Today, 1SaleADay is offering a Toshiba laptop for under $450 and we have a great deal on the Sony Bloggie Duo camcorder from Best Buy. SnapFish is also offering 40% off Photo Books (code: BOOKIT40).
The best daily deals today include a $34 6-quart slow cooker and a Sony Walkman MP3 player down $50 from its regular price. Enjoy!
Ebay:
Here are the best daily deals for today, including a 23" LED monitor from Acer, kitchen and bedding supplies from Groupon, and more.
Ebay:
Today's daily deals seem too good to be true. If you're considering a tablet, eBay's got you covered today: at $219, the refurbished HP Touchpad falls well within our price range for cheap tablets
Today we found daily deals for a Sony eReader, movie tickets, a refurbished HP Laptop, a 10 piece bakeware set, and more.
Ebay:
Sony 6" eReader ($115; $150)
Today we have a exercise bike at over 50% off, a cheap netbook, and many more great daily deals. Groupon:
Schwinn Exercise Bike ($295; $599 value)
Today we have plasma TV and LCD TV deals, a laptop for you and one for your kid, and more of the best daily deals.Best Buy:
Here are the best daily deals from today, including a cheap vacuum, a hand vac deal, and much more.Best Buy:
Bissell Pet Hair Eraser HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum ($99.99, regularly...
Here are our favorite Daily Deals from today, including lots of fun ways to broaden your horizons in 2012: a DSLR deal for budding shutterbugs, a student violin package, a language learning program...
The best daily deals of today include a refurbished HP laptop over $100 off, a professional-grade memory card at 70% off, and a cheap eReader. Read on for more!
Best Buy:
Here are our favorite deals of the day, including a cheap iPod speaker dock, a cheap Toshiba laptop, and more.
Best Buy:
We were hard at work this week bringing you the best deals for Black Friday and finding our favorite picks for netbooks, tablets, and air mattresses. We also had lots of information about Cyber Monday,
**UPDATED 11/23 AT 4:40 PM**
We will be updating this blog post continuously as new deals are announced! Newest update: Amazon's Black Friday deals.
---
It's almost that time of...
With the slew of new tablets floating around the marketplace, you may want to know: what's the cheapest tablet? That would be the Velocity Cruz Tablet, available at Amazon and Kmart for $100.
New Reviews:
Leaf Blowers. With the leaves already starting to turn in some parts of the country, we've updated and expanded our leaf blowers buying guide. While...
What's the cheapest computer you can buy? You have several options, depending on the type of computer you need. Note that the models listed below aren't necessarily the best or even recommended -- they... Read more »
Here's a roundup of new content on Cheapism, which includes new reviews, updates, and blog posts:
New Reviews: Scooters and Toys. If it's something that gets kids...
We've updated our reviews and recommendations of the best air conditioners and desktop computers.
For cheap air conditioners, we have several recommendations for less than $300, with...
Sound the alarm: Hewlett-Packard is offering a cheap ultraportable laptop for only $399. But is it worth it? CNET dissects the new HP offering, comparing it to the higher-priced MacBook Air. Read more on CNET »
Frugal gamers with some tech savvy, this one's for you: a cheap DIY gaming computer. The expert at Benchmarkreviews.com set out to determine if you could build a penny-pinching system that handily... Read more on benchmarkreviews.com »
If you're worried about your ecological footprint, there's a new cheap Gateway laptop that uses $3.14 a year worth of power. According to CNET, that's a tad behind the Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5130... Read more on CNET »
The cheapest Asus netbook may be in the works. Tom's Hardware is picking up reports that the company is developing a netbook that will sell for $250 or less and run on Chrome OS or Android 3.0. Read more on Tom's Hardware »
A cheap Lenovo tablet may soon hit U.S. shores. Toptechreviews reports that the new Lenovo device will sell for about $500, making it one of the first tablets to actually be price competitive with... Read more on toptechreviews »
A cheap netbook with good battery life is not so hard to find. LaptopMag.com reports that the Toshiba mini NB505 provides gives you more than seven hours on a charge, and at a price that sneaks... Read more on LaptopMag.com »
Here's some cheap laptops buying advice that can save you a few pennies, not to mention a big headache from information overload. PC Magazine takes a good look at the range of offerings and concludes... Read more on PC Magazine »
For cheap gaming laptop recommendations, check out these suggestions from PC Magazine. Cheap is relative, of course, but you should find a model that tickles your fancy in the $800-$1,000 price... Read more on PC Magazine »
For all you do-it-yourselfers, here's a challenge for you: build a PC that's meant for gaming without spending a fortune. PC Magazine has all the details. Don't miss out on this one, even if the... Read more on PC Magazine »
The tablet market isn't flooded yet, but new entrants are beginning to flow in. LaptopMag.com reviews the Archos 101, a $299 alternative to the iPad. Cheaper? Yes. An equal? No. An alternative? Read more on LaptopMag.com »
Stop before you buy, and read the Notebooks.com review of a very cheap netbook to be featured by CVS on Black Friday. Not every special is a deal worth taking. Read more on Notebooks.com »
This time it's Acer launching a line of cheap PC tablets, according to Engadget. Stay tuned for details; these gadgets hit the stores at Thanksgiving. Read more on Engadget »
Some people still buy desktops. Really. If you're in the market for one, you might want to check this review in The Washington Post of a cheap Acer and two competing, but pricier, Gateway models. Read more on The Washington Post »
Psst, need a cheap external hard drive? PC Magazine says Toshiba has a deal for you: a no-frills, entry-level 320GB device that's retailing for about $80. Read more on PC Magazine »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Update: read our cheap tablets review which includes a hands on review of an iPad knockoff: http://www.cheapism.com/cheap-tablets Don't you just pity the original developer of breakthrough devices... Read more on PC World »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
