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Money Saving News Stories for September 14, 2011

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Coupon Apps for iPhones, Android Phones and BlackBerrys

Last week, we posted a roundup of the best, good, and bad coupon sites after weeks of reviewing each individually. Many of the sites we discussed also have coupon apps so you can get discounts directly...

New Reviews: Digital SLRs and Universal Chargers

Frugal tech buffs, take note: We've recently published a couple of brand-new buying guides on cheap gadgets. These products may seem like splurges to some, but if you're in the market for a shiny new toy,

Get Free eBooks for Various eReaders

Your iPad may have been expensive, so you want the books you download onto it to be cheap. Luckily, you can get free eBooks from a few sources, according to this PC World story. The story... Read more on PC World »

5 Android Tablets Cheaper than Xoom

With many consumers complaining that the Motorola Xoom is too pricey at $800, CrunchGear did a cheap Android tablets roundup showcasing five other devices from which you can pick. The... Read more on crunchgear.com »

$199.99 Samsung Galaxy Tab Could Be Yours

Want the cheapest Samsung Galaxy Tab? You can now get one for $199.99, marked down from Sprint's initial $399.99 offering, reports GizmoCrave.com, which speculates the deep-discount price may be... Read more on gizmocrave.com »

iPad 2 marked up, iPad 1 marked down

Apple tightly held the reigns of retail control when it released the initial iPad. Version 2 is proving to be a little different. Resellers across the globe, like eBay, are already selling it at markup... Read more on macnewsworld.com »

Make DIY cases for Apple products

Erica Domesek describes on Mashable how you can craft your own cheap iPad case, which retails for about $39, with kitchen drawer liner, Velcro strips, colored tape, and scissors. It's a nifty idea... Read more on Mashable »

Ouku Tab is One of the Cheapest Android Tablets Around

Another cheap Chinese Android tablet is hitting the market. This post from Geeky-gadgets.com provides many of the specs, like the screen resolution and expected battery life, but it makes no recommendation. Read more on geeky-gadgets.com »

AT&T Drops Price of First-Gen iPad by $100-$200

With the new iPad discount from AT&T, what's a tablet-hungry consumer to do? As PC Magazine reports, you could buy a first generation model from Apple at $100 off the original price, or you could... Read more on PC Magazine »

Archos has big plans for cheap tablets

If you haven't bought a tablet yet, cheap Archos tablets might be worthy options. According to Liliputing.com, the next generation of tablets offered by this French company will come equipped with... Read more on Liliputing.com »

Verizon vs AT&T iPad 2 plans

Choosing the cheapest iPad data plan is a bit like playing roulette. There's a lot of chance involved because you just don't know which way the ball (or in this case, your demand for data) will go. That's... Read more on CNN Money »

iPad 2 Spurs Deals on Original iPad

The run-up to the iPad 2 release has already seen Apple drop the price of its original tablet and thousands of early adopters look to unload their old models. PC World has a roundup of where to... Read more on PC World »

iPad Now Priced as Low as $349

Hear this, tablet fans: the market is awash with iPads under $400. With the recent introduction of the iPad 2, writes The iPad Guide, Apple has cut prices on the original, which now starts at $399. Read more on The iPad Guide »

Used iPads Flood the Resale Market

It may be hard to believe, but cheap used iPads are everywhere. Time reports on the surge of pre-owned iPads that have hit the second-time-around market now that the iPad 2 has made its debut. Apple... Read more on Time »

Closer look at the Archos Arnova 8, 10 tablets

A cheap Archos tablet is about to hit the market, so be on the lookout. According to Liliputing.com, the tablet will appear in two versions, both selling for for less than $200. But for such low... Read more on Liliputing.com »

Lenovo LePad to debut in June, expected to be cheap

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 »

10 Free iPhone Apps to Help You Save Money

Which free apps help save money? There's Mint and Skype and GasBuddy, to name just a few. Thanks to TheNextWeb.com for pointing us to these and several other useful apps. Read more on TheNextWeb »

Craft an iPad Stand from Chopsticks

The cheapest iPad stand can be yours in short order, writes Lifehacker. Just a few simple ingredients and a few quick steps, and presto ... you've got a way to prop up your new toy. Read more on Lifehacker »

Cheap Android tablets likely to beat iPad within two years

The race is on: cheap Android tablets vs. iPad. Anyone willing to place bets on which one wins? MSNBC talked to an expert who predicted that ... well, we're not going to spoil the surprise. You'll... Read more on MSNBC »

Cheap Android Tablets Flood The CES 2011 Show Floor

Given all the cheap Android tablets at CES 2011, you'd think consumers would be having a field day. Not quite, cautions Skattertech.com, which casts a dispassionate and critical eye on the lot. Read more on Skattertech.com »

Bargain brand Vizio to unveil tablet, smartphone at electronics show

The tablet market is starting to look like, well, the market for every other electronic device -- as in, everyone's getting in on the act. This time it's TV-maker Vizio, according to The Washington Read more on The Washington Post »

Do iPad knockoffs measure up?

If you really want a tablet but just can't afford to shell $500-$900 on an Apple iPad, read our cheap tablet review. Since iPad clones are not widely reviewed yet, we departed from our usual practice... Read more on Cheapism »

Archos 101 Internet Tablet

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 »

An iPad home theater on the cheap

In case you haven't yet found enough cheap ways to get maximum utility out of your iPad, here's one more. CNET gives you all the instructions for turning that multitalented gizmo into a cheap home... Read more on cnet »

Big iPad Discount Offered At TJ Maxx

Hungry for an iPad? Head over to your local TJ Maxx, where the hot device is selling at an inexplicably low price. Applebitch.com wonders how this is possible. Send your conspiracy theory in now. Read more on applebitch.com »

Grocery Coupon iPhone App Means No More Clipping

You may be one of the lucky shoppers who live near one of nine grocery chains participating in this new free coupon app. Check on your good fortune (or not) in this post from Wallet Pop and learn... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Acer tablet PC line launching on November 23rd, priced from $299 to $699

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 »

CherryPad: This is What a $188 Tablet Looks Like

Tablet-hungry frugalistas can relax. For $188, reports PC Magazine, you can get an iPad knock-off that might take the edge off your appetite. Read the instant review here. Read more on PC Magazine »

$100 Android Tablet on Sale at Walgreen

Another cheap Android tablet has hit the market. You can find this one, reports Softpedia.com, at Walgreen's. Best uses: browsing the Internet and watching YouTube movies. Read more on Softpedia.com »

Sears begins offering cheap Android tablets for some reason

The latest entrant in the tablet game appears to be Sears.com. Liliputing.com has a short update on three relatively cheap tablets that the retailer is offering through a distributor. Read more on Liliputing.com »

Digital Coupon Clipping Comes to the iPad via CardStar

For some coupon clippers, there's a new iPad app that syncs up with your membership and loyalty cards. Mashable has the details, but also notes that its range is currently limited to a few supermarket... Read more on Mashable »

Back to School Savings With IAppsForStudents, Half.com App

For students with an iPhone, or at least access to one, the world is full of money-saving bargains. Check out this post from PC World to learn more about cheap deals on education-related apps. Read more on PC World »

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

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 »

IPad Knockoffs on Sale for $50 to $125

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 »

Gpad G10: Cheap Android 2.1 tablet with camera, accelerometer

Two tablet devices, each priced at less than $200 -- the Gpad G10 and GenTouch78. But before rushing out to buy one, read this review from Liliputing to make sure you get the best deal for your... Read more on Liliputing.com »

Amazon unveils new Kindle, starting at $139

If you're an e-book reader hold-out, now might be the time to reconsider. MSNBC reports on a third-generation Kindle, priced at a cheap $139, that's got built-in Wi-Fi and other nifty features that... Read more on MSNBC »

DriveGain app claims $205 annual fuel savings

Figuring out how to boost your fuel economy just got a little easier thanks to a new app. CNET explains all the details but notes the app is currently compatible only with stick shift versions of... Read more on cnet »

Android based iPad clone for just USD 74!

Yet another Chinese knock-off of the iPad. And this one, reports Shanzai.com, will retail for the remarkable price of $74. How low can these clone prices actually go? Read more on shanzai.com »

Archos 7 Home Tablet

The market for knock-off iPads sure is getting crowded. PC Magazine reviews the latest entry and tells you what to expect for $200. Read more on PC Magazine »

Thrifty Wi-Fi That Travels With You

For those of us on the go, here's a handy idea: take your hot spot with you. The New York Times tells us how this is done, but more importantly, how we can do this cheaply. Read more on The New York Times »

A cheaper iPad? Taiwanese company tries to rival Apple

It's never-ending. The knock-offs of Apple's iPad, that is. Now a Taiwanese company is entering the fray, reports the New York Daily News with something called the Eee Pad. It's only about $100... Read more on New York Daily News »

AT&T's new iPhone, iPad plan: Cheaper but limited

Can you keep up with the constantly changing pricing plans for the bevy of personal communication devices? We can't. So here's CNN Money to give us all the low-down on AT&T's new plan for 3G data... Read more on CNN Money »

Borders to Cut Price on Libre Pro, Making it the Cheapest E-Reader

Good things come to those who wait. In this case, it's a cheap e-reader. With competition heating up in the e-reader market, Dailyfinance.com reports that Borders will soon start selling its version... Read more on Dailyfinance.com »

iPad Alternative, iPed, Released in China, Runs... Android?

Get your cheap iPad look-alike now. The Chinese have done it again with a super-cheap version of the hot Apple device, according to PC Magazine. This one is called the iPed and it runs on Android... Read more on PC Magazine »

Borders Launches Cheap, Simple E-Reader

The e-reader war has reached a new stage -- and consumers should cheer. GadgetCrave reports that Borders has just released its version of the electronic book platform at a price that sharply undercuts... Read more on Gadget Crave »

Android Powered Chinese iPad Clone Priced at $130

Did you miss out on the first round of iPad sales but you're really desperate? Not to worry. GadgetsDNA reports you can buy an iPad clone, courtesy of a Chinese company, for a super cheap price. Read more on GadgetsDNA »

Chinese iPad Clone Priced at $290 to Counter Apple iPad

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 »