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Cheap VOIP Service Recommendations

Posted on 3/9/2010 15:35 EST

Prices don't vary much among the main VOIP providers, but our research found significant differences in customer satisfaction. Read our cheap VOIP review to learn more about critical features and... Read more on Cheapism »

Low Priced Turntables Recommendations

Posted on 3/5/2010 16:01 EST

Turntables are back. With a cheap belt-drive USB turntable, you can enjoy the warmth of vinyl in stereo playback and also digitize your favorite tunes for portable listening pleasure. We researched... Read more on Cheapism »

Safest and Cheapest Way to Back Up My Computer?

Posted on 2/26/2010 7:48 EST

Do you have nightmares about all the data you could lose if your computer crashes? Never fear, writes Popular Science, there are several cheap options out there that offer all the back-up insurance... Read more on Popular Science »

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 »

New Microsoft BlueTrack mice are cheap yet accurate

Posted on 2/24/2010 18:01 EST

The mice are running amok. This time Microsoft is responsible, unleashing three new cheap and cool mice onto the market. Thanks to Dvice.com for giving us the heads up. Read more on Dvice.com »

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 »

Cloud Leverage Offers Really Cheap Online Storage

Posted on 2/19/2010 16:23 EST

Is your hard drive stuffed to the gills but you can't face parting with any of that data? Well, enterprisestorageforum.com has some news for you: a new data storage company will hold all that stuff... Read more on enterprisestorageforum.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 »

Google's Cheap Cloud Storage: Worth the Price?

Posted on 11/12/2009 0:13 EST

Deal or no deal? That's the question Read more on PC World »

Verizon prepaid mobile data launches; still not the cheapest

Posted on 11/6/2009 12:26 EST

Price competition in the mobile data plan world. Slashgear.com reports Verizon has a new prepaid data plan aimed at occasional users, but suggests you also check out Virgin Mobile's plan -- it might... Read more on slashgear.com »

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 »

Gadget Sellers Brace for Ho-Hum Holiday

Posted on 9/29/2009 14:54 EST

Electronic companies, who were accustomed to making big bucks with very expensive must-have products that hit the market just in time for the holiday season, are rethinking their strategy to appeal to... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »

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 »

Lenovo Unveils Latest Inexpensive Desktop PC

Posted on 9/21/2009 10:31 EST

If you're waiting for the next best thing in desktop PCs, take a look at this. According to Information Week, Lenovo is introducing a model that combines all the desirable features and selling this... Read more on Information Week »

HP goes big with Netbook, thin with laptops

Posted on 9/16/2009 10:37 EST

Yet another netbook, but this one with a difference: a screen that's larger than the 10-inch standard. Read the report from Cnet. Read more on cnet »

Dirt-Cheap HP Printer Rivals Laser Quality

Posted on 8/25/2009 14:51 EST

Finding a cheap and high-quality printer that works with paper larger than the standard 8.5x11 has long been a frustrating affair. But take heart -- Thestreet.com reports the market is filling up... Read more on cnet »

Access To GPS In US Gets Cheap As iPhone Apps Grow

Posted on 8/18/2009 13:56 EST

There's no doubt about it: technology keeps getting cheaper and cheaper. Now it's GPS systems that are going for a song. Buy one for your car, reports 247wallst.com, or buy an app for your iPhone. Read more on 247wallst.com »

Cheapest netbook in the world

Posted on 8/13/2009 13:46 EST

If you're determined to own a netbook for less than $100, this new model might be for you. But be forewarned: Ubergizmo.com cautions that this entry from China is best suited for email and web surfing. Read more on Ubergizmo.com »

Mobile WiFi + iPod Touch = Better/Cheaper Than iPhone

Posted on 8/11/2009 23:09 EST

For all you tech-, gadget-, and network-addicts, there's a new fix on the market. Cultofmac.com reports on something called MiFi, your very own WiFi hotspot that can be yours from Verizon for a... Read more on cultofmac.com »

Back-to-School Bargains

Posted on 8/11/2009 22:25 EST

As you begin to plan your return to school in a few weeks, you may find yourself in need of the latest in high-tech gear but, not surprisingly, a bit short on cash. Coming to the rescue is PC Magazine Read more on PC Magazine »

$298 Walmart laptop: Dirt cheap, or just cheap?

Posted on 7/30/2009 10:41 EST

Read more on MightyBargainHunter.com »

Wal-Mart expands low-price PC offerings for back-to-school season in campaign for new markets

Posted on 7/24/2009 10:01 EST

Does your student need a new laptop this fall? Take full advantage of the hot competition between Wal-Mart and Best Buy as the two slug it out for the high school and college student market. The Los Angeles... Read more on Los Angeles Times »

AT&T Pushes Netbooks to Beat Mobile-Phone Squeeze

Posted on 7/24/2009 9:56 EST

In a world overrun by electronic gear, data will soon rule. Bloomberg reports that the major communications companies are subsidizing the cost of netbooks in a push to get you, the recession-shocked customer, Read more on Bloomberg »

Logitech launches lotsa low-priced, loud speakers

Posted on 7/15/2009 10:41 EST

Tired of listening to music on your PC that sounds kind of one directional? Crunchgear.com reports on several new high-tech, low-budget options that provide a full circle of sound. Read more on CrunchGear.com »

Bargain Hunt: External Hard Drives

Posted on 6/18/2009 23:37 EST

Insure against the loss of your favorite digital media--back up!! The prices on external hard drives are coming down and PC Magazine gives you three picks that are worth the investment. Read more on PC Magazine »