"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 »
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 »
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 »
If your old PC is bogging you down, there is hope -- and it doesn't mean shelling out for a new computer. Check out this article from Gizmodo to learn about some strategic, budget-friendly upgrades... Read more on Gizmodo »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
"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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Wow. For basic computing needs, you can now get an iMac look-alike for a price that's hard to beat. Digitaltrends.com reports on this new low-ocst computer from eMachines. Read more on Digitaltrends.com »
