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February 9th Daily Deals - Apple Accessories Deals, Romantic Gifts, and more.

Posted on 2/9/2012 9:52 EST

Today is a great deals day for Apple and smartphone accessories. We have an iPad 2 keyboard and carry case deal, an iPod alarm clock from Best Buy, and a bluetooth keyboard for smartphones. Of course,

February 8th Daily Deals - External Hard Drive Deal, Valentine's Day Gifts, and more.

Posted on 2/8/2012 10:47 EST

Today we have some great tech deals in addition to our Valentine's day deals. Ebay has a waterproof, fireproof 2 TB external hard drive marked down to $250 from the regular price of $420, Amazon has...

January 10 Daily Deals - Plasma TV, LCD TV, Cheap Tablet, and more.

Posted on 1/10/2012 12:07 EST

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:

Insignia 51" Class Plasma 1080p 600Hz HDTV ($549.99,

Money Saving News Stories for July 01, 2011

Posted on 7/1/2011 7:16 EST

Here are some money saving stories we're reading:

SaleLocator for Android: Help Bargain Shoppers Find What's On Sale Nearby (AppScout)

Fed Votes to Limit Debit Card Swipe Fees

Coupon Apps for iPhones, Android Phones and BlackBerrys

Posted on 6/13/2011 15:42 EST

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...

Apple Is Weighing a Cheaper iPhone

Posted on 2/18/2011 22:18 EST

Will the iPhone be cheap in our lifetime? That probably depends on how old you are. The New York Times puts the kabosh on rumors that Apple is working on a smaller iPhone but keeps our hopes alive... Read more on The New York Times »

10 Free iPhone Apps to Help You Save Money

Posted on 2/12/2011 11:00 EST

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 »

AT&T iPhone customers: go grab your free 1000 minutes

Posted on 2/11/2011 18:00 EST

Yours for the taking: 1000 free AT&T iPhone minutes. This is not a scame, insists TUAW.com, but a way for the original iPhone carrier to say "thanks" to customers. (Here's what we want to know: Read more on TUAW.com »

Get Cheaper Verizon iPhone 4 By Canceling Your Contract

Posted on 2/6/2011 22:55 EST

Trying to figure out how to get your hands on a cheaper Verizon iPhone? Toptechreviews.net offers up some valuable information that can help you weigh all your options. Just remember, not much in... Read more on toptechreviews.net »

Cheap texting and extreme jogging: iPhone apps of the week

Posted on 1/31/2011 20:30 EST

CNET has the goods on a new cheap texting app that can save you big bucks off your currently astronomical text charges. Isn't it fun to play bea-the-carrier? Read more on CNET »

The Smarter, Cheaper Alternative to iPhone Tethering

Posted on 1/28/2011 20:37 EST

Say you've got a few employees, or maybe friends, and you need some cheap tethering. Say what? As BNET explains, it's a way to instantly turn your laptop and other electronic devices into hotspots. Read more on BNET »

This Cheap iPod-Controlled Robot Rocks

Posted on 1/22/2011 15:48 EST

Cheap toy robots are about to have their moment. Cultofmac.com reports on a soon-to-be-released model that can be controlled by Apple devices. Should we expect a follow-on PC version in the near... Read more on Cultofmac.com »

Turn Your Smartphone into a Shopping Super Hero

Posted on 1/20/2011 20:11 EST

Another mobile price comparison app that gives you the information to decide on the spot whether to buy online or in the store, or take your business elsewhere. Thanks to Fox Business for bringing... Read more on Fox Business »

Apple, AT&T Drop iPhone 3GS Pricing to $49

Posted on 1/6/2011 18:31 EST

A new $49 iPhone from AT&T may be one more sign that the giant service provider may soon be facing some stiff competition. But why not grab a deal when you can? For new customers that also means signing... Read more on eWeek »

Radio Shack offers iPhone at big discount

Posted on 12/7/2010 16:52 EST

It's deal time on iPhones: a post on tuaw.com says Radio Shack is offering super cheap prices on iPhones. But don't delay, the sale ends on Saturday. Read more on tuaw.com »

Grocery Coupon iPhone App Means No More Clipping

Posted on 11/16/2010 10:20 EST

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 »

This Cheap Chinese iPhone 4 Knockoff Runs Android

Posted on 10/13/2010 11:11 EST

Update: read our cheap tablets review which includes a hands on review of an iPad knockoff: http://www.cheapism.com/cheap-tablets Yet another cheap iPhone knockoff from the Chinese. But this... Read more on Cultofmac.com »

Back to School Savings With IAppsForStudents, Half.com App

Posted on 8/17/2010 9:08 EST

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 »

Repair Your iPhone Screen on the Cheap

Posted on 7/30/2010 22:47 EST

Just in case the screen on your iPhone ever needs repair, you might want to download some money-saving DIY instructions, courtesy of Lifehacker. And don't forget to keep this in a safe place. Read more on Lifehacker »

DriveGain app claims $205 annual fuel savings

Posted on 7/7/2010 17:45 EST

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 »

Get an iPhone battery pack for $8.99

Posted on 7/7/2010 17:14 EST

Battery wearing out on your pricey iPhone? Here's a cheap fix that CNET says will help keep you connected without having to perform battery surgery. Read more on cnet »

What's the Best Cheap Smartphone?

Posted on 6/16/2010 20:36 EST

While the iPhone is very popular in the press, it's not the most cost-efficient smartphone for frugal buyers. Consumers are able to acquire many other comparable smartphones by committing to a long term... Read more on Cheapism »

Thrifty Wi-Fi That Travels With You

Posted on 6/3/2010 20:55 EST

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 »

What Are the Best Cheap Headphones?

Posted on 5/23/2010 21:52 EST

Cheap headphones are a bane in many people’s lives. While many users don’t want to spend a lot on headphones because they probably just dropped plenty on an MP3 player, quality listening devices... Read more on Cheapism »

Free iPhone App to find Lowest Gas Prices and Locations from AAA

Posted on 5/19/2010 15:58 EST

Traffic is starting to pile up in the apps lane for cheap gasoline. Best Syndication reports that AAA has entered the fray with a free iPhone app that helps you locate gas stations and see the per... Read more on Best Syndication »