Posted on 9/2/2010 17:16 EST
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.
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Posted on 8/31/2010 2:52 EST
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...
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Posted on 8/10/2010 21:15 EST
Well, laptop shoppers, here's a new, cheap laptop from Gateway that's worth checking out. ComputerShopper.com reviews this $630 model and doesn't find much to complain about but quite a bit to enthuse...
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Posted on 7/25/2010 21:17 EST
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...
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Posted on 7/25/2010 21:06 EST
Would you believe, a laptop for $35? How about $20 or $10? Reuters reports that India will soon introduce a home-grown laptop -- starting price $35 -- designed for students in the country's institutes...
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Posted on 7/22/2010 10:48 EST
You may have been warned off buying certain second-hand goods -- even as a way to save money. But readers of a blog post on US News & World Report have their own opinions about used items. Read...
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Posted on 7/11/2010 1:46 EST
Got a student in the house? Think netbook, says ZDNet. They're well-suited to a young person's needs, and more to the point, a lot cheaper than laptops or desktops.
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Posted on 7/7/2010 17:32 EST
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...
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Posted on 7/1/2010 8:34 EST
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...
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Posted on 6/1/2010 14:20 EST
Our research identifies the best cheap webcams featuring decent zoom, good microphones, and mounting hardware for the best possible positioning. Some of the models even feature built-in special...
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Posted on 5/13/2010 7:18 EST
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...
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Posted on 5/2/2010 12:05 EST
Some folks never run out of ideas for saving money. So read what Time is suggesting, and then add these tips to your ever-growing list. Now be honest, how many do you actually adopt?
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Posted on 4/29/2010 13:16 EST
If you're willing to trade aesthetics for functionality, here's a cheap laptop you might want to check out. PC Magazine offers its take on the new Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15.
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Posted on 4/7/2010 13:26 EST
It's getting harder and harder to find a speedy laptop you can't afford. Wired reports that a new Gateway, using a new super-fast microchip from Intel, is priced in the $650 range. For some, that's...
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Posted on 4/6/2010 13:21 EST
Check out this slide show, courtesy of eweek.com for a quick view of the reworked, and relatively cheap, Lenovo Thinkpad. "Lenovo's ThinkPad Edge combines business-friendly admin tools with AMD...
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Posted on 4/1/2010 16:54 EST
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...
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Posted on 3/30/2010 12:51 EST
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,
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Posted on 3/23/2010 15:24 EST
Would you believe...A new cheap Sony netbook. And this one, reports Liliputing.com, will sell for less than $400. At this price, why not buy two?
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Posted on 3/20/2010 0:20 EST
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...
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Posted on 3/15/2010 12:13 EST
A good flat-screen monitor is hardly a luxury. Our research turned up several Cheap LCD monitors, ranging in size from 20 to 24 inches, that give you the image quality and color clarity you'd expect...
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Posted on 3/9/2010 8:50 EST
The price may be right and the look will appeal, but you can do better. At least that's what CNET concludes in its review of a new, cheap laptop from Dell. The experts point out several shortcomings...
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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...
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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.
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Posted on 2/19/2010 16:28 EST
With the race to the price bottom in full swing, Laptop Magazine reviews a new $299 netbook from Asus. By the way, arch rival Acer is also offering a $299 model.
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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...
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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
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Posted on 1/7/2010 15:59 EST
Going overseas is no excuse not to stay in touch --especially now that international calls with mobile devices are so cheap. Read this article from The New York Times and you'll find some sweet...
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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...
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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,
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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...
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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.
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Posted on 12/24/2009 13:39 EST
The future, in terms of the PC computer world, is almost here. A radical new laptop, still in the design phase, is aimed at children in the developing world. But according to Forbes, this super-cheap...
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Posted on 12/24/2009 13:24 EST
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...
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Posted on 12/20/2009 9:54 EST
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...
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Posted on 12/16/2009 14:47 EST
Some businesses will do just about anything to get you in the door. When the new year rolls around, writes Wallet Pop, McDonald's will start offering free Wi-Fi to any and all comers. Let's see...
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Posted on 12/9/2009 12:26 EST
Who would believe? A 13-inch laptop, starting at $449, from Dell that might pass the snob appeal test. eWeek.com has the story on the new Vostro V13, designed to make any small business owner or...
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Posted on 11/16/2009 13:35 EST
Prices are dropping all over the place. Now AT&T Mobility is about to offer two netbooks with a data plan at rock-bottom prices, and cutting the price on its entry-level data plan. Fiercewireless.com
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Posted on 11/15/2009 10:59 EST
The deals are so enticing this holiday season that you almost can't afford not to buy. Laptops and netbooks are expected to be hot items on Black Friday, according to Associated Content,
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Posted on 11/12/2009 0:13 EST
Deal or no deal? That's the question
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Posted on 11/11/2009 8:03 EST
Forget what you think you knew about Black Friday. It's really not the day after Thanksgiving; this year, the date keeps changing. Thanks to an aggressive marketing strategy involving retail giants like...
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Posted on 11/7/2009 15:01 EST
ZDNet writer Ed Bott tells us how to save on Windows 7. Now we can finally afford to get rid of that Vista!
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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...
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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...
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Posted on 10/1/2009 10:17 EST
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),
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Posted on 9/28/2009 14:43 EST
Have you been eying the Apple laptops from the beginning, but could never justify the price of one? The tides may be changing for Apple-loving Cheapists. Apple is making its first real foray into the...
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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...
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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.
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Posted on 9/7/2009 15:04 EST
Competition for digital book readers is heating up. I4U.com reports that Asus is about to release an e-reader that feels more like a book: you actually turn a page. All that for a budget price of...
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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...
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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.
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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
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Posted on 7/24/2009 20:23 EST
More good news for netbook users. Prices keep falling and features keep getting better. Cnet reviews a new IdeaPad from Lenovo.
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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...
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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,
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Posted on 7/15/2009 20:31 EST
The way things are going, you almost can't afford not to buy a new laptop. The Washington Post reports on a new low-cost laptop from Lenovo aimed at everyday consumers. This one's a slimmed-down version...
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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.
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Posted on 6/24/2009 20:31 EST
The PC options for gamers have expanded yet again. Information Week reports that Acer has just introduced three relatively cheap laptops that should appeal to the gaming crowd.
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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.
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Posted on 6/16/2009 16:54 EST
You, too, can now have low-cost innovative earphones that fit any number of sound-producing electronic devices. Audio News reports on a new product from Sennheiser.
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Posted on 6/16/2009 10:47 EST
Research before you buy. A good mantra in general, but particularly critical when shopping for inexpensive laptops that meet your particular needs. Campmobilebeat.com suggests a strategy for finding your...
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Posted on 5/20/2009 0:09 EST
Thin and light laptops that cost less than $1000? No way, you say. But wait... The New York Times reports that by early summer there will be several new products on the market that meet these requirements.
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Posted on 5/1/2009 7:57 EST
Some good news for financially stressed business owners: HP is introducing a new line of relatively inexpensive laptops. To learn more, read this posting from FierceMobileIT.com.
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