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ASUS Eee PC 1215N Review

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. Read more on LaptopMag.com »

The Very Flexible HP Mini 5103 Netbook

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... Read more on Geekwithlaptop.com »

Gateway ID49C07u Review

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... Read more on ComputerShopper.com »

Inexpensive Back-to-School Laptops and Desktops from AMD

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... Read more on Digitaltrends.com »

India develops world's cheapest

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... Read more on Reuters »

Things You Should Never Buy Used

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... Read more on US News & World Report »

Get a netbook: Cheaper, tougher, and lasts longer

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. Read more on ZDNet »

PCs beat Apple in summer price wars

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... Read more on cnet »

The Best, Cheapest Ways to Upgrade Your PC

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... Read more on Gizmodo »

Best Webcams Under $50

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... Read more on Cheapism »

Dell Introduces Latitude E4310 and Low-Cost Biz Laptops

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... Read more on PC Magazine »

94 Money-Saving Tips and Nuggets of Shopping Wisdom

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? Read more on Time »

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 15

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. Read more on PC Magazine »

Smokin' Fast Notebook Swaps Graphics Performance for Low Price

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... Read more on Wired »

Lenovo Makes a Run at the Low-Cost Market with Its ThinkPad Edgee

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... Read more on eweek.com »

Why buying a cheap PC could make a lot of sense

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... Read more on NJ.com »

Toshiba Unveils Pocket-Sized 1TB Backup Drives

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, Read more on eweek.com »

Sony’s budget netbook now available in the US

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? Read more on Liliputing.com »

The Best Apple Product Alternatives

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... Read more on PC Magazine »

Cheap Monitors Recommendations

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... Read more on Cheapism »

Dell Inspiron i1545-4266IBU

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... Read more on CNET »

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 »

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 »

$299 Eee PC 1001P Reviewed, Steals The Low-Cost Netbook Crown

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. Read more on Laptop Magazine »

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 »

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 »

Cheap Mobile Calls, Even Overseas

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... Read more on The New York Times »

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 »

The $75 Future Computer

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... Read more on Forbes »

Review: Cheaper gaming PCs offer decent experience

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... Read more on Associated Press »

HP Mini 311 review

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... Read more on Liliputing.com »

McDonald's to offer free Wi-Fi starting in January

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... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Dell Vostro V13 Laptop Is Good Looking and Inexpensive

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... Read more on eweek.com »

AT&T launching new netbooks, cheaper data plan

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 Read more on Fiercewireless.com »

Black Friday Laptop Deals Are Amazing

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, Read more on Associated Content »

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 »

Pre-Black Friday: Best Buy selling a $250 Laptop November 11

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... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Seven perfectly legal ways to get Windows 7 cheap (or even free)

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! Read more on ZDNET »

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 »

Toshiba unveils inexpensive Satellite T100 ultraportables

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), Read more on CrunchGear.com »

What's inside future low-cost Apple MacBooks?

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... Read more on cnet »

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 »

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 »

Asus Making World's Cheapest Digital Reader

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... Read more on I4U.com »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Lenovo S10-2: Cheaper and thinner, but better?

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. Read more on cnet »

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 »

Lenovo IdeaPad Y450 All-Purpose Laptop

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... Read more on The Washington Post »

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 »

Acer Unveils Inexpensive Gemstone Blue Laptops

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. Read more on Information Week »

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 »

Sennheiser CX 300-II: Inexpensive but still Advanced Earphones

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. Read more on Audio News »

How To Get A Great Laptop Computer At The Cheapest Price

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... Read more on campmobilebeat.com »

Pretty Thin, Pretty Light Laptops Turn Pretty Cheap

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. Read more on The New York Times »

HP releases new low-priced business laptops

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. Read more on FierceMobileIT.com »