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Best April Buys

Posted on 3/29/2013 9:11 EST

It's officially spring and retailers are preparing for warm weather and hotter sales. In April you'll find deals on everything from laptops to travel, as well as some March deals on winter gear...

Black Friday Electronics and Entertainment Deals

Posted on 11/21/2012 8:10 EST

With all those nifty and alluring devices out there for the plucking, it’s getting harder and harder to separate electronics from entertainment. Early come-hither holiday shopping ads are pouring forth,

Halloween Deals

Posted on 10/18/2012 10:44 EST

Halloween is just around the corner and the deals are on! Here are our favorite halloween sales and deals.

If you are in search of a cheap Halloween event on the 31st, be sure to read...

Weekly Update - Computer Mouse Recommendations, Freecycle Network, and more

Posted on 9/28/2012 15:14 EST

Weekly Update.

We posted a lot of varied articles this past week. Need a computer mouse? Check out our new buying guide. Looking for freebies? Read the blog post on free stuff...

Weekly Update - Laptop Recommendations and Freeware

Posted on 9/7/2012 13:57 EST

The echo of Labor Day weekend reverberates during the month of September with a raft of seasonal sales on computers and offers of free software. Take advantage of this opportunity and hone in on a cheap...

Weekly Update - MP3 Player Recommendations, Laundry Tips and more

Posted on 8/31/2012 17:41 EST

September brings Labor Day sales and the first hints of fall chill. And with seasonal changes come questions about what’s worth buying this month, whether to opt for that extended warranty, keeping...

June 8th Daily Deals - iPod touch, Coach Sunglasses, Spa Towels

Posted on 6/8/2012 10:43 EST

Sears is destination dad this weekend with up to 50% off tools and other things for Father's day. We found great deals on an Apple iPod and an HP Pavilion laptop, or check out some cheap Coach...

June 7th Daily Deals - BOGO Nook, HP Pavillion, Star Trek Movie Collection

Posted on 6/7/2012 12:30 EST

Check out some of our great daily deals including today's deal for a free Nook when you buy one on ebay. We found a huge discount on a Seiko watch and a cheap fan to keep you cool this summer. Also,

June 6th Daily Deals-Toshiba Laptops, Stick Vacuum

Posted on 6/6/2012 11:24 EST

Get more out of your smart phone with the AT&T Motorola Lapdock or get a great deal on a Toshiba Satellite Laptop. We've got tools for your work shed and a vacuum deal for your home. You can even...

What to Buy in April

Posted on 4/1/2012 12:32 EST

It's officially spring and retailers are preparing for warm weather and hotter sales. Find deals on everything from TVs to travel during April. Keep in mind that March deals on winter seasonal...

March 30 Daily Deals - Wireless Headphones, Discounted Laptops, and more.

Posted on 3/30/2012 11:43 EST

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We've got some great tech deals today, from wireless headphones to laptops and more. Amazon is also offering $2 of MP3s for free!

Ebay:

SoundLogic 4-in-1

March 28th Daily Deals - Toshiba Laptop, Cheap Tablet, and more.

Posted on 3/28/2012 11:08 EST

Our favorite daily deals from today include a cheap Toshiba laptop, a $90 tablet, and more.

Ebay:

Toshiba Satellite 17.3" HD Laptop ($449.99; $714.99 value)

Samsung

March 23rd Daily Deals - Toshiba Laptop Deal, SnapFish Coupon, and more.

Posted on 3/23/2012 11:38 EST

Today, 1SaleADay is offering a Toshiba laptop for under $450 and we have a great deal on the Sony Bloggie Duo camcorder from Best Buy. SnapFish is also offering 40% off Photo Books (code: BOOKIT40).

March 19th Daily Deals - Cheap Computer Memory, GPS Deal, and more.

Posted on 3/19/2012 11:02 EST

The best daily deals today include cheap computer memory, several deals on kitchen tools, and more.

Ebay:

Garmin nuvi 2300LM GPS ($89; $199 value)

Groupon:

Outdoor

March 15th Daily Deals - Slow Cooker Deal, Cheap MP3 Player, and more.

Posted on 3/15/2012 11:55 EST

The best daily deals today include a $34 6-quart slow cooker and a Sony Walkman MP3 player down $50 from its regular price. Enjoy!

Ebay:

Hamilton Beach 6-Quart Slow Cooker

February 24th Daily Deals - LED Monitor Deal, Kitchen Knives, Sheet Sets, and more.

Posted on 2/24/2012 10:10 EST

Here are the best daily deals for today, including a 23" LED monitor from Acer, kitchen and bedding supplies from Groupon, and more.

Ebay:

Acer 23" Widescreen LED Monitor

January 26th Daily Deals - Sony eReader Deal, Cheap Movie Tickets, HP Laptop, and more.

Posted on 1/26/2012 11:29 EST

Today we found daily deals for a Sony eReader, movie tickets, a refurbished HP Laptop, a 10 piece bakeware set, and more.

Ebay:

Sony 6" eReader ($115; $150)

Traveler's

January 9 Daily Deals - Cheap Vacuums, Notebook Deal, and more

Posted on 1/9/2012 12:50 EST

Here are the best daily deals from today, including a cheap vacuum, a hand vac deal, and much more.Best Buy:

Bissell Pet Hair Eraser HEPA Bagless Upright Vacuum ($99.99, regularly...

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Posted on 1/7/2012 20:45 EST

January 3 Daily Deals - Cheap Laptop, Professional Memory Card Deal, and more

Posted on 1/3/2012 12:36 EST

The best daily deals of today include a refurbished HP laptop over $100 off, a professional-grade memory card at 70% off, and a cheap eReader. Read on for more!

Best Buy:

December 8 Deals - Toshiba Laptop for $350 and more

Posted on 12/8/2011 11:14 EST

Here are the deals we loved today. Found another great deal? Add it in the comments below!

Ebay:

Toshiba Satellite L755-S5242 15.6" notebook, 4G RAM, 500GB...

Top Black Friday Deals Comparison

Posted on 11/23/2011 16:42 EST

**UPDATED 11/23 AT 4:40 PM**
We will be updating this blog post continuously as new deals are announced! Newest update: Amazon's Black Friday deals.

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It's almost that time of...

Leaf Blower Picks and New Blog Post

Posted on 9/23/2011 15:30 EST

New Reviews:

Leaf Blowers. With the leaves already starting to turn in some parts of the country, we've updated and expanded our leaf blowers buying guide. While...

What's the Cheapest Desktop Computer, Laptop, and Netbook?

Posted on 9/21/2011 11:52 EST

What's the cheapest computer you can buy? You have several options, depending on the type of computer you need. Note that the models listed below aren't necessarily the best or even recommended -- they... Read more »

New Buying Guides and Updates

Posted on 9/9/2011 17:41 EST

Here's a roundup of new content on Cheapism, which includes new reviews, updates, and blog posts:

New Reviews: Scooters and Toys. If it's something that gets kids...

Thin HP laptop hits $399

Posted on 3/30/2011 17:54 EST

Sound the alarm: Hewlett-Packard is offering a cheap ultraportable laptop for only $399. But is it worth it? CNET dissects the new HP offering, comparing it to the higher-priced MacBook Air. Read more on CNET »

Toshiba's Portable USB Monitor Cheap Enough to Be Useful

Posted on 3/23/2011 21:30 EST

A cheap portable monitor is a nifty extra for those moments when you just need more desktop real estate. discusses a new product from Toshiba that beats out the tablet in this dimension. Sure, it's Read more on Wired.com »

Gateway NV51B05u Review

Posted on 3/23/2011 21:18 EST

If you're worried about your ecological footprint, there's a new cheap Gateway laptop that uses $3.14 a year worth of power. According to CNET, that's a tad behind the Toshiba Satellite C655D-S5130... Read more on CNET »

Asus Making a $200 Android or Chrome Netbook

Posted on 3/18/2011 20:58 EST

The cheapest Asus netbook may be in the works. Tom's Hardware is picking up reports that the company is developing a netbook that will sell for $250 or less and run on Chrome OS or Android 3.0. Read more on Tom's Hardware »

Low-Cost Netbook with Long Battery Life

Posted on 2/17/2011 15:56 EST

A cheap netbook with good battery life is not so hard to find. LaptopMag.com reports that the Toshiba mini NB505 provides gives you more than seven hours on a charge, and at a price that sneaks... Read more on LaptopMag.com »

How to Buy Cheap Laptops

Posted on 2/1/2011 20:52 EST

Here's some cheap laptops buying advice that can save you a few pennies, not to mention a big headache from information overload. PC Magazine takes a good look at the range of offerings and concludes... Read more on PC Magazine »

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 »

Cheap Gaming Laptops

Posted on 1/17/2011 10:07 EST

For cheap gaming laptop recommendations, check out these suggestions from PC Magazine. Cheap is relative, of course, but you should find a model that tickles your fancy in the $800-$1,000 price... Read more on PC Magazine »

Black Friday Netbook: $95 7" Sylvania Netbook at CVS -- Bad Buy

Posted on 11/7/2010 20:22 EST

Stop before you buy, and read the Notebooks.com review of a very cheap netbook to be featured by CVS on Black Friday. Not every special is a deal worth taking. Read more on Notebooks.com »

T-Mobile to debut tethering plan on November 3rd, $14.99

Posted on 10/27/2010 12:55 EST

For all you hyper-connected wannabes, T-Mobile is launching a new cheap tethering plan. Boygeniusreport.com has all the details. Read more on boygeniusreport.com »

Review: T-Mobile webConnect Rocket 2.0

Posted on 9/30/2010 0:46 EST

Web access on the go with your laptop -- how can can you live without it? No reason to, really, given the competitive heat in the data plan market. Phonedog.com has the scoop on T-Mobile's new... Read more on Phonedog »

Toshiba Unveils Inexpensive Canvio Basics Hard Drives

Posted on 9/22/2010 13:56 EST

Psst, need a cheap external hard drive? PC Magazine says Toshiba has a deal for you: a no-frills, entry-level 320GB device that's retailing for about $80. Read more on PC Magazine »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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