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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 »

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 »

Plenty of ways for frugal Mac users to save on products

Posted on 1/17/2010 7:54 EST

Say you really want a Mac but are aghast at the upfront cost. The Seattle Times has news for you: if you look hard enough you can find ways to save on many of the little things that make Macs so... Read more on The Seattle Times »

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 »

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 »

Top 19 Mac Apps For Tight Budgets

Posted on 7/25/2009 21:42 EST

There's no end to the joys of owning a Mac. Information Week reports on a bevy of low-cost applications that get you ever more functionality. Read more on Information Week »