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Posted on 1/27/2012 11:15 EST

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What's the Best Budget Smartphone?

Posted on 8/22/2011 8:23 EST

Cutting through the clutter of smartphone options can be tough. Our updated guide aims to spotlight the best new budget smartphones just in time for your back-to-school or back-to-work needs.


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Are T-Mobile Unlimited Plans the Cheapest?

Posted on 4/6/2011 16:20 EST

T-Mobile is preparing to offer cheap unlimited mobile plans, VentureBeat reports. One plan with a contract is $79.99 and one without is $59.99. The contract plan can be used with T-Mobile's “Even... Read more on Venturebeat »

iPad 2 marked up, iPad 1 marked down

Posted on 4/1/2011 17:44 EST

Apple tightly held the reigns of retail control when it released the initial iPad. Version 2 is proving to be a little different. Resellers across the globe, like eBay, are already selling it at markup... Read more on macnewsworld.com »

Cell phone plan comparison: The best deals at every price level

Posted on 2/22/2011 11:28 EST

What is the cheapest cell phone plan? That's a question that probably bounces around your head every day. So here comes Digitaltrends to minimize the confusion with a simple approach that sorts... Read more on Digitaltrends »

Tech Test Drive: Inexpensive cell phones

Posted on 1/25/2011 21:19 EST

Cheap cell phones in exchange for a service contract? It may be the devil's bargain, but as the Mercury News points out, it's a darn good way to get a smartphone at a cut-rate price and a simple... Read more on Mercury News »

The 10 Best Cheap Prepaid Phone Plans You've Never Heard Of

Posted on 1/14/2011 17:31 EST

The best cheap prepaid phone plans aren't necessarily the ones you see advertised. PC Magazine has a round-up of 10 companies that offer hard-to-beat deals for the minutes you need. Read more on PC Magazine »

Cheap cell phone service

Posted on 12/19/2010 15:05 EST

Cell phone bills can be steep, as we all know. ABC 30 reports on a couple of providers that consumers say offer good value. Read more on ABC 30 »

Comet Smartphone to Start at $10

Posted on 11/4/2010 10:06 EST

A super-cheap deal on an Android smartphone. TCMnet has the details. Read more on TCMNet »

$100 Android Tablet on Sale at Walgreen

Posted on 10/27/2010 13:01 EST

Another cheap Android tablet has hit the market. You can find this one, reports Softpedia.com, at Walgreen's. Best uses: browsing the Internet and watching YouTube movies. Read more on Softpedia.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 »

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 »

Kyocera Loft S2300 Review

Posted on 8/12/2010 23:18 EST

It's hard to beat the appeal of a cheap smartphone with a prepaid plan. But read this review of the Kyocera Loft by PC Magazine before rushing out to buy your very own. With the good, there's also... Read more on PC Magazine »

Enter the Smartphone Era: Discount Carriers Pushing BlackBerrys

Posted on 7/25/2010 21:28 EST

Smartphones are becoming so mainstream that even the smaller carriers are now pushing them. Wirelessground.com reports that MetroPCS will soon offer a BlackBerry Curve with a very reasonably priced... Read more on wirelessground.com »

You're Probably Paying Too Much for a Plan You Don't Need Read

Posted on 7/10/2010 11:04 EST

Cellphone bills are no joke. Lots of minutes you may not use and hefty fees that seem excessive. Time urges readers to look for cheaper ways to buy the service you need. Good luck. Read more on Time »

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 »

Archos 7 Home Tablet

Posted on 6/9/2010 23:31 EST

The market for knock-off iPads sure is getting crowded. PC Magazine reviews the latest entry and tells you what to expect for $200. Read more on PC Magazine »

AT&T's new iPhone, iPad plan: Cheaper but limited

Posted on 6/2/2010 20:31 EST

Can you keep up with the constantly changing pricing plans for the bevy of personal communication devices? We can't. So here's CNN Money to give us all the low-down on AT&T's new plan for 3G data... Read more on CNN Money »

iPad Alternative, iPed, Released in China, Runs... Android?

Posted on 6/1/2010 9:45 EST

Get your cheap iPad look-alike now. The Chinese have done it again with a super-cheap version of the hot Apple device, according to PC Magazine. This one is called the iPed and it runs on Android... Read more on PC Magazine »

Best Cheap Smartphone Deal: Palm Pre Plus $49 and Palm Pixi at Verizon & Free Wi-Fi Hotspot!

Posted on 4/2/2010 8:46 EST

More cheap smartphones. Wireless and Mobile News reports that Verizon has cut the price of the Palm Pre Plus and Palm Pixi Plus to $49.99 and $29.99, respectively, after rebates. If you ever wanted... Read more on Wireless and Mobile News »

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 »

T-Mobile Launches the Low-Priced Nokia Nuron

Posted on 3/26/2010 13:24 EST

Yet another new, cheap smartphone. This one from Nokia, to be used with T-Mobile service. Brighthand has a rundown on the features. Read more on Brighthand »

AT&T and Apple Allow Cheap VoIP Calls on 3G

Posted on 1/29/2010 16:32 EST

More news from Apple: use your iPhone for VoIP calls and save yourself a bundle. The New York Times has a rundown on the variety of plans you can choose from. Stay tuned for Skype's response. Read more on The New York Times »

AT&T-Verizon price war debunked (FAQ)

Posted on 1/21/2010 7:14 EST

Just when you thought the wireless providers might be cutting you a break on your cell phone bill, think again. CNET points out that new pricing plans by the big companies might save you money on... Read more on cnet »

MagicJack's Next Act: Disappearing Cell Phone Fees

Posted on 1/10/2010 11:40 EST

Cellular customers of AT&T and T-Mobile USA have cause for cheer. An article in The New York Times reports on a gadget that affixes to your PC and acts as your own private cell tower. The bottom... Read more on The New York Times »

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 »

Vonage App Brings VoIP to Blackberry and iPhone

Posted on 10/5/2009 18:44 EST

Vonage has introduced a new application much like Google Voice, turning iPhones and Blackberries into big time money-savers, especially for anyone racking up lots of international calls. The wireless... Read more on Network World »

Best Cheap Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint Phones for $50 or Less

Posted on 9/25/2009 7:23 EST

Service options, cell phone models, calling plans -- it's enough to give anyone a headache. So here's a blog entry, courtesy of About.com, to help you sort out the cheap from the pricey crowd, and... Read more on About.com »

99-Cent Cardboard iPhone Case Won't Make You Awesome

Posted on 9/17/2009 17:15 EST

Protect your iPhone now! You've got two cheap choices, according to The Consumerist: buy a cardboard case or make one from a recycled juice box. We kid you not. Read more on The Consumerist »

Verizon Rolls Out Low-Cost Data Plans on Feature Phones

Posted on 9/10/2009 18:55 EST

Enough, already! Smart phones, features phones, just regular phones...How do you decide? Verizon is betting bargain-priced data plans will entice users to sign on for its two new feature phones. Read this... Read more on Sci-tech-today.com »

Mobile WiFi + iPod Touch = Better/Cheaper Than iPhone

Posted on 8/11/2009 23:09 EST

For all you tech-, gadget-, and network-addicts, there's a new fix on the market. Cultofmac.com reports on something called MiFi, your very own WiFi hotspot that can be yours from Verizon for a... Read more on cultofmac.com »

AT&T Will Soon Launch the Low-Priced Samsung Solstice

Posted on 8/11/2009 18:56 EST

Smartphone technology is now accessible to the masses. A new phone from Samsung, says Brighthand.com, with those all-important touch-screen features, costs $100 plus a monthly service contract with... Read more on Brighthand.com »

Three cheap alternatives to $40 iPhone stands

Posted on 7/24/2009 20:19 EST

You've spent how much for that cool iPhone? Now you need some kind of stand to hold it. You've got your $40 option and then you've got your super cheap options. Read all about it on Cnet. Read more on cnet »

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 »

Nokia Debuts Inexpensive Touchscreen Smartphone

Posted on 6/16/2009 16:50 EST

More new smartphones on the market mean lower prices and more features. According to Channel Web, Nokia is about to roll out three new smartphones that are relatively affordable and stocked with lots of... Read more on Channel Web »

Cheapest iPhone and iPod battery charger

Posted on 5/5/2009 18:03 EST

Does the battery on your iPhone or iPod give out at just the wrong moment -- like when you don't have your charger handy or there's no outlet nearby? iPhone Footprint suggests a solution to your dilemma: Read more on iPhone Footprint »

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