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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
There's no time like the present if you're in the market for a 16GB iPhone. PC Magazine reports Walmart is slashing the price to a remarkably low $97. The catch? You have to buy a two-year service... Read more on PC Magazine »
Smartphones are certainly handy, but you pay a hefty price for the convenience. But here's an affordable option from Nokia, and a review in The Washington Post says it's far from perfect but not... Read more on The Washington Post »
If you haven't yet found a prepaid calling plan you like, just wait -- one is bound to appear at any moment. The latest entries, reports KansasCity.com come from Sprint Nextel, which is introducing... Read more on KansasCity.com »
Get with it, folks. Unleash yourself from that overpriced cellphone contract and find your prepaid groove. The Chicago Tribune reminds us how cost-efficient (that is, cheap) prepaid plans can be. Read more on The Chicago Tribune »
Do all those prices protective cellphone accessories make you break out in hives? Well, here are some dirt cheap alternatives from WiseBread that will give you immediate relief. Read more on WiseBread »
The smartphone market sure is getting crowded. Brighthand reports that Dell is working on a new device that will have all kinds of functionality (think email, web browsing, document editing, and... Read more on Brighthand »
Looking for a good cheap tablet PC? Archos is about to start selling the Archos 7 for $199, according to Droid Up. Read on to see how you can pre-order. Read more on Droid Up »
You just spent hundreds of bucks on the latest product from Apple (uh, the iPad, that is,). Now you need a way to prop it up. Coated.com has a super-cheap solution that may take away some of the... Read more on Coated.com »
The choices just keep expanding. Here's another entry in the smartphone world, this time from Nokia. According to PC World, the new phone is cheap (relatively speaking, that is) and sports a real... Read more on PC World »
Before you rush out to buy an iPad, take note that a smaller version may be in the works. Unwired View notes reports in other media that Apple will launch a cheaper and smaller iPad next year, aiming... Read more on Unwired View »
The ongoing recession is shaking up the cell phone industry. CNET reports that prepaid wireless service is now attracting more new customers than the traditional contract subscription. How locked... Read more on cnet »
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 »
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 »
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 »
All you need is a bit of plastic and strong fingers to fashion a cheap stand for your movie-viewing device of choice. Follow these links, courtesy of PC World, for all the necessary instructions. Read more on PC World »
Don't leave home without it...no, we're not talking about your credit card, although that's certainly a must. It's your smartphone, which, as PC World points out, can help you save tons of dough... Read more on PC World »
Mobile phones are a commonplace in much of the world, but in countries with developing economies they're still a rare luxury. Vodafone wants to change that, writes Betanews.com, with a bare-bones... Read more on betanews.com »
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 »
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 »
Don't you just love competition -- especially when it means lower prices for cash-strapped consumers? Fiercewireless.com notes that AT&T has quickly followed the trail blazed by Verizon in introducing... Read more on Fiercewireless.com »
Mobile phone companies take a lot of heat for high prices, poor service, and spotty coverage. Now customers have the chance to actually rate the providers. Intomobile reports that Zagat, which... Read more on intomobile.com »
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 »
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 »
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 »
We all know that smartphones are smart, but how cheap can they get? Precentral reports you can get an amazingly cheap deal on the Pixi at places like Walmart, Amazon, and Wirefly. The catch? You... Read more on Precentral.com »
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 »
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 »
Software rules. At least that's what makers of smartphones are learning even as prices fall for these versatile devices. According to PCWorld, consumers increasingly care about the functions and... Read more on PC World »
If you think you can't afford an iPhone, think again. The Cheapskate Blog reports on 20 free or cheap money-saving apps that may save you enough dough to cover the cost of this cool device. Read more on The Cheapskate Blog »
Keeping up with Walmart keeps getting harder to do. Forbes reports the retail giant is now offering an incredibly cheap mobile phone plan. What will they think of next? Read more on Forbes »
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 »
Cell phone bills getting you down? MSNBC has some news for you -- a web site that can help you save money by matching your usage patterns and your geographic location with the most cost-effective... Read more on MSNBC »
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 »
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 »
More good news for consumers keen to buy a smart phone. According to the Associated Press, the Palm Pre is now cheaper than ever and a new sibling of the device -- lighter and cheaper, yet -- will... Read more on Associated Press »
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 »
If you're determined to find the chepeast Wifi phone, now might be your moment. PMP Today is letting us all in on what could be a great deal. Read more on PMP Today »
There's no doubt about it: technology keeps getting cheaper and cheaper. Now it's GPS systems that are going for a song. Buy one for your car, reports 247wallst.com, or buy an app for your iPhone. Read more on 247wallst.com »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
For all you closet movie directors, here's a small, easy-to-use, and relatively inexpensive camcorder from Pure Digital. According to the Houston Chronicle, it also delivers decent quality. Read more on Houston Chronicle »
Deals galore these days, as cellphone makers and service providers seek out more and more new customers. If you're in the market for a new low-cost contract, check out this report from Gadgetfolder.com... Read more on Gadgetfolder.com »
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 »
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 »
Hmmm...both smartphones are pretty and slick and cost about the same. What's a frugal consumer to do? Figure out how you use the phone and then read About.com's Smartphone Guide to get a handle on the... Read more on About.com's Smartphone Guide »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Keep those thumbs moving as you check out the cheapest prices for text messaging packages. About.com makes comparison shopping easy. Read more on About.com »
The cheapest gas always seems one gas station away. But instead of driving around looking for the best deal, try this iPhone and iPod Touch app from Crazymikesapps.com. Read more on crazymikesapps.com »
iPhone users (or wannabe users) take note: the price of applications is falling. As The Washington Post reports, it is getting cheaper and cheaper to have fun with the iPhone--if you can afford one in... Read more on The Washington Post »
Those iPhone's sure are snazzy. but the monthly service fees....puh-leeze. Well, your moment may be here. PCWorld tells us At&T may soon offer a cheaper monthly contract, all the better to attract the... Read more on PC World »
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 »
