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Wal-Mart Drops Price of 16GB iPhone 3GS to $97

Posted on 5/25/2010 21:42 EST

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 »

What Are the Best Cheap Headphones?

Posted on 5/23/2010 21:52 EST

Cheap headphones are a bane in many people’s lives. While many users don’t want to spend a lot on headphones because they probably just dropped plenty on an MP3 player, quality listening devices... Read more on Cheapism »

Helping Cheap Earbuds Deliver Better Sound

Posted on 3/24/2010 15:59 EST

No need to buy fancy and pricey headphones to get the sound you crave. The New York Times has a report on cheap rubbery adapters that go over the earbuds and significantly improve the quality of... Read more on The New York Times »

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 »

Low Priced Turntables Recommendations

Posted on 3/5/2010 16:01 EST

Turntables are back. With a cheap belt-drive USB turntable, you can enjoy the warmth of vinyl in stereo playback and also digitize your favorite tunes for portable listening pleasure. We researched... Read more on Cheapism »

PRICE CUTS: iPods Get Cheaper, Making Room For…Better iPods?

Posted on 9/10/2009 23:17 EST

Don't you just love this recession? If you've still got money to burn, Apple is making it easy to part with some of it. According to Mashable, iPod prices are dropping dramatically. Read more on Mashable »

Access To GPS In US Gets Cheap As iPhone Apps Grow

Posted on 8/18/2009 13:56 EST

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

Napster's New Strategy: Free Songs, Cheaper Subscriptions

Posted on 5/19/2009 11:53 EST

The competition is heating up. According to The Washington Post, Napster is trying to lure customers away from the freebie providers by slashing the price of its on-demand streaming service and giving... Read more on The Washington Post »