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What's the Best Cheap Electric Guitar?

Posted on 6/16/2010 20:47 EST

Electric guitars are historically expensive and the most sought after models are often out of the reach of most amateur players. Many guitar manufacturers have made cheap electric guitars Read more on Cheapism »

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 »

Gadget Sellers Brace for Ho-Hum Holiday

Posted on 9/29/2009 14:54 EST

Electronic companies, who were accustomed to making big bucks with very expensive must-have products that hit the market just in time for the holiday season, are rethinking their strategy to appeal to... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »

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 »

Five ways your iPhone can save you money

Posted on 8/25/2009 15:19 EST

Apps galore for the iPhone and iPod touch, reports Macworld.com. And better yet, these new apps will help save you money regardless where you are or what you want to buy. Read more on Macworld »

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 »