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Best Webcams Under $50

Posted on 6/1/2010 14:20 EST

Our research identifies the best cheap webcams featuring decent zoom, good microphones, and mounting hardware for the best possible positioning. Some of the models even feature built-in special... Read more on Cheapism »

Digital Cameras: Best Places to Buy

Posted on 5/23/2010 20:06 EST

If you're looking for a cheap deal as well as a wide selection of digital cameras, there's no need to leave home. PC World compared big-box stores and websites, and guess which category comes out... Read more on PC World »

Use a $1 Magnifier to Snap Better Cameraphone Photos

Posted on 5/20/2010 23:16 EST

Here's a tip, courtesy of The Washington Post, for getting the most out of your cellphone camera. Put a cheap "magnifier" in front of the lens. Hardly a Star Wars fix, but hey, if it works... Read more on The Washington Post »

Streaming movies on Netflix a frugal alternative to cable TV

Posted on 5/8/2010 7:59 EST

You do the math: stream movies through any number of devices you probably have at home, courtesy of Netflix, or continue renting and buying. Which is cheaper? See how WalletPop calculates the bottom... Read more on Wallet Pop »

Savings Experiment: A snapshot of photo print deals

Posted on 4/16/2010 7:30 EST

Remember those quaint little prints of photos you snapped with a camera? Well, they're back, says Wallet Pop, and cheap -- if you know where to look for printing services. Read more on Wallet Pop »

Camcorder, GPS Showdown: Expensive Vs. Inexpensive

Posted on 4/9/2010 12:24 EST

Say you're in the market for a camcorder or GPS. You're faced with the choice of going upscale or downscale. Hmmm...well, ABC pitted the cheap against the pricey. Read here to learn which gadgets... Read more on ABC News »

Pioneer outs competent low-priced AV receivers

Posted on 3/3/2010 8:16 EST

The cost of assembling a home theater system can mount up quickly. But CrunchGear.com has a money-saving tip: two new receivers from Pioneer that are cheap (less than $300) and do a more than admirable... Read more on CrunchGear.com »

New Chip Can Boost Image Quality of Cheaper Televisions

Posted on 3/1/2010 17:01 EST

Before you run out to buy a new cheap LCD TV, you might want to wait until the latest in TV technology hits the market. TreeHugger.com reports on a new chip that will significantly improve the picture... Read more on TreeHugger.com »

Cellphones Edge out Inexpensive Digital Cameras

Posted on 2/24/2010 21:40 EST

As smartphones get smarter, you'll probably have one less gadget to carry around. And that would be your cheap digital camera, according to Wired. The picture-taking capability of these communication... Read more on Wired »

Give More for Less

Posted on 11/13/2009 11:21 EST

Let all those frantic shoppers duke it out at the stores. Shop online with Cheapism.com instead and save yourself from the lines, the mayhem, the competition. With the Cheapism holiday gift guide, you'll... Read more on Cheapism Gift Guide »

Black Friday Deals Feature Cheap Digital Cameras

Posted on 11/8/2009 20:41 EST

Digital cameras are hot this year -- and if one isn't yet on your holiday shopping list, consider adding it now. According to Huliq.com, there will be some great (i.e., cheap) deals on digital cameras... Read more on Huliq.com »

ViewSonic VMP70 plays 1080p video on the cheap

Posted on 11/6/2009 11:07 EST

For all those video player hold-outs -- this may be your moment. VideoSonic is introducing a no-frills media player that Dvice.com reports could be selling at a price this holiday season that you... Read more on Dvice.com »

A Holiday for Bargain-Hunters

Posted on 10/22/2009 10:25 EST

There's never been a better time to be prowling for consumer electronics. A story in The Wall Street Journal fills us in on the welcome price cutting rippling through this market segment. Who says... Read more on The Wall Street Journal »

Netflix Streaming Gets Ever Cheaper, Comes to $180 Blu-Ray Player

Posted on 10/21/2009 17:25 EST

Netflix meets Blu-ray at rock-bottom prices. How good is that? Gizmodo reports all you need is a firmware upgrade to stream Netflix through a low-cost Blu-ray player from Best Buy. Read more on Gizmodo »

Pentax Cameras Focus on Low Cost, Color

Posted on 8/11/2009 23:03 EST

Does Pentax have a deal for you! Fans of point-and-shoot cameras will have three new and low-cost models to choose from come September, according to The New YOrk Times. So ask your subjects to keep... Read more on The New York Times »

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 »

Flip camcorders offer a lot to love

Posted on 7/15/2009 10:36 EST

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 »

Wal-Mart serves up $98 Blu-ray player

Posted on 7/13/2009 10:49 EST

Get them while you can...maybe. Word has it, according to CNET, that Wal-mart is sharply cutting the price on a Magnavox Blu-Ray player. Check it out before you miss out. Read more on cnet »

Digital photo frames for the frugal

Posted on 5/18/2009 13:00 EST

That perfect digital photo you snapped last week is crying out for the perfect digital frame. But which product to choose? The San Francisco Chronicle compiles some reviews that should help you decide. Read more on San Francisco Chronicle »

Is Kodak's budget 8-inch photo frame a bargain?

Posted on 5/13/2009 13:17 EST

Want to add some music to that digital picture? For less than $100 you can buy a digital photo frames with lots of functionality; read this review from cnet. Read more on cnet »