“a consumer reports for the cheap” — the new york times

Video

3D TVs

Recommended Products
More categories below ad

Movie Rental Alternatives to Netflix

Posted on 9/28/2011 8:37 EST

With consumer outrage growing over Netflix's price hike for both mail-in and downloadable videos, many are wondering about other, possibly cheaper, online video rentals options for watching movies at...

Money Saving News Stories for July 14 2011

Posted on 7/14/2011 19:47 EST

Best deals on wine - 4 expert picks (CNN Money)

Extreme Couponing Tips for Back-to-School Shopping (BlogHer)

Budget Excursions for Volunteers (The New York Times)

To

Got $500? You Can Buy a 3D TV

Posted on 3/29/2011 17:05 EST

Just in time for your tax refund, IRS willing, a cheap Vizio 3D TV is set to become available in April. The lowest-price offering looks to be around $349.99 for a 32-inch TV, reports Engadget. Read more on Engadget »

Zediva's Movie Rentals Are 50% Cheaper Than iTunes

Posted on 3/16/2011 20:28 EST

Cheap movies rentals are making yet another debut through yet another startup. Time reports on a new service that will stream new releases for $2 a pop. iTunes, look out. The media world keeps churning. Read more on Time »

Looking to cut cable bills? Online TV could help

Posted on 3/6/2011 16:35 EST

Cheap Internet TV service is making inroads into viewers' homes. USA Today reports on three online TV services -- Amazon, Hulu, and Netflix -- and offers a quick rundown on pricing, library of titles, Read more on USA Today »

A Cheaper Plan at Netflix Offers Films for Online Only

Posted on 11/24/2010 13:19 EST

Netflix is hot to stream, according to The New York Times. If you're willing to go along, you can subscribe to the company's film library and stream to your heart's content for less than the monthly... Read more on The New York Times »

Samsung officially announces cheapest 3D HDTV for $1,000

Posted on 8/12/2010 22:20 EST

Update: we have launched our Cheap 3D TVs review. To find recommendations on the best cheap 3D TVs go here. A 3D viewing experience in the comfort of your home, and all for $1,000? Indeed. ZDNet Read more on ZDNet »

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 »

Finding the cheapest TV-watching experience

Posted on 4/23/2010 6:59 EST

Any way you cut it, you're bound to pay for the TV you watch. The Chicago Tribune has done us all a favor by pulling together a list of some of the services offering cheap views of your favorite... Read more on The Chicago Tribune »

Logitech Offers Harmony 300 Universal Remote: First Harmony Under $50

Posted on 4/1/2010 9:44 EST

How many remote controls do you have in your home? And do you know where they're all lurking? Big Picture Big Sound reports that Logitech has just made your life a whole lot simpler with its new... Read more on Big Picture Big Sound »

Review: PCs that bring the Internet to the TV

Posted on 3/18/2010 11:04 EST

Here's another money-shaving idea for you media freaks -- bid your cable service goodbye and plug in your PC to your TV. CNBC suggests several cheap PCs that can light up that big screen with movies, Read more on CNBC »

$70 Blu-ray players appear

Posted on 3/16/2010 19:57 EST

You can always bet on prices going down in the consumer electronics market. So now, notes Fudzilla, you can get a Blu-ray player for less than $70. And of course, the more prices fall, the more... Read more on Fudzilla »

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 »

Cheap and easy home theater soundproofing tips

Posted on 2/6/2010 20:00 EST

Like that volume cranked up way high when grooving to the sounds in your home theater? Bet you don't like the complaints from neighbors (or family members). So CNET suggests some ways to minimize... Read more on Cnet »

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 »

Cheapism.com on Facebook