Gear

Imagine it’s the middle of the day, and after several rounds of phone tag, the name of an elusive contact pops up on your smartphone screen. Then you notice that…

Already omnipresent in large offices, laser printers are popping up in homes, home offices, and small businesses thanks to low prices, compact designs, and a reputation for printing sharp, dark…

Some people rip through headphones quickly — probably because many cheap headphones, like the ones that come with phones, are not built for the long haul. Manufacturers such as JVC,…

Smartphone cameras continue to improve, but they still haven’t quite caught up to cheap digital cameras in terms of features and quality. Many frugal consumers also haven’t sprung for a…

The fear of staying somewhere uncomfortable or unclean tempts many frugal travelers to pay up for short-term lodging. But Cheapism’s close reading of scores of guest reviews found that the…

TVs have become more packed with features and less expensive than ever. Not only are internet-connected smart TVs available at prices that appeal to even the most frugal buyers, but…

For frugal consumers, there is an obvious appeal to buying a multifunction printer: It can save on the cost of numerous visits to a copy center or separate machines that…

Legacy airlines such as United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and American Airlines are long-established and offer the benefits of scale — more daily flights and destinations serviced, robust rewards programs…

There’s no denying it: An iPhone is a big expense. Even with a low upfront price under contract, the current models cost many hundreds of dollars to replace. Users naturally…