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Amazon Brings Beta Kindle Application to the Mac

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:21:43 -0400

Amazon has launched a beta of its Kindle application for Mac OS X, enabling Mac users to shop, sync, and read Kindle books without a Kindle device.

Desktop PC Buying Guide: Shopping Tips

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:50:00 -0400

What you need to know--and what you shouldn't worry about--before plunking down your credit card.

Desktop PC Buying Guide: The Specs Explained

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:50:00 -0400

We help you identify the key specifications and components you need to consider when shopping for a desktop PC.

Fact or Fiction? 8 HDTV Myths Demystified

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:00:00 -0500

HDTV shopping is fraught with complexity, confusion, and potential pitfalls. We sort through eight of the most confounding HD concepts to help you avoid the hokum and buy with confidence.

Laptop Buying Guide: Shopping Tips

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:30:00 -0500

If you're ready to buy a new laptop, these handy tips will help you select the perfect portable.

Laptop Buying Guide: Making Sense of the Specifications

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:30:00 -0500

Shopping for a laptop, but unsure about the features you need? Here are the most important laptop specs to consider.

Skeptical Shopper: Money-Saver Sites You Haven't Heard Of

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 20:03:00 -0500

Looking for some new ways to find deals and conserve cash? Check out these bargain-hunting Websites.

Great Photography Gifts: Tripods, Camera Bags, Stocking Stuffers

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Even more holiday gift recommendations from Dave: tripods, camera bags and assorted stocking stuffers.

Get Photoshop-Caliber Image Editing from Paint.NET

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:09:00 -0500

The latest version of this popular (and free!) image-editing dynamo offers an improved interface, faster performance, and new effects.

Skeptical Shopper: Using Online Coupons? Watch for Scams--and Savings

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 18:00:00 -0500

Although online coupons are popular--and great money-savers--you still need to be vigilant to avoid scams.

Shopping for a Photo Printer

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:40:00 -0500

Looking for a good photo printer this holiday season? Follow these four tips for a smart buy.

Get $10 Back When You Buy Something with Bing

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:25:00 -0500

Tired of giving money to Microsoft? Get a little back when you sign up for a Bing Cashback account and buy, well, just about anything.

Top 5 Black Friday Gotchas

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:08:00 -0500

It's crunch time for retailers, which can be good news for those of us out in the trenches shopping. But don't let the hype lure you into a deal that's no deal.

HDTVs for the Holidays: No Bad Time to Buy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 -0500

Steep price declines over the past year plus the usual Black Friday madness make this a good time to buy--but even if you wait, you're apt to find great deals throughout the holiday season.

HDTV Buying Guide: Shopping Tips

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:45:00 -0500

Looking for a flat-panel HDTV? Our comprehensive guide will tell you all that you need to know. Keep these shopping tips in mind when you're browsing the store aisles.

Two Thirds of Black Friday Weekend Shoppers Buying for Themselves

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:38:00 -0500

Does 120hz or 240hz Really Make A Difference?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:45:00 -0500

Carla Rowland wants to know the refresh rate's importance when shopping for an HDTV

Skeptical Shopper: Get the Most Out of Black Friday Bargains

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0400

Scoring the best tech buys on the biggest shopping day of the year requires a little preparation and research.

Do One-Click Comparison Shopping with PriceTrace

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:30:00 -0400

Sure Amazon's giving you the best deal? This nifty new Firefox add-on makes it a snap to look up prices from various online stores.

Why Your Laptop Flakes Out at the Coffee Shop

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:22:00 -0400

Weird error messages at Starbucks? Anti-virus alarms at the library? There's a surprisingly simple explanation.

LED Behind the LCD: Understanding LED-Backlit HDTVs

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

You've heard about LCDs. You've heard about plasmas. Maybe even you even understand all the pros and cons between them. But what are all these "LED televisions" we keep hearing about?With the crop of LED-backlit HDTVs announced at this year's Consumer Electronics Show finally starting to hit the streets in force, it's a question we hear a lot from budding home theater shoppers. Blame the acronyms. While yesterday's consumers had to make a simple choice between CRT and rear-projection television sets, today's consumers are confronted with plasma, LCD, DLP, OLED, and laser televisions. And now, the age-old...Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

IFA Report 2009

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 03:00:00 -0400

Berlin, Germany—Think of the annual IFA electronics and appliance fair as a little bit CES, a little bit giant shopping mall. From September 4 through 9, over 1,200 exhibitors showed their latest wares to European retailers who cut deals so they can have the latest goodies on shelves in time for Christmas. Unlike the Consumer Electronics Show held annually in Las Vegas, IFA is open to the public for select days. Hoards visit the exhibits so they too can see and handle the latest cool gadgets. Also unlike CES, firms also show their appliances, large and small. So along with a zillion flat-screen HDTVs and cell phones, we strolled past refrigerators, washers, dryers and more coffee makers than you’d see in 10,000 Seattles....Read | Permalink | Linking Blogs

Photo Printers Shopping Advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 03:10:00 -0400

In-Dash Car Receivers Shopping Advice

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:41:00 -0400

Car Stereo Shopping Advice

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:56:00 -0400