Rick Broida

Get a 128GB iPad Air with 4G LTE for $324.95

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. I’m pretty confident that most Cheapskate readers already own a tablet, maybe even several tablets. I’m also well …

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Today’s top Prime Day Countdown deals: Gadgets and 99

Amazon Prime Day is coming on Tuesday, July 12. But guess what? You can start scoring deals right now. That’s because Amazon is offering “Countdown” deals in the days leading up to the main event. Needless to say, the company is saving all the best deals for the big tamale, but it’s still worth a daily look to see if …

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Get a leather

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. You’ve heard this song and dance from me before: TV speakers suck. Sorry for the harsh language, but it’s true. You spend all …

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Today’s top Prime Day Countdown deal: Garmin Vivofit

Now playing: Watch this: The Garmin Vivofit 2 never needs to be charged 2:24 Amazon Prime Day is coming (Tuesday, July 12), but guess what? You can start scoring deals right now. That’s because Amazon is offering “Countdown” deals in the days leading up to the main event. Needless to say, the company is saving all the best deals for …

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Get a Lenovo Ideapad 100s 11.6

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. I know it feels like summer is just getting started, but it’s almost time to start thinking about back-to-school stuff — including the …

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Get a $466 Windows software bundle for $39.99

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. You know those mystery-box subscription services that are so popular these days? This is kind of like that. Only without the mystery. Or …

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7 USB

Here comes USB-C! Well, OK, the rollout has been slow, with only a smattering of 2016 PCs, tablets and phones supporting the new high-speed, reversible port. But whether it takes months or years, USB-C will eventually dominate the expansion landscape. Not convinced? Or, perhaps, not super-excited? You may change your mind after checking out some of the newest, coolest USB-C …

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Get a self

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Enlarge Image No, it doesn’t hover, but it does scoot. In a super-fun way. Liger Electronics Remember hoverboards? Of course you do. Last …

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Today’s top Prime Day Countdown deals: The name is Bond, James Bond

Amazon Prime Day is coming (July 12), but guess what? You can start scoring deals right now. That’s because Amazon is offering “Countdown” deals in the days leading up to the main event. Anything good? Out of today’s six items on sale, here’s what I recommend: The Hisense 32H3B1 32-inch HDTV and Amazon Fire TV Stick for $119.99, shipped. The …

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Get ‘Stripes’ for free and three speakers for $10

CNET’s Cheapskate scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. This is kind of a freaky Friday, folks, because every time I get ready to publish this post, I spy another deal I …

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