These days I have exactly one requirement when buying a laptop: It must have a solid-state drive. If you’ve ever had a system with one, you know it’s an order of magnitude faster than a traditional (i.e. mechanical) hard drive. Alas, it’s pretty rare to find a laptop with a decent-size SSD for below $600. …
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Hey Cheeps, Rick is off today, so I’m filling in. He’ll be back in the deals saddle Monday, don’t worry. Looking for a “real” laptop that’s super thin and light, touchscreen-equipped yet powerful enough to handle whatever you want to throw at it? Today’s deal on a tablet could be for you. The 2018 Microsoft Surface Pro 6 convertible tablet …
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Cheapskates don’t use Microsoft Office. Or, at least, they don’t pay for it: Microsoft offers pretty decent freebie versions of Word, Excel and PowerPoint that live in your browser. And let’s not forget the various free alternatives, such as Google Docs, LibreOffice and WPS Office. All that being said, I like a good deal, and this is a good deal. …
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Gift giving is a delicate balance. On one hand you want to get them something they’ll love. On the other hand you don’t want to get yourself a pain in the wallet. The latest tech gadgets, especially ones highly rated by the ace reviewers here at CNET, are sure-fire ways to make someone’s holiday season special. And as a gift …
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I’m not sure the Chromecast Audio is long for the world, which may explain today’s significant discount, but let’s come back to that. For now, the deal. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Google has the Chromecast Audio for $15. You can also find it at B&H for $15, Macy’s for $15 and Staples for $15. But each of …
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Who says all the best deals happen on Black Friday? If you want a big, dirt-cheap TV, you’ve still got options. Like this one: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Walmart has the Sceptre U550CV-U 55-inch 4K Ultra HD TV for $229.99 shipped (plus tax). That’s the lowest price to date and a pretty amazing deal on a …
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Still in a shopping mood after Cyber Monday? Carriers and retailers have transitioned into “holiday sales”. Discounts apply to top phones such as the Note 9 and Galaxy S9, as well as last year’s Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. There’s a free gift as well, a daily surprise from AT&T. These post-Cyber Monday promotions range from bill credit-style discounts to a redeemable coupon. The …
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So far in this sale week, Apple’s Four-Day Savings Event has been another lame batch of gift cards on select products. Nothing to get too excited over if you’re looking for a real deal. Other retailers, on the other hand, haven’t let you down when it comes to Cyber Monday 2018. Whether it’s Apple AirPods, HomePod, iPad, iPhone or an Apple Watch that you’re …
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The art of haggling is all but lost nowadays. On the internet, the price is the price — take it or leave it. Maybe not. PriceWaiter is a plug-in for Chrome and Firefox that lets you bid on items from various online stores. In other words, instead of paying the listed price, you can offer to pay, well, less. And …
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Didn’t find exactly what you were looking for during your Cyber Monday/Black Friday shopping? You may have another chance. Best Buy is hosting a 20 Days of Doorbusters promo where it’ll debut a new deal on a specific product each day. Best Buy promises that each deal will be its lowest price of the season, but you’ll only have one …
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