Electronics & Computers

As a general rule: the fewer the features, the lower the price. Just because you need a car doesn't mean you need a Mercedes. With electronics, there will always be a higher end version that offers another bell or whistle. This goes for accessories that may go with the item … [Read more...] about Pay for the features & accessories you’ll use

Shopping during the right time of year can save you a ton money on electronics. Traditionally, Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) is one of the best days for great deals since retailers consider it the kick-off to the holiday shopping season. Because the deals are so … [Read more...] about Shop during the holidays

Although we recommend generic brands in a lot of other categories, that's not necessarily the case here. With electronics, although you'll pay more for a brand name, it'll often save you money in the long run because the item will live longer and have less issues along the way. … [Read more...] about On big electronics purchases, it’s better to go with a brand name

Buying "open box" and floor model electronics can be a great way to get new or nearly new items at a discounted price. Check with retailers to see if they offer either. "Open box" items are items that work perfectly well, but were returned by another consumer for some reason. … [Read more...] about Buy “open box” or floor model electronics

Many manufacturers repair (or 'refurbish') used and slightly damaged electronics to "like-new" condition so they can re-sell them. This allows you to buy a high quality item at a substantially lower cost. As an added comfort, refurbished models often come with a warranty … [Read more...] about Buy refurbished electronics