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Best Early Year Gadget Deals |
Learn what the best gadget deals are right now
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Apple iPod nano with Video On Sale Now | | By Mia Kim, SHOP.COM's Gadgets Editor Maybe youve shopped your heart out for everyone else for the holidays,
but what about those items from your own wishlist that never made it inside a gift box meant for you?
Isn't the new year the best time to clear out the old electronics that have become too out-of-date, too slow,
or just plain don't work? Early in the year, electronics company start bringing out their new models,
to tempt us all again, and if you're looking for a great deal this is the best time to be shopping,
because as these new items hit the shelves, the previous generation gets marked down, sometimes dramatically.
Do you really need the brand new versions? Perhaps a few new bells and whistles have been added, but for just about everyone,
last year's model is just as good as the newer, and undoubtedly more expensive crop of gadgets. |
iPods and MP3 Players
Most people are unaware that you actually can get a sale price on an Apple iPod, especially if you get the previous generation's players.
While there are small incremental changes to software and hardware design, these devices actually dont change much in terms of functionality.
Really on a tight budget? A tiny, but powerful sounding iPod Shuffle can be had for under $50.iPod Nano with video (this is the 3rd generation, current model is 4th generation) iPod Shuffle (current generation) Sandisk Sansa e250 2GB MP3 Player (with FM tuner, microphone for memos, expandable memory and video support) |
Notebook Computers under $500
Computer shoppers tend to assume a full-featured laptop will set them back at least $1000.
A few years ago that figure was at least $2000. Today, for $500 you can get a notebook computer that runs the full Windows OS,
has plenty of memory, and all the necessary extras like built-in WiFi and a DVD-drive.MSI Wind Netbook (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB DDR2 667MHz, 160GB SATA, 10 WSVGA LCD, 1024x600, LED Backlight, Intel GMA950, 4-in-1 Card Reader, 1.3MP Cam, 10/100, 802.11b/g/, 6-cell Li-Ion, Windows XP Home) HP Mini Notebook 1035NR (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz - 10.2 WSVGA - 1GB DDR2 SDRAM - 60GB HDD ,Wi-Fi, Fast Ethernet, Bluetooth - Windows XP Home) Acer Extensa Notebook PC (Athlon 64 1.9 GHz 2 GB RAM , 120 GB Hard Drive , 14.1-inch Display , Dual Layer DVD RW/DVD RAM, Vista Home Premium ) |
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| Spotlight on Gadget Deals |
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iPod Clock Docks
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Why wake up to an annoying alarm when you can have any song on your iPod wake you instead? These docks charge your iPod, keep you on time, and provide the whole room with sound with built-in stereo speakers. Shop iPod Docking Stations
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DVD Recorders
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Do you miss the days of exchanging episodes of your favorite shows with friends and family? No need to give up the tradition because you no longer use your old VHS player. With DVD recorders, you can record shows and movies just like you did with your old tapes, only in much higher quality. Shop DVD Recorders
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Digital SLR Cameras
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Love the convenience of a digital camera but getting tired of the sluggish shutter and less than optimal image quality? The new generation of digital SLRs have come down in price dramatically which means professional quality optics with no shutter lag is in the right price range for just about anyone. Shop Digital SLR Cameras
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Popgadget's Guide to Computers
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Popgadget covers the latest notebook and desktop computers and all the best in accessories with real hands-on reviews and advice, not just the specs. Shop Popgadget's Guide to Computers
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