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Shopping for electronics, computers, gadgets


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Millions of people go shopping for products every day. Here are the Top 5 products they are buying in the top 20 categories. Click on each product name to get today's best Internet price and retailer for that product - Updated daily!

Shopping for DVD Players

Product NameLowest Price
1.Panasonic DVD-LS90 Portable DVD Player with Screen $263
2.Samsung DVD-HD850 DVD Player $69
3.Philips DVP642 DVD Player $40
4.Samsung DVD-L300 Portable DVD Player with Screen $330
5.Denon DVD-3910 DVD Player $1000

For more information on DVD players, see How DVD players work!

Shopping for Camcorders

Product NameLowest Price
1.Sony Handycam DCR-HC42 Mini DV Digital Camcorder $363
2.Sony Handycam HDR-HC1 HDV Digital Camcorder $1290
3.Sony DCR-PC55 Mini DV Digital Camcorder $446
4.Sony Handycam DCR-DVD403 DVD Camcorder $685
5.Sony Handycam DCR-HC32 Mini DV Digital Camcorder $283

For more information on Camcorders, see How Camcorders work!

Shopping for Digital Cameras

Product NameLowest Price
1.Canon PowerShot A620 Digital Camera $280
2.Canon PowerShot A610 Digital Camera $205
3.Canon PowerShot SD550 / IXUS 750 Digital Camera $325
4.Canon EOS-5D Digital Camera $2600
5.Nikon D50 Body Only Digital Camera $465

For more information on Digital Cameras, see How Digital Cameras Work!

Shopping for Cell Phones

Product NamePrice
1.Cingular Wireless: Speakerphone allows for hands-free conversation. Downloadable polyphonic/full-audio ringtones, graphics & games. Mobile instant messaging using Yahoo!... $9.99
2.Amazon Marketplace: QTEK 9090 Innopocket Deluxe Metal Case is compatible with O2 XDA III,i-Mate PDA2k,AudioVox PPC-6600,AudioVox PPC-6601,AudioVox XV6600,O2 XDA IIs,QTEK ... $24.99
3.Verizon: Need to talk? Then just Push to Talk.Push a button to use the convenient walkie-talkie feature. It's easy to connect and speak to family, friends and ... $49.99
4.Wirefly: This update to the popular Motorola i530 is tougher and more powerful than its predecessor. With the strongest ruggedized shell and best weatherproof... $49.99
5.Dbuys.com: $339.00

For more information on cell phones, see How Cell Phones Work!

Shopping for GPS receivers

Product NameLowest Price
1.Garmin StreetPilot C330 (010-00401-10) GPS Receiver $425
2.Magellan RoadMate 800 GPS Receiver $657
3.Garmin eTrex Legend GPS Receiver $139
4.Garmin nüvi 350 GPS Receiver $748
5.Garmin StreetPilot 2720 GPS Receiver $670

For more information on GPS receivers, see How GPS Works!

Shopping for MP3 Players

Product NameLowest Price
1.Apple iPod Video White (30 GB, MA002LL/A) Digital Media Player $274
2.Apple iPod nano White (2 GB, MA004LL/A) MP3 Player $184
3.Apple iPod nano White (4 GB, MA005LL/A) MP3 Player $238
4.Apple iPod nano Black (2 GB, MA099LL/A) MP3 Player $183
5.Apple iPod nano Black (4 GB, MA107LL/A) MP3 Player $225

For more information on MP3 Players, see How MP3 Players Work!

Shopping for Televisions

Product NameLowest Price
1.Toshiba 32A35 32" TV $301
2.Sony FD Trinitron WEGA KV-27FS120 27" TV $309
3.Toshiba MW14F51 14" TV/VCR/DVD Combo $219
4.Sony FD Trinitron KD-34XBR960 34" TV $1300
5.Sony FD Trinitron KD-36XS955 36" TV $1190

For more information on televisions, see How TV Works!

Shopping for HDTV

Product NameLowest Price
1.Sony FD Trinitron KD-34XBR960 34" TV $1300
2.Sony FD Trinitron KD-36XS955 36" TV $1190
3.Toshiba 27A45 27" TV $228
4.Toshiba 30HF85 30" TV $599
5.Toshiba 34HF85 34" TV $797

For more information on HDTV, see How HDTV Works!

Shopping for Plasma Screens

Product NameLowest Price
1.Panasonic TH-50PHD8UK 50 in. Plasma Television $2776
2.Samsung SP-R4232 42 in. EDTV Plasma Television $1479
3.Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK 42 in. EDTV-Ready Plasma Television $1276
4.Sony FWD-50PX1 50 in. Plasma Television $2460
5.Panasonic TH-65PHD8UK 65 in. Plasma Television $7800

For more information on Plasma Screens, see How Plasma Displays Work!

Shopping for Video Game Consoles

Product NameLowest Price
1.Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Console $50
2.Nintendo DS Console $103
3.Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Console $45
4.Microsoft Xbox 360 Console $350
5.Nintendo GameCube Console $77

For more information on Video Games, see How Video Games Work!

Shopping for Copiers and Photocopiers

Product NameLowest Price
1.Sharp AL 1631 Black and White Copier $249
2.Canon PC-430 Color Copier $233
3.Xerox CopyCentre C20 Black and White Copier $1009
4.Canon PC-150 Copier $100
5.Sharp AL-1642CS Black and White Copier $379

For more information on photocopiers, see How Photocopiers Work!

Shopping for Radar Detectors

Product NameLowest Price
1.Escort Passport 8500 Radar Detector $253
2.Beltronics Pro RX65 Radar Detector $280
3.Beltronics Vector 995 Radar Detector $155
4.Escort Solo S2 Radar Detector $287
5.Whistler DE-1753 Radar Detector $84

For more information on Radar Detectors, see How Radar Detectors Work!

Shopping for Laptops

Product NameLowest Price
1.Dell XPS M170 (IMX170S2) PC Notebook $2745
2.Dell Inspiron XPS M140 (IXM140S1) PC Notebook $799
3.Dell Inspiron 6000 (I6000S3) PC Notebook $1201
4.Acer Ferrari 4005WLMi (LX.FR406.035) PC Notebook $1649
5.Toshiba Satellite M55-S329 (PSM50U05X01V) PC Notebook $959

For more information on Laptops, see How Laptops Work!

Shopping for Operating Systems

Product NameLowest Price
1.Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition English W/SP2 Full Version for PC $115
2.Symantec Norton Internet Security 2006 Full Version for PC $27
3.Network Associates McAfee VirusScan 2006 Full Version for PC $16
4.Adobe Photoshop CS2 Full Version for PC $375
5.Microsoft Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 Upgrade Version for PC $174

For more information on operating systems, see How Operating Systems Work!

Shopping for Surge Protectors

Product NameLowest Price
1.Belkin SurgeMaster Maximum Series (F9M923-08) Surge Suppressor $14
2.APC SurgeArrest Personal (PER7) Surge Suppressor $10
3.APC Outlet Surge Prot (pf11vnt3) Surge Suppressor $26
4.Monster Cable Monster Home Theater PowerCenter HTS850 (MP HTS 850) Surge Suppressor $70
5.CyberPower 1030HT Surge Suppressor $65

For more information on surge protectors, see How Surge Protectors Work!

Shopping for Motherboards

Product NameLowest Price
1.ASUS A8N-E Motherboard $97
2.ASUS P4P800-VM Motherboard $94
3.ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Motherboard $154
4.ASUS P4P800E Deluxe Motherboards $116
5.ASUS P4P800SE Motherboards $96

For more information on motherboards, see How Motherboards Work!

Shopping for PDAs

Product NameLowest Price
1.Palm Z22 Handheld $89
2.Palm TX Handheld $259
3.Palm Tungsten E2 Handheld $144
4.Palm Treo 650 Smartphone $300
5.Palm LifeDrive PDAs $381

For more information on PDAs, see How PDAs Work!

Shopping for Laser Printers

Product NameLowest Price
1.Hewlett Packard LaserJet 1020 Printer $128
2.Lexmark C510n Laser Printer $335
3.Brother MFC-8840DN (Bundle) All-In-One Laser Printer $394
4.Hewlett Packard LaserJet 2420 Printer $412
5.Hewlett Packard LaserJet 1320 Printer $257

For more information on laser printers, see How Laser Printers Work!

Shopping for Inkjet Printers

Product NameLowest Price
1.Canon PIXMA iP4200 InkJet Photo Printer $82
2.Hewlett Packard PhotoSmart 335 InkJet Printer $51
3.Epson Stylus Photo R1800 InkJet Printer $465
4.Hewlett Packard Photosmart 2575 All-In-One InkJet Printer $160
5.Epson Stylus CX4800 All-In-One InkJet Printer $80

For more information on inkjet printers, see How Inkjet Printers Work!

Shopping for Scanners

Product NameLowest Price
1.Canon CanoScan 9950F Flatbed Scanner $338
2.Epson Perfection 3490 PHOTO Flatbed Scanner $83
3.Epson Perfection 4990 Flatbed Scanner $377
4.Fujitsu ScanSnap fi-5110EOX2 Pass-Through Scanner $388
5.Canon CanoScan LiDE 60 Flatbed Scanner $68

For more information on Scanners, see How Scanners Work!

Shopping for Computer Monitors

Product NameLowest Price
1.Samsung SyncMaster 204T (Black) 20" LCD Monitor $462
2.ViewSonic VX924 (Silver, Black) 19" LCD Monitor $323
3.ViewSonic VP930b (Black) 19" LCD Monitor $372
4.Samsung SyncMaster 204T (Silver) 20.1" LCD Monitor $494
5.3M MicroTouch M170 (Black) 17" LCD Monitor $414

For more information on computer monitors, see How Computer Monitors Work!

Shopping for Webcams

Product NameLowest Price
1.Logitech QuickCam for Notebooks Pro Personal Web Camera $61
2.Logitech QuickCam Fusion 961403-0403 Personal Web Camera $59
3.Logitech QuickCam Communicate STX Personal Web Camera $40
4.Logitech QuickCam Pro 4000 Personal Web Camera $58
5.Logitech QuickCam Orbit Personal Web Camera $80

For more information on Webcams, see How Webcams Work!

 
 
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Table of Contents:
›  Introduction to Shopping for electronics, computers, gadgets
›  Shopping for DVD Players
›  Shopping for Camcorders
›  Shopping for Digital Cameras
›  Shopping for Cell Phones
›  Shopping for GPS receivers
›  Shopping for MP3 Players
›  Shopping for Televisions
›  Shopping for HDTV
›  Shopping for Plasma Screens
›  Shopping for Video Game Consoles
›  Shopping for Copiers and Photocopiers
›  Shopping for Radar Detectors
›  Shopping for Laptops
›  Shopping for Operating Systems
›  Shopping for Surge Protectors
›  Shopping for Motherboards
›  Shopping for PDAs
›  Shopping for Laser Printers
›  Shopping for Inkjet Printers
›  Shopping for Scanners
›  Shopping for Computer Monitors
›  Shopping for Webcams


 

 


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