The Cheapskate

Get a 22-inch LCD monitor for $89.99

Rick Broida — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:44:39 PST

Expand your screen real estate with this refurbished Hannspree display, which features built-in speakers and a 90-day warranty.

Get a Nook Simple Touch Reader for $84

Rick Broida — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:05:15 PST

That's only 5 bucks more than Amazon's non-touch-screen Kindle. And this is new, not refurbished.

Four matchmaking services for e-book borrowing and lending

Rick Broida — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:43:39 PST

It's like a buy-one-get-one-free deal: loan out an e-book you've purchased and you'll get a loan from someone else in return. These services pair you up with interested parties.

Originally posted at Marketplace Blog

Get a Pioneer home-theater receiver for $134.99

Rick Broida — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:55:21 PST

Time to pull your old stereo speakers out of the attic and put them to work alongside your TV. This surprisingly well-equipped receiver makes it possible.

Get a Sony 3D Blu-ray player for $79

Rick Broida — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:44:02 PST

The Sony BDP-BX58 also has built-in Wi-Fi for streaming Netflix, Pandora, and lots of other services. The only catch: it's a refurb with a short warranty.

Why it pays to shop around for music

Rick Broida — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:58:03 PST

Though you may prefer to keep all your music downloads in one digital basket, you can save money by checking out different online music stores.

Originally posted at Marketplace Blog

Multi-deal Monday: Save big on tablets, speaker docks, and more!

Rick Broida — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:43:59 PST

One of the highlights: a $50 Wal-Mart gift card when you buy the Amazon Kindle Fire. Also: an 8GB flash drive for $6.95.

Five ways to save money on audiobooks

Rick Broida — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:57:54 PST

Why buy when you can rent, borrow, or stream books for a lot less cash?

Originally posted at Marketplace Blog

RIM cuts BlackBerry PlayBook prices again--but should you buy in?

Rick Broida — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:48:26 PST

The 7-inch tablet now starts at $199 shipped. However, the PlayBook's future is uncertain, so is that a deal or not?

Get a 42-inch Sharp HDTV for $329.99

Rick Broida — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:34:38 PST

Finally, a sweet deal on a name-brand, non-refurbished TV. The only catch: it'll be about a week before you can pick it up from your local Best Buy.