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Top 5 Electronics Items for Black Friday Shopping

John — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:38:55 +0000

With Black Friday just 4 days away, it’s time to get yourself in shopping mode and prepare for all the savings that will be offered by retail stores. It can be quite a hectic experience considering all the stores and product selections that are available, but as long as you plan accordingly and determine your must-have items, everything should go smoothly. In addition to our Black Friday Deals and Shopping Tips, here is a guide highlighting the top 5 electronics items to watch out for this upcoming Black Friday 2009.

LCD HDTV: These items used to cost an arm and a leg several years back, but with the emergence of LED TV technology, LCD HDTVs have become more affordable than ever. Now, you can upgrade your viewing experience and enjoy remarkable picture quality at a fraction of what they used to cost. Whether you’re looking for a 22″ or 40″ LCD HDTV, expect a great selection of brands and sizes during Black Friday.

Digital Photo Frame: Replace those old photo frames with a digital photo frame that will create a slideshow of all your photos. Simply load your photos in the digital photo frame via memory card and watch as several of your photos become revealed.

Digital Camera: No matter the price, digital cameras are always going to be a wise investment. It’s a convenient item that allows you to capture all of life’s special moments to cherish forever. If you still own a camera with less than 8 megapixels, consider upgrading to a 10 or 12 megapixel digital camera for sharper and clearer photographs. If you’re really big on photography as a hobby, many stores will also be offering deals on DSLR cameras.

Video Games and Game Consoles: Great for all the avid video game enthusiasts, certain video games and game consoles will be available at discounted prices. For your convenience, watch for deals that include games and the console as a bundle deal.

Storage Device: To store all your important files, storage devices like external hard drives and USB flash drives are always great for backup memory. Expect 1 TB (terabyte) external hard drives to be a must-have for many consumers this Black Friday.

To see all the available deals and ads, check out our Black Friday page for a list of the items that are being offered by many retail stores.

-John

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Dell Inspiron 537s Desktop with 18.5″ Monitor

John — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:30:19 +0000

If you can’t wait until Black Friday or Cyber Monday to start your shopping savings, Dell Deals is just what you need to save big on Dell desktops, Dell laptops, and other Dell electronics and gadgets.

On Thursday, October 15, 2009, you can get 20% off on the Dell Inspiron 537s desktop with 18.5″ monitor. The Dell Inspiron 537s comes in several different colors like piano black, plum purple, and tangerine orange. These array of colors are a good way of giving you the customization options to best select the system that represents you. Its tech specs include 2GB of RAM, a 320GB Serial ATA hard drive, an Intel Pentium dual-core E5300 (2MB L2, 2.6GHz, 800FSB) processor, and many other valuable features and specs that can always be upgraded through Dell. The offer is valid until November 12, 2009, and coupon code 5TK?LC9VJ5F$33 must be applied.

Don’t wait nervously for this Thanksgiving’s 2009 Black Friday ad when you can save today with our Dell Deals page.

-John

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Dell XPS One (PRODUCT) RED 24 Desktop

John — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:00:46 +0000

With the current state of our economy, everyone can sure use discounts and deals to save money. Whether you save a couple cents or a couple hundred dollars, in the long run, the savings quickly add up and can prove to be beneficial. For consumers looking to score on the latest Dell desktops and Dell laptops we’ve got Dell Deals to assist you in your savings. Whether you’re a student who needs a laptop to amuse yourself in the classroom or a professional that needs a faster desktop to meet deadlines, our Dell Deals page has got you covered.

Today, Tuesday, October 13, 2009, you will have the opportunity to save 20% on the Dell XPS One (PRODUCT) RED 24 desktop. This Dell desktop also comes with a 24-inch widescreen monitor for a truly remarkable viewing experience. Features include an integrated WIFI and TV tuner, Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q8200 processor, a wireless keyboard and mouse, 4GB of RAM, and other spectacular features and specs.

Be on the lookout for more Dell electronics on our Dell Deals page.

-John

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Our Editor’s Pick You!

Linda — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:00:48 +0000

Here at Become, we look at product feeds day in, day out. It’s no wonder that we’ve grown attached to a few oddball products out there!

We are proud to present the release of our new serial: Become Editor’s Picks. Our Editor’s Picks page reflects a long vetting process by which we pick and choose the best of the best products in Fashion, Electrionics, and Eco-Friendly categories! Each month our product specialists turn editors review and publish a list of top 5 products in their respective areas of expertise. Don’t you want to know what people who look at products all day have to say?

Come meet the editors:

Justine: Always a big city girl at heart, Justine combines her love of fashion and money saving saavy to create an engaging picks list.

Will: Always at the forefront of internet and tech news, Will shares his favorite tech gadgets and writes detailed electronics reviews to keep you informed. He also doesn’t shy away from a great web comic or satirical articles (read: The Onion)

Linda: A crusader for the green revolution, Linda believes that the best way to be green is to reduce waste and to support budding eco techonologies. You can find her scavenging at a local thrift store, sharing eco-friendly tips with friends or saving the world. General everyday stuff, ya know?

Come check us out!

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Dive in With Waterproof Digital Cameras

John — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 17:32:20 +0000

If you’ve ever been at a beach, on a boat, or at an aquatic theme park, and hesitated bringing your digital camera in fear of exposure to the water, a waterproof digital camera should be greatly considered. It’s a great item to capture all your aquatic adventures with friends and family. There have been many times where I would bring a digital camera to the beach, only to seldom bring it out in fear of water damages. Call me paranoid, but I’ve experienced too many malfunctions with electronic devices because of water.

The blue Olympus Stylus 1050 SW digital camera has 10.1 megapixels, a 3x optical and 5x digital zoom, and a 2.7″ LCD screen. Its rugged metal body has waterproof seals and gaskets to keep water out and can be used as far deep as 10 feet under water. It’s obviously not an ideal digital camera for deep-see diving, but it’s perfect for those casual moments at the beach or aquatic park. Not only is it waterproof, but also shockproof and freezeproof, so it’s definitely a versatile digital camera for an array of adventures.

The Canon PowerShot D10 is also another awesome waterproof digital camera. It has 12.1 megapixels, a 4x digital zoom, and a 2.5″ LCD screen. It’s waterproof up to 30 feet, so it can definitely be exposed to its share of water. It has high performance features and makes your images look nice and detailed, whether on land or in the water.

Waterproof digital cameras are handy, versatile, and good for all occasions; not merely for aquatic adventures. Put all your worries to rest and capture all of life’s moments with a waterproof digital camera.

-John

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Merchant Spotlight: J&R Electronics

Justine — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 23:04:26 +0000

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Great news gang! One of our featured merchants, J&R, is currently offering Free Shipping on selected products! So be sure to head on over to see if your latest want & desire qualifies for free shipping (Click through Become of course). If you’re in the market for a new SLR digital camera be sure to check out the Canon EOS Rebel XSi and the Nikon D90. Are those too fancy for you? Then consider a Canon PowerShot SD880 or a Nikon CoolPix P50 for the simpler and easier to use cameras. If you’re looking to capture live action memories, check out the Pure Digital MinoHD (the world’s smallest HD camcorder) or the Sony Handycam. If you’re looking for a new LCD TV to watch the Final Four on this weekend, J&R is offering deals on TVs including the Coby 22” Widescreen. Other items that qualify for Free Shipping from J&R include notebooks, hard drives, GPS systems and much more.

Justine

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Free Shipping Offers For Cyber Monday

Will — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:07:01 +0000

Many people know about Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when many stores have big sales. But there is a more recent, complimentary holiday for online merchants, Cyber Monday, which is one week from today. One of the many great deals that on offer from some merchants is free shipping. Since shipping costs are sometimes one of the primary obstacles to great savings online, this is a unique opportunity to save a bundle.

JCPenny is offering free shipping on purchases of $49 dollars or more.

J&R Electronics is offering free shipping on most of the items it’s selling.

RugsDirect is offering free shipping on purchases of $149 dollars or more.

Zappos is offering free overnight shipping on clothing.

ShoeMall offers free shipping for its shoes.

For a complete guide to great deals on shipping during Cyber Monday and the holiday season, look for this guide in the Become.com Resource Center.

Will

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