Consumers can save incredible
amounts of money by purchasing technology items on the Internet.
Finding the best prices can sometimes be tricky, however, so we
have combined a list of resources to make buying products online
easy. Don't limit your research to only one site, and don't take
one person's word on any one item. By reading product reviews and
consumer reviews you can save yourself the headache of regret.
CNET
Shopper - a thorough
research site by the publishers of PC Magazine; this site offers
professional and customer reviews as well as assistance in finding
the lowest prices from reputable sellers
Dell
Coupons - Save with
these coupons on Dell systems
Pricewatch - if you're
buying any type of hardware, make sure you use this price search
engine at some point in your research. Their extensive database
provides some of the lowest prices on the Internet. Be careful,
however, to read reviews on each seller that you consider. The
lowest price does not necessarily mean you'll have the most pleasant
shopping experience. Balance price and seller reputation for
successful shopping.
PriceScan - an online
shopping guide that presents reviews by customers and professionals
as well as seller ratings
PriceGrabber - an online
shopping guide that offers reviews and seller ratings
Consumer
Reports - We
highly recommend a subscription to Consumer Reports magazine. Their
web site also provides the same research available through a subscription.
Their unbiased ratings will shed light on your shopping experience
and help you discern between popular opinion and the facts.
Epinions - This site is
based primarily on user reviews. You can find particulars about
products from the consumer's perspective that professional reviewers
often omit.
mySimon - another shopping
guide; this shouldn't be your last stop in your shopping endeavors,
but is worth a look in your overall research
Ebay - the most popular
Internet auction site; you can find some great deals on Ebay but
again you must be careful to read seller's ratings and product
information thoroughly. Buy from reputable sellers who've been
with Ebay at least a year. Avoid "to-good-to-be-true" deals as
these usually are to good to be true!
Below is a list of reputable
technology companies that we have had positive experiences with:
