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Hi-Tech - Reviews, Advice, Best Places to Buy
HOT DEALS - Use these links to find some real bargains.
See how to combine rebates and store sales to really knock down prices.

Hot Deals - Read about them - Talk about them
Rebate Problems? - Here's help



Hot Deals - See pictured items and how to get them


Find special offers and discounts from hundreds of top merchants, and read forums to learn from others.
Hot Link to LCDs
DisplayMate Tests
Dead Pixel Info-Test

Claims that each deal listed is the lowest price available on that item from a reputable merchant.

One of the best hot deals
If you don't already have a printer that uses multiple cartridges like the Epson R320, or Epson R340, get one.
Use reliable replacement ink cartridges like the ones sold at these sites:

 MERITLINE     |      SUPERMEDIASTORE    |      ABCINK

They continually have sales, free shipping on bundles, for usually less than $3 a cartridge.
Used cartridges go to Staples or Office Depot for a $3 credit. (NOTE - Now only for HP, Lexmark, and Dell)
This deal comes and goes
From PCConnection.com - 19" HC-194D Analog Digital LCD Monitor $99 after rebate
Free After Rebate - as they say - The Best things in Life are free (After six to eight weeks or so)
Coupon Hub
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offers coupons and shows deals for various online stores.
24/7
- offers discount coupons you can apply to your online orders at various stores, especially Office Depot.
Current Codes - well-known online stores like Barnes and Noble, Staples, and Amazon.com have a place within their shopping cart for a "coupon code" that gives a percent or dollar amount off your purchase.
Ultimate Coupons - offers a Buying Guide and Product Review pages. They have Deals of the Day, Clearance & Specials pages, and local supermarket, offers from stores, restaurants, and services in your area.
Savings Hunter - points out a number of specials and even a section called - $1 & Under at Amazon.
Too good a deal to believe?
Be sure to check them out before you buy.
Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Reviews

Extensive digital camera database with specifications for 1092 cameras with images, reviews and links to manufacturer sites. Compare cameras by specification using their feature or side by side search.

Check out their Latest News Area.


Check out their Digital Cameras Features Page to see which cameras have the features you want.
They also have a great side by side digital picture comparison page and information on accessories

Check out their Step by Step Camera Lessons.

Digital Camera and Camcorder reviews with big pictures of them. Real handy to if you haven't had a chance to get some hands on, or if you don't remember which one was the one you liked.
Also, Accessories Reviews - Printer Reviews.

Digital Camera reviews from ZDNet, with editors and user ratings. Check all three of these camera sites before you buy.
More Photo and Scanner forums - and Camera talk - Once here - click on "Discussion Forums" to find yours.
Here's one way add lenses - make a 49mm adapter.
You'll need a PVC 1.5" schedule 40 coupling cut to about an inch in length. A 49mm filter ring and two #4 No-Sew Dungaree Buttons as rubber band anchors.

No buttons? - Try it the second way.
      
Video - DVD Recorders, Players, Software

TIVO
TiVo Upgrade information

If you want more (you will), try these also:

TiVo Upgrade information
TiVo Forums

All kinds of information about setting up your Home Theater System, including user reviews and remote controls.

DVD PLAYERS - This site has a DVD Player VCD,SVCD,CD-RW, DVD-R/W Compatibility list.
They have prices, ratings and user reports.
Check here first before you buy a DVD for your home or computer.

MAKE DVDs - This site will help you to make your own VideoCDs, SVCDs or DVDs that can be played on your standalone DVD Player from video sources like DVD, Video, TV, DV, Cam or downloaded movie clips.
More Tips - about making a good burn.

How to Buy a DVD Recorder - PC World article - June 27, 2007
ALL this on one page - What is DVD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R DL?
What's the difference? - DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18 - | - DVD-VCD, DVD-SVCD, DVD-MP3, DVD-ISO.
Write and read speed time in minutes for 1x 2x 2.4x 4x 6x 8x 12x 16x. PAL Video Specs vs NTSC specs.
AUDIO_TS and VIDEO_TS - see what's in these files.
Blank media - quality guide & FAQ.

Fix a Scratched CD                                                Fix a Scratched DVD
You may be able to repair the damage.         
       Cleaning and there's some software too.

More Info
DVD Shrink Download - | - All the guides you need to backup your DVDs.

DVD Decrypter Download - | - How to - Ripping a DVD with "DVD Decrypter.

DVD double and single layer and CD Media - Nice related article about possible problems with media.
How to turn old videotapes into digital discs.
Converting your old tapes to digital form allows you to edit them, add music or narration, and output them to DVD. You will have your movies in a more compact and easily stored form than VHS -- and you'll be able to watch them again and again without worrying that each replay might damage your tape.

 

Fix it - Need help fixing things? Here's some tips for both hardware and software.
ONLINE VIDEO TEST PATTERNS
Just click on one to quickly test your mointor.
The site also includes instructions on how to use them for your CRT projector, dvd player, or TV. More here.



Is your monitor acting up?
Check out this site and find some common fixes.

They're not what you're thinking when you say "Hi-Tech", or are they? In any event, everyone has appliances and they do break and need repair.
If you're holding that thing-a-ma-jig in your hand right now, Repair Clinic has large sized parts pictures for you to reference, repair manuals, and even free online help from their "RepairGuru!"

Home Troubleshooting Tips

Air Conditioning Problems & Solutions Page.

Heating Problems & Solutions Page.

Humidifier problems.

PC World declared ConsumerSearch the best source of expert product reviews on the Internet.
More than just hitech content here. Just click on the link, and see all the categories they cover.
You'll find Computer Equipment and Electronics, Cameras, and also Office chairs, Microwaves,
Coffee Makers, Baby Monitors and Car seats, Handheld GPS, Home Gym Equipment, Backpacks,
Lawn Mowers and even Snow Blowers.


PC World's monthly reviews of monitors, camera, drives, PCs, laptops, printers, scanners, etc.



Ziff Davis
has a number of reviews in their index, and a section on Editors' Choice Products.


Reviews from around the world - By people like you.

Where to buy Electronic parts

Digi-Key

Mouser Electronics

Anatek

Electronix.com

Electronic Parts, Components, and Services List

B & D Enterprises
Has some component spec sheets online

Electronics Information

Electronics Information Homepage

FREE electronic circuits & do-it-yourself diagrams



Chip lists, chip pinouts and lists of chip manufacturers are all here

They have a number of computer hook-up items that can be shipped to the store for free pickup.
SVID2COMP | Cat#: 55011234 works with an IBM T42.


Before you run out to Radio Shack, see how to activate and connect your PC to your TV.

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