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| Hi-Tech
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HOT
DEALS - Use these links to find some real bargains.
See how
to combine rebates and store sales to really knock down prices. |
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Hot
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Rebate
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Hot
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Find special
offers and discounts from hundreds of top merchants, and read forums to learn
from others. |
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 |  |
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Free
After Rebate - as they
say - The Best things in Life are free (After six to eight weeks or so)
Coupon
Hub - 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. |
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good a deal to believe?
Be sure to check them out before you buy. |
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| 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. |
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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
Upgrade information
If you want more (you will), try these also:
TiVo
Upgrade information
TiVo
Forums
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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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