A Fountain of Bargains - Electronics

What can you do with a computer? Well, you can use your computer to buy a new computer. Not surprisingly, computer stores were the first stores to hit the Internet. It turns out that computers and the net make a great match. The world of electronics is about specifications and part numbers. The inside counts more than the outside. The best way to learn about the inside of electronics is with a computer.

Well, the electronic parts stores have hit the net with a vengeance. With the rapid changes in computer technology, it is best to order computers and parts online. Here is a short list of stores I use.

Vanns Electronics of Missoula, Montana is an authorized dealer for many of the top electronic and audio suppliers. The prices at authorized dealers tends to be slightly higher than clearance stores, but the quality and service is worth the price. Vanns is the first place to shop for audio equipment and TVs. The store also has home PCs geared to the audio enthusiast as well as one of the best selection of speakers on the net.

Surplus Computers is a Silicon Valley firm that buys up excess electronics and computers from leading manfacturers and sells on the net at reduced prices. This is the store you want if you are looking for killing deals on electronics. The store has full systems and parts. You can find hard drives, memory, processors and other internal computer components. Surplus Computers also carries a selection of diverse electronic gear like electric drills, electric fly swatters. It is a great store for people who take their hardware seriously.

Pluck your next apple directly from the tree. The Apple Store carries Macs (in all the various sizes, shapes and speed), iPods, iTunes and software. They have everything you need digital photography, image editing, listing to digital music and for having fun on the web.

Order direct from Sony! Sony is a leading producer of electronics. The line includes portable MP3 Players, digital cameras, TVs, a large selection of Music and Movies along with the versatile VAIO portable computer.

Circuit City has the consumer electronics that people want. Their selection of goods includes digital cameras, computers, big screen TVs(plasma, LCD, projection and all the latest technologies). Circuit City is also among the best places to find quality audio. Circuit City offers free in store pick up. This link leads to current specials. You can shop online and pick up locally. This links scores free shipping on orders over $25.

Toshiba is noted for its powerful, yet affordable, notebook computers and tablet computers. Tablet PCs are like notebooks, except the screen can swivel making it easier to use. Toshiba also includes a line of projectors and numerous accessories.

Neato creates products for printing CD labels. They also include a great selection of blank media (DVD and CDs). If your company distributes information via CD, adding a label can give your recording products that important final professional touch.

Silicon Mountain (smmdirect) is a shop from Boulder that specializes in computer memory. By shopping online, you can get the right memory upgrades and save.

Dell Small Business allows you to configure a selection of servers, laptops, personal computers, printers and point of sale devices to suit the needs of your growing small business.

Imagine a full computer on a USB stick. The Yoggie Gatekeeper is a small Linux based computer that fits between your computer and the internet. The gatekeeper provides a firewall, virus protection, anti-spyware and other features without slowing down your computer.

It's the 21 Century. Where are all of the Robots?

Roomba by iRobots is one of the first commercially successful robots. This affordable little guy is intent on vacuumming your floor. The self charging unit can be set on a scheduled cleaning routine, and have the ability to discover all the hidden dirt in your abode.

Wireless from ATT is a leading cellular service provider the store carries a wide selection of phones, and service plans. In many cases, you get a free phone with your new service plan.

Shop the weekly specials at BestBuy.com. Best Buy is the leading electronics superstore with computers, HDTV, audeo, appliances and a massive selection of top DVDs and CDs.

Save 30% on the Klipsch C3 2-way center channel speaker, plus Free Shipping and No Sales Tax! [ends 05/24/2008]

Save 25% on the Klipsch RF35 black single speaker, plus Free Shipping and No Sales Tax! [ends 05/24/2008]

Save $35 on this Sony digital camcorder at Vanns.com, plus Free Shipping and No Sales Tax! [ends 05/24/2008]

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