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. (more bargains)
Green Batteries is a site with information and products to help you match the right portable battery to your portable electronic goods. Disposable batteries create major environmental problems. Matching the right reusable battery to your gear can help you reduce your impact on the planet.
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.
The Flip is a stylish miniature HD Camcorder. The slim design means that you can always have it with your (ready to capture that unforgettable moment.) The cameras are fun to use and can take hours of quality video.
The Speaker Company is a small firm that knows the audio business and has direct relations with top speaker manufacturing firms. They can get you quality speakers at half the price. The site includes in wall, in ceiling, bookshelf and outdoor speakers as well as surround sound and subwoofers.
Hewlett Packard is a leading innovator in electronics and computers. HP has a reputation for creating reliable laptop and desktop computers. They are also a leader in printing and imaging products (digital photography, scanners, etc.) (more bargains)
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.
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.
iomega designs and manufactures external data storage devices. The company started with the Zip and Jaz drives. Today, their offerings includes external (USB enabled) harddrives, network storage and other advanced devices to fit computer user's data storage needs.
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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.
SkinIt.com from Golden, Colorado makes protective skins for popular electronic products. They have a wide selection of skins with a variety of colorful themes that can help make the gizmos you travel a piece of personal expression. You can protect your laptop, phone, MP3 player, GPS unit and other valuable items.
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.
Find the Apple MA623LLB 8GB black iPod Touch at Vann's. The touch lets you take your music and video on the road. Vann's, from Missoula, is a leading source for quality audio/visual gear. (more bargains) [ends 12/16/2009]
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