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. (more bargains)
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.
ClipHanger is a device with an easy to use clip that you can hook to your cellphone or iPod. You can then quickly clip on or off your portable electronic devices. The company also shields. The shield/ClipHanger combo helps protect your portable electronics while making it more accessible.
Shop Linksys is the home networking store by telecommunication's leader Cisco. The store carries the routers, bridges, switches and home storage you need to bring your network to the next level.
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 offers a line of 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.
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.
Projector Lamp Center is a leading source for replacement projector lamps. Their sister site MountShopper.com
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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.
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