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    iamthejae001: monoprice.com, done more »
    slickrick23: What I have noticed is how much the HDMI cable prices change in different departments, even at Fry's Electronics. In the computer/audio/video cable de... more »
    (Starman) Starman: Wait a minute. What is so risky about the Open Box deal from Newegg? more »
    thechansen: Bahhh, why go with a measly 1 TB for $99, when you can go with a 2 TB internal with a 2 terabyte external Time Machine drive for $275? The 750 GB in ... more »
    Xagest: Speaking of batteries, do they still sell eneLoop batteries in stores? They've worked pretty well for me so far, but I can't seem to find them to fue... more »
    IN THE FACE!: I got the Logitech Harmony One (can't recall the model number but looked almost exactly like the one pictured, but without the 4 colored buttons). And... more »
    Dr. Evil Genius is eagerly anticipating the Year of the Black Rainbow: Here in NYC, I went to Best Buy to see if I could get a Sony KDL-52V5100 at a lower price than advertised online. Their price was $1,299.99 before ta... more »
    AmishJohn: Before you go buying cables, check in the box. Bought a Sammy soundbar, and they included the copper and optical hookups. more »
    robotsneedhugs2: I got my HDMI cables for 61 cents each a few months ago. I think it was from a Gadget Deals of the Day thing here. more »
    Eruanno: I've seen HDMI cables for 59.99 bucks. Every time I just laugh and keep walking. Also, universal remote for 300 bucks?! Over my dead body, I'll just ... more »
    sbmeirow: *** CHEAP CABLES *** - www.MonoPrice.com - www.ComputerGate.com *** POSSIBLY CHEAPER LOCALLY *** - Home Depot / Lowes. Yes they have computer cables... more »
    tomsomething: Best Buy has a HDMI cable "for XBOX". It's more expensive. more »
    se7a7n7: The $3 HDMI cable from Amazon, I just got it in the mail today... I was ordering a Roku player as a gift for my parents and wanted to make sure they ... more »
    Benny: Nice helpful article for the newbie shoppers out there. I worked for the following retails in the past: -Good Guys -Best Buys I learned a great deal... more »
    GitEmSteveDave_ My Brute Dojo Code CDIAFIFE: It's obvious what happened in the main picture. Geek Squad "optimized" the mouse, so you're paying for their expertise. more »
    clR3vv: GOD DAMNIT. I bought that exact mouse for the exact same price, in that exact same store... more »
    DustyButt™: Yep. I definately agree with the part about device cables and chargers. My Droid uses the same USB cable as one of their RAZR models. Amazon sells the... more »
    nutbastard: no HDMI cable of conventional length (say, up to 12 feet) should cost more than $10. you will not lose picture quality, there will not be any noise, ... more »
    PurpleMonkeyDishwasher:: This is very true. I purchased a $2 HDMI cable from Amazon and I haven't had any problems. I'm not sure what the difference is between this cable and ... more »
    bben46001: All I want is a good monitor. It doesn't need anything except inputs - no speakers, no tuner, no outputs, no gimmicks. For sound I go through a 7.1 am... more »
  • #prof

    Don't Get Screwed: A Guide to Deals on Cables and Extras For Your Gadget Gifts

    Unwrapping a nice lustworthy gadget only to learn that some crucial part is sold separately can be a major drag. But exercise patience: It's dumb to run to the first open store for HDMI cables and extra game controllers. More »
  • #hdtvs

    TV Makers, Please Stop Putting Bullshit in Your TVs

    I love TV technology, but wince when I see an $11K Japan-only Toshiba stuffed with a 3TB DVR. And adding internet widgets, like Samsung's, is even worse. I hate this trend—TVs just need great picture and lower cost. More »
  • #zune

    Zune Marketplace Will Have Caprica Extras on April 28

    The first episode of Caprica premiered last night (did you buy it on DVD or iTunes?), so if you like what you saw, Zune has a 90-minute Q&A session for you on April 28. More »
  • #profdealzmodo

    The Huge Hidden Cost of Holiday Deals

    I know—a juicy sale price on a gadget is hard to resist. But the extras associated with these items are the real killers. It's time to look beyond the tag in search of values.
  • #windowsultimate

    Tinker Game is the First Good Windows Vista Ultimate Extra

    Tinker, a game available right now for free through the Windows Vista Ultimate Extras program, is probably the first Ultimate extra that people actually like. The previous couple—Sound Schemes and DreamScene moving wallpapers—were nice, but hardly worth the extra money people paid for the premium version of Vista. Download the 60-level obstacle course game right now from your automatic Windows Update. Here's hoping there are more Extras coming before Windows 7 hits.
  • #homeentertainment

    The Truth Behind HD Disc Extras