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  • #ripoffs

    Xbox 360 Wireless N Adapter Coming 11/3, Costing an Absurd $100

    Want to get your Xbox 360 online using the fastest wireless protocol possible? Get ready to pony up an unconscionable $100 on 11/3, according to GameStop. Seriously, Microsoft? [Gamestop via Joystiq]
    10/05/09
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    By Adam Frucci
  • #bestbuy

    The Geek Squad's Newest Racket: CD Ripping

    Building on a proud tradition of charging for things that shouldn't cost anything, Best Buy's crack team of dudes who can fill out inane bubble tests will now rip your CDs, for the low low price of $1 a disc. More »
    09/17/09
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    By John Herrman
  • #tgif

    8 Of The Most Ridiculous "As Seen On TV" Gadgets

    The pitch may claim that your life will be easier with 2 easy payments, but most As Seen On TV gadgets end up being a colossal waste of money. It's a good thing Billy Mays isn't around to see this. More »
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    08/21/09
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    By Sean Fallon
  • #knockoffs

    Refreshed Nokla E81—With an L—Nokia Knockoff Packs Plenty of Swivel

    If Nokia had ever followed through on that rumored swiveling "E71-type handset" we heard about last April, it would probably have looked a lot like Nokla's E81 phone here. In fact, Nokla's betting a few people don't know the difference. More »
    08/16/09
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    By Jack Loftus
  • #iphoneapps

    First iPhone App with In-App Purchasing: $1 App, $10 Per Month

    Bad news: the first app to use in-app pricing in the App Store is a huge ripoff. Gokivo, is a $1 turn-by-turn directions app. Want to actually use it? That'll be $1/minute, $3/10 minutes or $10/month. Updated. More »
    06/19/09
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    By Adam Frucci
  • #ripoffs

    Sony Blatantly Rips Off Improv Everywhere For Crappy 'Viral' Ad

    You've probably seen Improv Everywhere's amazing Frozen Grand Central video — it's gotten over 15,000,000 YouTube views. Apparently, so has Sony, because they totally ripped it off without asking permission or giving credit. Weasels. More »
    02/06/09
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    By Adam Frucci
  • #gougings

    NYT: Text Messages Are an Even Bigger Ripoff Than You Thought

    We all know that text messaging is overpriced, but the NYT has pulled back the technological shroud to find out that the prices aren't just bad, they're practically extortionate. More »
    12/29/08
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    By John Herrman
  • #ripoffs

    Monster Offers White Version of Beats Headphones, Charges $700 For No Discernable Reason

    If there's a company out there that engages in price gouging more blatantly than Monster, I've never heard of them. Today's offense: charging $700 for a pair of $350 headphones painted white.
    12/08/08
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    By Adam Frucci
  • hdtv-ripoff.jpg#homeentertainment

    The 10 Worst HDTV Ripoffs Explained

    If you are planning on picking up an HDTV in the near future, HD Guru's list of the 10 worst HDTV ripoffs for 2008 is required reading—pure and simple. Chances are, many consumers have already heard about the issue with HDMI cables—which is probably one of the biggest scams of all time (right up there with Q-Ray ionized bracelets and the Ionic Breeze). Other scams, like the one involving contrast ratio specifications are also making their way into the public consciousness. More »
    04/28/08
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    By Sean Fallon
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    Question of the Day: Do You Use Expensive Cable or Generic Cable?

    The debate between expensive cable and generic cable has raged on for ages now, with the manufacturers of high-end products receiving quite a bashing for their high prices. So, even with all of the negative press about expensive cable being a waste of money, we have to ask: Do you use expensive cable or generic cable? More »
    03/25/08
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    By Sean Fallon
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    $300 "Audiophile Grade" Power Cable is Really Worth $15

    Wasting money on expensive audio cables is one thing, but spending money on "audiophile grade" power cables? That seems downright idiotic. So you probably won't be too surprised to learn that $300 Virtual Dynamics Power 3 cables contain about $15 worth of components. More »
    03/24/08
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    By Adam Frucci
  • #cheapskates

    Sensor Abuse: Fancy Minibar Charges You for Merely Moving Drinks

    01/28/08
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