Blog Archives for 2009

Saving money doesn't mean having to give up on your daily indulgences. With a little creativity and some ingenuity you can beat the gloomy economy and still afford to buy the things you like. We've gathered dozens of tips to maximize your money.

From outdated laptops to aged iPods, when it comes to trading in your old tech for cash, there are plenty of options to choose from. We checked the policies of a few major manufacturers to find out which company offers the most lucrative trade-in program for your worn out tech. Plus, recycling options for greener disposal.

Palm is re-entering the handheld market with a new smartphone that's being called Apple's biggest competitor. Due later this year, the touch-sensitive Palm Pre will make its debut alongside a new Palm operating system called WebOS. We compared both the phone and the software against today's hottest smartphones to see how it stacks up against the competition.

Now that we've seen 2009's gadget lineup, it's time to make sense of all the new features that were thrown our way. In an effort to make your shopping easier, we've created a glossary of what we thought were some of the most important terms at this year's Consumer Electronics Show.