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Here's Why You Should Never Pay Full Price for an iTunes Gift Card

By Donna Doyle, DealNews Head of Editorial

Looking to save on all things digital at Apple? iTunes gift card deals are among the most popular store credit offers we see at DealNews. Before you go crazy at the first iTunes gift card sale you see, here's the skinny on where and when to shop — in handy infographic form, no less!

Published March 22, 2017

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Don't Shop at CardCash Unless You Know How it Works

By Alan Byrne, DealNews Editor

CardCash comes with more caveats than our usual listings, so it's important to understand how the site works. The good news is, with a little bit of prudence and knowledge, you'll be saving on gift cards in no time.

Published August 31, 2016

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Don't Pay More Than This for a College Laptop

By Stephen Slaybaugh, DealNews Contributing Writer

Your coed will benefit from having a laptop in their backpack. To help you get the best deal, we've set down some guidelines on what your student needs from a laptop and what you should spend.

Published July 21, 2016

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7 Things You Need to Know About the iPhone SE

By Julie Ramhold, DealNews Senior Staff Writer/Consumer Analyst

Apple just announced the iPhone SE. Although the specs are familiar, this tiny smartphone holds one big surprise — its starting price.

Published March 21, 2016

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Did Apple Quietly Cancel Its Annual Back-to-School Sale?

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

Apple's back-to-school sale has been around for over a decade, and it typically debuts in June or early July. But the sale has yet to make an appearance so far this year. Does this signal the end of Apple's annual summer sale?

Published July 16, 2015

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Most College Students Shouldn't Spend More Than $500 on a Laptop

By Simon Hill, DealNews Contributing Writer

Opting for a laptop with all of today's bells and whistles can quickly push your back-to-school purchase into the $800+ price range, but does the average student really need so many features? We look at which students might have heavier needs, and which can be satisfied with most mainstream laptops.

Published July 16, 2015

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Whole Foods Will Open a Cheaper Chain Next Year

By Erin Coduti, DealNews Contributing Writer

"Whole Paycheck" is targeting budget-conscious younger shoppers with a new chain of stores. But details are light, and Trader Joe's already has the lead.

Published May 15, 2015

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VIDEO: Does the Color of Your Food Matter?

By Jeff Somogyi, Louis Ramirez, Dan Leadbetter

Kraft recently announced that they've figured out a way to remove the artificial yellow dyes from their classic macaroni and cheese, but still keep the nuclear orange glow! In this short video, our experts discuss how important colors are when it comes to food.

Published April 22, 2015

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VIDEO: Lab-Grown Burgers Are Cheaper, But Still Gross?

By Jeff Somogyi, Louis Ramirez, Dan Leadbetter

The price of lab-grown meat has dropped from $325,000 to around $11 in just two years! In this brief video, our experts discuss if a lower price makes it more appealing, or if the whole "grown in a lab" thing is gross.

Published April 15, 2015

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7 Money-Saving Tips From 'Broad City'

By Benjamin Glaser, DealNews Contributing Writer

Abbi and Ilana may be the most realistic budget-conscious characters on TV. We look at their deal-seeking ways, from free food to coupons to even more free food.

Published April 10, 2015

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Here's When You'll See the First Apple Watch Deals

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

The Apple Watch may have haute couture written all over it, but that doesn't make it impervious to deals. Here's how you can dodge Apple's list price and snag a new Apple Watch for a few bucks less.

Published March 9, 2015

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You Can Now Get HBO Without Cable for $15 Per Month... But on Apple Devices Only

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

Apple is looking to court cord cutters with a new $69 Apple TV. The company also announced an exclusive with HBO, getting access to the studio's standalone streaming service for $15 per month.

Published March 9, 2015

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8 Foods That Will Be More Expensive This Spring

By Lou Carlozo, DealNews Contributing Writer

Eggs, fine wine, and grapefruit are just a few of the foods that could increase in price this spring. But there are some alternatives.

Published February 23, 2015

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VIDEO: What Would an Apple Car Be Like?

By Jeff Somogyi, Dan Leadbetter, Louis Ramirez

If the rumors we've been hearing are true, then Apple is working on an electric car! Our experts discuss how, exactly, Apple could possibly change cars as we know them.

Published February 18, 2015

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VIDEO: What Foods From Your Childhood Do You Wish Would Come Back?

By Jeff Somogyi, Louis Ramirez, Dan Leadbetter

As evidenced by the return of "nostalgia cereals" like French Toast Crunch and Strawberry Honeycombs, it's clear that food companies are ready to re-introduce foods from our childhoods, just to squeeze a couple of nostalgia dollars out of us. In this video, our experts ponder what foods they'd love to see back on store shelves.

Published January 21, 2015

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Another iPad mini?! When to Get a Deal on Each Generation of the mini

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

By now, most consumers know that the iPad mini 3 and its predecessor are essentially the same tablet. But many don't know how retailers will react now that there are three generations of iPad mini tablets on the market simultaneously. We've analyzed the iPad mini landscape to let you know which mini tablet you should buy and at what price.

Published October 20, 2014

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For Most People, the New iPad mini 3 is a Waste of $100

By Lindsay Sakraida, DealNews Contributing Writer

During Apple's event today, Tim Cook and crew barely mentioned the iPad mini 3; in fact, they uttered a few short words about the new device, despite previously spending at least 10 minutes fawning over the updates on the iPad Air 2. Why, exactly, did Apple downplay its own product announcement? Probably because the iPad mini was barely updated at all.

Published October 16, 2014

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Let's Make Fun of the Toys That Kids Will Want for the Holidays This Year!

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews Contributing Writer

Toys "R" Us just released its list of the most anticipated toys for the holidays. (And yes, it is only October.) If you have a kid in your life, you'd better familiarize yourself with this selection of playthings. To make it a tad easier, we've cherry-picked our favorite five toys.

Published September 25, 2014

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When to Buy a Mac or Apple Device: Save Money With Careful Timing

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

These days, Apple deals are easy to find, but when you buy your Apple kit is just as important as where you buy it. We took a deep look at the deal life cycle of four landmark Apple devices, and as it turns out, you can save a sizable sum right before, and after, an Apple device is updated.

Published September 23, 2014

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When to Get the Best Price on a MacBook Air

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

The MacBook Air has gone from being Apple's priciest notebook to being its cheapest, entry-level machine; just this April, Apple refreshed its 11" MacBook Air for the fourth time and simultaneously lowered the retail price to $899. That cut was unexpected, but appreciated — namely because it has driven deals prices for the MacBook Air to new lows. If you're on the hunt for a MacBook Air deal, when can you expect the best prices?

Published September 23, 2014

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Why You Shouldn't Pay More Than $399 for the iPad Air

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

The rumor mill has been buzzing for some time now, and the word is that Apple will release new iPads in October. That wouldn't be surprising since the company did so last year too. This predictability is extremely useful for the dealhunter, because it becomes easier to predict when you'll find the best deals.

Published September 23, 2014

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When to Get the Best Price on an iPhone

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

Although iPhone deals were initially hard to come by, retailers like Walmart and Best Buy have now changed the deal industry by discounting new iPhones just days after their announcement. So bargain hunters are faced with a new dilemma: When exactly can you get the best deal on the iPhone of your choice? We took a look at our deals from the past three years to find out how discounts roll out during the life cycle of Apple's smartphone.

Published September 23, 2014

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Rumor Roundup: Is an Obi Wan Kenobi Movie in the Works?

By Jeff Somogyi, DealNews Contributing Writer

Are you tired of reading rumors about the latest technology? Sick of hearing insane hearsay about Apple, Google, Microsoft, and more? Well, neither are we! Hooray! That's why we put all the latest biz-buzz from the internet into one place, the Rumor Roundup!

Published September 19, 2014

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How 'Frozen' and the World Series Will Affect Your Shopping This Fall

By Lou Carlozo, DealNews Contributing Writer

If you're a retailer hoping to cash in on unpredictable events like sports championships or costume trends, it becomes something of both a science and a gamble. To find out how different kinds of stores work the stocking game year round — and how shoppers can benefit — we spoke with a retail expert to get the inside scoop.

Published September 15, 2014

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Money & Laundering: A Guide to Finding the Right Washer and Dryer

By Elizabeth Harper, DealNews Contributing Writer

Whether you're buying your first washer to eliminate trips to the laundromat, or replacing a decade-old workhorse, the options now available on the market make for a confusing buying decision. But picking out a new washer and dryer doesn't have to be a complicated choice: we'll walk you through what is and isn't important to try to help you make the best buying decision.

Published September 11, 2014

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Ikea's 'bookbook' Ad Mocks Apple in a Brilliant Way

By Benjamin Glaser, DealNews Contributing Writer

Ikea — the Swedish budget furniture giant that knows a thing or two about simple, iconic design — just released a product video for the cutting-edge intuitive technology embodied in its "bookbook™" — also known as the 2015 Ikea print catalog. The store's jab at Apple's gushing, talking-head product videos quickly became one of our favorite Apple parodies.

Published September 4, 2014

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Guess Which Popular Laptop Brand Actually Offers Amazing TV Deals

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

Dell's name is synonymous with budget computers, so it's no surprise that the home of the Inspiron is the last place you'd turn to for TV deals. However, although Dell lacks the physical presence of its brick-and-mortar rivals, it's beating both Best Buy and Walmart in the art of the TV deal.

Published August 21, 2014

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'Antiques Roadshow' Appraised a 2008 Flatscreen TV and It's Hilarious

By Michael Bonebright, DealNews Former Senior Blog Editor

A journalist brought his 2008 Toshiba TV to Antiques Roadshow to be appraised, and the results are kind of hilarious.

Published August 18, 2014

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Online College Stores Charge 35% More for Laptops

By Louis Ramirez, DealNews Contributing Writer

Campus bookstores are renown for their price gouging, but it turns out textbooks aren't the only items they sell at a premium. We looked at the online bookstores of six universities and found that laptops and tablets are also sold at higher-than-average prices, sometimes costing up to 135% more than outside prices.

Published August 12, 2014

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ICYMI: How to Get the iPhone 6 for Free (Kind Of)

By Simon Hill, DealNews Contributing Writer

iPhones retain their value better than any other smartphone brand, but the value of older iPhones will fall immediately when the iPhone 6 is released, and it will keep on dropping as more and more people sell or trade-in their current iPhone in order to upgrade. To help you avoid this fate, we've compiled a guide to how to get the most for your old iPhone — which can in turn cover the subsidized cost of the next model.

Published July 29, 2014

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Deal Shoppers, This is Your Life: A Week in the Shoes of a Savvy Consumer

By Lindsay Sakraida, DealNews Contributing Writer

We took a look at traffic on our app, website, and emails, and unearthed some fascinating trends; like, for example, the fact that app usage spikes at noon. (Might you all be reading this during your lunch break?)

Published July 24, 2014

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Why All the Perks? Because You'll Spend 68% More With Amazon Prime

By Michael Bonebright, DealNews Former Senior Blog Editor

Despite the fact that a recent poll found that Amazon Prime subscribers aren't all that interested in the program's non-shipping benefits, Amazon still offers a growing stable of perks to draw in more $99-per-year subscribers. In fact, every perk, every app, and even every piece of Amazon hardware is designed with a singular purpose: to draw you into the Amazon ecosystem, by way of a Prime subscription, so you can ultimately spend more money.

Published July 16, 2014

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