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10 Ways To Save Money When Buying Gadgets Posted: 13 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT With the technological revolution happening around us, you don’t want to be left behind. You need to have smart gadgets to facilitate your life in a society characterized by high technology. So before you get broke when shopping for techy gadgets, here’s 10 simple ways to save money when buying gadgets:  1. Quality is the best policy. Look for gadgets of best quality at affordable price. Always take into consideration the reliability of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). While original gadgets will be costly, they are in fact more cost-efficient than inferior imitations which will easily break down within just a week after buying it.  2. Look for upgradable gadgets. In this society where advancement is inevitable, never plunge yourself for every latest version shown on the market. Search for gadgets that can’t be outdated in the next 2 years or more. Make sure that its applications can be modified or upgraded.  3. Gadgets of multi-functionality. Search for products that really suit your needs. Of course, you don’t want to buy a cell phone that you can only make a call and send text or mms where there’s a mobile that can do it all: send and receive email and faxes, surf the internet, etc.  4. Buy gadget in a smart way. Check for technicians’ forums and blogs. Others' review of product is important because you can judge whether the product you want to buy worth your investment by others own experience.  5. Ask a friend. Your friends are best source of information regarding the product or the gadget itself. A feedback from a trusted friend’s experience regarding the product is the most reliable. You can also ask them if their selling some of their gadgets.  6. Look for discounts. Keep looking for discounts, coupons, and promos. This can save you a lot of money and with the same money; you may buy more things than others. Isn't it wise enough?  7. Take advantage of deals. There are numerous deals available online that will help you get the worth of your money. You can always visit eBay or Amazon.com or other online stores.  8. Buy at the right time. Always check for midnight sales, holiday sales, etc. Major holidays remain the best times to shop for big purchases, with deep discounts offered on electronics. Also take note that major consumer electronic shows present new and upcoming devices in January, and retailers start around April to make room for these new devices by marking down current inventory.  9. Follow retailers on Twitter or Facebook. In addition to signing up for email newsletters, consider following on Twitter or Facebook any retailers you may purchase from, most of the time, offer unique promotions for their social media followers.  10. Upgrade, buy used, or build your own PC. You can go on line or check tech-magazines for guide to PC Hardware/Reviews, additional tips for finding a laptop or desktop PC for less, including purchasing PCs with less RAM and upgrading the memory yourself, building your own desktop, and purchasing refurbished units. These tips are simple but when you keep them in mind, you will sure get your gadgets at friendlier prices. So whenever you plan on buying gadgets, go back over these tips and make them your friendly shopping guide. Author Bio: This guest post was written by Danny who blogs every day at Android Tablet Fanatic. He currently has a ASUS Eee Pad Transformer and tells every and anybody about it. Related Posts: 10 Ways To Save Money By Using The Internet Ten Ways to Save Money on Car Insurance Save Money Buying A Used Car, But Be Prepared For Repairs 10 Ways To Save Money When Buying Gadgets originally appeared on Canadian Finance Blog on August 13, 2011.

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