It's tax time, and that
can only mean one thing: a big, fat refund check. (Well, okay, it might mean a
big, fat payment check, in which case this is probably not the post for you.)
Sure, you could put that
extra cash in the bank. Or use it to pay bills or buy food. BO-RING! Wouldn't
you rather treat yourself to a new gadget -- especially if it's one that can
save you money, improve your health, or encourage you to read more?
I've rounded up five
way-cool gadgets that are perfect for tax-refund splurging.
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Newsworthy
A month ago, if you'd asked me what I thought of 3D HDTVs, I'd have
called them a fad, a gimmick, and a waste of money.
Then I bought one.
See, my three-year-old Toshiba flat panel had died a sudden and
unexpected death. It would have cost more to repair it than to
replace it, so I opted for the latter.
Needless to say, I was done with Toshiba. I wanted a TV of roughly
the same size (okay, maybe a little bigger -- prices have come down
quite a bit, after all), but when I started shopping, I had zero
intention of choosing a 3D model.
That's because although I had enjoyed "Avatar" in the movie theater
as much as the next fan, I didn't see much need for 3D at home.
What's more, I'd recently reviewed a 3D-capable home projector, and
although it was kind of cool, the battery-powered "active" glasses
that went with it were a hassle to keep charged -- and ridiculously
overpriced at $100 per pair.
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Stuff We Like
Time to bid goodbye to 2011, as exciting a year in technology as any I can remember. Last week I told you about
my favorite products of the year; now let's talk about the technology trends that helped make it so memorable.
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Stuff We Like
I'm a big fan of big monitors. If you're still squinting into an old 17-inch tube or 19-inch LCD, it's time to think about an upgrade.
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Spotlight Deals