Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Keeping Up With Technology at Home

By Jason Thomas

It seems like everyday there is another company coming out with a newer, better version of whatever the hot tech items are at the time. Nowhere is that more true then when it comes to cell phones. Your new phone, with the most advanced technology on the market, will typicall be replaced by something much more advanced within a year. Cell phones also require you to continuously upgrade your software to support new features, even when you first purchase the phone. Luckily all technology is not improving at a rate as quickly as cell phones, and in some instances you do not need the most recent innovations to have a high quality product.

Another group of products that are constantly being upgraded, as technology improves, are televisions, specifically HDTVs. The big HDTV manufacturers come out with new models on a yearly basis, and these models are always slightly more advanced then the previous year's models. If you are looking to purchase a new HDTV this can be beneficial for you. When the new models come out, last year's models are usually put on sale, which means you can get a new HDTV at a reduced price.

If you are in the market for a new HDTV you should look to see if you can find last year's models on sale. If you see a sale advertised you should look into the manufacturers, to make sure it is a brand you have heard of, and the specific models that are on sale. You can then look up independent ratings on line to see what other people think about that particular HDTV. You do not want to buy an HDTV that is on sale because it is a poor quality TV, as opposed to a TV that is on sale because there is a newer, better model.

Another way to save money when purchasing an HDTV is to purchase the floor model. Most floor models are in good condition, and can be purchased at a discount. If the model you are looking at is on sale, purchasing the floor model is a great way to get an additional discount. A retailer will only sell the floor model if that model is being eliminated, and replaces with a newer model. If you see that an HDTV is on sale then you should look online to see if the manufacturer is replacing the model with a newer one. If this is the case you may be able to get even more savings if the retailer is willing to sell the floor model.

If you need to have the latest and greatest model for every tech device you own, then odds are you are not going to be able to do that without spending some money. If you are looking to buy a new device, like a HDTV, but do not need the latest model to hit the market, then their opportunities to save some money and still get a TV that meets your needs. Look for sales online or in circulars, and research the models that are on sale. You can find great deals this way.

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