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New Gadgets vs. Old Gadgets
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Would You Rather: New Expensive Gadget or Last Year's Model?

Since I write about the newest, shiniest gadgets all day (some of which won't even see a store shelf for months!), I lust after the newest technology on a daily basis.
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Since I write about the newest, shiniest gadgets all day (some of which won't even see a store shelf for months!), I lust after the newest technology on a daily basis. But each time I hit the store and see last year's versions of cameras, video cameras, MP3 players, or any other technology — especially when they're on sale — I'm tempted to pick one up instead. Why spend double (or sometimes triple) the amount of money on a device just because it's new? And it's not just products that are on sale — refurbished devices can work as well as they do brand-new, and sometimes even come with a warranty, too.

When the newer version is slightly superior but more expensive, which would you rather have? A more affordable option that gets the job done, or the brand-new, just-released gadget on the top of its game?

AT&T Sells Refurbished 16GB iPhone 3Gs For Only $49
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Get a Refurbished 16GB iPhone 3GS For $49

Talk about a great deal to kick off your Cyber Monday shopping!
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Talk about a great deal to kick off your Cyber Monday shopping! AT&T is now selling refurbished 16GB iPhone 3GS for only $49. Even better, AT&T will waive the usual $35 activation fee, and each device comes with the same warranty as the new iPhones. Black has already sold out, so scoop a white one up while supplies last (keep in mind, you'll still need to get a two-year AT&T phone plan).

I know some of you are on the fence about buying refurbished gadgets, but when the product is sold with the same warranty as the new device, it's really a great way to get a hot new tech toy on the cheap.

Source: Flickr User William Hook

Get an iPod Touch On the Cheap
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Get an iPod Touch On the Cheap

Sure you love Apple products and all, but you just got a new cell, so you don't need a new iPhone 3G, and you can't justify spending $300 - $500 (depending on size) for a new iPod Touch.
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Sure you love Apple products and all, but you just got a new cell, so you don't need a new iPhone 3G, and you can't justify spending $300 - $500 (depending on size) for a new iPod Touch. For those of you who are cool with purchasing refurbished electronics, the Apple store is offering refurbished 8GB and 16GB versions of the iPod Touch for $50 less than the original price tag. So basically that's $199 for the 8 and $299 for the 16GB. If you're still on the fence about refurbished gadgets, I've only heard good things about Apple since refurb'd products come as good as new — no one would ever know the difference!

Do You Ever Purchase Refurbished Electronics?
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Do You Ever Purchase Refurbished Electronics?

I'm forever finding deals online for "refurbished" iPods, laptops and various other electronics, but I haven't yet taken the plunge and purchased one myself.
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I'm forever finding deals online for "refurbished" iPods, laptops and various other electronics, but I haven't yet taken the plunge and purchased one myself. I must admit, when I'm constantly seeing these "as good as new," half-the-price special offers, it gets hard to turn a blind-eye to this world of refurbishments.

If you've ever checked out the refurbished section on the Apple site, you'll notice all your favorite Apple products at a fraction of the price. What's great about Apple's refurbished products is that they come with a one-year warranty, include all the proper documentation, are repackaged, put through an entire testing process and given a new part and serial number. . . Not too shabby, right?! On that note, do you ever buy refurbished electronics?
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