Would You Rather: New Expensive Gadget or Last Year's Model?


Updated 09/05/10 11:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

New Gadgets vs. Old Gadgets

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 Read more

Get a Refurbished 16GB iPhone 3GS For $49


Updated 11/30/09 9:47 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

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

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 Read more

Get an iPod Touch On the Cheap


Updated 07/30/08 1:58 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 12 comments

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. 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 Read more

Do You Ever Purchase Refurbished Electronics?


Updated 02/08/10 12:42 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 43 comments

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. 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 Read more

Savvy Links: How to Stop Buying Stuff and Start Refurbishing


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How to Refurbish Household Items

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26 Fresh Ways to Reuse an Old Yoga Mat


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26 Ways to Reuse Your Old Yoga Mat

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on FitSugar. By Su Reid-St. John If you’ve just eked your millionth sun salutation out of that thin, raggedy rectangle you call a mat, it might be time to spring for a new one. But what to do with the old? Certainly, you could recycle it or even donate it if it isn’t too far gone, or you could tap your inner Martha and Read more

Savvy Links: 7 Ways to Keep Work Stress Out of Your Relationship


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How to Keep Work Stress Out of Relationships

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Impossibly Cool Ace Hotel Gives Guests Polaroids


Updated 09/09/11 10:47 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Ace Hotel Polaroid Impossible Project

The lodging of choice for the hippest of travelers, Ace Hotel, just announced a partnership with the Impossible Project, the group creating instant film for Polaroid cameras alive. Encouraging guests to capture the spontaneous moment of their experiences at the hotel's four locations in New York, Palm Springs, Portland, and Seattle, Ace is stocking each guest room with a refurbished Polaroid Read more

Bathroom Envy: A Covey of Clawfoot Tubs


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Clawfoot Bathroom Decorating Photos

Fascinating fact: Nearly 3,000 years ago on the island of Crete, the original version of a clawfoot tub was first created. At five feet long, the tub was made of a hard clay material and looked much like the 19th-century clawfoot tub. Good design lasts forever, and this tub is no exception. Today, clawfoot tubs can be found in all styles of bathrooms, from country chic to industrial modern and Read more

Today Only! Get a Verizon Phone For 30 Percent Off


Updated 03/11/11 1:50 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Verizon Online-Only Sale

If you're looking to snag a new Verizon phone, today may be your day! The company is running an online-only sale it's dubbed "Social Friday," though it sadly excludes the iPhone and Droid-branded devices. New and existing customers who sign up for a two-year contract are eligible for the discount, which takes 30 percent off the cost of devices like the Samsung Fascinate, BlackBerry Curve 3G, or Read more