Buy.com, dubbed "The Internet Superstore," sells the latest brands at affordable prices in categories ranging from computer hardware and software to books and sporting goods. Buy.com even goes so far as to say it has the "Lowest Prices on Earth." In today's TechSaver Test, we'll see about that!
One of Buy.com's strengths, in my opinion, is that you can make purchases using your account with Google or PayPal. That way, you can use the information you already have stored with these accounts instead of creating an account with Buy.com.
Buy.com has 33 products on sale this week. I chose four--an LG HDTV, wireless n router, iPod speakers, and Energizer LED flashlight--to see if the store's prices are too high or just right. The results surprised me. Find out why, after the jump.
The following Buy.com offers include free shipping. Sales tax is charged for items shipped to the following states: California, Massachusetts, Tennessee, and New York.
LG 47LG90 47" HDTV
(Regularly $2,799.95; Now $1,499.99)--Good Deal!
PCMag rated this impressive LED LCD TV at 4 out of 5, citing its excellent picture contrast and color performance. It offers 120-Hz technology, 1080p resolution, and four HDMI ports. At 46 percent off the list price, the 47LG90 could be a great bargain. And it is! After comparing this deal with prices on Amazon, Best Buy, and others, I found it's by far the best and lowest price around. Good deal verified.
CP Technologies WBR-6001 N_Max Wireless Broadband Router
(Regularly $63.99; Now $25.99)--Good Deal!
Offer valid until July 14, 2009
This 802.11 b/g/n router has an antenna range of 114.83 to 656.17 feet and a transmission speed of 300 Mbps. It's on sale at a drastically reduced price of $25.99, provided you send in the $15 mail-in rebate. But that extra work is going to save you big time; it's the best deal I found! Good deal verified.
Excalibur SoundMaster Floating Speaker
(Regularly $199.99; Now $39.99)--Good Deal!
Here's a fun product for the summer: a floating iPod speaker system for your pool! Just place your iPod into the included dock, keeping it away from the water, of course. The separate, water-resistant floating speaker has a built-in wireless transmitter that is capable of playing your iPod's music right in the pool with you. With savings of a whopping $160, I'm giving you the go to jump on this hot deal; it's the lowest price you'll find. Good deal verified.
Energizer TUF2AA1E HardCase Impact Resistant Handy Torch
(Regularly $29.99; Now $7.99)--Good Deal!
Need a heavy-duty LED flashlight for around the house? This Energizer model can survive a 30-foot drop, is water resistant, and has a 50-hour run time. It's also the most popular item on Buy.com right now. Can you find a price better than $8? Nope! Good deal verified.
Buy.com is the second retailer to pass the TechSaver Test with flying savings colors. (NewEgg was the first.) Congratulations, Buy.com!
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