If you are the type of golfer who packs heavy, this is the bag for you. It’s good for trips and weighs 5.9lbs. The white with black trim looks very crisp and has lots of advanced features and pockets.

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This pack is an outstanding performer while not being outrageously expensive. The large size can carry enough gear for a full week of three-season trekking, and it’s as comfortable as anything on the market …
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You can choose if you want this washer in white or silver. The Maytag Bravo X Series MVWX700X has a generous capacity at 3.6 cubic feet. The glass lid always shuts gently thanks to the smooth closing hinge. We were impressed by how fresh and clean clothes came out without having to use a lot of water or detergent. Efficient and quiet, this Energy Star washing machine is a wise purchase.

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If you are looking for safety and engery savings in a space heater, this is the one. The Lifesmart heater does all that in a stylish wooden container. The internal thermostat controls temperature accurately.

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Look at this one if a multi-tasking microwave is high on your list. The Sharp R-820JS functions as a high-powered microwave, convection oven, and grill. It’s attractive sitting on the counter too. Reading the manual is a must, as it includes instructions for programming the oven for all sorts of functions, be it roasting a chicken or making cinnamon rolls.

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The Panasonic SC HTB550, has a lot of buzz building around it due to its dazzling array of features. From Bluetooth, which allows you to stream tunes from your smartphone or…
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This ultra-slim, sleek 3D Blu-ray player that lets users register their DVD collection and access them…
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The Nikon D3100 is a high-quality entry-level digital SLR camera. Beginner to intermediate level photographers will shoot with ease using its intuitive controls and fantastic picture quality … more

One of the best 7″ tablets to date, the Google Nexus 7 will blow many people out of the water. With a gorgeous 1280×800 HD display at 216ppi you are guaranteed the most crisp video ever. This godly tablet has a Quad-core Tegra 3 processor capable of cutting through apps and games like butter. Speaking of butter, project butter on this tablets Jelly Bean Android OS is so smooth it will leave you trembling. Two versions, 8GB and 16GB priced respectively. Google Play is integrated and features tons of apps/movies/tv’shows. This tablet unfortunetly lacks expandability, but with the cloud services its no problem. This tablet is simply our favorite 7” and probably Android tablet period.

Do you need a waterproof, shockproof, and dustproof camcorder? In most cases. Yes. You can take it with you underwater…
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This HD camcorder is a spectacular 2012 model. It is equipped with just about anything you could want in a handheld video camera…
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Nikon has put together an impressive Android powered smart camera for those who want to adopt the technology early. If you don’t have a smartphone, but want to share pictures…read more

The Kindle Fire HD is new to the 2012 market. Amazon crafted this amazing little tablet to be the best of the best for light tablet computing. It comes in 16GB and 32GB sizes with a 1280×800 7” display that features a polarized filter and anti glare technology, it boasts 40% faster Wi-Fi speeds, which will allow 40% faster downloading and streaming. It has a front facing camera, unlimited cloud storage on Amazon at no cost, Amazon instant video for Prime members, a 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor, over 22 million apps, books and more. The Kindle Fire HD is years of perfection stemming from the once plain book reader the Kindle. Don’t confuse this with the Fire HD, the Fire HD is a full featured powerful tablet at a competitive price running Android OS.

Wireless headphones out there tend to stick to small form factors. A little too small sometimes. That can really make one question the sound quality those little things are capable of pumping out. The Sony DRBT50 headphones pack a punch when it comes to sound quality over Bluetooth and they have very effective passive noise cancellation. Since they are over-the-ear Sony was able to put 40mm drivers so you can hear every high and every low. The battery life outlasts just about every other entry on this list too. If you are looking for a little more power in your wireless headphones, these are a very good choice. The DRBT50’s sell on Amazon for $142.88.

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Cookware sets are an integral part of stocking a kitchen with all the necessities. Cuisinart’s cookware set is strong, long lasting, and very nice to look at…
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You can’t go wrong with a name like Ginsu. These knives are going to outlast and outperform many of the competitors knives on the market.Throw in Ginsu’s dedication to quality and you have a great set…
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Keurig is the one making those little k-cups you use every morning. That means only one thing. A brewer from them is going to get it right every time. This is one of the top tier one cup coffee makers on the market. You can program when you want it to turn on and begin its warm up process with a delay start. You can literally have a hot and fresh cup of coffee in one minute. Who knew your morning coffee could be so fast and easy? This one is a little on the expensive side, but it has many options that make it worth it. The 5 cup sizes are a huge plus compared to some of the others that only offer one smaller size. The Keurig B70 can be found on sale for $157.99 to $179.99.

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Kitchenaid has a reputation for quality. This strong, durable, and spacious model is big enough for two loaves worth of dough. You can mix batters with varying textures with the extra durable beater…

One of the best juicers around, this model sits looking powerful on the counter. When it comes down to it, its looks aren’t misleading. It has a 1,000-watt motor that extracts the most juice… more

This dishwasher from GE offers some of the best cleaning performance around for only $379. The clean, blank door is unobtrusive but pleasingly attractive at the same time. With only a recessed handle on the door, adjacent drawers can pull out without hitting…

This is a lower line plasma from Panasonic but still quality oriented. It’s going to give you the best picture quality of this list, but is better suited for medium to darker room lighting. It is on a little over 2.55 inches in depth.

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Now for a 60 inch TV you do want that higher 1080p resolution for sure. This plasma from Samsung is priced exceptionally well and will give you a great home theater type picture experience in dark to low light rooms. It has extras as well like Internet TV capability.

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While on this list we are trying to keep the cost down and not offer too many extras this TV is 3D capable (passive 3D) and has Vizio’s Internet TV Apps and a special Gaming mode all for a less than $500 buck price point.

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This is a great value with a higher 120Hz refresh rate to stop some of that judder during fast motion. We felt one of these should be represented on this list. The TV is lit with traditional LCD lighting rather than LED. It’s also a very nice looking TV.

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A very consistent performer and reliable as the day is long. The 32C120U is a hot seller this year and has an updated speaker system and good black levels with an anti-glare black screen.

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TCL may not be a brand you know well but the TVs are reliable and come with a 2 year warranty. This is an LED backlit unit has has a unique modern look to it. There is more inconsistency from the edge lit LEDs but also more brightness.

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This is the big bro to the 42” LG listed above still with the plasma technology and 720p resolution. The price is smoking for 50 inches and there is a new Triple HXD video processing video chipset to smooth that picture.

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OK a plasma is a must consider in the 42 inch size range. The prices are too good to pass up and though LG typically does not get much consideration in plasma, how can you lose at this price point. This plasma has hot looks to boot, with only .55 inch frame cabinet. The picture is not as bright for daytime viewing.

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OK it’s not 1080p resolution but try to beat the $270 price tag. This little 32 inch unit has clean lines and solid performance even with HD signals. On a TV this size I doubt you will even notice the difference when you have that HD signal pumped into it. It’s a traditional LCD which you might think is not good but they actually have a more uniform color performance than LED backlit TVs.

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For $400 this traditional LCD has lots to offer. It’s not the best looking TV in the market but 40 inches is just a whole lot bigger than what you can get in other brands for $400. It has an anti-glare screen finish otherwise called a matte finish which somewhat inhibits clarity.

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3 Steps Finding the Right Black Friday
Holiday TV Deal Special

How to find the right sale special and not be fooled

People have the perception that it’s easy to find a great deal on black friday or during the holidays but nothing could be farther from the truth. Stores know that bargain hunters abound with cash to spend, so there are lots of tricks to get you to release those funds such as:

1. Bait and Switch
   Stores try to bait you in with that seemingly too good to be true TV price $399 for a 40” LCD TV. Right? Then you get there and, ups, all the $399 off-brand TVs on sale are gone. Sold out. So they steer you toward that “brand” name unit they have great margins in instead.
2. Watch out for Off-brands
   Lot’s of the seemingly great deals promoted are of brands you’ve never heard of (Handspree? Sceptre?) and the quality is just not there. Steer toward your trusted brands and you will have better reliability in general and also be able to get it repaired two years down the road because there are parts available. Even though I have recommended a couple of TCL TVs on this list they both come with a 2 year warranty on labor.
3. Consider your room situation
   Whether or not you get a brighter TV for a brightly lit room is important. It’s good to know a plasma is OK for a darker low light room. Consider the perfect size that you need. Thinking more about exactly what you need will prevent you from “pulling the trigger” on an impulse buy just because it’s on sale.

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