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Hello Cheapskates! Here is the Cheapskate Hall of Fame article for your reading pleasure;

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-cheapskate-hall-of-fame-best-cheap-products-of-all-time/

And here is a link to a deal for one of the Fairywill electric toothbrushes we discussed as well:

https://www.cnet.com/health/brush-for-a-full-year-with-this-ada-approved-electric-toothbrush-for-16/

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Links to topics in this episode:

ColdSnap ice cream maker: https://www.cnet.com/news/coldsnap-ice-cream-maker-pod-technology-ces-2021-keurig-of-ice-cream-product-we-all-need/

Samsung Galaxy S21: https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s21-is-more-like-the-iphone-12-in-some-of-the-worst-ways-no-charger-no-expandable-storage/

Tile trackers: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/A8695665-20D1-4CF6-97C4-4B20A96E8F3D?tag=cnet-buy-button-20

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Hi Cheapskates, Here's a reminder that we have a new email address: [email protected]. Please send us your questions, tips and comments.

We also have a small surprise in at the end of this week's show: Some bloopers. Should we keep including them after the sign-off? Let us know with an email so we know if you're enjoying them or not.

Here are the links to stuff we mentioned in this week's episode:

Amazfit Bip U Pro: https://www.cnet.com/news/the-amazfit-bip-u-pro-smartwatch-for-70-is-pretty-amazing/

CNET’s best soundbars for 2021: https://www.cnet.com/news/best-soundbar/

Sideclick: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Sideclick&ref=bl_dp_s_web_0&tag=cnet-buy-button-20

Couch arm tray tables: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=couch+arm+tray+table&ref=nb_sb_noss_2&tag=cnet-buy-button-20

Solving the dreaded soap-opera effect: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/soap-opera-effect-tom-cruise-wants-you-to-turn-it-off-heres-how/

Epic Games freebies: https://www.epicgames.com/store/en-US/free-games

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Happy New Year, Cheapskates!

Here are the links to the articles and products we talked about in this episode:

Wyze headphones: https://www.cnet.com/news/wyze-headphones-hands-on-sweet-features-and-impressive-anc-for-just-50/

Turn an old laptop into a Chromebook: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-turn-your-old-slow-laptop-into-an-awesome-chromebook-for-your-kids/

Stadia: https://stadia.google.com

CloudReady: https://www.neverware.com/freedownload#intro-text

Repurpose an old iPhone: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/dont-sell-or-trade-in-your-old-iphone-just-yet-8-ways-to-give-it-new-life-at-home/

TextPlus: https://www.cnet.com/news/textnow-just-unveiled-unlimited-free-calling-and-texting-but-data-is-an-optional-extra/

Repurpose an old Android phone: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/9-ingenious-ways-to-give-your-old-android-phone-new-life/

Repurpose an old iPad: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/6-new-uses-for-your-old-ipad/

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It's our last episode before the holidays, so we'll see you again on January 4. But before then, we talked about why the AirPods Max aren't worth it, and a slew of other things. Here are the links that go with this episode:

Cheap(ish) last-minute gifts:

https://establishedtitles.com/ 

https://starregister.org/

Best noise-cancelling headphones under $100:

https://www.cnet.com/news/best-noise-canceling-headphones-under-100-for-2020/

Best over-the-ear headphones:

https://www.cnet.com/news/best-over-ear-headphones-of-2020-bose-sony-and-more/

Rick tried refurbished Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, here's what happened:

https://www.cnet.com/news/i-tried-refurbished-sony-wh-1000xm4-headphones-for-218-heres-what-happened/ 

Cheap Festivus poles:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=festivus+pole&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

https://shop.wagnercompanies.com/festivus-poles

The Match.com commercial with Satan:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmb5ENInqVk

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Here are a few additional resources to help you make smart choices on cheap laptops:

https://www.cnet.com/news/best-laptop-under-500-of-2020-from-hp-lenovo-acer-and-more/

https://www.cnet.com/news/best-cheap-gaming-laptop-under-1000-for-2020/

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We've gone back to the cheap gift well a second time. Here are links to all the gift ideas we discussed on the show:

Rick’s Picks

Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/

Tile: https://www.pntrac.com/t/8-11106-212732-144689?sid=[subid_value]&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetileapp.com%2F&website=318966

Mixtiles: https://mixtiles.com/

Vava: https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/3586864/type/dlg/sid/[subid_value]/https://www.vava.com/products/4k-ultra-short-throw-laser-projector-1

Dave’s Picks

Bias lighting: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tv+bias+lighting&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Philips Hue Light bar: https://www.amazon.com/Philips-White-Color-Ambiance-Double/dp/B07GXB3S7Z/ref=sr_1_4

Backbone: https://playbackbone.com/products/backbone-one

Solar Puff Lantern: https://www.bespokepost.com/store/solight-design-solar-puff-lantern-warm-white

Model Space: https://www.model-space.com/us/

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The show's a little different this week. No deals, no money-saving tips. Rick and Dave chat about the coolest tech they've enjoyed and are thankful for in 2020, with a few hopefully amusing diversions along the way. And bonus feature: It's a short show. We'll be back next week with the usual money-saving tips. You can talk to us at [email protected]. 

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Welcome to the holiday gift guide edition of the Cheapskate Show. Here are links to the gifts we recommended:

Kangaroo doorbell: $20 

https://heykangaroo.com/products/doorbell-camera-chime

Wyze Cam v3: $20

https://wyze.com/wyze-cam-v3.html

My Arcade mini/micro players: $35 -$85

https://www.myarcadegaming.com/collections/mini-arcades

https://www.amazon.com/My-Arcade-Data-Classics-Player/dp/B07BFMY96W/ref=sr_1_3

New Wave Toys Hotline 16000 Mobile Charger: $40

https://www.amazon.com/Replitronics-Hotline-16000-not-machine-specific/dp/B085FQQMCT

Rocketbook: $15 and up

https://getrocketbook.com/collections/notebooks

Amazfit Bip: $70

https://us.amazfit.com/pages/amazfit-bip

PopSocket: $10 and up

https://www.popsockets.com/shop/popgrip?lang=en_US

Ninja Loop: $7+

https://phoneloops.com/collections/phone-grip-strap

Also, here is a link to the Pocketalk translator we discussed on the show:

https://www.cnet.com/news/the-incredible-pocketalk-classic-mobile-translator-is-on-sale-for-99/

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This week on the show, we kick things off with a discussion of KrowdFit: https://www.krowdfit.com/

Today's guest, Lexy Savvides, compares the Apple Watch to the Amazfit Bip, which was one of the cheap bands we discussed on the show:

https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-watch-vs-amazfit-bip-80-alternative-smartwatch

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