Saving 101 Geek Genius: How To Get The Latest Gadgets Without Breaking The Bank Read the Article Open Share Drawer Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) Written by Mint.com Published Apr 4, 2011 3 min read Advertising Disclosure The views expressed on this blog are those of the bloggers, and not necessarily those of Intuit. Third-party blogger may have received compensation for their time and services. Click here to read full disclosure on third-party bloggers. This blog does not provide legal, financial, accounting or tax advice. The content on this blog is "as is" and carries no warranties. Intuit does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content on this blog. After 20 days, comments are closed on posts. Intuit may, but has no obligation to, monitor comments. Comments that include profanity or abusive language will not be posted. Click here to read full Terms of Service. photo: Harshit Sekhon Tired of spending big bucks every time Apple (AAPL) releases a new version of your go-to gadget? (Hint: this happens every year). Then stop. It’s easy to save on everything, from cell phones to laptops, if you know where to look. Frugal tech-shoppers use iPhone apps and police impound sites to score the best and newest gadgets for cheap. Here are five ways to find discounts on all the gadgets you want: RedLaser Bargain hunters swear by RedLaser, a free application for iPhone and Android phones that scans item bar codes to find the merchant that sells it at the lowest price. “This app has saved me so much money,” says Jordan Bucher, a special needs teacher in Missouri. “I love how it lets me scan any product with a barcode to get the best deal”. To use this app, simply scan a product’s barcode. If it won’t scan, you can enter it manually. A list of stores and sites carrying the product will show up on your phone. Don’t have time to purchase the gadgets you find? RedLaser allows you to email yourself a list of products to shop for on your next money-saving excursion. ChinaBuye Where can you get a laptop for under $100? From a wholesale company called ChinaBuye. All products are brand new, and shipping is free no matter which part of the world you call home. Worried about receiving knock-offs or fakes? All electronics are guaranteed new, and come with a one-year warranty. NexTag You’ve probably heard of NexTag, a price comparison site that now boasts 30 million users. You can search for specific products and brands, or browse the rebate section if you don’t have your heart set on a particular item. It’s a great way to potentially save money if you already know the exact item you want. Games Tester Loan Processing Specialist Sarah Horton knows a thing or two about saving money. She spends her days discussing finances with clients around the world, and her evenings — finding ways to raise three children without depriving them of the newest technological advances. “Being a beta tester is a good way to get new technology for cheap or free,” says Sarah, “but you have to find a place that will take you on”. Games Tester is one of those places. While their primary focus is video games and software, they occasionally feature information about other types of beta testing. Most major companies use beta testers, so keep an eye out for openings. Not only will you get new gadgets for cheap or free, you’ll get them before early adopters have access to them. Property Room Between drug busts and other police seizures, a whole lot of ownerless, high-ticket items end up in police custody. Property Room is a unique auction site that allows bidders the chance to purchase lost, stolen, and seized goods from police departments around the country. The NYPD and LAPD are two of the more well-known police departments out of the 1500 law enforcement agencies associated with the Property Room. Low prices make the site a “steal” for the tech-savvy shopper. Shane Snow is Editor-in-chief of Contently.com, which contributed this post exclusively for Mint. Previous Post Lessons In Extreme Couponing Next Post Restaurant Rewards Programs Offer Freebies and Other Dining Deals Written by Mint.com More from Mint.com Browse Related Articles Mint App News Intuit Credit Karma welcomes all Minters! Retirement 101 5 Things the SECURE 2.0 Act changes about retirement Home Buying 101 What Are Homeowners Association (HOA) Fees and What Do … Financial Planning What Are Tax Deductions and Credits? 20 Ways To Save on… Financial Planning What Is Income Tax and How Is It Calculated? Investing 101 The 15 Best Investments for 2023 Investing 101 How To Buy Stocks: A Beginner’s Guide Investing 101 What Is Real Estate Wholesaling? Life What Is A Brushing Scam? Financial Planning WTFinance: Annuities vs Life Insurance