Smarter Shopping

Comparison Shop While on the Go
You're buying a gift for Dad when you see a camcorder on sale. With a Wireless Application Protocol - enabled phone, you don't have to leave the store to check prices at other retailers; instead, use the phone to comparison shop through PriceGrabber's Web site tailored for wireless devices ( Note: PriceGrabber operate PCWorld.com's shopping tool.)
www.pricegrabber.com/home_wireless.php

Find the Best Online Price for Books
Whether you're looking for Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance or Zen and the Art of Standup Comedy, this site will scour online bookstores to help you find the best for new and used titles.
www.bestwebbuys.com/books

Evaluate Products Before Buying
You may think the world of Bose speakers, but what does the world think of them? Before spending $3000 on a home theater system, discover how past purchasers view the item you're contemplating. ConsumerReview complies opinions on everything from cars to golf clubs, and each review includes a summary and lists of a product's strengths and weaknesses.
www.consumerreview.com

Track Your Package Deliveries
Need to know where the late package from Amazon or EBay is hung up? Packtrack offers a single site for tracking packages from 56 carriers, including Airborne, FedEx, the United States Postal Service, and UPS. Type in the tracking number, and the site tells you where your package was last seen.
www.packtrack.com

Monitor Auctions Across the Net
Expand your auction choices beyond EBay with the BidXS auction search engine. BidXS culls listings from more than 500 auction sites, including EBay, to find the best deal on South Park lunch boxes or whatever else moves your mouse. You can also run searches on your wireless Net-equipped Palm.
www.bidxs.com/be

Learn About Product Recalls
Let's face it: they just don;t make things the way they used to. If it's not exploding gas tanks, it's killer playpens or toxic strawberries. Find out what products have warranted recalls or safety warnings at the FDA's alert archive. The site also includes a link for safety information on medical devices.
www.fda.gov/default.htm

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