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  • No-contract $30 / $45 Straight Talk wireless plans storm Walmart

    No-contract $30 / $45 Straight Talk wireless plans storm Walmart

    Posted on October 14, 2009 | 6 Comments

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    Remember when TracFone horrified the world with its Straight Talk phone selection back in July? Clearly the suits in Bentonville weren't so scared, as now Walmart is latching on to that very plan and claiming it as its own. In over 3,200 of the outfit's retail stores across America, consumers will be able to snag an admittedly pathetic cellie and a rather decent calling plan for just $30 a month. Three Hamiltons gets you 1,000 voice minutes, 1,000 texts and 30MB of mobile web access, not to mention nationwide coverage and free 411 calls. If that's not quite enough, a $45 per month option provides unlimited everything (voice / SMS / mobile web). Of course, the price of using an antediluvian LG 220, LG Slider 290 or Samsung 451 can't be measured in mere dollars, but hey, humiliation's only temporary -- right?

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  • Walmart launching own pre-paid cell plans

    Walmart launching own pre-paid cell plans

    Posted on October 14, 2009 | No Comments
    Look out Virgin Mobile and Cricket, Walmart is coming for you. The infamous retailer announced today that they are launching their own no-contract cellular service on the 18th, called Straight Talk.

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  • Walmart is now selling the Palm Pre for only $79

    Walmart is now selling the Palm Pre for only $79

    Posted on September 27, 2009 | No Comments
    So ya think that the Pre is still overpriced at $100 from Amazon, eh? Well, if you’re willing to buy the Pre at Walmart and deal with mail-in rebates, you can snag one for only $79.99. This deal is of course for new subscribers that sign a 2-year agreement, but the end price is the cheapest [...]

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  • 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players recalled because they can burn down your house!!!

    1.5 million Durabrand DVD players recalled because they can burn down your house!!!

    Posted on August 21, 2009 | No Comments
    This is what you get. You knew there was a good reason why that Durabrand DVD player only cost $30 at Walmart when the rest averaged $80. It's because they can catch on fire, burn down your house, and kill your cats according to a recall. So far there have been 12 cases of the players overheating with five of them catching on fire and causing property damage. Think of the cats! The recall affects 1.5 million DVD players sold at Walmart from January 2006 to July 2009. Think hard. Is this the DVD player you bought for Grandma?

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  • CrunchDeals: Walmart offers up one free game with purchase of a Wii

    CrunchDeals: Walmart offers up one free game with purchase of a Wii

    Posted on July 26, 2009 | No Comments
    Not to be outdone by Gamestop, Walmart is now offering one free Wii title with the purchase of a Wii system for $249. But are the games any good? Hit the jump to find out.

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