A new Roku model will be released in early November. The Roku LT will cost $50 and will be the cheapest Roku device on the market. It will be able to stream videos in 720p HD and will require a wireless internet connection. Even though it’s cheaper, the Roku LT will be able to access all of Roku’s video channels including Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon Instant Video. At this price, Roku will be harder than ever to pass up. It’s bound to stuffed in many a stocking this holiday season.

If the market has taught us anything it’s that there is no $500 tablet that has has come close to the success of the iPad. While some companies are still putting out expensive hardware, others are taking the budget route. One of those companies is Velocity Micro. It just announced a couple Android 2.3 tablets that start as low as $239.

Have you ever heard of the Andy Pad? We wouldn’t blame you if you didn’t. Allow us to enlighten you. Andy Pad is the name of a couple upcoming 7-inch Android tablets. They are scheduled to launch through Andy Pad’s site on August 31 for around $210 and $290. Why the different prices? The value is in the specs.

When we think of budget tablets, we tend to think of $349 devices such as the Vizio tablet, The Acer Iconia Tab or to a lesser extent, the Impression 10. Archos has shattered our vision of budget tablets by revealing the pricing for the Arnova 7. At only $99, this 7-inch tablet could go over well with those who aren’t too much into the latest technology.

As popular as tablets have become, it’s rare to see a must-have tablet for under $500. The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is one of the only exceptions to this trend. Fortunately, we’re starting to see some promise in tablets that cost $349 such as the Vizio tablet and the Acer Iconia Tab. Another competitor has just entered the market thanks to Leader International. The company has revealed its $349 budget tablet called the Impression 10.

We often talk about the latest and greatest in terms of smartphones here at Gadgetell, however we also realize that for some — a basic flip phone is all they need or want. That being said, US Cellular has recently launched the Samsung Chrono, which is just that — your basic flip. The Chrono features more »

Rogers has officially launched their budget-minded chatr wireless service. The offer seems simple enough, pick a phone and pick a plan. And the best (or worst) part, there are limited options available. In the case of the calling plans — two. Those interested in chatr can choose between the $35 or $45 per month plan. more »

We often hear about how bad the economy is lately, and with that we also often hear about budget cuts. And as much as I hate to say it, the talk of budget cuts almost seems normal now. Except in the case of the Lake County Jail cutting back the inmates Netflix subscription. Yes, it more »

With the economy the way it is today, more and more people are looking around for ways to pinch pennies and save a buck. Carpooling, being sure to turn off all the lights, and less needless spending are becoming much more of the norm. One big area that many are looking at to try to cut down on is on their cell phone bill. More people are abandoning the high costs of a “regular” cell phone plan that racks them anywhere from an average of $78 and up a month*, and turning to a pay-as-you-go or no contract cell plan. With this in mind, enter Walmart’s latest way to try to offer up the goofy big yellow smiley face to their customers.

The DXG-Riviera HD is from DXG’s Luxe collection of camcorders. It shoots 720p video onto SD cards and has a MSRP of $149.99. Unlike a lot of other pocket camcorders, this DXG is designed to be a fashion accessory. The real question is, “How well does it shoot video?” Keep reading for a full review.