Entertainment

The internet has completely changed the way we shop and nowhere can this be seen more clearly than in regard to the purchase of music and films. The ability to buy from abroad, download from abroad and even listen to the radio online has revolutionised this form of entertainment. The increased reliance of the internet for entertainment has pushed down the cost of PCs and laptops, making them available to most young people. The following articles will provide some insight in how to get the lowest costs for all forms of entertainment.

Music/DVDs

There are two golden rules for ordering CDs online:

1. Use a comparison website such as best-cd-price.co.uk , dealpond.co.uk + twenga.co.uk

2. Order through a cash-back site** (if possible) paying with a cash-back credit-card** (if you have one)

Delivery charges are the main way in which your cheap deal can be transformed. There is a way around this on Amazon where the minimum spend is £5 for free delivery. Most of the time it will be cheaper to add inexpensive products to your order, to qualify for free delivery rather than pay the postage and packaging charge. The website filleritem.com/uk.html can help you find items to take your order to £5.

DVD websites are much the same as for CDs, so stick to the golden rules noted above when ordering from the following websites:

Websites digitallard.com and find-dvd.co.uk will search all websites for your product and include the cost of postage as part of their comparison.

There is only one area of caution to consider when buying DVDs online and that is the fact that all DVD players come with a specific region code. Double check the different region codes using this link - hometheaterinfo.com/dvd3.htm – Europe is region 2 and the USA is region 1. Ensure you order the right code for your player.

There are numerous websites which can teach you how to adapt your region specific DVD player yourself for free, allowing you to buy cheap DVDs from all over the world.

High Street deals

Many of the music retailers (HMV, WH Smith etc) have regular offers for CDs and DVDs, for example 3 for £20. The supermarkets almost always have a music and DVD department and they can often be just as cheap as the online retailers – without the postage charge. If you wait until a few weeks after the new album or film has come out, the price often drops once the initial hype has died down.

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Laptops

When buying a laptop, there are some key factors you must consider.

Size – Will it be easy for you to carry about with you?

Wifi Capabilities – If you are buying a new laptop most models will come with pre-installed wifi, making it even easier for you to pick up the signal and have internet access around campus.

DVD Drive – Having a DVD drive will allow you to watch films and burn CDs but also to back up all your important information – your essays, course work and dissertation.

Memory - When buying a new laptop you must ensure you have enough RAM and memory space - usually 1GB RAM and 80GB of memory. Unlike home PCs adding additional space onto laptops isn’t so simple – if you think you’ll need extra space at some point choose a laptop with larger memory capabilities.

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Tickets

Going to see your favourite band , the latest film or newest show are all really fun things to do but can be expensive. It is becoming common for ticket agencies to charge their own fee on top of the ticket price, to increase their profits. The following sections have information on the best ways to save money to make your day, or night-out, that little bit better and cheaper.

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