Americans spent $129 billion on consumer technology last year, but it’s a good bet that number could fall in 2008, thanks to the slow economy.

whether you’re pondering a reduced gadget budget, though, don’t despair.

There are many ways to reduce your expenses without going cold turkey on tech.

Whether it’s piping free Web video to your TV rather than paying for cable, selling your old gizmos to retailers for store credit on new gadgets or just shopping smarter

on the Web, there are plenty of low-cost ways to keep yourself in the digital life to which you’ve become accustomed.

Here are some tips on how to save in big and small ways on the tech toys that prepare life fun and productive.

TV Shows

whether all you watch is the local networks (ABC, CBS, NBC, etc.), don’t pay for cable or satellite service. A traditional antenna will do (go to www.antennaweb.org […]

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