OnlineBeta is a website that allows users to participate in beta tests of unreleased products. Users get a chance to review products from well-known companies such as Logitech, Dell, T-Mobile, Polycom, Kodak, Yahoo and many more. The products range from household items to video games to enterprise class hardware. The website sends only offers that might catch the interest of the users.

To use the service, you must sign up for a free account, and you will be sent offers over the period according to the information you have provided along with the beta product details.

Features

• Free and easy to use.
• Test beta softwares like games, software and more.
• Give feedback to developers and product owners.
• Website sends you only offers that might catch your interest.
• Test products from popular companies including Apple, Logitech and many more.
• Similar tools: BetaBait and InviteShare.

Check out OnlineBeta @ www.onlinebeta.com

eReaderLookup is a website that allows users to compare different eBook readers and choose the best one suited for them. It shows users complete specifications of the available eBook readers along with their price.

All a user has to do is visit the website and they will see a list of options on the main page. Just edit those options to meet your requirements (e.g your budget, maker, storage, etc) and the website will automatically filter out the eBook Reader best suited for you.

Features

• Find cheap eBook readers that meet your needs – it’s not always Kindle or Nook.
• Compare different eBook readers to ensure you get the best reader in your budget with the best specifications.
• Great for people looking to buy an eBook reader – no need to browse websites looking for reviews of different eBook readers.

Check out eReaderLookup @ http://ereaderlookup.com

That is where FactoryReset.com come in. They will show you how to reset all kinds of devices, quickly and easily.

You can use the search function to type in the exact model number of the device you are resetting. You can also browse by equipment type or brand name. They have all kinds of electronic devices, ranging from AV receivers to Wi-Fi devices, and everything in between. They have over 80 televisions, almost 90 video receivers and so much more.

The site is a wiki, so if you notice a device you own isn’t listed, you can add the reset method and help others.

Features:

• Factory reset methods for hundreds of devices.
• Features many categories of electronics.
• Search function to find the model number of your device.
• Editable wiki so you can add a device and help others.

Find FactoryReset @ Factory-Reset.com

Sortable is a website that allows users to to sort products according to the price you want them to be sorted in. The list of products currently available at Sortable includes TV’s, mobile phones, tablets, cameras, and laptops.

To use the service just visit the website, choose the product you wish to sort and choose the price range in which you seek the products at and just click “Go”. Sortable will then provide you a list of items available in that price range – you have further options to customize to get the best product in that specific price range, for example, if you want a phone under $350 price range that has a touch screen, 4G network etc.

Features

• Sort out products quickly and easily from over a variety of vendors.
• Further customization provides you with the product best suited for your needs.
• Service is free to use for anyone.
• Similar tools: TheHDTVGenie, Hidentify, Bestinclass-hdtv, Measy, BestInClass, TestFreaks, allCamReviews and Kallow.
• Read about the Top 7 Semantic Search Engines As An Alternative To Google.

Check out Sortable @ www.sortable.com (via Mashable)

Obviously, with a service like this, there are bound to be some ifs and buts. The Bucks blog at NYTimes offers a nice long critique of the service discussing a lot of points which is beyond the scope of this article. It is recommended that you give that a read too before making your purchase.

Features

• Get extended warranty on products.
• Register product with the site after buying.
• Similar tools: Warrantyelephant.

Check out FreeWarranty.com @ www.freewarranty.com (By Abhijeet from GT Mobiles)

Decide is a website for shoppers of electronic gadgets. The site lists electronics and monitors the drops in their prices. It analyzes price drops and even its own analysis to present the most statistically reliable data. For every item it clearly indicates whether or not right now is the best time to buy it.

But when you are on the go and spot some interesting gadget in a store, you cannot always rush to a computer to check out Decide’s website for the item’s price situation. This is why Decide also offers a free iOS application for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad running iOS version 4.3 or later. Now users can quickly check if their electronics purchases are good ones.

Features:

• A user-friendly web service.
• Lets you check price drops of electronic gadgets.
• Provides predictions of best times to buy electronics.
• Offers an iOS applications.
• Similar tools: GiftGenome, SimplePresent and eBay Instant Sale.
• Also read related article: 3 Google Chrome Extensions to Save $$$ When Shopping Online.

Check out Decide @ www.decide.com (by MOin from Thumb Press)

The website allows you to find “Daily Deals” on different laptops, which are taken from websites such as BestBuy, Amazon, eBay, Newegg, etc. Laptopaholic makes it easier for you to find deals, as it displays all of them on one page.

Using the service is very easy. All a user has to do is search the website for the perfect deal. You can choose your favorite Brand, Store, and even Tags. This allows you to categorize the best deals. If you find a deal that interest you, just click on the “Get It” button and it will lead you to the deal’s page.

Features

• Free and easy to use.
• Find cheap laptop deals.
• Deals from around the web are shown in one place.
• Ability to categorize deals according to brand, tags, etc.

Check out Laptopaholic @ http://www.laptopaholic.com (By Hammad from TechnicallyDigital)

JustBuyThisOne works by aggregating all reviews posted in Reevoo, and then selecting the very best product for each segment based on these reviews. The homepage will display the best camera, microwave, radio, digital SLR, laptop, and even vacuum cleaner and more. Click on one to view the product details where you can also compare prices, read reviews on Reevoo, and view pictures. If the product is not in your price range, Just Buy This One will also offer their best pick in your chosen price range.

Just Buy This One is a useful tool for people who want to only have the best choices available for a sleeker shopping experience.

Demo video:

Features:

• Free; easy to use.
• Selects the best product from any market with aggregated reviews.
• Sleek interface.
• View best products from different price ranges.
• Click product to buy direct.
• Similar tools: gb4less and BestInClass HDTV.

Check out JustBuyThisOne @ www.justbuythisone.com

Non-geeks may call this website a place to sell junk, but this is a great resource nonetheless for people who are looking for hard-to-find electronics. You can search and trade for new and used products, and even barter your wares with other users. As you shop around, you will find items as low as $2 so you can be sure that you get only the cheapest prices here.

To shop for items, you can select from categories like silicon, digital, radio, audio, light and more. Then you can browse for each item to see its price, origin, picture, description and even serial numbers for reference.

The Junkbox is perfect for those needing materials for DIY projects or for selling of stuff you don’t need at home but may still be useful for others.

Features:

• Trading shop for new and used electronic products.
• Find peculiar stuff here.
• Payment system included.
• Search for through categories like passives, silicon, digital, radio, audio, lights, and more.
• Barter your items.
• Search by date and price.
• If you are looking for yard sales in your are, check theseout:  GarageSalesTracker, YardSaleTreasureMap, Gsalr and WeekendTreasure.

Update: The site is no longer functional.

Check out The Junkbox @ www.junkbox.org

GeekAPhone is a free to use website that lets you find a phone best suited to your preferences. You can start by specifying your budget and any phone platform you prefer. A list of top phones will be presented that can be easily filtered using the features you select from the top row of buttons. The best phone is displayed on the left pane while the remaining phones in the list, ordered according to their suitability, are shown on the right.

The site also provides you with phone specifications, videos, and best prices for a phone across the Internet.

Features:

• A user-friendly web service.
• Lets you find the best phone for you.
• Lets you set numerous preferences.
• Provides phone specs, videos, and best prices.
• Similar tools: Google Phone Gallery, PhoneFinder and Amazon Wireless.

Check out GeekAPhone @ www.geekaphone.com (By Umar from AllThatIsApple)