Crowdstorm blog
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Dec 03 2012Last order dates for Christmas 2012
With the countdown to Christmas now on, it's important to get your online shopping in early. If you leave it all too late, then you run the risk of your order not arriving in time for the big day. Here we have rounded up the last order dates for the biggest retailers in the UK to help you keep on track It's important to remember that bad weather can disrupt deliveries, so to avoid any upsets,...
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Oct 09 2012The five key Android vs Apple debates on smartphones and tablets
As someone with a BlackBerry, who used to have Android phones but who also owns (and loves) an iPod Touch, I’d like to say I’m pretty neutral in the whole operating system debate – although as a journalist you always end up falling off the fence in an argument.
And it’s amazing how often you hear the battle of the operating systems debated; in pubs, in trains, in... -
Aug 22 2012New guides and help: Keyboards, shredders & steam irons
In our continuing efforts to give you help and advice on everything we compare the prices of here at Crowdstorm, August has already seen three new guides published.
While you can probably find all kinds of guides to the likes of laptops, cars and fashion items online, we intend to get to grips with the not quite so glamorous of topics too.
This month, for your entertainment and delectation, we've... -
Jul 13 2012Music and mud: Five Crowdstorm festival favourites
We were dismayed last week to see the news that the ‘Rock in the Bog’ festival had been cancelled due to waterlogging – although we can’t help thinking they should’ve seen that coming.
But despite some ridiculously poor weather, some of us will still be able to get some camping in this ‘summer’.
To help you get your bags packed, we’ve picked... -
Jun 12 2012For those who have everything: five strange items you can buy via Crowdstorm
Here at Crowdstorm we're proud to be able to bring you thousands of products at the very best prices, from contact lenses to gazebos and everything in between.
If you want something, the chances are we know where you can get it.
Today though, we've decided to trawl through some of our less common items, and show you some of the more unusual things you can get here.
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May 30 2012Summer inspirations: from camping to cooking
Ah, the great British summer; that wonderful time of year when we cast off our winter layers and laugh in the face of crippling sunburn. It comes but once a year and we love it.
As those long hazy days of runny ice cream and half cooked (yet somehow still burnt) barbequed sausages are drawing nearer, now's a great time to start planning those summer activities. And where better to start than... -
May 10 2012Advanced guide to buying MP3 players
A couple of weeks ago we added a buyers’ guide to the MP3 player section of this site, written for people looking for a new music device.
It covered the basics – such as the difference between an MP3 player and a digital media player, and the advantages disadvantages of a touchscreen – but didn’t look at more sophisticated features. This blog will look a little more deeply into... -
Apr 16 2012How to save: Buying a cheap printer
When it comes to buying hardware, the main consideration is very often the initial outlay – but that’s not always the case.
If, for example, you’re buying a television or laptop, what you pay up front is going to be a strong indicator of the value you’re going to end up with. However, it can be a very different story with printers.
The reason for this is the cost of... -
Apr 12 2012How to buy online: From tumble dryers and washing machines to freezers and toasters
When it comes to buying products online, especially ones you don't know much about, it can be a pretty daunting task. There are a lot of comparison sites out there, but what about advice on what you're comparing?
Here at Crowdstorm we’ve been concentrating hard on getting the right products up online from the best online retailers, giving you the best choices we can.
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Mar 19 2012UK shoppers do more of their retail online than any other major economy
According to researchers from the Boston Consulting Group, around 13.5 per cent of all purchases in the UK since 2010 have been online; the highest percentage of any of the major world economies. As well as this, it is also predicted to keep rising at a strong rate in terms of percentage, with likely expansion of 11 per cent per year from now up until 2016. Even my remedial maths shows that that...
