I thought the following article in the Chicago Tribune today provided a nice, easy-to-understand overview of RSS, with a focus on how it can lead you to good deals. I have proven this to be true probably dozens of times. One of the best deals I ever received was via an RSS feed that told me how to get an HP Photosmart photo printer for $7. The retail price was over $120. This was not a rip-off; it was a genuine printer model that makes excellent 4×6 photos and includes a LCD screen to preview each photo. My favorite RSS feeds for deals include dealmac and Techbargains.com, but there are many others.

Link to RSS translates into lots of good info on savings | Chicago Tribune