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New software helps shoppers to compare prices for online shopping

Online shopping is quick and easy if you know what you’re looking for, or only have to decide between a couple of products. But it can get tedious and time-consuming if you’re making a purchase that requires lots of comparisons over multiple sites.

Digital Folio, a new, free software product to be announced next week, is a browser add-on that lets you save and view potential product choices in a single place, and quickly see how their prices compare among some major online retailers.

You just drag links to products that interest you into a sidebar right alongside your Web browser. This module stays with you regardless of what website you’re viewing, and its contents can be shared with friends.