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Thursday, September 15, 2016

Newegg.com - Portable 2TB USB Drive $70
Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB Portable USB3.0 Drive for $80, and code ESCENFJ39 applies $10 off. Normally sells for $80. Powers itself through the included USB data cable, so no need to carry a separate power cable.

Most reviews are positive, though some people reported bad drives. Newegg offers a 30-day refund/replacement warranty, and Seagate offers a 2 year replacement warranty. Data losses caused by faulty drives are extremely frustrating experiences, so we suggest doing backups (data copied to 2 or more places) rather than relying on a single drive to store your important data.

Saturday, September 10, 2016

BestBuy.com - Logitech Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad $20
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Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Touchpad for $20 with in-store pickup. Comes with a 2.4GHz USB adapter for connecting to a desktop or laptop computer. Normally sells for about $30.

Beware of a hacking risk when using a wireless keyboard. As a Wired.com writer explains, a nearby hacker can tap into your wireless keyboard. A savvy hacker can:
- Snoop what you are typing (passwords, email addresses, credit card numbers, etc), and
- Inject keystrokes at a rate of 1,000 words per minute, which can hijack your computer with commands like uploading private information or opening a backdoor that the hacker can exploit later.
So if you are security conscious, please be aware of the risks of using wireless keyboards in an office building, apartment complex, or coffee shop where hackers could be close by.

Bluetooth devices are more secure since they use a pairing/approval access method, but are still susceptible to some hackers. We suggest never typing passwords and credit card numbers on any wireless keyboard.

Monday, September 5, 2016

BestBuy.com - 8TB External/Desktop USB Hard Drive for $200
(expired: price raised)

Seagate Backup Plus Hub 8TB External/Desktop USB3.0 Hard Drive for $200 with free shipping. Normally $245 to $260.

Ebay.com - Refurbished Seagate 4TB External Hard Drive for $69
(expired: sold out)

Newegg is selling a refurbished (not new) Seagate Backup Plus 4TB External/Desktop USB Hard Drive for $69 with free shipping. Normally $100 refurbished and $110 new.

Inside is a refurbished 4TB hard drive which would normally sell by itself for at least $90. If you want an internal 4TB hard drive, you could use a screwdriver to remove the drive from its case. Hard drives make relatively cheap backup devices when plugged in to a computer via a hard drive docking station.

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Newegg.com - Deals Today
MicroSD Memory Cards:
- Samsung 16GB MicroSD Card for $6 with code ESCEMHE69
- Samsung 32GB MicroSD Card for $9 with code ESCEMHE72
- Samsung 64GB MicroSD Card for $17 with code ESCEMHE73
- Samsung 128GB MicroSD Card for $35 with code ESCEMHE74
Electronics:
- 2 of TP-Link HS110 Smart Power Plug with Energy Monitoring for $55 ($27.50 each). We have the similar HS100 model, and it works very well. Easy to set up the outlet on Wifi, and control it with the free Kasa app or Amazon Alexa.
Storage:
- Corsair 256GB USB Flash Drive for $60 with code ESCEMHE42 . Normally $66.
- Seagate 2TB Hard Drive for $70 with code ESCEMHE27 . This new model was released in July, and normally sells for $77.
- Seagate Surveillance 6TB Hard Drive for $220 with code ESCEMHE25 . Normally $250. We have the 4TB model of this Surveillance series, and it performs well as a storage drive, as designed. Its performance is a little slow with regular files like photos and backups, but very good with large files (videos).

Thursday, August 25, 2016

Ebay.com - Samsung 500GB SSD for $128
Newegg is selling a Samsung 750-EVO Series 500GB Solid State Drive for $128 through their Ebay store. Normally sells for $139, and a good value at 26¢ per GB. In our opinion, Samsung makes some of the best quality SSDs on the market, and this model has a good 3-year warranty.

Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Amazon.com - Computer Accessories Deals
Deals on the list include:
- Targus Ascend Laptop Backpack for $10. Normally $25 to $33.
- Razer Goliathus Soft Mouse Mat, Medium for $14. Normally at least $20, and is fairly large at 14x10 inches.
- Netgear Nighthawk X4 Wifi Router for $175. Normally $200.
- Netgear 8-Port Gigabit Switch for $25. Normally $33.

Monday, August 15, 2016

Amazon.com - 60GB SSD for $20
(expired)

$20 is a great price for a 60GB 2.5" solid state drive. This deal is only available very early in the morning, and expires around 7am Eastern.

Update: Price raised, but they have a 240GB version for $65 ($10 less than normal).

Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Newegg.com - 4TB Hard Drive for $120, 6TB for $180
- Western Digital Blue 4TB Hard Drive for $120 with code ESCEMEN25 . Normally $130.
- Toshiba X300 6TB Hard Drive for $180 with code ESCEMEN24 . Normally $195

Monday, August 1, 2016

Amazon.com - Transcend 32GB SD Card $8, 128GB for $20
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- Transcend 32GB Secure Digital (SDHC) Class-10/UHS-1 Memory Card for $8
- Transcend 128GB Secure Digital (SDXC) Class-10/UHS-1 Memory Card for $30
These normally sell for 50% more. There are some negative reviews, but most people love these cards. We have one, but not yet used it.

Its performance appears worse than a Sony SD Card. Its 64GB is available for $15, same per-GB price as the Transcend 128GB but should perform much better.

Friday, July 29, 2016

Newegg.com - Refurbished 2TB Hard Drive for $30
Refurbished (not new) HGST/Hitachi Ultrastar 2TB 7200rpm 3.5" Hard Drive for $30. It is a 7200rpm drive which performs better than a regular 2TB drive, but can be more susceptible to failure due to heat.

Only recommended in a fileserver with RAID. Old hardware RAID controllers are very cheap on Ebay (such as the 9650SE cards which support up to 2TB drives). We built one fileserver with 5 refurbished 2TB drives from Newegg, and 2 of them failed within 2 months. Both were replaced by their 90-day warranty. This can be a hassle, but you can get a lot of storage for cheap from Newegg's refurbished drives.

As an alternative, Newegg is also selling a Seagate 4TB 3.5" Hard Drive for $105 with code EMCELGN68 today. Normally $115. Or, a Toshiba 5TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $145 with code 07294DAY92 or ESCELGN23 (normally $153).

Walmart.com - Logitech Wireless Keyboard with Touchpad $20
Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 with Touchpad for $19.92 with free shipping or in-store pickup. Comes with a 2.4GHz USB adapter for connecting to a desktop or laptop computer. Normally sells for about $31.

Beware that wireless keyboards are susceptible to hackers. As a Wired.com writer explains, a nearby hacker can tap into your keyboard. They can either:
- Listen to what you are typing (passwords, email addresses, credit card numbers, etc), and
- Inject keystrokes at a rate of 1,000 words per minute, which can hijack your computer with commands like uploading private information or opening a backdoor that the hacker can exploit later.
So if you are security conscious, please be aware of the risks of using wireless keyboards in an office building, apartment complex, or coffee shop where hackers can be close by.

Thursday, July 28, 2016

Amazon.com - 240GB SSD for $47
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Silicon Power S55 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive for $47 tonight.

This uses a newer "TLC" memory cell type. It is very fast, but not as reliable as a regular SSD. While this one does have positive reviews, some have been known to fail after just a few months. Other than for use as a temporary drive or spare computer, we recommend avoiding TLC-based drives for now.

Monday, July 18, 2016

Newegg.com - 8GB Desktop PC Memory for $30
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A pair of 4GB memory (8GB in the pack) for desktop computers for $30. Two of these packs would total 16GB of memory, plenty for most desktop PCs. This G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3 4GB memory is some of the best quality memory for desktop PCs, and normally sells for at least $36 for the pack. If you are building or upgrading a PC and need DDR3 memory, G.Skill Ripjaws are some of the best.

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Amazon.com - Deals Today for Prime Members
Today is their Prime Day, where hundreds of items are on sale for Amazon Prime members only. Prime membership is $99 per year, and has a free 1-month trial for new members.

Some deals worth mentioning, that are only available for Prime members. Note: Some deals are only available for 1-4 hours, and may expire soon after this posting.

Amazon Promotions:
- Buy a $50 Amazon Gift Card, get $10 Promo Credit today only. Use code GCPRIME16 during checkout of the $50 gift card.
- Amazon Dash Buttons for $1 each, and get a $4.99 credit after your first press.
Clothing:
- 30% off of Clothing, Shoes, Jewelry, and Watches. For Prime members only, and automatic discount applies during checkout.
- Russel Athletic Men's Basic Cotton T-Shirt for about $5 with automatic Prime discount during checkout. Only available for Prime members, and prices vary slightly depending on color and size.
Home and Kitchen:
- Insta Pot IP-DUO60 6qt Pressure Cooker for $70 with Prime only. We purchased it for the same price when it was on sale during Black Friday last year, and love it. We call it our "kitchen robot" since healthy food can be made super easy. Brown rice and potatoes cook in one-third the time, and soups taste incredible. If you want to get more into healthy cooking, I cannot recommend anything better than this (except maybe the Bluetooth/App version which costs a bit more).
- (Expired) iRobot Roomba 614 Robot Vacuum for $250. Normally at least $350.
- Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries Electric Toothbrush with Pressure Sensor and App for $90.
- (Expired) Cable Matters 6-Outlet Wall Mount Surge Protector with USB Charging for $11.19
- (Expired) Cube Key Finder for $20. Normally $25. Helps find your keys and phone when lost in the house.
- (Expired) Dog Hardness Chest Strap with GoPro Camera Mount for $11. Normally $15.
- Coast HP1 Focusing 190-Lumen LED Flashlight for $7.75. Looks like an amazing value, has a lot of positive reviews, and normally sells for at least $9.
Amazon items:
- Amazon Fire TV Stick for $25. Usually on sale at this price about 2 times per year.
- Amazon Echo for $130
- Kindle eReader for $50. Normally $60 to $80.
- Amcrest ProHD 1080p Wifi Home Camera for $78 or $79. Normally about $100.
Lifestyle:
- (Expired) $50 Hotels.com Gift Card for $40. It is a real gift card that never expires until fully used.
Computers, Networking, Technology items:
- (Expired) Asus RT-N12 Wireless Router for $20. Normally at least $28. We had a more expensive Asus router (model RT-N66U) which broke in a month.
- (Expired) TP-Link 5-Port Gigabit Managed Switch for $23. Sometimes on sale for $25, normally sold for $30. We have one, and it works fairly well. Can log in to the switch with downloadable software, view network statistics, and do basic management features like forcing ports to certain speeds.
- (Expired) TP-Link Powerline Outlet Networking Kit for $35. Connects the network between two rooms, that are too far away to use a Wifi bridge. Normally $45.
- Seagate 8TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $240 with automatic Prime discount.
- (Expired) Orico Portable 2.5" Hard Drive Enclosure for $5.60 to $8. Available in several colors and USB and USB3.0. Newegg also had it on sale for the same price recently.
- Gunnar Optiks Computer Glasses for $40 to $45. We used one for a while, and it does help prevent eyestrain (headaches) when staring at a bright screen for long periods of time. However it alone is not fully effective. Only frequent breaks, eye exercises, low screen brightness and lots of ambient light can truly prevent eyestrain.
- 16GB Desktop PC DDR3 Memory: Crucial Ballistic Sport 2x8GB DDR3 Memory for $47 with automatic Prime discount today. Normally at least $60.
Camera:
- (Expired) Chromo 160-LED Flash for SLR Cameras for $20.50. Normally at least $25.
- Transcend 128GB Secure Digital (SDXC) Class-10 Memory Card for $30 with automatic Prime discount. Excellent reviews, great for SLR cameras.
- (Expired) USA Gear FlexArmor X SLR Camera Case for $13. Normally $17, and has positive reviews.
Electronics:
- (Expired) Belkin 3-Outlet Travel Surge Protector and 2 USB Charging Ports for $14. Normally $19. Weighs 3.2 ounces.
- Poweradd 2-Outlet and 2 USB Portable Travel Charger for $14. Normally at least $17. Weighs 7oz, and looks super useful for someone who travels.
- Kmashi 10,000mAh Portable Battery Charger for $11. Weighs 0.6 pounds. Reviews say it does not have pass-through charging, so it cannot charge your devices while its internal battery is charging. This is a big downside, in our opinion.
Also, throughout Amazon today, look for a blue "Prime Day Deal" flag next to a product which has a lower checkout price than the regular price. You can search for such items with automatic discounts during checkout.

Monday, July 11, 2016

Newegg.com - Seagate 2TB Hybrid Hard Drive $85
Seagate (ST2000DX001) 2TB Hard Drive with built-in caching 8GB SSD for $85 today. Normally about $95. We have not used this drive, but reviews say it is one of the best-performing hard drives in the consumer market, and good value at 4.25¢ per GB. Its SSD caching helps improve performance, while still giving 2TB of storage space.

It has mostly positive reviews, but some people say their drives failed soon after receiving it. If you need a hard drive with better reliability, check out a Western Digital Blue (slower, but priced better at 3¢ per GB), or a Western Digital Black 2TB for $110 with code ESCELFF22 (expensive, reliable, 5-year warranty).

Wednesday, July 6, 2016

Woot.com - Toshiba Wifi 128GB Portable SSD for $55
$50 plus $5 shipping.

According to the reviews, it provides 128GB of portable storage with the included USB cable or its own Wifi. Even if you are not on a Wifi network, your Wifi devices can wirelessly copy files onto this portable SSD.

It seems to work well, but with some frustrations.

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Amazon.com - 120GB SSD for $31
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Silicon Power S55 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive for $30.60 tonight.

Note, it uses a newer "TLC" memory cell type, which we believe to be somewhat unreliable. While TLC drives do perform very well, some have been known to fail. We would not use this kind of cheap SSD for our laptops or desktop computers. That being said, it does have positive reviews on Newegg, and mixed reviews on Amazon.

Monday, June 27, 2016

Newegg.com - A-Data 960GB Solid State Drive for $193
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A-Data Premier SP550 960GB 2.5" SSD for $193 today. Normally $210 and other similar capacity SSDs sell for at least $200.