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- Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset for $40
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset for $40 with free shipping.
Most stores sell it for around $80.
The reviews are pretty good, and its carrying case also acts as an rechargeable battery pack.
It's an amazing value, and this may be one of the best deals around for any kind of Bluetooth headset.
If you're one of those people who are tired of going through so many mediocre Bluetooth headsets and just want to finally find the best at any cost, check out a Plantronics Discovery 975 Headset for $81 after shipping fee.
It's rated one of the best on the market.
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- Seagate 250GB Hard Drive for $38
Seagate 250GB Serial-ATA Hard Drive for $38 with free shipping.
Unlike most other bare hard drives sold by Amazon, the pictures show they ship it in proper packaging.
Some drives, such as their Western Digital inventory, have been known to arrive damaged protected only by a small, loose pillow in a large box.
Other stores sell this drive for $45.
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- Casio Exilim Water-resistant slim digital camera $230
Casio Exilim EX-G1 Endurance Digital Camera with 3x optical zoom for $250, and coupon 1CASIOG1 gives $20 off during checkout.
It's water resistant up to 3 meters deep (about 10 feet).
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- Pair of 2-way GMRS Radios for $30 (expired)
A pair of Midland LXT480VP3 22-Channel 2-Way Radios with charging station for $30 with free shipping.
The pair usually sells for around $60.
The real world range is about 1-2 miles in an area of trees, hills, or buildings.
Everyone has cell phones these days, but we found two-way radios come in handy
hiking or skiing in the mountains or forest, where cell phones have little or no signal reception.
on a cruise ship, where cell phones don't work at all.
driving in a caravan on the road, so the leader and follower can hook the radio's belt clip to their seatbelt to stay in constant contact without frequent calls their phones.
For example, "we're moving into the right lane to pass this car," or "hey, do you feel like pulling over at this rest stop?"
for employees to keep in constant contact within a large restaurant, a retail store, or construction site.
The more radios you have, the more people can communicate on the same frequencies.
A cool-looking pair of headsets with mic can also be added for $23.
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- X-Men 8-disc Blu-Ray Complete Movie Set for $51 (expired)
The Blu-Ray Set includes all 4 X-Men movies in high definition.
Most stores usually sell just the first 3 X-Men movies on Blu-Ray for around $63, so $51 for all 4 seems like a pretty good deal.
Blu-Ray disc player is required to play Blu-Ray discs.
Sunday, February 14, 2010
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- Logitech G500 Laser Mouse for $35 after rebate (expired)
Logitech G500 is the new version of the very popular G5 Laser Mouse.
It's wired (not wireless), but still highly rated and a very good deal at $50 with free shipping.
A $15 mail-in rebate is also available.
Like the G5, this has an adjustable weight cartridge allowing you to make the mouse as heavy as you feel comfortable with.
The laser sensor produces more smooth mouse movements than most other mice around this price.
It's meant for desktop computer use, but we recommend it for laptops as well.
Make it lightweight for easy travel with the laptop, and we found the G5 was move comfortable than the mini mice designed for laptops.
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- Panasonic 32" LCD 1080p HDTV $380 (expired)
Panasonic TC-L32S1 32" LCD 1080p HDTV for $380 with free shipping.
While it is the 2009 model, it has pretty good specs for the price, 3 HDMI inputs, and a Secure Digital card reader.
Most other stores sell it for around $470.
This is a pre-order, which ships in a few days.
A $10 coupon toward a future Amazon game purchase is added to your account 2 days after your order ships.
Immediately after purchase of Bioshock 2, you may receive another coupon code valid for $5 credit on TV video on demand, which is not to be confused with the $10 future game credit which you will receive later.
Bioshock 2 has good previews, and some videos can be seen on their website.
The first Bioshock game was rated as one of the best first-person-shooter games of all time.
Since Bioshock 2 is a sequel to the original, playing Bioshock before buying Bioshock 2 is cheap and is recommended.
If you don't like Bioshock, you probably won't like Bioshock 2.
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- Sylvania Blu-Ray Player $90 (expired)
Sylvania NB530SLX Blu-Ray Disc Player for $90 today only.
Plays CDs, DVDs, and Blu-Ray discs (regular and burnt media).
No Blu-Ray Live or other Internet-related features.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
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- 16GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $30
HP 16GB Secure Digital SDHC Memory Card for $30 with free shipping.
Most stores sell this and other 16GB SD cards for at least $35.
This is a pre-order, which ships on or around February 9.
A $10 coupon toward a future Amazon game purchase is added to your account 2 days after Bioshock 2 ships.
Immediately after purchase of Bioshock 2, you may receive another coupon code valid for $5 credit on TV video on demand, which is not the $10 future game credit.
Each TV video on demand costs about $3 per episode or about $20 to $40 for a season.
Their video on demand is for previous TV show seasons; to watch more recent TV seasons, check out free services like NBC.com and Hulu.
Bioshock 2 has good previews, and some videos can be seen on their website.
The first Bioshock game was rated as one of the best first-person-shooter games of all time.
Since Bioshock 2 is a sequel to the original, playing Bioshock before buying Bioshock 2 is cheap and is recommended.
If you don't like Bioshock, you probably won't like Bioshock 2.
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- Harmony 700 Universal Remote Control for $105 after rebate (expired)
Logitech Harmony 700 Universal Remote Control for $120 with free shipping (about the same price as other stores), but they also have a $15 mail-in rebate available if postmarked by Feb 22.
Most other stores sell this camera for at least $50 more.
Each lens normally costs $125 to $200, so paying an extra $100 for 2 lenses is a good deal.
If you just need a simple camera with good optical zoom, there are far cheaper deals than this.
SLR cameras have many adjustments that help produce better quality photos, but are really meant for photo enthusiasts and professionals.
This is a pre-order, which ships on or around February 9.
A $10 coupon toward a future Amazon game purchase is added to your account 2 days after Bioshock 2 ships.
Immediately after purchase of Bioshock 2, you may receive another coupon code valid for $5 credit on TV video on demand, which is not the $10 future game credit.
Each TV video on demand costs about $3 per episode or about $20 to $40 for a season.
Their video on demand is for previous TV show seasons; to watch more recent TV seasons, check out free services like NBC.com and Hulu.
Bioshock 2 has good previews, and some videos can be seen on their website.
The first Bioshock game was rated as one of the best first-person-shooter games of all time.
Since Bioshock 2 is a sequel to the original, playing Bioshock before buying Bioshock 2 is cheap and is recommended.
If you don't like Bioshock, you probably won't like Bioshock 2.
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- Onkyo TX-SR707 A/V Receiver for $479
Onkyo TX-SR707 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver for $479 with free shipping.
Most stores sell it for around $600.
Also a Onlyo TX-NR807 Networked 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver for $730.
Most stores sell it for around $800.
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- Slim CD/DVD Burner USB Drive for $45
External/USB Slim Samsung 8x CD/DVD Burner Drive for $45 with free shipping.
It's a small drive, easily portable and fits in a laptop bag, handy for someone with a laptop without a built-in CD/DVD drive.
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- Garmin 265WT GPS for $160
Garmin Nuvi 265WT for $160 with free ground shipping.
It includes lifetime traffic updates, and most other stores sell it for around $190.
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- Garmin 855 GPS for $160
Garmin Nuvi 855 GPS for $160 with free shipping.
Other stores sell it for at least $15 more.
Guaranteed Christmas delivery when selecting 2-day shipping, which is free.
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- 16GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $30
HP 16GB Secure Digital SDHC Memory Card for $30 with free shipping.
Most stores sell this and other 16GB SD cards for at least $35.
Free shipping with a $25+ order.
Beware that some board games may include small pieces which may be a choaking hazard for children under 3.
For orders placed today or tomorrow with guaranteed delivery by December 24, you need to select
standard shipping
or sign up for a free trial to Amazon Prime if you haven't had a trial yet already.
With Prime free trial, you can place as many Amazon orders as you want with free 2-day shipping, then cancel within 4 weeks to avoid a hefty annual fee.
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- Nikon L100 Digital Camera for $184
Nikon Coolpix L100 Digital Camera with 10 megapixels and 15x image stabilized optical zoom for $183.46 with free shipping.
During checkout, you can select free 2-day shipping if you agree to a 1-month free trial to Amazon Prime.
Selecting the free trial will deliver this product by Wednesday, and if Amazon Prime is cancelled within 4 weeks of purchase, no additional charges to you.
This camera usually sells for around $200.
Paying $184 for a camera with these features, pretty good reviews.
It uses regular AA batteries, or you can use your own rechargeable AA batteries. Staples stores and online sell it for $200, and includes a free $25 gift card after online rebate if purchased by today.
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- Flip MinoHD Camcorder for $120
Flip MinoHD Camcorder is a tiny camcorder capable of recording up to 60 minutes of HD video to its internal memory, and connects directly to a computer's USB port for downloading.
It usually sells for at least $160, and has very good reviews.
This deal expires tonight.
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- Trivial Pursuit Team board game for $10 (expired: all expired)
Meant to be played in teams at a faster pace than the classic board game.
Usually sells for at least $20.
Free shipping with a $25+ Amazon order.
Other board games are also available.
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- 16GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $30
HP 16GB Secure Digital SDHC Memory Card for $30 with free shipping.
Most stores sell this and other 16GB SD cards for at least $35.
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- Band of Brothers DVD $30, or Blu-Ray $40
Today only, Band of Brothers on widescreen DVD and high-definition Blu-Ray cost $30 and $40, respectively.
It's a story of Easy Company in WW2, originally aired on HBO in 2001 with high ratings.
The DVD usually sells for $45 and the Blu-Ray for around $65.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
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- iHome Clock Radio with Bluetooth for $30
iHome iHC5S Clock Radio with Bluetooth for $30 with free shipping.
A pretty unique device for someone who has a smart phone and needs an alarm clock, however its reviews are only fair, and it normally sells for about $45.
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- Vizio 32" 1080p LCD HDTV for $420 (expired: 12/12)
Vizio VL320M 32" LCD HDTV for $420 with free shipping.
It's a new model, has 1080p, good reviews, and most stores sell it for around $500.