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Lenovo.com - IdeaPad Laptop Computer for $373

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Coupon code USPIDEAPAD15 gives the 15% discount referred to on that page. A IdeaPad S10 weighs only 2.65 lbs and its 10" screen makes it very portable. It only has a single core Intel processor, 512MB memory, no DVD drive, and a battery capable of about 3 hours. Also a IdeaPad Y510 has a 15" screen, Dual Core processor, 2GB memory, bigger hard drive, DVD Burner, and weighs 6.2 lbs for $552 after coupon. The IdeaPad models use a durable but fixed construction, so no components can be upgraded.

Newegg.com - good deals today

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

16GB USB Flash Drive for $40. Most other stores sell 16GB portable flash drives for around $55.
Logitech G5 Laser Gaming Mouse for $44 with free shipping code EMCAJBKCB, and a $15 mail-in rebate is available ($29 after rebate). Most other stores sell it for around $45. It's wired, not wireless, but is one of the best mice on the market today for general use (not just games) with an adjustable weight cartridge and good precision.
D-Link DGL-4100 Gigabit Gaming Router for $96 with free shipping code EMCAJBKCH and a $20 mail-in rebate is available ($76 after rebate). They call it a "gaming" router, but it can handle more load than a standard router, giving better performance especially with 15+ megabit Internet connections.
HP Officejet 6310 Printer/Scanner/Fax for $70 with coupon code EMCAJBKAK . Most other stores sell it for around $100.
HP Officejet J6480 Printer/Scanner/Fax for $100 with coupon code EMCAJBKBA . Other stores sell it for around $150, and it can communicate with a wireless router so any computer on the network can print to it.
HP C7280 Thermal Inkjet Printer/Scanner/Fax for $120 with coupon code EMCAJBKAF . Other stores sell it for around $270, and it can communicate with a wireless router, so any computer on your network can print to it.

ZipZoomFly.com - Seagate 1TB Serial-ATA Hard Drive for $140

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Seagate ST31000340AS 1TB (1000GB) Serial-ATA Hard Drive for $140 with free shipping. A great deal at $0.14/GB, includes a 5 year manufacturer's warranty (most other drives come with 3 years), and it has pretty good reviews. Most other stores sell 1TB drives for $170 to $200.

ZipZoomFly's ground shipping typically takes 5 business days to arrive to the Eastern half of the US.

Zagg.com - 15% off, code: iphone3g

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Coupon code iphone3g gives 15% off any order, and free shipping on all orders.

This item looks really cool for someone who wants to protect their iPhone from scratches, and doesn't want a bulky protective case. Zagg's Invisible Shield is a thin, clear protective cover for iPhone and the new iPhone 3G, available for $25 with free shipping, and coupon code iphone3g gives 15%. It certainly is more expensive than rubber/silicone protective iPhone cases posted recently (many cost $4.50 to $15), but this one appears to provide the best protection without increasing the bulkiness of the phone. They have several videos which demonstrate how durable the material is, and if the material ever becomes damaged, they will send you a free replacement. Installation can take about an hour, and a Zagg installation video shows a demonstration.

The Invisible Shield is also available for many other devices, such as iPods, Garmin GPSs, TomTom GPSs, Blackberry Phones, MacBook Air Laptop Computer, iPod Touch, watches, many digital camera lenses, Nintendo Wii, Sony PSP, and lots other stuff. The 15% coupon works for all items. If you have an expensive digital camera, it may be worth while to prevent costly scratches for an Invisible Shield screen protector for about $10 after coupon.

Restaurant Week in Boston this week

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Boston is having its semi-annual Restaurant Week, giving some very good deals on some restaurants if you know where to look. The Restaurant Week menus offer:

3 Course Lunch for $20.08
3 Course Dinner for $33.08

Official Restaurant Week of Boston website. Click on "lunch" or "dinner" menus to view online.
Unofficial Restaurant Week of Boston website, some menus posted there too.
OpenTable.com complete list of restaurants participating in this season's Restaurant Week. Use that site to help find the best deals, by picking a restaurant labeled with 3 or 4 dollar-signs, signifying a meal is normally expensive there.
RestaurantReview.com, another site showing participating restaurants.

Most restaurants give a restaurant week dinner that normally would cost $33, but the nicer places usually have the best deals around. Some places give a dinner which normally would cost $50 or $60 per person for the $33 restaurant week price. Examples of hot deals in Boston:

Icarus - Dinner normally costs $45+ per person, so $33 for a 3 course meal is very good. Wine adds $10 more.
Oishii in the South End - lunch only. Some of the best sushi in New England, and meals normally cost $30 to $60 per person.
Smith & Wollensky - great steaks, in a castle. A 3-course lunch would normally cost around $30, and 3-course dinner around $50, so paying $20 for lunch or $33 for dinner is a hot deal. A glass of wine adds $10 more.
Fleming's Steakhouse - great steaks. A 3-course dinner normally costs around $50.
Davio's - very good pasta, great atmosphere, excellent service, but very limited Restaurant Week menu.
Top of the Hub - Lunch only, good food and best view of the city. Their pricey food tastes average at best, but $20 for a 3-course lunch is still a great deal for the view.
Sibling Rivalry - a fancy looking meal, great deal with lots of choices on their Restaurant Week menu. Their 3-course dinner would normally cost around $40, so $33 is a pretty good deal.
Tangierino - great Moroccan food, good value for the price.

All participating restaurants should have busier crowds than normal, but reservations are not too difficult to get. Peak times can get a little crowded especially on a Friday night, but customers who show up after 8pm for dinner or after 1pm for lunch may have no wait.

Staples.com - free label maker with each $30 spent

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

You can get a free Brother PT70BM Label Maker with every $30 (actual dollar amount) shown in your cart, when applying coupon 65681 in the cart. Limit 10 free label makers in an order.

You can add one big item or several small items. Some examples:

Black Leather Manager's Chair for $50, and you can add one Brother PT-70BM Label Maker, apply coupon 65681 and the label maker will be free on the final checkout page. Add $10 worth of any other stuff to get the cart to $60, and you can do 2 free label makers (since $30 goes into $60 two times).
V7 22" LCD Monitor for $220. So $30 goes into $220 seven times, so you can add 7 Brother PT-70BM Label Makers, apply coupon 65681, and all 7 label makers will be free on the final checkout page.
V7 24" LCD Monitor for $350. So $30 goes into $350 eleven times, so you can add a maximum of 10 Brother PT-70BM Label Makers, apply coupon 65681, and all 10 label makers will be free on the final checkout page. Most other stores sell 24" LCD monitors for $350 to $400, so $350 with 10 label makers is a pretty good deal.
15-Sheet Heavy Duty Crosscut Shredder for $100. So $30 goes into $100 three times, so you can add 3 PT-70BM Label Makers, apply coupon 65681, and all 3 will be free on the final checkout page.

A pretty good deal, since each PT-70 usually costs around $30.

Newegg.com - Geforce 8800GS 384MB Video Card $80

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Geforce 8800GS 384MB Video Card supports 2 DVI monitors and improves display performance and 3D gaming, and works in standard desktop PCs. $80 is a great deal, since most video cards of this type cost over $100.

For a cheaper card with similar performance, a XFX Geforce 8600GT 512MB Video Card for $70 when using promo code VGA81820 and a $20 mail-in rebate is available.

CircuitCity.com - Blu-Ray Burner Drive for $230

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

LG GBWH20L Blu-Ray Burner is available again for $230 with free shipping. It can burn Blu-Ray discs up to 6x, DVDs up to 16x, CDs up to 40x, and does Lightscribe. Most other stores sell Blu-Ray burners for $250.

Staples.com - 2 label makers and $10 Visa Card for $30 after rebate

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Add a Brother PT-1280 Label Maker to your cart.
Add a Brother PT70BM Label Maker to your cart.
View the cart. Coupon 65681 should automatically be there, also add coupon 82353 to get the PT70BM free.
Purchase price should be $30 with free shipping, and an Easy Rebate for a free $10 Visa Prepaid Card (08-22165) is available.

The $10 on the Prepaid Card can be spent at anywhere.

The Brother PT70BM Label Maker is available free with any $30+ online purchase when using coupon 82353 in the cart.

Lenovo.com - 10% off, code: USPSAVEMORENOW (expired: )

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

(expired)

Coupon code USPSAVEMORENOW gives 10% off of Thinkpad T61 Laptops, X-Series Laptops, Tablet Laptops, and A-Series Desktops.

SuperMediaStore.com - two 2GB Secure Digital Memory Cards $14

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:11:00 GMT

PQI 2GB 60x Secure Digital Memory cards for $7 each when two are added to the cart. It has pretty good reviews. Note, a 60x card like this will likely only give about half that speed doing writes, but even 30x (up to 4.5 MBytes/sec) is faster writes than standard Secure Digital cards.

Dell.com - SC440 Server for $288: Dual Core Pentium, 2GB, 80GB

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:59:00 GMT

A cheap server for $249 plus $20 shipping. Upgrading the memory from 512MB to 2GB only adds $19, so that brings the price to $288 after shipping fee. It does not include any operating system, so it is up to you to install one. Also monitor, keyboard, and mouse are not included.

CircuitCity.com - Antec Laptop Cooler $13 after rebate

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Antec Notebook Cooler for $28 with free shipping, and a $15 mail-in rebate is available. This is a great deal, since the Cooling Pad has great reviews and usually costs about $25 to $30.

SportsAuthority.com - 25% off (expired: )

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

(expired)

25% off coupon is automatically applied to a single item in the cart, and add about $5 to $10 for shipping.

Some great deals on Madden NFL 09 games:

Madden NFL 2009 for Nintendo Wii for $43.50 after coupon and shipping fee. Newegg sells it for $47, and most other stores for $50.
Madden NFL 2009 for Xbox 360 for $51 after coupon and shipping fee. Other stores sell it for $57 to $60.
Madden NFL 2009 Anniversary Edition for Xbox 360 for $73.50 after coupon and shipping fee. Most other stores sell it for around $85.

To get these prices, enable a 25% off coupon first.

Meritline.com - small LED flashlight for $4

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Small black flashlight with 9 LED bulbs for $4 when using code M24800450POFF during checkout, with free shipping. It requires three AAA batteries, none are included. This device is somewhat cheaply made and may not survive some physical abuse, but its small size makes it very handy to keep in a glove box of a car, or in a pocket. It produces a very bright light, and overall is a good value for the price.

A similar, brighter 19-LED Flashlight is available for $7.80 with code M24825540POFF during checkout.

CircuitCity.com - Thermaltake BlacX Hard Drive Docking Station $30 after rebate

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

$40 with free shipping, and a $10 mail-in rebate is available.

Buy.com - 8% off

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CircuitCity.com - APC 325VA UPS for $15 (expired: )

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

(expired)

APC BE325R 325VA UPS is on sale for $15. It's a great deal for a small UPS for providing battery backup to simple devices. We recommend using a more powerful UPS for most computers (500VA and above), but this one will do fine for a basic and slim desktop PCs. Or it could be used to provide battery backup power to small electronics, such as an alarm clock, a fish tank filter, or a DVR, or with small electronics without any moving parts such as a cablemodem and a router. Fewer devices plugged in to the battery outlets will provide longer battery life (for example, protecting only an alarm clock may give an hour or more of battery time, whereas protecting a PC and monitor may only give 10 minutes).

CircuitCity.com gives free shipping with $24+ orders. You could order two of those UPSs for $30 total with free shipping, or one UPS and a 48-pack AAA Batteries for $25 total with free shipping.

Newegg.com - 22" LCD Computer Monitor for $180 (expired)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

(expired: 8/17, out of stock)

Hanns-G Hi-221DPB 22" Widescreen LCD Computer Monitor with DVI for $180 with free shipping, a pretty good deal since 22" monitors usually sell for $200 to $250. It has pretty good reviews.

If you need a DVI cable, one is available for about $10 after shipping fee.

For $13 more, LCD screen cleaners are available on the bundle page. The Rosewill Screen Cleaners shown there each add $5 or $6 when bundled with the monitor, plus $8 shipping ($13 or $14 total).

Frys.com - McAfee or PC-Cillin Antivirus/Antispyware $0 after rebate

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

McAfee Internet Security 2008 3-User License for Windows for $55 with free shipping, and a $55 mail-in rebate is available. Service renewal after the first year costs around $60/yr.
PC-Cillin Antivirus/Antispyware 3-User License for Windows for $45 with free shipping, and a $45 mail-in rebate is available. Service renewal after the first year costs around $30/yr.

The PC-Cillin software has better reviews than McAfee and Norton products. These are great deals, however be aware that most antivirus/antispyware software include 1 year of service updates. After the first year, an annual renewal is required to continue receiving antivirus/antispyware definitions.

If you are looking for simple & free protection for Windows, AVG Anti-Virus and Spybot Search & Destroy work well.

HOT - Dell.com - 1TB Serial-ATA Hard Drive $110 (expired)

Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:38:00 GMT

(expired: 8/17)

Seagate ST31000340AS 1TB (1000GB) Serial-ATA 32MB-Cache Hard Drive is on sale for $110 with free shipping ($0.11 per GB). During checkout, if you select a credit card as the payment method, then click the text which offers a 4% discount if you use a Dell Preferred Account (Dell's own credit card), the price goes down to $105.60. You should pay off the balance quickly to avoid hefty finance charges, but saving only $4.40 may not be worth the hassle of dealing with another credit card.

Frys.com - Antec Laptop Computer Cooler for $-2 after rebate (expired: )

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 20:30:00 GMT

(expired)

Antec Notebook Cooler S for $10 with free shipping, and a $12 mail-in rebate is available. It does not work as well as a plate covering the whole bottom (like this one), but is a great deal since other stores sell it for around $30.

Newegg.com - Nero DVD Burning Software for PC $35 after rebate

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Nero Ultra version 8 for $55 after promo code EMCAJBFAC and a $20 mail-in rebate is available. Nero usually sells for around $64. Before buying, download and try the trial version of Nero 8 which can be converted to the licensed version by putting the purchased serial number into the software. Some people love Nero (we do too), and some hate it. Choose a "custom" install and only set up only the components you want, otherwise the software will be unnecessarily bloated.

Newegg.com - 47" LCD 1080p HDTV for $1200

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Westinghouse TX-47F430S 47" LCD 1080p HDTV for $1100 after coupon code TV815300 plus $100 shipping. It has lots of inputs and built-in HD tuners, however it has several poor reviews that make it a little scary ordering such an expensive item over the Internet.

Staples.com - refurbished Brother Printer/Scanner/Fax for $30 (expired: )

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:04:00 GMT

(expired)

Brother MFC-240C All-In-One is back at $30. Free shipping with a $50+ order. This item is refurbished (not new), however it does include a 1 year manufacturer's warranty so it's not as risky as most other refurbished electronics which only include a 3 month warranty.

Also a similar deal, a Brother MFC-845CW Printer/Scanner/Fax for $100 with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for at least $200.

Reebok - 40% off in-store (expired: )

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:05:10 GMT

(expired)

Printable coupon gives 40% off at Reebok, Rockport, and Greg Norman outlet stores through Sunday. Reebok makes great athletic shoes and Rockport makes comfortable casual shoes. The coupon can get you a pair of nice shoes for around $40 to $50, a great deal.

Sales Tax Holiday in Texas, Massachusetts, and Connecticut

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Texas: Today through August 17, all clothes, belts, hats, diapers, and backpacks are tax free within the state of Texas.
Massachusetts: August 16 and 17th, almost everything priced under $2500 within the state is tax free. Excluded are commercial-only products, vehicles, services, tobacco, gas, and meals. Online stores which normally charge sales tax to MA residents should also be tax free when orders are placed this weekend (Eastern Time), including Staples.com, Buy.com, OfficeDepot.com, Dell.com, and Apple.com (see section III, paragraph L of MA Tax Holiday Law). If an online store charges tax for an eligible non-commercial purchase, request a tax refund from that store after the purchase is made. Shoes and clothes are tax free all year round.
Connecticut: August 17 through 23rd, all clothes and footwear priced under $300 are tax free.

Expect larger than normal crowds at malls and shopping centers. In Massachusetts, expect big crowds at the Apple Store.

Finishline.com - Adidas Men's Microbounce Running Shoes $53

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:40:42 GMT

On sale for $50, coupon code 142568 gives 10% off, and add about $8 for shipping. These shoes usually sell for around $80.

Dell.com - Inspiron 530s Slim Desktop PC: Core 2 Duo, 2GB, 320GB $369 (expired)

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

(expired: 8/16)

Inspiron 530s Slim Desktop PC for $369 with free shipping when upgrading the processor to a Core 2 Duo E4600, and leaving the other configurations with no monitor, 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 16x DVD+/-RW Drive, and 1 year warranty. This is a great deal on a desktop PC, a slim model which takes up little space on or under a desk. It has little room for expansion such as better video cards and additional hard drives, but the memory is pretty easy to upgrade later.

An upgrade to a faster Core 2 Duo E7200 processor for $20 more may be worth it. Also an upgrade to a Radeon 2400 Pro 256MB video card for $60 is a fairly good deal, or add your own Geforce 8400 GS 256MB Video Card for less. This computer only supports low profile video cards.

Dell.com - coupons

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Desktop computers:

$250 off $999 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code: V57X6FHK5Z$DLN
20% off $999 in Inspiron Desktop Computers, code: SLJ59XZN13D?44
15% off $1199 XPS Desktop Computers, code: L$LDP5VPTVK?0X

Laptop computers:

20% off $999 in Inspiron Laptop Computers, code: 7HZ57$KKKMJJBS
30% off $1349 in Inspiron Laptop Computers, code: JDDXH7BT632VL3
20% off $1249 in XPS M1330 & M1530 Laptop Computers, code: K54SDRK72$L6W3
30% off $1599 in XPS M1330 & M1530 Laptop Computers, code: JD2BSBJQDWF?4L

Also some other laptop computer deals which do not work with a coupon. And here are a couple good desktop computer deals:

Vostro 200 Core 2 Duo Mini Tower PC for $434 after shipping fee when configured like this: Core 2 Duo E7200 processor, 1 year warranty, no monitor, 2GB memory, Single Drive 16X DVD+/-RW, 250GB Hard Drive.
Inspiron 530s Core 2 Duo Slim PC for $369 with free shipping when upgrading the processor to a Core 2 Duo E4600 and leaving the other configurations with no monitor, 2GB memory, 320GB hard drive, 16x DVD+/-RW Drive, and 1 year warranty.

SportsAuthority.com - 25% off

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Promotion applies to one item automatically in the cart, and add about $5 to $10 for shipping.

Lenovo.com - 20% off (expired: )

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

(expired)

Coupons:

20% off Thinkpad T61 15" Laptop, code: USPT61WIDE
20% off Thinkpad X61/X61s Laptops, code: USPXSERIES
20% off Thinkpad X61 Tablet, code: USPTABLET

These codes are expected to expire this evening. Thinkpads are more durable than many other brands, and these are very good coupons.

ZipZoomFly.com - Seagate 1TB Serial-ATA Hard Drive for $150

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 18:42:00 GMT

Seagate ST31000340AS 1TB (1000GB) Serial-ATA Hard Drive for $150 with free shipping. It includes a 5 year manufacturer's warranty (most other drives come with 3 years), and it has pretty good reviews. Most other stores sell 1TB drives for $170 to $200.

ZipZoomFly's ground shipping orders typically take 5 business days to arrive to the Eastern half of the US.

Reebok - 40% off in-store (expired: )

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

(expired)

Printable coupon gives 40% off at Reebok, Rockport, and Greg Norman outlet stores today through Sunday. Reebok makes great athletic shoes and Rockport makes comfortable casual shoes. The coupon can get you a pair of nice shoes for around $40 to $60, a great deal.

SuperMediaStore.com - Samsung ML-2010 Toner Cartridge for $26

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Samsung ML-2010D3 Toner Cartridge for Samsung ML-2010 Laser Printer for $25.57 with coupon code SECRET20P. The ML-2010 printer was popular in early in 2006 when it was priced under $50 several times, so this toner cartridge deal may be useful for some people with this printer.

Newegg.com - great deals today (expired: )

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

(expired)

3-Port HDMI Switch for $20 with promo code EMCAJBCAD . It connects up to 3 HDMI devices into one HDMI input on your TV, and supports HDMI version 1.3 which is necessary to use a Playstation 3 and Blu-Ray player.
HDHomeRun Network-Ready Dual HDTV Tuner for $139 with promo code EMCAJBCAF . It has been a long time since we found a hot deal on this device, and it is definitely a great deal for what it does. It provides 2 tuners for ATSC and/or QAM, and has a built-in 100-megabit Ethernet port. You can connect to this device from any computer on your network to watch TV live, or record (like a DVR) using any compatible software, including BeyondTV on Windows, SageTV on Windows, MythTV on Linux, and Elgato EyeTV on Mac. It requires wired network of 100 megabit or faster. Configuring this device with PVR software can take quite a bit of effort, but once set up it can be much more powerful than a standalone DVR provided by your cable company. However the HDHomeRun can only watch unscrambled channels (local TV, PBS, ESPN for some people, plus a couple more), and cannot tune most premium channels including all movie channels.
Sceptre 22" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $180 with promo code EMCAJBCCD
BenQ 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $290 with promo code EMCAJBCCE . This is a hot deal, since 24" Monitors usually sell for at least $350.
Seagate 320GB Serial-ATA Hard Drive for $50 with promo code EMCAJBCAK ($0.16/GB).
Antec Steel ATX Mid-Tower Case with 430-Watt Power Supply for $70 with promo code EMCAJBCBK . This is a very good deal.
durable Corsair Survivor 8GB USB Flash Drive for $45 with free shipping code EMCAJBCBD and a $20 mail-in rebate is available ($25 after rebate)
2x2GB G.Skill DDR2 1000MHz PC Memory (4GB) for $80 with promo code EMCAJBCBC . A pretty good deal at $20/GB for memory capable of up to 1000MHz per module.
Sapphire Radeon HD 3870 512MB Video Card for $120 with promo code EMCAJBCAH and a $20 mail-in rebate is available ($100 after rebate). Most other Radeon HD 3870 cards cost around $150.
Abit IP35 Pro XE Motherboard for $160 with free shipping code MB88FS . It is one of the nicer motherboards available, and usually sells for around $175.
HP Officejet 6310 Printer/Scanner/Fax for $80 with promo code EMCAJBCBE . Most other stores sell it for around $100.
JBL On Stage II iPod Speaker System for $42. Most other stores sell it for around $60.

Most of these deals expire around end of business day today.

LinensNThings.com - Small Portable Hamper for $16

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:00:00 GMT

Pop-Up Cylinder Hamper on Wheels for $20 with free shipping. Coupon code 26620000001 gives 20% off during checkout. Hampers usually go for $20 to $30, however this one is only 2.4 feet tall.

Shop4Tech.com - 32-Capacity CD/DVD Wallet $4.24 for one, $6.78 for two

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:00:00 GMT

Targus 32-capacity CD Wallet $5 for one or $8 for two, and coupon code BTS15 gives 15% off.

Newegg.com - 1TB USB Hard Drive for $150

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Hammer 1TB External USB2 Hard Drive is on sale today only for $150 with free shipping. Most 1TB external drives cost $180 to $200. The one has no fan so it should operate quietly. No user reviews are available on this product, but a similar Hammer 500GB USB Drive has mostly positive reviews.

Buy.com - 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $8

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Memory Card for $8 with free shipping ($4/GB). Watch for the selected shipping option during checkout, since the free method may not be the default selection.

Dell.com - good deals on desktop PCs

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Here is a list of some recently posted deals on desktop PCs:

Deals with an LCD monitor:

Vostro 410, Quad Core Desktop PC with Quad Core CPU, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 2400 Pro 128MB video card, and DVD Burner. Select Microsoft Works, which is a free upgrade during configuration. Some addon recommendations:
- add on two Dell 22" E228WFP LCD Monitors (as primary and secondary monitors), use coupon L$3Z0GV4389?F2 in the cart to get everything for $744. This is a very good deal, considering 22" LCD monitors cost at least $200 each by themselves. The included video card can support dual monitors.
- add on a Dell 22" E228WFP LCD Monitor as the primary monitor, no secondary monitor, upgrade the memory to 2GB, hard drive to 320GB, and apply coupon L$3Z0GV4389?F2 to get everything for $649. Considering the monitor would cost over $200 by itself, and the CPU about $200 by itself, paying $649 for a complete system is a pretty good deal.
Vostro 200 Dual Core Mini Tower with 22" LCD Monitor for $425: Downgrade the CPU to a Pentium Dual Core E2180, the memory to 1GB, the hard drive to 80GB, and remove the "Automated PC Tune Up" option (located under the Additional Services page). Price comes to $395 plus $30 shipping making it $425. This is a pretty good deal for a basic desktop computer with 22" Monitor.
Vostro 200 Core 2 Duo Mini Tower with 22" LCD Monitor for $510: Add a 19-in-1 Media Card Reader and remove "Automated PC Tune Up" (under "Additional Services") to get the price to $510 with free shipping. It includes a Core 2 Duo E7200 CPU, Dell 22" E228WFP Widescreen LCD Monitor, 2GB memory, DVD Burner, and 250GB hard drive.

Deals without a bundled LCD monitor:

Inspiron 530s Core 2 Duo Slim Desktop PC for $369. Upgrade the CPU to a Core 2 Duo E4600, and the rest of the configuration is pretty good for a slimline desktop PC.
Inspiron 530N Quad Core Desktop PC (without Windows) for $434 when configured with Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU, no monitor, 1GB memory, 250GB hard drive, and 16x DVD Burner for $399 plus $35 shipping ($434)

Update (6pm EDT): The coupon for the above "Vostro 410" deals has expired, so those deals are no longer available.

Staples.com - Color Laser Printer + $150 Spending Card for $240 after rebate

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Samsung CLP-300 Color Laser Printer for $250 with free shipping, and coupon code 82056 takes $10 off in the cart. A Staples Easy Rebate (08-31961) is available for a free $150 Visa Prepaid Card with purchase. The rebate can be submitted entirely online immediately after the product ships. The reviews of the printer are pretty good, not great, but a great deal especially with getting $150 spendable money back.

Staples.com - 300GB IDE Hard Drive for $40 (expired)

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:46:00 GMT

(expired: sold out)

Maxtor 300GB Parallel-ATA (IDE) Hard Drive on clearance for $40 with free shipping after an automatic $10 couple applied in the cart. Add $0.10 of other stuff to qualify for free shipping, such as an eraser or a padded mailer. This hard drive uses an old IDE interface rarely used on PCs these days, and may not work for some people.

OfficeDepot.com - Acer 14" Laptop: AMD X2 Dual Core, 2GB, 120GB for $400 after rebate

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Acer Extensa EX4420-5239 14" Laptop Computer for $525 with free shipping, and a $125 mail-in rebate is available. OfficeDepot inventory is regional, so it may be in-stock for some people while out of stock for others.

Newegg.com - BlacX Hard Drive Docking Station $30 after rebate

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Thermaltake Blacx Serial-ATA Docking Station is back at $40 with free shipping, and a $10 mail-in rebate is available. The rebate must be mailed within 20 days of purchase.

This device can be very useful for some people. It is a docking station for Serial-ATA hard drives, plugs into a PC or Mac's USB port, and lets you slide in any Serial-ATA hard drive. This makes it easy to create disks full of music, videos, pictures, and backups without taking up precious space on your computer's internal hard drive. Eject a drive without shutting down the computer, and store the drive in a safe place.

There is another model with a built-in 4-port USB Hub, but that one usually sells for around $45 to $50 and is much bigger. Unless you really need a USB hub, we do not recommend the more expensive model.

When hard drives are not plugged in, it is best to protect them from static damage. 50 Resealable Anti-Static Bags is available for $13.25 after shipping fee.

Restaurant Week in Boston this week

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Boston is having its semi-annual Restaurant Week this week and next week, giving some very good deals on some restaurants if you know where to look.

The Restaurant Week menus offer:

3 Course Lunch for $20.08
3 Course Dinner for $33.08

These deals are available at participating restaurants.

Restaurant week meals all include an appetizer, main course, and dessert. When you sit down at a participating restaurant, you must request the Restaurant Week Menu with limited selections. Some menus can be seen online here.

Unfortunately, lately most restaurants rather use Restaurant Week as a way to make a quick buck, rather than showcasing their best food at a discount. For example, some restaurants offer a Restaurant Week dinner selection which would normally would cost around $33 if you paid regular price on a regular evening, so their Restaurant Week menu selection priced at $33 really is nothing special. So be sure to check a restaurant's menu online before venturing out to find a great deal, because they may not have as good of a deal as you would expect.

Some restaurants not participating in Restaurant Week may have some promotions.

Sites which have Boston's Restaurant Week details and menus:

Official Restaurant Week of Boston website. Click on "lunch" or "dinner" menus to view online.
Unofficial Restaurant Week of Boston website, some menus posted there too.
OpenTable.com complete list of restaurants participating in this season's Restaurant Week. Note, if you are looking for a fantastic dinner for only $30, pick one labeled with a price label of 3 or 4 dollar-signs, signifying they are normally the most expensive restaurants.
RestaurantReview.com, another site showing participating restaurants.

Examples of hot deals in Boston:

Sage in the North End - reservations recommended
29 Newbury - very good food, excellent cocktails
Smith & Wollensky - great steaks, in a castle. A 3-course lunch would normally cost around $25, and 3-course dinner around $50, so paying $20 for lunch or $33 for dinner is a hot deal. They are rumored to also offer some of their better wine selections with lunch for a few dollars extra.
Fleming's Steakhouse - great steaks. A 3-course dinner normally costs over $50.
Davio's Northern Italian - very good pasta, great atmosphere, excellent service, but very limited Restaurant Week menu
Top of the Hub - Lunch only, good food and best view of the city. Their pricey food tastes average at best, but $20 for a 3-course lunch is still a great deal for the view.
Sibling Rivalry - a fancy meal, great deal with lots of choices on their Restaurant Week menu. Their 3-course dinner would normally cost around $40, so $33 is a pretty good deal.
Tangierino - great Moroccan food, good value for the price.
Tasca - not participating in restaurant week, but offering a bottle of wine for $4.

All participating restaurants should have busier crowds than normal. Reservations are recommended to avoid waiting for a table at peak time (5:30pm to 8pm). Customers who show up after 8pm for dinner or after 1pm for lunch may have little or no wait.

Newegg.com - Grand Theft Auto IV for Xbox360 $45

Sat, 9 Aug 2008 18:10:15 GMT

$45 with free shipping. Most other stores sell it for around $55.

BestBuy - $10 off $75 in video games in-store

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Restaurant.com - 80% off of dining certificates, code: FIRST (expired: )

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:02:00 GMT

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Coupon expires Sunday.

$10 value certificate for $3, or $0.60 after 80% coupon code.
$25 value certificate for $10, or $2 after 80% coupon code.
$50 value certificate for $20, or $4 after 80% coupon code.

Be sure to read the usage criteria on each promotional certificate, since some can only be used for certain meals and may require a minimum purchase or certain number of people at your table.

JCPenney - $10 off $50, $15 off $75 in-store (expired: )

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 15:00:00 GMT

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