home : hot deals & information involving: electronics Friday, May 16, 2008
Costco.com
- Philips 42" 1080p LCD HDTV for $1000
Philips 42" 1080p LCD HDTV with QAM and ATSC Tuners and 3 HDMI inputs for $1000 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $1100 to $1500.
Dell.com
- TomTom One 130 GPS for $150
TomTom One 130 Portable/Vehicle GPS is on sale for $150 with free shipping.
Price appears after added to the cart.
This is the new version of the TomTom One, and $150 is about $50 less than what everyone else sells it for.
Buy.com
- Sandisk Sansa m250 2GB Portable MP3 Player for $25
Sandisk Sansa m250 2GB Portable MP3 Player for $29 with free shipping.
It comes with a 1 year warranty, and is a good value for the price.
They also have a refurbished one for $7 less, but only comes with a 3 month warranty.
Both are very good deals. Update (5/13):
Price on the new Sandisk m250 2GB Portable MP3 Player is now $25 with free shipping.
Updated title with new price.
10% coupon for in-store purchases only.
Note, some BestBuy stores allow some room for negotiating the sale of HDTVs.
Rather than use a 10% coupon, you can try talking to the sales people about throwing in an extended warranty or an installation service for free with your HDTV purchase.
CompUSA.com
- $20 back with $200 purchase using Paypal
When you checkout with Paypal as the payment method, you get a $20 refund deposited to your Paypal account 6-8 weeks after making a single online purchase of $200 or more.
You can still use a credit card with Paypal payments.
However note that special benefits you would normally get when buying at stores, such as some American Express customers which automatically receive an extra year warranty added to electronics purchases, will not be available when you use Paypal.
Example of a great deal:
EVGA Geforce 9800GTX 512MB Graphics Card for $270 and qualifies for $20 back when paying with Paypal.
Most other stores sell it for around $300.
Your PC needs a good quality power supply to use this power hungry graphics card, such as a Corsair 520HX.
CompUSA.com was purchased by TigerDirect recently.
TigerDirect had a poor record of fulfilling rebates, so if you find products on their site with an available rebate, ensure it is a manufacturer's rebate and not a Tigerdirect rebate.
Dell.com
- TomTom One XL-S GPS for $240
ToMTom One XL-S GPS for $240 when using code NW$1FZKL2FT7V0 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $250 to $300.
refurbished Creative MuVo V100 Small 2GB MP3 Player for $20.
On that page, select "2GB" on the pulldown.
Other stores sell the 1GB model for $26, and the 2GB for $70.
The reviews are mixed when compared against all portable MP3 players, but compared to the tiny MP3 players, it is one of the nicest.
Trendnet 2-port KVM Switch for $25 with coupon EMCAFAHAK and after shipping fee, and a $10 mail-in
rebate
is available ($15 after rebate).
For sharing a USB keyboard, USB mouse, and VGA video with 2 computers.
Includes cables.
Acer 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $160 with coupon EMCAFAHBF .
Has VGA & DVI inputs, and includes VGA and DVI cables.
This is a great deal on a great quality monitor.
2x2GB 800MHz OCZ laptop computer memory (4GB total) for $81 after shipping fee, and a $15 mail-in rebate is available ($66 after rebate).
Note, the rebate must be postmarked within 12 days of purchase, After the rebate, this deal is about $10 less than other 2x2GB Laptop Memory.
Be aware that some laptop computers are limited to 3GB of memory, even some brand new laptops.
If that is the case, installing 4GB of memory would leave you with 3GB of usable memory, which is still more than plenty for most applications.
Linksys WRT54GL Wireless Router for $56, and a $10 mail-in
rebate
is available ($46 after rebate).
You can replace the firmware on this router, such as
DD-WRT
which is more powerful than Linksys firmware.
Lian-Li PC-A05B PC Case for $90 with free shipping coupon EMCAFAHBD .
Most other stores sell it for around $104 after shipping fee.
Ion USB Vinyl Turntable for $85 with coupon EMCAFAHBJ .
Used to digitize vinyl records on your computer.
Samsung 52" LCD 1080p HDTV for $1700 with free ground shipping.
This is one of the best deals around for a 1080p HDTV of this size.
Has built-in ATSC and QAM digital tuners, 3 HDMI inputs, PC input, and great reviews.
Newegg gives free 3-day shipping on non-oversized products.
Some of these deals will probably expire today, especially the Samsung 52" LCD, KVM Switch, 2GB MicroSD Card, and 19" Monitor. Update (5/7):
As expected, the KVM Switch, Samsung 52" LCD, 2GB MicroSD Card are sold out.
Also the 530-Watt power supply and 4GB Flash Drive are sold out. Update (5/7 10am EDT):
All of these have expired, except the Linksys WRT54GL router, and the 2x2GB OCZ Laptop Computer Memory.
AbesOfMaine.com
- $10 off $15, code: CJMDY55
Promo code entry is in the shopping cart page.
Examples of some hot deals on their site:
Batteries and Camera Accessories:
Digital Cameras, many of which are $10 to $30 less than all other stores, including:
Kodak Z812 Digital Camera (12x image stabilized optical zoom, 720p video capture) for $196 after coupon.
Every other store sells it for more, and it has some of the best reviews we have seen for a new camera priced under $200.
Note, it does not include a rechargeable battery.
It requires disposable CRV3 batteries (1 included), a Kodak brand
KLIC-8000
rechargeable battery, or rechargeable AA batteries rated at least 2500 mAh.
Nikon D40 Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens and free 4GB SDHC Card for $460 after coupon.
Not much cheaper than what most other stores sell it for, but the free 4GB card makes it a good deal.
Items which do not have free shipping can get a little pricey, $6 to $9 to ground ship most orders.
Abes of Maine already has some of the best deals on many digital cameras, so be sure to check their prices with the coupon if you're looking to buy a camera.
Meritline.com
- Nintendo Wii Component Video Cable for $7.50 (expired) (repost)
$10 with free shipping, and coupon HW19315525POFF gives $2.50 during checkout.
Used for connecting a Nintendo Wii to an HDTV at better quality than the composite video cable included with the Wii.
Staples
- 12% off in-store
Valid all this week, in retail stores only.
During checkout you may be asked for your Staples Rewards number.
It is free to sign up, and if you forgot to bring your number to the store, they can look it up at the register.
Some deals:
Brother MFC-3360C Printer/Fax for $90, and a $40 Easy Rebate is available ($50 after rebate, or $39 after rebate & coupon).
Dell Inspiron 15" Laptop Computer for $500 in-store or $520 after delivery fee.
Dual Core T2370 CPU, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner.
It's about $50 to $150 less than what Inspiron Laptops and Vostro Laptops go for on Dell.com even after applying a coupon.
Dell.com
- TomTom One XL-S GPS for $240 (repost)
TomTom One XL-S GPS is back on sale for $240 with free shipping when using coupon Z9KKLJ67M0GKFG in the cart.
Most other stores sell it for at least $50 more.
Newegg.com
- Sharp Aquos 46" LCD 1080p HDTV for $1400
Sharp Aquos LC-46D62U 46" LCD HDTV with 1080p native display, ATSC & QAM Tuners, 2 HDMI inputs, and 2 component video inputs for $1400 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell this model for $1550 to $1800.
Meritline.com
- Nintendo Wii Component Video Cable for $8 to $10
Several kinds of Component Video Cable adapters for Nintendo Wii are available for $8 to $10 with free shipping.
Used for connecting a Nintendo Wii's display to an HDTV at better quality than the composite video cable included with the Wii.
Buy.com
- refurbished portable MP3 Player $13 to $77
A few Sandisk Sansa portable MP3 players for $13 for a 1GB model and $26 for 2GB.
They are refurbished products with only a 3 month warranty, but may be good deals for some people who don't want to spend two times more for a new MP3 player.
Free $50 Gift Card from BestBuy for HD-DVD Player Purchases before Feb 23:
Finally, one company stepped forward to compensate people who purchased an HD-DVD Player before Toshiba officially pulled the plug on the HD-DVD format.
If you purchased an HD-DVD Player from BestBuy before February 23, 2008, you qualify to get a free $50 Best Buy gift card for each player you purchased.
The player must have been purchased from a BestBuy store or BestBuy.com to qualify for this promotion.
Eligible models are Toshiba HD-DVD Players and the Microsoft Xbox 360 HD-DVD Player.
Purchases made on or after February 23 will not be eligible for the $50 gift card.
Additionally, BestBuy will offer a Trade In Program for people who want to get some money back for their HD-DVD player, without the hassle of selling it on Ebay.
That Trade-In Program will not accept HD-DVD Players until March 21 (this Friday).
Amazon.com
- Garmin Nuvi 200w GPS for $150
Garmin Nuvi 200w GPS for $160 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for around $180 to $200. Update:
Price dropped to $150 with free shipping.
Anyone who purchased it at $160 can request a $10 credit from Amazon.
CircuitCity.com
- refurbished TomTom ONE GPS for $122
A refurbished (not new) older model TomTom One GPS with 1 year warranty for $122 with free shipping.
They also have a new TomTom One 3rd Gen GPS for $170, also a pretty good deal.
Sandisk Sansa m250 2GB MP3 Player for $30 after coupon EMCADBJCA with free shipping.
Choose either a free orange case or a FM Transmitter, and apply code EMCADBJCA in the cart to get the bundle for $30 with free shipping.
Acer Aspire AS5720 15" Notebook Computer for $515 after code EMCADBJCE and shipping fee.
Has Dual Core T2330 processor, 2GB memory, 160GB hard drive, DVD Burner, Vista Home Premium.
Ferrari Racing Wheel (for Windows, PS2, PS3 racing games) for $38 after shipping fee and coupon 4Z4$4XH$?Q88TH .
Sells elsewhere for about
$58 after mandatory shipping fee.
OfficeDepot.com
- Syntax Olevia 32" LCD HDTV Monitor $490
Olevia 232T 32" LCD HDTV for $490 with free shipping.
Fair specs.
No built-in tuner, so a cable box, satellite box, or some external tuner is required to get HDTV.
TomTom One XL-S GPS with Bluetooth for $250 after coupon 5B5FRKC317L4DF .
Best price elsewhere is around $326 (after shipping fee), and most other stores sell it for around $350.
TomTom Go 720 GPS with Bluetooth for $320 after coupon 3X?HFCP431G142 .
Most other stores sell it for $350 to $400.
TomTom Go 920 GPS with Bluetooth for $360 after coupon N7$?8MDH339?3B .
Other stores sell it for $490 (after shipping fee) to $555.
Amazon.com
- Universal Remote Control with RF-to-IR for $30 (expired: 3/9)
One For All 9910 Learning 8-Device Remote Control with RF to IR base station for $30 with free shipping.
It transmits IR signals to your devices which have line-of-sight, and also sends that IR signals to its RF base station which can be behind closed cabinets and through walls.
The RF base station has IR Blasters for relaying programmed IR signals to the devices which don't have line-of-sight, such as Receivers, DVD players, and cable boxes which may be passé to leave in plain view.
Programming a cheap remote like this can be a bit of an effort, certainly more difficult than a Logitech Harmony remote, but it does have great reviews and a great price for a remote meant for hiding your electronics.
However, this product only comes with a 90 day warranty.
If you do not need to hide your electronics out of sight, buying a universal remote control from a more reputable brand is recommended.
Newegg.com
- Toshiba HD-DVD 1080p Player for $108
Toshiba HD-A20 HD-DVD Player with 720p/1080i/1080p output for $100 plus about $8 shipping.
Plays HD-DVD and up-conversion of standard definition DVDs to 1080p.
That's around $22 less than what other stores sell 1080p capable HD-DVD players for, but Newegg's one does not include any HD-DVD movies.
SuperMediaStore.com
- Electricity Usage Meter for $20 (repost)
Electricity Meter for $20 with free shipping.
It displays the electricity usage of devices on a power outlet, and is a handy tool for evaluating the cost of running each electrical device.
It can handle 15 Amps or 1875 VA maximum use through it, which means you can test just about anything in your home (computers, electronics, lights, fridge, toaster, fans, etc). Newegg also has it for $22 after shipping fee.
Most other stores sell it for around $25 to $30.
Additional information can be seen on the manufacturer's site.
It has a positive review, where they demonstrate it can help you figure the cost of each electrical device in your home.
By learning the cost of powering your electronics, you can adjust your usage patterns to save money.
BestBuy
- 10% off in-store (expired) (repost)
Only valid on specific categories of items in-store, such as $399+ TVs, DVD players & recorders, home audio & speakers, flash and external hard drives (not internal drives), $149+ printers, networking products, mice, keyboards, graphic cards, software, media, portable music devices, $249+ digital cameras, and $279+ camcorders.
Staples.com
- $20 off $150 (expired)
For today only, coupon code 17794 gives $20 off a $150 online order, or also valid in-store by printing the coupon on that page.
Some online deals:
VideoSeven 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $330 after coupon with VGA, HDMI.
You may want a DVI-to-HDMI cable for high resolution viewing.
Most other stores sell 24" monitors for $350 to $450.
Batteries.com
- 40 AA & 10 AAA Batteries $11 (repost)
A pack of 40 AA batteries and 10 AAA batteries for $11, and coupon code 50PACK08 gives free shipping in the cart.
Philips.com
- refurbished Up-Convert DVD Player for $28
A refurbished (not new) Philips DVP3960 Up-Convert DVD Player with DivX and MP3 playback for $27.59 with free shipping.
Comes with a 3 month warranty. Walmart.com sells it new for $40 plus $5 shipping with a 1 year warranty. Update:
Price raised to $30.
Also another related deal:
refurbished Philips HTS3544 Receiver, Speakers, Up-Convert DVD Player package for $100.
Other stores sell it new for around $180.
Hanns-G 21.6" LCD Widescreen Monitor for $230, and a $40 mail-in rebate (08-05258) is available ($190 after rebate).
Has VGA, HDMI, and a 3 year warranty.
Canon MP-830 Printer/Scanner/Fax for $220, and a $50 mail-in rebate (3279497) is available ($170 after rebate).
Most other stores sell it for around
$200.
Brother 1960c Fax Machine with 5.8GHz Cordless Phone for $170, and a $70 Easy Rebate (08-03158) is available ($100 after rebate).
Other stores sell it for around $166.
Brother 2820 Laser Fax Machine for $180, and a $80 Easy Rebate (08-03160) is available ($100 after rebate).
Other stores sell it for around $176.
Brother PT-1880 Label Maker for $40, and a $20 Easy Rebate is available ($20 after rebate).
Most other stores sell it for around $44.
8-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder for $45, and a $25 Easy Rebate is available ($20 after rebate).
Cheap price for a shredder, however it has mostly poor reviews on Staples.com.
15-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder for $125, and a $50 Easy Rebate is available ($75 after rebate).
It's one of the better shredders on the market, and a pretty good deal at $75 after Easy Rebate.
CircuitCity.com
- 48 batteries $7.50 or $8, 192 batteries $30 to $32 (repost)
NexxTech 48-pack Alkaline batteries on sale for $7.50 for a AA pack, and $8 for a AAA pack.
In-store pickup is available, or $3.50 shipping charge for orders under $24.
If you add enough of the battery packs to your cart, shipping would be free.
For example, add 4 of any combination of the 48-packs of AA and AAA batteries for a total of $30 to $32 with free shipping.
Outpost.com
- Apple iPod Touch 8GB for $249 (expired)
Apple iPod Touch 8GB on sale for $249 with free shipping.
Most other stores sell it for around $280.
Costco.com
- Garmin Nuvi 650 Portable/Vehicle GPS $300 or $315 (repost)
Garmin Nuvi 650 Portable/Vehicle GPS is back at $300, this time with free shipping.
Non-Costco members can still order it online with a 5% surcharge, making it $315.
Most other stores sell it for $350 to $415.
Costco.com
- 42" 1080p LCD HDTV for $940, 46" for $1150
Sceptre 42" 1080p LCD HDTV for $900 plus $40 shipping ($940).
Sceptre 46" 1080p LCD HDTV for $1000 plus $150 shipping ($1150).
Seems like a great deal with very good specs and prices, however Sceptre is not known to make excellent quality HDTVs.
Some reviews are good, some are not so good.
A former employee of our local Costco told us Sceptre HDTVs were returned more than other HDTVs for whatever reason.
CircuitCity.com
- 48 batteries $7.50 or $10, 144 batteries $25 to $30 (repost)
NexxTech 48-pack Alkaline batteries on sale for $7.50 for a AA pack, and $10 for a AAA pack.
In-store pickup is available, or $3.50 shipping charge for orders under $24.
If you add enough of the battery packs to get your cart, shipping would be free.
For example, add 2 of the AA batteries and 1 of the AAA batteries for a total of $25 with free shipping (144 batteries total).
The picture of the AAA pack shows 4 batteries, but its UPC matches their 48-pack pack.
TigerDirect.com
- Garmin Nuvi 200w GPS for $199
Garmin Nuvi 200W Navigation GPS is on sale for $190 plus about $8.50 shipping.
Most other stores sell it for $214 to $222 after shipping fees, and it has pretty good reviews.
Buy.com
- HDMI Switch for $29 (repost)
3-Port HDMI Switch with Remote Control is back on sale for $29 with free shipping.
It provides switching between 3 HDMI devices to one HDMI input on your TV.
This is a great deal on a nice HDMI Switching unit with remote control, and other stores sell this one for around $40 and other HDMI switches for more.
This model supports HDMI version 1.3 and HDCP compliance, meaning it's compatible with all HDMI devices including Playstation3, HD-DVD players, and Blu-Ray players.
Detailed product information can be found on DVDTimes.co.uk.
Its 3-button remote is small and cheap looking with just buttons for HDMI 1, 2, and 3.
It's easy to program this remote's signals into an IR learning remote control.
Does not include any HDMI cables, but HDMI cables can easily be found for $5 to $10 each, such as this.
Costco.com
- Garmin Nuvi 360 for $260 or $272 (repost)
Garmin Nuvi 360 GPS for $250 plus about $10 shipping ($260) for Costco members.
Non-Costco members can also buy it with a 5% surcharge, making it $262 plus about $10 shipping ($272).
Other stores sell it for around $300.
Acer Aspire 15" Laptop for $670 with Core 2 Duo T5450, 2GB memory, 250 hard drive, CD/DVD Burner, 6-cell battery, webcam.
Also $50 rebate available with HP Printer purchase.
Sony Vaio 15" Laptop for $750, and a $50 mail-in rebate is available ($700 after rebate).
Other stores sell it for around $850.
Acer Aspire 17" Laptop for $850 with Core 2 Duo T5450, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, Blu-Ray player.