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Thursday, August 31, 2006 (updated 10:22 am ET)store events
Ending today, Overstock.com's latest coupon knocks 12% off with no minimum required via this link. (You may need to clear your cookies in order for the coupon to work.) Plus, shipping is $1. That's the largest percent-off coupon we've seen from Overstock.com in several weeks. See our Overstock.com deals archive for buying ideas, including furniture, iPods, game consoles like the Xbox 360 and Sony PSP, and more.
Starting Friday, September 1, at 6 pm local time, the CompUSA Midnight Madness Sale will offer at least dozens of items either at or near lowest-we've-seen prices at your local CompUSA store. Some specials are only available for one hour. (They change each hour.) Sales tax is added where applicable. See the flyer for details. Not all items will be available online. Sale will end at midnight. Best bets:
PC systems
The Dell Inspiron E1505 Dual Core 1.6GHz 15" Widescreen Notebook fell to $629 with free shipping at Dell Home. That's a $20 drop from last week and among the cheapest dual core laptops we've ever seen without rebate hassles. It includes an Intel Core Duo T2050 1.60GHz processor, 15.4" 1280x800 widescreen LCD with TrueLife, 512MB RAM, 60GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11g wireless, and Windows XP Media Center Edition. Deal ends September 6.
 $1,574 after rebate Amazon.com offers the Sony VAIO VGN-SZ220/B Core Duo 1.83GHz 13" Widescreen Notebook for $1,698.99 before a $125 mail-in rebate, $1,573.99 after. With free shipping, that's a buck off our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen by $56. Features include an Intel Core Duo T2400 1.83GHz processor with 667MHz FSB, 13.3" 1280x800 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 120GB Serial ATA hard drive, dual layer DVD burner, 802.11a/b/g wireless, NVIDIA GeForce Go 7400 128MB video card, 5-in-1 flash card reader, and Windows XP Home. Rebate ends September 12.
Lenovo.com again offers its Lenovo ThinkPad Z60m Pentium M 1.86GHz 15" Widescreen Notebook, model no. 2529RCU, for $899. With free shipping, that's the lowest price we could find for a ThinkPad with this configuration. Sales tax is added where applicable. This Z60m has an Intel Pentium M 750 1.86GHz processor, 15.4" 1280x800 widescreen LCD, 512MB RAM, 80GB Serial ATA hard drive, ATI Mobility RADEON x600 128MB PCI Express video card, DVD burner, 802.11a/g wireless, fingerprint reader, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows XP Professional. To get this price:
Dell Home offers the Dell Inspiron E1705 Core Duo 1.73GHz 17" Widescreen Notebook for $839.20 with free shipping via the directions below. We haven't seen a significantly cheaper 17" Dell laptop since mid-July. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an Intel Core Duo T2250 1.73GHz 533FSB processor, 17" 1440x900 widescreen display, 1GB RAM, 80GB hard drive, DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 802.11g wireless, and Windows XP Media Center. Coupon expires September 7 at 7 am ET or after 4,000 coupon redemptions. To get this deal:
Dell Home again knocks 20% off select Inspiron notebook PCs of $999 or more, this time via code "TMLZVFQ44WR72D". That's the same discount as last week. We haven't seen a better laptop coupon from Dell in over a month. Offer excludes XPS laptops and some configurations. Coupon expires September 7 at 7 am ET or after 4,000 uses.
 $950 after rebate Staples.com offers the HP Pavilion DV2037US 1.6GHz 14" Widescreen Notebook for $1,049.98 with free shipping. Together, coupon code "89716" and this $50 mail-in rebate yield a total price of $949.98. It's the best equipped dual core Pavilion laptop we've seen under $1,000. Features include an Intel Core Duo 1.6GHz processor, 14.1" 1280x800 widescreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 100GB 5400 rpm SATA hard drive, dual layer DVD burner with LightScribe, 802.11g wireless, built-in webcam, and Windows XP Home. Deal ends September 2.
newegg.com offers the Shuttle XPC SN27P2 Socket 939 Athlon 64-Ready Barebones PC for $349.99 plus $12.82 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen by $2. Powered by the NVIDIA nForce 570 Ultra MCP, the XPC SN27P2 features PCI Express x16, SATA II with RAID, and Gigabit LAN. About 8.7" tall, the case features four drive bays, a 400-watt power supply, and front-panel USB, mini-FireWire, and audio ports.
Dell Small Business cut its price on the new Dell Dimension 9200 Core 2 Duo 1.86GHz Desktop PC bundled with the Dell E196FP 19" LCD Monitor to $799. With free shipping, that's an $80 drop from this morning. Sales tax is added where applicable. This PC features an Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 1.86GHz 1066FSB processor, 512MB 533MHz RAM, 80GB hard drive, DVD-ROM drive, and Windows XP Home. To get this deal:
cell phones & handhelds
 $17 after rebate Ending today, the IOGear Bluetooth 2.1 Wireless Headset (pictured), model no. GBE211, costs $26.99 with free shipping at Buy.com. This $10 mail-in rebate drops it to $16.99. That's $13 under our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. Other under-$30 Bluetooth headsets without rebate hassles:
MP3 players
The Black Belkin iPod Nano Silicon Armband, model no. F8Z060, fell to $4.98 at Amazon.com. Shipping adds about $6, or use it for padding other deals over $25 for free shipping. Either way, that's $2 off our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. This armband is a form-fitting silicon sleeve attached to a stretchy band.
TechRestore.com offers its TechRestore 2200mAh iPod Replacement Battery, for 1st- and 2nd-generation iPods, for $29.99. Apply coupon code "2200" and the price falls to $14.99, the lowest we've seen. Add around $5 for shipping. Tools and instructions are included. Deal ends September 4.
HandHeldItems.com offers its Sheepskin Leather iPod "video" Case in Black for $14.99 before coupon code "sheepskinz", $6.99 after. With shipping at $2.85, it's $3 off and the lowest total price we've seen. (It costs $14.99 in Blue, Red, White, or Yellow.) This case features a kickstand and belt clip. Deal ends October 30.
HandHeldItems.com offers the Portable Fold-up Aluminum Speakers for iPod for $9.99. Coupon code "usbspeaker" chops it to $7.99. With shipping at $2.85, it's the lowest total no-rebate price we've seen for the set. Features include 150Hz to 18kHz frequency response and both 3.5mm and USB connectivity. Deal ends October 30.
The iRiver AFT-100 Mobile FM Transmitter costs $31.67 at Amazon.com. With free shipping, that's $2 over our July mention but the lowest total price we could find by $10. Compatible with any MP3 or CD player, the AFT-100 features a blue LCD display and frequency range of 88.1 to 107.9MHz.
photo
PhotoWorks.com continues to offer 50 4x6" digital prints for free via coupon code "C594-38-5104-11". It's still the biggest free-prints coupon we've seen from PhotoWorks.com. Also, coupon code "C622-38-5144-71" yields 30 4x6" digital prints for free. However, these coupons can't be stacked, so use them in separate orders. Other available coupons:
Meritline.com lowered its price on the Ritek Ridata 80x 2GB CompactFlash Card, model no. CFR2G-80X-G, to $39.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total no-rebate price we've seen for this card by just under a buck.
Once again, HandHeldItems.com offers the XPRO Studio Light Tent (pictured) for $29.99. Add coupon code "xprosmall" to your cart to cut it to $24.99. With shipping at $10, it's still the lowest total price we could find for this item. The XPRO Studio is a 12" x 24" case used to provide an "ultra soft" lighting effect in studio photography. It features both white and black backdrops and a carrying case. Also of note: It's available in 24" x 24" or 36" x 36" for $39.99 and $59.99, respectively, after coupon code "xpromlarge". Deals end December 25.
Several coupons for electronics end today or early tomorrow at Dell Home. Most are for digital cameras and camcorders, listed below. The exception is the Logitech Harmony 880 Universal Remote Control for $149 with free shipping after coupon code "Z0FV5PFFK5JQS7". (This ends today at 5 pm ET.) The others deals, which end tomorrow at 7 am ET (all ship for free) and are ordered by popularity:
 $18 after rebate Buy.com nicked its price on the Kingston 1GB miniSD Card, model no. SDM/1GB, to $31.95 with free shipping. This $14 mail-in rebate drops it to $17.95. That's a $2 drop and the lowest total price we've seen for this card. A full-size Secure Digital adapter is included. Rebate expires September 2.
 $13 after rebate The Kingston 1GB Secure Digital Card, model no. SD/1GB, costs $26.95 at Buy.com. This $14 mail-in rebate drops the price to $12.95. With free shipping, that's $7 under our our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. Rebate ends September 5.
 $90 after rebate JR.com offers the Fuji FinePix A350 5.2-Megapixel Digital Camera for $129.99. This $40 mail-in rebate cuts it to $89.99. Shipping adds $6.95. Although this was $10 less about a month ago, it's the lowest total price we could find by $43. The FinePix A350 features 3x optical zoom, 1.7" LCD, 320x240 video, 16MB xD-Picture Card, and USB connectivity. Rebate ends October 31. dealram tracks xD card prices.
displays/TVs
 $190 after rebate Ending today, Buy.com offers the Niko NIKO-1906W 19" LCD Monitor for $239.99 before this $50 mail-in rebate, $189.99 after. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find, although it was briefly $5 less earlier this month. New customers can knock another $15 off. The Niko OTP-3211W features 13440x900 max resolution, 700:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 5ms response time, and both DVI and VGA inputs.
Buy.com dropped its price on the BenQ FP202W 20.1" Widescreen LCD Monitor in Black to $274.95 with free shipping. That's a $15 drop and the lowest total price we've seen. New customers can get another $15 off. The FP202W sports a native resolution of 1680x1050, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 600:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response time, and both DVI and VGA inputs.
Buy.com cut its price on the ViewSonic NextVision N3251w 32" Widescreen HD-Ready LCD Television to $759.99 with free shipping. That's a $29 cut and the lowest total price we've seen for a ViewSonic 32" LCD. New customers can get another $15 off. Features include a native resolution of 1366x768, 1000:1 contrast ratio, 550 cd/m2 brightness, 8ms response time, and HDMI, VGA, component, S-Video, and RCA video inputs.
Staples.com offers the Video7 V7 Series 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. R19WPS, for $189.94. With free shipping, that's $10 off our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. Features include 1440x900 resolution, 500:1 contrast ratio, 8ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, and VGA input. Deal ends September 2.
YesBuy.net offers the ViewSonic VA1912wb 19" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $220 before coupon code "DN920102830904", $198 after. With shipping around $12, it's the lowest total price we could find. This display features a 1440x900 native resolution, 8ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 500:1 contrast ratio, built-in speakers, and both DVI and VGA inputs. Deal ends September 4.
The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its factory-refurbished HP F2105 21" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $439.99. With $32.99 for shipping, that's $27 less than the best total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit. (New units were briefly $5 less back in July.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1680x1050 native resolution, 900:1 contrast ratio, 16ms response time, 300 cd/m2 brightness, 2-port USB hub, and both DVI and VGA inputs. A 90-day HP warranty applies.
storage
Buy.com offers the Western Digital NetCenter 250GB Networkable Hard Drive, model no. WDXE2500JBN, for $159.95. With free shipping, that's $46 off our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. This Simple NAS (network attached storage) enclosure allows a hard drive to be directly connected to an Ethernet network. It also features USB 2.0 connectivity and an 8MB cache. New customers can get another $10 off.
Supergooddeal.com again offers the Cremax ICY Dock MB453 Serial ATA Multidrive Module for $79 with free shipping. Coupon code "10D453SPF" slices it to $69. That matches our last mention as the lowest total price we've seen by $10. The ICY Dock fits three Serial ATA hard drives into two 5.25" drive bays.
The GMG TVisto 80GB FireWire/USB 2.0 Multimedia Hard Drive costs $179.99 with free shipping at egoodz.com. That's still the lowest total price we've seen by $9. This enclosure connects to a TV or stereo and plays files stored on the hard drive. It supports various formats, including MP3, WMA, DivX, XviD, and more. A remote control is included. Other available sizes:
egoodz.com offers the Maxtor DiamondMax 500GB Hard Drive (16MB cache, 7200 rpm) installed in a Red Metal Gear Box II 3.5" FireWire/USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for $279.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest total price we've seen for this bundle. Cables and AC adapter are included. Other configurations:
 $80 after rebate Ending today, TigerDirect.com has the Beyond Micro Mobile 250GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive (pictured), model no. BM250MD3U28M, for $129.99 before a $50 mail-in rebate, $79.99 after. With shipping around $12, that's the lowest total price we've seen for this external hard drive by $18. This is a 7200 rpm hard drive with an 8MB buffer. See also the Seagate 250GB IDE Internal Hard Drive bundled with the Ultra FireWire/USB 2.0 Enclosure for $10 more after rebate.
Fry's Outpost.com offers the Seagate 400GB Serial ATA Internal Hard Drive, model no. ST3400633AS-RK, for $119.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. This drive operates at 7200 rpm and features a 16MB cache and five-year warranty.
Supergooddeal.com offers the Cintre ZDisc 3.5" USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure, model no CI-330U2, in Silver (pictured) or Black for $24.99. Coupon code "10CI330U2B" slices it to $14.99. With free shipping, it's a $2 drop and the lowest total price we've seen. This enclosure supports IDE drives up to 400GB. Coupon expires September 5.
networking
 $50 after rebate Buy.com offers the Netgear ProSafe GS108 8-Port Copper Gigabit Ethernet Switch, model no. GS108NA, for $59.99 before a $10 mail-in rebate, $49.99 after. With free shipping, that's a $10 drop and among the cheapest 8-port 10/100/1000 switches we've seen. New customers can get another $5 off. Rebate ends October 1.
 $63 after rebate Buy.com offers the Netgear RangeMax 802.11g Wireless Access Point, model no. WPN802NA, for $82.99. This $20 mail-in rebate chops the net price to $62.99. With free shipping, that's $6 under our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen. RangeMax 108Mbps routers and WAPs purport to adjust to interference and physical barriers to provide better coverage than a standard 802.11g network, especially when used with other RangeMax devices. (Note: You must already have a router to use this WAP.) Deal ends September 4.
CompUSA.com offers its CompUSA MIMO 802.11g Wireless 4-Port Router, model no. 140853, for $24.99. Apply coupon code "EMAIL25" and the price falls to $18.74. With shipping starting at $5, that's by far the least expensive MIMO (Multiple In/Multiple Out) router we've seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Coupon ends September 2.
SupermediaStore.com offers the Bluetake Bluetooth v2.0 + EDR USB 2.0 Adapter, model no. BT009SX, for $19.99 with free shipping. Coupon code "super20poff" chops the total price to $15.99, the lowest we've seen for a v2.0 adapter without rebate hassles. Deal ends August 31.
upgrades
 $145 after rebate Fry's Outpost.com offers the OCZ 2GB PC2-6400 DDR2 Dual Channel Memory Kit - Gold Edition (with two 1GB DIMMs), model no. OCZ2G8002GK, for $184.99 before this $40 mail-in rebate, $144.99 after. With free shipping, it's the lowest total price we've seen for this specific 800MHz kit. Rebate expires September 5.
peripherals
 $50 after rebate MacMall.com offers the Samsung ML-2010 Laser Printer for $99.99 before a $50 mail-in rebate, $49.99 after. Shipping costs around $13, or this second mail-in rebate chops it to $0. Altogether, that ties our last mention as the lowest total price we've seen since early June, when it was $10 less. This printer features 1200x600 dpi, 22 ppm, and USB connectivity. Deal ends today.
MegaMacs.com offers free shipping on select laptop cases, bags, and briefcases. A best bet is the Body Glove Expandable Notebook Case (pictured), model no. 74719, for $19.99 shipped. That's $7 less than the lowest total price we could find elsewhere. Other notables:
software
Amazon.com still offers Intuit's Quicken Deluxe 2007 for $44.95 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for this new version by $9. Intuit.com details what's new in this version.
 $0 after rebate Corel Paint Shop Pro X costs $60 at Fry's Outpost.com. Mail-in rebates of $30 and $30 drop it to $0. With about $7 for shipping, it's the lowest total price we've seen. Deal ends September 6.
office
Ending today, the Invacare Careguard Overbed Table, model no. 6400, costs $64.99 with free shipping at Amazon.com. Coupon code "INVACAUG" cuts it to $44.99. That's the lowest total price we could find by $21. Although intended as a medical accessory, it appears to be suitable for use as a laptop stand. Features include 1.5" casters, height adjustment from 27-42", welded steel construction, and more.
Staples.com has its EASYFLEX 36" and 50" Desks on clearance for $69.90 and $79.90, respectively. With free shipping, both are at lowest-we've-seen prices. (Stock is extremely limited and varies by ZIP code.) The 36" desk includes a medium Cherry wood veneer, adjustable shelf, and three-year warranty. The 50" version adds another adjustable shelf and cable management system on top of the 36" desk features. Other EASYFLEX items on clearance at Staples.com (also limited in stock):
electronics
For members, Costco.com offers the Garmin StreetPilot i3 GPS for $229.99 with free shipping. (Non-members pay 5% more.) That's $18 under our last mention (which had rebate hassles) and the lowest total price we've seen. This automotive GPS navigator provides voice-prompted, turn-by-turn directions via the included MapSource City Select North America NT v7 DVD. Features include a 176x220 color display, 128MB TransFlash card, and USB connectivity. Costco.com's liberal return policy applies. Deal ends October 1.
Walmart.com offers the Roadmaster VR3 In-Dash MP3/CD Receiver, model no. VRCD400-SDU, for $79.87. That's the lowest price we could find by $50. Shipping costs $3.97, and sales tax is added where applicable. This head unit features USB connectivity and a Secure Digital card slot for playback from portable audio players. Other features include 21 watts per channel RMS (45 watts peak) into four channels, RCA preamp outputs, MP3 and WMA playback, ID3 tag support, and detachable faceplate.
Amazon.com nicked its price on the Logitech Premium Stereo Headset, model no. 980369-0403, to $12.88. With shipping starting around $5, that's a hair under our last mention and the lowest total price we've seen since early June, when it was a couple of bucks less elsewhere. (Shipping is free on orders of $25 or more.) Features include in-line volume and mute controls and a noise-canceling microphone.
The Logitech Wireless Bluetooth iPod Headphones for iPod, model no. 980397-0403, cost $33.95 with free shipping at Amazon.com. That's the lowest no-rebate price we've seen for the retail version. These headphones connect wirelessly to your iPod via the included snap-on Bluetooth adapter. If you prefer, Costco.com still has these for $4 less after shipping (and a rebate). Also available: The same in Black, model no. 980415-0403, for $39.99 plus $6.95 for shipping at JR.com.
movies & music
Barnes & Noble stores take 15% off one item when you use your Barnes & Noble Member card via this printable coupon. It's tied for the largest percent-off discount we've seen from Barnes & Noble this year. This offer is valid for in-store use only. Coupon ends September 3.
video games
HandHeldItems.com offers its Standalone Dance Pad for $16.99. Add coupon code "ddrddrddr" to your cart to cut it to $13.99, With around $8.50 for shipping, it's the lowest total price we've seen for such an item. This pad features 50 songs, AC adapter, and RCA video inputs. Deal ends December 25. (Of note: This is not a PS2 DDR dance pad. It plugs directly into your television.)
toys
Geeks.com again has the Deluxe 500-Piece Poker Set for $21.99. With around $16 for shipping, it's the lowest total price we've seen by $8. This set includes 500 11.5-gram clay poker chips, dealer button, five dice, two decks of cards, and lockable aluminum case.
Once again, HandHeldItems.com offers the Mini R/C Electric RTR Helicopter for $39.99. Add coupon code "rchelicop" to your cart to slice it to $34.99. With shipping at $8, it's still the lowest total price we've seen. Features include twin counter-rotating rotors, battery charger, remote control, and a range up to 100 feet. Coupon expires December 25.
The 1:18-scale R/C GMC Yukon Denali XL in White or Grey (pictured) costs $29.99. Apply coupon code "gmcyukon" to your cart to drop it to $24.99. That's the lowest price we've seen for this particular item. Shipping costs $7.50. Features include front and rear suspension system, glossy exterior paint, rubber tires, working lights, and neon lights inside the rims. Deal ends December 25.
home
Amazon.com cut its price on the KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Aluminum 12-Piece Cookware Set in Red to $122.99 with free shipping. Scroll down to the "Buy both and save" promotion and click it to add the KitchenAid Gourmet Essentials Hard-Base Ceramic Mini Oval Au Gratins (Set of 2) for free. Coupon code "AUGSAVER" drops the total to $97.99. That's a $7 drop from our last mention, which didn't include the free au gratins. This oven-safe set includes a 3-quart covered saucepan, 8-quart covered stockpot, 10" open French skillet, and more. Deal ends today.
The Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid is back down to $39.99 with free shipping at Amazon.com. That's a $10 drop and tied for the lowest total price we've seen. See also our Calphalon deals roundup from last week.
HSN.com offers the Wolfgang Puck Bistro 12-Bottle Wine Cooler, model no. B12WCBL, for $69.39. With shipping starting at 98 cents, it's among the least expensive wine refrigerators we've seen. Features include an insulated glass door, adjustable thermostat, and three wine storage racks. Update: Apply coupon code "C51474" and the price falls to $55.51. Coupon ends September 4.
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