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Seth Weintraub

Founder, Publisher and Editorial Director of the 9to5/Electrek/DroneDJ sites.

Seth Weintraub is an award-winning journalist and blogger who won back to back Neal Awards during his three plus years  covering Apple and Google at IDG’s Computerworld from 20072010.  Weintraub next covered all things Google for Fortune Magazine from 2010-2011 amassing a thick rolodex of Google contacts and love for Silicon Valley tech culture.

It turns out that his hobby 9to5Mac.com blog was always his favorite and in 2011 he went full time adding his Fortune Google followers to 9to5Google.com and adding the style and commerce component 9to5Toys.com gear and deals site. In 2013, Weintraub bought one of the Tesla’s first Model S EVs off the assembly line and so began his love affair with the Electric Vehicle and green energy which in 2014 turned into electrek.co.

In 2018, DroneDJ was born to cover the burgeoning world of drones and UAV’s led by China’s DJI.

From 1997-2007, Weintraub was a Global IT director and Web Developer for a number of companies with stints at multimedia and branding agencies in Paris, Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, Hong Kong, Madrid and London before becoming a publisher/blogger.

Seth received a bachelors degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California with a minor in Multimedia and Creative Technology in 1997. In 2004, he received a Masters from NYU’s Tisch School of the Art’s ITP program.

Hobbies: Weintraub is a licensed single engine private pilot, certified open water scuba diver and spent over a year traveling to 60 cities in 23 countries. Whatever free time exists is now guaranteed to his lovely wife and two amazing sons.

More at About.me. BI 2014 profile.

Tips: seth@9to5mac.com, or llsethj on Wickr/Skype or link at top of page.

APC 650VA Battery UPS: $40

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Best Buy offers the APC 650VA Battery UPS for $39.99+Free shipping.  This Uninterruptible Power Supply offers 8 surge protected outlets with three outlets backed up by power.  IT also has phone and ethernet surge protection.  It is covered by an APC $75,000 3-year equipment protection policy.

These won’t keep your PC going through a long power outage (most outages are short) but it will give you an hour or so to shut things down.
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HP Photosmart C410a Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $100 + free shipping

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OfficeMax offers the HP Photosmart Premium C410a Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer, model no. CQ521A#B1H, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $99.99. With free shipping, that’s $60 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $80. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include up to 34 ppm black, up to 32 ppm color, 2.4″ color LCD, flash card reader, USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity, 802.11n wireless, and more.

Refurbished Vizio 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $230 + free shipping

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mwave offers the refurbished Vizio 31.5″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. E320VA, for $229.99. With free shipping, that’s $30 under our August mention and $62 below the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Features include a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time, four HDMI inputs, and VGA and other video inputs.

A 180-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who backs it.

2 Samsung 24″ 1080p LED-Backlit LCD Displays for $349 + $10 s&h

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Walmart again offers two Samsung 24″ 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Monitors, model no. S24A300B, for $349 plus $9.94 for shipping. (Free Ship-to-Store is also available.) At $179 each, that’s tied with our mention from a month ago and the lowest total price we could find for this 2-pack elsewhere by $101. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and both DVI and VGA inputs.

Westinghouse 42″ 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV for $340 + pickup at Walmart

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Walmart offers the Westinghouse 42″ 120Hz 1080p LED Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LD-4258, for $339.98. Opt for free Site-to-Store pickup; shipping otherwise adds $29.97. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $150 and the best price we’ve ever seen for a 42″ 120Hz LCD HDTV. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, LED backlight, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component and other video inputs.

Apple MacBook Air Core i5 Dual 1.7GHz 13″ Laptop for $1,188 + free shipping

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MacMall offers the 3-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.7GHz 13.3″ LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook, model no. MC965LL/A, for $1,188.19 with free shipping. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) That’s $38 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current price low by $37.) It features an Intel Core i5-2557M 1.7GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 13.3″ 1440×900 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

Two Samsung 24″ 1080p LED-Backlit LCD Displays for $349 + $10 s&h

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Walmart offers two Samsung 24″ 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Monitors, model no. S24A300B, for $349 plus $9.94 for shipping. (Free Ship-to-Store is also available.) At $179 each and the lowest total price we’ve seen for a single 24″ Samsung LED monitor by $21. (It’s also a current price-low for the pair by $119.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Each features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and both DVI and VGA inputs.

Refurb Apple MacBook Air Laptops: 12″ 128GB SSD for $899 + free shipping

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The Apple Store discounts select previous-generation, factory-refurbished MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $300 off, each model is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each MacBook Air carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The deals:

Refurb Apple Mac mini Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Desktop for $469 + free shipping

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Apple Store again offers its factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz Mini Desktop, model no. MC270LL/A, for $469 with free shipping. That matches our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this specific model by $71. It features an Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, 8x SuperDrive, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, SD card slot, HDMI and mini-DisplayPort outputs, and OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out.

Acer 20″ Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Display for $70 + free shipping

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Staples offers the Acer S201HLBD 20″ Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. ET.DS1HP.001, for $99.98. Coupon code “97303” drops it to $69.98. With free shipping, that’s $30 under our July mention and the lowest total price we could find by $38. (It’s also within a buck of the best price we’ve ever seen for any 20″ LED LCD Monitor.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1600×900 resolution, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, 8,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and VGA video input.

Refurbished Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display for $849 + free shipping

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The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $849. (Click “Displays” on the left to find it.) With free shipping, that’s $150 off and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this display. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 2560×1440, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 12ms grey-to-grey response time, 375 cd/m² brightness, built-in iSight camera, 3-port USB 2.0 hub, and Mini DisplayPort connectivity. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as with new displays.

Refurbished Apple TV Media Receiver for $85 + free shipping

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The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple TV Media Receiver, model no. MC572LL/A, for $85 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $11, and $13 below the best price we could find for a new one. (We saw a refurbished unit for $10 less last week; however, no warranty information was provided.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This latest-generation Apple TV displays 720p widescreen video and features Netflix, YouTube, Flickr, and Mobile Me integration, Airplay support, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, built-in power supply, HDMI video output, optical audio output, and a USB port. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

Sony 32″ 1080p WiFi LED LCD HDTV w/ Google TV for $420 + free shipping

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Circuit City offers the Sony 32″ 1080p WiFi LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television with Google TV, model no. NSX-32GT1, for $499.99. Coupon code “BLW44401” cuts it to $419.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our August mention and the lowest total price we could find by $78. The Sony Internet TV includes support for the Android-based Google TV service (which allows you to watch Internet content on your HDTV), a wireless keypad remote control, compatibility with iPhone or Android-enabled smartphones, and applications for Netflix, Twitter, Pandora, CNBC, NBA TV, and more. It also features a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, edge LED backlighting, 802.11n wireless and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, four HDMI ports, and more.

Refurbished Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display for $849 + free shipping

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The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $849. (Click “Displays” on the left to find it.) With free shipping, that’s $150 off and tied with our mention from last week as the lowest total price we could find for this display. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 2560×1440, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 12ms grey-to-grey response time, 375 cd/m² brightness, built-in iSight camera, 3-port USB 2.0 hub, and Mini DisplayPort connectivity. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as with new displays.

Western Digital Elements 2.5TB USB External HDD for $85 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Western Digital Elements 2.5TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBAAU0025HBK-NESN, for $84.99 with free shipping ($0.03/GB). That’s $3 under our mention from three days ago and $35 less than the best total price we’ve seen for a 3TB drive. (It’s also a current price low by $2.)
This features WD GreenPower Technology, which claims to reduce energy consumption by 30%.
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Sony 24″ Google TV 1080p WiFi LCD HDTV for $250 + $13 s&h

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TigerDirect offers the Sony 24″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television with Google TV, model no. NSX-24GT1, for $299.99. Coupon code “JYR41446” cuts it to $249.99. With $13.27 for shipping, that’s $17 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s a current price low by $35.) Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 2,500:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8GB of built-in storage, wireless keypad remote control, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, USB connectivity, four HDMI inputs, and component and other video inputs. It also features support for the Android-based Google TV service (which allows you to watch Internet content on your HDTV) as well as applications for Netflix, Twitter, Pandora, CNBC, NBA TV, and more.

Dell IN1920 19″ 720p Widescreen LCD Display, $25 GC for $100 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Dell IN1920 18.5″ 720p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. 0MG2M, bundled with a $25 Dell Gift Card for $99.99. With free shipping (and assuming you’ll use the gift card), that’s $5 under our mention from two weeks ago and $4 under the lowest total price we could find for the monitor alone. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and VGA input.

Refurbished Apple iPads: 16GB WiFi for $299 + free shipping, 32GB for $399

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The Apple Store dropped its price on the factory-refurbished, 1st-generation Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi (pictured), model no. MB292LL/A, to $299 with free shipping. That’s $30 under our June mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for any iPad. (It’s a $186 below the best deal we could find for a new one.) This 0.5″-thick tablet weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7″ 1024×768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more.

Also available is the factory-refurbished, 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB Wi-Fi, model no. MB293LL/A, for $399. That’s another price-low, this time by $121. Both units carry a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units.

2 Dell ST2220MB 22″ 1080p LED-Backlit Displays for $250 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers two Dell ST2220M 21.5″ 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen Monitors, model no. NG05T, for $249.99. With free shipping, that’s $125/monitor and the lowest total price we could find for two of these by $50. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, DVI-D and VGA outputs, and more.

HandHeldItems: Up to 93% off iPhone 4 cases + extra 20% off, $1 credit

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HandHeldItems knocks up to 93% off select Apple iPhone 4 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off via coupon code “20iphonecs”. Even better, receive a $1 HHI store credit with your purchase. In all, 1,169 items are discounted, several of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. (Scroll down to see them all.)

A best bet after coupon is the Crowned Heart Snap-on Case for iPhone 4 (pictured), bundled with a $1 HHI store credit, for $3.31. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $3, assuming you use the credit. This case protects your iPhone 4 from dust and scratches and features pre-cut volume and port openings.

Logitech Revue Google TV Receiver for $100 + free shipping

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Logitech offers its Logitech Revue Media Receiver with Google TV, model no. 970-000001, for an in-cart price of $99.99. With free shipping, that’s $80 under our May mention (which required a Costco membership) and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for any Google TV device. (It’s also $50 under a refurbished model from two weeks ago.) The Revue features support for the Android-based Google TV service, which allows you to watch Internet content on your HDTV. (Click here to learn more about Google TV.) This receiver features a wireless keyboard remote control with trackpad, compatibility with iPhone or Android-enabled smartphones, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, HDMI, and support for Netflix, Twitter, Pandora, CNBC, NBA TV, and more.

Best Buy offers the same price.

Apple Mac mini Core i5 Dual 2.3GHz for $559 + free shipping for phone orders

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For phone orders only, MacMall offers the new Apple Mac mini Intel Core i5 2.3GHz Desktop, model no. MC815LL/A, for $558.95 with free shipping. (In order to get this price you must call 800.622.6255 to place your order; it’s $10 more if ordered online.) That’s $11 under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this just-released desktop. It features an Intel Core i5 2.3GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 500GB 5400 rpm hard drive, 802.11a/n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, SDXC card slot, Thunderbolt, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

Apple MacBook Air Core i5 Dual 1.6GHz 12″ Laptop: $950+ free shipping

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Amazon offers the new 2.38-lb. Apple MacBook Air Intel Core i5 1.6Ghz 11.6″ Widescreen Notebook (pictured), model no. MC968LL/A, for $949.99 with free shipping. (Best Buy charges the same.) That’s $50 under what Apple charges direct and the lowest total price we could find. This latest MacBook Air includes an Intel Core i5 1.6GHz “Sandy Bridge” dual-core processor, 11.6″ 1366×768 LED-backlit display, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt port, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion.

Refurb Apple Mac mini Core 2 Duo price drops: Now from $469 + free shipping

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Following the release of new models, Apple Store today slashed prices on previous-generation, factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. With free shipping, each is at least $100 under our mention from last week and at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. A 1-year warranty applies, the same as new systems. Items are removed from Apple’s web site once sold out. The models, each with free shipping:

Refurbished Apple MacBook Air Laptops: From $749 + free shipping

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The Apple Store dropped its prices on a selection of factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks, as listed below. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $80 off, each model is at or near the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops, with price drops from our previous mention (each model listed below features 2GB RAM):

Hitachi Deskstar 3TB SATA 6Gbps Internal Hard Drive: $107

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Amazon offers the Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 3TB Serial ATA 6Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive, model no. 0S03228, for $106.92 with free shipping ($0.04/GB). That’s a $10 drop from our mention three weeks ago and it’s the lowest total price we could find by $36. It’s also the least expensive shipped 3TB SATA internal drive we’ve ever seen by $3. It runs at 5400 rpm and features a 32MB cache.
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Refurbished Apple MacBook Air Laptops: From $829 + free shipping

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The Apple Store discounts its selection of factory-refurbished 3-lb. MacBook Air notebooks. Plus, each system qualifies for free shipping. At up to $270 off, each model is at or near the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each item carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Items are removed from The Apple Store when sold out. The laptops:

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1: $445

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10datavis via eBay Daily Deal offers the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1″ 16GB WiFi Google Android Tablet in Black, model no. GT-P7510MAYXAB, for $444.99 withfree shipping. That’s $55 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $54. This wireless-only Android tablet (no 3G connectivity) features a 10.1″ 1280×800 touchscreen LCD, 16GB memory, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, built-in GPS, 2-megapixel front camera, 3-megapixel rear camera, Android 3.1 OS (Honeycomb), and more. Deal ends July 2 at 10:59 am ET.
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HHI Snap-On Hard Back Shell Case for iPad 2 w/ $2 credit for $9 + $3 s&h

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HandHeldItems offers its HHI Snap-On Hard Back Shell Case for iPad 2 in Rubberized Black (pictured), Clear Orange, Clear Red, Clear Lime, or Clear Pink for $13.99. Coupon code “smartchioceback” cuts it to $8.99. Plus, receive a $2 HHI Credit with your purchase. With $2.85 for shipping (and assuming you use the credit), that ties our mention from three weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find for a similar case, this time by $5. This case will protect your iPad 2 from scratches, is compatible with the Apple Smart Cover (sold separately), and features cutouts for access to ports and buttons.

Lenovo L2230x 22″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Display for $100 + $10 s&h

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TigerDirect offers the Lenovo 22″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. L2230x, for $129.97. Coupon code “SEN35704” cuts it to $99.97. With $9.56 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $46. IT’s also among the cheapest 22″ 1080p LCD monitors we’ve seen. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, four USB ports, Ethernet port, VGA input, and more.

Vizio XVT 55″ 240Hz 1080p WiFi LED LCD HDTV for $1,398 + free shipping

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Walmart offers the Vizio TruLED 55″ 240Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. XVT553SV, for $1,398 with free shipping. That’s $50 under our mention from November and the lowest total price we could find by $156. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, LED backlight with local dimming, 10,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 802.11n wireless, Ethernet, Vizio Internet Apps with Netflix, VUDU, Twitter, and more, Bluetooth keyboard remote control, three USB 2.0 ports, five HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

PC Micro Store: Up to 70% off + extra 50% off digital camera batteries

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PC Micro Store takes up to 70% off its entire selection of Young Micro digital camera batteries. Plus get an extra 50% off via coupon code “YMDCA50OFF”. Combined, that’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the best discount we’ve seen for these items from PC Micro Store. Plus, most orders qualify for free shipping. Coupon ends after 1,000 redemptions.

A best bet is the Young Micro Olympus LI-10B Li-Ion Rechargeable Digital Camera Battery (pictured) for $8.95 before the above coupon, $4.47 after. With free shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find for a similar battery by a buck.

HandHeldItems: Up to 70% off select iPad 2 cases + 20% off coupon, $2 credit

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HandHeldItems continues to knock up to 70% off select Apple iPad 2 cases. Plus, take an extra 20% off orders via coupon code “ipadcases20”. Even better, receive a $2 HandHeldItems store credit with your purchase. Most of these cases are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85.

A best bet is this Trident Aegis Case for iPad 2 in Black (pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $23.99 after the above coupon. Shipping adds $2.85. Provided you use the credit, that’s the lowest total price we could find for this case by $5.

Samsung CLP-325W Wireless Color Laser Printer for $130 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Samsung CLP-325W Wireless Color Laser Printer for $129.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $30. (We saw it bundled with a $50 OfficeMax gift card for $150 two weeks ago, since expired.) Features include up to 17 ppm black print speed, 4 ppm color print speed, 2400×600 dpi resolution, 802.11n wireless, USB connectivity, and more.

Viore 22″ 1080p Widescreen LED LCD HDTV for $169 + free shipping

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Walmart offers the Viore 22″ 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LED22VF50, for $169. With free shipping, that’s $6 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $70. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.