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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.

Refurbished Apple Mac mini Core 2 Duo desktops from $599 + free shipping

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The Apple Store again discounts two factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini computers, as listed below. Each carries free shipping and is well under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. 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. Originally released a year ago, each of these Mac mini desktops includes an HDMI port. The models, each with free shipping:

Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro Laptops from $899 + free shipping

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The Apple Store offers price drops on select factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $899. It’s among the best selections we’ve seen from Apple in several weeks, and combined with free shipping, most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new Macs. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. Notable laptops:

Axiotron ModBook C2D 2.13GHz 13″ TabletMac for $1,949 + free shipping

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Other World Computing continues to offer the Axiotron ModBook Core 2 Duo 13.3″ 2.13GHz Tablet Mac for $1,949 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week as $94 under the lowest price we’ve seen for a new unit, and the least expensive made-to-order ModBook we’ve seen. (We saw a used one for $50 less last spring.) The ModBook is a modified Apple MacBook with an AnyView 13.3″ widescreen WACOM stylus-operated display on the exterior, Intel Core 2 Duo P7450 2.13GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 160GB 5400 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, WAAS-enabled GPS, iSight, and more.

Note that this item currently will not ship for 55 days.

Refurbished Samsung 23″ 1080p LCD Display for $133 + free shipping

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Legend Micro via Buy.com offers the refurbished Samsung 23″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. B2330, for $133. With free shipping, that’s $7 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $9. Features include MagicSuite 2010 Imbedded Software (which purports to boost color while saving energy), a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 typical (70,000:1 dynamic) contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, and both DVI and VGA inputs.

Of note, no warranty information is provided.

The North Face Recon 15″ Laptop Backpack for $50 + free shipping

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Rocky Mountain Trail offers The North Face Recon 15″ Notebook Backpack in four colors (Black pictured) for $49.90. With free shipping, that’s $14 under our mention from last fall and the lowest total price we could find for this backpack in any color by $20. This nylon backpack features a main zip pocket with laptop sleeve, hydration port, sternum strap, side water bottle pockets, small water-resistant pocket, and safety whistle.

Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini Quad Interface Hard Drives: Deals from $100 + $5 s&h

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Other World Computing offers its OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro mini 2.5″ FireWire 800/USB 2.0/eSATA Hard Drive with prices starting at $99.97. Ground shipping is around $5. Each drive includes Intech SpeedTools Utilities, ProSoft DataBackup, NovaStor NovaBACKUP (Windows), Carbon Copy Cloner, cables, and 3-year warranty. The drives:

Sony 46″ 240Hz 1080p 3D-Ready LED HDTV for $1,473 + free shipping

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Abe’s of Maine offers the Sony 46″ 240Hz 1080p 3D-Ready LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-46HX729, bundled with a Wall Mount for $1,488.18. Coupon code “DEALNEWS15” cuts it to $1,473.18. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $202. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, edge-lit LED backlight with local dimming, BRAVIA Internet Video with Netflix, Youtube, and Skype apps, ambient lighting and presence sensors, wireless connectivity, Ethernet port, two USB ports, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other inputs.


Of note: East Coast TV’s sells it for $1,318.10 via coupon code “PAYCHECK” with $39 for shipping. However, this merchant only ships to select eastern and southern states.

Refurbished Motorola Xoom 32GB WiFi Android Tablet: $449

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At Motorola, search for “SJ1558RA” to find the factory-refurbished Motorola Xoom 32GB Google Android Tablet for $499. Coupon code “cliqxt11” cuts it to $449.10. With free shipping, that’s $51 under our mention from four weeks ago of a new unit and the lowest total price we could find for a new one now by $130. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 0.51″-thick tablet weighs 1.6 lbs. and features an NVIDIA Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core processor, 10.1″ 1280×800 touchscreen LCD display, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, front and rear cameras, accelerometer, gyroscope, microSD card slot, up to 10 hours of battery life, micro USB and HDMI connectivity, Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb, and more. A 1-year Motorola warranty applies.
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Lexmark S605 Wireless Multifunction Color Printer for $80 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Lexmark S605 Wireless Multifunction Color Printer, which also scans and copies, for $79.99 with free shipping. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) That’s $33 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $12. Features include built-in 802.11b/g wireless, print speeds of up to 33 ppm black and 30 ppm color, up to 4800×1200 dpi print resolution, 1-touch copying, memory card slot, PictBridge support, and USB connectivity.

PC Micro Store: Up to 50% off cables and accessories + extra 30% off

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PC Micro Store chops up to 50% off a selection of cables and accessories. Even better, coupon code “CABLE30OFF” takes an extra 30% off with no minimum purchase required. Combined with free shipping for most cables and accessories, it’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the best discount we’ve seen on these items from PC Micro Store. Coupon ends after 1,000 uses.

Pentax K-r 12MP DSLR Camera w/ 2 Lenses for $664 + free shipping

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Abe’s of Maine offers the Pentax K-r 12.4-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera in Black with the Pentax 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens and the Pentax 50-200mm f/4-5.6 Lens, model no. 14650, for an in-cart price of $679. Coupon code “DEALNEWS15” drops it to $664. With free shipping, that’s $10 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $35. It features a 3″ LCD, anti-dust function, 6 fps frame rate, 11-point autofocus, 100 to 25,600 ISO range, in-camera HDR capture, 720p movie mode, USB connectivity, SD/SDHC card slot, and more.

SanDisk Extreme 16GB Class 6 SDHC Card 2-Pack for $65 + free shipping, more

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B&H Photo-Video discounts select SanDisk Extreme SDHC Secure Digital High-Capacity and CompactFlash memory cards when you purchase two or more, as listed below. With free shipping, that puts each pair at the lowest total price we could find for two by at least $13. The deals:

Executive Capacitive Stylus / Ballpoint Pen for $9 + $3 s&h, more

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HandHeldItems offers the Executive Capacitive Stylus / Ballpoint Pen in three colors (Black pictured) for $13.99. Coupon code “5ballpointstyluspen” drops it to $8.99. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s the $23 off list and tied with our mention from three weeks ago as lowest total price we could find for such a stylus/pen. This dual-purpose device allows you to enjoy your iPad without having to touch it with your fingers, and also features a ballpoint pen. Coupon expires June 30.


HandHeldItems also offers the Luxury Capacitive Stylus / Ballpoint Pen with Ballpoint Pen in Silver or Black for $8.99 after the above coupon. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s $24 off list, and another price low. Coupon expires June 30.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 32GB: $530

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Microvision via Ebay Daily Deals offers the 32GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for $529.99.  That’s $70 off and the first such discount we’ve seen on Galaxy Tab 10.1s. This wireless-only Android tablet (no 3G connectivity) features a 10.1″ 1280×800 touchscreen LCD, 32GB memory, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 3.0, built-in GPS, 2-megapixel front camera, 3-megapixel rear camera, Android 3.1 OS (Honeycomb), and more.

 If you are looking for something a little cheaper, Woot Sellout offers the ViewSonic gTablet 10″ Google Android Tablet for $249.99 plus $5 for shipping.


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Samsung 55″ 240Hz 1080p 3D LCD HDTV for $1,200 + $79 s&h

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CompUSA offers the Samsung 55″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen 3D-Ready LCD HD Television, model no. LN55C750, for $1,299.96. Coupon code “CZC35311” cuts it to $1,199.96. With $79 for shipping, that matches our April mention as the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for any 55″ 240Hz 3D LCD HDTV. (It’s a current low for this model by $82.) Features include a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz frame rate, 200,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 2ms response time, Ethernet connectivity, four HDMI inputs, USB connectivity, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Refurb Western Digital Livewire AV Powerline Network Kit for $70 + $6 s&h

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Western Digital Outlet offers the factory-refurbished Western Digital Livewire AV Powerline Network Kit, model no. WDBABY0000NBK-NESN, for $69.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. That’s tied with our mention from a week ago and $21 less than the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This wired network solution uses your home’s AC powerlines to carry a broadband Internet signal. It allows you to network up to seven Internet-connected devices such as computers, TVs, game consoles, media players, and network storage drives. A 6-month Western Digital warranty applies.

rooCASE TPU Skin Wave Case for AT&T iPhone 4, more for $4 + free shipping

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PC Micro Store offers the rooCASE Wave TPU Crystal Skin Wave Design Case for AT&T Apple iPhone 4 in Clear (pictured), Smoke, Blue, Lilac, or Magenta for $8.95. Coupon code “IP4GWAVSCPR399” drops it to $3.99 and adds the Young Micro Screen Protector and Cleaning Cloth for Apple iPhone 4 to your cart for free. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two three ago and the lowest total price we could find for the case alone by $5. It protects your iPhone from scratches, dust, and more. The washable, scratch-resistant screen protector reduces glare. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

Refurbished Logitech Harmony 650 Remote Control for $50 + free shipping

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netdirectbargains via Buy.com offers the refurbished Logitech Haromony 650 Universal Remote Control, model no. 915-000159, for $49.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $5. Features include a color screen, 1-click activity buttons, USB connectivity, and control of up to five devices.


Note: A 1-year warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14MP 18x Digital Camera for $173 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black, model no. 16123567, for an in-cart price of $182.99. Coupon code “BUYDIGCLUB10” cuts it to $172.99. With free shipping, that’s $4 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $9. Features include a 3″ color LCD, 18x optical zoom, 720p video capture, SD/SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, HDMI output, and more.

Refurb Western Digital 500GB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive for $50 + $8 s&h

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Western Digital Outlet offers the factory-refurbished Western Digital My Passport Essential 500GB Portable USB 3.0 External 2.5″ Hard Drive in Black, model no. WDBACY5000ABK-NESN, Blue, model no. WDBACY5000ABL-NESN, or Silver, model no. WDBACY5000ASL-NESN, for $49.99. With $7.99 for shipping, that’s $0.08/GB, tied with our mention from last week, and $11 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity. A 6-month Western Digital warranty applies.

Sceptre 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV for $348 + $14 s&h

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Walmart offers the Sceptre 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. X402BV-FHD, for $348. Shipping adds $13.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the least expensive non-refurbished 40″ 1080p LCD HDTV we’ve ever seen. (It’s also a current price low by $110.) Sales tax is added where applicable.
This basic HDTV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 4,500:1 native (90,000:1 dynamic) contrast ratio, 450 cd/m² brightness, four HDMI inputs, and more.

Apex 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $349 + $20 s&h

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Walmart offers the the Apex 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LD4088, to $349. Shipping adds $19.97, or opt for free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $130 off and tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 1,800:1 native (8,000:1 dynamic) contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

ProScan 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $249 + free shipping

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Walmart offers the ProScan 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no.
32LD30Q, for $249 with free shipping. That’s $20 under our May mention and the least expensive ProScan 32″ 720p LCD TV we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 3,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness, 6.5ms response time, three HDMI inputs, and more.

LG 55″ 1080p 3D LED HDTV Bundle for $1,369 + free shipping

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OneCall via Buy.com offers the LG INFINIA 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen 3D-Ready LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 55LW5600, bundled with four pairs of 3D glasses, a WI-FI adapter, and a remote control for $1,369. (This price will show in the final stage of checkout.) With free shipping, that’s $590 under the lowest total price we could find for the TV alone elsewhere. The DLNA-certified TV features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, local dimming, WiFi with included adapter, Smart TV Internet streaming, USB 2.0 connectivity, four HDMI 1.4a inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

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 two weeks ago 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.

Yamaha PDX-60 Portable Player Dock for iPod, iPhone for $80 + $7 s&h

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TigerDirect offers the Yamaha Portable Player Dock for iPod, iPhone in Black, model no. PDX-60BL, for $99.97. Coupon code “XUU35467” cuts it to $79.97 plus about $7 for shipping. That’s $13 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $73. This player features a Yamaha digital amplifier, two 3-1/4″ speakers, and remote control. It supports nearly all dockable iPod and iPhone models.

Brother Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $70 + free shipping

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Staples offers the Brother Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, which also scans, copies, and faxes, model no. MFC-J410W, for $69.98 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $20, although we saw it for $20 less in March (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. It features 33 ppm black / 27 ppm color, 1200×2400 dpi scanning, 1.9″ LCD, memory card reader, 802.11g wireless, and USB connectivity.

Refurb Hannspree 28″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $216 + free shipping

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mwave cut its price on the refurbished Hannspree 28″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. ST289MUB, to $215.99 with free shipping. That’s $7 under our mention from two months ago and $64 under the lowest total price we could find for a new model. It features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 800:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, two HDMI ports, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.


A 90-day warranty applies, though it’s unclear who supports it.

HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf All-in-One Network Laser for $100 + free shipping

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HP Home & Home Office offers the HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf All-in-One Network Laser Printer, which also scans, copies, and faxes, model no. CE841A, for $149.99. Coupon code “50SUMMER makes it $99.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $59. (We saw it for $75 shipped in March; however, that included a trade-in credit, since expired.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include up to 19 ppm, up to 19 cpm, 1,200 dpi maximum optical scan resolution, Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.

Sony 1080p Wireless Media Player for $78 + free shipping

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TigerDirect offers the Sony 1080p Network Wireless Media Player, model no. SMP-N100, for $78. With free shipping, that’s $12 under our April mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen. (It’s a current price low by $2.) This media player features USB 2.0 connectivity, an Ethernet port, 802.11n wireless, BRAVIA Internet Video (which includes Netflix, Amazon Video on Demand, and other apps), remote control, HDMI output for content streaming in 1080p, and more.

Staples Harnsley Bonded Leather Manager’s Chair for $100 + free shipping

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Staples offers its Staples Harnsley Bonded Leather Manager’s Chair in Black (pictured), model no. 20109-US, or Brown, model no. 20508-US/CC, for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $50 off and the lowest total price we could find, although it was $20 less in December (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. It features genuine leather upholstery, pneumatic seat height adjustment, and more.

Samsung 51″ 1080p WiFi 3D Plasma HDTV Bundle for $1,189 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Samsung 51″ 1080p WiFi Widescreen 3D Plasma HD Television (pictured), model no. PN51D6500, bundled with the Samsung BD-D5500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player and the Samsung Megamind 3D Blu-ray Starter Kit, model no. SSG-P3100M, for $1,437. (Add the TV to your cart and the blu-ray player and starter kit will automatically be added to your cart.) During checkout, it falls to $1,189. With free shipping, that’s $56 under our mention from three weeks ago and $402 under the lowest total price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere.

This DLNA TV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 600Hz subfield drive, 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 0.001ms response time, built-in WiFi, Samsung Apps, two USB 2.0 ports, four HDMI 1.4b inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. This player is WiFi ready and allows upconverting of 2D Blu-ray disc titles to 3D. It also features support for video formats like MPEG-2, MPEG-4, DIVX HD, and WMV, as well as various Dolby Digital audio formats. It has one HDMI output, two USB ports, and more.
The starter kit includes two pairs of 3D glasses, Megamind 3D on Blu-ray, and 4 Shrek 3D on Blu-ray.

Toshiba 55″ 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV for $899 + $49 s&h

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P.C. Richard & Son offers the Toshiba 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 55G310U, for $898.97. With about $49 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $52, although we saw it for $48 less two weeks ago (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, USB port, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Logitech Wireless Desktop Wave Combo for $40 + free shipping

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Logitech offers the Logitech MK550 Cordless Desktop Wave Keyboard / Mouse Combo in Black, model no. 920-002555, for $79.99. Coupon code “logi_mk550_62711” cuts it to $39.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $20, although we did see it for $3 less two weeks ago (pictured). This ergonomic keyboard comes with a Logitech cordless laser mouse.

Of note, this is a dented box item; while the packaging may be dented or scratched, the product itself is new with a full Logitech warranty.