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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.

2 Open-Box Logitech ClearChat USB Headsets for $20 + free shipping

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Logitech offers its open-box Logitech ClearChat Pro USB 2.0 Headset, model no. 997-000095, for $19.99. Add two to your cart for $39.98 and apply coupon code “logi_ccpu_62711” to cut them to $19.98. With free shipping, that’s $9.99/headset and the lowest total price we could find for this quantity by $46. Features include a noise-cancelling boom mic, mute indicator, integrated volume controls, and more. A 30-day Logitech “refund only” warranty applies.

Refurb Canon EOS Rebel XSi 12MP DSLR Camera Kit for $350 + $16 s&h

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Canon again offers its factory-refurbished Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi 12.2-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera in Black with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, model no. 2756B003, for $499.99. Coupon code “XSRFB611” drops it to $349.99 and nabs a refurbished Digital Gadget Bag and new Dane-Elec 2GB Secure Digital Card for free. With $15.99 for shipping, that’s $134 under our mention from four weeks ago of the refurbished camera, lens, and bag, and it’s $420 under the lowest total price we could find for new, factory-sealed versions of these items today. Sales tax is added where applicable. The most compact model in the Rebel line, the XSi features an SDHC card slot (rather than CompactFlash), optical image stabilization, 3″ LCD, 3.5 frames per second burst mode, USB 2.0 connectivity, and EOS Integrated Cleaning system which includes a self-cleaning sensor unit. A 90-day Canon warranty applies.

Canon EOS 60D 18MP DSLR Camera Bundle for $1,040 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the Canon EOS 60D 18-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, model no. 4460B004, bundled with a Canon EF-S 50-250mm f/4-5.6 Telephoto Lens, PNY 8GB Secure Digital Card and LowePro Slingshot 102 AW Camera Shoulder Bag for $1,039.96. With free shipping, that’s $67 under our May mention of the camera with the 18-135mm lens and photo processing software. (It’s also $470 under the lowest total price we could find for these items when purchased separately elsewhere.) Sales tax is added where applicable. The EOS 60D features an SD/SDHC card slot (rather than CompactFlash), optical image stabilization, 3″ LCD, 5.3 frames per second burst mode, 9-point AF system, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.

Note that this bundle is currently backordered but will still ship in one to two weeks.

Sony 24″ 1080p WiFi LED LCD HDTV w/ Google TV for $400 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers its Sony 24″ 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television with Google TV, model no. NSX-24GT1, for $400 with free shipping. That’s $49 under our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $97. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, LED backlight, 2,500:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8GB of built-in storage, wireless keypad remote control, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, USB connectivity, one HDMI input, and VGA, 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.

Refurb Sony DSC-W350 14MP 4x Zoom Digital Camera for $100 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers the factory-refurbished Sony DSC-W350 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black for $120.99. In-cart, it falls to $99.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention of a refurb from two weeks ago and $35 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 2.7″ LCD, 4x optical zoom, video capture, face detection, SD/SDHC card and Memory Stick PRO Duo slot, and USB 2.0 connectivity. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

Sylvania HD1Z 720p SD Card HD Digital Camcorder for $40 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers the Sylvania HD1Z 720p Secure Digital Card HD Digital Camcorder in seven colors (Black pictured) for $39.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with last weeks’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $4. Features include a video resolution of 1280×720 (720p), 5-megapixel still photos, 2″ LCD, 64MB of built-in memory, 4x digital zoom (no optical zoom), speaker and microphone, SD/SDHC slot, USB 2.0 connectivity, HDMI output, and more.

PC Micro Store sale: Up to 72% off tablet accessories + extra 20% off

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PC Micro Store chops up to 72% off a selection of tablet accessories. Even better, coupon code “20OFFTABLET” takes an extra 20% off with no minimum purchase required. Combined with free shipping on most orders, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the best discount we’ve seen for many of these items from PC Micro Store. This sale includes accessories for the Apple iPad and iPad 2, BlackBerry PlayBook, Motorola XOOM, and Samsung Galaxy Tab. Coupon ends after 1,000 uses.

Refurb Linksys 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Ethernet Router for $32 + free shipping

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DigitalEtc offers the refurbished Linksys by Cisco 802.11n Wireless 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Router, model no. E2000, for $59.99. Coupon code “E2000-32” cuts it to $31.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $38 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. It features both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, WPA/WPA2 Personal and SPI firewall protection, and more.

Note: No warranty information is provided.

Apple iPad Dock for $10 + free shipping via 2-day

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At Verizon Wireless, search for “MC360ZM/A” to find the Apple iPad Dock, model no. MC360ZM/A, for $9.97 with free shipping via 2-day. (In order to add it to your cart, you must first select the iPad in the “Device compatibility” box; you may need to click “See More Devices”.) That’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $10. Sales tax is added where applicable.

Refurbished Sony Micro Shelf System w/ iPod Dock for $85 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers its factory-refurbished Sony Micro Shelf System with iPod Dock, model no. CMT-MX500i, for $119.99. Add it to your cart and it automatically drops to $84.99. With free shipping, that’s $5 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a new model by $45. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an iPod / iPhone dock, CD player, FM tuner, remote control, and more. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

ASUS 24″ 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Display for $180 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the ASUS 24″ 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. VE248H, for $179.99. With free shipping, that’s $10 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $14. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, LED backlight, 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, built-in speakers, and HDMI, DVI, and VGA inputs.

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:

Refurbished Sony Micro Shelf System w/ iPod Dock for $85 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers its factory-refurbished Sony Micro Shelf System with iPod Dock, model no. CMT-MX500i, for $119.99. In-cart, it falls to $84.99. With free shipping, that’s $5 under our mention from two weeks ago and $45 below the lowest total price we could find for a new model. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an iPod / iPhone dock, CD player, FM tuner, remote control, and more. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

Refurb Sony BRAVIA 32″ 60Hz 720p LCD HDTV for $270 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers its factory-refurbished Sony BRAVIA 32″ 60Hz 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-32BX300, for $329.99. In-cart it drops to $269.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our May mention of a refurb and $129 under the lowest total price we could find for a new model. It features a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, USB port, two HDMI inputs, two component inputs, and other video inputs. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

Sony Alpha NEX-5 14MP Mirrorless Lens Camera for $650 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the Sony Alpha NEX-5 14.2-Megapixel Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera in Silver with a
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens, model no. NEX5K/B, and a
Sony 16mm f/2.8 Prime Lens, model no. SEL16F28, for $649.98.
With free shipping, that’s $157 under the lowest total price we could find to purchase these items separately elsewhere. Sales tax is added where applicable. This camera features a 3″ tiltable LCD, anti-dust function, background defocus control, 25 focus points, 1080p movie mode, HDMI port, USB connectivity, Memory Stick Pro Duo/SDHC card slots, and more.

Note: Best Buy also offers $100 off the normally $299 Adobe Lightroom for new camera purchasers.


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Apple iMac Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz 27″ w/8GB RAM, AppleCare for $1,519 + $29 s&h

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ExperCom continues to offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i3 3.2GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC510LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and three years of AppleCare for $1,519. With around $29 for shipping, it’s tied with last week’s mention as the lowest total price we could find for this configuration. Features include an Intel Core i3 3.2GHz dual-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB graphics, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, and more.

Refurb Sony BRAVIA 60″ 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV for $1,200 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers its factory-refurbished Sony BRAVIA 60″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-60EX500, for $1,699.99. In-cart it drops to $1,199.99. With free shipping, that’s $1,050 under the lowest total price we could find for a new model. It features a built-in light sensor, 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, USB port, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

HP 2011x 20″ Widescreen LED-Backlit Display for $110 + free shipping

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The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its HP 2011x 20″ Widescreen LED-Backlit Monitor, model no. XP597AA#ABA, for $139.99. Coupon code “SAVE30HP” cuts it to $109.99. With free shipping, that’s $10 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $10. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1600×900 native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, DVI and VGA inputs, and more.

HP 20″ Widescreen LCD Display for $100 + free shipping

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Staples offers the HP S2031 20″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. WJ676AA#ABA, for $99.98. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $26, although it was $10 less in April (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1600×900 resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and both DVI (with HDCP) and VGA video inputs.

Western Digital My Book 2TB USB 3.0 External HDD for $100 + free shipping

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Staples again offers the Western Digital My Book Essential 2TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBACW0020HBK-NESN, for $129.99. Add it to your cart and it falls to $99.99. With free shipping, that’s $0.05/GB, tied with our May mention, and the lowest total price we could find by $7. Sales tax is added where applicable. This drive is purported to run 3x faster than a similar USB 2.0 device when connected to a USB 3.0 port. It also features password protection with hardware encryption.

rooCASE Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPad 2 for $7 + free shipping

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PC Micro Store offers the rooCASE Silicone Skin Case for Apple iPad 2 in four colors (Dark Blue pictured) for $14.95. Coupon code “YMIPD2SILI699” cuts it to $6.99. With free shipping, that’s $3 under last month’s mention (which included a screen protector) and the lowest total price we could find by $6. It features cutouts for access to ports and buttons. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

Logitech Squeezebox Radio Wireless Music System for $117 + free shipping

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Logitech offers the Logitech Squeezebox Radio Wireless Music System in Red (pictured), White, or Black for $179.99. Coupon code “8359787repp” cuts it to $116.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find in any color by at least $17, although we saw it in white for $7 less a month ago (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include Ethernet connectivity, 802.11g wireless, 2.4″ LCD, six station presets, remote control, and more.

Western Digital My Book for Mac 2TB USB External Hard Drive for $70 + $6 s&h

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Best Buy offers the Western Digital My Book for Mac 2TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive in Charcoal, model no. WDBAAG0020HCH-NESN, for $69.99 plus $5.99 for shipping ($0.04/GB). That’s $30 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $44 and among the best prices we’ve seen for a 2TB USB hard drive. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an illuminated capacity gauge, Time Machine compatibility, password protection, and more.

Note that this item is on backorder, with an estimated ship time of one to two weeks.
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Sony BRAVIA 46″ 240Hz 1080p 3D LED LCD HDTV for $1,200 + free shipping

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TigerDirect offers the Sony BRAVIA 46″ 240Hz 1080p 3D-Ready Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. XBR-46HX909, for $2,499.99. Coupon code “CBK34585” cuts it to $1,199.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from ten days ago and the lowest total price we could find, this time by $338. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, full-array LED backlight with local dimming, Ethernet and USB ports, BRAVIA Internet Video and Widgets, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Samsung NX100 15MP SLR-Like Camera, Lens, Flash for $399

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Adorama offers the 0.62-lb. Samsung NX100 14.6-Megapixel Mirrorless SLR Digital Camera with the Samsung i-Function 20-55mm Lens, model no. EV-NX100ZBABUS, for $449.95. Coupon code “S8585896” drops it to $399 with free shipping.
Plus a free Samsung SEF15A A-TTL External Flash is included. That’s a $20 drop from our mention five weeks ago and it’s the lowest total price we could find now by $150 for this bundle.
The Samsung NX100 uses Samsung’s “i-Function” interchangeable mirrorless lenses. (It’s not a true SLR.) It features a 3″ AMOLED screen, HD video recording in 720p, recording of audio with pictures, 6,400 ISO, SDHC card slot, and more.

Samsung 37″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $400 + $49 s&h

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TigerDirect offers the Samsung 37″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LN37C550, for $719.99. Coupon code “JOV35221” cuts it to $399.99. With $49 for shipping, that’s $74 under our November mention and the lowest total price we could currently find by $146. Features include 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 90,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms response, four HDMI inputs, RCA, 2 USB inputs, VGA, Ethernet, and more.

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

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P.C. Richard & Son offers the Coby 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. TFTV3227, for $248.64 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $36. Also, we haven’t seen a cheaper basic 32″ LCD TV in over a month. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1366×768 (720p), 450 cd/m2 brightness, 6000:1 contrast ratio, and three HDMI inputs.

Lowepro 350 Backpack for DSLR Camera and 17″ Laptop for $75 + free shipping

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Adorama offers the Lowepro Fastpack 350 Backpack for DSLR Camera and 17″ Laptop, model no. LP35197PEU, for $124.95. Coupon code “S7654321” slashes it to $75. With free shipping, that’s tied with an expired mention from earlier this week and the lowest total price we could find by $52. It’s designed to hold one digital SLR with an attached zoom lens, plus a 17″ widescreen notebook. Features include a 180° access panel, side and outer pockets, adjustable dividers, and more.

Philips 40″ 240Hz 1080p LCD HDTV for $499 + $14 s&h

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Walmart offers the Philips 40″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 40PFL5505D/F7, for $499. Shipping adds $13.97, or opt for free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s still among the lowest total prices we’ve seen for similar 40″ 240Hz HDTVs. (We saw this model for $11 less in March; however, that was only available to Sam’s Club members.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz refresh rate, 90,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 430 cd/m² brightness, 1ms response time, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Refurb Apple iMac Roundup: Core i3 22″ for $929 + free shipping, more

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The Apple Store offers significant price drops on select factory-refurbished Apple Aluminum iMac Desktops. With free shipping, these systems are at least $170 off and each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. These desktops come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new iMacs. Sales tax is added where applicable. Items are removed from Apple’s site when they sell out. The price drops:

Refurbished Apple Magic Mouse for $45 + $5 s&h

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Best Buy offers the refurbished Apple Wireless Magic Mouse, model no. MB829LL/A, for $44.99. With $5.49 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for a new model by $16, although we saw a refurbished one for $15 less last winter. Sales tax is added where applicable. This Bluetooth-enabled Magic Mouse has a wireless range of up to 33 feet and allows users to click, scroll, or swipe via its seamless top shell. It requires two AA batteries (included).

No warranty is provided for this unit.
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Logitech Ultra-Thin Illuminated USB Keyboard for $40 + free shipping

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Logitech offers the Logitech Ultra-Thin Illuminated USB Keyboard in Black, model no. 920-000914, for $79.99. Coupon code “logi_ilk_62411” drops it to $39.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention last winter as the lowest total price we’ve seen for this keyboard without rebate hassles. It’s also a current price low by $15. Features include laser-etched backlit keys, a soft-touch palm rest, USB connectivity, and more.

Note that, as a “dented box” unit, the box may be scratched or dented but the contents are new with a full Logitech warranty.