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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.

Planar 27″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Display for $230 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Planar 27″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. PX2710MW, for $229.99. With free shipping, that’s $20 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $45. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a native 1920×1080 resolution, 1200:1 contrast ratio, 2ms response time, 300 cd/m² brightness, and more.

Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Headset for $70 + free shipping

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Logitech offers its “dented box” Logitech G35 7.1-Channel Surround Sound Gaming Headset, model no. 981-000116, for $129.99. Coupon code “logi_g35_62311” drops it to $69.99. With free shipping, that’s $5 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $20. This 7.1-channel surround headset comes with an adjustable noise-canceling microphone, USB connectivity, on-ear audio controls, and three swappable headband pads.

Note: This is a “dented box” unit; although the box may be scratched or dented, the contents are new with a full Logitech warranty.

Vizio 55″ 240Hz 1080p Wifi LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $1,340 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Vizio XVT TruLED 55″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. VF552XVT, for $1,339.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $398, although we saw it for $10 less last month (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. This HDTV features a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, 240Hz refresh rate, full-array LED backlighting with local dimming, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 802.11n wireless and Ethernet connectivity, Vizio Internet App support (for streaming Netflix, Amazon VOD, and more), Bluetooth-enabled remote with sliding QWERTY keypad, five HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Young Micro Circle TPU Case for AT&T iPhone 4 for $2 + free shipping

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PC Micro Store offers the Young Micro Circle Design TPU Crystal Skin Case for AT&T Apple iPhone 4 in Clear for $6.95. Coupon code “IP4GSCRCIRCL” drops it to $2.49. With free shipping, it’s tied with our mention from a week ago and the lowest total price we could find for this case in any color, this time by $6. It protects your iPhone from scratches, dust, and more. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

D-Link 2-Bay Gigabit Ethernet NAS Enclosure for $80 + $5 s&h

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TigerDirect offers the D-Link ShareCenter 2-Bay Gigabit Ethernet External Network Attached Storage Enclosure, model no. DNS-320, for $79.99 in-cart with $4.89 for shipping. That ties our May mention and is the lowest total price we could find by $14. This Gigabit Ethernet NAS enclosure features support for two serial ATA hard drives up to 4TB, a print server, and RAID 1, 0, and JBOD configurations.

LG 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $500 + free shipping

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Paul’s TV via Buy.com offers the LG 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 42LK450, for $987.95. At final checkout, it drops to $499.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from a month ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this HDTV. (It’s also a current low by $51.) Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 4 ms response time, USB 2.0 port, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

rooCASE Case, Stylus, more for Apple iPhone 4 for $9 + free shipping

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PC Micro Store offers a variety of rooCASE Cases for Apple iPhone 4 bundled with a screen protector and stylus for $20.98. Coupon code “RCIPH4S895” cuts it to $8.95. With free shipping, each combo is the lowest total price we could find. In all, 15 varieties of this case are offered.

A best bet is the rooCASE Original Slim-Fit Shell Case for Apple iPhone 4 in Black (pictured), together with a screen protector and a stylus, for $8.95 after the above coupon with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find.

OtterBox Waterproof Impact Case for Cameras for $10 + free shipping

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PC Micro Store offers the OtterBox Waterproof Impact Case for Compact Cameras in Black (pictured), model no. OB-1000-BK, Clear, model no. OB-1000-CL, or Yellow, model no. OB-1000-YL, for $20. Coupon code “OB1000ALL” cuts it to $9.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from a week ago as the lowest total price we could find in any color today by $3. This floating case is waterproof and impact resistant. It measures 4.8″ x 3.7″ x 1.7″ on the outside and 3.7″ x 2.4″ x 1″ on the inside. Coupon expires after 500 uses.

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. Hundreds of items are available, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices. Shipping starts at $2.85.

A best bet is this Snap-On Case for iPad 2 in Smoke Circle (pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $3.99 after the above coupon. With $2.85 for shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find.

Apple iMac Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz 27″ w/ Parallels for $1,399 + free shipping

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B&H Photo-Video offers the Apple iMac Intel Core i3 3.2GHz 27″ Desktop, model no. MC510LL/A, with Parallels Desktop 6 for Mac for $1,399. With free shipping, it’s $44 under the lowest total price we could find for the duo when purchased separately elsewhere. Features include an Intel Core i3 3.2GHz dual-core processor, 27″ 2560×1440 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, ATI Radeon HD 5670 512MB graphics, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, and more.

Of note, this desktop is still available at Expercom with 8GB RAM and three years of AppleCare for $1,519 with $29 for shipping.

i.Sound Twin Charging Dock for Apple iPhone / iPod for $22 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers the i.Sound Twin Charging Dock for Apple iPhone / iPod, model no. DGIPOD-1500, for $21.99. With free shipping, it’s tied with our mention from a week ago and the lowest total price we could find, this time by $5. This charging dock is compatible with any iPhone or iPod (excluding the iPod Shuffle) with a 30-pin dock connector. It also features custom LED mood lighting.

Mercury Elite-AL Pro Quad Interface Hard Drives: Deals from $115 + $6 s&h

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Other World Computing offers its OWC Mercury Elite-AL Pro 3.5″ FireWire 800/USB 2.0/eSATA Hard Drive with prices starting at $114.99. Ground shipping is around $5.99. Each drive includes Intech SpeedTools Utilities, ProSoft DataBackup, NovaStor NovaBACKUP (Windows), Carbon Copy Cloner, cables, and 3-year warranty. The drives:

Canon PowerShot 300 HS 12MP Camera w/ $20 GC for $224 + free shipping

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Abe’s of Maine offers the Canon PowerShot ELPH 300 HS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black (pictured), Silver, or Red bundled with a $20 Abe’s of Maine Gift Card for $229. Coupon code “ABESAVES5” cuts it to $224. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for the camera alone by $6. (We saw the camera in red for $200 shipped without the gift card last month.) It features a 2.7″ LCD, 5x optical zoom, 1080p video recording, optical image stabilization, SD/SDHC and MMC card slot, HDMI and USB connectivity, and more.

Westinghouse 32″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $280 + $16 s&h

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Best Buy offers the Westinghouse 32″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VR-3225, for $279.99. Shipping adds $16.06, or opt for free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that’s $70 off list and among the best prices we’ve seen for a 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 6,000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Viore 19″ 720p LED LCD HDTV / DVD Combo for $159 + free shipping

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Walmart offers this 1.88″-thick Viore 19″ 720p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television with DVD Player, model no. LED19VH55D, for $159 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find for a similar HDTV/DVD combo by $20. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, built-in DVD player, two HDMI inputs, and other video inputs.

Samsung 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV for $449 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Samsung 32″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LN32D550, for $477. Coupon code “BUYDIGCLUB15” drops it to $449. (See this price at checkout.) With free shipping, that’s $15 below our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could currently find by $15. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 200,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, Samsung AllShare technology (which allows you to stream content from compatible DLNA certified-devices wirelessly via an optional USB adapter), USB 2.0 connectivity, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

MegaMacs Headphone Roundup: Deals from $1 + $5 s&h

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MegaMacs offers a selection of headphones and earphones for lowest-we-could-find prices, as listed below. Each carries $9.40 for shipping, unless otherwise noted. The deals:

Simple Mobile micro SIM Card for iPad / iPhone for $2 + free shipping, more

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eXpansys offers the Simple Mobile micro SIM Card for Apple iPad / iPhone for $1.50 with free shipping. That’s $3 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for a micro SIM card. Simple Mobile offers contract-free monthly plans with unlimited talk and texting, starting at $40 a month. Higher-tier plans also include web data allowances. Click here for more information.


Of note, eXpansys also offers the Simple Mobile No Contract SIM Card for $1.50. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find. This SIM card is compatible with most unlocked GSM cell phones.

LG 42″ 600Hz 1080p 3D Plasma HDTV Bundle for $559 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the LG 42″ 600Hz 1080p 3D Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. 42PW350, together with a 3D Glasses 2-Pack and a HD Hookup Kit for $749. Coupon code “3DSHOWEXCLUSIVE” cuts it to $559. With free shipping, that’s $91 under the lowest total price we could find for the TV alone. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 600Hz sub-field drive, 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 1,500cd/m2 brightness, USB port, four HDMI inputs, plus component and other inputs. Other parts of the bundle include two pairs of 3D glasses, three HDMI 1.4 cables, and a hookup and cleaning kit.

Refurbished Vizio 42″ Class LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV for $449 + $40 s&h

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Walmart offers the factory-refurbished Vizio 42″ Class LCD 1080p 120Hz HD Television, model no. E421VA, for $449. Shipping adds $39.97 or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $81 under the lowest total price we could find for a new model, although we saw a new one for $10 less in April. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 500 cd/m² brightness, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. A 1-year Vizio warranty applies.

Toshiba Camileo X100 1080p 4GB Camcorder for $149 + free shipping

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Walmart offers the Toshiba Camileo X100 1080p 4GB Flash Memory Digital Camcorder, model no. PA3790U-1CAM, for $149. With free shipping, that’s $51 under our mention from last fall and the lowest total price we could find by $12. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 10x optical zoom, 1920×1080 (1080p) recording, 3″ widescreen touch panel LCD, 4GB flash memory, 10-megapixel still photos, SD/SDHC card slot (supports up to 32GB), HDMI output, and USB connectivity.

Griffin Elan Folio for iPad w/ USB cable, screen protector for $10 + free shipping

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Verizon Wireless offers the Griffin Elan Leather Folio for Apple iPad with a Anti-Glare Screen Protector and 6-Foot USB-to-Apple Dock Cable for $9.96 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $7 below the lowest total price we could find for the case alone elsewhere. Sales tax is added where applicable. This leather folio support two landscape positions.

CTA Digital Accessories for iPhone / iPod touch from $7 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers discounts on select CTA Digital accessories for Apple iPhone and iPod touch, as listed below. With free shipping, each is at or near the lowest total price we’ve seen. The deals:

Refurbished Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p HD Camcorder for $50 + $7 s&h

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Sony Style offers the factory-refurbished 4.5-oz. Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p Memory Stick HD Digital Camcorder in Silver, model no. MHS-TS10S, for $143.99. Coupon code “OUTLETBLOGGIE94” cuts it to $49.99. Shipping adds $6.50 or net free shipping on orders over $75. That’s $43 below our mention of this refurb from a month ago and the best price we’ve ever seen for a Bloggie Touch camcorder. (It’s also $91 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one today.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This camcorder shoots video at 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution and takes 12.8-megapixel still images on Memory Stick PRO Duo media. It also features a 3″ LCD, 4x digital zoom lens, 4GB of internal memory, USB connectivity, and more. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

PC Micro Store: Up to 72% off iPad accessories + free shipping

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PC Micro Store takes up to 72% off a large selection of accessories for the Apple iPad. Plus, select items receive additional discounts via coupon, as listed below. With most orders qualifying for free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention as one the best sales we’ve seen on these accessories. Plus, numerous items are at or near the lowest total price we could find. Each coupon expires after 500 uses. Notable extra discounts:

OCZ 120GB SATA 3Gbps 2.5″ Internal SSD for $160 after rebate + free shipping

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Tiger Direct offers the OCZ Vertex 2 120GB Serial ATA 3Gb/s 2.5″ Internal Solid State Drive, model no. OCZSSD2-2VTXE120G, for $189.99. This $30 mail-in rebate cuts it to $159.99. With free shipping, that’s $1.33/GB and tied with our mention from a month ago as the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this drive. (It’s also a current price low by $8.) Features include a maximum read time of 285MB/s and a maximum write time of 275MB/s (both faster than most).

Samsung E1920X 19″ LCD Monitor for $85 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Samsung E1920X 18.5″ Widescreen LCD Monitor for $84.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $15 and the cheapest 19″ Samsung LCD monitor we’ve ever seen without rebate hassles. Features include a resolution of 1360×768, 5ms response time, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m2 brightness, both VGA and DVI inputs, and MagicSuite 2010 imbedded software.

PC Micro Store sale: Up to 70% off netbook cases + extra 40% off

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PC Micro Store continues to take up to 70% off select netbook case and accessories. Even better, take an extra 40% off via coupon code “NBK40OFF”. Altogether, it’s tied with last month’s mention and the best discount we’ve seen on these items from PCMS. Plus, most orders bag free shipping.

A best bet is the Koo 12″ Dual Pocket Neoprene Netbook Sleeve (pictured) for $8.95 before the above coupon, $5.37 after. With free shipping, that’s tied with last month’s mention and $3 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar case elsewhere. It features a water-resistant neoprene exterior, non-scratch lining, and two pockets.

TCL 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED LCD HDTV for $599 + $20 s&h

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Walmart offers the 1.25″-thick TCL 46″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. LE46FHDP21TA, for $599. Shipping adds $19.97 or opt for free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s tied with our mention last month as the lowest total price we’ve seen for any 46″ 120Hz LED HDTV. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m² brightness, 5.5ms response time, USB port, four HDMI inputs, and VGA and other video inputs.

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.

Targus Eternity 15″ Laptop Backpack for $13 + free shipping

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Lenovo offers the Targus Eternity 15″ Notebook Backpack, model no. CB2650, for $39.99. Coupon code “USPC11JN46560” cuts it to $13. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $27, although it was a buck less two weeks ago (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. It accommodates laptops with up to 15″ screens and features a removable wrap pad and mesh side pockets.

HP Officejet 100 Color Inkjet Printer w/ $50 Gift Card for $170 + free shipping

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HP Home & Home Office offers the HP Officejet 100 Color Inkjet Printer, model no. CN551A#B1H, bundled with a $50 HP Gift Card for $199.99. Coupon code “SAVE30HP” cuts it to $169.99. With free shipping, that’s $50 under our May mention and $58 under the lowest total price we could find for just the printer elsewhere. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 22 ppm black, 18 ppm color, borderless photo printing up to 4×6″, 50-sheet input tray, and Bluetooth, USB 2.0, and PictBridge connectivity.

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. RWDBACY5000ABK-NESN, Blue, model no. RWDBACY5000ABL-NESN, or Silver, model no. RWDBACY5000ASL-NESN, for $49.99. With $7.99 for shipping, that’s $0.08/GB, and $14 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. (We did see a refurbished unit for $30 less last month, since expired.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features both USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connectivity. A 6-month Western Digital warranty applies.

PC Micro Store: Up to 80% off iPod touch accessories + extra 50% off

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PC Micro Store takes up to 80% off select accessories for the 4th-generation Apple iPod touch. Plus, coupon code “IPOD450OFF” knocks an extra 50% off. With most orders qualifying for free shipping, that’s tied with last week’s mention and it puts numerous items at the lowest total price we could find. Some best bets, each with free shipping and prices after the extra discount:

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. RWDBABY0000NBK-NESN, for $69.99 plus $5.99 for shipping. That’s $10 under our mention of a refurbished model from two weeks ago and $4 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.