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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.

Apple iPad 2 from $489 + free shipping

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Via phone orders only, PowerMax offers the Apple iPad 2 with prices starting at $499. Mention coupon code “BOLTBUCKS10” when you call for $10 off orders of $100 or more. With free shipping, and after discount, that puts each model at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Now in black or white, the iPad 2 is 33% thinner and 0.2 lbs. lighter than the previous model. It adds a dual-core processor, both front- and rear-facing cameras, gyroscope, and more. There are also two separate models with 3G support, one for AT&T’s 3G network and the other for Verizon’s 3G network. The iPad 2 models with prices after discount:

Of note, it’s currently backordered by 1 to 2 weeks.

LG 42″ 120Hz 1080p WiFi LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $685 + free shipping

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Adorama Camera via Buy.com offers the LG 42″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 42LV5500, for $684.95. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $244. This HDTV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, edge-lit LED backlight, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, two USB ports, wireless connectivity (with included WiFi adapter), LG NetCast with Netflix, VUDU, and more, Magic Motion remote, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Logitech diNovo Mini Clamshell Wireless Keyboard for $80 + free shipping

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Logitech offers the Logitech diNovo Mini Clamshell Wireless Keyboard, model no. 920-000594, for $149.99. Coupon code “logi_dmini_62111” cuts it to $79.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our April mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also a current price low by $44.) This backlit, palm-sized keyboard is designed for use with a home theater PC. It has a ClickPad for mouse input and operates up to 33 feet from its USB wireless receiver.

Note that this is a “dented box” item; although the box may be scratched or dented, the contents are new with a full Logitech warranty.

Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX75 14MP 5x 720p Camera for $140 + free shipping

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Adorama offers the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX75 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black or Silver for $139.95 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $4, although we saw it for $3 less in May. This point-and-shoot features a 24mm wide-angle Leica DC Vario-Summicron lens, 5x optical zoom, optical image stabilization, face detection, 3″ LCD, 720p video, SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, and more.

Refurb Logitech Harmony 900 Touch Universal Remote for $170 + free shipping

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Logitech offers its factory-refurbished Logitech Harmony 900 Advanced Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen, model no. 915-000030, for $169.99 with free shipping. That’s $30 under last week’s mention or a new unit and $77 less than the lowest total price we could find for a new one now. This remote features an “in-cabinet blaster system,” which purports to reach devices behind cabinet doors from up to 100 feet away. It features a color touchscreen, charging dock, sculpted backlit buttons, control of up to 15 devices, and more. A 90-day Logitech 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 our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $5. 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: 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 $13 off and the lowest total price we could find.

Toshiba 46″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LED LCD HDTV for $741 + $26 s&h

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NothingButSoftware offers the Toshiba 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 46SL412U, for $741.30. (Add it to your cart to see this price.) With $25.70 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $32. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, LED backlighting, USB connectivity, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Panasonic 42″ 120Hz 1080p LED LCD HDTV for $645 + free shipping

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6th Avenue Electronics offers the Panasonic 42″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. TC-L42E30, for $671.89. Apply coupon code “AFL4COUPON” to cut it to $645.02. (This price will show at the final stage of checkout.) With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $155. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 4,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, two USB ports, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

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

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ExperCom 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 $110 below our mention from last week and 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 Epson Workforce 1100 Wide Inkjet Printer for $109 + free shipping

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Epson offers its factory-refurbished Epson Workforce 1100 Wide Format Inkjet Printer, model no. C11CA58201, for $109
with free shipping. That’s $14 under last year’s mention of a new unit and $18 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one today. Features include a print resolution of up to 5760×1440 dpi, 30 ppm black / 17 ppm color, borderless printing up to 13×19″, and USB 2.0 connectivity. A 1-year Epson warranty applies.

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

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Verizon Wireless offers the Apple iPad Dock, model no. MC360ZM/A, for $9.97 with free shipping via 2-day. (Search for “MC360ZM/A” to find it. 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 our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $12. Sales tax is added where applicable.

Verco Apple Keyboard Cover for $9 + free shipping

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Rearth USA offers dealmac readers the Verco Apple Keyboard Cover for $12.99. Coupon code “lovedealnews” slices it to $8.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find $7. This silicone keyboard cover is compatible with all Apple Keyboard models (without numeric keypad) including the MacBook, MacBook Pro (after 2008), and MacBook Air. (It’s not compatible with the 2010 13″ MacBook Air.)

Samsung TL90 12MP 3x Zoom Digital Camera for $90 + free shipping

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Crutchfield offers the Samsung TL90 12.2-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black for $109.99. Coupon code “3A825” cuts it to $89.99. With free shipping, that’s $10 under our mention from just over a year ago and the lowest total price we could find for this camera by $21. Features include a 3x optical zoom, 2.7″ LCD, face detection, movie capture, 31MB internal memory, SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, and more.

eXpansys Media Player SATA USB Hard Drive Dock for $30 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers its eXpansys Media Player 2.5″ and 3.5″ Serial ATA USB 2.0 Hard Drive Dock, model no. CSE-MP002, for $29.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $16. This dock accommodates most 2.5″ or 3.5″ Serial ATA hard drives up to 1.5TB and features an SD card slot and remote control. It can stream content to a TV via a component video connection.

LG 42″ 600Hz 720p Plasma HDTV w/ $100 GC for $540 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the LG 42″ 600Hz 720p Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. 42PT350, bundled with a $100 Dell eGift Card for $539.99 with free shipping. Assuming you use the gift card, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $50. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1024×768 (720p) native resolution, 600Hz sub-field drive, 3,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 1,500 cd/m2 brightness, USB, three HDMI inputs, and more.

Refurb Canon MG5220 Wireless Multifunction Printer for $48 + free shipping

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Canon offers its factory-refurbished Canon PIXMA MG5220 Wireless Multifunction Inkjet Printer, model no. 4502B017, which also scans and copies, for $47.99. With free shipping, that’s $20 less than our April mention and $42 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one today. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 2.4″ LCD, 9600×2400 maximum dpi, borderless prints up to 8.5″ x 11″, wireless printing from iOS or Android devices, USB port, memory card slots, and more. A 90-day Canon warranty applies.

NewerTech 2.5″ / 3.5″ Quad Interface Hard Drive Dock for $75 + free shipping

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eXpansys offers the NewerTech Voyager Q 2.5″ and 3.5″ FireWire 800 / eSATA / USB 3.0 Hard Drive Docking Station in Black, model no. NWTFWU3ES2HDK, for $74.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last week ago as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $10. This hard drive dock accommodates most 2.5″ or 3.5″ Serial ATA hard drives up to 3TB. It features an eSATA port, two FireWire 800 ports, one FireWire 400 port, and one USB 3.0 port.

Insignia 55″ 120Hz 1080p LED LCD HDTV for $1,000 + $70 s&h

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Best Buy offers the Insignia 55″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. NS-55E560A11, for $999.99. Shipping adds $69.99, or opt for free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that’s among the best prices we’ve seen for a 55″ 120Hz LED-Backlit LCD HDTV. (We saw it for $70 less last month, since expired.) Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, edge-lit LED backlight, 20,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, four HDMI inputs, and more.

Kensington iPod / iPhone Dock w/ Battery for $24 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Kensington Charging Dock with Mini Battery Pack for Apple iPod / iPhone, model no. K39265US, for $23.99. With free shipping, that’s $6 under our January mention (which included a rebate) and the lowest total price we could find by $11. This dock simultaneously charges your iPhone or iPod and mini battery pack. The battery pack allows up to 30 hours of music, 6 hours of video, and 3 hours of talk time.

Vizio 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $899 + free shipping

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Walmart offers the Vizio 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. E550VL, for $899. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $149, although we we saw it for a buck less in December. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and component and other video inputs.

Hannspree 25″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Display for $145 + free shipping

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Staples offers the Hannspree 25″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. HF255HPB, for $144.99 with free shipping. That’s $55 under our January mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for a 25″ 1080p LCD by $10. (It’s also $16 less than the lowest total price we could find for a refurb; this one is new.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 2ms response time, 800:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, two HDMI inputs, and VGA video input.

Ultra USB Keylogger for $40 + $2 s&h

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TigerDirect offers the Ultra USB 2.0 Keylogger, model no. U12-41374, for $39.99 with $2.29 for shipping. That’s $10 under our mention from two weeks ago and it’s the lowest price we could find for such an item by $12. This device is undetectable by software and monitors all text-based activities on a computer, including applications, passwords, clipboard, chat, email, and more. It features 2MB of on-board memory and can store up to six months worth of data.

Refurbished Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p HD Camcorder for $100 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers the factory-refurbished Sony Bloggie Touch 1080p Memory Stick HD Digital Camcorder in Blue, model no. MHS-TS20, for $99.99. (Add it to your cart to view the discounted price.) With free shipping, that’s $49 under our April mention of a new unit and the lowest total price we could find for a new one in any color by $168. This 4.4-oz. camcorder shoots video in H.264 format at 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution and takes 5-megapixel still images on Memory Stick PRO Duo media. It also features a 2.4″ LCD, 4x digital zoom lens, 8GB of internal memory, USB connectivity, mini HDMI output, and more. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

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 $46 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.

Refurb Western Digital Hard Drives: 320GB USB for $40 + free shipping, more

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Western Digital Outlet offers discounted prices on a selection of factory-refurbished Western Digital external hard drives, as listed below. With free shipping via coupon code “WDFREE”, each is at the lowest total price we could find. All refurbished items carry a 6-month Western Digital warranty. The deals:

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 last week 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.