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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.

Slim TPU Band Case for Apple iPhone 4 w/ $1 credit for $3 + free shipping

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HandHeldItems offers this Slim TPU Band Case for Apple iPhone 4 in seven colors (Red pictured) bundled with a $1 HHI store credit for $2.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and, excluding the credit, the lowest total price we could find for this style of iPhone 4 case by $10. Similar to Apple’s Bumper, it covers the edges of your iPhone 4 and includes an earphone jack cover.

Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Phone for AT&T: Refurb for 1 cent + free shipping, more

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With activation of a 2-year contract, AT&T Wireless discounts select Apple iPhone 3GS 8GB Smartphones for AT&T Wireless, as listed below. Combined with free shipping, each is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. This model features compatibility with AT&T’s 3G network, built-in GPS navigation with Google Maps, enhanced enterprise support, a 3.5″ touchscreen, at least five hours of talk time, and more. The deals:

Refurbished models feature a 90-day warranty, although it’s unclear who supports it. Also, a $36 activation fee applies for all units.

LG 42″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $500 + $49 s&h

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BuyDig offers the LG 42″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 42LD520, for $649. Coupon code “42LD520” cuts it to $499.99. With $49 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $151, although we saw it for $20 less in March (since expired). It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Refurb Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18MP DSLR w/18-55mm lens for $590 + $16 s&h

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Canon offers the factory-refurbished Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, model no. 4462B003, Dane-Elec 2GB SD Card, and refurbished Canon Rebel Gadget Bag for $589.99. With $15.99 for shipping, that’s $50 under our mention from two weeks ago (which didn’t include the bag and SD card) and $167 under the lowest total price we could find for a new camera. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 3″ LCD, 1080p video recording, image resolutions of up to 5184×3456, 3.7 fps continuous shooting, mini HDMI output, SD/SDHC/MMC card slot, USB connectivity, and more. A 90-day Canon warranty applies.

Refurbished Apple iPod touch MP3 Players from $149 + free shipping

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The Apple Store still has select factory-refurbished 3rd- and 4th-generation Apple iPod touch MP3 players on sale, as listed below. Each qualifies for free shipping. Sales tax is added where applicable. Unlike cheaper refurbs we’ve seen, each includes a full 1-year Apple warranty. The iPods:

Dell IN1920 19″ 720p Widescreen LCD Display for $90 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Dell IN1920 18.5″ 720p Widescreen LCD Monitor for $109.99. Apply coupon code
“J0?4505H99W5LM” and it falls to $89.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find, this time by $14. 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.

Curtis 46″ 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV for $479 + $30 s&h

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Walmart offers the Curtis 46″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LCD4686A-W, for $479. Shipping adds $29.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that ties our mention from last week as the lowest total price we’ve seen for a new 46″ 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV. (It’s also a current price low for this model by $38.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 5,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Westinghouse 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $619 + $30 s&h

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Walmart offers the Westinghouse 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LD-4655VX, for $619. Shipping adds $29.97 or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that $10 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $21. It’s also among the least expensive 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED LCD HDTVs we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 6.5ms response time, edge-lit LED backlight, two HDMI inputs, and VGA 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 three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find for this case in any color by $12. It protects your iPhone from scratches, dust, and more. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

Logitech Z506 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System for $55 + free shipping

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Logitech offers its “dented box” Logitech Z506 5.1-Channel Surround Sound Speaker System, model no. 980-000430, for $99.99. Coupon code “logi_z506_61311” drops it to $54.99. With free shipping, that’s $8 under our May mention and the lowest total price we could find by $22. Features include 75 watts RMS of total power, down-firing subwoofer, 45Hz to 20KHz frequency response, 3.5mm audio input, and more.

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

D-Link 802.11n Wireless Internet Surveillance Camera for $60 + free shipping

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mwave offers the D-Link 802.11n Wireless Internet Surveillance Camera in White, model no. DCS-930L, for $59.99 with free shipping. That ties our mention from a week ago and is the lowest total price we could find by $6. This security camera connects to your wireless network to provide remote monitoring over the Internet. It features a 4x digital zoom, Mac compatibility, and more.

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 April mention 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 month’s mention and the lowest total price we could find.

Sony Cyber-shot HX100V 16MP Digital Camera for $400 + pickup

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Available with in-store pickup only, Best Buy offers the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V 16.2-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black, model no. DSCHX100V/B, for $399.99. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago, which included shipping, and the lowest total price we could find by $50. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 3″ LCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonar T wide-angle 30x optical zoom lens with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, 1080p HD video, SDXC/SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo slots, panorama mode, and USB 2.0 connectivity.

IOGEAR 802.11n Wireless Adapter for $30 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the IOGEAR 802.11n Wireless Adapter, model no. GWU627, for $29.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $6. This device allows you to connect your Ethernet-enabled devices — such as gaming consoles, Blu-ray players, computers, or HDTVs — to your wireless home network. It features speeds of up to 150Mbps, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, USB connectivity, and more.

Sharp AQUOS 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $300 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Sharp AQUOS 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC-32D47UA, for $299.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $30. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 6ms response time, 450 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Logitech X-540 5.1-Channel Speaker System for $55 + free shipping

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Logitech.com offers the “dented box” Logitech X-540 5.1-Channel PC Multimedia Speaker System, model no. 970223-0403, for $54.99. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $84. (We saw a refurbished unit for a buck more two weeks ago.) The X-540 sends 70 watts of total system power to four satellite speakers, one center channel speaker, and subwoofer.

Although its box may be dented or scratched, the contents are new with a full warranty.

Refurbished Apple 24″ LED Cinema Display for $599 + free shipping, more

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The Apple Store offers the factory-refurbished Apple 24″ LED Cinema Display HD Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. MB382LL/A, for $599. (Click “Displays” on the left to find it.) With free shipping, that’s tied with our March mention as $200 off and the lowest total price we could find for this now-discontinued display. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1920×1200, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 14ms grey-to-grey response time, 330 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 new displays.

Also available is 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.

Original Android Phone, HTC G1, new in box: $138

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The original G1 Android phone just hit Heights via Ebay for $137.95 new in the box without a contract. While Google and T-Mobile have long left the G1 off their update lists, the folks in the mod community have it running Gingerbread with many of the fixings.

The T-Mobile G1 weighs 5.6-oz. and features a 480×320 touchscreen LCD, 3.2-megapixel digital camera, QWERTY-style keyboard, 3G support, Wi-Fi, One-Touch Google Search, Bluetooth 1.2, microSD slot, USB connectivity, and Android OS.
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Samsung Wireless Color Laser Printer w/$50 gift card for $150 + free shipping

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Office Max offers the Samsung CLP-325W Wireless Color Laser Printer bundled with a $50 Office Max gift card for $149.99. (See product page for details on gift card.) With free shipping, and assuming you use the gift card, it’s $50 under the lowest total price we could find for the printer alone elsewhere. 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.

Vizio 32″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $330 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Vizio 31.5″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VOJ320M, for $329.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from ten days ago as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $20. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,300:1 native (50,000:1 dynamic) contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, 6.5ms response time, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Sony 46″ 1080p Google TV LED-Backlit HDTV for $949 + free shipping

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US Appliance offers the Sony Internet TV 46″ 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HD Television with Google TV, model no. NSX-46GT1, for $998. In-cart, it falls to $949. With free shipping, that’s $50 under our May mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for this model. (It’s also a current price low by $49.) It features a 1920×1080 native resolution, support for the Android-based Google TV service (which allows you to watch Internet content on your HDTV), wireless keypad remote control, compatibility with iPhone or Android-enabled smartphones, 802.11n wireless and Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, applications for Netflix, Twitter, Pandora, CNBC, NBA TV, and more. Click here for more information on Google TV.

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 January mention of a refurbished model and $29 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.

TRENDnet GREENnet 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch for $25 + free shipping

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B&H Photo-Video offers the TRENDnet GREENnet 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, model no. TEG-S8G, for $24.95 with free shipping. (Buy.com has it for a close $24.99.) That’s the lowest total price we could find by $8. This item claims to consume up to 70% less energy than the average switch by powering down Ethernet ports when they are unused or when the connected device is off. It features 16Gbps forwarding capacity, back pressure control for half-duplex mode, and more.

Hannspree 19″ 720p Widescreen LCD Display for $60 + free shipping

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Staples offers the Hannspree 18.5″ 720p Widescreen LCD Monitor in Black, model no. HZ194APB, for $89.99. Coupon code “53656” drops it to $59.99. With free shipping, it’s $30 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $38. Features include a native resolution of 1366×768, built-in speakers, 5ms response time, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, VGA input, and more.

HP ZR24w 24″ 1080p LCD Display for $368 + free shipping

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B&H Photo-Video offers the HP ZR24w 24″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. VM633A8#ABA, for $368. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $9, excluding the price below. However, we saw this item for $18 less after rebate last month (since expired). It features an IPS panel with 1920×1200 native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 400 cd/m² brightness, four USB ports, and DisplayPort, DVI-D, and VGA inputs.


A close price: MacMall has this monitor for $368.99 with free shipping.

Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones for $70 + free shipping

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Bob & Ron’s Worldwide Stereo offers the Sennheiser HD-280 Professional Headphones for $99.95. Coupon code “SD7009” chops it to $69.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with last fall’s mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $17. (Most merchants charge at least $100). They’re intended for professional monitoring applications and feature up to 32dB ambient sound attenuation.

Kodak EasyShare M530 12MP 3x Zoom Digital Camera for $50 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the Kodak EasyShare M530 12.2-Megapixel Digital Camera in Green for $99.99. Add it to cart and it drops to $49.99. With free shipping, that’s $15 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find in any color by $24. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 2.7″ color LCD, 3x optical zoom, YouTube capture mode, face detection, 32MB internal memory, SD/SDHC card slot, PictBridge, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more.

Samsung 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $800 + $79 s&h

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Circuit City offers the Samsung 46″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. UN46C6300, for $1,299.96. Coupon code “HIO34252” cuts it to $799.96. With $79 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $70, although we saw it at this price with free shipping five days ago (since expired). Features include a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, edge-lit LED backlight, Ethernet port, two USB ports, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Samsung 51″ 1080p WiFi 3D Plasma HDTV Bundle for $1,579 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Samsung 51″ 1080p WiFi Widescreen 3D Plasma HD Television (pictured), model no. PN51D8000, 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 $1,997. (The extra items will be added in-cart automatically.) At final checkout it falls to $1,579. With free shipping, that’s $263 under the lowest total price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere. (We saw a similar bundle featuring an older Samsung TV model for $334 less last week, since expired.)

This DLNA TV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 600Hz subfield, 25,000,000:1 dynamic 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. The Blu-ray 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.

Refurbished Sony Micro Shelf System w/ iPod Dock for $90 + 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 $89.99. With free shipping, that’s $10 under our mention in May and $40 less than 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.

Apple iMac Core i3 Dual 3.2GHz 27″ w/8GB RAM, AppleCare for $1,629 + $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 $1,629. With around $29 for shipping, it’s tied with last week’s mention 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.

Sony BRAVIA 32″ 1080p Widescreen LED LCD HDTV for $400 + $15 s&h

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TigerDirect offers the Sony BRAVIA 32″ 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-32EX600, for $719.99. Coupon code “VOF34030” cuts it to $399.97. With $15.16 for shipping, that’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also a current price low by $386.) Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, edge-lit LED backlight, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Refurb Canon MX340 All-in-One Wireless Inkjet Printer for $40 + free shipping

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Canon offers the factory-refurbished Canon PIXMA MX340 All-in-One Wireless Photo Inkjet Printer, model no. 4204B019, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $39.99. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from 11 days ago and $30 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 4800×1200 dpi printing, up to 1200×2400 dpi scanning, up to 8.4 ppm black and 4.8 ppm color, 802.11g wireless, PictBridge, and USB 2.0 connectivity. A 90-day Canon warranty applies.

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

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Other World Computing offers 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 isn’t expected to ship until August 8, 2011