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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.

Refurb Vizio 26″ 1080p LED WiFi LED LCD HDTV for $250 + free shipping

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mwave offers the refurbished Vizio 26″ 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. M261VP, for $249.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our mention from last month and $136 under the lowest total price we could find elsewhere for a new unit. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, edge-lit LED backlight, Vizio Internet Apps, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time, 400 cd/m² brightness, 802.11n wireless, USB connectivity, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Of note, a 90-day warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.

SquareTrade coupon: 30% off warranties

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Today only, SquareTrade takes 30% off extended warranties sitewide via coupon code “FATHER”. (A maximum discount of $30 applies.) That’s tied with last week’s as one of the best unrestricted discounts we’ve seen from SquareTrade. It offers extended warranties on many new and refurbished items, including Apple iPhones and iPods, Sony VAIO laptops, HD televisions, video game consoles, cell phones, and more purchased via most retailers and on eBay.

A best bet is the SquareTrade iPhone 2-Year Warranty for $94.99 after the above coupon. That’s tied with last month’s mention and still one of the best deals we’ve seen for this service. Unlike AppleCare, SquareTrade’s extended warranty also includes drop and spill protection.

Dell UltraSharp U2311H 23″ 1080p LCD Display for $249 + free shipping

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Dell Small Business offers the Dell UltraSharp U2311H 23″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor for $249 with free shipping. That’s tied with last month’s mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $39. Sales tax is added where applicable. It uses a wide-gamut IPS panel and features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 8ms response time, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, 4-port USB hub, and DisplayPort, DVI-D, and VGA video inputs.

Samsung 55″ 240Hz 1080p 3D LED LCD HDTV Bundle for $2,397 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Samsung 55″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen 3D WiFi LCD HD Television (pictured), model no. UN55D8000, bundled with the Samsung BD-D5500 3D Blu-ray Disc Player, Megamind / Shrek 3D Starter Kit, model no. SSG-P3100M, and two additional pairs of Samsung 3D Glasses, model no. SSG-3300GR, for $2,797. (The bundled items will be added to your cart automatically.) At final checkout, it drops to $2,397. With free shipping, that’s $241 under the lowest total price we could find for these items when purchased separately elsewhere.

The HDTV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz refresh rate, 2D-to-3D conversion, 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, edge-lit LED backlighting, built-in WiFi, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. The BD-D5500 3D Blu-ray Player is WiFi-ready and allows upconverting of 2D Blu-ray disc titles to 3D. The Megamind / Shrek 3D Kit includes two pairs of 3D glasses, the first three Shrek movies in 3D on Blu-ray, and a mail-in voucher for Shrek Forever After and Megamind, both in 3D on Blu-ray.

Samsung 40″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $850 + free shipping

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Paul’s TV via Buy.com offers the Samsung 40″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. UN40D6300, for $849.99. (See this price at final checkout.) With free shipping, that’s $50 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $29. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, wireless connectivity with optional dongle (not included), SmartTV internet applications, USB connectivity, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Dynex 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $800 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the Dynex 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. DX-55L150A11, for $799.99. With free shipping, that’s $70 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 400 cd/m² brightness, USB port, four HDMI inputs, and DVI, VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Apple Store: Unlocked iPhone 4 16GB for $649 + free shipping, 32GB for $749

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The Apple Store now offers the Unlocked Apple iPhone 4 16GB Smartphone in Black (pictured) or White for $649 with free shipping. (Click the image for iPhone 4, then choose “iPhone 4 Unlocked”.) Although we’ve seen them for less elsewhere, it’s the first time Apple has sold an unlocked version of its iPhone. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an Apple A4 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 3.5″ display running at 960×640, gyroscope, front- and rear-facing cameras, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 720p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n wireless networking, dual microphones, and more.

Of note, also available is the Unlocked Apple iPhone 4 32GB Smartphone in Black or White for $749 with free shipping.

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:

HP S2509b 25″ 1080p LCD Display for $200 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the HP S2509b 25″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. LH591AA#ABA, for $199.99. With free shipping, that’s $16 below our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $40. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 3ms response time, HDMI input, and DVI and VGA video inputs.

Acer Iconia NVIDIA Dual 1GHz 10″ Android Tablet PC: $380

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MacMall via eBay Daily Deal offers the 1.69-lb. Acer Iconia A500-10S16u NVIDIA Tegra 2 1GHz 10.1″ Widescreen Android Table PC, model no. XE.H60PN.002, for $379.99 withfree shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $61. Features include an NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 1GHz dual-core processor, 10.1″ 1280×800 widescreen touchscreen LCD, 1GB RAM, built-in 16GB flash storage, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, microSD card slot, 5-megapixel rear facing camera, 2-megapixel front facing camera, miniHDMI output, 2-cell battery, and Google Android 3.0 Honeycomb.
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Z-Line Gemini L-Desk for $50 + $10 s&h

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Staples offers the Z-Line Gemini L-Desk in Maple/Black, model no. 21003C-US, for $49.99. Shipping adds $9.95 or opt for free in-store pickup. That’s $10 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. This desk measures approximately 37″ x 75″ x 59″ and features a pullout keyboard tray and accessory shelf.

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 two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $17. 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.

Samsung 51″ 600Hz 720p 3D Plasma HDTV w/ $200 GC for $800 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Samsung 51″ 600Hz 720p 3D-Ready Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. PN51D490, bundled with a $200 Dell eGift Card for $799.99 with free shipping. Assuming you use the gift card, that’s $279 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $177. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1,280×720 (720p) native resolution, 600Hz refresh rate, .001 ms response time, USB connectivity, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other inputs.

Refurb Sony Handycam 4GB Flash Digital Camcorder for $130 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers the factory-refurbished Sony Handycam DCR-SX44 4GB Flash Memory Digital Camcorder in Blue for $129.99. (Price shows in-cart.) With free shipping, that’s $10 less than last month’s mention of a refurbished unit, and $39 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit today. Sales tax is added where applicable. This camcorder features a 2.7″ touchscreen LCD, Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar lens, 720×480 video resolution, 60x optical zoom, 4GB flash memory, SD/SDHC and Memory Stick PRO Duo card slot, USB 2.0 connectivity, and more. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

Dynex 46″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $480 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the Dynex 46″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. DX-46L260A12, for $479.99 with free shipping. That’s $90 under our April mention of a similar Dynex TV and among the best prices we’ve seen for a TV of this size. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 430 cd/m² brightness, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Fantom 2TB eSATA / USB External Hard Drive for $85 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Fantom GreenDrive 2TB eSATA / USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. GD2000EU32, for $84.99 with free shipping. That’s $0.04/GB, the lowest total price we could find by $15, and the best non-rebate price we’ve seen for a 2TB USB / eSATA drive. This “green” drive claims to draw 40% less power than conventional drives. Features include an eSATA interface, 32MB cache, and more.

Insignia 10MP 3x Zoom Digital Camera for $40 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the Insignia 10-Megapixel Digital Camera in Silver, model no. NS-DSC1110A, for $39.99 with free shipping. That’s $40 off and the least expensive non-refurbished 10MP digital camera we’ve ever seen by $5. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 3x optical zoom, 2.7″ LED-backlit LCD display, 32MB internal memory, video mode, face detection, built-in auto flash and auto focus, SD/SDHC card slot, USB cable, and more.

Refurb Apple iMac Price Drops: 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 in its Special Deals section. With free shipping, these systems are at least $250 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:

Epson WorkForce 840 All-In-One Wireless InkJet Printer for $170 + free shipping

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Staples offers the Epson WorkForce 840 All-In-One Wireless InkJet Printer, model no. C11CA97201, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $169.98 with free shipping. It’s $10 under our February mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also a current price low by $24.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 3.5″ LCD, 802.11n wireless, 15 ppm black, 9.3 ppm color, Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity, the ability to print from iPhone, BlackBerrry, and other mobile devices, and more.

Bush Vantage Collection Corner Desk for $105 + free shipping

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OfficeMax offers the Bush Vantage Collection Corner Desk in Cherry (pictured), model no. HM66615-01, Black, model no. HM66915-01, or Light Dragonwood, model no. HM66315-01, for $105. With free shipping, that’s $45 under our June mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this desk. (It’s also a current low for any color by at least $105.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an elevated printer shelf, concealed CPU storage with wire access, self-closing hinges, and more.

Zenith 50″ 600Hz 720p Plasma HDTV for $495 + $70 s&h

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Sears offers the Zenith 50″ 600Hz 720p Plasma HD Television, model no. Z50PT320, for $494.99. Shipping adds $69.99, or opt for free in-store pickup. That’s $155 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1024×768 (720p) native resolution, 600Hz refresh rate, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, and other inputs.

Odessa II Task Chair for $65 + free shipping

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OfficeMax again offers the Odessa II Task Chair in Brown for $65. With free shipping, that’s $65 off and tied with our March mention as the lowest total price we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. This chair features artificial leather upholstery, double-layer pillow-top construction on seat and back, pneumatic height adjustment, tension control, padded arms, and more.

Zenith 42″ 600Hz 720p Plasma HDTV for $360 + pickup

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Sears offers the Zenith 42″ 600Hz 720p Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. Z42PT320, for $359.99. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid $69.99 in shipping. That’s $140 off and the lowest price we could find, although it was available two week ago for $400 shipped (since expired).
Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1024×768 (720p) native resolution, 600Hz sub-field drive, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and more.

Sceptre 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $381 + $20 s&h

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Sears offers the Sceptre 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. X420BV-FHD, for $380.97. Shipping adds $19.95, or opt for free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $39, although it was a buck less in January (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 5ms response time, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, USB port, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Hannspree 23″ 1080p Widescreen LCD Display for $98 + free shipping

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Staples offers the Hannspree 23″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Monitor, model no.
HF235DPB, for $98 with free shipping. That’s $53 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 50,000:1 contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, DVI and VGA inputs, and more.
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Refurb Hannspree 28″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $220 + $3 s&h

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mwave cut its price on the refurbished Hannspree 28″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. ST289MUB, to $219.99 with $2.99 for shipping. That’s $7 under our mention from a month ago and $47 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.

Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote for $133 + free shipping

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6th Avenue Electronics again offers the Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote Control, model no. 915-000035, for the in-cart price of $139. Coupon code “AFL4COUPON” cuts it to $133.44. With free shipping, that’s tied with our expired mention from three days ago and the lowest total price we could find by $12. Configurable on a Mac or PC, the Harmony One includes an LCD screen, customizable backlit buttons, ergonomic design, rechargeable Li-Ion battery, charging station, USB connectivity, and more.

Samsung 43″ 600Hz 3D 720p Plasma HDTV Bundle for $600 + free shipping

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Vann’s offers the Samsung 43″ 600hz 3D-Ready 720p Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. PN43D490, with two pairs of Samsung SSG3100GB 3D Glasses and a Tivo Premiere HD DVR, model no. TCD746320, for $599.98. With free shipping, that ties the lowest total price we could find for the TV alone elsewhere. (We last listed the TV alone for $120 more in February.)

This 3D-ready HDTV features a 43″ screen with 720p native resolution, 600Hz refresh rate, USB connectivity, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. The DVR can record up to 45 hours of HD content (including two shows at once while watching a previously recorded show), transfer recordings to your laptop, iPhone, or other mobile device, stream content from several On Demand sites (such as Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, and others), and more.

TCL 40″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $419 + $20 s&h

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Walmart offers the TCL 40″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. LE40FHDP21TA, for $419. Shipping adds $19.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $20 below our May mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen for a 40″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV. Sales tax is added where applicable. This HDTV features features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000:1 native contrast ratio, 450 cd/m² brightness, 6ms response time, USB connectivity, five HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.