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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.

Ink Roundup: Deals from $15 + $5 s&h

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InkGrabber offers coupons on a selection of compatible and refurbished ink cartridges, as listed below. With $4.95 for shipping, each is at the lowest total price we could find. The deals:

HandHeldItems: Up to 70% off select iPad 2 cases + 20% off coupon, $2 credit

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HandHeldItems knocks 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.com store credit with your purchase. Hundreds of items are available, most of which are at or near lowest-we’ve-seen prices.

A best bet is this Snap On Case for iPad 2 in five colors (Clear Red pictured) with a $2 HHI store credit for $11.19 after the above coupon. With free shipping, that’s $20 off and the lowest total price we could find for this case.

New Nexus One: $260

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If you want a solid, unlocked Android phone that is sure to get the latest updates, Ebay has a deal for you today. Heights Deals is offering a new in the box Nexus One with Radios for 3G on T-Mobile and EDGE on AT&T for just $260 without a plan and free shipping.  The Nexus One was the original Google phone and is still among the first to get the latest builds from Google.  This one comes with 4GB of internal storage (Expandable+32GB via MicroSD), 3.7-inch AMOLED display at 480x800px and a 5-megapixel camera.

Since it is new in the box, it comes with Android 2.1 but is immediately upgradable to Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread.
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TCL 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV, TiVo Premier for $400 + free shipping

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Vann’s offers the TCL 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. L40FHDM11TA, bundled with a TiVo Premiere HD DVR, model no. TCD746320, for $399.97 with free shipping. That’s $250 off list and the lowest total price we could find. (It’s also one of the best deals we’ve ever seen for a 40″ 1080p HDTV.)

The TV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 4,000:1 contrast ratio, 430 cd/m² brightness, 8ms response time, two 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.

Digital Blue Carabiner Digital Camera w/ $3 credit for $3 + free shipping

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mwave offers the Digital Blue Carabiner Digital Camera in Pink Floral, model no. DB15007, bundled with a $3 mwave credit for $3 with free shipping. Provided you use the credit, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10. (We saw it bundled with a $4 store credit for $4 shipped a month ago.) It features 640×480 resolution, 40-image memory capacity, and USB connectivity. It requires one AAA battery, not included.

GoDaddy coupon: 31% off any order

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GoDaddy takes 31% off any order, including new registrations, hosting packages and renewals, via coupon code “gdz532r”. That’s tied with our March mention as the best sitewide discount we’ve seen from this merchant this year. An 18-cent ICANN fee applies.

Logitech Cordless Desktop Keyboard / Mouse Combo for $19 + $1 s&h

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Walmart offers the Logitech Cordless Desktop EX100 Keyboard and Mouse, model no. 920-000879, for $19. Shipping adds 97 cents, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $5 under last week’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $7. Sales tax is added where applicable. This set features keyboard audio and browser controls, a cordless optical mouse, and both USB and PS/2 connectivity.

Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device for $40 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Pogoplug Multimedia Sharing Device in Pink, model no. POGO-B01, for $39.99. With free shipping, that’s $5 under our April mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen since November. (It’s also a current price low by $20.) This device connects directly to your router and accepts up to four USB hard drives for storage. Drag and drop videos, photos, and music from your Windows or Mac computer to share with other systems securely across the Internet, or with mobile devices such as the iPhone and Android phones.

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 last month’s mention 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 Sanyo DB-L20 Li-Ion Digital Camera Battery (pictured) for $8.79 before the above coupon, $4.39 after. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $10.

Sharp 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $519 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Sharp 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LC-42D69U, for $519. With free shipping, that’s tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $61. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 6.5ms response time, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Toshiba 47″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen 3D LCD HDTV for $1,000 + $79 s&h

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Circuit City offers the Toshiba 47″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen 3D LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 47TL515U, for $1,499.99. Coupon code “OGB31951” cuts it to $999.99. With $79 for shipping, it’s the lowest total price we could find by $84. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz refresh rate, built-in WiFi, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Edsal Steel Shelving Roundup: 48″ 5-Shelf Unit for $66 + pickup, more

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Sears discounts a selection of Edsal shelving units, as listed below. Plus, activate this link first and receive an extra 5% off. Each unit is at least $24 off and at the lowest price we could find. Choose free in-store pickup to avoid the steep shipping cost, which starts at $37.45. Sales tax is added where applicable. The deals, with prices after the link above:

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 a $12 drop and the lowest total price we could find.

Buffalo Technology CloudStor 2-Bay 2TB NAS for $180 + free shipping

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Buy.com offers the Buffalo Technology CloudStor 2-Bay 2TB Network Attached Storage Server, model no. CS-WX2.0/1D, for $179.99. With free shipping, that’s $0.09/GB and the lowest total price we could find by $19. This 2-bay storage server includes a single 2TB hard drive (a second 2TB drive can be added for RAID support), and features a 600Mhz processor, USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity, access from any web browser, computer, or mobile device, and more.

Viore 50″ 720p Widescreen Plasma HDTV for $499 + $80 s&h

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Walmart offers the Viore 50″ 720p Widescreen Plasma HD Television, model no. PD50VH80, for $499. Shipping adds $79.97, or opt for free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s a $20 drop from our April mention and it’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model. Sales tax is added where applicable. The HDTV features a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 1,500 cd/m² brightness, 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Canon PowerShot A3100 IS 12MP 4x Digital Camera for $90 + free shipping

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Best Buy offers the Canon PowerShot A3100 IS 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Silver, model no. 4255B001, for $89.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $58, although we saw it in a different color for $10 less in December. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 2.7″ LCD, 4x optical zoom, optical image stabilizer, video capture, face detection, self timer, SD/SDHC/MMC memory card slot, USB connectivity, and more.

Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14MP 18x Digital Camera for $177 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Fujifilm FinePix S2950 14-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black, model no. 16123567, for an in-cart price of $186.95. Coupon code “BUYDIGCLUB10” cuts it to $176.95. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $10. Features include a 3″ color LCD display, 18x optical zoom, 720p video capture, SD/SDHC card slot, USB connectivity, HDMI output, and more.

LG 47″ 240Hz 1080p LED-Backlit 3D LCD HDTV for $1,102 + free shipping

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6th Avenue Electronics offers the LG 47″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen 3D LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. 47LX6500, for $1,148. Coupon code “AFL4COUPON” drops it to $1,102.08. With free shipping, that’s $148 under our January mention and the lowest total price we could find by $110. (For further comparison, in April we saw it bundled with a Blu-ray player and two pairs of 3G glasses for $297 more.) The 47LX6500 features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz refresh rate, LED backlight with local dimming, Ethernet connectivity with NetCast Entertainment Access (Netflix, Vudu, more), four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Discgear Selector 100-Disc CD/DVD Organizer for $27 + $2 s&h

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Walmart offers the Discgear Selector 100HD 100-Disc CD/DVD Automatic Disc Retrieval System in Black, model no. 3720-01, or Brown, model no. 3720-02, for $27. Shipping adds $1.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that ties our December mention as the lowest total price we could find by $37. Sales tax is added where applicable. This gadget stores up to 100 CD, DVD, game, or photo discs. It features an automatic 1-touch disc index tray and pop-up lid. Online disc indexing software is included.

Philips 32″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $400 + free shipping

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Target offers the Philips 32″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen HD Television, model no. 32PFL6704D/F7, for $399.99. With free shipping, that’s $29 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $49. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 2ms response time, 48,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, USB connectivity, three HDMI inputs, and other video inputs.

Refurbished Sony Multifunction Clock Radio for iPod for $60 + $7 s&h

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Sony Style offers the factory-refurbished Sony Speaker Dock and Clock Radio for iPod / iPhone, model no. ICF-CL75iP, for $119.99. Add it to your cart and it drops to $59.99. With $6.50 for shipping, that’s $8 below our February mention and $39 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 7″ 800×480 LCD screen for viewing videos and photos, dual alarm, 1GB of built-in memory, built-in rechargeable battery, integrated stereo speakers, AM/FM tuner, iPod/iPhone dock, and more. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

Of note, this item is not compatible with the iPhone 4.

Viore 24″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $179 + $10 s&h

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Walmart offers the Viore 24″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television in Black, model no. LC24VXF60PB, for $179. Shipping adds $9.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $10 under our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $10. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) resolution, 800:1 contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, one HDMI input, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Refurbished Sony BRAVIA 32″ 720p LCD HDTV for $270 + free shipping

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Sony Style offers the factory-refurbished Sony BRAVIA 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-32BX300, for $329.99. In-cart, it falls to $269.99. With free shipping, that’s $25 under our mention last month of a refurbished unit and $84 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. A 90-day Sony warranty applies.

Refurbished Apple 27″ LED Cinema Display for $849 + free shipping

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The Apple Store offers 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. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a native resolution of 2560×1440, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 12ms grey-to-grey response time, 375 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 with new displays.

Current refurb iPod touch 8GB: $175

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BestStopDeals via Ebay is offering the current 4th Generation iPod touch for $174.99 with free shipping.  That’s $55 off retail and one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for a current generation iPod touch.  It features a high-definition Retina Display, 3-axis gyro, iOS 4.1, front- and rear-facing cameras (the latter capable of HD recording), FaceTime, Game Center, and more.

A 30-day Best Stop Deals warranty applies.
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Curtis 32″ 720p LCD HDTV / DVD Combo for $288 + free shipping

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6th Avenue Electronics offers the Curtis 32″ 720p LCD HD Television with DVD Player, model no. LCDVD326A, for $288. With free shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for a similar HDTV/DVD combo by $97, although we saw this model for $2 less last September (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1366×768 (720p) resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 2500:1 contrast ratio, 450 cd/m2 brightness, an integrated DVD player, and more.

RCA 46″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $500 + pickup

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Best Buy offers the RCA 46″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Telelvision, model no. 46LA45RQ, for $499.99. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid the $69.99 shipping charge. That’s $9 under our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $50. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920x1080p (1080p) native resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, 4,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

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 the lowest total price we could find by $60, although it was $15 less four weeks ago (since expired). 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.

TRENDnet GREENnet 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch for $80 + free shipping

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mwave offers the TRENDnet GREENnet 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, model no. TEG-S16DG, for $79.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our February mention as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $19. This switch 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 32Gbps forwarding capacity, back pressure control for half-duplex mode, and more.

RCA 42″ 1080p LCD HDTV for $400 + free shipping

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Sears offers the RCA 42″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 42LA45RQ, for $399.99. With free shipping, that’s $69 under our April mention and the lowest total price we could find by $105. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 500 cd/m2 brightness, 6.5ms response time, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Refurb Canon PIXMA MP990 Wireless Multifunction Printer for $72 + free s&h

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Canon offers the factory-refurbished Canon PIXMA MP990 Wireless Multifunction Inkjet Printer, model no. 3749B002, which also scans and copies, for $71.99 with free shipping. That’s $28 under the lowest total price we’ve seen for a new one. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 802.11g wireless, 3.8″ LCD screen, 11.9 ppm black, 9.1 ppm color, 9600×2400 dpi printing, 4800×9600 dpi scanning, 4×6″ borderless printing, Ethernet, USB 2.0 connectivity, flash card reader, and more. A 90-day Canon warranty applies.

Samsung 32″ 720p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $399 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Samsung Series 4 32″ 720p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. UN32C4000, for $399. (This price shows during checkout.) With free shipping, that’s a buck under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find, this time by $100. This 1.2″-thick HDTV features a native resolution of 1366×768 (720p), LED backlight, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, USB 2.0 connectivity, four HDMI inputs, and DVI, VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Dynex 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $350 + $70 s&h

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Best Buy offers the Dynex 40″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. DX-40L260A12, for $349.99. Shipping adds $69.99, or opt for free in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that’s $100 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 12,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 430 cd/m² brightness, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

MacUpdate Bundle 7 MOApps for $20

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For Mac Users, Macupdate has a mini-bundle this weekend which includes 7 titles from MOApps:

  • myRecipes 2.6 Simple recipe collection manager.
  • myWallet 2.1 Simple and fast password storage application.
  • myDiary 2.2.2 Personal journaling application with video features and more.
  • myApps 2.4 Drag-and-drop license keeper.
  • myClippings 1.7.2 Clipboard manager.
  • myWritings 2.0.4 Lightweight word processor.
  • myTexts pro 2.0 Companion Mac app for the all new myTexts Apps for iPad and iPhone.

Separately these would sell for $98.75 and MOApps offers some of them in their own bundles for $40, but never have all 7 been offered for $19.99 (80% off retail).  Trials and more expensive individual Mac App Store links below the fold.

Also, FX Photo Studio Pro is still all this weekend for $20, which is 50% off the regular price.
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Pentax Optio RS1000 14MP 4x Zoom Digital Camera for $63 + free shipping

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6th Avenue Electronics offers the Pentax Optio RS1000 14.1-Megapixel Digital Camera for $66. Coupon code “AFL4COUPON” cuts it to $63.36. With free shipping, that’s $2 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model. (It’s also a current price low by $12.) Features include a 3″ LCD, video capture at 720p, 4x optical zoom, 18MB internal memory, SDHC slot, USB, and more.