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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.

Nikon Coolpix S8100 12MP 10x Zoom Digital Camera for $155 + $2 s&h

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Walmart offers the Nikon Coolpix S8100 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera in Gold, model no. 26221, for $154.54. Shipping adds $1.97, or choose free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, that’s $73 under our mention of this camera in black from two days ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen for this model by far. (It’s also a current price low for the gold model by $92.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 3″ LCD, 10x optical zoom, backlit CMOS sensor (which allows shooting at faster shutter speeds and in lower light conditions), optical image stabilization, up to 5 fps continuous shooting, 1080p video capture at 30 fps, 102MB integrated memory, SD/SDHC card slot, USB, HDMI, and more.

HP 27″ 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD Display for $310 + free shipping

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HP Home & Home Office Store cut its price on the HP 2711x 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. XP600AA#ABA, to $339.99. Coupon code “SAVE30HP” cuts it to
$309.99. With free shipping, that’s $30 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $39. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 1,000:1 native (3,000,000:1 dynamic) contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, one HDMI input, and DVI and VGA inputs.

Logitech Squeezebox Wireless System for $110 + free shipping

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Logitech offers its Logitech Squeezebox Radio Wireless Music System in White for $139.99. Coupon code “logi_radio_52711” cuts it to $109.99. With free shipping, that’s $10 under last month’s mention of another color and the lowest total price we could find by $47. Features include Ethernet connectivity, 802.11g wireless, 2.4″ LCD, six station presets, remote control, and more.

Refurb TRENDNet Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit for $20 + free s&h w/$25

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SupermediaStore offers the refurbished TRENDNet Powerline Ethernet Adapter Kit, model no. TPL-302E, for $19.99. Pad your order over $25 to qualify for free shipping.
That’s $43 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit.
This plug-and-play Ethernet kit uses your existing electrical outlet to create a secure high speed building-wide network.

A 1-year warranty applies, although it’s unclear who supports it.

ZAGG Sale: 60% to 71% off LEATHERskin cases, deals from $10 + $3 s&h

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ZAGG takes 60% to 71% off select LEATHERskin cases and covers during its Inventory Blowout Sale. (Discount is reflected on product page.) That’s tied with our deal from two weeks ago and among the best percent-off discounts we’ve seen from this merchant since Cyber Monday, when we saw 50% off sitewide. Shipping starts at $2.99, or spend over $29.98 for free shipping. LEATHERskin features 100% cattle-hide leather and applies as an adhesive. Notable covers:

HP 2311x 23″ 1080p Widescreen LED LCD Display for $160 + free shipping

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The HP Home & Home Office Store offers its HP 2311x 23″ 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. XP598AA#ABA, for $189.99. Coupon code “SAVE30HP” drops it to $159.99. With free shipping, that’s $10 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find now by $19. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, LED backlighting, 5ms response time, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, and HDMI, DVI-D, and VGA inputs.

Samsung 46″ 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV Bundle for $1,849 + free shipping

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BuyDig offers the Samsung 46″ 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HD Television, model no. UN46D7900, together with the Samsung BD-D5500 Blu-ray Disc Player, Samsung Megamind 3D Starter Kit, three 6-foot HDMI 1.4b Cables, LCD Screen Cleaning Kit, and two pairs of Samsung 3D Glasses, model no. SSG-3100GB, for $2,197 (the 3D glasses are automatically added to your cart). At checkout, it falls to $1,849. With free shipping, that’s $9 less than the best total price we could find for the TV alone elsewhere.

The TV features a native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080p), 240Hz refresh rate, built-in Wifi, Ethernet connectivity, three USB ports, four HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs. The Blu-ray player features BD-Live Profile 2.0, Ethernet and USB connectivity, 1080p output, DVD upconversion to 1080p and 3D, one HDMI output, and component and other video outputs. The 3D Starter Kit features Shrek, Shrek 2, Shrek the Third Blu-ray 3D discs,
2 pairs Samsung 3D Active Glasses, mail-in coupon for Shrek Forever After Blu-ray 3D disc, and mail-in coupon for Megamind Blu-ray 3D disc.

Dell ST2420L 24″ 1080p LCD Display w/ $100 Gift Card for $260 + free shipping

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Dell Home offers the Dell ST2420L 24″ 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD Monitor with a $100 Dell eGift Card for $259.99 with free shipping. Assuming you’ll use the gift card, that’s $30 under our mention three days ago of the display alone and the lowest total price we’ve seen.
Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, LED backlight, 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 250 cd/m² brightness, one HDMI input, and DVI and VGA video inputs.

Lenovo M020 Multimedia Stereo USB Speakers for $12 + free shipping

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Lenovo offers its Lenovo M020 Multimedia Stereo USB 2.0 Speakers in Black, model no. 57Y6360, for $29.99. Coupon code “USPC11MY46360” drops them to $12.39. With free shipping, that’s a buck under last week’s mention of a set in red and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. This USB-powered round speaker system features a 90Hz to 20kHz frequency response, 3.5mm audio jack, and more. Coupon expires May 23.

5×7″ Soft Custom Cover Quick Photobook for $9 + $1 s&h

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Walmart offers the 5×7″ Soft Custom Cover Quick Photobook, model no. 0113000234241, for $9. (Choose “Soft Custom Cover” when adding to your cart.) Shipping adds 97 cents or opt for free Site-to-Store. Even with shipping, it’s a $2 drop and the lowest total price we’ve seen, although we saw a similar 5×7″ photobook for $8 less in January (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. It’s available with 20 pages and can showcase up to 15 photos per page.

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’s $13 under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $15. 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 26″ 720p LCD HDTV for $239 + free shipping, more

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Walmart offers the LG 26″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television (pictured), model no. 26LD350, for $239 with free shipping. That ties our mention from two weeks ago and is the lowest total price we could find now by $108. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Of note, Walmart also offers the LG 26″ 720p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. 26LE5300, for $279 with free shipping. That ties our mention from two weeks ago and is the lowest total price we could find by $70. Features include a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, edge-lit LED backlight, 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, 2.4ms response time, USB connectivity, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.

Eye-Fi Explore Video 802.11g Wireless 4GB SDHC Card: $29

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Eye-Fi Explore Video 802.11g Wireless 4GB SDHC Card
Amazon offers the Eye-Fi Explore Video 802.11g Wireless 4GB SDHC Secure Digital High-Capacity Card, model no. EYE-FI-4EV, for $29.24 with free shipping. That’s $6 under our February mention and the lowest total price we’ve seen. (It’s also a current price low by $33.) This card stores pictures like a standard SD memory card, but it also uses your a Wi-Fi network to automatically transfer images from inside your camera to your PC or Mac.