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Some more next gen console launch week deals have surfaced ahead of their scheduled appearance today, courtesy of Best Buy and Toys R Us. We are starting to see some great discounts popping up, even some that are rivaling leaked Black Friday deals.
Toys R Us will offer a $50 in store credit with the purchase of 3 select PS3 or PS4 games and accessories. Not quite as good as Target’s Buy 2 get 1 free deal, but still notable for those looking for items from Toys R Us. Keep in mind, as always with these leaked ads, deals are subject to change by the time sales actually become available. For a closer look at the leaked ads and more details on the various deals, head below the fold…

Now that Google has finally caught up with demand for the Chromecast we’re getting one of the first real discounts on this nifty media player. Anyone with a valid .edu email address is eligible to purchase a Chromecast for $29.99 with free shipping from Best Buy. The Chromcast will wirelessly beam movies, music, web content and more from Android, iOS, Mac and PC devices to any HDTV via a WiFi connection. As of right now the Chromecast supports Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and just recently added compatibility with Pandora and Hulu Plus. Initial Best Buy deal ends 11/24. For those of you without a .edu email address, your best bet for a Chromecast is at Amazon thanks to Prime benefits, potential tax savings, and a no-hassle return policy.
You can also save $30 on a Pebble Smart Watch, one of the very first discounts we’ve seen on this popular gadget.
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Best Buy has the OtterBox Defender Series iPad case for $37 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $63 off retail and a match for the lowest price we’ve ever seen on this case from a reputable vendor. This is the case you want if you are serious about protecting your iPad. It features an impact absorbing silicone body, built-in screen protector, and full access to all ports and buttons. Special deal price is only available for the gray/white model.
Nearly 3,000 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.5 out of 5 stars, while Best Buy reviewers give it 4.7 stars.
If you need an OtterBox for your iPhone check out the sale Verizon is currently running.
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As one of their deals of the day, Best Buy is offering a PNY Compact Attaché 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $5 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $13 off the retail price and a couple bucks lower than most other retailers. Perfect for quickly transferring important files, pictures, documents and more between different computers. Deal ends tonight at midnight.
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As one of their Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering a $100 iTunes gift card for just $85 with free shipping. That’s a 15% savings on future music, movies, apps and more. This isn’t the biggest discount we’ve ever seen on iTunes cards, but it’s hard to argue with “free” iTunes money. Deal ends tonight at midnight.
Each card can be redeemed for music, movies, apps, books and more from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBook Store and all other Apple digital distribution stores. Discounted iTunes cards are a great way to save on expensive apps like Logic Pro X.
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For 2 days only, Best Buy is offering a $100 iTunes gift card for just $85. This isn’t the biggest discount we’ve ever seen on iTunes cards, but it’s hard to argue with “free” iTunes money. Each card can be redeemed for music, movies, apps, books and more from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBook Store and all other Apple digital distribution stores. Discounted iTunes cards are a great way to save on expensive apps like Logic Pro X.
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Update: Amazon has price matched the standard $200 discount on all Retina MacBook Pros, which is a better deal (Prime/potential tax benefits) for those of you that aren’t eligible for Best Buy’s education discount.
As part of their Labor Day Sale, Best Buy is extending a $200 discount to every Retina MacBook Pro for every buyer. To make the deal even sweeter, students and educators can save an additional $100 on top of the sale prices. A valid .edu email address is required for the education discount.
These combined savings will net you a 13″ Retina MacBook Pro with a 2.5GHz i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD for $1,199.99. That is a total savings of $300 off the retail price of $1,499. There are two 13″ and 15″ (starts at $1,699.99) standard configuration models available in this sale. Deal ends Monday.
Remember the new Retina MacBook Pro does not come with an optical drive. If you cannot live without a DVD/CD drive you can pickup a discounted Apple SuperDrive fresh off an Amazon price drop for just $70. A total savings of 11%.
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The official eBay Best Buy storefront is offering the Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook (refurbbed by Geek Squad) for $169.99 shipped. That is a total savings of $80 off the value of the new Chromebook. Of note, refurbished Chromebooks are not eligible for the 100GB of Google Drive space promotion. The Samsung Chromebook provides an 11.6-inch display, Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual Core Processor, 2GB of RAM, USB 3 ports, and HDMI out.
9to5Google reviewed the Chromebook and found it to be perfect for light computing (web browsing, word processing, email, etc).
Amazon reviewers love it too, extending a 4 star rating from close to 3000 entries.
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As one of their deals of the day, Best Buy is offering the Sharp AQUOS 40″ LED HDTV for $330 with free shipping. That is a total savings of 27% off the retail price of $450 and $70 below the next lowest price over at Amazon.
This HDTV features a full 1080p HD resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 3 HDMI ports for your favorite gaming console, Blu-ray player, streaming media box, and more. The thin bezel makes for a beautiful presentation and immersive entertainment experience. Best Buy and Amazon reviewers rate this AQUOS HDTV 4.5 and 4 stars respectively. Deal ends today.
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In today’s best game deals we’ve got a solid price drop on the 8GB PS Vita with Wi-Fi and 3G at $200, that’s $100 off the regular listing, $63 cheaper than Amazon, and the current lowest price. This is even $50 lower than Amazon charges for the basic Wi-Fi only version. The new 12GB, flash based Playstation 3 is also now available at Best Buy for $200. Next up, we’ve got The Last of Us for $40 with $1 shipping, that’s $19 off the regular listing and the lowest price ever by $4. Just in case you missed it from a few days ago, Amazon is still offering Resident Evil 6 for $10 shipped. Head below for the rest of today’s game/app deals.
PS3: The Last of Us: $40 + $1 shipping (Reg. $60) – Lowest price ever
PS Vita w/ Wi-Fi & 3G: $200 (Reg. $300)
New Playstation 3 – 12GB flash version: $200 (just released)
Xbox 360: Resident Evil 6: $10 (Reg. $60)
iOS: Duo Gamer controller: $6.30 (Reg. $40)
iPhone: Flyro: FREE (Reg. $2)
iPhone: OneTouchDial – Speed Dial: FREE (Reg. $2)
iPhone: Pixel Ninja: FREE (Reg. $2)
iPhone: Bowling Game 3D: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPhone: Balanced: FREE (Reg. $2)
iPhone: Clear: $1 (Reg. $3)
iPhone: EverClip: $2 (Reg. $3)
Android: Grim Joggers: FREE (Reg. $1)
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As part of their 2-day Black Friday in July promotion, Best Buy is offering a $100 iTunes gift card for just $85, a total savings of 15%. Each card can be redeemed for music, movies, apps, books and more from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBook Store and all other Apple digital distribution stores.
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This weekend only, BestBuy is offering substantial gift cards with purchase of iPad 2, Retina and Minis.
A $50 gift card will be sent with the purchase of an iPad 2 or iPad with Retina Display yielding close to all time low prices (assuming you use the cards). Also iPad Mini purchasers will receive $25 gift cards making those purchases some of the lowest we’ve seen. The gift card will be sent separately and the offer ends on July 22nd.
If you can’t think of anything to use the Best Buy gift card on you can opt to buy an iPad 4 for $450 or iPad mini for $300 plus potential tax savings at time of purchase for some. Both deals are part of eBay’s Daily Deals promo.
Don’t mind a refurb? Grab an iPad 2 on Ebay for $279.99
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As one of their Daily Deals, Best Buy has the NOOK Simple Touch eBook reader for just $50 with free shipping. That is a total savings of $30 off the retail price. If you have an iPad or Android tablet, you’ve probably found out they are less than ideal for reading next to the pool, on the beach or anywhere the sun shines. The NOOK Simple Touch is a low-cost solution for bringing your reading anywhere the summer may take you. You can even root the device to turn it into a fully functional Android tablet, instructions here.
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As one of their deals of the day, Best Buy is offering a refurbished Samsung Chromebook 11.6″ WiFi/2GB/16GB Flash for $170 with free shipping. That is a total savings of $80 off retail and $30 below the lowest price we had seen before today’s deal. The Samsung Chromebook provides an 11.6-inch display, Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual Core Processor, 2GB of RAM, 2 USB ports, and HDMI.
9to5Google reviewed the Chromebook and found it to be perfect for light computing (web browsing, word processing, email, etc).
At $250, this is a no-brainer buy for many people. Just for Google’s bump in services alone, this is a compelling offer. Google gives you 100 GB of online space—something that normally costs $60 per year—free. It also hooks you up with 12 Gogo in-flight Internet vouchers that are worth around $10 each. That means (on data costs alone) the Chromebook breaks free just after two years of use. Plus, you get a very usable machine to ‘boot’.
So, who is this for? If you depend on your computer’s speed for your livelihood, this computer is going to be frustratingly slow. Get a faster machine like a high-end MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. However, if you want to have a backup machine or a secondary machine, the Samsung Chromebook makes a lot of sense for emergencies.
Amazon reviewers love it too, extending a 4 star rating from over 2,400 entries.
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As part of their 4th of July sale, Best Buy is taking up to 67% off select PNY USB 2.0 flash drives. These popular drives are perfect for transporting large chunks of data between computers or backing up invaluable data in case of a computer failure. Each deal includes free shipping and pricing is good until 7/6.
Over 250 Amazon reviewers rate these flash drives a solid 3.5 stars.
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Update: Amazon has price-matched Best Buy, now you have your choice of which retailer to grab this deal from.
As one of their Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering up to 66% savings on SanDisk Cruzer Switch Flash Drives. Your choice between a 8GB drive for $6 or 16Gb for $10, both include free shipping. As a pricing comparison, these drives retail for $18 / $28 but the typical street price is closer to $10 / $13 (per Amazon). Compatible with PC & Mac and includes a keychain attachment for improved accessibility.
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Tomorrow, Best Buy will reboot its “free iPhone 5” with iPhone 4 or iPhone 4S trade-in campaign. Best Buy ran this special for one-day earlier this month, and the company said that that day was its most successful device trade-in day ever. Here’s how the program works:
Update: The deal is now live. Head over to Best Buy to save $50 on any iPhone with a 2 year contract.
Beginning this Sunday, Best Buy will be extending a $50 discount on every current iPhone offering when purchased with a 2 year contract, reports AllThingsD. This promotion is said to make a 4 week run and will drop the price of an iPhone 5 down to just $150.
Historically speaking, iPhones do not typically see many discounts until they near the end of their life cycle when retailers try to clear old stock. But the iPhone 5 has been on sale a couple times already, as low as $127 from a Walmart in-store promotion. It’s believed that increased competition from low-cost smartphones and retailers attempting to drive traffic into stores are catalysts for these promotions.
The 9to5Toys team is expecting more heavy discounts on Apple products all weekend to celebrate Memorial Day, be sure to stop by and see what’s happening.
Today only, Best Buy has two Nikon Coolpix cameras for $149.99 and $99 with free shipping. That’s up to $180 off and the lowest price we’ve seen for these two popular point and shoots.
The Nikon Coolpix P310 ($149.99 $329) features a 4.2X optical zoom with Nikkor Glass, 3″ LCD display, 1080P video recording and gets 4.5 stars from Amazon’s enthusiast reviewers.
The Nikon Coolpix S6200 ($99.99 $229) features a 10X optical zoom but 720P video recording, 2.7-inch display and slightly more critical reviews on Amazon.
Looking for some more high end camera deals? Ebay has some more excellent Nikon and other cameras and accessories on sale.
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BestBuy is offering the Toshiba – Canvio Special Edition 2TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Portable Hard Drive in Black for only $119.99. That’s the lowest total price we could find by $20. The USB 3.0 cable transfers data at up to 5 Gbps for efficient operation and it can store up to 400,000 photos, or 500,000 music files, or 770 hours of video.
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Best Buy is offering the Section 8 artist series earbuds for just $2.99 with free shipping right now. That’s $9 off the list price, $4 cheaper than Amazon and $3 off the next best price. Best Buy has a great assortment of artists available as well, including: Aerosmith, Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur, Run DMC and Pink Floyd, plus more. The artist series earbuds feature 10mm drivers and a full 20 -20,000 kHz frequency response. For more specs head below the fold:
Section 8 artist series earbuds $2.99 (Reg. $12)
Best Buy is celebrating Earth Day by offering site wide savings everyday until April 25th. Today you can save 19% off by entering the coupon code “FLORA19” on any of the items listed below:
For a limited time, Best Buy has the AOC – 18.5″ Widescreen LED Monitor for $64.99. Coupon code “NATURE15” drops it to $55.24 with free shipping. It features native 720P HD resolution of 1366×768 and VGA and DVI inputs.
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Update: Walmart’s iPad mini deal is now available for shipping.
Best Buy started offering some nice deals on the previous generation iPad 3 with Retina display today with most models available for up to 30 percent off normal retail prices. One of the most enticing deals will let online shoppers get their hands on a 16GB Wi-Fi only model for just $314. A 32GB Wi-Fi only model is available for as low as $384 ($165 off retail).
The retailer is offering deals on other iPad 3 models as well, such as the 16GB iPad 3 with Wi-Fi + Cellular on AT&T for $405.99.
You can check out all Best Buy’s iPad 3 deals here.
Walmart also has an attractive iPad deal today, offering the 16GB Wi-Fi iPad mini for $299. That’s $30 off retail and around the same amount refurbished models are going for. You can reserve online but will have to pick up in-store. This is definitely the best deal you’ll find for the entry level iPad mini.
As one of its Daily Deals, Best Buy offers Dragon Dictate 3 for Mac for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s half off of list and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for this speech recognition program that has been reviewed favorably.
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Best Buy is doing what they do – both items above qualify for free shipping or in store pick up. The refurbished Nikon Coolpix is a very capable 14 Megapixel shooter that doubles as a 720P camcorder with 5X optical zoom.
This is also the lowest price we’ve seen on SanDisk’s 64GB Micro SDXC card.
Best Buy is also having two day sale with specials ending today:
Two deals you won’t want to miss: Best Buy has the 8GB Retina iPod touch for a very aggressive $159 price point with free shipping or site to store.
Also, add a 21.5-inch 1080P AOC monitor to your setup for under $100. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen on an AOC 1080P display.
See all of the deals in Best Buy’s Friday-saturday Sale event.
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Two deals you won’t want to miss: Best Buy has the 8GB Retina iPod touch for a very aggressive $159 price point with free shipping or site to store.
Also, add a 21.5-inch 1080P AOC monitor to your setup for under $100. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen on an AOC 1080P display.
See all of the deals in Best Buy’s Friday-saturday Sale event.
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Best Buy offers the 5th-generation (current generation) Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Base Station, model no. RF-MD031LL/A, for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our March mention of a refurb and $56 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit today. This 802.11n wireless 4-port Gigabit router has a USB port for sharing a printer or hard drive and works on both 802.11g and 802.11n frequencies simultaneously.
Best Buy offers the Dynex 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. DX-32L100A13, for $189.99. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid the $9.58 shipping charge. With pickup, that’s $10 under our July mention, $40 off list, and the lowest total price we’ve seen. It’s also among the better 32″ 720p HDTV deals we’ve seen in recent months. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 6,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and other video inputs.
Amazon has the SanDisk Ultra Class 10 SDHC Cards for under $1/GB in 64 and 32GB capacities. With free shipping ($0.91/GB), that’s the lowest total price we could find by $2 and the best deal we’ve ever seen for a SanDisk Class 10 SDHC card in these sizes. Class 10 devices can transfer speeds at up to 30MB/second.
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Best Buy offers the 5th-generation (current generation) Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Base Station, model no. RF-MD031LL/A, for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $49 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This 802.11n wireless 4-port Gigabit router has a USB port for sharing a printer or hard drive and works on both 802.11g and 802.11n frequencies simultaneously.
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Best Buy offers the SanDisk Mobile Ultra 64GB Class 6 Secure Digital Extended-Capacity microSDXC Card, model no. SDSDQY-064G-A11A, for $79.99 with free shipping. That’s $1.25/GB, $20 under our January mention, and the least expensive 64GB microSDXC card we’ve seen. (It’s also the lowest total price we could find for this model by $27.) Sales tax is added where applicable.
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OneSaleADay has the SanDisk 16GB MicroSC card bundled with SDCard adapter for $4.99 with $4.99 for shipping. At under $10, that’s the lowest price we’ve seen for this combo.
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Best Buy offers the Acer 21.5″ Widescreen LCD Monitor, model no. A221HQV, for $89.99 with free shipping. That’s $80 off list, $10 under our August mention, and among the lowest price 22″ LCD Display we’ve seen. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 1920×1080 native resolution, 20,000:1 contrast ratio (600:1 native), 200 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, and DVI and VGA video inputs.
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Best Buy offers the Apple iPad 16GB Wi-Fi Tablet in White, model no. MC979LL/A, for $454.99 with free shipping. That’s $45 off, the lowest we’ve seen for this item with home delivery, and, if the rumors are true, $3 under what Apple will charge on Black Friday. (It’s also a current price low by $44.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This 0.5″-thick tablet weighs 1.5 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7″ 1024×768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more.
Of note, Best Buy also cuts $45 off its entire stock of iPads; however, according to the leaked Black Friday ad from Apple, several of these prices may be beaten tomorrow.
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Best Buy offers the Westinghouse 32″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. VR-3225, for $199.99 with free shipping. That’s $65 under our August mention and the lowest total price we’ve ever seen for a 32″ 1080p LCD HDTV. (It’s also a current price low by $59.) Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution, 6,000:1 contrast ratio, two HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
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Best Buy is offering a free $100 Gift Card when you purchase a Xbox 360 Console with Kinect. The gift card is included in the bundle and the value of it is taken directly off the final price. The bundle is offered in 2 flavors, a 4GB and 250GB Xbox 360 Console:
250GB Xbox 360 console w/ Kinect and $100 Gift Card for $399.99
4GB Xbox 360 console w/ Kinect and $100 Gift Card for $299.99
You can use the gift card towards your next purchase at Best Buy, but it would be perfect to use towards an Xbox Live subscription or a new game (For instance the Gunstringer is half off at $19.99)!
In light of the shuttering of its webOS hardware division, HP is knocking up to $350 off its 10-inch tablet. Up top you have Best Buy Canada.
In the US, Best Buy and HP both have them at yesterday’s prices. But not for long…
UPDATE: Office Depot Has Touchpads in stock 16GB |32GB
HP: 16GB | 32GB. Wow save another $15 by using Coupon Code: save15hp or save30hp $30 off of $200
Instructions below:
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Best Buy offers the Sony Alpha NEX-5 14.2-Megapixel Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera in Silver with a
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens, model no. NEX5K/B, and a
Sony 16mm f/2.8 Prime Lens, model no. SEL16F28, for $649.98.
With free shipping, that’s $157 under the lowest total price we could find to purchase these items separately elsewhere. Sales tax is added where applicable. This camera features a 3″ tiltable LCD, anti-dust function, background defocus control, 25 focus points, 1080p movie mode, HDMI port, USB connectivity, Memory Stick Pro Duo/SDHC card slots, and more.
Note: Best Buy also offers $100 off the normally $299 Adobe Lightroom for new camera purchasers.
Best Buy offers the refurbished Apple Wireless Magic Mouse, model no. MB829LL/A, for $44.99. With $5.49 for shipping, that’s the lowest total price we could find for a new model by $16, although we saw a refurbished one for $15 less last winter. Sales tax is added where applicable. This Bluetooth-enabled Magic Mouse has a wireless range of up to 33 feet and allows users to click, scroll, or swipe via its seamless top shell. It requires two AA batteries (included).
No warranty is provided for this unit.
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