Full FeedRecession-O-Rama deals for the Weekend 10.25.09
This week’s Recession-O-Rama deals features a portable USB drive, an iPhone app, buy 2 get 1 game free deal, a Blu-Ray player, and a digital camera. Our first deal this weekend is an 8GB portable USB drive from Newegg. Priced at $19 and $3 for shipping, it operates at 200x read speed, features ReadyBoost, and comes in a rugged case to protect it against falls. It is normally priced at $24, which is before the $5 MIR.
Recession-O-Rama deals for the weekend 10.18.09
As we approach the holiday season, expect deals to become more frequent and enticing. This weekend, we have deals on a portable LCD HDTV screen, Garmin GPS, a computer monitor, Garmin Forerunner watch, and a LG HDTV.
Barnes & Noble jumps into e-Book market, reveals e-Reader
Many big companies have already entered into the e-Reader department, most notably Amazon and Sony. Apparently Barnes & Noble have been working on e-Reader designs for quite some time now, and images and product information are finally beginning to surface. Barnes & Noble has already announced a product event slated for next Tuesday, October 20. All reports indicate that B&N will announce the anticipated e-Reader.
At first, it was thought the device would contain special e-ink color technology, but all text and images will still be in black and white, similar to the Amazon Kindle. However, the reader will contain multi-touch technology, similar to that of the iPhone. Now, you have to imagine that B&N would not be just creating an e-Reader without having other ways of creating revenue. They will be offering the books they publish for deeper discounts, probably to sway on-the-fence e-Reader customers towards the B&N device. Why not throw Google Books into the mix? The e-Reader should also have unlimited access to books in the Google Books database, which aren’t current, but better than nothing.
Based on the images provided, the device looks to have a fairly big screen, with the virtual QWERTY keyboard only taking up about 20%-30% of the actual device. Interestingly enough, it has a physical light on the top which can be turned on or off by a switch. I suppose additional light plus the backlight would definitely ensure readers will not have to strain their eyes to see the text.
The obvious advantage B&N would have over the Amazon Kindle is the fact that they have many physical brick-and-mortar stores over the United States. In fact, where I live, everyone knows of B&N, as they have a high distinction. They can use this to their advantage to encourage people to purchase books from within their stores for cheaper, as well as through 3G/WiFi. Maybe they could even institute monthly fees that allows a for a certain amount of books to be “checked out” from their physical stores. Of course, we will only learn more information when their event rolls around next week.
Read [Gizmodo]
HP launches two new ProBooks, the 6445b and the 6545b
HP is looking to give IT employees powerful laptops, yet portable and easy to bring around. To do so, they have launched two new notebooks within their ProBook lineup each powerful enough to act like a desktop machine, yet are compact enough to bring around the office or to travel with. No information on pricing or availability have been released at this time for either the 6445b or 6545b.
Eye-Fi to launch wireless SD cards in the UK
Eye-Fi has already launched their Eye-Fi SD cards in America, and on October 19, 2009, they will start selling their unique SD cards in the United Kingdom. They main difference between generic SD cards and the Eye-Fi units is the fact that the latter has the ability to wirelessly upload images and videos to your computer. Some models can even upload directly to photo sharing websites, such as Facebook and Flickr.
There are three different models that will begin selling on October 19: the Eye-Fi Home Video, the Eye-Fi Share Video and the Eye-Fi Pro. As soon as the camera is within a Wi-Fi network, it can begin uploading pictures to either your computer’s hard drive, or the Internet. Take a look at the comparison chart below for a quick outline of differences and similarities.
Basically, the Eye-Fi Home Video can upload photos and videos directly to your computer without the need of a USB connection, however, it cannot upload directly to the Internet. It will be on sale for 49.99 Euros. The Eye-Fi Share Video allows for direct upload to your hard drive, but it also allows for direct upload to photo/video sharing websites including Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, Picasa and MobileMe. Since this model has more capabilities, it will be a little bit more expensive at 69.99 Euros.
The last model is the Eye-Fi Pro which can do everything already listed for the other SD cards and features lifetime geotagging services, plus the ability to upload RAW images. It will sell for 119.99 Euros. All SD cards feature 4GB of storage and are Mac and PC compatible.
Having the ability to upload images right away (or as soon as a Wi-Fi connection is available) will definitely increase productivity time since you will not have to waste time for images to upload. I’m sure many British will take advantage of these unique products.
Read [Eye-Fi]
Recession-O-Rama deals for the weekend 10.10.09
It is beneficial to purchase electronics whenever good deals are available, therefore it is important to search the web for the best possible deal on that new laptop, or HDTV. But don’t worry, we did the search for you. Today, Gadgetell has a few deals ranging from laptops, video games, HDTVs, to an Electricity Usage Monitor.
Acer Laptop
The first deal for this weekend is the Acer AS1410 11.6-inch notebook PC on sale for $429 with free shipping. The notebook can be purchased from BuyDig and ships within 1-2 business days. In terms of RAM, it sports 2GB DDR2 SDRAM, features a 250GB 5400RPM hard drive, 11.6 inch LED screen, Intel Core 2 Solo Processor, and operates on Windows Vista Home Premium. It is available in a Sapphire Blue color.
HP Laptop
The second laptop deal for today is the HP HDX 18t laptop series, which sells from HP.com. It normally sells for $1450, but comes with a $550 off coupon code which brings the price down to $899. The laptop features 4GB SDRAM, 500GB hard drive, webcam, microphone, fingerprint reader, an 18.4 inch HD screen, Blu-ray player, and a one year warranty. In order to receive the $550 off, enter in NBT548571 at the checkout. Be warned that the promotion may end at any time.
Fallout 3: Game of The Year Edition
Our video game deal for today is Fallout 3: Game of The Year Edition, which is available for pre-order on Amazon. The Xbox 360 game has a list price of $59.99, but it is on sale for $43. It will officially be available on October 13.
Panasonic HDTV
Our HDTV deal comes from TigerDirect and it is the Panasonic TCP46U1 Viera 46” Plasma HDTV. It normally sells for $1,199.99, but it is on sale for $799 after $400 instant savings, however, shipping and handling costs $99. The 46 inch HDTV features full 1080p resolution. It will continue to be available for this price until supplies run out.
Electricity Usage Monitor
Our last deal for today is the P3 International Kill A Watt, from SuperMediaStore. As the name implies, it helps reduce your electricity bills because it identifies electronics that use a lot of energy even when the device is powered off. Knowing which outlets are still being used even when the device is powered off will reduce your bill, since you will be able to unplug it. Normally $30, it is on sale for $19. Supermediastore offers free shipping if you purchase $25 worth of goods.
Please visit again next week for more deals in technology!
RelatedAmazon to launch an international version of the Kindle DX next year
A couple of days ago, Amazon not only slashed pricing of the Kindle 2, but they announced an international version of the Kindle 2 to be available on October 19. The product has been exclusively sold in America, but now people all over the world can purchase a Kindle 2 and use it over 100 countries. Today, Amazon has announced they will also make an international DX model, however, release has been slated for “sometime next year,” and not later this month.
The DX has been made available in June for Americans and sports a larger screen (9.7 inches), which allows for clear reading of textbooks and magazines. The larger screen makes it more familiar when reading different texts, among other improvements. Since the Kindle 2 comes with international roaming charges, it would be wise to assume the same for the DX. Since the international Kindle 2 is $20 more expensive than the American version, I assume the international Kindle DX to sport a more expensive price tag than the American DX, which is currently $489. When 2010 rolls around, I’m sure we’ll hear more details in terms of pricing and exact availability for the international DX.
Read [Slashgear]
RelatedPort your number over to a new Palm Pre and receive $100 credit
In order to boost Palm Pre sales, there was a rumor speculating that Sprint would slash pricing by $50. A $150 Palm Pre looks pretty enticing especially when compared to the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS. However, Sprint decided to do something a little different; new customers who port over an existing number to a Pre would receive $100 credit over a period of three months.
Basically, new customers would have to purchase a Pre between now and October 31, and this does not apply to existing customers, as Sprint really wants to attract new customers from competing carriers. While the credit isn’t an exact discount of the $199 price, it still serves the purpose of saving the customer $100 over a three month period of time. Some could look at this deal and say Sprint is trying to do something good for the public by indirectly lowering prices. Others are suggesting Sprint’s profit from the Palm Pre sales are decreasing and they need a new promotion to boost sales and gain new customers. In addition, the fact that the credit will be applied to the new users’ invoice over a three month period makes me wonder why they can’t offer the credit up front.
However you look at it, new customers will be able to save $100 after purchasing a Palm Pre, which essentially brings the price down to $99. While this confirmation isn’t totally in line with the rumor, it does confirm that a price cut was on the horizon.
Read [Reuters]
RelatedSprint HTC Hero available at Best Buy Mobile rebate-less, pre-orders available
Starting October 11, the HTC Hero on Sprint will be available in all Best Buy stores for purchase. Normally, it sells for $179.99 plus a $100 rebate, however, Best Buy Mobile will be selling the phone for just $179.99 on a two year contract, taking care of the $100 rebate themselves. A nice thing about purchasing cell phones from Best Buy Mobile is the fact that they take care of the rebates for you. Companies probably make a decent amount of money from customers forgetting to take advantage of the offered rebates.
Also, it was just announced that Best Buy Mobile will be taking pre-orders starting on September 13 for a $50 down payment. Assuming the phone will be a hot seller, it may be wise to take down a pre-order as soon as Best Buy makes it available. In case you are not familiar with the HTC Hero, it features a 3.2-inch touch screen, runs on Google Android, sports Bluetooth connectivity, Wi-Fi, 5.0MP camera, and supports microSD memory expansion.
The HTC Hero looks to be a good Android phone on the Sprint network, so it will be interesting to see how well Best Buy Mobile does with sales, as they seem to be pushing HTC Hero promotions.
Read [BGR]
RelatedSamsung announces new 2TB S3 Station and S2 portable external hard drives
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At IFA 2009, Samsung announced two new external hard drives, the S3 Station and the S2 portable, both of which are external hard drives. The 3.5-inch S3 Station features 2TB of storage, while the 2.5 inch S2 portable stores 640GB worth of data. Both of these devices are set to complement the other hard drives in Samsung’s S series.
Customers will be hard pressed to find 2.5 inch portable external hard drives that store greater than 500GB, as Samsung’s S2 portable is the successor to the previous 500GB model. While 140GB more storage space may not seem like a lot, take a minute to consider the fact that 140GB can store “128,000 digital images, 160,000 MP3 music files, or 77 hours of high definition movies.”
In addition, 1TB and 1.5TB are common 3.5 inch external hard drives, as there aren’t a whole lot of 2TB drives out there. However, Samsung will begin selling the 2TB S3 Station beginning next year. Available in a piano black glossy casing, the S3 Station is designed to store all of your media files as well as taking up minimal desk space. An important feature within external hard drives is the amount of security and protection included by the manufacturer. Users familiar with the S series will recall security software such as Auto Backup, SafetyKey, and SecretZone. Samsung has included those three softwares within both of the new hard drives.
Furthermore, Samsung claims that the S2 portable is 17% smaller than other 2.5 inch hard drives, which allows for reduced failure rates, and less power consumption. Both of these devices feature USB 2.0 connectivity and fast transfer rates. The S2 portable is set to hit retail stores sometime in September, while the S3 Station will be available sometime early next year. Unfortunately, no word on pricing at this time.
Via [Samsung Press Release]
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