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In addition to the rolling out of the Inspiron Mini 9, Dell has also announced a special deal that will allow users to get their new netbook for just $99. Of course that price comes with a catch, and in this case it requires the purchase of another computer. Customers will have to purchase either the Studio 15, XPS M1530 or XPS M1330 laptop in order to grab the Mini 9 for the highly discounted price.

This deal however does not last forever and is valid only from 7am (EST) on September 5 until 7am (EST) on September 9, it is also valid only for US customers. So far Dell has not specified the specific model you will be getting for $99, but its only likely that it will be the lower priced Ubuntu based model that retails for $349, which is still a very nice deal.

[Direct2Dell]

Dell is currently offering a free Xbox 360 Elite bundle with certain customizations of their XPS M1730 laptop.  Nice, huh? Yeah, well the only customization that offers this lucrative deal is the highest, $3000, package. 

When you buy the laptop, you get a nice string of Xbox related accessories.  Those included are a pair of faceplates and two games. That checks in at around a $400 value, which is a great offer for those already considering a new laptop purchase and without an Xbox or even those wishing to make a quick buck (or four hundred) on eBay.

For those of you fortunate enough to be able to drop three grand on a laptop, you get a nice bonus as well, this offer is available through July 24, 2008.

Product [Dell]

Canadian smartphone users who are either boycotting or simply not interested in the iPhone 3G will now have another solid option to choose from, and at an affordable price to boot.

Rogers Wireless has announced that they have dropped the price of the Nokia N95 down to just $199. Of course that new low price still comes along with the same three-year agreement, but that seems to be the standard with Rogers.

Sounds like a good deal, now you can get the N95, a great smartphone for about half of what it was priced at before and don’t forget, you can also take advantage of that limited time data plan that offers 6GB or monthly transfer for $30 a month.

Via [electronista]

While the price drop does not seem to be available at every online retailer, at least one, namely CompUSA has dropped the price of the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet down to just $299.99. Currently listed as in stock and available the discounted price comes after an instant savings of $100.

No word on how long this price will last for, so if you were considering an N810 purchase, this may be a good time to part with the cash. A quick check of a few other online retailers still reflect the standard pricing. NewEgg has it listed for the expected $399.99, while Best Buy is still trying to get $479.99.

Now you can purchase the N810 for little less and be able to play around with Android a bit, sounds like a win-win.

Product [CompUSA]

A recently surfaced coupon code, that when applied during checkout will allow you to cut $400 from the price of a Dell XPS One (PRODUCT) Red PC. The XPS, normally priced at $1,599 will be instantly lowered to $1,199. Just configure the PC and then enter the code ZX9J$$NJNS630C during your checkout.

The (PRODUCT) Red Dell XPS One comes standard with an E4500 Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM, 250GB hard drive, CD/DVD burner, hybrid analog/digital TV tuner with remote control, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, 8-in-1 card reader, Bluetooth 2.0 as well as a wireless keyboard and wireless mouse. The system also ships with Adobe Elements Studio, Office 2007 Home and Windows Vista Ultimate.

A few things to point out; first this coupon code will be valid on for those in the US, second we are unaware of any expiration date, which means that it could end at any time. If you are considering a purchase, better not wait that long.

Product [Dell] Via [Engadget]

While its always nice to have the latest and greatest when it comes to tech products, sometimes its a little more cost effective to get an older model. This comes in play with the Jawbone headset from Aliph, having recently release the new Jawbone that, well honestly is much nicer because its 50% smaller, but aside from the size the original Jawbone is a solid Bluetooth headset.

While it may not be the smallest around, it still offers a great sound quality, and what can top getting it for around half off the original $129 price. A few places are currently offering deals now, Amazon has the headset in black for $59.99 with shipping included, and Sixth Avenue Electronics currently has the headset in red for $48.88, of course they have a small shipping charge of $3.95. Still not a bad deal. I would imagine that these deals are both limited to stock on hand, so better not wait and miss out.

Via [Gadget Review] Via [Crave]

Just when rumors were beginning to circulate that Verizon is planning to acquire Alltel, comes the official announcement that both companies have already reached an agreement. And surely the acquisition numbers involve a big sum of money, totaling to an aggregate transaction value of $28.1 billion which includes Alltel’s equity of approximately $5.9 billion and a projected net debt of $22.2 billion at closing.

So, what does this mean for customers of both companies once the transaction is completed by the end of the year? The range of products and services that customers of both companies have access to will expand to include basic and advanced devices and expanded IN network calling community. Additionally, Alltel customers will have access to advanced services from Verizon that include over-the-air downloadable music from Verizon’s three million song library plus a nationwide network that can provide coast-to-coast experience for customers and industry-leading consumer policies such as Test Drive and Worry Free Guarantees. All of which are being provided by Verizon to its existing customers.

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Amazon is offering all AT&T branded phones for one-penny or less on April 24, 2008 as a special one-day sale. This is one of those deals that almost sounds a little too good to be true and while the phones are indeed priced for just one penny, they all come along with a two-year agreement. Which by itself is not all that bad, after all you will most likely sign a contract with any carrier you choose. But to add a little insult to the deal, these prices are, in some cases after mail-in-rebates, and we all hate those, but on top of the mail-in-portion your money comes back in the form of a Visa Debit card.

So if you are looking for a nice, and also low-cost phone from AT&T and don’t mind the previously mentioned details, then today may be a good time to head on over to Amazon and grab order the handset of your choice. In some cases, such as the Red Wine BlackJack II you will actually come out $49.99 ahead and the red BlackBerry 8310 Curve will not only be free, but gives you about $75 back. The phones all also appear to be coming with free shipping. All in all they are offering a selection of 55 models to choose from.

Product [Amazon] Via [Pocketables]

Pioneer has an insane deal going on where you can buy one 50-inch Plasma TV, and get one for free.  Did you catch that?  They’re running a buy-one-get-one-free promotion that when you buy their $8,000 Plasma TV, you get a free cheaper one!  Check out the details below:

For a limited time only, purchase a Pioneer® Elite® Model PRO-FHD1 from a participating authorized Elite Dealer in the 50 United States and receive a 50” High Definition Plasma from that same dealer, model Pioneer PDP-5016HD, for FREE. This is for consumer purchases only.

The PRO-FHD1 is a full HD, 1080p Plasma (1920 x 1080 pixels) that will cost you big bucks.  So if you’ve got the cash to lay down for one of these bad boys, then consider yourself the proud owner of two!

Promotion Page [Pioneer] Via [Gizmodo, HDGuru]

Is it really possible that Amazon would discount the popular gaming device Xbox 360 that much?  The answer is yes.  The company’s “Amazon Customers Vote” section lets shoppers decide which item should be on sale, and what price it should sell for.  And it looks like customers chose the Xbox 360 as one of their favorites - and they want it for 100 bucks.  So don’t forget to head over to Amazon for their sale starting next Thursday, November 23, at 11 a.m. PST.  Is this a new Web 2.0 niche called social shopping?

Read [Amazon] Via [I4U]