Tech Bargain Thread: Post Your Deals Here!

[Couperin47]

Newegg weekend promos
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/WExpress-flaswek_10/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=EXPRESS011015&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS011015&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS011015-_-EMC-011015-Index-_-E0A-_-Editor&et_cid=14707&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
TODAY ONLY 1/10
 
Samsung 850 EVO 1 Tb SSD   - $450 plus free Assassins Creed Unity game
 
Thru 1/11
 
Corsair CXM750 PS   after $20 rebate = $60

 

[Couperin47]

Rakuten Thinkpad refurb X220    $390
 
http://flash.newegg.com/Product/9SIA3TX28P0757?utm_source=NFEmail011015&utm_medium=index&utm_campaign=SaleBanner_B3H_9SIA3TX28P0757&cm_mmc=EMC-NFEmail011015-_-SaleBanner_B3H_9SIA3TX28P0757-_-NA-_-9SIA3TX28P0757
 
Rakuten refurbs have been pretty clean, this has a 90 day warranty and well equipped for someone who wants light weight, good battery life and decent power:
 
i5-2520M (2.5 Ghz)
8 Gb ram
128 Gb SSD
12.5" 1366x768 screen
Displayport video out
4 in 1 card reader
Gig ethernet,  a/g/n wifi & BT
9 cell battery
Win 7

 

[Couperin47]

TigerDirect
 
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=8913146&sku=LQW-102339319&SRCCODE=WEM4403TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4403&cm_lm
 
Lenovo Thinkpad Edge E540     $600 + shipping
 
Very powerful i7 laptop about as cheap as you will find new:
 
i7-4702MQ Quad (2.2 Ghz)
4 Gb ram
15.6 " 1366x768 screen
500 Gb 7200 rpm HD
DVD burner
HDMI video out
b/g/n wifi & BT 4.0
fingerprint reader
4 in 1 card reader
ships with Win 7 Pro x64, depricated from Win 8 that you have free rights to.
 
Has an M.2 2242 slot so you can add an SSD boot drive. As a Quad i7 it's very powerful, but battery life will consequently be average at best.  At least $650 elsewhere.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg Shell Shocker Today ONLY 1/12
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103975
 
Acer ATC-605-UR2Q Desktop   $500 free ship
 
If you don't want to build, good price on a well equipped mainstream desktop without any real compromises.
 
i5-4440 Quad cpu (3.1 Ghz)
8 Gig ram (using only 1 of 2 slots so you can easily upgrade)
1 Tb 7200 rpm HD
HDMI video out
DVD burner
Gig ethernet
2 USB 3.0 ports on front
1 PCIe x16 slot so you can add better video, but PS is only 200 W, but case is standard so upgrading PS looks easy.
There is an extra sata port on the mb to add another drive
Win 7 Pro x64

 

[Detts]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NQ1CLTI/?tag=io9amzn-20&ascsubtag=8c82012844cb7f46bdbbadd590184805bfeac5f9&rawdata=%5Br%7Chttp%3A%2F%2Fio9.com%2F%5Bt%7Cmod-button%5Bp%7C1679010280%5Ba%7CB00NQ1CLTI%5Bau%7C5727177402741770316
 
$50 laser printer.  Sure, it's brother, but it has good ratings.  Today only.

 

[Couperin47]

New Newegg promos thru 1/18
 
20% off a selection of Cases & PS... use code BTEAKKN38 on these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=PPSSFXTTCSNXCF&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCWSPR-012015&cm_mmc=EMCWSPR-012015-_-WS-_-banner-7-_-PromoWord&et_cid=14767&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
 
The selection includes quality PS by Seasonic, Sparkle and Silverstone, also a lot of unusual case formfactors that rarely are ever on sale.
 
60% off a selection of Software ...... use code BTEAKKN47 on these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=PPSSMDSOEWCTNL%20&utm_medium=BehEmail&nm_mc=EMCWSPR-012015&cm_mmc=EMCWSPR-012015-_-WS-_-banner-1-_-Click&et_cid=14767&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
 
An eclectic selection of apps and games: Dragon stuff from Nuance, Corel, 2K and EA games, etc.

 

[Couperin47]

Rakuten (Buy.com Outlet)
http://buycom-outlet.shop.rakuten.com/p/samsung-840-pro-256gb-2-5-sata-iii-solid-state-drive-ssd-mz-7pd256bw/242299158.html
 
Samsung 840 Pro 256 Gb SSD   $107
 
Pro series, faster, 5 year warranty.

 

[Nick Kaufman]

That's a great price. Almost too good to be true.

 

[Couperin47]

That's a great price. Almost too good to be true.

 
Rakuten clearance outlet, as the disclaimer says, might be open box, but not refurbs and full warranty and who cares about the cosmetics of an SSD ?

 

[Marceline]

That's a great price. Almost too good to be true.

 
the 840 models are being phased out for the 850s now so they are probably trying to get rid of the inventory.

 

[Omar's Wacky Neighbor]

Yeah, the luster of an 840 pro isn't the same as a year or two ago

 

[JerBear]

Yeah, the luster of an 840 pro isn't the same as a year or two ago

The 840 Pro isn't quite as good as the 850 but that doesn't mean its not better than 70% of the other available SSDs on the market.

 

[Nick Kaufman]

And it's not like it's half as good as the 850. This is a tremendously great price.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg Promos & Sale:
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/UpgradePC2015-15/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL011515&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL011515&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL011515-_-EMC-011515-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=14833&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
Corsair CX500M  500w, modular   after $20 rebate = $35
or better ?
Same unit as factory refurb, no rebate for $30. Now in a Newegg mistake, the new version has a 3 yr warranty and the refurb is listed with a 5 yr warranty. Corsair refurb PS warranty is actually 1 year.

 

[Couperin47]

Rakuten has a promo code SAMSUNG10 that gets you 10% off Samsung SSDs, good thru 1/24 and works on those currently on sale, so for example today the 850 EVO 120 Gb nets to $80.

 

[Couperin47]

TigerDirect thru 1/17
 
Corsair 300R MidTower case & 3 Cougar Vortex 1200 rpm HydroDynamic bearing 120 mm 3pin fans   after $40 rebate = $40
 
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=9591531&sku=C69-0045
 
The 300R is a nice case, includes 1 140mm and 120 mm fan. The 3 Cougar fans use oil-sealed sleeve bearings and a 9 blade design that make them quiet.
The 300R is $80 at Newegg, the Corsair fans are $15 each.  Good deal.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg promo code sale  thru 1/26
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/Newyearnewegg_20/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL012015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL012015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL012015-_-EMC-012015-Index-_-E0-_-footer&et_cid=14961&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
In addition to all the promo codes, rebates, etc. You can get an extra $25 off of any $200 purchase if you use Visa Checkout with promo code VCOJAN25
 
Antec GX500 MidTower case   after $15 reabte =  $25
Decent modern case, bottom PS mount, 2 x 120mmm fans with controllers, twin top mounted USB 3.0, fan filters. You're not going to find a case with these features for less.
 
A selection of Antec power supplies 380w, 550w with $15-20 rebates at good prices, in case you have an aversion to the equivalent Corsair stuff.
 
EVGA SuperNOVA NEX750 modular 750w PS after $25 rebate = $40
If not offended  by 'too much power" a decent quality semi-modular (the 2 connects you must use with any mb are fixed) that will do for almost any build at giveaway price.
 
TP-Link TL-SG105 5 port Gigabit switch   $18
Unmanaged basic switch, 9K Jumbo frames, Auto MDI/MDIX sensing (no need for crossover cable), metal case. for use if you have run out of ports on your router.
 
Gateway KX2703bd  27" LED IPS monitor   $160
Standard 1920x1080 aspect, besides 27" and only DVI-D input, a few things you often don't see at these bargain levels: power supply is internal, VESA mount. OTOH, Gateway is now Acer's bargain brand and the standard warranty is only 1 year.
 
LG 23MP55HQ-P 23" LED IPS monitor   $120
Yet another inexpensive 'standard' 23" 1920x1080 IPS monitor.  This time we have HDMI input only, external ps , but do get VESA mounting and a 3 year warranty.
 
Acer ATC-650-UR2P i5 desktop   $430
 
i5-4440 Quad  (3.1 Ghz)
4 Gig ram
1 Tb 7200 rpm HD
HDMI video
DVD burner
2 front USB 3.0
200 w ps
Windows 7 Home Premium x64
1 year warranty
 
You get 1 PCIe x16 slot but with only a 200w ps, limited to additional video that needs no extra power feed. One of the least expensive ways into a new Quad i5 box. Try to build and the cheapest i5 will run you $185, any legit copy of Win 7 will run you $95...doing the rest of any build for $150 ain't easy.

 

[Couperin47]

Lenovo Outlet
 
Has had very little at good prices for a while, but now:
 
Thinkpad Edge E431 i5 dual cpu refurbs for $401
Thinkpad Edge E531 i5 dual cpu refurbs for $437
 
Lenovo Flex2 15" with i5 duals, 6 Gb RAM, 500 Gb HD, DVD burner  for $383

 

[ifmanis5]

A Lite version of the industry standard pro level DAW Avid Pro Tools is now free. They're branding it as 'First.'
 
http://apps.avid.com/ProToolsFirst/

 

[Murderer's Crow]

Anyone know a good way to get a discount at Best Buy or Sears? I want to make a fairly large purchase and was looking for some discounts.

 

[Gdiguy]

Anyone know a good way to get a discount at Best Buy or Sears? I want to make a fairly large purchase and was looking for some discounts.

 
My standard is, if you have a Discover card, Best Buy is in the 'Shop Discover' (or 'Discover Deals' or whatever they're calling it now)... so if you log into your account and go to best buy via that section, you get an extra 5% back
 
For really large, there's often 10% coupons to best buy in the change address packages you get from USPS

 

[jayhoz]

The post office has a coupon pack for people who are moving. I know they have a Lowes coupon, but I think there may also be a 10% off coupon for best buy as well.

Just request a change of address form and the coupon pack. They give them out to everyone.

Edit - too slow.

 

[Murderer's Crow]

Good to know. I just purchased one of those on ebay for $2. Thanks guys, happy to hear any more advice.

 

[Marceline]

You can get 5% off best buy gift cards from cardpool.com. So if you combine that with the coupon, 15% off.

 

[Murderer's Crow]

You can get 5% off best buy gift cards from cardpool.com. So if you combine that with the coupon, 15% off.

 
And if I use my credit card to purchase the gift cards, I add points to the purchase. Sounds like a good plan. Aside from having to purchase a shitload of gift cards.

 

[MasterShake15]

You can also join the My Best Buy Rewards program (link) which gives you a $5 Best Buy Reward Certificate for every $250 spent (if you have a bestbuy.com account you likely already have one created). Unfortunately, purchases made with gift cards do not count towards the $250 threshold. Obviously the 5% off with the gift cards is better than what amounts to 2% rewards back with the program, but I figured it was at least worth mentioning.

 

[Harry Hooper]

Anyone know a good way to get a discount at Best Buy or Sears? I want to make a fairly large purchase and was looking for some discounts.

 
Are you making large appliance purchases? You can definitely get some reductions upon request from the sales guys at Sears or Lowe's, and probably Best Buy too. If they don't do free delivery, you can try to get that thrown in as well.

 

[Omar's Wacky Neighbor]

If you have the newegg $25/200 offer on your Amex card, the Asus ac87 router is down to $150AR + tax today:
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?sdtid=7614464&SID=11976f5c8e5042a597d20ad8ab67c366&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16833320208&cm_sp=
 
promo code  VCOJAN25
 
While I'm not too familiar with the ac87 as I've assumed that it's out of my price range, the Asus ac68 is considered to be one of the best routers out there, and this one is the next step up.  It's tough find a negative review or opinion on the AC68 anywhere, which is quite a testament to it.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg weekend deals:
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/Express_lvna-24/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=EXPRESS012415&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS012415&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS012415-_-EMC-012415-Index-_-E0A-_-Editor&et_cid=15094&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
SUNDAY 1/25 ONLY:
 
Samsung 850 EVO 120 Gb SSD.... $80
  Their latest model budget grade, but even this now has a 5 yr warranty. Only issue some reports issues with RAID install under Win 7 x64 ?
 
Pantum P2502W wireless b&w laser printer    $30
  mentioned only because we're approaching the 'Gillette' approach to selling printers: give the printer away to get you to buy the refills.  Pantum is a new brand of crap printers, no reason on earth to buy their stuff when quality brands can be found everywhere for little more.  This is a bottom end offering, few features, only one small paper tray so you can't even print an envelope or label without unloading, and you get a starter cart good for a whopping 700 pages,  but is the cheapest I've ever seen.  The refill carts are $42 and only good for 1600 pages and you'll never find them anywhere except on line...good luck finding rebuilt or generic carts for this obscure brand, esp since the carts use chips that disable the carts from being refilled. Add to this no driver for OS X Yosemite and lousy support...

 

[Yaz4Ever]

Amazon Prime is available for 27% off today only - $72 instead of $99.  Yes, even works for existing Prime members.  Can't recommend it highly enough.

 

[Harry Hooper]

Amazon Prime is available for 27% off today only - $72 instead of $99.  Yes, even works for existing Prime members.  Can't recommend it highly enough.

 
Thanks for this. I have always resisted signing up, just couldn't do it despite many orders with Amazon.

 

[Yaz4Ever]

 
Thanks for this. I have always resisted signing up, just couldn't do it despite many orders with Amazon.

I think you'll be VERY pleased.  Remember, it's not just free two day shipping on most items, you also get Amazon Prime Video which is very good, the Kindle lending library, and more.  At $6 per month, it's an insanely great deal.

 

[Harry Hooper]

I think you'll be VERY pleased.  Remember, it's not just free two day shipping on most items, you also get Amazon Prime Video which is very good, the Kindle lending library, and more.  At $6 per month, it's an insanely great deal.

 
 
I am interested in the music. How does that work, streaming but not downloadable?

 

[Yaz4Ever]

 
 
I am interested in the music. How does that work, streaming but not downloadable?

That's probably the only feature I don't use.  I'd assume you're right, but I can't tell you for sure.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg promo code deals on all sorts of refurbs
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/Refurbished_25/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL012515&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL012515&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL012515-_-EMC-012515-Index-_-Header-_-ClickHere&et_cid=15085&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
The most interesting deal is on this:
 
HP Elite 8200 Small Formfactor  refurb $330 - $50 rebate (til 2/28) = $280
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883250666&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL012515&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL012515&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL012515-_-EMC-012515-Index-_-DesktopPCs-_-83250666-E0B&et_cid=15085&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
i5-2400 Quad (3.1 Ghz) cpu
HDMI video out
4 Gb ram (4 slots room to add more ram)
250 Gb HD
DVD rom only
Win 7 Pro x64
extra low profile PCIe slot but tiny ps makes this very limited.
4 USB on front & 6 on back...all USB 2.0
keyboard & mouse
90 day warranty
 
This is going to be just about the absolutely cheapest way to run an i5 quad cpu.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg promo code deals thru 2/2
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/SSDHDDAllstar_27/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL012715&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL012715&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL012715-_-EMC-012715-Index-_-E0-_-HeroesPromoWord&et_cid=15161&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=
 
Crucial MX100 512 GB SSD    $181  til 1/30
 
WD Green 4 Tb 5400 rpm HD    $130  TODAY ONLY
 
Acer K242HL 24"  VA (IPS type) 1920x1080 monitor     $111
  Yet another 24" IPS monitor, this one above average in this price range: HDMI & DVI inputs, internal ps, VESA mount.
 
Canon 8280CwColor wireless multifunction laser printer    $180

 

[DGreenwood]

You can download music to your device so that you can play it offline if you're using the Amazon Music app.  I haven't tried to actually download it to an MP3 file and do anything with it outside of the app, I imagine that you can't do that since they need a way to disable it if you cancel the Prime service.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg Shell Shocker TODAY ONLY   1/28
 
Crucial MX100  128 Gb SSD     $63
  Still one of the fastest, if you're not running an SSD as your boot drive bye now....wtf is your problem ?, might as well be booting off a floppy.

 

[Yaz4Ever]

Newegg Shell Shocker TODAY ONLY   1/28
 
Crucial MX100  128 Gb SSD     $63
  Still one of the fastest, if you're not running an SSD as your boot drive bye now....wtf is your problem ?, might as well be booting off a floppy.

Coup - do you know if you can add this to a mid-2013 MacBook Air as a second SSD? One for booting and applications with the other for files.

 

[Couperin47]

Coup - do you know if you can add this to a mid-2013 MacBook Air as a second SSD? One for booting and applications with the other for files.

 
I am 99 % ignorant as to iHardware, however I'm pretty certain your answer is no: per the recent discussion of M.2 formfactor options for the 2013 and later Airs: they all interface via PCIe, NOT standard SATA which eliminates virtually all existing SSDs in standard, mSATA or current M.2 sizes. BTW your AIR doesn't have room for either a standard formfactor SSD like this, or even an mSATA card, the only storage option is an M.2 formfactor card 22mm x in this case something that looks 80mm or even longer. No such drive is available commercially afaik with the PCIe interface yet, and you have exactly one slot so if/when such a card becomes available you may be able to increase the size of the one physical drive, but there's never going to be a way to get a 2nd drive internally.  For that you get to lug around a 4.5 lb Thinkpad.....

 

[Yaz4Ever]

 
I am 99 % ignorant as to iHardware, however I'm pretty certain your answer is no: per the recent discussion of M.2 formfactor options for the 2013 and later Airs: they all interface via PCIe, NOT standard SATA which eliminates virtually all existing SSDs in standard, mSATA or current M.2 sizes. BTW your AIR doesn't have room for either a standard formfactor SSD like this, or even an mSATA card, the only storage option is an M.2 formfactor card 22mm x in this case something that looks 80mm or even longer. No such drive is available commercially afaik with the PCIe interface yet, and you have exactly one slot so if/when such a card becomes available you may be able to increase the size of the one physical drive, but there's never going to be a way to get a 2nd drive internally.  For that you get to lug around a 4.5 lb Thinkpad.....

Thanks, that's what I thought.  I bought my wife a 128gb Transcend JetDrive Lite for her MacBook, so her memory is doubled.  She seems to like it.

 

[Couperin47]

Tiger Direct
 
Lenovo Thinkpad T410 i5 laptops  refurb   $330 - $30 rebate = $300   rebate thru 1/31
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=9150892&sku=J1S-102558160&SRCCODE=WEM4417TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4417&cm_lm
 
 
14"  1280x800 screen
i5 dual core (2.4 Ghz)
4 Gb ram
250 Gb 7200 rpm HD
DVD burner
b/g/n wifi
Win 7 Pro X64
 
They carefully avoid telling us the warranty, I'm guessing 90 days. These have generally been much cleaner than Newegg refurbs.
 
(This week Newegg has a T410 refurb for $240, but it's a really low end config: same cpu, only 3 Gig ram (???) and 160 Gb HD).
 
Xfinity Pro 2000va 1200W UPS  $180 - $50 rebate  = $130   Rebate thru 1/31  FREE SHIPPING TODAY
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=5618667&sku=U12-42368&SRCCODE=WEM4417TT&utm_source=EML&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=WEM4417&cm_lm
 
Serious UPS, will hold up a big desktop & monitors. The price after rebate is excellent for this size and free shipping seals the deal on an item that weighs over 30 lbs.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg promos:
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/SystemSavings-D29/index-landing.html?&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL012915&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL012915&m_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL012915-_-EMC-012915-Index-_-HeroBanner-_-AllDeals&et_cid=15218&et_rid=2267858&et_p1=#deck
 
Crucial MX100 256 Gb   $97
 
Weird combo: 3 x Seagate 1.5 Tb Portable USB 3.0 hard drives    $180
  Largest size I've seen yet that can power via the USB connection, 1.5 Tb, 1 year warranty, at 60 bucks each dirt cheap...and the reviews are not encouraging, I'm not a current fan of Seagate..,
you might burn thru all 3 in a little over that year.

 

[Marceline]

Weird combo: 3 x Seagate 1.5 Tb Portable USB 3.0 hard drives    $180
  Largest size I've seen yet that can power via the USB connection, 1.5 Tb, 1 year warranty, at 60 bucks each dirt cheap...and the reviews are not encouraging, I'm not a current fan of Seagate..,
you might burn thru all 3 in a little over that year.

 
Western Digital makes a 2tb in the same form factor that powers via USB, currently selling for $90 on Amazon, so for the same price you could get 2 of those and have 4tb instead of 4.5 - slightly less but only across 2 drives, and the WDs are reliable - I have several of these that have been in use for over a year with no issues.

 

[Gdiguy]

Thanks, that's what I thought.  I bought my wife a 128gb Transcend JetDrive Lite for her MacBook, so her memory is doubled.  She seems to like it.

 
I'm not sure exactly when the MacBooks upgraded to USB3, but if you're up to that - I've had zero issues using a SSD in an external enclosure via USB3 on my Air (it's fast enough that I run windows in parallels off of it, and it's still faster than my old windows machine)... I believe I'm using an MX100 in a random enclosure off Amazon

 

[Couperin47]

Latest Newegg promo code deals :
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/BigGame_30/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL013015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL013015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL013015-_-EMC-013015-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15250&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
Sadly, it's like they aren't even trying atm, most of these deals are as deflated as....
 
The few decent deals barely save 10 bucks more than Amazon and then there are gems like the refurbed HP 17" monitor for $50 just in case you want your rig to look like you're still running a 1999 setup....

 

[Harry Hooper]

Latest Newegg promo code deals :
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/BigGame_30/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=IGNEFL013015&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL013015&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL013015-_-EMC-013015-Index-_-E0-_-PromoWord&et_cid=15250&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
Sadly, it's like they aren't even trying atm, most of these deals are as deflated as....
 
The few decent deals barely save 10 bucks more than Amazon and then there are gems like the refurbed HP 17" monitor for $50 just in case you want your rig to look like you're still running a 1999 setup....

 
So true. I bought a $100 gift card to get the AMEX $20 credit, and never dreamed I would go weeks now without using it yet.

 

[Couperin47]

Newegg weekend deals:
 
http://promotions.newegg.com/NEemail/Jan-0-2015/Express-last-31/index-landing.html?utm_medium=Email&utm_source=EXPRESS013115&nm_mc=EMC-EXPRESS013115&cm_mmc=EMC-EXPRESS013115-_-EMC-013115-Index-_-E0A-_-Editor&et_cid=15286&et_rid=213639&et_p1=
 
The lameness continues: the deals on Samsung & Crucial SSDs are 10 bucks cheaper than Amazon, the $52 Canon multifunction is a new low but it's their new ultra low-end model that eliminates all doc feed useful only if you desire the most basic of units.

 

[Couperin47]

Lenovo Outlet
 
http://outlet.lenovo.com/outlet_us/itemdetails/20C6X009US/445
 
Dribbling out 1 or 2 at a time, Thinkpad E540 refubs at $355
 
These are well equipped:
 
15.6" 1366x768 LED screens
i5-4300M (2.5 Ghz) cpu
4 Gig ram (on single stick leaving 2nd slot open for increase)
500 Gb 7200 rpm HD
M.2 2244 slot so you can add an SSD which can be the boot drive
DVD burner
Intel N7260 2x2 B/G/N & BT wifi
Fingerprint reader
Full keyboard including numeric keypad
Full 1 year warranty
Windows 8 Pro x64
 
The MyDigital M.2 128 Gb SSD for these is now $70 at Amazon, you add that and $38 for another 4 GB SODIMM of ram and you have a really serious business laptop for dirt.

 

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Staples
 
Good sale on Canon printers:
 
http://www.staples.com/Canon-Printers/cat_CL167615?sby=1
 
Notes: Extra coupon code only good on inkjets, which you should avoid. Sale is good online or by phone, if your Staples is anything like the ones around here in New England, their stores now basically stock HP and Brother and have only token amounts of a few Canons, so best to do this by phone or online anyway. The prices on the low end b&w or color printers or multifunction machines are excellent. Unclear how long this sale lasts.