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The Thrifty Way To Kindle with Full Warranty: there are $40 or $80 or $120 options

If you like to read a lot of text-only fiction, non-fiction and longform web articles, but don’t want to break the bank on a brand new Kindle e-book reader, but you still like the idea of having a full warranty like a new condition product, we have three bang for the buck options for you. All three below are certified refurbished by Amazon, with the same 1-year warranty as new condition:

+ entry-level Kindle with Touch Screen for $40 in Black or White color scheme
+ no built-in light, so mayhaps good for daylight readers

+ Kindle Paperwhite for $80
+ with built-in light but no physical page-turn buttons; in black or white color scheme

+ Kindle Voyage for $120
+ with built-in light and physical page turn buttons

+ NOTE: you may be able to find the entry-level Kindle and Paperwhite as online or B&M doorbusters for similar prices in new condition during the holiday shopping season…

CRACKPOT THEORY SEGMENT

Some speculate some of these certified refurbished may be new products sold as refurbished so as not to impact the price range expectations for the new condition products. I have no way to prove or disprove this. The one certified refurbished Kindle I bought (Paperwhite) looked pristine as if it was never used or opened. But I did not bring in a CSI team to analyze 🙂

November 28, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

25% off VPNs with Stacksocial coupon

If you are a fan of using VPNs, Stacksocial is having a new 25% off VPNs coupon promotion using promo code SECURITY25 in the shopping cart there. You can test the coupon without logging-in or signing-up for an account. As to what, when, where, and how to use VPNs, that’s a whole blog in its own right.

NOTE: some of these may be eligible for coupon code CYBER40 that is 40% off select software/app-related items.

November 28, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: , ,

Propel Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter Quadcopter for $99

Star Wars Mania is coming back and until 11:59pm ET tonight, $99 will take you a step closer to The Merchandising Force! The new condition Propel Star Wars T-65 X-Wing Starfighter Quadcopter with Collectors Edition Box is on sale for $99 with free shipping at Adorama and Amazon itself.

These prices went up as of recheck: the same price but shipping is extra at B&H Photo.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Massive Apple Sale at B&H Photo

The Massive Apple Sale at B&H Photo features lots of MacBooks, iPads, iMacs, desktops, and other Apple products. Some of the offers expire tonight at 11:59pm ET, while others run until Thursday night 11/30/17. There are too many of them to list here individually, but if you are interested, check them out! Don’t forget to also hit “Load More” at the bottom of the page over there because there are more than one page-load-full.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

FREE Zoom H4nSP 4C Recorder and Case with Sennheiser Wireless System purchase

If you are dabbling or interested in camera audio, B&H Photo is offering two freebies with the purchase of select Sennheiser Wireless Systems. There are three options, going for $630 each. The two freebies are the Zoom H4nSP 4-Channel Handy Recorder (2015), along with a waterproof microphone case.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Doorbusters at the top of every hour at Dell Home

Among the many other specials at the Dell Home Cyber Monday page, they have new doorbusters at the top of every hour. Top of the hour meaning 5pm ET, 6pm ET, 7pm ET, etc. Back in the day, they were “streaming” podcasts live over the air instead of putting them on iTunes, and the term “top of the hour” was more common 😉

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

48% off Most In-Stock Items at Dell Refurbished

Ooops, I forgot about this 48-hour coupon! Good until 11/29/2017 at 9am central time, Dell Refurbished is offering 48% off any item in stock with free ground shipping by entering their Cyber Monday coupon code CYBER48DEAL in the shopping cart. Excluded from this coupon are Clearance items (as usual) and the Latitude E7240 models which are already on sale on their own.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: , , ,

Refurbished Dell Latitude E7240 Laptops for $249 to $299

I can’t keep up!!! Dell Refurbished is offering refurbished Dell Latitude E7240 Laptops priced between $249 and $299 with free ground shipping. They are not eligible for any coupons. The sale ends 12/11/17 at 11:59pm central, or earlier for any models that sell out.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: , ,

NEC AS242W-BK 24″ LED Backlit Monitor for $80 w/FS

Monitors can be doorbusters too! The new condition NEC AS242W-BK 24″ Widescreen LED Backlit LCD Monitor is on sale for $80 with free expedited shipping at B&H Photo. Note this only has DVI-D and VGA, no HDMI… For more action, check the latest B&H Cyber sales…

Speaking of computers, B&H has a Massive Apple Sale featuring a variety of MacBooks, iPads, and more.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

Roku Ultra 4K HDR for $85, Express+ Stick for $22

The only major independent streaming box, Roku, has launched their Cyber Monday Specials featuring a variety of sales, including a $22 doorbuster on their Roku Express+ streaming stick… Meanwhile their flagship Roku Ultra 4K HDR is currently on sale for $85 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself with up to five per customer at the sale price. The Ultra has an actual Ethernet port, so you don’t have to use Wifi for it.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Dell Cyber Monday Doorbusters are Here!

As Dell promised, it is after 8am eastern right now, and their Cyber Monday Doorbusters have been loaded to their Dell Deals page. They too are now using a more structured way to present their deals. A less disorganized version of the Amazon Gold Box with lots of horizontal expansion with those little left/right mouse-exercising arrows.

There are Inspirons, XPS, Alienware, Chromebooks, other people’s HDTVs, various monitors including UltraSharps, gaming, consumer electronics, smart home, the continuing Dropbox offer, and more!

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

Monday: Essential Phone + 360 Camera for $400

Cyber Monday is here and the Temptation is Real if you are Essential Phone curious! Into the Amazon Gold Box we go where it is one of the deals of the day, bundled with its modular 360-degree camera, together Essential Phone + 360 Degree Camera going for $400 with free shipping, in either the black or white color schemes. Limit one per color per customer.

The phone on its own went for $450 on sale, and the bundle with the camera I believe went as low as $500. Sale ends on Tuesday at 3am ET or earlier if sold out. Note that this does not have a headphone jack. Music comes out of USB-C or over bluetooth.

November 27, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: , ,

Samsung Galaxy S8 for $574, S8+ for $674, Note 8 for $800

If you are not already waiting in line for the new Samsung Galaxy S9, there are sales on the current S8 duo. The S8 goes $574 in new condition, unlocked, with USA warranty by Amazon itself (limit 2) and at B&H Photo.

In a parallel sale, the larger S8+ goes for $674 in new condition, unlocked, with USA warranty at B&H Photo and by Amazon itself (limit 2).

Meanwhile the Galaxy Note 8 (unlocked, USA warranty) has upticked from $780 to $800 at Amazon itself and B&H Photo.

At both places, if you are surfing around the listings, make sure you are looking at the North American variant (if that’s the one you want).

November 26, 2017 Filed Under: samsung, technology deals Tagged With: ,

Google Home Mini + $10 GC for $29 w/free S&H

Google really wants you to try out their new Home Mini AI puck-assistant. It is currently on sale for $29 with free shipping and it comes with a $10 B&H e-gift card at B&H Photo. Limit up to five per customer during this promotion.

When the big tech companies play their Game Of AI Assistant Thrones, We Get Good Deals 🙂

For more B&H action, check their:

+ 2017 Black Friday Specials page with 146 options

+ Massive Apple Sale (Macbooks, iPads, etc)

+ Sigma Lens Sale (92 options)

+ Featured Sales page

November 26, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals

(ENDED) Cyber Monday at the Amazon Gold Box: 40+ Daily Deals including Monitors, MacBook, 3D Printers, Chromebooks, LOTR, Hue, Sony TVs, and Lots More

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November 26, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

(ENDED) Essential Phone + 360 Camera for $399

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Google Chromecast (2nd Gen) for $20 w/free S&H

This is a pretty good price for the second generation (latest model). It is the new condition Google Chromecast (2nd Gen) on sale for $20 with free shipping at B&H Photo until 11/27/17 at 11:59pm ET. Limit three per customer. You can’t go wrong at this price if you plan to use these. If you are not familiar with Chromecasts, note that they must be powered externally via microUSB. They do not have a built-in battery!

November 25, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Web Hosting Deals for Black Friday

And now some web hosting deals, because having websites as a working photographer is no longer not an option.

+ discounted web hosting at Host Gator with prices as low as $3.48/month for dedicated WordPress hosting. The lowest price is with a prepaid plan for the longest available plan. Prices increase with shorter prepaid durations and increase more if month to month. We use Hostgator for the main blog.

+ hosting and domain registration specials Name Cheap. We use NameCheap for domain registrations.

+ Bluehost Hosting Special for $2.65 peer month on a prepaid 36 month term on their Basic plan, plus a free domain. BlueHost is based in Utah so probably not a good match if you are planning to host adult or other controversial subject matter. Which becomes a plus if you prefer a web hosting service that does not host subject matter of that nature.

+ GoDaddy domain registration offers as low as $0.99 for the first year (future renewals will be at full price)

November 24, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Black Friday Only: 60% off at Dell Refurbished for select Latitude and Optiplex

It’s Black Friday coupons at Dell Refurbished, so the discount percentages haven dialed up to 60%! These coupons only run for 17 hours, they expire on actual Black Friday at 11:59pm central time:

+ 60% off any Dell Latitude E7440 Laptop with Coupon Code: EARLYBIRD60

+ 60% off any Dell OptiPlex 7010 Desktop with Coupon Code: EARLYBIRD60

+ free US ground shipping; coupon cannot be used on clearance or combined with other offers

November 24, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: , ,

3-Day Dell Refurbished: 50% off $499+, 40% off Under $499

In addition to their Black Friday only coupon, Dell Refurbished has also launched a 3-day coupon that runs until Sunday 11/26/2017 at 11:59pm central time. Free US ground shipping as usual. Coupons cannot be used on clearance items or combined with other offers.

+ 50% off any item priced $499 & up with Coupon Code DELL2017BF

+ 40% off any item priced $498 or less (excludes E7240 models)with Coupon Code DELL2017BF

November 24, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: , , ,

(ENDED) Saturday Gold Box: Fun Drones, Etc

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November 24, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Microsoft Store Black Friday Sales

I am posting faster than Doug Flutie is throwing passes during a two-minute warning 20-point comeback attempt 😉 The official Microsoft Store too has their Black Friday sales, featuring a number of Microsoft’s own hardware including Surface bundles of different kinds, a showcase of various Windows 10 products, Xboxes, their Cortana powered speaker (made by Harman Kardon who is now part of Samsung), Mixed Reality headsets and bundles, and more. Speaking of the Cortana-powered speaker, you can get it for FREE with purchase of select Surface Laptop bundles.

November 23, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Dell launches Black Friday sales

Dell Home too has launched their Black Friday Sales featuring a number of laptops and desktops, including XPS 13 and XPS 15 models, along with Alienware, HDTVs, various computer monitors including UltraSharps, Gaming (including Xbox One S and PS VR), electronics and more. At the very bottom there is a $15 laptop backpack appetizer doorbuster of sorts. Next to it you will find the $60 1-Year Dropbox with a $25 gift card offer as well.

November 23, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

Doorbusters: Blue Blackout Yeti Mic + Serious headphones for $144 to $175

If you are looking for a microphone and some nice scifi-looking headphones, there are a couple of secret bundles at Amazon that are definitely doorbuster material. They are sold and shipped by Amazon itself, so you know it’s not a scam. You can always gift, trade, or sell the unwanted piece.

The Blue Microphones Blackout Yeti microphone goes for $90 on its own, while the bundles headphones go for $200 each. So you are paying less than half on the bundles:

+ Blue Blackout Yeti Mic + LOLA headphones for $143.91

+ Blue Blackout Yeti Mic + Mo-Fi headphones for $174.69

Speaking of headphones, Adorama has some real doorbusters as well:

+ Shure SE 535 In-Ear for $299 in Clear color scheme
+ Shure SE 535 In-Ear for $349 in the Limited Red Edition

+ for Apple fans looking for lightning headphones, the AUDEZE Sine On-Ear with 24-bit Cipher Lightning cable go for $200, also at Adorama, new condition, with warranty.

November 23, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 (USA Warranty, Unlocked) for $780

SURPRISE! The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has a big sale, the Midnight Black color scheme goes for $780 while the Orchid Gray goes for $800. These are new condition, with USA warranty, unlocked, no contract, sold & shipped by Amazon itself with up to two per color per customer! This is not a lightning deal… UPDATE: Both colors go for $780 at B&H Photo. Make sure you are buying the “North American” variant because their listing has International models too…

November 23, 2017 Filed Under: samsung, technology deals Tagged With: ,

34-Inch LG 34UM68-P 21:9 UltraWide IPS Monitor for $310

Ultra wide time now! The new condition 34-Inch LG 34UM68-P 21:9 UltraWide IPS Monitor with FreeSync is on sale for $310 with free shipping at Amazon by Amazon itself (limit four per customer) where it is rated as an “Amazon Choice” product (highly rated, well priced, ready to ship). A close second is $317 with free shipping at Adorama.

November 23, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With: ,

Amazon’s own hardware sales: ECHO, Kindle, Fire TV, Tablets, Etc

These started on Black Friday but it looks like they are continuing throughout to Cyber Monday…

Now it’s time for Amazon’s own hardware devices which they can discount as much and as often as they like since they are the manufacturer:

+ ECHO DOT (2nd Generation) for $30
+ ECHO DOT (2nd Gen) + Smart Plug for $35
+ ECHO (2nd Generation) for $80 (four colors) or $100 (three colors)
+ Amazon Tap for $80
+ ECHO PLUS with built-in Hub and Philips Hue for $120
+ ECHO SHOW for $180

+ Fire TV Stick with Alexa Remote for $25
+ Fire TV with 4K Ultra HD with Alexa Remote for $70, or $75 with OTA antenna

+ Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa for $30+
+ Fire HD 8 Tablet with Alexa for $50+
+ Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet for $70+
+ Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet for $90+
+ Fire HD 10 Tablet with Alexa for $100+

+ Kindle Paperwhite for $90+
+ Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite for $80+
+ USED Kindle Paperwhite for $45+
+ Certified Refurbished Kindle E-reader for $40
+ Kindle E-reader for $50+
+ Kindle for Kids Bundle for $70+
+ Certified Refurbished Kindle Voyage E-reader for $120+
+ Certified Refurbished Kindle Oasis E-reader for $200+

+ Dash Buttons for $2.50 each (you still get a $5 credit after you place your first order with each individual button)

+ limits per item vary by product
+ prices mentioned as “$70+” means there are multiple options for the product, the lowest price is $70, but if you select more storage or without ads or with extra accessoreis, the price increases

+ arggghhh, this turned out a lot longer than I thought. The Sprawl is winning 🙂

November 23, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

Microsoft Xbox One S Gaming Console for $190

And now something fun! An ecosystem, an entertainment and gaming console, and an Ultra HD BluRay player for $189. It is the Microsoft Xbox One S Gaming Console going for $190 with free shipping as a co-ordinated Black Friday sale at GameStop and the Microsoft Store and Walmart itself and B&H Photo (with 100+ BF sales).

November 23, 2017 Filed Under: technology deals Tagged With:

(ENDED) BF Only: Anker PowerCore 1000 for $19, 2000 II for $30

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(ENDED) BF Only: Thinkpad X1 Tablets (five options, $600 to $950)

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