We continue with the experimental Sunday feature, the "Sunday Computer", which looks at computer and IT specials across the internets! We start with a PSA. Hide your children and your computers! Mega-Godzilla will be roaming the streets on Thursday. In other words, Windows 7 is coming out!
In General
You can check a collage of Best Buy computer specials, which this week include free express shipping of Windows 7 machines. As long as you place your order before 11am EST on Wednesday, they will deliver your Windows7-based computer on release day, Thursday October 22. I wonder if Microsoft is picking up the tab for the Express shipping :) Other specials include a limited-edition artistic Dell netbook for $400, and a variety of Outlet specials.
New specials are refreshed on Sundays at the Sony Outlet. The $100 refurbished BluRay player is currently out of stock.
Dell joins the Windows 7 party with Windows 7 laptops starting at $499!
Desktops
If you like to scavenge and squeeze out as much out of computers as possible, you may be interested in this refurbished HP DC5100 desktop offered for $180 with free shipping by Buy.com. It has a 3.20GHZ Intel Pentium 4 Processor, 1GB memory, 40GB hard disk, DVD-ROM, Keyboard and Mouse, and Microsoft XP Pro License. This desktop is not just old, it also looks old even!
Laptops
If you are looking for a Lenovo Thinkpad, including the photographer-intended W-series (eg W700), you can save 15% off Lenovo ThinkPad laptops by using eCoupon USPTHINKPAD which is good until the end of day on October 19.
IF you are looking for a power-laptop with a quad-core processor, HP Home is having a special on the customizable HP dv6t quad edition starting at $1000. The specials include memory and hard disk upgrades, a $200 instant rebate, and free two-day shipping. This is customizable so be sure to go through the configuration if interested as there are some additional specials depending on how you configure it and what accessories you get (eg two 6-cell batteries).
From Fujitsu, they have their first Holiday Specials which include $100 off, free shipping and your choice of free external disk or printer with the purchase of select tablet and notebook computers.
Computer Accessories
At Buy.com, you can get the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-850 Hybrid Video Recorder for $43 with free shipping after a $10 mail-in rebate. This is a USB-based device that can tune ATSC/NTSC and record video on your computer. It includes a portable digital antenna inside the box. It does have minimum system requirements, since recording is more demanding on the computer's resources. This works with both desktops and laptops.
Also from Buy.com is offering a notebook accessory bundle from Targus for $30 with free shipping. This includes a USB-powered laptop cooling pad with two fans, a mouse, and USB-powered travel speakers.
Storage
During Sunday only, you can get the 640GB Western Digital SATA laptop hard disk drive for $120 with free shipping and handling. This is model WD6400BEVT in Scorpio blue. Not sure why the color matters, since this is an internal hard disk :) It includes WD's ShockGuard technology to protect it in case of shocks.
If you like items under $5 that come with free shipping, we have one for you! For $4.24 with free shipping and no rebates, you can get the Kingston USB microSD High Capacity Card Reader from Buy.com. The price is good until October 20.
Discounts and Coupons
Save $15 off all qualifying orders over $125 and get free shipping at RadioShack.com. This promotion is good until October 31st. There is no coupon to enter.
Save $30 off your online order of $150 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store by using coupon code SV2132 - note however that the offer excludes the HP G60t, all Compaq Presario Notebooks and Desktops, all HP Minis, all HP Envy, all Beats Products, HP LaserJet P1006 printer, and the following HP Pavilion Desktop series: p6200z, p6210t, s5200z, s5210t. Oy vey! Is there anything else? There is a maximum one redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, but can be combined with instant rebates. Restrictions apply. For complete conditions, see "Coupon Information" in the "Customer Service" section at www.hpshopping.com. Coupon valid through 10/31/09.
You can save 20% off on any item on DFSDirectSales.com by using Coupon Code Oct$Save20$DFS (that's the complete coupon code, including the $). This expires on 10/19/09 at 11:59 PM EST.
Gadgets and Fun
Have a cassette player in your car? You can still play mp3s and such by using a car audio cassette adapter. You can get them by third-party sellers at Amazon for around $6.50 delivered.
From ThinkGeek, something seasonal, animated portraits with haunted memories. So it is true, the photograph captures a part of your soul!
At Sony Style, you can save 15% on Sony HDV Camcorders using coupon code SONYHDCAMCORDERS during the checkout process. The promotion ends on October 24.
Also from Sony Style and expiring at the same time, you can get 30% off Reader accessories if you buy them together with a Sony e-book reader.
The Netflix $9 per month plan is a great deal if you like to also watch movies on your computer, or stream movies to your actual TV using devices like the Roku or the services of your BluRay player or HDTV or XBox. The online movie playback is free and there is no limit on how many movies you can watch. Their selection has 17,000 movies or so, but obviously it does not have the latest new releases or the big Hollywood hits. You can search on their website before signing up to get a feeling of what the 17000 free movies and TV shows are. A quick check shows The Office Season 5 among others. You still get one DVD out at any time per month, regardless of how many online movies you watch. (If you only want to get DVDs and don't mind driving, the local RedBoxes (redbox.com) at $1 per night are a great deal).
Ink and Paper
At the HP Home Store, you can save $15-$45 if you buy HP toner dual packs as opposed to single HP toners. With the dual-packs, you also get FREE next business day shipping.
