HUMOR:
G4TV to Play 1,230 Cancelled NHL Games
Posted Saturday, September 25 2004 somewhere around 2PM by John
Talk Back! (0)
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HUMOR:
G4TV to Play 1,230 Cancelled NHL Games
Posted Saturday, September 25 2004 somewhere around 2PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
| I'm not a big hockey fan, but it's got merit now and then. G4TV (that video game channel) has announced that in protest of the cancellation of the 2004-2005 NHL season, it will simulate every single matchup using video games and report the results on one of its daily shows. Comcast SportsNet will carry some of the highlights. Sounds clever to me. |
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DEAL:
Cheap Flights
at
PriceLine.com
Posted Saturday, September 25 2004 somewhere around 2PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
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I just read that several major airlines have decided to match the budget fliers like JetBlue, SouthWest, etc for a lot of routes this fall/winter. If you're taking a trip soon, you might want to give PriceLine a look. Here's a list of sample sale flights. Prices are as low as $65 roundtrip, with many under $210. |
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DEAL:
40% Off $10+ Orders
at
Ofoto
Posted Saturday, September 25 2004 somewhere around 11AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 New discount codes are out, and theyre quite hefty at that. Need to print some digital pictures? Ofoto is worth a look. New customers get 10 free prints. |
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DEAL:
Logitech Z-640 5.1 Speaker System
at
Amazon.com
$40
Posted Saturday, September 25 2004 somewhere around 11AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Always a popular one, and normally in the ~$50 range. You can't beat these speakers at this price point. Amazon has this Logitech Z-640 5.1 Speaker System for $40 with free shipping. There are four satellites, one center channel, and a sub. 5.1 Dolby Digital w/ 51 watts. Two year warranty. [Review] Make sure you add it to your cart from Amazon.com (sometimes on the right sidebar) and not TigerDirect, as I do not trust TD. That company has been sneaky and dishonest to me on several occasions, and I never want to see one of you guys get burned by them. |
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NEWS:
15" Apple G4 Powerbook Display Recall
Posted Saturday, September 25 2004 somewhere around 11AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
Yes, I'm all about the recalls this week. Here is a heads up to anyone that owns one of these 15" Apple G4 Powerbooks and has noticed little white spots on the display:
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DEAL:
Friday Sale
at
Amazon.com
Posted Friday, September 24 2004 somewhere around 9AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Ah, the weekend is nearly upon us again. Nice, huh? Amazon celebrates with its weekly Friday Sale - a mixed bag of 118 sale items. Give it a full skim. Some of my picks: This Weeks WaCkY iTeM: The Gripp Hand Trainer |
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DEAL:
Coupon Codes
for
Dell Outlet
Posted Friday, September 24 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Here's a coupon code update for Dell Outlet, a decent place to look for deals on Dell-refurbished Dimension PCs and Inspiron laptops. Their stock changes a few times a day, so you might stumble upon a worthwhile deal. These extra discounts will help. [Exp 9/29] |
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DEAL:
Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer
at
Amazon.com
$17
Posted Friday, September 24 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Very low price. Amazon has this Microsoft Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer on sale for only $17. Free shipping on $25+ orders. Might I recommend that you pick up some batteries for your new mouse? If you prefer a more unique design... |
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DEAL:
$1 Shipping Coupon
at
OverStock.com
Posted Friday, September 24 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 OverStock.com has $1 shipping [Exp 9/12] with this coupon. This is probably handy for DVDs and heavy stuff. Need a sample? Here are two DVDs for both sides of the political coin - one expose, and one expose on an expose. They also have all the usual Hollywood blockbusters, of course. |
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DEAL:
50 Pack Memorex High Perf AA Batteries
at
Amazon.com
$11
Posted Friday, September 24 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 This nicely-priced uber-pack is back in stock. Amazon has this Memorex High Performance AA Alkaline Batteries (50 Pack) on sale for $11. Free shipping on $25+ orders. |
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DEAL:
20% off Hard Drives, DVD Burners
at
Dell Business
Posted Friday, September 24 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Head over to Dell Business to partake in their 20% off Storage sale. [Ends 9/29]. There are some nice prices over there. Seagate has five year warranties now so I'm listing them, but there are other brands (Segate, Maxtor, etc) if you prefer them. Just search for the item #s: |
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DEAL:
30% Off Coupon & $3 Poster Sale
at
AllPosters.com
Posted Friday, September 24 2004 somewhere around 7AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 They're having a Back to School Sale over at AllPosters, with a truckload of posters reduced to as low as $3. You can also use 30% off coupon code SAVE30BI [Exp 10/1] while it lasts to carve off a few extra bucks. Here's a link to their currentBestSellers if you want to see what everyone else is grabbing. |
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DEAL:
Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition)
at
Amazon.com
$42
Posted Thursday, September 23 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 It's out and shipping. Amazon has the new Star Wars Trilogy (Widescreen Edition) Set for $42 shipped. |
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DEAL:
Sony Ericsson T610 Cell Phone (T-Mobile)
at
Amazon.com
-$175
Posted Thursday, September 23 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 UPDATE: Fixed link It never hurts to get lots of cash back from rebates. Grab this Sony Ericsson T610 Cell Phone for $100 - $175 Amazon rebate [Exp 10/6] - $100 T-Mobile rebate [Exp 9/30] = -$175 shipped, which should help a bit with the req'd T-Mobile activation. [Number Portability Act Info]
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NEWS:
Sony To Add MP3 Support (Finally)
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 9PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
| Sony has decided that it actually wants to support real users and sell digital music players rather than release them for folks to scorn. Yup, after years of editorial abuse, Sony is finally moving to MP3 support for future hardware releases. I bet it sucked to work in a marketing department forced to try and push their lousy ATRAC format. |
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NEWS:
Leather Manager Chair Recall
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 8PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Well, it's not really a recall, but who's going to read a post about replacement parts? Kudos to Joe for forwarding me a link to this U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Alert. I've recommended these chairs in the past - in fact, I'm sitting in one right now. They're excellent computer chairs. The jist of this alert is that the legs might break, so if you bought one prior to April 2004 with model numbers 795-0115 or 795-0228, just call (888) 833-4148 and they'll mail you out a new base to pop on. It took me about a minute to call and give them my address. Again, still a great chair - especially when I find deals on them for $40 (and not "sold for $100") like that recall notice mentions! |
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DEAL:
Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder/Player
at
Gateway.com
$135
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 8PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 In the market for a standalone DVD burner? Search for item 2520516 at Gateway to find this Gateway AR-230 DVD Recorder/Player on sale for $150 - 10% off code SAVE10TVAC + free shipping code NOSHIPA = $135 shipped. It looks like it has racked up a few awards. [User Reviews] |
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DEAL:
Viking 512MB Secure Digital Card
at
Amazon.com
$34
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 7PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Colder weather - crazy SD card prices. Coincidence? (Yes). Need a Secure Digital card? We're looking at a $54 drop since July, when it was $86 AR ($111 retail)! If you want to ward off any shortages causing price increases, now is a good time to get in on this. |
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DEAL:
Viking 256MB CompactFlash Card
at
Amazon.com
$16
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 7PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Yes, it's that cheap. Amazon has this Viking 256MB CompactFlash Card on sale for $36 - $20 rebate [Exp 9/30] = only $16 shipped. |
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DEAL:
Gameboy DS
at
WalMart.com
$149
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Well, the details have been leaking out, and the retail price is going to be $50 less than everyone expected! WalMart is taking pre-orders on the new Gameboy DS for only $149 shipped. You might head over just to check out the full details - stuff like voice control, wireless LAN connections, sleep mode, etc. Sounds nice. |
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DEAL:
Farberware Cook's View 14-Piece Cookware Set
at
Amazon.com
$40
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 If you need an inexpensive set of new pots an pans for home or dorm room, Amazon has this Farberware Cook's View 14-Piece Cookware Set on sale for only $40 shipped The plastic handles and glass lids on these pots are handy. |
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DEAL:
$35 Off Coupon & 10% Off Digital Cameras, Camcorders
at
Dell Home
Posted Wednesday, September 22 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Here's a fresh one-day coupon code for Dell Home. This $35 off $350 coupon code MW88$GZPNWM74C [Exp 9/22 or first 1500 uses]. This is a good size for cameras since you probably won't have to buy padding items. There is also 10% digital cameras, camcorders, and LCD monitors which yields these prices as an example. Free shipping. |
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DEAL:
TiVo Series2 40 Hour DVR
at
CircuitCity.com
$50
Posted Tuesday, September 21 2004 somewhere around 7PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Ultra low and back in stock (again)! CircuitCity has this TiVo Series2 40 Hour Digital Video Recorder on sale for $150 - $100 rebate [Exp 9/30] = only $50 shipped. The service runs $13/month or $300 lifetime, but once you go TiVo, you will never go back. Addtional boxes are only $8/month. You can also hack it and add extra hard drives for crazy amounts of storage space. I've done it for at least five boxes so far. I see they have a new referral program - please enter john @ niftyness.com (minus those spaces) during service registration if you want to help me out. |
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DEAL:
Targus HP100L Leather Laptop Case
at
Amazon.com
$25
Posted Tuesday, September 21 2004 somewhere around 7PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Great price on a leather case. Amazon has this Targus HP100L Leather Laptop Case on sale for only $24.99. Add something tiny to hit the $25+ free shipping mark. HP sells this case direct for $96! Check that link for a picture of this thing open with all the pockets. |
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DEAL:
20% Off $999 Desktops & Laptops
at
Dell Home
Posted Tuesday, September 21 2004 somewhere around 7PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
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Great deals if you're configuring a non-cheapo desktop or laptop. Dell Home just released new coupons. Usually the minimums for 20% off are signifigantly higher! Fine print: May not be combinable with Inspiron 1000's, Outrageous Deals, Recommended Solutions, Deals of the Week, dollars off, percentage off and select other promotions.. Just configure your own and give it a shot. |
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DEAL:
Targus Basic Laptop Case
at
Amazon.com
$8
Posted Tuesday, September 21 2004 somewhere around 7PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Need a simple laptop case? You rarely see them this cheap. Amazon has this Targus Basic Laptop Case on sale for $8. Little details, but at least there is a picture. |
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DEAL:
Imperial Schrade APT1 Apex Hardware Multi-Tool
at
Amazon.com
$10
Posted Tuesday, September 21 2004 somewhere around 6PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 There must be a sale on minitools. If you're interested in acquiring some schrade, make sure it's of the imperial variety. Amazon has this Imperial Schrade APT1 Apex Hardware Multi-Tool on sale for $10. 11 tools in all. It also looks like Amazon is starting a price match policy - at least on the Tools and Hardware section! |
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FREE:
5oz Vanilla Ice Cream Cone
at
Dairy Queen
Posted Tuesday, September 21 2004 somewhere around 6PM by John Talk Back! (0) |
| Stop by your local DQ for a free 5oz cone today. Decent if you're in the area, but probably not worth making a long drive for! R.I.P, Summer. |
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DEAL:
IBM/Hitachi 200GB Deskstar Hard Drive
at
CompUSA.com
$80
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 CompUSA has this IBM/Hitachi 200GB Deskstar Hard Drive on sale for $160 - $60 rebate [Exp 9/25] - $20 rebate [Exp 9/25] = $80 shipped AR. The pre-rebate price is just good enough for free shipping, too. It comes with a three-year warranty, which you just don't see much anymore these days after last year's big shift by the industry to one-year periods. |
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DEAL:
ESA Slimline DVD Player
at
CircuitCity.com
$25
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 A $5 drop makes this el-cheapo DVD Player deal the cheapest I've seen. CircuitCity has this ESA Slimline DVD Player on sale for $35 - $10 rebate [Exp 10/31] = $25 shipped.
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DEAL:
Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife
at
Amazon.com
$10
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 What can I say besides the fact that I've carried one of these almost every day for ten years and feel naked when I forget it? Amazon has this Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife (Red) for $10. Get the translucent blue version (my current choice) for $13. It's perfection in a small pocket knife - I've tried many other models, but I always go back to the tiny Classic.
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DEAL:
Logitech Z-3 Wood Grained 2.1 Speakers
at
Amazon.com
$30
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Need a basic 2.1 speaker setup - with a wood and brushed aluminum theme? Amazon has this Logitech Z-3 Wood Grained 2.1 Speakers on sale for $50 - $20 rebate [Exp 9/30] = $30 shipped AR. Good user reviews. |
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DEAL:
Tyco RC Honda Civic
at
ToysRUs
$10
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 ToysRUs has this Tyco RC Honda Civic (49MHz) racer for only $10 with free shipping. These should at least provide a few hours of amusement when you need a random gift. It also includes "a variety of "stock" and "tuner" body parts including wheel covers, bumpers, spoilers, side skirts, and hoods." Oh yeah. Want a set of them? Get this Tyco RC Nisson 350Z (27 MHz) so the frequencies don't interfere. Same price - $10 shipped. |
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DEAL:
SanDisk 2GB CompactFlash Card
at
Buy.com
$137
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 8AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 Still available. The prices have plummeted to record lows on these two cards! |
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DEAL:
Panasonic DVD-S27S Progressive Scan DVD Player
at
Amazon.com
$35
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 7AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 CircuitCity (via Amazon) has this Panasonic DVD-S27S Progressive Scan DVD Player on sale for only $35 with free shipping. User reviews say it's a very strong budget player. |
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DEAL:
Xantrex Tech 400W Power Inverter
at
Amazon.com
$30
Posted Monday, September 20 2004 somewhere around 7AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 My inverter got plenty of tailgate workouts in 2003, and it may get some use tonight at Monday Night Football! Plug one end into your cigarette lighter and you now have two AC outlets for a variety of uses. Also works well for those pesky blackouts if you hook it up directly to a car battery! Amazon has this Xantrex Tech 400W Power Inverter on sale for only $30 shipped. In case I don't have time to post before I leave - Go Eagles! |
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DEAL:
$14 Rebate on 5 Quarts Valvoline MaxLife Oil
from
Valvoline
Posted Sunday, September 19 2004 somewhere around 11AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 If you need some oil for your 75,000+ mile car (and not a new water pump, like I recently had to buy), you can use this link to get most of the price back on five quarts of Valvoline MaxLife. That link takes you to an EBay search - just click on the Valvoline banner in the upper-left to get the coupon. It won't let me link directly. |
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DEAL:
Creative Labs PD1130 WebCam NX Pro
at
Amazon.com
$24
Posted Sunday, September 19 2004 somewhere around 11AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
 New, larger rebate. Need a webcam? Amazon has this Creative Labs PD1130 WebCam NX Pro on sale for $39 - $15 rebate [Exp 10/1] = $24 shipped AR. USB 1.1, and it has a spare clip for attaching to the thinner LCD monitors. |
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FREE:
Gmail Account
from
Me
Posted Sunday, September 19 2004 somewhere around 11AM by John Talk Back! (0) |
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UPDATE: All out this time! I've got more fresh GMail account invites again. Email me if you want one. First come, first serve, no waiting lists! |