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webOS 1.2.0 Does Not Correct iTunes Syncing Issue

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:24:43 -0700

webOS 1.2.0 Does Not Correct iTunes Syncing Issue:

If you’ve held off on upgrading to iTunes 9.0 in hopes that webOS 1.2 would re-introduce iTunes syncing, you’re going to have to hold off a bit longer. According to joek71 in our forums, the…

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-27)

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:00:44 -0700

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-27):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Samsung 1.5TB SATA 3Gbps Internal Hard Drive for $95 + pickup

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:02:12 -0700

Samsung 1.5TB SATA 3Gbps Internal Hard Drive for $95 + pickup:

For in-store pickup only, Micro Center.com offers the OEM Samsung Spinpoint F2EG 1.5TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, model no. HD154UI, for $94.99 ($0.06/GB). That’s the lowest total…

Western Digital Green 1TB SATA 3Gbps Hard Drive for $70 after rebate + free shipping

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:02:12 -0700

Western Digital Green 1TB SATA 3Gbps Hard Drive for $70 after rebate + free shipping:

ZipZoomfly.com offers the OEM Western Digital Caviar GP 1TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drive, model no. WD10EADS, for $84.99 with free shipping. This $15 mail-in rebate chops it to …

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-20)

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:23:01 -0700

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-20):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

Sony BRAVIA XBR 40" 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV Bundle for $1,000 + free shipping

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:40:18 -0700

Sony BRAVIA XBR 40" 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV Bundle for $1,000 + free shipping:

Crutchfield continues to offer the Sony BRAVIA XBR 40” 120Hz 1080p LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-40XBR7, with the Sony BRAVIA Wireless Link, model no. DMX-WL1, for $999.99. With free…

The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ed. on DVD for $45 + free shipping, Blu-ray for $52

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 15:40:18 -0700

The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ed. on DVD for $45 + free shipping, Blu-ray for $52:

Amazon.com is accepting preorders for The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector’s Edition on DVD (pictured) for $44.99 or Blu-ray for $51.99, both with free shipping. That…

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional Upgrade for students for $30

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:46:31 -0700

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium or Professional Upgrade for students for $30:

Microsoft via Digital River offers qualifying U.S. college students downloads of Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade or Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $29.99. (Students can…

Upcoming at Cold Stone Creamery: Free 3-oz. sundae w/ donation

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:46:29 -0700

Upcoming at Cold Stone Creamery: Free 3-oz. sundae w/ donation:

On September 24 between 5 pm and 8 pm local time at participating Coldstone Creamery locations, receive a free 3-oz. Jack’s Creation Sundae when you donate to the Make-A-Wish Foundation….

WinX DVD Ripper Platinum for PC downloads for free

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:46:24 -0700

WinX DVD Ripper Platinum for PC downloads for free:

Digiarty Software, Inc. offers downloads of its WinX DVD Ripper Platinum for Windows for free. That’s a $25 drop and the lowest price we’ve seen for this version. This software allows you to…

Burn Notice: Seasons 1-2 for $40 Shipped

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:46:15 -0700

Burn Notice: Seasons 1-2 for $40 Shipped:

Amazon.com has Burn Notice: Seasons 1-2 for $40 shipped.

Artec Digital HDTV Flat Antenna for $8 + free shipping

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:11:22 -0700

Artec Digital HDTV Flat Antenna for $8 + free shipping:

Meritline.com offers the Artec Digital HDTV Flat Antenna for $7.99 with free shipping. That’s a buck off our last mention and one of the least expensive HD antennas we’ve seen. (It was $1…

Hard drives quit their day job to pursue new life as a speaker system

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 13:11:21 -0700

Hard drives quit their day job to pursue new life as a speaker system:

We know what you’re thinking, why would you ever turn two decent hard disk drives into tinny speakers when it’s much more logical to use them as storage and buying cheap speakers…

Best Buy Sale: Buy one Blu-ray disc, get one free

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:32:53 -0700

Best Buy Sale: Buy one Blu-ray disc, get one free:

At Best Buy, buy one select movie on Blu-ray and get a second one for free. That’s the best such sale we’ve seen on Blu-ray movies from Best Buy. Eligible titles include Pineapple Express,…

Sprite Migrate Makes Changing Smartphones Simple [Downloads]

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:38:14 -0700

Sprite Migrate Makes Changing Smartphones Simple [Downloads]:

Windows Mobile/Symbian/BlackBerry/Android: If you’ve got an itch to flee your smartphone for another platform entirely, the prospect of manually dragging over your data is daunting. Sprite…

Refurbished Sony BRAVIA XBR 40" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $1,000 + free shipping

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:38:14 -0700

Refurbished Sony BRAVIA XBR 40" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $1,000 + free shipping:

Sony Style offers its factory-refurbished Sony BRAVIA XBR 40” 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. KDL-40XBR6, for $999.99. (Price is reflected in-cart.) With free shipping,…

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-13)

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:21:51 -0700

My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2009-9-13):

Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz

1-Year Membership to the Entertainment Consumers Association for free

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:41:15 -0700

1-Year Membership to the Entertainment Consumers Association for free:

The Entertainment Consumers Association is offering a free 1-year membership via the directions below. That’s a $20 savings and the best deal we’ve seen for an ECA membership, intended for…

2 Samsung 1.5TB SATA 3Gbps HDDs + 2 4GB microSDHC Cards for $190 + free shipping

Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:41:14 -0700

2 Samsung 1.5TB SATA 3Gbps HDDs + 2 4GB microSDHC Cards for $190 + free shipping:

For current newsletter subscribers only, newegg.com offers two Samsung Spinpoint F2EG 1.5TB Serial ATA 3Gb/s Internal Hard Drives, model no. HD154UI, bundled with two Kingston 4GB microSDHC…

TVersity Pro software for PC download for free

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 23:42:43 -0700

TVersity Pro software for PC download for free:

TVersity offers downloads of its TVersity Release 1.7 Pro Beta for Windows for free. That’s the first such offer we’ve seen from TVersity, whose software helps download and organize media…