tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40328892278449874022024-02-19T01:17:27.487-06:00John's Deal of the DayA blog highlighting good deals on electronics, video games, and technology. Updated regularly, but only the truly good deals make it in.Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.comBlogger461125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-55923884983360038992014-09-09T07:42:00.000-05:002014-09-09T09:43:38.933-05:00Deal of the Day - 9/9/14Hello All,<br />
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Happy iPhone 6 day! In only a few hours it will be announced. On to the deal at hand. Woot is selling a refurbished roku 3 for $67.99 shipped to your door. This is $100 regularly and a great deal at this price. If you have kids the PBS kids channel is great, and totally free. Netflix, HBOGo, Youtube, and loads of other channels are on the unit or available to download for free. It works with both iOS and Android and is not tied to one platform or another. It is the best streaming device available right now. Grab one if you do not have one already, you will thank me.<br />
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You can read about the Roku 3 <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Roku-3-Streaming-Media-Player/product-reviews/B00BGGDVOO/ref=dpx_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.cnet.com/products/roku-3/" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/03/dnp-roku-3-review/" target="_blank">here</a>. You can find this deal <a href="http://www.woot.com/offers/roku-3-streaming-media-player-13?ref=cnt_dly_img" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-61430339236920162052014-09-01T09:59:00.000-05:002014-09-01T09:59:36.621-05:00Deal of the Day #2 - 9/1/14Hi Again,<br />
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This deal is not nearly as good as the last one, but more people can use it. Walgreens is offering 30% off everything photo that they sell. Use the code PHOTOTHIRTY at checkout to get this discount. This promotion is running through the end of September, so you have loads of time to find and print something at a discount.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-38366022642441781692014-09-01T09:55:00.001-05:002014-09-01T09:56:32.517-05:00Deal of the Day - 9/1/14Hi All,<br />
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Happy Labor Day. There are sales all over the place right now, one specifically to watch is Best Buy is selling iPad Minis for $199, which is $100 off and the lowest price I have ever seen for a new iPad mini. Note, this is the first generation mini, not retina, and 16GB, but an incredible deal for a new iPad. If you have not used or read about iPads, I don't know how you are reading this blog, but you can find reviews <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-ipad-mini-with-wi-fi-16gb-space-gray-black/2874502.p;jsessionid=19DB3C2088EC87D204397BDFD0CFA163.bbolsp-app03-119?id=1219080300496&skuId=2874502&st=save-on-ipad-mini-126669&cp=1&lp=4" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.cnet.com/products/apple-ipad-mini/?_escaped_fragment_=#!" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/30/apple-ipad-mini-review/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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You can find this deal <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/apple-ipad-mini-with-wi-fi-16gb-space-gray-black/2874502.p;jsessionid=19DB3C2088EC87D204397BDFD0CFA163.bbolsp-app03-119?id=1219080300496&skuId=2874502&st=save-on-ipad-mini-126669&cp=1&lp=4" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-1905031364946095252014-08-26T07:28:00.000-05:002014-08-26T09:09:30.027-05:00Deal of the Day - 8/26/14Hi All,<br />
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Today only, get a great deal on a Samsung ILC camera today, the <a href="http://www.samsung.com/us/photography/digital-cameras/EV-NX1000BFWUS" target="_blank">NX1000</a>. This would be a great camera for anyone who is looking for something better than their point and shoot, but not ready to spend the money on a full DSLR. As a bonus it has wifi built right in so you can upload photos right from the camera, or connect to the camera from your phone or tablet and edit and upload from there. You can read about the camera <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-NX1000-20-3MP-Digital-20-50mm/dp/B007XJG4F6#cm_cr_dpwidget" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.engadget.com/products/samsung/nx1000/" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.photographyblog.com/reviews/samsung_nx1000_review/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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You can find this deal <a href="http://sellout.woot.com/offers/samsung-20-3mp-wi-fi-digital-camera-30?ref=cnt_dly_img" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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John
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-21289724648972213382014-05-02T06:52:00.000-05:002014-05-02T08:53:45.564-05:00Deal of the Day - 5/2/14Hello All,<br />
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Many people will tell you print is dead, but I still enjoy it. It is becoming increasingly rare that you are forced to focus on one item for a long period of time, print makes you. If you are like me and enjoy focusing on only one thing from time to time, then this deal is for you. DiscountMags is selling subscriptions to some very popular magazines right now, and as a bonus, it works for renewals.<br />
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You can find this deal <a href="http://www.discountmags.com/promos/wootbestsellers" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Since I probably will not find a deal tomorrow, a big Happy Birthday to the best brother-in-law in the world. Look forward to seeing this weekend Craig.<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-62673367795382754902014-04-22T07:22:00.000-05:002014-04-22T08:23:40.832-05:00Deal of the Day - 4/22/14<h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name">
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Happy Earth Day. Once again it is time for a woot-off. <a href="http://woot.com/">Woot</a>,<a href="http://wine.woot.com/">wine.woot</a>, <a href="http://home.woot.com/">home.woot</a>, <a href="http://tools.woot.com/">tools.woot</a>, <a href="http://sport.woot.com/">sport.woot</a>, <a href="http://accessories.woot.com/" target="_blank">accessories.woot</a>, and <a href="http://kids.woot.com/">kids.woot</a> are all participating today. Good luck landing the BOC.<br />
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Later,<br />
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John
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-71958691464823207662014-03-19T07:00:00.000-05:002014-03-19T09:18:46.295-05:00Deal of the day - 3/19/14Hello All,<br />
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Three posts in a row, man when was the last time that happened. Today only Amazon is selling certified refurbished 8.9" Kindle Fire HD for $129. The tablet comes with a full one year warranty just as a new one does, it is just a new one does, but it is $170 less than new pricing. In case you do not know this is basically an iPad for a little over $100. The iPad is a superior device, but it is not four times the device, which is what it would have to be for this price. The Kindle Fire has some nice parental controls for limiting screen time and access to apps. The only negatives I see are the ads and that it does not come with a power adapter. Wow, no power adapter, sneaky way to reduce the price. The ads do not seem to be very intrusive, but still ads are annoying on something you pay for. Two strikes against it, but for the cost still a great value.<br />
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You can find reviews <a href="http://www.amazon.com/review/R2VX6G023G4D9Y/ref=cm_cr_pr_viewpnt#R2VX6G023G4D9Y">here</a>, <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5962540/kindle-fire-hd-89-review-good-news-and-bad-news">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/19/amazon-kindle-fire-hd-8.9-review/">here</a>.<br />
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You can find this deal <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Certified-Refurbished-Kindle-Fire-HD-9-inch-16GB/dp/B00AFKCBQQ/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1395237468&sr=8-5&keywords=refurbished+kindle+fire">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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John Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-30830579846785296102014-03-18T07:19:00.000-05:002014-03-18T09:46:50.062-05:00Deal of the Day - 3/18/14Hello All,<br />
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Canon is having a St. Patrick's day sale with up to 30% off on refurbished DSLRs. Here is a listing of the cameras.<br />
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<li>EOS Rebel T3 Black EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished: $305.99 </li>
<li>EOS Rebel T3i Body Refurbished: $339.99</li>
<li>EOS Rebel T3i EF-S 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished: $407.99 </li>
<li>EOS SL1 Body Refurbished: $431.99 </li>
<li>EOS Rebel T4i 18-55mm IS II Lens Kit Refurbished: $489.59 </li>
<li>EOS SL1 18-55 IS STM Lens Kit Refurbished: $539.99 </li>
<li>EOS T5i 18-55mm IS STM Lens Kit Refurbished: $611.99</li>
<li>EOS T5i 18-135mm IS STM Lens Kit Refurbished: $755.28</li>
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Mid Level/Prosumer<br /><ul>
<li>EOS 60D Body Refurbished: $518.39</li>
<li>EOS 60D EF-S 18-135mm IS Lens Kit Refurbished: $690.62 </li>
<li>EOS 7D Body Refurbished: $839.44</li>
<li>EOS 7D EF 28-135mm IS Lens Kit Refurbished: $951.44 </li>
<li>EOS 7D EF-S 18-135mm IS Lens Kit Refurbished: $1007.44</li>
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<u>Note</u> - the 7D cameras come with a free tutorial DVD and a 8GB memory card<br />
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You can find them <a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/refurbished-products/subCategorySort_10051_10051_-1_244763_lowPrice_list">here</a>. <br />
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Many of you just want me to tell you what to buy. That is always a complicated question that involves knowing many things<br />
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<li>Your budget</li>
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There are more, but that is a decent starting point. Since I cannot ask you those questions, here is a quick response. Any of them will be great but the 60D with the 18-135 is $200 less than brand new, and the T3i and T4i are about $300 less than new prices. I would buy one of those 3 myself. Laura and I have bought Canon refurbished from Canon almost exclusively for the past couple of years and we are very happy with them. They ship fast, work great, and look new, but for hundreds less. They also have a full 1 year warranty, same as a new camera. <br />
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We bought a refurbished 7D from Canon and like it, but don't love it. It is a great camera, but we like our 40D and 5DmII better. I am sure if we just used it more, we would get used to it, but we are more comfortable with the older Canon interface and usage. We picked it over the 60D because of the better construction, but we have not needed it as we are gentle on our cameras. It does feel great in your hand though, more solid and well built than the 60D.<br />
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Good luck,<br />
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John<br />
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<br />Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-58549846193615867502014-03-17T08:39:00.001-05:002014-03-17T08:39:09.633-05:00Deal of the day - 3/17/14Hello All,<br />
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Happy St. Patrick's Day. Once again it is time for a woot-off. <a href="http://woot.com/">Woot</a>,<a href="http://wine.woot.com/">wine.woot</a>, <a href="http://home.woot.com/">home.woot</a>, <a href="http://tools.woot.com/">tools.woot</a>, <a href="http://sport.woot.com/">sport.woot</a>, and <a href="http://kids.woot.com/">kids.woot</a> are all participating today. Good luck landing the BOC.<br />
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Later,<br />
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John
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-6032342537116308282014-03-10T10:02:00.000-05:002014-03-10T10:02:05.827-05:00Deal of the Day - 3/10/14Hi All,<br />
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Amazon is selling several Logitech gaming devices at a significant discount today. Sources close to me tell me <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Wireless-Gaming-Headset-Surround/dp/B003VANOFY/ref=br_lf_m_8581771011_1_2_ttl?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&pf_rd_p=1747458902&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=8581771011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0APMEVR2VVMWVTJXE13K" target="_blank">these headphones</a> are incredible.<br />
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You can find these deals <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=gbsl_tit_l-1_0942_1df4f8d3?ie=UTF8&node=8581771011&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_s=left-new-1&pf_rd_r=1S8JBDV2C8ECZ8J958MW&pf_rd_i=20&pf_rd_p=1740370942" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Bonus - March is National Reading month and Amazon is also having loads of deals for that. You can find them <a href="http://www.amazon.com/b/ref=kods_gw_nrm_pi?ie=UTF8&nav_sdd=aps&node=8547142011&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0PD1DDSBBAF2R89EPZNK&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1742789582&pf_rd_i=507846" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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Bonus Bonus - Google is celebrating the 2nd birthday of the play store and is giving away some cool stuff like a free copy of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094737/" target="_blank">Big </a>and free mp3 of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxxajLWwzqY" target="_blank">I love it</a>. You can find this <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/collection/promotion_2014_play_birthday" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-17213615700959322202014-02-26T08:29:00.000-06:002014-02-26T08:30:09.274-06:00Deal of the Day - 2/27/14Hi All,<br />
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Today there is a great deal on an android smart phone, the Moto X. Verizon is selling it for $.01 with a two year contract or $329.99 without a contract. The Moto X is a great phone with some revolutionary technology and great battery life. As an iPhone user this voice search with this phone and the <a href="https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/94933/p/30,6720,8696/action/auth" target="_blank">automatic driving mode</a> are very impressive, and make me envious. Additionally It is also not as big as a surfboard, which is hard to find in the android market these days. You can read about the phone <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Moto-Unlocked-Phone-Warranty/product-reviews/B00E92AV2W/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.theverge.com/2013/8/5/4588922/moto-x-review" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2013/08/05/motorola-moto-x-review/" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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You can find this deal <a href="http://cdn.motorola-2.com/us/en/motorola/xfon/vzw/penny-sale/index-g2.html?utm_campaign=NA_US_VZW_Penny_Promotion&utm_content=NoCarrier&utm_medium=email&utm_source=motoemail&cid=3b76e1309e5911e3a17e12313800dcc1" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-36970364703253072342014-01-29T10:46:00.002-06:002014-01-29T10:46:41.478-06:00Deal of the Day - 1/29/14<div>
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Happy New year. Let's get the deals rolling. Canon is selling 3 of their midrange lenses for 50% off. These are factory refurbished and look and perform like new. We have purchased several canon refurbished </div>
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<a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-lenses/ef-70-300mm-f-4-56-is-usm-refurbished" target="_blank"><b>70-300mm IS - $260</b></a> - $550 new at Amazon<br /><div>
You can find reviews <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-EF-70-300mm-4-5-6-USM/product-reviews/B0007Y794O/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.kenrockwell.com/canon/lenses/70-300mm-is.htm" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.photozone.de/reviews/200-canon-ef-70-300mm-f4-56-usm-is-test-report--review" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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and real world samples <a href="http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=canon%2070-300" target="_blank">here</a>. </div>
<br /><a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-lenses/ef-s-55-250mm-f-4-56-is-ii-refurbished-25643-1" target="_blank"><b>55-250mm IS - $120</b></a> - $250 new at Amazon</div>
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<a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/lenses-flashes/refurbished-lenses/ef-75-300mm-f-4-56-iii-telephoto-zoom-refurbished" target="_blank"><b>75-300mm - $80</b></a> - $160 new at Amazon</div>
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Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-62764016076025930992013-11-04T06:51:00.000-06:002013-11-04T09:04:34.747-06:00Deal of the Day - 11/4/13Hello All,<br />
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First off, Happy Birthday to my mom.<br />
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Ok, now on to the deal. Amazon is selling many of their Kindles for 15% off today to celebrate the new FAA regulations. You can get this deal today only. Here are the prices<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BWYQ9YE/ref=amb_link_387070782_4?ie=UTF8&nav_sdd=aps&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0MKKFBXGRV5QV5FMSA1X&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1649003522&pf_rd_i=507846">Kindle Fire HDX</a> 7" - $195</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CU0NSCU">Kindle Fire HD</a> 7" - $118</li>
<li><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007HCCNJU">Kindle</a> (E Reader, non paperwhite) - $59</li>
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I would recommend either the HDX or the basic Kindle, depending on your needs. If you want to spend about $120 on a tablet you should look at the <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hisense-Sero-7-Pro-7-Tablet-Quad-Core-Processor-with-8GB-Memory-M470BSA/25427874">Hisense Sero 7 Pro</a> not only can you add additional storage to it, it has a lot of bang for the buck. If you are a high powered user you should buy the Nexus 7 over the Kindle Fire HDX, but you already know that if you are a power user.<br />
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Use code ThnksFAA at check out to get the best prices.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-73714124553844291092013-10-29T07:15:00.000-05:002013-10-29T09:23:34.522-05:00Deal of the Day #2 - 10/29/13Hello Again,<br />
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RedBox is partnering with Verizon to try to bite into the Netflix monster, and competition makes for good deals for customers. Right now they are offering a month free trial of the service, and at only $8 a month after it seems like a solid deal. For that $8 you get four one day rentals from physical Redbox kiosks and unlimited streaming to their apps or your roku or computer.<br />
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We have netflix streaming only account, and amazon prime streaming so we have a lot of movies and shows on demand as it is, but I will sign up for the free month and give it a try. They do not currently have any tv shows available to stream, but they have several thousand movies. The great part of this is the free physical rentals though. By themselves they would cost $5.16, so you are only paying $2.84 for the unlimited streaming part of this deal. A movie a week, or two on the weekends seems easy enough to use up, where the netflix rentals would sit on the counter for months until we got around to watching them.<br />
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Find this deal <a href="http://www.redbox.com/instant">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-39833218558090350602013-10-29T07:11:00.000-05:002013-10-29T09:12:21.272-05:00Deal of the Day - 10/29/13Hello All,<br />
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Is has been a while, but here are two quick deals.<br />
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First up, a canon camera with a case and memory card for under $50. Canon is selling factory refurbished A2200 cameras for $45.49 with free shipping. It includes a 4GB memory card and a case. This would be a great basic camera for anyone. I bought one of these for my mother last Christmas and she loves it. You can read more about the camera <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Canon-Powershot-A2200-Digital-Black/product-reviews/B004HW73QG/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?showViewpoints=1">here</a>, <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-cameras/canon-powershot-a2200-blue/4505-6501_7-34468797.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRODS/A2200/A2200A.HTM">here</a>. You can purchase it <a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/10-29-13-powershot-a2200-one-day-sale">here</a>.<br />
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If you want something with a bit more speed or zoom, Canon is selling many more models <a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/clearance-powershot-digital-cameras">here</a>. With the stock currently available I would buy the <a href="http://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/cameras/clearance-powershot-digital-cameras/powershot-elph-500-hs-silver-refurbished">ELPH 500</a> for my own use.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-83775178593796919202013-07-11T06:30:00.000-05:002013-07-11T06:30:03.791-05:00Deal of the Day - 7/11/13Hi All,<br />
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Apple is giving away a lot of free apps and games this week as part of their 5 year anniversary celebration. The free stuff runs through the end of the week. To get a good list, and overview, read <a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/3014030/10-of-the-most-popular-ios-apps-are-free-this-week">this</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
<br />John Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-57565481296388970362013-06-07T07:10:00.000-05:002013-06-07T08:17:48.695-05:00Deal of the Day - 6/7/13Hello All,<br />
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Today and tomorrow, Best Buy is selling a Nook Simple Touch ereader for $49.99 shipped to
your door. This is a great price for the top rated ereader currently on the market. This ereader has the newest EInk technology and a responsive touchscreen. It also has a SDHC slot that you can add up to an additional
32Gb of more space for additional books or magazines. The only real negative is it is not a kindle, and the kindle whispersync service and kindle shopping experience are far superior to the nooks experience. On the plus side though, there are no adds, and you can check out books from the library for your nook.<br />
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Additionally you can hack it to turn it into a generic android tablet, then run kindle or anything on it. I was not able to make it work, but I have not tired very hard either. You can find directions for that <a href="http://lifehacker.com/5889158/turn-a-99-nook-into-a-fully-fledged-android-tablet-in-four-easy-steps">here</a>.<br />
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You can find reviews of the Nook <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/e-book-readers/barnes-noble-nook-simple/4505-3508_7-34748399.html">here</a>, <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5881056/on-second-thought-the-nook-simple-touch-is-the-best-ereader">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/24/nook-simple-touch-with-glowlight-review/">here</a>.<br />
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Lastly, I want to recommend <a href="http://calibre-ebook.com/">Calibre</a> for
managing your ebooks. It is like iTunes for your ereader, but better
and easier to use. You can buy from any store and use Calibre to
convert the books to your devices format, and best of all it is free.
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You can find this deal <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Barnes+%26+Noble+-+NOOK+Simple+Touch/2836702.p?id=1218354881354&skuId=2836702">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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John
Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-57122864280957833192013-01-10T11:20:00.001-06:002013-01-10T11:20:44.488-06:00Deal of the day - 1/10/13Hello All,<br />
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Happy new year! Best Buy is selling the extended edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy for $49.99. This is the 15 disc set with everything you ever wanted from the movies, and more. The msrp is $119.99 and even Amazon is not selling it this cheap. You can find this deal <a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Lord+of+the+Rings%3A+The+Motion+Picture+Trilogy+%5BExtended+Edition%5D+%5B15+Discs%5D+%5BBlu-ray%5D+-+Blu-ray+Disc/2629119.p?id=2470150&skuId=2629119&st=lord%20of%20the%20rings%20blu%20ray&lp=3&cp=1">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-60231413012040380172012-10-30T07:10:00.000-05:002012-10-30T08:10:53.588-05:00Deal of the Day - 10/30/12Hello All,<br />
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Steam is having a Halloween sale on lots and lots of games. Good deals to be had, but they end on 10/31 at midnight so time is running out. You can find the deals <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/sale/halloweensale_2012">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-85566540641821421022012-08-03T06:40:00.000-05:002012-08-03T08:51:54.315-05:00Deal of the Day - 8/3/12Hello All,<br />
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Today only, Woot is selling a Sony Android tablet for $265 shipped to your door. This is a great price for a nice Android tablet. This tablet has 32Gb of space and is upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). It also has a SDHC slot that you can add up to an additional 32Gb of more space. There are additional features if you have a PS3 or PSP.<br />
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You can find reviews <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sony-SGPT111US-Wi-Fi-Tablet-16GB/product-reviews/B005FXYJZY/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1">here</a>, <a href="http://gizmodo.com/5836051/sony-tablet-s-review">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/26/sony-tablet-s-gets-a-wedge-of-ice-cream-sandwich/">here</a>.<br />
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You can find this deal <a href="http://www.woot.com/offers/sony-32gb-9-4-tablet-s-w-cradle">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-89793305286403158642012-07-25T07:15:00.000-05:002012-07-25T08:16:39.185-05:00Deal of the Day - 7/25/12Hello All,<br />
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Once again it is time for a woot-off. <a href="http://woot.com/">Woot</a>,<a href="http://wine.woot.com/">wine.woot</a>, <a href="http://home.woot.com/">home.woot</a>, and <a href="http://kids.woot.com/">kids.woot</a> are all participating today. Good luck landing the BOC.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-63416179725162683802012-06-12T22:53:00.003-05:002012-06-12T22:53:29.328-05:00New Macbook Pros and MacBook AirsHello All,<br />
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New Apple products were announced yesterday and here is my take. Unless you are a gamer, photographer, or into heavy image editing or manipulation, get a Macbook Air. Apple reduced the price of the 13" model, the one you should buy, down to $1199. This machine is lightweight, quiet, and has between 5-7 hours of battery life. <br />
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The 13" Macbook Pro is also $1199, which is a heck of a deal for the money. Compared to the Air you get a faster machine, a DVD drive, a larger hard drive, but a much heavier machine. If you want the portability though, the Air is impossible to beat, and if you do not want the portability you should buy an iMac and get a faster machine for about the same price.<br />
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If you are any of those people I listed to start this article I would recommend a 15 or 17" macbook pro. Either the 2011 model on clearance, or the 2012 models are both solid, depending on your budget. MacMall is blowing out <a href="http://www.macmall.com/p/Apple-MacBook-Pro/product~dpno~8300862~pdp.gdchhcf">2011, 17" models right now</a>, but the rest of their prices on last years models are nothing special. I would check Apple Refurbished before you make a purchase, here is the link for <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_pro">MacBook Pros</a>, and for <a href="http://store.apple.com/us/browse/home/specialdeals/mac/macbook_air">MacBook Airs</a>.<br />
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Lastly, check with the local college if you have any affiliation. They usually have a fair number of the last years laptops for a big discount, and you get a free printer/scanner/copier when you make an educational purchase.<br />
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Good luck,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-89147323673755699492012-05-22T07:22:00.000-05:002012-05-22T08:23:02.797-05:00Deal of the Day - 5/22/12Hello All,<br />
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Once again it is time for a woot-off. <a href="http://woot.com/">Woot</a>,<a href="http://wine.woot.com/">wine.woot</a>, <a href="http://home.woot.com/">home.woot</a>, and <a href="http://kids.woot.com/">kids.woot</a> are all participating today. Good luck landing the BOC.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-27874223935397293852012-05-17T07:00:00.000-05:002012-05-17T08:39:35.575-05:00Deal of the Day - 5/17/12Hello All,<br />
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First off, happy birthday to Erik Odden and Brian Giegerich today. 33 is a cruel mistress. Now on to the good stuff. <br />
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NewEgg is selling a refurbished <a href="http://www.logitech.com/en-us/smartTV/revue">Logitech Revue</a> for $74 shipped to your door. It does a lot of cool things, Youtube, Netflix, Pandora, web browsing, Google App store, etc. But the thing that I am excited about is you can also use it as a SlingBox for free. You can find reviews <a href="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?sugexp=chrome,mod%3D9&q=logitech+revue&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=1267318264498199070&sa=X&ei=Ff-0T6XGN8eJ6QGzmc3JDw&ved=0CJsBEPQCMAQ&os=reviews">here</a>, <a href="http://reviews.cnet.com/digital-media-receivers/logitech-revue-google-tv/4505-6739_7-34165117.html">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2371248,00.asp">here</a> but just pick one up, you will be happy with it.<br />
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You can find this deal <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882268015">here</a>.<br />
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Later,<br />
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JohnJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08288202662359390294noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4032889227844987402.post-57088233457432081062012-05-09T16:06:00.003-05:002012-05-09T16:11:53.587-05:00Deal of the Day 9May12<span color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span><br />
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<span color: #f3f3f3; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">I present a sweet deal: 7" Galaxy Tab 2 for $232 (once you include shipping to WI)</span></div>
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<span color: #f3f3f3;">Wifi-only, but this thing is way better then the nearly equally-priced Fire. It will probably go fast. I just bought one myself. For those of you who value normal John's commentary on these things, seek help.</span></div>
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<span color: #f3f3f3;">John:</span><br />
<span color: #f3f3f3;">yeah, this is a nerd thing</span><br />
<span color: #f3f3f3;">probably perfect as a mom's day gift</span><br />
<span color: #f3f3f3;">nerdy enough for the guys if the wife does not want it</span><br />
<span color: #f3f3f3;">but small enough to sneak in a purse</span><br />
<span color: #f3f3f3;">if Laura did not have a kindle I would buy her one</span></blockquote>
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<span color: #f3f3f3;">Oh, Wolfenstine is free on iOS today. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C00n4rDUMNo" target="_blank">http://</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C00n4rDUMNo" target="_blank">www.youtube.com</a><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C00n4rDUMNo" target="_blank">/watch?<wbr></wbr>v=C00n4rDUMNo</a> what a classic.</span></div>
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<span color: #f3f3f3;">It's fun to guest post. Of course, I know I'm only allowed since I'm a John. (A way cooler, German version). Couldn't stick with the date format for posts, though, Middle-endian is pure fail.</span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04306500727789772658noreply@blogger.com2