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A 1-terabyte external hard drive for $95 shipped

Although not quite as big a steal as the 1.5-terabyte drive from a couple weeks ago (bring it back, Dell, bring it back!), Buy.com has a Verbatim 1TB USB hard drive for just $94.99 shipped.

As regular readers know, sub-$100 terabyte drives are rare, indeed, and I think that this is the first I've seen that didn't involve a rebate. That's right: $94.99 is your out-the-door price.

The Verbatim drive spins at a peppy 7,200rpm and sports the usual USB 2.0 interface. I think it looks pretty sharp, too, all … Read more

Get a 32-inch HDTV/DVD combo for $325

Looking for a flat-panel TV for the den or bedroom? Deal-of-the-day site DealsClick.com has a refurbished Westinghouse SK-32H590D LCD HDTV with built-in DVD player for $324.99. Shipping will run you $35.

It's rare enough to find a 32-inch LCD at this price, but one with a DVD player? Woot! (Huh. I think that's my first-ever use of "woot." Not sure it's for me. Let's see... Shwing? Yowza? Shazam! Eh, I'll have to work on my excited utterances.)

So the Westinghouse offers 720p/1080i resolution, a pair of HDMI inputs, an ATSC … Read more

Get a 22-inch Acer LCD for $142 shipped

I think we're at the point where it's no longer sensible to pay more than $150 for a 22-inch LCD. I've posted numerous monitors at that price, and here's one that's even less: TigerDirect has a refurbished Acer X223Wbd 22-inch widescreen LCD for $139.97.

Shipping isn't free, but it's a very reasonable $1.99. That brings your out-the-door total to $141.96 -- a really amazing price for a monitor of this size.

And check out the specs: 1,680 x 1,050 native resolution, 5ms response time, 2500:1 contrast ratio, … Read more

Six killer iPhone freebies

NPR, e-books, and auto-repair, oh my! The fantastic iPhone (and iPod Touch) freebies just keep on coming. Here's a look at six apps that have earned a permanent home on my handset. (Note: All links go directly to the iTunes Store.)

Kindle for iPhone Though not perfect in its 1.0 release, the Kindle app brings Amazon's 240,000-strong e-book library to your iPhone--and that alone is reason to celebrate. Don't knock it till you've tried it. Lose It! Trying to lose weight? Forget the diet du jour: It all boils down to math. If you … Read more

Get a 2GB Creative Zen V Plus for $19.99

Much as I love seeing an iPod Shuffle for $29, here's an MP3 deal that's even better: Creative has refurbished 2GB Zen V Plus players for just $19.99. Shipping will run you 5 bucks, but that's still an amazing deal on a player that does video as well as audio.

Yep, you read right: The Zen V Plus features a 1.5-inch OLED screen and support for uncompressed AVI and software-transcoded videos. Granted, 2GB of storage isn't enough to hold much, but it's nice to have the option if you want it.

Of course, … Read more

Price Watch: MyGuide GPS, $49.99 shipped

How low can GPS prices go? I thought the refurbished Magellan from a few weeks ago was amazing at $60 (after rebate), but now Buy.com has the MyGuide PND 2150 GPS for an impossible $49.99.

This is a new unit, not a refurb, and that $50 price tag is out-the-door: no rebates; Buy.com picks up the shipping.

As you might expect, this is a strictly no-frills navigation system, offering a 3.5-inch touchscreen, a suction-cup windshield mount, and an impressive 4 million points of interest.

That's fine: Not everybody needs frills. But there are red flags … Read more

Recharge gizmos on the run for $29 shipped

Tired of running out of juice when you're on the run? The Tekkeon TekCharge MP1800 is a rechargeable portable battery pack that supplies power to phones, MP3 players, Bluetooth headsets, and other mobile devices.

It normally sells for around $45, but Amazon is selling the Tekkeon TekCharge for $28.99 with free shipping.

The charger comes with seven adapter tips for use with most kinds of mobile phones, but you can also use the USB cable that came with your iPod, Zune, or other device. In other words, it's almost universally compatible, provided that your gizmo can be … Read more

Grab an iPod Shuffle for $29 shipped

As an semiregular jogger, I'm gonna make a bold statement: The iPod Shuffle is the single best MP3 player for runners. I'll explain why in a minute, but for now, here's the deal: Apple has refurbished iPod Shuffles for $29 shipped.

That's for the 1GB silver model only. A blue one will run you $39, which has been the price on these refurbs for as long as I can remember.

The Shuffle comes with earphones, a dock, and everything else you'd find in a brand-new model--including Apple's one-year warranty. (The only thing you don'… Read more

Five bargains less than $10

Got a sawbuck to spare? For no more than 10 smackers, you can walk away with any of these five goodies. The only challenge is deciding which one to get.

Amazon MP3 has U2's just-released new album, "No Line on the Horizon," for $3.99. iTunes price: $9.99. (If you've never checked out Amazon's MP3 store, you owe it to yourself.) Buy.com has a Targus Stow-N-Go Wireless Optical Mouse for $9.99 shipped. Perfect for notebooks, the mouse features a USB receiver that tucks away underneath when not in use. iTunes has the … Read more