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Updated: Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player w/ 3 Months of Netflix for $35

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Updated: Best Buy has the Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player for $35 with Free Shipping for a limited time. They are no longer bundle 3-months of Netflix Streaming Video Service for Free anymore. It comes with a bundled  3-months of Netflix Streaming Video Service again.

The Chromecast plugs into any HDTV with an HDMI port and connects to your wireless network, allowing you to control it with your existing smartphone, tablet, or laptop. Send your favorites from Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and Chrome to your TV with the press of a button.

The Google Play Store also has the Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player for $35, but they are no longer offering it with the 3-months of Netflix Streaming Video Service. Shipping adds $3.99. Ships in 2 – 3 weeks.

Virgin Mobile U600 3G/4G Prepaid USB Adapter for $34.88

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virginmobileu600usbstickWalmart has the contract-free Virgin Mobile U600 3G/4G Prepaid USB Adapter for $34.88 (69.99 – 35.11 instant savings) for a limited time. Shipping adds $3.97 or you can opt to have it shipping to a local Walmart store or FedEx Office locations for pickup for Free.

Amazon also has the contract-free Virgin Mobile U600 3G/4G Prepaid USB Adapter for $34.88 (69.99 – 35.11 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time.

This U600 USB stick allows you to switch between 3G and 4G networks depending on available coverage and provides 32MB RAM and 128MB ROM. This Franklin U600 stick utilizes a USB 2.0 interface. Your U600 USB stick includes a Connection Manager that makes installation easy and gets you connected fast. Monthly plans start at $35 per month (or $5/day) without a contract.

PNY Compact Attaché 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $7.99

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pnyattacheusbdriveBest Buy has the PNY 16GB Compact Attaché USB Flash Drive in Black/White, model no. P-FD16GCOM-GE, for $7.99 (29.99 – 22 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time.

Best Buy also has PNY 16GB Compact Attaché USB Flash Drive in Blue, model no. P-FD16GCOMB-GE, for $8.99 (29.99 – 21 instant savings) with Free Shipping for limited time.

Access up to 16GB of media on the go with this PNY Compact Attaché P-FD16GCOMB-GE flash drive that features read speeds up to 14MB/sec. and write speeds up to 4MB/sec. for fast data transfer. The capless design simplifies connectivity.

Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon for $98, 4S for $39

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iPhone5Walmart retail stores are offering the Apple iPhone 5 Smartphone on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint starting at $98 (199 – 101 instant savings) with two year service agreement for a limited time. [Store locator]

Walmart retail stores are also offering the Apple iPhone 4S Smartphone on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint starting at $39 (99 – 60 instant savings) with two year service agreement for a limited time.

The iPhone 5 features a 4″ Retina display, the powerful A6 chip, an 8.0MP iSight camera with panorama and 1080p HD video recording, ultrafast wireless, Siri, iOS 6 and iCloud. Yet it’s the thinnest, lightest iPhone ever.

The iPhone 4S is powered by Apple’s A5 dual-core processor and features an all new 8-megapixel camera which is capable of recording 1080p HD video at 30 fps with image stabilization. It’s also the first phone to intelligently switch between two antennas, so call quality is better and it doubles the maximum HSDPA data speeds to 14.4 Mbps. It runs the new iOS 6 with iCloud effortless, and seamless backing up and managing your data wirelessly. It also features AirPlay Mirroring, Siri voice-activated intelligent assistant that helps you get things done, and much more.

AT&T and Sprint wireless is selling the Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone direct for $100 (199 – 99 instant savings) with two year service agreement for a limited time.

ASUS VG248QE 24″ 144Hz 1ms LCD 3D Monitor w/ Built-in Speakers for $239.99 – EXP 9/4/2013

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asusvg248qemonitorFor its newsletter subscribers only, NewEgg has the ASUS VG248QE 24″ 144Hz 3D-capable LED-Backlit LCD Monitor for $239.99 (309.99 – 40 instant savings – 30 coupon) with Free Shipping for a limited time. To get discount, use the coupon code: EMCXMVL55 at checkout. Coupon expires September 4, 2013.

A perfect blend of performance, design idea and technology innovations, the ASUS VG248QE monitor delivers the ultimate in visual brilliance and 3D Full HD excitement demanded by high end gamers and movie enthusiasts. It features 1920×1080 (1080p) native resolution and 144Hz rapid refresh rate for ultra-smooth action. What you see on this monitor looks fantastic, thanks to 80,000,000:1 contrast ratio and 1ms response time. Splendid Video Intelligence Technology automatically optimizes the picture quality for different application environments at a press of hotkey. An array of connectors enables it to play nice with various A/V equipment. Matching your exceptional visual enjoyment, a pair of stereo speakers are built right in to produce dynamic sound without additional devices.

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50% Off O’Reilly Tech DRM-free eBooks, 60% Off Purchase of $100 Or More – EXP 9/10/2013

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oreillyO’Reilly is offering 50% off on all ebooks & videos as part of their Back to (Tech) School Sale for a limited time. Plus, save 60% off orders of $100 or more. To get discount, use the coupon code: B2S3 at checkout. This deal can not be combined with other offers. Offer does not apply to Print, or “Print & Ebook” bundle pricing. Deal expires September 10, 2013, 5:00 am pst.

O’Reilly offers over 7000 ebooks and videos from top technology publishers. Ebooks and videos from oreilly.com are DRM-free. You get free lifetime access, multiple formats, and free updates.

Today Only: Lenovo LI2721S 27″ HD IPS LCD Monitor for $249.99 – EXP 9/1/2013

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lenovoli2721smonitorToday only, Sep 1, 2013, NewEgg has the Lenovo 27″ HD LED-Backlight IPS LCD Monitor, model no. LI2721S, for $249.99 (349.99 – 80 instant savings – 20 coupon) with Free Shipping for a limited time. To get discount, use the coupon code: EMCYTZT4094 at checkout.

The super slim and stylish Lenovo LI2721s W allows edge-to-edge viewing. Its fully functional 27in. screen with IPS technology offers unparalleled visual quality from any angle. And the durable grade A+ glass and non-reflective screen ensure perfect clarity. It features 1920 x 1080 native resolution (1080P), 14ms response time, smart metal stand, magic touch controls, and D-sub, DVI, HDMI inputs.
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Pogoplug Mobile WiFi Streaming Device for $14.99

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Adorama through eBay has the Pogoplug Mobile Wireless Multimedia Streaming Device, model no. POGO-V4-A1-01, for 14.99 with Free Shipping for a limited time.

The Pogoplug Mobile stream your entire media library to your smartphone and tablet. Watch movies, listen to music and view photos on your mobile device. Automatically back up your device to your Pogoplug at home while on the road. It connects directly to your wireless network or router and includes free apps for Android and iOS. It features 1 USB 2.0 port and 1 SD card slot.

Motorola Moto X Android Smartphone for Verizon for $139.99

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motoxVerizon Wireless has the Motorola Moto X Smartphone for Verizon Wireless in black, model no. VZ – XT1060, for $139.99 (contract-free: $599.99, carrier subsidized: $199.99 – 60 instant savings) with two service agreement for a limited time. To get discount, use the coupon code: VERIZON30 at checkout. Free two-day shipping.

The Motorola Moto X features a 4.7″ AMOLED touchscreen display, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 802.11n wireless, 10-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, 2-megapixel front facing camera, Bluetooth 4.0 LE + EDR, Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), and Voice activation allows you to navigate features with spoken commands.

Samsung PN51F5300 51″ 600Hz 1080P Plasma HDTV w/ $125 GC for $649.99

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samsungpn51f5300hdtvDell has the Samsung 51″ 600Hz 1080P Plasma HDTV, model no. PN51F5300, bundled with a $125 Dell gift card for $649.99 with Free Shipping for a limited time. The gift card will be sent through email 10 to 20 days after purchase.

The Samsung Plasma TV F5300 is designed for those seeking a great cinematic performance without having to bust the bank. You’ll enjoy a stunning, 1080p HD viewing experience that’s enhanced by our Real Black Panel, 600Hz Subfield Motion and Wide Color Enhancer Plus. Clear Image Panel delivers striking contrasts between deep black levels and bright whites while 600Hz Subfield Motion captures the crisp detail of high-speed action. Wide Color Enhancer Plus expands the color range to capture every vibrant hue, just as the director intended. It features native resolution of 1920×1080 (1080P), 600Hz subfield drive, a USB port, and two HDMI inputs.

Blast-A-Way for the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad for FREE (Only 9 Codes)

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blastawayWe have 9 codes to get Illusion Labs’s Blast-A-Way (iTunes Link) for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad in the iTunes App Store for FREE ($4.99 Value).

The first to redeem them in the iTunes App Store gets it. Codes can be redeemed in iTunes on the computer or any iOS device. To redeem on a Mac or PC: open iTunesand click on the iTunes Store, click the “Redeem” link on the top right, and enter code. To redeem on a iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad: open the App Store, scroll to the bottom, tap the “Redeem” link, and enter code. Further details on how to redeem codes can be found here. These codes expires November 5, 2013. The Codes:

  • 6AJNAMLLHKJJ
  • 9M6PPT4ETRJY
  • JMA3XRK6JP34
  • 7YJWYX3YMN33
  • XELYKYRWN4MK
  • ENERPFNH4NFN
  • 9W49WEM63L7N
  • FRWX3NNF3L6Y
  • 6F9AK4N7PKHK

Help three robot heroes save the lost Boxies throughout the many levels made of wood, metal, fabric, stone and plastic. To accomplish this honourable mission they have to use bombs, teleporters, rebuilders, colorizers, portals, color gates and more, found in and around the levels.

If you love to use your brain capacity to solve clever puzzles, to save helpless creatures, to blow things to pieces, then Blast-A-Way is definitely a game for you! A true 3D physics puzzler like nothing you have ever seen before. Young or old this game will bring you hours of satisfaction and joy through problem solving and skill trials as well as plenty of laughs along the way.

Blast-A-Way is a unique, slow-paced Adventure-Puzzler set out in a beautiful and stylistic 3D environment. Blast-A-Way is created by the Swedish studio Illusion Labs, who previously brought you Touchgrind, Touchgrind BMX, the original Labyrinth games and other titles such as Sway and Foosball.

SwiftKey 4 Keyboard for Android for FREE

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swiftkeySwiftKey has their SwiftKey 4.2 Keyboard for Android in the Amazon AppApp Store for FREE (regularly $4.99) for a limited time.

SwiftKey replaces the touchscreen keyboard on your phone with one that understands how words work together, giving the world’s most accurate autocorrect – and predicting your next word before you press a key.

The keyboard learns as you use it to make corrections and predictions based on the way that you write. It can learn from your Gmail, Facebook, Twitter or blog to make its insights even more personalized. You can also enable up to three languages simultaneously, for true multi-lingual typing. It also backs up and syncs your personal language insights seamlessly up to date across all your devices.

Switch seamlessly between tapping and gesture typing with our new SwiftKey Flow feature. It combines the mind-reading capabilities of SwiftKey with the speed of gliding your fingers across the screen. With ‘Flow Through Space’, you can also enter entire phrases without lifting your finger from the screen, simply by sliding to the space bar between words.

Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G Android Smartphone for Verizon for $99.99

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samsunggalaxynote2smartphoneBest Buy has the Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G Android Smartphone for Verizon in White or Titanium Gray for $99.99 (contract-free: 649.99 , carrier subsidized: 249.99 – 150 instant savings) with two service agreement for a limited time. Upgraders on can get it for the same price ($99.99). Free two-day shipping.

Amazon also has the Samsung Galaxy Note II 4G Android Smartphone for Sprint in White or Titanium Gray for $99.99 (contract-free: 649.99 , carrier subsidized: 149.99 – 50 instant savings) with two service agreement for a limited time. Free two-day shipping.

Samsung Galaxy Note II brings a whole new category of smartphones to Sprint. This high-performance device boasts many rich features and is indispensable when it comes to entertainment and productivity thanks to an enhanced S Pen hover experience, intuitive software, and elegant hardware features. Touch, hover, scribble, and speak—the Note II offers multiple tactile ways to interact. Capture and create with the innovative S Pen and preloaded apps like S Memo and S Note. Enjoy multitasking, intuitive interactions, customizable home screens, and more on the latest Google OS Android 4.1, Jelly Bean and the Samsung TouchWiz platform. With the latest HD Super AMOLED Plus technology powering the Note II’s 5.5-inch 720P display, images are bigger, clearer, and brighter than ever allowing you to view color-rich movies, photos, presentations, and gaming. With Note II performance and power are automatic, thanks to Samsung’s Exynos 1.6 Ghz quad-core processor, a long-lasting battery, and blazing fast 4G LTE network speeds.

Road Inc. – Legendary Cars on the iPad for FREE

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roadinclegendarycarsPyrolia has Road Inc. – Legendary Cars (iTunes Link) for the iPad in the iTunes App Store for FREE (regularly $9.99) for a limited time.

Road Inc. is a fully interactive Anthology of Cars that marries the cutting edge of digital technology to traditional publishing craftsmanship.

Conceived and produced specifically for the iPad, Road Inc. directs to a new dimension for digital content. Richer than the heaviest book, deeper than a video collection, more immersive than a game, Road Inc. offers users a whole new way of experiencing this most rich and fascinating of subject areas – Classic cars!

GPlayer for the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad for FREE

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Ginkgo Tech has GPlayer (iTunes Link) for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad in the iTunes App Store for FREE for a limited time.

GPlayer plays most video file formats on your iOS device, that many not be natively supported by Apple. It can supports up to 720P mkv file on iPad 2 and can play XVID/DIVX AVI, WMV, RMVB, ASF, H264, MKV, TS, M2TS and many others without a problem. It also supports soft subtitles as well (SMI, ASS, SUB, SRT, TXT, & more).