Amazon is having The Big Deal sale, where they cut up to 90% off a selection of over 900 ebooks for a limited time. Choose from many titles from the the “Big Six” publishers, including customer favorites, editors’ picks, mysteries and thrillers, fiction, nonfiction, health, and romance – with many as low as 99-cents. Deal expires July 27, 2011.
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Amazon Now Offers Kindle eTextbook Rentals for Up To 80% Off List Price
Amazon is now offering Kindle eTextbook rentals for up to 80% off list price of a printed textbook. You can rent for the minimum length, typically 30 days, with 360 days maximum, and you can extend your rental by as little as 1 day as many times as you want and just pay for the added days. In the middle of a rental if you feel you would like to own the textbook, Amazon will allow you to apply your full rental fee towards the purchase, so no brainner if you were already thinking of buying a Kindle copy. Notes and highlighting can also be performed on rentals and those are accessible even with the retal period has expired.
Note that a Kindle reader (FREE for PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, Android device, Windows Phone 7, Blackberry) or Kindle-enabled device is required to download and read these eBooks.
The Career Explorer's Journal eBook for Kindle for FREE
Amazon has The Career Explorer’s Journal eBook for the Kindle for FREE for a limited time.
Whether you are just starting out, half-way through, near the end of your career, returning to work or gearing up for a big step into the unknown, The Career Explorer’s Journal invites you to explore and discover for yourself where you want your career to go.
Every career journey is unique but that doesn’t mean you have to travel alone. The Career Explorer’s Journal allows you to compare notes and share experiences with famous figures from the past as well as modern-day career explorers just like you. Forging a close link with explorers and exploring, you’ll find plenty of support and encouragement on your personal journey towards confident career decisions and important discoveries that keep you moving forward.
The Career Explorer’s Journal joins each reader on a brand new journey. It gives you the time, space and encouragement to reflect on the past, present and future of your relationship with work. You’ll find new knowledge and new experiences all within your grasp, as well as new ways to support what you think and what you do, with first-hand evidence that you reveal for yourself.
Each reader will have their own reasons for going on a journey like this but the same thing is likely to inspire every one from start to finish: a growing sense of trust and confidence in where you want your career to go.
Weedend HDTV Sale Roundup -Huge Discounts- Vizio RazorLED 47" for $799.99, Panasonic VIERA 55" Plasma for $1,179.99, & Many More Deals
Huge discounts on high definition televisions this weekend. Choose from 32″ to 55″; Plasma, LCD, or LED; 3D-ready and/or internet-connected; LG, Panasonic, Samsung, or Vizio – there’s one for everyone!
- Amazon has the Vizio Razor LED 32″ LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD HDTV, model no. E320VP, for $299.99 (399.99 – 100 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. This HDTV features a 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 9ms response time, edge-lit LED backlight, USB port, Energy Star rated, 2 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
- Amazon has Vizio 32″ 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV, model no. E322VL, for $349.99 (469.99 – 120 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. This HDTV features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 60Hz refresh rate, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, Vizio Internet Apps (including Netflix), USB port, Energy Star rated, 2 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
- Walmart has the Vizio RazorLED 47″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit HDTV, model no. M470VT, for $799.99 (999.99 – 200 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. This HDTV features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 8ms response time, USB port, Energy Star rated, 4 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
- Walmart has the Vizio 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV, model no. E550VL, for $899 (1,099 – 200 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. This HDTV features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 1 USB ports, Energy Star rated, 3 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
- Fry’s Electronics has the LG 55″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HDTV, model no. 55LV5500, for $969 (2,099.99 – 1,130.99 instant savings) for a limited time. Shipping adds $119.99, or choose free in-store pickup. Price is only reveled at the final stage of checkout. This HDTV features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, LG Magic Motion Remote, Smart TV Internet streaming, two USB ports, Energy Star rated, 4 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
- TigerDirect has the Panasonic VIERA 55″ 1080p 3D Widescreen Plasma HDTV, model no. TC-P55ST30, for $1,179.99 (1,439.99 – 260 coupon) for a limited time. Shipping adds $49. To get discount, use the coupon code: LHV36493 at checkout. This HDTV features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 600Hz sub-field drive, 3D Ready, Wi-Fi, streams internet content, three USB ports, Energy Star rated, 4 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
- Amazon has the Samsung 55″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen HDTV, model no. UN55D6000, for $1,354.99 (2,099.99 – 745 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. Price is only reveled at the final stage of checkout. This HDTV features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 120Hz refresh rate, 5,000,000:1 Dynamic contrast ratio, Samsung Smart TV software including Samsung Apps, three USB ports, Energy Star rated, 4 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
- Dell has the Vizio XVT TruLED 55″ 240Hz 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD HDTV, model no. VF552XVT, for $1,299.99 (1,999.99 – 700 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time.This HDTV features a 1920 x 1080 (1080p) native resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate, 2,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, LED backlighting with local dimming, 802.11n wireless and Ethernet connectivity, Vizio Internet App support (for streaming Netflix, Amazon VOD, and more), Bluetooth-enabled remote with sliding QWERTY keypad, three USB ports, Energy Star rated, 5 HDMI ports, PC input, and component video input.
ViewSonic ViewBook VB730 7-Inch Android Tablet for $229.99
Amazon has the ViewSonic‘s VewBook 7-Inch Android Wi-Fi Tablet, model no. VB730, in black for $229.99 (299 – 69.01 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time.
Get all the entertainment power of a full featured media Tablet from ViewSonic’s new ViewBook 730, with the convenience and portability of an e-reader. Access Amazon Kindle, Appstore, MP3 Downloads, Shopping, Audible and IMDB, Mediafly, TuneIn Radio and more. Do it all with one compact device that fits your hand and your budget. This right sized tablet gives you just what you need. Incredibly easy to use with integrated software and services, ViewBook 730 redefines the 7″ (800×480) tablet. It features powerful 1GHz Arm Cortex-A8, 512MB RAM, 802.11 b/g WLAN and Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, 8GB Storage capacity and expandable memory up to 32GB for Micro SD card, and much more.
Students Renew Your Amazon Prime Service for $39 & Get Unlimited Movie Streaming, Newbies Get 1st Year FREE
Amazon is offering students that enrolled in a FREE year of Prime Service the opportunity to renew for $39 (a $79 value) for a limited time. To be eligible for this deal, you must be a student with a valid .edu email address. With the renew, Amazon will also include access to their unlimited instant streaming of movies and television shows, which were previously excluded. Amazon’s is also letting you auto-renew your account at the $39 rate for three years.
Amazon Prime service scores you:
- Unlimited FREE Two-Day Shipping on textbooks and millions of other items
- No minimum order size
- Upgrades to One-Day shipping for $3.99/item
- unlimited instant streaming of movies and television shows
NOTE: Amazon is still offering students new to their Prime Service a FREE year. The Free offering excludes unlimited instant streaming though.
Amazon Kindle Global 3G WiFi 6″ eBook Reader w/ Special Offers for $139, Wifi Only for $114
Amazon has their Kindle eBook Reader with Free 3G (global) + Wi-Fi with Special Offers, in graphite or white for $139 (was $164) with Free Shipping for a limited time. To get the Kindle 3G with Special Offers with the new low price, be sure to select the correct model before adding to chart. Special offers and sponsored screensavers display on the Kindle screensaver and on the bottom of the home screen — they don’t interrupt reading and does not appear you are reading.
The Amazon Kindle features improved crisper and darker fonts, 21% smaller body while keeping the same 6″ size reading area, 15% lighter than previous version (8.7 ounces – less than a paperback), a single charge lasts up to one month with wireless off, doubled the storage (4gb or up to 3,500 Books), built in wifi and Free 3G Wireless (No monthly payments, no annual contract), 20% faster page turns, a more enhanced PDF reader, and a new WebKit-Based browser.
Amazon has the Kindle eBook Reader Wifi model with Special Offers in graphite for $114 with Free Shipping.
Harry Potter Collector’s Handbook for the Kindle for FREE
Amazon has the Harry Potter Collector’s Handbook for the Kindle for FREE (17.99 – 17.99 instant savings) for a limited time.
The Harry Potter Collector’s Handbook is filled with colorful images and current values of licensed products based on the famous boy wizard and his charming chums and nefarious foes. It includes 1,000+ spellbinding listings, pictures, and secondary market values.
Today Only: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Soundtrack for $6.99 – EXP 7/12/2011
Today only: Amazon has Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Soundtrack with making of video and digital booklet as a download for $6.99 (14.99 – 8 instant savings) for a limited time. This is 25-track soundtrack album and is released today. Deal expires July 12, 2011.
OBi100 VoIP Telephone Adapter and Voice Service Bridge w/ Google Voice Support for $39.99 – EXP 7/11/2011
Amazon has the OBi100 VoIP Telephone Adapter and Voice Service Bridge for $39.99 (59.99 – 20 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time. Deal expires July 11, 2011.
The OBi100 is perfect for customers who do not have a traditional telco phone service and want the savings and simplicity of using a VoIP service for all their calls. It has one phone port and supports Google Voice, SIP & OBiTALK VoIP services. OBi can use the web and social networking tools to bring everything and everybody together to speak freely and even for free! When it makes sense, the OBi100 can use the Internet and OBiTALK between OBi users. In this case, a traditional phone service is never needed to make the connections. Talking becomes truly free. You can put the “social” back into social networking. So Many Features! – OBiTALK Web Portal: The OBiTALK Web Portal allows you to manage your OBi endpoints and your Circle of Trust. There is also a utility which helps OBi users configure devices for optimum savings and access applications which make using OBi even more convenient. – OBi Circles of Trust: The OBiTALK Web Portal is where you can set-up Circles of Trust. This provide a means to team-up with other people who have OBi devices and endpoints so that everyone’s calls can be made as inexpensively as possible.
OBiAPP for PC: Soft Phone Integration Works with Your Existing Services: VoIP (Google Voice and SIP). Call Forwarding on All Calls, Busy Calls, Forward on No Answer, Caller ID – Name & Number, Call Waiting, Call Transfer, Block by Caller ID, Automatic Call Back,Call Return, Do Not Disturb, Conference Calling, Anonymous Calling, Message Waiting Indication – Visual and Tone Based,and Speed Dialing.
Incubus "Adolescents" MP3 Single on Amazon for FREE

Amazon has Incubus’ “Adolescents” MP3 single for FREE ($1.29 value) for a limited time. This track is off their Adolescents album and was released back in April.
$25 Off at MYHABIT, Amazon's Fashion Flash Sale Site – EXP 8/1/2011
MYHABIT is offering $25 off any purchase with no minimum purchase required. To get discount, use the coupon code: SUMMER25 at checkout. Coupon expires August 1, 2011. Free Shipping and Free Returns applies to all orders.
MYHABIT is Amazon’s new private fashion sale site offering up to 60% off hand-picked styles from designer & boutique brands, featuring apparel, shoes, jewelry and accessories. New sale events start every day and typically run for 72 hours; product inventory is limited and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Customers who sign up to the site to become members will discover products and be able to make purchases. Signing up is Free and easy, and it is possible to use your Amazon.com credentials to sign in.
Preorder: Braveheart & Gladiator on Blu-ray for $18.99

Amazon is taking preorders for Braveheart & Gladiator on Blu-ray for $18.99 (26.98 – 7.99 instant savings) for a limited time. Shipping is Free for Prime Members or when you pad your order to $25 or more for non-Prime Members, else it’s $2.98. Braveheart & Gladiator are both being digitally remastered for HD and will feature never-before-seen special features, exclusive content, enhanced sound track, interactive features, and much more. It schedule to ship August 2, 2011.
Today Only: Doodle Fit for Android for FREE – EXP 6/30/2011
Today only: Advanced Mobile Applications LTD has Doodle Fit in the Amazon AppApp Store for FREE for a limited time. Deal expires June 30, 2011.
The object of Doodle Fit seems simple enough. For each level, you must place a set of differently shaped blocks into a given shape. You drag blocks in and out of the shape in search for the layout that covers the whole shape. You cannot flip the blocks around as you do in Tetris, however. A level is complete when all blocks have been used and there’s no more free space in the shape.
Your Shape Fitness Evolved for Xbox 360 Kinect for $29.99
Amazon has UBI Soft’s Your Shape Fitness Evolved for Xbox 360 Kinect for $29.99 (49.99 – 20 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time.
Your Shape Fitness Evolved is a fitness-simulation game for Xbox 360 that is designed to deliver a 3D, controller-free fitness simulation experience like no other. Built around the camera, depth sensors and multi-array microphone of the Microsoft Kinect sensor peripheral,* the game allows for real-time motion capture of the players movements, facial recognition and both voice and interactive menu commands. This combined with Ubisoft’s Player Projection Technology, which enables the Kinect sensor to track up to a million data points on the player’s body, results in low lag and total player immersion in what is destined to be the most challenging fitness-simulation game to date. Additional features include: in-game instructors, multiple exercise classes, workouts created by real experts, progress tracking and multiplayer support.
