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Today Only: Refurbished Amazon Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device w/ Global 3G for $199.99 – EXP 12/22/2011

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Today only, December 22, 2011, Woot has the refurbished Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device in graphite for $199.99 (379 if new) for a limited time. Shipping adds $5.

The Kindle DX features an improved e-ink display, 4GB internal storage, integrated 3G global wireless connection (NO monthly cost required), 5-way controller, text-to-speech, Whispersync (this acts as a virtual bookmark to sync your location across multiple Kindles), PDF support, and more. . It measures 0.38″-thick with a 9.7″ screen, and weighs in at just under 19 ounces.

MBA Learning Solutions: Strategy Management 2.0 on the iPad for FREE

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Intersog has MBA Learning Solutions: Strategy Management 2.0 (iTunes Link) for the iPad in the iTunes App Store for FREE (regularly $29.99) for a limited time.

MBA Learning Solutions: Strategy Management 2.0 is the new professional standard for mobile finance focused education. Download this dynamic new learning tool to Master every aspect of developing, analyzing, and implementing successfully competitive business strategies today.

MBA Learning Solutions: Strategy Management 2.0 utilizes a full professional-level textbook as well as multiple interactive features to teach modern professionals how to develop competitive business strategies. The app includes helpful flashcards and knowledge exams that test users’ newly acquired management knowledge as well.

Amazon Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device w/ Global 3G for $259

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Amazon has the Kindle DX Wireless Reading Device in graphite for $259 (379 – 120 instant savings) with Free Shipping for a limited time.

The Kindle DX features an improved e-ink display, 4GB internal storage, integrated 3G global wireless connection (NO monthly cost required), 5-way controller, text-to-speech, Whispersync (this acts as a virtual bookmark to sync your location across multiple Kindles), PDF support, and more. . It measures 0.38″-thick with a 9.7″ screen, and weighs in at just under 19 ounces.

1-Year Online Subscription to 2012 U.S. News College Compass for FREE – EXP 9/16/2011

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 Courtesy of Google, U.S. News is offering 1-Year Online Subscription to 2012 College Compass for FREE for a limited. Deal expires September 16, 2011.

U.S. News College Compass includes expanded profiles and advanced search for 1,600 colleges, including entering class stats (SAT Scores & GPAs), comprehensive financial aid info (average award packages), and much more.

$29.99 Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for Students

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windows7proMicrosoft is still offering qualifying U.S. college and university students downloads of Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $29.99. See the complete list of eligibility requirements and qualifying educational institutions.

Microsoft is also still offering students a downloadable version of its Microsoft Office Professional Academic 2010 for $99.95. This suite includes Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, and OneNote.

1 Year of Epocrates Essentials for Medical Students for FREE

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For current medical students, Epocrates is offering a FREE ($159 value) 1-year subscription to Epocrates Essentials, a popular premium mobile application for drug, disease, and diagnostic tools you need at the point-of-care. To get this deal, you must be currently enrolled, and able to provide a valid id from an accredited United States medical school, if requested. Epocrates Essentials is compatible with iPhone/iPod touch, Google Android, BlackBerry OS, Palm OS and Windows Mobile platforms. This deal is only Free for the first 2 weeks of August.

GRE Vocabulary Accelerator for the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad for FREE

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BrainscapeBy Brainscape has GRE Vocabulary Accelerator (iTunes Link) in the iTunes App Store for FREE for a limited time.

RECENT #1 RANKED EDUCATION APP – Improve your GRE vocabulary FASTER than with any other vocab app. Applying the latest in cognitive science techniques, Brainscape helps you efficiently learn over 2,000 “dynamic flashcards” covering both vocabulary words and their roots.

The Brainscape team is made up of former executives from The Princeton Review and Kaplan, as well as cognitive scientists formerly with Columbia and Yale. Our mission is to make learning easier and more convenient. Rather than creating frivolous games or distracting quizzes to try to make learning “fun,” Brainscape provides a scientifically optimized algorithm to repeat flashcards in just the right pattern for your brain’s maximum absorption, based on YOUR confidence. Brainscape makes sure that your study time is used as efficiently as possible, because – let’s face it – you are busy!

Amazon Now Offers Kindle eTextbook Rentals for Up To 80% Off List Price

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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.

Students Renew Your Amazon Prime Service for $39 & Get Unlimited Movie Streaming, Newbies Get 1st Year FREE

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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.

Apple Back to School Sale: Buy a Mac, Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card – EXP 9/20/2011

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Apple is having their annual back-to-school sale, purchase a MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac from the Apple Store for Education and receive a FREE $100 iTunes Gift Card for a limited time. All Macs sold through the Apple Store for Education are discounted. Back to School Gift cards are included in your order when purchased at an Apple Retail Store or Apple Online Store. If you buy at a campus store, you’ll need to submit your claim online and get your code via email. The $100 Back to School Gift Card can be used in the Mac App Store, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBookstore. This offer is valid only for qualified students, teachers, and staff and expires September 20, 2011. Limit one rebate per customer.

Apple Back to School Sale: Buy a Mac, Get a $100 iTunes Gift Card – EXP 9/20/2011

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Apple is having their annual back-to-school sale, purchase a MacBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, or iMac from the Apple Store for Education and receive a FREE $100 iTunes Gift Card for a limited time. All Macs sold through the Apple Store for Education are discounted. Back to School Gift cards are included in your order when purchased at an Apple Retail Store or Apple Online Store. If you buy at a campus store, you’ll need to submit your claim online and get your code via email. The $100 Back to School Gift Card can be used in the Mac App Store, the iTunes Store, the App Store, and the iBookstore. This offer is valid only for qualified students, teachers, and staff and expires September 20, 2011. Limit one rebate per customer.

GRE Connect on the iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad for FREE

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Watermelon Express has GRE Connect (iTunes Link) in the iTunes App Store for FREE (regualrly $24.99) for a very limited time.

The GRE Connect features tons and tons of content; over 1,000+ questions (fully explained), 5 diagnostic tests with detailed statistics, 500+ pages of review material, 4000 words in flashcard format. It also offers real-time feedback and performance analysis for overall performance (score and time), category level progress report, and percentile scores comparing your score with other app users. All app data can be synced with their desktop app which is 70% off for a limited time.