For $35 shipped (note that LogicBuy shows this as available for $25 but the price appears to have risen $10) it’s hard to beat this Jensen iPod Digital Music System for casual users. The reviews are somewhat mixed on the quality but if you have kids who have iPods who have  holiday wish lists that have “iPod sound system” on them  – this could be worth a look. According to the specifications this is compatible with any of the iPod’s that dock including the Touch (if the iPhone fits you’ll likely have to manually put it into airplane mode to avoid interference).

You’ll enjoy both FM and AM radio reception, along with digital music from your iPod or other MP3 player, and a full-featured alarm clock, too. Any dockable iPod fits into the docking port on top of the unit, and charges while you listen. Non-dockable iPod models, along with other digital music players and portable CD players connect through the auxiliary line-in jack and included patch cable.

JENSEN Docking Digital Music System for iPod – $35 shipped via GearSponsor LogicBuy

It’s amazing how much use you’ll find for a Netbook. Despite buying a Netbook thinking I’d use it only to  browse the web from my couch I’ve used my Acer Aspire One to initiate remote desktop sessions, download files, test Windows updates – and do some couch surfing. The battery life of Netbooks  is usually better than more powerful (and power hungry) laptops. While the processor, memory and speed generally won’t support crunching huge spreadsheets Netbooks can be useful for situations where you don’t need the full horsepower of a regular laptop. GearSponsor LogicBuy has found a deal on the Lenovo S10-2 Netbook that brings the cost to an affordable $275. Specifications include: Atom N270 1.6GHz processor, 10.1″ WSVGA LED LCD screen ; 1GB DDR2 RAM ; 160GB hard drive and Windows XP Home SP3. If you’re not quite ready for a new laptop but would like a small lightweight device for web browsing and light Windows application work – this could be your answer.

Lenovo S10-2 – $275 via GearSponsor LogicBuy

Lenovo is just starting to ship their 11.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad U150 LED-backlit Laptop (690968U). It comes pre-loaded with Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS, Pentium Dual-core SU4100 1.3GHz; 3GB DDR3; 11.6″ HD WXGA LED. GearSponsor LogicBuy spotted a coupon code (USPBANNERS) that lets you buy it for $699 – 10% off coupon = $629.10 plus FREE shipping. The newest U-series ultra-portable from Lenovo is 0.75″ thin and under 3lbs. To get this deal follow the link below and be sure to let us know how you like it!

Lenovo IdeaPad U150 $629

Many people shy away from off-brand accessories. Not me. I’ve bought chargers and cases and all manners of doo-dads for my gadgets from street vendors in New York for dirt cheap prices. And most importantly my gadgets have lived through the use of non-OEM approved devices. Obviously that’s not true for all accessories and purchasing overpriced accessories what the manufacture recommends is certain a good idea – for the manufacturer. But there are times when off-brand accessories can save you a ton of money. Take for example a couple deals that GearSponsor Logicbuy has pointed out. Accessory site Handheld Items has this 8800 mAh lithium-ion batter for $41 (after 30% coupon) and a 2-in-1 car charger (micro-USB) plus extra cigarette lighter outlet for a little over $6. Use coupon code 30bboff for 30% off BlackBerry accessories. I also found the 30% off worked on at least the other two items I mentioned above – so have fun exploring and saving.

Handheld Items via GearSponsor Logicbuy

Still on the fence about when you’ll upgrade your Windows desktop computer? Today’s hardware deal  could be the upgrade you’ve waited for. It’s an HP Elite e9250t Core i5 Desktop PC. Windows 7 64 bit is pre-installed, 512MB ATI Radeon HD 4350 video graphics, 7.1ch Audio; DVD+/-RW LightScribe. Inside is 6GB DDR3 RAM; 500GB Hard Drive; Gigabit Ethernet. Free 15 month Norton Internet Security subscription is included. Add to cart & apply coupon code SVNY56474 to get the final $775 price.

HP Pavilion Elite e9250t – $775 via GearSponsor LogicBuy

I stopped into my local Best Buy this afternoon and was amazed at the great selection  of prepaid cellular phones. As recently as a year ago the prepaid phone aisle was limited to cheap plastic throwaways. Fast forward to now, and the shelves are lined with current model BlackBerry and Motorola phones available on no contract prepaid plans.   Boost Mobile has been one of the leaders in selling affordable prepaid phones that don’t make you ashamed to use them in public.  Last week we looked at the i465 (great texting device and solid call quality). This week we’re looking at the Boost Mobile i9. It’s essentially a Motorola Razr fitted with the walkie talkie feature that Boost is known for. What’s amazing about this phone is that it’s one of the thinnest flip phones that Boost has ever offered. Continue Reading

Dell Small Business has a real steal for anyone that’s in the market for a smallish high-def LCD TV. GearSponsor LogicBuy notes  the Samsung 2494SW 24-inch 1080p HDMI LCD Monitor is going for $259.99 – plug in the 20% off coupon code: K9K2253HCF96V2 (expires 11/11 or after first 1,500 uses) = $207.99 plus FREE shipping. That’s about $80 cheaper than what I could find on Amazon.

Samsung 2494SW 24-inch 1080p HDMI LCD Monitor

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I’m a big fan of getting outside and walking. I find that listening to music or podcasts helps to pass the time, so like most people with MP3 players I always take my iPhone or Zune HD with me. I have recently started carrying my Zune HD because I love Zune Pass, which provides for nearly unlimited music downloads and automatically creates artist mixes – even from music I don’t own. WaterField’s new suede jacket is the perfect fit for my Zune HD. It’s thin enough to act as a shield and fits inside other WaterField cases. Continue Reading

Amazon has this Garmin Nuvifone G60 available for $99 after the obligatory 2 year service agreement. The phone’s primarily for Garmin lovers who prefer the interface of their beloved GPS device over  competing smartphone’s with similar (free) services. The 3.5-inch anti-glare, resistive touchscreen display is big enough to easily see your maps – and there’s 65K colors and 272 x 480 WQVGA resolution. Given that some of the early Droid reviews have given meh reviews to the map feature maybe the Garmin will have a fighting chance competing against free.

Garmin Nuvifone G60 via Gearsponsor Logicbuy

This 42″ LG Plasma TV is an intriguing deal for a few reasons. First it includes a Panasonic Blu-ray player and hook-up kit – both expensive options that many buyers will need. Secondly it includes free shipping- order it from here just to watch the UPS guy lug all 112 lbs up your steps. The site claims that if purchased separately you could expect to pay over $800 (Amazon lists the TV alone at $605).

42″ LG 42PQ30 Plasma TV with Panasonic Blu-ray and hook-up kit – $619 via GearSponsor Logicbuy

According to the press release the Freehands Gloves for Techies were created after their designer grew tired of answering his iPhone with his nose. This year the company has added models of gloves that look trendy and you won’t be embarrassed to wear. There are 7 men’s styles and 5 women’s to choose from. Each glove is insulated for winter wear. Pricing ranges from $18 to $40.

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Shape Services released an iPhone and iPod Touch application over the weekend that they claim will help convert the mountain of business cards you’ve collected into names in your iPhone address book. The description of the application says it will “import contact information right from business card to your iPhone contacts! Just take a photo of a business card and a New Contact is added!”. So how well does this $5.99 program work in real life? Continue Reading

Even though many of us are already taking videos on our smartphones, the Creative Labs Vado HD comes in handy for both convenience and affordability. The pocked camcorder is on sale at Amazon in 4GB and 8GB models. It captures video in high-definition 720p HD quality. Available in either 8 GB (up to 2 hours HD recording and playback) or 4 GB model ($99 Creative Labs Vado HD White). The Vado features high-quality HDMI connectivity and an HDMI cable, which allow you to connect your camcorder into your HDTV and immediately enjoy your videos and pictures in full 720p HD quality. You don’t need any special software or downloads–just plug it in and play.

Creative Labs Vado – 8GB – $129 or
Creative Labs Vado – 4GB – $99 via Gearsponsor Logicbuy

Have you figured out Google Wave yet? If not, don’t despair (Need an invitation?). There are lots of people using Google Wave who haven’t figure it out. As one chapter in the new Complete Guide to Google Wave begins – “Wave’s Downfall: A Universally Confusing Initial User Experience“. One problem with Wave is that until you have lots of friends or business colleagues using the service there isn’t much to share or collaborate on. The other problem is that Google Wave is still very much a developer preview where users are expected to figure out how to use the service. Luckily Gina Trapani and Adam Pash (both of Lifehacker) have compiled a preview edition of The Complete Guide to Google Wave. The preview edition of their book will be available for purchase as a DRM-free PDF in November of 2009. The first edition will debut in January as both a PDF and a softcover print book, with new editions to follow throughout 2010. The online version of the book is free and available now online. The Guide contains over 8 chapters that will help any Google Wave user better understand this often confusing service.

The Complete Guide to Google Wave via Download Squad

This Linksys wireless router offers simultaneous dual band Wi-Fi connections and is like having two wireless routers inside one box. Most computers (and many mobile devices) support Wi-Fi. Some make exclusive use of the 2.4 GHZ frequencies – however many devices now will allow use of the less crowded 5 GHZ (check your device specs first). This Linksys can support multiple devices with different frequency use. It lets you use the more common 2.4 GHZ connection for connecting to less speed intensive destinations like checking email and posting Halloween pictures to facebook. Use the less crowded and presumably faster 5 GHZ connection for music, gaming and high-definition video. There are also four Gigabit Ethernet ports for cabled connections as well as a USB port for connecting and sharing a hard drive or memory stick. Use coupon code AFFHOL09WK1 for $15 off which brings your net cost to $94.99.

Refurbished Linksys WRT610N Ultra Dual-N Band Wireless Router w/USB Port