Best Home and Mobile Phone Deals

PC Micro Store offers the rooCASE eXTREME Hybrid TPU Shell Case for iPhone 5 in eight colors (Black/Dark Blue pictured) for $11.88. Coupon code "50OFFIPH5XTR" cuts it to $5.94 and bags free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $11. This hybrid case features a TPU silicone base layer, matte shell clip-on layer, and kickstand. Coupon expires after 1,000 uses.

shopcelldeals via Amazon offers the LG Optimus L9 No-Contract Android Smartphone for T-Mobile for $179.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our April mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $30. It features a 4.7" 540x960 color touchscreen, Cortex-A9 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 4GB on-board memory, front-facing camera, 1080p HD video recording, 802.11g wireless, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, and Android OS 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

The iTunes App Store offers Chess Pro with Coach for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for free. That's $10 off and the lowest price we could find for this chess game.

Groupon offers the Unlocked Nokia Lumia 810 Windows 8 Smartphone for $310 with free shipping. That's the second lowest total price we've seen for the unlocked version of this phone, although we saw it for $30 less two weeks ago. (For further comparison, we mentioned a refurb for T-Mobile for $240 shipped a month ago.) This quad-band UMTS phone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.3" 480x800 Nokia ClearBlack OLED touchscreen display, 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with dual-LED flash, 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera, 1080p HD video capture, 8GB internal memory, WiFi, and Windows 8 OS. Deal ends May 22.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free, as listed below. At up to $5 off, each is the best deal we've seen. The deals:

• Gravity Guy for iPhone and iPod touch or HD for iPad: Side-scrolling adventure game
• Table Top Racing for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Racing game
• Pudding Monsters for iPhone and iPod touch or HD for iPad: Dessert-based puzzle game
• Sketchworthy for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad: Drawing and note-taking tool
• Ski On Neon HD for iPad: Space skiing game
• Fishdom 2 HD (Premium) for iPad: Aquatic puzzle game
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newegg offers the refurbished Apple iPhone 3GS 16GB Smartphone for AT&T Wireless in Black, model no. MB715LL/A, for $139.99. This $50 mail-in rebate cuts it to $89.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our February mention as the best no-contract price we've seen for this model. (We've seen it for as low as one cent with a contract.) Major features over the iPhone 3G include significantly faster processing, 3MP auto-focus camera with support for 30FPS VGA video, voice control, digital compass, built-in support for Nike+, instant remote wipe, at least five hours of 3G talk time (up to 12 if you switch off 3G), and more. Deal ends May 19.

Note: A 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who supports it.

Virgin Mobile offers the no-contract Apple iPhone 4S 16GB Prepaid Smartphone for Virgin Mobile in Black (pictured), model no. MD865LL/A, for $382.49 with free shipping. That's $68 under last winter's mention and the lowest total price we've seen for this model. Virgin Mobile's prepaid plans start at $35 per month. The basic plan includes unlimited texting and data and 300 voice minutes, while upgraded plans feature more minutes.

Of note, Virgin Mobile also offers a no-contract Apple iPhone 4 8GB Prepaid Smartphone for Virgin Mobile in Black, model no. MD873LL/A, for $297.49 with free shipping. That's $53 under last winter's mention and another all-time price low.

eXpansys offers the Wireless Xcessories Screen Protector Kit for Samsung Galaxy S4, model no. SCRNGALS4, for $4.99 with free shipping. That's $2 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar kit elsewhere. It includes two screen protectors, applicator card, and cleaning cloth.

With activation of a new or additional line 2-year contract, newegg offers preorders of the Samsung Galaxy S4 4G Android Smartphone for Verizon in White Frost (pictured) or Black Mist for $159.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $8. This phone features a 5" 1920x1080 Super AMOLED touchscreen, Snapdragon 1.9GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB memory, 13-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera, 1080p video capture, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11n wireless, Google Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean), and more. The phone is due to be released on or around May 23.

A $35 activation fee applies.

Meritline offers the refurbished Logitech UE 4000 Headphones in White, model no. 982-000071, for $69.99. Coupon code "MLCKB17PNL1" drops it to $54.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we can find for a refurb by $10. Features include 40mm high-sensitivity drivers, memory foam cushions, 2-person sharing splitter, and more. Coupon expires after 50 uses.

A 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

Fry's Electronics offers the Panasonic DECT 6.0 PLUS Digital 3-Handset Cordless Phone with Answering System in Silver, model no. KX-TG4023N, for $39.99. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid the $6.99 shipping charge. That's $18 under the lowest total shipped price we could find elsewhere, although we saw it for $2 less shipped in November. This phone features DECT 6.0 (1.9GHz) technology, a speakerphone, caller ID, built-in answering machine, expandability up to six headsets, and more.

Fry's Electronics offers the XtremeMac Tango Air Speaker System for Apple iPhone, iPod, and iPad, model no. IPU-TAP-11, for $49 plus around $11 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's $20 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find now by $165. This speaker is compatible with devices that support iOS 5 or greater and features two tweeters, two full-range drivers, a subwoofer, and passive radiator.

Note: It's currently on backorder, but can still be ordered at this price for delivery when available.

Meritline offers the Body Glove Merge Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 in White/Charcoal, model no. 9344303, for $19.95. Coupon code "MLCB17PN" cuts it to $14.95. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $2. It features openings for access to all buttons and ports. Deal ends May 19.

The iTunes App Store offers Gangstar Rio: City of Saints for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free. That's a buck under our mention from last fall and the lowest price we've seen for this action game.

The iTunes App Store offers N.O.V.A. 3 for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for free. That's a buck under our March mention and the lowest price we've seen for this first person sci-fi shooter.

The iTunes App Store offers downloads of several apps for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad which have dropped in price, as listed below. At up to $9 off, most are at or near the lowest prices we've seen. The deals, all with applicable platforms noted:

• Laminar Pro for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($4 off): Image editing tool
• ForeverMap 2 for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents (pictured, $2 off): Data-free map tool
• Tikal for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($3 off): Strategy game
• Le Havre (The Harbor) for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($4 off): Virtual board game
• Reiner Knizia's Ra for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($2 off): Card game
• Reiner Knizia's Tigris & Euphrates for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for 99 cents ($4 off): Card game
• Karateka for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for $1.99 ($1 off): Action game

With a 2-year contract, Wirefly offers the Nokia Lumia 928 Windows Phone 8 Smartphone for Verizon Wireless for $49.99 with free shipping. That's $49 under our mention from six days ago and the lowest total price we've seen for this phone. (It's a current price low by $50.) Features include a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 4.5" 1280x768 touchscreen display, 1GB RAM, up to 32GB internal memory, The phone features a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz processor, 4.5" OLED touchscreen display with Gorilla Glass, 32GB built-in memory, 7GB of free cloud storage, 8.7-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front camera, 1920x1080 (1080p) video capture, optical image stabilization, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 3.0, USB, Windows Phone 8 OS, and more.

Note: A $35 activation fee applies. It's listed as shipping in 7 to 10 days.

eXpansys offers the Wireless Xcessories Power Case for Samsung Galaxy S4 in Black (pictured), model no. GS4POWRPKBK, or White, model no. GS4POWRPKWH, for $39.99 plus $3.99 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find this case. It features a 3,000mAh built-in battery, protective IC circuit, LED indicator, and more.

eXpansys still offers the iLearn 'N Play Robbi Toy Robot (pictured), model no. 402, for $39.99 plus $3.99 for shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $2. This robot comes alive when you slip your Apple iPhone or iPod into the faceplate via Bluetooth technology. It includes an app bundle with three learning levels for counting to simple math functions.

eXpansys also offers the iLearn 'N Play Adventure Explorer Console, model no. 403, for $39.99 plus $9.99 for shipping. That ties last week's mention and is another price low. This console features a steering wheel, shifter, and accelerator that works via your Apple iPad, iPad mini, iPhone, or iPod. It includes an app bundle with three learning levels for learning letters and phonics.