Computer Deals and Best Sales

Toshiba Direct cuts up to $700 off a selection of Toshiba gaming notebooks, with prices starting at $849.99. (The discount is reflected on the product page.) Even better, all orders qualify for free shipping. That beats our mention from two weeks ago of up to $500 off and is the best discount we've seen on gaming laptops at Toshiba this year. Deal ends May 27.

A best bet is the 7.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite P870-BT3G22 Intel Core i7 2.4GHz 17.3" Laptop, model no. PSPLFU-02M011, for $849.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our January mention of a similarly configured Toshiba Satellite with only 6GB RAM and a low price for an Ivy Bridge Core i7-equipped Toshiba Satellite with 8GB RAM and a 2GB graphics card. It features an Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, DVD burner, NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M 2GB video card, 802.11n wireless, webcam, media card reader, USB 3.0, HDMI, 6-cell battery, backlit keyboard, and Windows 8.

TigerDirect offers the Cooler Master Quickfire Mechanical USB 2.0 Gaming Keyboard in Black, model no. SGK-4010-GKCM1-US, for $74.99. This $25 mail-in rebate cuts it to $49.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under our April mention and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current price low by $43.) It features CHERRY MX Brown switches, a partial red LED backlight, and more. Rebate expires May 28.

Toshiba Direct takes up to $270 off select Toshiba Satellite L-Series laptops, as listed below. Plus, get select upgrades for free. (They're automatically upgraded on the product page.) With prices starting at $399.99, each is at least $20 under our mention from two weeks ago and at the lowest total price we could find. Shipping adds $24.99, or get free shipping on orders of $499 or more. Deal ends May 27. The laptops:

• Toshiba Satellite L850D-BT3N22 AMD A6 Dual 2.7GHz 15.6" Laptop (pictured) for $399.99
• Toshiba Satellite L840-BT3N22 Core i3 Dual 2.3GHz 14" Laptop for $429.99
• Toshiba Satellite L850-BT3N22 Core i3 Dual 2.3GHz 15.6" Laptop for $449.99
• Toshiba Satellite L870-BT3N22 Core i3 Dual 2.3GHz 17.3" Laptop for $479.99

Walmart offers the iView Cyberpad 7" 4GB Android Tablet, model no. 754TPC, for $59.99. Opt for free site-to-store pickup to avoid the $4.97 shipping charge. That's tied with our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find now by $15. This tablet features a 7" touchscreen LCD, 1.2GHz Cortex-A8 processor, 512MB RAM, miniHDMI and mini USB ports, 802.11g wireless, microSD card slot (support for up to 32GB), Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich), and more.

Dell Small Business offers its Dell Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer, model no. B1265dnf, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $159.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $40. It features up to 29 ppm printing and copying, duplex printing and copying, 600dpi scanning, 250-page paper tray, 40-page document feeder, USB, and Ethernet.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Rosewill 802.11n Wireless PCI-Express Adapter, model no. RNX-N250Pe, for $24.99. Coupon code "EMCXRVW59" drops it to $17.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $5. It features WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption. Deal ends May 27.

6pm offers the Timbuk2 Control Small 15" Laptop Messenger Bag in Mahogany Brown for $35.60 with free shipping. That's $4 under our March mention of this bag in a different color and the lowest total price we could find in any color by $31. This bag accommodates most laptops with up to 15" screens and features a water-resistant front flap, fold-out laptop compartment for security checkpoints, and padded shoulder strap.

Toshiba Direct cuts up to $300 off Toshiba Satellite pre-built laptops and Ultrabooks with prices starting at $329.99. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and one of the best dollar-off deals we've seen on these items in recent months. (For further comparison, we saw up to $500 off in February.) Deal ends May 23.

A best bet is the 5.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite C850-ST4NX4 Intel Core i3 2.3GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop (pictured), model no. PSCBLU-092032, for $599.99 plus free shipping. That's $200 off list and the lowest total price we could find for this model. Features include an Intel Core i3-2348M 2.3GHz Sandy Bridge processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Professional.

newegg offers the Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced Mini-ITX Tower Computer Case, model no. RC-120A-KKN1, for $39.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find now by $10. It supports Mini-ITX motherboards and features one external 5.25" drive bay, three internal 3.5" drive bays, four internal 2.5" drive bays, two expansion slots, and a USB 3.0 port. Deal ends May 27.

newegg offers the Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Plastic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case, model no. VL80001W2Z, for $39.99. This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find now by $10. It features seven expansion slots, nine drive bays, and room for four cooling fans (one rear 120mm LED fan included). Rebate expires May 27.

newegg offers the refurbished Craig 800MHz 7" Android Netbook, model no. CLP281, for $49.99. This $20 mail-in rebate drops it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's $15 under our February mention and the least expensive Android netbook we've ever seen. It features an 800MHz processor, 7" 800x400 LCD, 256MB RAM, 4GB flash drive, SD card slot (up to 32GB), 802.11n wireless, SD/MMC card slot, built-in rechargeable battery, and Google Android 2.2 OS (Froyo). Rebate ends May 24.

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

newegg cut prices on a selection of computer cases via the rebates and codes below. With free shipping on each, they're all at price lows by at least $5. Sale ends May 27. The deals:

• Sentey Cobra Extreme Division Tower Case for $19.99 via $15 rebate
• NZXT Crafted Series Tempest 410 ATX Mid Tower Case for $39.99 via $15 rebate
• Thermaltake ATX Mid Tower Case w/450W PSU for $49.99
• Raidmax Smilodon ATX Mid Tower Case for $49.99 via $20 rebate
• Rosewill ATX Mid Tower Case w/500W PSU for $64.99
• Thermaltake CHASER A41 Mid Tower Case (pictured) for $79.99 via $20 rebate
• COOLER MASTER CM Storm Scout 2 Advanced ATX Mid Tower Case for $79.99 via $10 rebate
• Corsair Carbide Series 500R ATX Mid Tower Case for $89.99 via code "MEMRDAY26" and $20 rebate
• COOLER MASTER HAF X ATX Full Tower Case for $169.99 via $10 rebate

Meritline offers the factory-refurbished D-Link 5-Port Unmanaged Ethernet Desktop Switch, model no. DES-1005E, for $14.99. Coupon code "MLCKB21RNL1" drops it to $7.99. (Ecom Electronics via Amazon sells it for the same price via Prime.) With free shipping, that's $2 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb now by $5. This 5-port desktop switch can operate at speeds of up to 200Mbps in full-duplex mode and includes a power adapter, and wall mount kit. A 90-day D-Link warranty applies. Coupon expires May 23.

TigerDirect offers the factory-refurbished Linksys E2500 Wireless 802.11n Dual-Band Router $34.99. Coupon code "VAZ88486" cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's $2 under our mention from last month of a refurb and the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $5. (It's also $38 under the best price we could find for a new one.) This router features a data transfer rate of up to 300Mbps, simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, four Ethernet ports, and more. A 3-month Linksys warranty applies. Deal ends June 29.

Staples offers the 1.4-lb. Microsoft Surface 10.6" 32GB Windows RT Tablet, model no. 7XR-00001, for $399 with free shipping. That's $25 under our February mention and the least expensive Microsoft Surface tablet we've seen. (It's a current low by $100.) It features an NVIDIA Tegra 3 T30 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 10.6" 1366x768 multitouch LCD, 2GB RAM, 32GB storage, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, front- and rear-facing 720p HD cameras, microSDXC card slot, up to 8-hour battery life, and Windows RT OS.

Dell Home offers its 6.3-lb. Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.6GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Stealth Black Anodized Aluminum for $899.99. Coupon code "$MXRD3N?Z?4RM0" cuts it to $649.99. With free shipping, that's the second-lowest total price we've seen for any Dell Inspiron 15R Special Edition laptop with a 1080p LCD display. It features an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, AMD Radeon HD 7730M 2GB graphics card, webcam, Bluetooth, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 31.

newegg offers the Hitachi 1TB Touro Mobile Pro USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. 0S03559, for $74.99 with free shipping ($0.07/GB). That's the lowest total price we could find now by $5, although we saw it for $5 less last month. This hard drive runs at 7200 rpm. Deal ends May 27.

newegg offers the Ceton InfiniTV 4 USB TV Tuner, model no. 5102-DCT04EX-USB, for $159.99. This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $149.99. With free shipping, that's $20 under our February mention of this unit (although that deal included a keyboard and mouse) and the lowest total price we could find by $49. This TV tuner features four QAM 64/256 tuners and a CableCARD M-Card DRM processor. Rebate expires May 27.

newegg offers the Vantec NexStar CX 3.5" eSATA / USB 2.0 External Hard Drive Enclosure, model no. NST-300SU-BK, for $14.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $5. This enclosure features support for hard drives up to 3TB, up to 480Mbps transfer speeds with USB, up to 3Gbps transfer speeds with eSATA, and an aluminum cover. Deal ends May 27.