Computer Deals and Best Sales

Meritline offers this 7-Port USB 2.0 Power Strip Hub in Black for $6.95 with free shipping. That's pennies under our mention from last summer and the lowest total price we could find now (outside of the price below) by $5. Each outlet has its own power switch.

A close price: HDE via Amazon sells it for $4.50 plus $2.99 for shipping.

Expect this item to take two to three weeks to arrive.

mwave offers the PremierTek PowerLink 802.11n Wireless Outdoor High Power USB Adapter, model no. PT-H9DN-ROC, for $24.99 with free shipping. That's tied with last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $5. It features a weather-proof housing for outdoor installation, max speed of 150Mbps, purported operating distance of up to 0.93 miles, 9dBi antenna, and support for 256-bit WEP, WPA2, and WPA-PSK encryption.

Cowboom offers the used Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in White, model no. MC979LL/A, for $269.99. Coupon code "iPad302" cuts it to $239.99. With free shipping , that's $35 under yesterday's mention of a used unit and the lowest total price we've seen for an iPad 2 16GB WiFi. (It's also a current price low for a used unit by $110.) This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, and up to 10 hours of battery life. Deal ends May 27.

Also available is the used, 1st-generation Apple iPad 32GB WiFi + 3G Tablet in Black, model no. MC496LL/A, for $199.99. Coupon code "iPad30" cuts it to $169.99. With free shipping, that's $30 under last month's mention of a used unit and the lowest total price we've ever seen for this model. (It's also $30 below the best deal we could find for a used one elsewhere.) It weighs 1.6 lbs. and features an Apple A4 1GHz processor, 9.7" 1024x768 LCD touchscreen display, 802.11a/n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, accelerometer, compass, and up to 9 hours of battery life.

Of note, this used unit may have dents, scratches, or missing parts. No warranty information is provided.

Ben's Outlet offers the Belkin Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless HDTV Router, model no. F7D4550, for $29.99. Coupon code "DEALNEWS" cuts it to $27.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $32. This router features dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) support, up to 300Mbps data transfer, four 10/100 Ethernet ports, 256-bit WPA/WPA2 encryption, and 64/128-bit WEP encryption.

Dell Home continues to cut $50 off Dell Inspiron and XPS Series laptop and desktop purchases of $599.99 or more via coupon code "0H9Q3PQ6L3744C". Plus, most orders receive free shipping. That's tied with our mention from a week ago as the best sale we've seen on these items since Black Friday, when we saw $100 off a different selection of laptops, desktops, and accessories, with no minimum purchase required. Deal ends May 30.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Netgear Home Theater / Gaming 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, model no. GS605AV, for $29.99. Coupon code "EMCXRVW58" cuts it to $19.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $17. This device uses color-coded QOS-enabled ports to prioritize connections for the fastest performance. Deal ends May 27.

newegg offers the Thermaltake eSports Challenger Ultimate Gaming Keyboard in Black, model no. KB-CHU003US, for $49.99 with free shipping via the directions below. That's the lowest total price we could find by $38. It features a backlight, macro keys, two USB ports, eight removable keycaps, and more. Deal ends May 27. To get this deal:

1. Add the Thermaltake eSports Challenger Ultimate Gaming Keyboard to your cart for $89.99
2. apply coupon code "MEMRDAY47" to cut it to $64.99
3. redeem this $15 mail-in rebate to further chop it to $49.99

newegg offers the 5.7-lb. Lenovo Essential G580 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.6GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Dark Brown, model no. 59359084, for $449.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from last month as the lowest total price we've seen for this model. (It's a current price low by $50.) It features an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, USB 3.0, HDMI output, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8. Deal ends May 27.

MacMall cuts up to $1,099 off select Apple laptops, monitors, RAM, SSDs, iPhones, iPads, hard drives, and more as part of its Memorial Day Sale. That's tied with our mention from last week as the best general sale we've seen from this merchant recently. (It beats our March mention of a similar sale, with up to $849 off.) Shipping starts at $3.99, but orders over $25 qualify for free shipping. Sale ends May 31.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the ASUS 23" 1080p LED-Backlit LCD Monitor in White, model no. VX238H-W, for $179.99. Coupon code "EMCXRVW57" drops it to $159.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find in another color by $19. Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) resolution, LED backlight, two HDMI inputs, and more. Deal ends May 27.

Ending today, Dell Home offers the Dell XPS 10 1.5GHz 32GB 10.1" WiFi Windows RT Tablet for $299.99 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $50. This 1.4-lb. tablet features a 10.1" 1366x768 multi-touch screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz dual core processor, 32GB flash drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 2-megapixel webcam, 2-cell battery, and Windows RT.

Update: Specs corrected.

newegg offers the McAfee Internet Security 2013 1-User Edition for Windows, model no. MIS13EMB1RAA, bundled with a $5 newegg Gift Card for $41. (The card is automatically added to cart.) This $41 mail-in rebate cuts it to $0. With free shipping and assuming you use the gift card, that's $5 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $19. Rebate expires May 30.

The gift card will be emailed to you four days after purchase.

Walmart offers the Canon PIXMA MG2120 Multifunction Inkjet Printer (pictured), model no. 5288B019, which also scans and copies, bundled with the Wintec FileMate 4GB USB Flash Drive, model no. 3FMUSB4GWB-R, for $39.98. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid the $5.95 shipping charge. That's $16 under the lowest total price we could find for the pair when purchased separately elsewhere. although we saw this bundle for $10 less last fall. The printer features an 8.4 ppm black print speed, 4.8 ppm color print speed, 4800x1200 dpi maximum color print resolution, 1200x2400 dpi maximum scanned image resolution, USB connectivity, and more.

Alternatively, you can get this printer bundled with the Boise Aspen HD:P All-in-One 8.5x11" 500-Sheet Ream, model no. AIO8511, instead of the flash drive, for the same price, a price low by $17.

Dell Small Business offers the 5.8-lb. Dell Vostro 3560 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.6GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Aberdeen Silver for $599. Coupon code "J7DNZQBW8ZMQWZ" cuts it to $549. With free shipping, that's $208 off and tied as the best price we've seen for a Dell Vostro 3560 laptop equipped with a Core i5 processor. It features an Intel Core i5-3230M 2.6GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth v4.0+LE, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 Professional 64-bit. Coupon ends August 31.

Dell Small Business offers the Dell Precision T1650 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 3.3GHz Desktop PC (no monitor) for $499 with free shipping. That's tied with last month's mention as the lowest total price we've seen for any Dell Precision T1650 desktop. It features an Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 250GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD burner, Gigabit Ethernet, and Windows 7 Professional 64-bit.

Dell Home offers its Dell Adventure 15" Laptop Sleeve in Black, model no. 3JCTW, for $14.99 with free shipping. That's $5 off and the lowest total price we could find. It fits laptops up to 15" and features scratch-proof interior lining and zip closure.

mwave offers the Sans Digital TowerSTOR Serial ATA 1-Bay Hard Drive Enclosure, model no. TS1CT+, for $79.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $3. This single-bay enclosure features FireWire 800, eSATA, USB 3.0, LED indicators, and more.

Sony Store offers its 5.3-lb. Sony VAIO E Series 14P Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.2GHz 14" Touchscreen Laptop, model no. SVE14A37CXH, together with a $100 Sony Gift Card for $849.99 with free shipping. (The gift card is added to your cart automatically .) Assuming you use the gift card, that's the lowest total price we could find by $100. It features an Intel Core i7-3632QM 2.2GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 14" 1600x900 LED-backlit capacitive LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth, webcam, lithium ion battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Of note, this item is on backorder with an estimated ship date of July 9.

Acer via eBay offers the factory-refurbished 2.9-lb., 0.7"-thick Acer Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 1.9GHz 13.3" Ultrabook, model no. S3-391-9415, for $599.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for an Ivy Core i7 dual-core 13" laptop with a 128GB SSD. (For further comparison, a refurbished Apple MacBook Air with a 128GB SSD and slower Core i5 CPU with a 1-year warranty currently costs $999.) It features an Intel Core i7-3517U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. A 90-day Acer warranty applies.

Note that no optical drive is included.