Computer Deals and Best Sales

The Apple Store continues to offer its factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core i7 2GHz Server (pictured), model no. MC936LL/A, for $759 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $101 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This Mac mini features an Intel Core i7 2GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, dual 500GB 7200 rpm hard drives, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, and OS X 10.7 Lion Server.

Of note, The Apple Store also offers the factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core i7 2GHz Server, model no. G0MH6LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD for $1,099 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find. A 1-year Apple warranty applies to both, the same as new systems.

Lenovo offers the 3.5-lb. Lenovo ThinkPad Twist Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2GHz 12.5" LED-Backlit Multitouch Ultrabook, model no. 3347CTO, for $1,099. Coupon code "THINKTOUCH" drops it to $989.10. With free shipping, that's $110 off and the lowest total price we could find for this convertible laptop with a Core i7-3537U processor. (We saw it with a slightly slower Core i7 CPU for $40 less in February.) This Ultrabook converts into a touchscreen tablet and features an Intel Core i7-3537U 2GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 12.5" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD with Gorilla Glass, 8GB RAM, 320GB 7200 rpm hard drive with a 24GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, LiPolymer 42.4Wh battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 22.

Lenovo offers its Lenovo M0520 Multimedia Stereo USB 2.0 Speakers in Black, model no. 57Y6360, for $29.99. Coupon code "USP1MA436360" cuts it to $8.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention of these speakers in red four weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find in any color by $8. This USB-powered speaker system features a 90Hz to 20kHz frequency response, 3.5mm audio jack, and more. Deal ends May 22.

Note that this item has an estimated ship date of May 28.

newegg offers the BIOSTAR AMD 760G Micro ATX Motherboard (pictured), model no. A960D+, bundled with the Crucial Ballistix Sport 8GB 240-Pin DDR3 1600 PC3 12800 Low Profile Desktop RAM Module, model no. BLS8G3D1609ES2LX0, for $65.99 with free shipping. (The RAM is added automatically.) That's $59 under the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased separately elsewhere. The motherboard features a PCIe x16 2.0 slot, two 240-pin slots for DDR3 1066/800 memory, four USB 2.0 ports, and more. The RAM features 9-9-9-24 timings.

Lenovo offers the 4-lb. Lenovo ThinkPad T430u Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 1.7GHz 14" LED-Backlit Ultrabook, model no. 3351CTO, for $859. Coupon code "GRADUATION" drops it to $755.92. With free shipping, that's $43 under last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find for a Lenovo ThinkPad T430u Ultrabook with a 128GB SSD by $243. Features include an Intel Core i5-3427U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 3-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit. Coupon expires May 22.

Of note, no optical drive is included.

Lenovo offers its Lenovo S1801A Laptop Stand, model no. 57Y6484, for $24.99. Coupon code "USP1MA436484" cuts it to $6.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our March mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $12. This stand features an adjustable height and is suitable for laptops with screens from 9" to 17".

Amazon offers the AMD FX-8350 8-Core 4GHz Socket AM3+ Processor, model no. FD8350FRHKBOX, for $179.99 with free shipping. (newegg has it for $2 more via coupon code "DIYSMMR27".) That's $4 under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $4. It features an 8MB L2 cache, 8MB L3 cache, and more.

Cisco continues to offer its factory-refurbished Cisco Linksys Smart Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Ethernet Router, model no. EA3500, for $59.99. (Click "Certified Refurbished EA3500" to see it.) Coupon code "HSPH10" cuts it to $53.99. With free shipping, that's $3 under our April mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also $42 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one.) This 300Mbps router features Cisco Connect Cloud support, simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a MIMO antenna array, and more. A 90-day Cisco warranty applies.

newegg offers the Thermaltake TR2 430-Watt ATX12V Power Supply, model no. W0070RUC, for $39.99. This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $10, although it was $5 less in November. It features two Serial ATA connectors, one PCI-E connector, two 80mm fans, and more. Rebate expires May 22.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 21.5" Desktop, model no. MB950LL/A, for $929.99 plus around $32 for shipping. That's $28 under last summer's mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we've seen for a refurbished unit with a 1TB hard drive. This iMac features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 21.5" 1920x1080 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB video card, and Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

Mwave offers the Zalman 600-watt Active PFC Power Supply, model no. ZM-600-GT, for $69.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $6. It features a 120mm sleeve-bearing fan, PCI-Express connector, two SATA connectors, and more.

newegg offers the Thecus 5-Bay Diskless NAS Network Attached Storage, model no. N5550, for $379.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $59. It features RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 and JBOD compatibility, Intel Atom processor, 200-watt power supply, and more.

newegg offers the Rosewill Stallion Series 450-watt ATX V2.2 Power Supply, model no. RD450-2-DB, for $19.99 with free shipping via the directions below. That's the lowest total price we could find by $25. It features dual ball bearing fans, four SATA connectors, one PCI-Express connector, and more. Deal ends May 22. To get this deal:

1. Add the Rosewill Stallion Series 450-watt ATX V2.2 Power Supply to your cart for $44.99
2. apply coupon code "EMCXRWP38" to cut it to $34.99
3. redeem this $15 mail-in rebate for a final price of $19.99

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Acer K130 DLP Projector, model no. EY.JE601.010, for $399.99. Coupon code "EMCXRWP243" makes it $369.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find by $94. It projects an image up to 100" and features a native resolution of 1280x800, 300 lumens brightness, USB, HDMI input, and more. Coupon expires May 22.

newegg offers the Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 3.4GHz Barebones PC Kit for $632.99. These $10, $10, $15 and $20 mail-in rebates cut it to $577.99. With free shipping, that's $49 under the lowest total price we could find for these items purchased separately elsewhere. It includes an Intel Core i5-3330K Ivy Bridge 3.2GHz quad-core processor, model no. BX80637i53330, ASUS P8Z77-V LK Z77 LGA1155 motherboard, Corsair 8GB PC3-12800 DDR3-1600 240-Pin RAM module, model no. CMX8GX3M1A1600C11, Western Digital 1TB SATA 6Gb/s internal hard drive, model no. WD10EZEX, ASUS GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB 128-bit PCI Express 3.0 x16 video card, model no.GTX650TI-O-1GD5, ASUS SATA 24X DVD burner modelno. DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS, and Rosewill mid tower computer case, model no. REDBONE U3. Deal ends May 22.

Lenovo offers its 3-lb. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Intel Core i5 1.8GHz 14" LED-Backlit Touchscreen Ultrabook, model no. 3443CTO, for $1,599. Coupon code "GRADUATION" cuts it to $1,439.10. With free shipping, that's $160 off and and the second-lowest total price we've seen for a ThinkPad X1 touchscreen laptop with this processor. Features include an Intel Core i5-3427U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 14" 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, 802.11a/n wireless, 720p webcam, fingerprint reader, backlit keyboard, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Note, no optical drive is included.

Dell Financial Services cuts 50% off any factory-refurbished or off-lease servers with no minimum purchase required via the coupon code "DEALNEWS50". That beats our mention from two weeks ago of 25% to 40% off select laptops and servers and is one of the best coupons we've seen for servers from Dell Financial Services. Shipping starts at $24.99. Dell refurbished systems are covered by a 100-day Dell warranty. Deal ends May 22.

TigerDirect offers the MSI GeForce GTX 680 2GB 256-bit PCI-Express 3.0 x16 Video Card, model no. N680GTX-PM2D2GD5, for $382.96. This $10 mail-in rebate cuts it to $372.96. With about $8 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $77. It features a 1,006MHz core clock, DirectX 11 support, HDMI, DisplayPort, and dual DVI outputs. Rebate ends May 31.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Video Card, model no. 100354OC-2L, bundled with Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon for Windows, BioShock Infinite for Windows, Crysis 3 for Windows, and Tomb Raider for Windows for $184.49 with free shipping via the directions below. (Note that the games will automatically add to your cart.) That's $20 under last week's mention of this bundle with three games only and the lowest total price we could find for this card with a 3-game bundle now by $40. It features MSI Afterburner overclocking and GPU voltage adjustment, DirectX 11, OpenGL 4.2, and CrossFire support, and DisplayPort, HDMI, and dual-link DVI outputs. Deal ends May 22. To get the deal:

1. View the Sapphire Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition 2GB Video Card for $209.99
2. apply coupon code "EMCXRWP238" to drop it to $199.49
3. redeem this $15 mail-in rebate for a final price of $184.49