Computer Deals and Best Sales

newegg offers the Tt eSPORTS MEKA G-Unit USB Wired Gaming Mechanical Keyboard, model no. KB-MGU006US, for $59.99 with free shipping via the directions below. That's the lowest total price we could find by $55. It features an extra USB 2.0 port, up to 20 macro keys, three profiles, up to 1GHz polling rate, and more. Deal ends May 31. To get this deal:

1. Add the Tt eSPORTS MEKA G-Unit USB Gaming Mechanical Keyboard to cart for $129.99
2. apply code "TTE40" to drop it to $89.99
3. redeem this $30 rebate for a net price of $59.99

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the ASUS Dual Band 802.11ac / 802.11n Wireless 1750 Gigabit Router (pictured), model no. RT-AC66U, for $189.99. Coupon code "EMCXRWP54" nets the ASUS Selectable Dual-Band 802.11ac / 802.11n Wireless Adapter, model no. USB-AC53, for free. (It will be added to your cart automatically.) With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for these items by $50. The router features a maximum speed of 1.75Gbps, dual-band support, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, two USB ports, and more. The adapter features WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption. Deal ends May 22.

newegg offers the ASUS 24" 1080p Widescreen LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. VE248H, bundled with a $20 newegg Gift Card for $179.99. This $20 mail-in rebate cuts it to $159.99. With free shipping, and assuming you use the gift card, that's $20 under our mention from last month and the lowest total price we could find now by $30. Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, LED backlight, built-in speakers, and HDMI and DVI inputs. Rebate expires May 31.

newegg offers the MSI Power Edition N650TI PE GeForce GTX 650 Ti 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI-Express 3.0 Video Card bundled with an NVIDIA $75 value in-game coin coupon for $84.19 with free shipping via the directions below. That's the lowest total price we could find for the bundle by $46. It features a 928MHz core clock, DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.3 support, one HDMI output, one DVI outputs, and more. Rebate ends May 22. To get this deal:

1. Add the MSI Power Edition N650TI Video Card to your cart for $129.99
2. the NVIDIA $75 value in-game coin coupon is added to your cart automatically
3. Coupon code "EMCXRWP27" cuts it to $109.19
4. redeem this $25 mail-in rebate to cut the final price to $84.19

MegaMacs offers the Woods 9-Outlet Surge Protector, model no. 5129, for $9.49 plus $7.54 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for any Woods 9-outlet 3,000-Joule surge protector by $14. This surge protector also features phone and fax protection. Deal ends May 22.

ExperCom continues to offer the 3-lb., current-generation Apple MacBook Air Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 1.8GHz 13.3" Laptop, model no. MD231LL/A, with three years of AppleCare for $1,435.57 plus $12.50 for shipping. That's tied with last week's mention as $2 under the lowest total price we could find for this laptop and AppleCare purchased separately elsewhere. (It's also $100 under what Apple charges directly.) It features an Intel Core i5-3427U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1440x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Bluetooth 4.0, Facetime camera, Thunderbolt and USB 3.0, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Dell ST2420L 24" 1080p LED-Backlit Widescreen LCD Monitor for $149.99 plus around $16 for shipping. That's $14 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. (For futher comparison, we saw two monitors for $174 more last summer). Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, LED backlight, 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250 cd/m² brightness, 5ms response time, one HDMI input, and DVI and VGA video inputs. Deal expires May 22.

Of note, no warranty information is provided.

MegaMacs offers the used Apple Mac Pro 4-Port PCI-Express Serial ATA RAID Controller Card, model no. MB845Z/A, for $229.99 plus around $6 for shipping. That's $344 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. It features 512MB of cache and an integrated 72-hour battery. Deal ends May 22.

No warranty information is provided.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple MacBook Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz 13.3" Laptop in White (pictured), model no. MB402LL/A, for $359.99 plus around $15 for shipping. That's the best price we've seen for this model with 4GB of RAM and $203 under the lowest total price we could find for a used unit elsewhere. (For further comparison, we saw it with half the RAM for just $28 less two weeks ago.) Features include an Intel Core 2 Duo T8100 2.1GHz dual-core processor, 13.3" 1280x800 LCD, 4GB RAM, 120GB hard drive, DVD burner, iSight webcam, AirPort Extreme (802.11n wireless), Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, and Mac OS X 10.7 Lion. Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Rosewill Premium Powerline AV+ mini Wall-Plug Adapter, model no. RPLC-200KIT, for $39.99. Coupon code "EMCXRWP242" cuts it to $29.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our March mention as the lowest total price we could find by $20. This kit includes two adapters that allow you to create a network using your home's existing electrical wiring. It's purportedly up to 30% faster than the standard Powerline AV 200 and features speeds of up to 200Mbps. Deal ends May 22.

MegaMacs offers the Philips Home Entertainment 8-Outlet Surge Protector for $13.99 plus about $11 for shipping. That's $36 off and the lowest total price we could find, although we saw it for around $2 less in October. It features a 3,240-Joule rating, 8-foot cord, two coaxial inputs, and a phone jack. Deal ends May 22.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple iPad 2 16GB WiFi Tablet in Black, model no. MC773FD/A, for $289.99 with free shipping. That's $29 below our refurb mention from two weeks ago and $43 under the lowest total price we could find for a refurb elsewhere. This 0.3"-thick tablet weighs 1.3 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 9.7" 1024x768 touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, front and back cameras, 720p video capture, up to 10 hours of battery life, and more. Deal ends May 22.

Of note, a 90-day warranty applies, although it's unclear who backs it.

newegg offers the Trend Micro Titanium Maximum Security 2013 3-User for Windows and Mac, model no. TMAX31162, for $60. This $60 mail-in rebate cuts it to $0. With free shipping, that's tied with our January mention (which also required rebate hassles) and the lowest total price we could find by $25. Rebate expires May 23.

Dell Small Business continues to offer the Dell PowerEdge T110 II Intel Xeon 3.1GHz Server for $609. Coupon code "HF9X1212V3TKTK" cuts it to $489. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention from a week ago as the first time we've seen the Dell PowerEdge T110 II with this CPU, although we saw a comparable build for $56 less last month. It features an Intel Xeon E3-1220v2 3.1GHz quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, 500GB 7200 rpm hard drive, DVD player, and Gigabit Ethernet, although no OS is installed or included. Deal ends May 31.

eXpansys offers the Digital Gadgets Crash Case for iPad in Green (pictured) or Black, model no. DGIPA3CSPC, for $13.99 plus $3.99 for shipping. That's tied with our mention from last week and a buck under the lowest total price we could find now for any color. This case is compatible with the 2nd-, 3rd-, and current-generation models and features reinforced rubber bumpers on the corners, access to ports and controls, internal ribs for shock absorption, and more.

Note that these usually ship within five to seven days.

Epson takes up to 67% off its clearance items. (Prices are as marked.) Plus, bag free shipping on all items. That's tied with last week's mention and is the best clearance sale we've seen from Epson. Choose from items such as projectors, printers, scanners, lenses, and more.

A best bet is the factory-refurbished Epson Stylus NX330 Wireless Multifunction Inkjet Color Printer (pictured), which also copies and scans, for $49 with free shipping. That's tied with last week's refurb mention and the best price we've seen for this printer. Features include 6.2 ISO black / 3.2 ISO color ppm print speed, 5760x1440 dpi maximum print resolution, 1.4" LCD display, memory card slots, 802.11n wireless, USB connectivity, and more. A 1-year Epson warranty applies.

Rakuten Shopping offers the Fantom 2TB G-Force3 USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. GF3B2000U32, for $89.99. This $20 mail-in rebate cuts it to $69.99. With free shipping, that's $0.03/GB, tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $52. Rebate ends May 22.

Dell Home offers its 3.4-lb. Dell XPS 12 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 1.8GHz 12.5" 1080p Convertible Touchscreen Ultrabook for $1,099.99. Coupon code "?SWK4RL9BTX1MD" cuts it to $1,019.99. With free shipping, that's $180 under our March mention (which was bundled with a $200 Dell gift card) and the best price we've seen for a new Dell XPS 12 ultrabook. It features an Intel Core i5-3337U 1.8GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 12.5" 1920x1080 touchscreen LCD with Gorilla Glass, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD, webcam, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 3.0, USB 3.0, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 31.

Note, it doesn't feature an optical drive.

Amazon offers its Prime members the Laplink PCMover Ultimate for Windows, model no. PAFGPCMP08000PDRTPEN, for $21.48 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend over $25 for free shipping; otherwise, it adds $4.48.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $3. This file, settings, and application transfer utility features a USB cable, 24/7 phone assistance, and more.