Computer Deals and Best Sales

Lenovo offers its 5.7-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad Z500 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.9GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Touchscreen Laptop in Dark Chocolate, model no. 59361813, for $949. Coupon code "MEMORIALDAYPRICING" cuts it to $743.20. With free shipping, that's $6 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we've seen for a Lenovo Z500 15.6" touchscreen laptop with an Intel Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor. It features an Intel Core i7-3520M 2.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 720p webcam, HDMI output, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Coupon expires May 31.

Staples offers the ASUS Google Nexus 7 16GB 7" Android Tablet, model no. NEXUS7-1B16, for $199. Coupon code "24591" drops it to $179. With free shipping, that's tied with our expired mention from last week as the lowest total price we've seen for a new unit. (It's a current price low for a new unit by $20; some stores charge close to this price for refurbs.) This 12-oz. tablet features a 7" 1280x800 touchscreen display, scratch-resistant Corning glass, Tegra 3 1.2GHz quad-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB memory, Bluetooth, GPS, front-facing camera, 802.11n wireless, and Google Android 4.1 OS (Jelly Bean). Deal ends May 27.

HP Home & Home Office takes $100 off select HP laptop or desktop orders of $999 or more via coupon code "MEMPC". Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. That's among the best coupons we've seen from HP recently, as it stacks with existing instant rebates. (We saw $150 off HP ENVY laptops two days ago; however, it didn't stack.) Some exclusions apply. Deal ends June 1.

Lenovo offers the 6.6-lb. Lenovo G780 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i7 2.9GHz 17.3" LED-Backlit Laptop in Dark Brown, model no. 59381095, for $999. Coupon code "MEMORIALDOORBUSTER" cuts it to $629. With free shipping, that's $370 off and the lowest total price we could find, although we saw a similar model with a slightly faster processor and a 1TB hard drive for the same price two weeks ago. It features an Intel Core i7-3612QM 2.1GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 17.3" 1600x900 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit. Deal ends May 29.

Lenovo offers its Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 32GB WiFi 10.1" Android Tablet in Black, model no. 2258E5U, with the Lenovo IdeaTab Keyboard Dock for $579. Coupon code "USPSE5523" cuts it to $329. With free shipping, that's $20 under our March mention and the lowest total price we've seen for any IdeaTab S2110 tablet. (For further comparison, we saw the 16GB version without the keyboard dock for $50 more in September.) This tablet features a Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8060A 1.5GHz processor, 1280x800 touchscreen LCD, 1GB RAM, 32GB flash memory, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 1.3-megapixel front-facing webcam, 5-megapixel rear camera, USB, HDMI, and Google Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich). Deal ends May 31.

newegg offers the ADATA DashDrive Durable Series 500GB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive in Blue, model no. AHD710-500GU3-CBL, for $64.99. This $15 mail-in rebate drops it to $49.99. With free shipping, that's $0.10/GB, $10 below our February mention, and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current low for this drive in any color by $20.) This portable drive is waterproof and shock-resistant. Rebate ends May 31.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the ASUS Selectable Dual-Band 802.11ac / 802.11n Wireless Adapter, model no. USB-AC53, for $49.99. Coupon code "EMCXRVS79" cuts it to $39.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest total price we could find by $8. It features WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption. Deal ends May 27.

newegg offers the Compucase Enterprise ATX Tower Case for $19.99. This $10 mail-in rebate drops it to $9.99. With free shipping, that's $15 off and among the least expensive computer cases we've seen. It features an 80mm rear fan, three 5.25" drive bays, three 3.5" drive bays, and front-side USB and audio ports. Deal ends May 30.

CowBoom offers the used, 3rd-generation Apple iPad 64GB WiFi 9.7" Tablet in Black, model no. MC707LL/A, for $449.99. Coupon code "iPad36450" cuts it to $399.99. With free shipping, that's $85 under our February mention of this tablet used and the lowest total price we have seen for a 64GB iPad with a Retina display. (For further comparison, it's $155 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one today.) It's 9.4mm thick, weighs 1.4 lbs., and features a 9.7" 2048x1536 Retina display, A5x dual-core processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p video recording, front FaceTime camera, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 5.

Note: No warranty information is provided. Also, this used item may have cosmetic blemishes or be missing accessories.

Walmart offers the V7 Neoprene Sleeve for iPad mini in Black/Red, Black/Orange, or Black/Gray, model no. TDM23BLK-OG-2N, for $7.88. Opt for in-store pickup via Site-to-Store to avoid the $1.97 shipping fee. That's $3 under the lowest shipped price we could find. It features bubble foam lining, top loading zipper design, and double stitching.

mwave offers the Powerlink 802.11n Wireless Travel Router and Access Point, model no. PT-AP2403, for $19.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from October and the lowest total price we could find by $6. It features 64-bit/128-bit WEP data encryption and up to 150Mbps data transfer rate.

Gunnar takes 25% off sitewide via coupon code "GUNNARGEEK", with deals starting at $3.75 after discount. Shipping starts at $6 (choose "Ground Delivery" during checkout), or get free shipping on orders of $99 or more before coupon. Even with shipping, this coupon bags several notable price lows. Deal ends May 26.

A best bet is the Gunnar Vayper Gaming Glasses in Onyx (pictured), Neptune, or Mercury for $79 before the above coupon, $59.25 after. With $6 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $14.

newegg offers the ASRock Pro4 USB 3.0 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard, model no. FM2A75, for $59.99 with free shipping. That's $3 under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find by $10. It features an AMD A75 chipset, up to 32GB RAM, two PCI-Express 2.0 x16 slots, HDMI and DVI ports, and USB 3.0.

mwave offers the Datashell Flying Shield 15.6" Laptop Backpack in Steel Silver, model no. CBP-VY15-SR, for $49.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $16. It fits laptops up to 15.6" and features water-repellent fabric and a padded shoulder strap with cellphone pocket.

The Apple Store cut prices on its selection of factory-refurbished, current-generation iPad with Retina Display models, as listed below. With deals starting at $419 with free shipping, each is up to $90 off previous prices and at all-time lows for these models with an Apple warranty. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. Notables, with price drops:

• Refurb Apple iPad with Retina Display 16GB WiFi for $419 ($30 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad with Retina Display 32GB WiFi for $499 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad with Retina Display 16GB WiFi + 4G for Verizon for $529 ($50 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad with Retina Display 64GB WiFi for $579 ($70 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad with Retina Display 32GB WiFi + 4G for Verizon for $609 ($70 drop)
• refurb Apple iPad with Retina Display 64GB WiFi + 4G for Verizon for $689 ($90 drop)

The Apple Store offers the current-generation, factory-refurbished Apple 27" Thunderbolt LED Cinema Display HD LCD Monitor, model no. MC914LL/A, for $799 with free shipping. That's $30 under our April mention and the lowest shipped price we've seen for this display. (We saw a new unit at this price last fall, although it was via pickup only; it's $140 below the best deal we could find for a new one today.) It features a native resolution of 2560x1440, iSight camera, 3-port USB 2.0 hub, Thunderbolt port, and Mini DisplayPort. A 1-year Apple warranty applies, the same as new displays.

The Apple Store dropped prices on a trio of factory-refurbished MacBook Pro laptops, as listed below. With free shipping, that's at least a $40 cut and puts each model at the lowest total price we've seen. All come with a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new models. The models:

• Refurb MacBook Pro MD103LL/A i7 Quad 15.4" w/ 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD for $1,449 ($40 drop)
• refurb MacBook Pro MD322LL/A i7 Quad 15.4" w/ 4GB RAM, 750GB HDD for $1,499 ($90 drop)
• refurb MacBook Pro MC975LL/A i7 Quad 15.4" Retina w/ 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $1,599 ($80 drop)

Altatac via eBay offers the factory-refurbished MID FunTab 7" 4GB Android Tablet in four colors for $49.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from last summer as the lowest total price we've seen for this kid-friendly tablet. It features a 7" 800x400 touchscreen LCD, 256MB RAM, internal 4GB flash memory, MicroSD card slot, USB, camera, 802.11g wireless, Google Android 2.2 (Froyo), and more. A 1-year Ematic warranty applies.

The Apple Store discounts a selection of its factory-refurbished iPad Mini WiFi and WiFi + 4G models, with models starting $279. With free shipping on all orders, each is up to $110 off and the lowest total price we could find for these models with an Apple warranty. Each carries a 1-year Apple warranty, the same as new units. These are available in white/silver or black/slate. Notables, with price drops:

• Refurb Apple iPad Mini 16GB WiFi for $279 ($50 off)
• refurb Apple iPad Mini 32GB WiFi for $359 ($70 off)
• refurb Apple iPad Mini 16GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T or Verizon for $389 ($70 off)
• refurb Apple iPad Mini 64GB WiFi for $439 ($90 off)
• refurb Apple iPad Mini 32GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T or Verizon for $469 ($90 off)
• refurb Apple iPad Mini 64GB WiFi + 4G for AT&T or Verizon for $549 ($110 off)