Computer Deals and Best Sales

CowBoom again offers the used 3rd-Generation Apple iPad 16GB WiFi Tablet in White, model no. MD328LL/A for $329.99 with free shipping. That ties our February mention as the best price we've seen for this model. (It's also $152 under the lowest total price we could find for a new, factory-sealed unit.) This 1.4-lb. tablet features a 9.7" 2048x1536 LED-backlit Retina display, A5x dual-core processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p video recording, front-facing FaceTime camera, voice dictation, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 5.

Note that this used item may be be missing parts or accessories and may show signs of wear.

Costco again offers its members the 5.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite L855 Intel Core i7 2.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit LCD Laptop in Mercury Silver for $699.99 plus $29.95 for shipping. (Non-members pay $36 more.) That ties our mention from last week as $250 off and the lowest total prices we've seen for any 16" Blu-ray laptop with this CPU. Features include an Intel Core i7-3630QM 2.4GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, Blu-ray player/DVD burner combo drive, 802.11n wireless, USB 3.0, HDMI output, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8. Deal ends May 31.

For its current newsletter subscribers, newegg offers the Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core LGA 1155 Processor, model no. BX80637I33220, for $129.99. Coupon code "EMCXRXT44" cuts it to $109.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $14, although it was $6 less three weeks ago. This 55-watt CPU features a 3MB L3 cache and includes a fan.

Amazon offers it for the same price.

eXpansys continues to offer the Amzer Universal Headrest Mount for Tablets in Black, model no. AMZ93342, for $24.95 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from ten days ago and $2 under the lowest total price we could find for a similar mount elsewhere. It features 360 degree rotation with tilt and holds up to a 12" tablet.

Best Buy offers the 3.6-lb. Apple MacBook Pro Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.5GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Retina Display Laptop, model no. MD212LL/A, for $1,349.99 with free shipping. (Amazon sells it for the same price.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $66, although we saw it for $51 less in March. Features include an Intel Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 2560x1600 LED-backlit IPS Retina Display, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Bluetooth 4.0, FaceTime HD camera, ThunderBolt and USB 3.0 connectivity, HDMI output, and Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion.

As one of its daily deals, HoboNinja offers the Star Wars 2GB USB 2.0 Key Chain Flash Drive in Trooper (pictured), Vader, or Yoda for $9.99 with free shipping ($5.00/GB). That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $6.

Fry's offers the 3.7-lb. Lenovo IdeaPad U310 Intel Ivy Bridge Core i3 1.9GHz 13.3" LED-Backlit Touchscreen Ultrabook, model no. 59366627, for $548 with free shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $45 and best price we've seen for a 13" Lenovo touchscreen ultrabook with an Core i3 processor. Features include an Intel Core i3-3227U 1.9GHz Ivy Bridge dual-core processor, 13.3" 1366x768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive with 24GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, HD webcam, USB 3.0, 3-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Fry's Electronics offers the 5.4-lb. Acer Aspire E1-571-6659 Intel Core i3 2.2GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Laptop in Glossy Black, model no. NX.M09AA.021, for $328 with around $11 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's $41 under last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $71. Features include an Intel Core i3-2328M 2.2GHz Sandy Bridge dual-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, webcam, HDMI output, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 8 64-bit.

Update: It's now available for in-store pickup only.

Amazon offers the TRENDnet GREENnet 24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch, model no. TEG-S24DG, for $99.99. Clip the $20 off coupon (found directly under the product price) to cut it to $79.99. With free shipping, that's $10 under our mention from three days ago and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current price low by $20.) This "green" switch purports to reduce power consumption by up to 70%.

Update: Of note, this item is currently on backorder with an availability of two to three weeks.

GeekDeal via eBay offers the refurbished Google Nexus 10 32GB 10" Android Tablet, model no. GT-P8110HAVXAR, for $429.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen for this tablet. (It's also $25 under the best price we could find for a new one.) This 21.3-oz. tablet features a 10" 2560x1600 touchscreen display, Exynos 5 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB SSD, 5-megapixel camera, 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, 802.11n wireless, Google Android 4.2 OS (Jelly Bean), and more.

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

Update: As a reader found, Groupon offers it for the same price.

BuyDig offers the Skytex Skypad Touchscreen 4.3" 4GB Android Tablet, model no. SP438, for $59 with free shipping. That's a buck under our February mention and the lowest total price we could find by $23. It features a Cortex A8 1.2GHz Processor, 4.3" 480x272 touchscreen display, Mali 400 GPU, 512MB RAM, 4GB internal memory, 802.11n wireless, microSD card slot, and Google Android 4.0 OS (Ice Cream Sandwich).

1SaleADay via eBay offers the refurbished Vizio Dual-N 802.11a/n Wireless 4-Port Ethernet Router, model no. XWR100, for $24.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from ten days ago as the best price we've seen for this refurbished router. (It's also $5 under the best total price we could find for a new one.) This dual-band router features four Ethernet ports and a USB port for adding USB hard drives to your home network.

No warranty information is provided.

iTunes offers downloads of the LEGO Star Wars: The Yoda Chronicles for Apple iPhone and iPad for free. That's the best deal we could find for this game, released today.

Update: Of note, this app is incompatible with the iPod touch.

Other World Computing continues to offer the NewerTech NuStand Alloy Display Stand for Apple Mac mini in White, model no. NUSTALYMINI, for $18.79 plus $1.75 for shipping. That's tied with last week's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $4. It's compatible with Apple Mac Mini 2010 and 2012. It features an aluminum alloy body, silicone center, rubberized finish, and rubber feet.

The Apple Store still offers its factory-refurbished Apple iMac Intel Ivy Bridge Core i5 2.9GHz 27" Desktop, model no. MD095LL/A, for $1,529 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $184 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. Features include an Intel Core i5-3470s 2.9GHz Ivy Bridge quad-core processor, 27" 2560x1440 widescreen LED-backlit glass display, 8GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660M 512MB graphics card, AirPort Extreme (802.11n), two Thunderbolt ports, FaceTime HD camera, Bluetooth 4.0, Gigabit Ethernet, Magic Mouse, wireless keyboard, and OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. A 1-year Apple warranty applies.

Pogoplug offers 20GB of Cloud Storage Space for free when you sign up. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the best cloud storage deal we've seen from Pogoplug.

BuyDig offers the Optoma HD66 Home Theater DLP Projector for $437 with free shipping. That's $4 under last summer's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $32, outside of the deal below. Features include a 1280x720 (720p) resolution, 4,000:1 contrast ratio, 2,500 ANSI lumens brightness, 3D playback (when used with 3D glasses and compatible 3D source material), wireless remote, one HDMI input, and VGA and other video inputs.

Update: Amazon now charges the same.

TigerDirect offers the Corsair XMS3 4GB PC3-10666 DDR3-1333 240-Pin Dual Channel Desktop RAM, model no. CMX4GX3M1A1333C9, for $39.99. This $20 mail-in rebate cuts it to $19.99. With around $4 for shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $12. It features a 9-9-9-24 timing. Deal ends May 31.

BuyDig offers the Swissgear UPLOAD Carrying Case Backpack in Black, model no. GA-64081001, for $29.95. Coupon code "DN5" cuts it to $24.95. With free shipping, that's pennies under our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $8. It features a carrying handle, multiple compartments, room for up to a 16" laptop, and more.