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Usher in the vernal equinox with a rare $10 Amazon credit for only $5, find a new all-time low on a Kingston 16GB flash drive that also acts as an MP3 player and photo viewer, and more in today's list of five great deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

Happy Cyber Monday! We know it's been a hard weekend of deal-hunting, but don't relent just yet. Avoid the stores by taking advantage of the best online deals, like 50% off various credits from Living Social, BOGO free shoes at Macy's, and more in today's list of five great deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

Today only, Microsoft Store takes up to 50% off select items as part of its Cyber Monday Sale. Even better, take 25% off select computer and mobile accessories via coupon code "SAVE25". Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping with no minimum purchase required. Sales tax is added where applicable. Shop for laptops, Xbox 360 consoles and accessories, Windows software, keyboards, mice, and more.

Microsoft Store has posted a preview of its Black Friday Sale. These deals will be live online on November 25 at 3 am ET. Sales tax is added where applicable. It'll feature discounts on laptops; Xbox 360 consoles, games, and accessories; PC software; and more.

newegg posted a preview of its Black Friday Ad. The sale prices will be available online on Thursday, November 24. Each item receives free shipping. Some notable deals, all with free shipping:

• Samsung Bluetooth Headset for 1 cent after $20 mail-in rebate
• Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Console Bundle for $199.99
• Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2KK 12.1-Megapixel Digital Camera for $289.99
• Sceptre 42" 1080p LCD HDTV for $299
• Sony VAIO EL Series AMD Dual 1.65GHz 16" Notebook for $369.99
• click here to view the rest of the newegg Black Friday preview, and see this page for all of the available items (prices will be available on November 24).

Micro Center posted its Black Friday Ad as a 13-page online document. Most items will be available in-store only from 8 am to 10 pm local time on November 25, 10 am to 9 pm on November 26, and 11 am to 6 pm on November 27. (Some are available for a single day or two days only.) Notable deals from this upcoming sale:

• Acer 20" LED-Backlit LCD Monitor for $69.99
• Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Game Console with Kinect for $199.99
• Acer Aspire AS5250-0468 AMD Dual Core 15.6" Notebook for $249.99
• view the entire Micro Center Black Friday Ad

Meijer posted its entire in-store Black Friday Ad as a 32-page online document. Stores will open at 4 am with doorbuster deals available until noon. Notable doorbuster deals include Nintendo Wii Consoles for $99, select LEGO sets from $15, Amazon Kindle Wifi with Keyboard bundled with a $25 Meijer Custom Coupon for $89, Sony Playstation 3 Holiday Bundle for $199, and more.

Meijer also posted online Thanksgiving Day and Saturday Ads. Thanksgiving offers are available Thursday from 6 am till midnight. Some best bets include the Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB Console with Kinect for $199, Samsung 32" LCD HDTV for $278, select Blu-ray movies for $8. The Saturday Sale features Meijer Santa Bucks printable coupons with discounts ranging from $3 off a single item of $14.97 or more to $20 off a single item of $99.97 or more. (several exclusions apply.) A best bet after coupon is the Apple iPod touch 64GB MP3 Player bundled with a $30 Meijer Custom Coupon for $375.

Sam's Club has posted its Black Friday ad as a 5-page online document. These sale prices will be valid for members in stores November 25 starting at 5 am local time. Sales tax is added where applicable. Notable discounts:

• Microsoft Xbox 360 250GB Holiday Bundle for $199
• Sony PlayStation 3 160GB Entertainment Bundle for $239
• LG 42" 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV for $578
• see the entire Sam's Club Black Friday Ad

Microsoft continues to offer students downloads of its Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $29.99. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we could find, this time by $45. You must have a valid .edu email address and be able to prove your active status as a student if asked by Microsoft. Note that a backup disc may be be added to your cart automatically; remove it to get the above price.

TigerDirect via eBay offers the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 in Pink, model no. 6BA-00025, for $7.99 with free shipping. That's $3 under our mention from last fall and the lowest total price we could find by $3. This 4-button mouse hides a tiny snap-in USB receiver that plugs into your laptop.

Microsoft continues to offer students downloads of its Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $29.99. That's the lowest total price we could find by $45. You must have a valid .edu email address and be able to prove your active status as a student if asked by Microsoft. Note that a backup disc may be be added to your cart automatically; remove it to get the above price.

Buy.com offers the Microsoft Wireless Bluetrack Mouse 5000 in Black, model no. MGC-00001, for $20.95. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find (outside of the price below) by $9. This wireless mouse features BlueTrack technology (which purportedly works on more surfaces than optical or laser technology), a nano transceiver, up to 30-foot range, and more.

Don't mind an open box? Meritline has it for $19.99 with free shipping

TigerDirect offers the Microsoft Backpack Contender 15.6" Notebook Bag in Red, model no. 39312, for $9.99. With $4.05 for shipping, that's a buck under our mention from last winter and the lowest total price we could find now by $14. It supports laptops with screens up to 15.6" and features several zippered pockets and compartments.

The OfficeMax.com Black Friday Sale is now live. Shipping starts at $7.95, but orders of $50 or more qualify for free shipping. Sales tax is added where applicable. Discounted items include laptops, HDTVs, monitors, digital cameras, and more. Sales tax is added where applicable. Notables:

• Microsoft Lifecam VX-7000 Webcam for $9.99
• HP Officejet 4500 All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $49.99
• Hitachi XL Desk Drive 1TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $49.99
• shop the entire OfficeMax Black Friday Sale

Buy.com cuts up to 74% off select items in its Thanksgiving Blowout Sale. With free shipping on most items, that yields many price lows. Plus, most orders of $30 or more qualify for $5 off when you check out via Google Checkout. Notables with prices after Google Checkout discount, where applicable:

• TRENDnet 802.11g Wireless Firewall Router (pictured) for $9.99 via $10 mail-in rebate
• Brother Electronic Labeling System for $19.99
• Microsoft Office for Mac 2011 Home and Student Edition for $84.95
• shop the entire Buy.com Thanksgiving Blowout Sale

• Of note, new customers can take advantage of additional coupons found here.

Best Buy offers the Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 3000 in Slate, model no. BX3-00008, for $9.99 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we've seen for this mouse. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 4-button mouse hides a tiny snap-in USB receiver that plugs into your laptop.

Microsoft continues to offer students downloads of its Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Upgrade for $29.99. That's the lowest total price we could find by $105. You must have a valid .edu email address and be able to prove your active status as a student if asked by Microsoft. Note that a backup disc may be be added to your cart automatically; remove it to get the above price.

Today, Meritline.com slashed prices on cell phone accessories, gadgets, and more. In all, nine items are discounted, with prices starting as low as $4.99. Several items carry free shipping; for others, shipping starts around $6. The deals:

• GE HO98464 USB Retractable Number Pad for $4.99 + $0 s&h
• Anyware Flexible Keyboard for $4.99 via this $3 rebate + $6 s&h
• Microsoft Zune Car / Travel Charger Combo for $6.99 via coupon code "AC2096693OFF" + $0 s&h
• 21-LED Multifunction Bicycle Lamp for $6.99 for $0 s&h
• 6-Foot HD Component Cable for Nintendo Wii for $7.99 + $0 s&h
• Universal AC Travel Power Adapter for $7.99 via coupon code "AC1711942OFF" + $0 s&h
• Bodum Chimney Butane Lighter for $8.99 via coupon code "AC2153194OFF" + $0 s&h
• ADS DLX-188 2.5" FireWire/USB 2.0 Hard Drive Enclosure for $8.99 via this $9 rebate + $0 s&h
• BlackBerry 8700-series Replacement Battery for $9.99 via coupon code "RLLBOFF" + $0 s&h

Shop4tech.com offers this Nintendo Wii Light Gun for $17.95. Coupon code "DN10" slices it to $16.15. With free shipping, it's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total price we've seen. Deal ends February 29. Other discounted items via the coupon mentioned above, all with free shipping:

• Microsoft Zune Car Charger with a Zune Wall Charger for $7.61
• Generic Neoprene 12" Laptop Sleeves for $8.09
• macally iPod Car Power Adapter for $10.76
• Double Range Rock Guitar Controller for PS2 for $31.46
• Microsoft BX2-00004 Wireless Optical Desktop for $31.49