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There's been a lot of talk, and confusion, about the new pricing policy announced by jcpenney a few weeks ago, which entails more structure and (gasp!) fewer sales. If you're worried about potentially higher prices or radically reduced merchandise quality, we've got a lowdown on what the changes may actually mean, what we've seen so far, and what you can expect from future jcpenney sales.

If you're in the mood to save money, today's your day, featuring the best price we've seen for an unlocked iPhone 4S, a new low for an 8GB Android MP3 player, and more in today's list of five great deals that we found overnight and early this morning.

Smartphones for all! Let the joys of picture sharing, web browsing, and tweeting be a part of your daily life, without a hefty price tag. Today's roundup of smartphones focuses on the best deals we could find on non-iPhone devices. There are free-with-contract, pay-as-you-go, and unlocked options, for whatever your cell phone needs might be.

The dealnews Podcast Episode 197 has arrived and it "meets expectations!" This week, the podcasters throw their support behind Weird Al Yankovic, lament their chances of getting Facebook stock, rumor monger about the Apple iTV, get amazed at Redbox's expansion plans, double their Verizon data, and more. Plus, they're taking suggestions for how to spend their money on a giveaway to celebrate the upcoming 200th episode!