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We've been sitting behind our laptops all day, putting together a roundup of the hottest notebook deals from the past week that are still available for you to compare. This week, we've got an Alienware gaming laptop with a $100 gift card for $949, a Samsung Series 9 bundled with a $200 Microsoft Store credit, and four more great notebook deals.

Amazon's Kindle Fire has been skyrocketing its way to the top of the tablet charts, and in an attempt to extinguish its success, Barnes & Noble unveiled its new 8GB NOOK Tablet for just $199. This aggressive move by B&N marks the start of a no-holds-barred tablet war with Amazon. But should NOOK fans jump on this "price cut" or is there a chance we'll see better deals on the NOOK in the near future?

Despite a slow start, Android tablets are finally gaining momentum with consumers, and have claimed 39% of the tablet market — a 10% increase from the previous year. But with so many options to choose from, how do you know which tablet is worth your time? We sifted through some of today's most buzz-worthy models to find out.

On the heels of the iPad 3 announcement (and some of the lowest priced iPad 2s we've ever seen), and with Android tablets claiming a whopping 34% of the market, we know our readers love their tablets. So we've brought you the top deals on tablet cases and sleeves to keep your prize possession protected.

Hey, we know shopping for digital storage might not sound as sexy as shopping for a new iPad or laptop, but what'll you do if your hard drive on those devices crashes? Computer techs far and wide repeatedly tell you to "make a backup copy" and so in that spirit, we're offering five great deals on data storage solutions: flash drives, external drives, and memory cards.

This morning, Apple gave us a sneak peek at its upcoming OS X update, Mountain Lion. That's cool and all, but how does it stack up to the real thing?

We've been sitting behind our laptops all day, putting together a roundup of the hottest notebook deals from the past week that are still available for you to compare. This week, we're still fond of the Dell XPS 15 Intel Core i7 2.2GHz 15.6" 3G LED-backlit Widescreen Notebook, as it makes its fourth straight appearance in the roundup. We've also found three HP notebooks from $375, and two more from Samsung and Lenovo.

Here at dealnews, we're not about to resolve the great debate between Apple iPad loyalists and those who love the Android tablet platform. We'd rather see everyone get on the same side of a battle: fighting high prices. We've searched high and low for five great tablet deals, so flex those touchscreen muscles and let's get started with the bargain hunting.

Seeing as the iPad is the number-one selling tablet in the world, there's a very good chance that you own one. And there's also a good chance that you own the latest and greatest version: the iPad 2. But what if you also happen to be an Apple-phile, and the promise of an upcoming iPad 3 release is tempting you to upgrade? Then be sure to check out our detailed plan of action for ensuring that you get the best value for your iPad 2.

Get your tech life in order with these five computer accessory deals that include a backlit keyboard, surround speaker system, and a coupon to help with your cable and power supply needs. We did the homework, we scoured for the bargains, and now all you have to do is point, click, and purchase.

If you're debating what the best plan of action is to insure your new Apple computer, iPhone, or iPad, then you may be weighing your options in terms of AppleCare and SquareTrade warranties. We see numerous deals and coupon on the latter, but does that mean it's a lesser, "budget" version of the former? In a heads up comparison, we looked at the cost, coverage, and overall value of SquareTrade and AppleCare warranties.

Yesterday we compared the specifications of three of the most notable upcoming ultrabook releases we saw at CES. Today, we're taking the Lenovo IdeaPad U310 and stacking it up against one of the most popular existing super slim laptops, Apple's MacBook Air. Will the standard in ultraportables get some competition from the the ultra-affordable Lenovo?

Ultrabooks were the undisputed star of last week's Consumer Electronics Show, or CES, with most computer manufacturers offering their own take on the super light and thin trend. So with the floodgates wide open, it's time to see which (if any) of these newly-minted laptops are worth your hard-earned cash. We stacked three of last week's major headliners against each other to see if 2012's ultrabook lineup is worth the hype.

Recent reports say that 72.7 million tablets were sold in 2011, which is a major jump from 2010. With several slate manufacturers dropping the price of their products, it's no surprise that there's now more mobile technology literally in the hands of the people. We take a look at how manufacturers are competing for space in the crowded mid-level slate market.

Your "festive" rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" last weekend signified hope, wistful longing, and determination to get the most out of 2012, but it also means that another fiscal year is in the books. And that means that the taxman will soon come a-callin'. Luckily, we've got software deals of all sorts in today's roundup — which includes a discount on a tax return program, as well as software for more creative pursuits (which should help break up all those numbers you'll be crunching).

This week marks a very important moment in personal computing: Thirty years ago, the world was first introduced to the Commodore 64. But if you think the aging Commodore is a quaint relic from days gone by, then think again! Here's a list of five things the Commodore 64 can do that even that shiny new Mac Pro can't!

The season of mistletoe and "ho, ho, ho" may be winding down, but it seems that holiday shopping isn't ready to, well, take a holiday just yet. Thus, today we've rounded up the best current deals on Android tablets. At some of these prices, even an Apple fan may be convinced to give an inexpensive Android tablet a try.

It's been a rough couple of months for hard drives; deals on HDDs are still in short supply due to flooding in Thailand, and now both Seagate and Western Digital have announced that they will slash warranties on their new drives in 2012.

We saw some sell-out Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales on an array of iPad and tablet devices, and we hope that our readers were able to jump on the bargains. If not, we've found another round of discounted iPads, as well as a handful of perfectly-priced accessories to go with your shiny new purchase.

Interested in jumping on the tablet bandwagon? Check out our roundup of the best Cyber Monday tablet deals we've seen so far. We've found four Editors' Choice deals as well as one all-time low tablet. Get a BlackBerry Playbook that's dropped $49 since last week, a Barnes & Noble NOOK tablet with a $25 credit, and more.

We've been keeping our eyes on the hotness meter all morning, putting together a roundup of the very best of Black Friday's tablet and eBook reader deals we've seen so far. We've found five Editors' Choice deals: an Apple iPad for $480, a B&N NOOKcolor for $119, and three other devices for under $300. New deals are popping up by the minute, and prices are subject to change, so please be sure to check before you buy.

Most of us don't go around thinking about the joys of data storage, and then it happens: Your computer crashes, or you're in immediate need of a flash drive to hand-off an important document. We've got five data storage deals — four of which are Editors' Choice-caliber — that will address all aspects of your storage needs, from thumb drives to an SDHC card.

Several weeks ago, we rounded up the best deals on Android tablets, and we've decided to return for a second round of tablet bargains for you to consider. This is a healthy product category with lots of options and competition, so it's worth taking a gander at some of the best current deals we could find.

For many people, a laptop is like an important extension of the self. You've got work files on there, photos of your friends and relatives, your entire music library, and much more. Protect it (and your quality of life) while you're on the go with these five laptop case deals.

While Apple's MacBook Air has long been the most noteworthy ultraportable laptop available, now comes the ultrabook — Windows' answer to the Air. Both Acer and ASUS have recently released super thin and light models that are vying for the top spot. Here's how they stack up against each other.

Thailand has been bailing out of its rainy season, but the flooding in some areas has been severe, and numerous factories have been shutdown. Considering the country produces 25% of the world's hard drives, some analysts are concerned about a long-term hard drive shortage — which could mean fewer deals for consumers.

You can never have too much flash storage on hand, and the editors at dealnews have seen some pretty amazing deals on drives and cards recently. Here's a handful of bargains (including two Editors' Choice offerings) that will make deleting photos or other digital memories a thing of the past.

The iPad may be the better-known tablet, but we here at dealnews recognize that Android users love a great deal just as much as the next digital maven. We've rounded up five recent Android tablet bargains that make taking the plunge into tablet territory seem exceptionally easy.

With so many inexpensive laptop deals published everyday on dealnews, a reader may be flummoxed as to why anyone should spend $1,000 or more on a notebook. We've created a guide to the premium features that make up that price tag, with reasons for why they might be right for you. And what's more, with Black Friday fast approaching, that high-end laptop might be more affordable than you think.