Computer Deals and Best Sales

BrilloTech via Amazon offers Prime members the Supcase Lightweight Folio Case with Stand for Kindle Fire in five colors (Black pictured) for $6.99 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $25 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $8.64.) That's $23 off list and the lowest total price we could find for this case. It features multiple viewing angles, full access to all features, and more.

Amazon Prime membership is $79 per year; however, Prime is free for college students for six months, and free for parents and caregivers for three months.

Buy.com offers the IOGEAR 802.11n Wireless Adapter, model no. GWU627, for $24.99 with free shipping. (Amazon charges the same for its Prime members or with orders over $25.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $5, although we saw it for a buck less last month. It's designed for use with Ethernet-equipped TVs, Blu-ray players, gaming systems, and more and features speeds of up to 150Mbps, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP encryption, USB connectivity, and more.

Meritline offers the SanDisk 16GB microSDHC Class 4 Secure Digital High-Capacity Card, model no. SDSDQ-016G, for $14.95. Coupon code "MLC523PN" drops it to $9.75. With free shipping, that's $0.61/GB and tied with a mention from two weeks ago as the lowest total no-rebate price we've seen for a 16GB class 4 microSDHC.

Update: Even better, a reader notes that CTC Store via Amazon offers it for $4.35 plus $4.50 for shipping, or $0.55/GB.

OnSale via Amazon offers the Belkin Screencast Intel WiDi Wireless Display Adapter, model no. F7D4501, for $47.99 plus $4.68 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $49. This adapter connects to your TV and allows you to wirelessly transmit content from your WiDi-enabled Windows laptop. It supports 1080p video and 5.1-channel audio and features an HDMI output.

iLush via Amazon offers the iLush Convertible Folio Case for Apple New iPad (pictured) or Apple iPad2 for $25. Coupon code "ILUSHGO1" cuts it to $17.50. With free shipping, that's $12 less than the lowest total price we could find for a similar case elsewhere. It can convert into a stand and features a leather exterior, access to all buttons and ports, and more.

Amazon offers the 5.7-lb. ASUS AMD A6 1.4GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook in Mocha, model no. A53Z-AS61, for $429.99 with free shipping. That's $170 off and a very low price for a 16" laptop with this CPU and a 750GB hard drive. (We saw a similar Toshiba model with a smaller hard drive for $30 less earlier today, still available.) Features include an AMD A6-3420M 1.4GHz quad-core processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 750GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, webcam, media card reader, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

onSale via Amazon offers the Canon imageCLASS MF3010 Monochrome Multifunction Laser Printer, model no. 5252B001AA, which also scans and copies, for $47.93 plus $17.98 for shipping. That's $2 under our mention from last month and is among the least expensive Canon multifunction laser printers we've seen. (It's also a current price low for this model by $22.) It features up to 19 ppm printing and 19cpm copying, up to 600x600 dpi, 24-bit scanner, and USB 2.0 connectivity.

Number 1 In Service via Amazon offers Prime members the Targus Netbook Chill Mat, model no. AWE39US1, for $9.99. Coupon code "NOWOFF50" drops it to $4.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $5, although we saw it for $2 less last fall. (Non-members can spend $25 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $9.06.) It features two fans.

Amazon Prime membership is $79 per year; however, Prime is free for college students for six months, and free for parents and caregivers for three months.

newegg offers the Intel 330 Series Maple Crest 180GB Serial ATA 6Gb/s 2.5" Internal SSD Solid State Drive, model no. SSDSC2CT180A3K5, for $219.99. This $60 mail-in rebate cuts it to $159.99. (Amazon charges the same.) With free shipping, that's $0.89/GB, $27 under our mention from two weeks ago, and the lowest total price we could find now by $72. Features include read speeds of up to 500MB/s and write speeds of up to 450MB/s. Deal ends May 29.

Update: The price at newegg has now slipped to $199.99 before the above rebate, $139.99 after, with free shipping ($0.78/GB). That's a $20 overnight drop and the best price we've seen for this drive.

Amazon offers the Razer DeathAdder Optical Gaming Mouse, model no. RZ01-00151400-R3, for $39.99 with free shipping. That's a buck under our March mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $22. It features five hyperesponse buttons, a scroll wheel, lighting alerts, braided 7-foot USB cable, and 3,500 dpi resolution.

Update: It's now listed as shipping in "2 to 4 weeks".

Buy.com offers the 5.7-lb. Lenovo G570 Intel Core i3 2.3GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Widescreen Notebook in Dark Brown, model no. 4334DBU, for $399.99 with free shipping. (Amazon charges the same price.) It's the lowest total price we could find by $50. It features an Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3GHz dual-core Sandy Bridge processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, 6-cell battery, and Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit.

C-Teck via Amazon offers this Smart Cover Snap-On Hard Case for iPad 2 / new iPad in Crystal Clear for $3.33 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a clear snap-on iPad case with Smart Cover support by $1. It protects your iPad 2 or new iPad from scratches and is compatible with the Apple Smart Cover (sold separately). It also features cutouts for access to ports and buttons.

Of note, expect this item to arrive in 2 to 3 weeks.

Buy.com offers the Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver, model no. F8Z492TTP, for $24.99 with free shipping. (Amazon offers it for the same price.) That's tied with our mention four weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $8. This receiver connects to your stereo and pairs wirelessly with your A2DP stereo Bluetooth-enabled devices.

Amazon recently released its Amazon Cloud Drive Desktop App for Windows and Mac. The Cloud Drive currently comes with 5GB of storage for free. Amazon has more information.

Note that it's listed as compatible with Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Mac OS X 10.6 and 10.7; it may not work on earlier operating systems.

Netdirectsales via eBay offers the Road Mice Corvette Wireless Optical Mouse in Maroon or White, model no. RM-08CHCZRXA, for $24.99 with free shipping. (DirectDeals4U via Amazon charges the same.) That's the lowest total price we could find for this mouse in any color by $8. It features 800 dpi, automatic timer shut off, LED lights, and more.

Since we now have a multitude of electronic devices that serve different purposes in our lives, while at home and on the go, isn't it about time we organize and streamline the ways in which we access our data? Take a step into the cloud, that ethereal place that seamlessly syncs files across multiple platforms, with our guide to the numerous free providers that can house your data on the web.

Amazon offers the EVGA GeForce GTX 570 1.28GB 320-Bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Video Card, model no. 012-P3-1577-KR, for $289.99. This $20 mail-in rebate cuts it to $269.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $81. This video card features a 732MHz core clock speed, 3.8GHz memory clock, 2560x1600 max resolution, and HDMI and dual DVI outputs. Rebate ends May 31.

C-Teck via Amazon offers the Smart Cover Partner Snap On Slim-Fit Case for Apple iPad 2 in Crystal Clear, model no. CPA-IP0073, for $3.42 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $3 and among the least expensive iPad 2 cases we've seen. It features camera, speakerphone, and microphone cutouts, clear casing, and more.

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