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J&R cuts up to 45% off several notebooks with Intel Core i3, i5, and i7 processors during its MusicFest and Tech Expo. With free shipping on all orders via coupon code "TECHEXPO11", many models are at or near the lowest total prices we could find. (Some laptops already include free shipping; they won't need the code.) Deal ends August 28.

A best bet is the 5.78-lb. Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E520 Core i3 2.1GHz 15.6" LED-Backlit Notebook (pictured), model no. 1143-3BU, for $439.88. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $30. It features an Intel Core i3-2310 2.1GHz dual-core Sandy Bridge processor, 15.6" 1366x768 LED-backlit widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, and Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit.

Today only, newegg offers the MSI Intel Core i3 3.1GHz Home Theater PC Barebones Kit for $299.99. With free shipping, it's $80 under the lowest price we could find for these parts separately elsewhere.

This kit includes an MSI H61M-E33 micro ATX Intel motherboard, model no. H61M-E33, hec Steel Micro ATX Media Center HTPC Case with 300-watt PSU, model no. 7K09BBA30FNRX, Intel Core i3 3.1GHz dual-core "Sandy Bridge" processor, model no. BX80623I32100, one G.SKILL Value Series 4GB PC3 10666 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit, model no. F3-10666CL9S-4GBNT, Seagate Barracuda 1TB hard drive, model no. ST1000DL002, Rosewill 6-foot HDMI cable, model no. RC-6-HDM-MM-BK, and Trend Micro Titanium Antivirus+ software.

Ending today, the MacMall Year-End Apple Sale takes up to 26% off a selection of Apple desktops, laptops, iPods, and more. Many models are now at or near lowest-we've-seen prices. Shipping can be cut to $0 for most orders of $99 or more via this mail-in rebate; otherwise, shipping starts around $6. Some notable computers:

• Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3" Notebook in White, model no. MB061LL/B, for $1,019 after a $75 mail-in rebate;
• Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2GHz 20" Desktop, model no. MA876LL/A, for $1,175 after a $50 mail-in rebate;
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 15" Notebook, model no. MA868LL/A, for $1,719 after a $150 mail-in rebate; and
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 17" Notebook, model no. MA611LL/A, for $1,999 after a $150 mail-in rebate.

The MacMall Year-End Apple Sale takes up to 26% off a selection of Apple Desktops, Laptops, iPods, and more. Many models are now at or near lowest-we've-seen prices. Shipping can be cut to $0 for most orders of $99 or more via this mail-in rebate; otherwise it starts around $6. Deals end December 31. Some notable computers:

• Apple MacBook Core 2 Duo 2GHz 13.3" Notebook in White, model no. MB061LL/B, for $1,019 after a $75 mail-in rebate;
• Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 2GHz 20" Desktop, model no. MA876LL/A, for $1,199 after a $50 mail-in rebate;
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz 15" Notebook, model no. MA868LL/A, for $1,719 after a $150 mail-in rebate; and
• Apple MacBook Pro Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4GHz 17" Notebook, model no. MA611LL/A, for $1,999 after a $150 mail-in rebate.

Still looking for Christmas gifts? Several deals recently posted on dealnews are available for in-store pickup today. Some offers, sorted by popularity:

1. Sony VAIO Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz 14" Widescreen Laptop for $1,000;
2. OfficeMax Friends & Family Sale + coupons, in-store only;
3. Canon PowerShot SD1000 ELPH 7.1MP 3x Zoom Digital Camera for $150 shipped;
4. Sanyo Eneloop NIMH Rechargeable AA Battery 8-Pack + freebie for $15 after rebate;
5. Panasonic 42" Widescreen Plasma HDTV for $855; and
6. Click here to see the entire list of ongoing deals.

Micro Center has posted its December 26 sales circular as an 8-page online document. Its sale begins Wednesday morning at 8 am local time and lasts until 10 pm. Note that a few deals are only available after coupon; coupons are distributed before stores open on Wednesday morning on a first-come, first-served basis. Some notable deals:

• Acer Aspire 4315-2004 Celeron 14.1" Notebook for $299.99;
• PowerSpec V200 Intel Dual Core Desktop PC for $199.99;
• Digital Research DLCD32 32" Widescreen LCD HDTV for $449.99;
• Sceptre X42BV-Full 42" 1080p Widescreen LCD HDTV for $899.99;
• Acer AL2416WBsd 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $299.99.

Circuit City has posted its Black Friday sales circular. (To find it, click "Weekly Ad" and then enter your zip code.) This 12-page ad features its Friday doorbusters, many of which will be available online on Thanksgiving. Stores open at 5 am on Friday morning. You can also see Circuit City's entire 4-Day Sale ad. Some notable deals:

• COBY CLIP 1GB MP3 PLayer, model no. MP-C582, plus 10 songs from Napster for $19.99;
• Magellan RoadMate 1200 Automotive GPS System, model no. 980-0023-001, for $124.99;
• HP Compaq Intel Dual Core 1.46GHz 15" Widescreen Laptop, model no. C717NR, for $299.99 after $150 rebate;
• Polaroid 40" Widescreen LCD HDTV, model no. 4011-TLXB, for $699.99;
• Samsung 50" Widescreen DLP Projection HDTV, model no. HL-T5075S, for $799.99; and
• Sharp AQUOS 42" Widescreen LCD HDTV, model no. LC-42D43U, for $799.99 ($100 below Office Depot's Black Friday ad).

Office Depot has posted its 8-page 2-Day Sale Circular. The prices on this circular start Friday, November 23, at 6 am local time in stores. Deals end Saturday. Notable:

• Olevia 42" Widescreen LCD HDTV for $699.99 after a $200 rebate;
• Sharp AQUOS LC-42D43U 42" Widescreen LCD HDTV for $899.99;
• HP Compaq Presario SR5214xb Intel Pentium Dual Core Desktop PC + 19" LCD for $349.99 after a $200 rebate;
• Acer 24" Widescreen LCD Monitor for $279.99 after a $90 rebate;
• Maxx Portable 3.5" GPS System for $99.99 after a $100 rebate;
• see the entire 2-Day Sale circular.

Staples has posted a "Sneak Peek" of its Black Friday sales circular. The prices on this 1-page Black Friday circular start Friday, November 23, at 6 am local time in stores. However, some or all of these deals may be available online on Thanksgiving Day. Notable:

• 42" widescreen LCD HDTV for $749.98;
• 32" widescreen LCD HDTV for $449.98;
• HP Compaq Presario C712US Intel Pentium Dual Core Laptop for $349.98;
• TomTom ONE GPS Navigation System + $20 Gift Card for $124.99;
• Samsung CLP-300 Color Laser Printer for $99.98 after a $150 rebate;
• Maxtor 500GB OneTouch 4 External USB 2.0 Hard Drive for $79.98 after $40 rebate;
• see the entire Black Friday Sneak Peak.

The new Geeks.com Green Light Specials Sale cuts prices on almost 300 items. Included in the sale are toys, computer components, televisions, iPod accessories, cameras, and more. Some are repeats of deals we're seen earlier this year, but many are new. The items on sale changes throughout the day. A current best bet: The Intel D925XBC Socket 775 mATX Motherbard with Gigabit Ethernet and high-definition sound for $49.99.

mwave.com now offers discounted prices on over 350 items during its ongoing Clearance Sale. That's 50 fewer than our last mention. Many items are at lowest-we've-seen prices. Shipping starts around $8. Some best bets:

• refurbished Intel Pentium II 266MHZ Processor with heatsink (OEM) for $1.99;
• Palm V/Vx Car Charger for $2;
• Programmable LED Message Fan for $4.95;
• I-Rocks Blue 800 dpi USB Optical Mouse for $6.90;
• Case Logic Small Nylon Camera Case in Black, model no. TBC-2, for $4.35; and
• Click here to see all sale categories.