Tech Deals of the Day: Friday, 1/31/2014

Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell out quickly – so don’t hesitate to check them out now.

If you’re looking to buy a product from a specific store, save money with updated and verified coupon codes here.

Computers & Peripherals:

• Playstation 4 500GB Gaming Console $399.99 plus free shipping (normally $400)


• Adata SP900 Premier Pro 256GB 2.5″ Internal SATA III Solid State Drive $129.99 plus free shipping (normally $200 – use this form and code: YBW115738)


• Western Digital Red Intellipower WD40EFRX 4TB 64MB Cache 3.5″ Internal SATA Hard Drive $145.99 plus free shipping (normally $220 – use this form and code: YBW115738 and use this form)

Home Entertainment:

• Playstation 4 500GB Gaming Console $399.99 plus free shipping (normally $400)


• Wipeout: Create & Crash (3DS) $8.04 (normally $30)


• The Godfather Collection (The Coppola Restoration, Blu-ray) $16.99 (normally $50)


• Refurbished Roku 3 1080p High Definition Streaming Player + Remote w/ Built-In Headphone Jack $69.99 plus free shipping (normally $95)


• Refurbished Hisense 50K360 50″ LED LCD HDTV $364.99 plus free shipping (normally $700 – use this form and code: FAE115843)

Personal Electronics:

• Microsoft Surface Pro 10.6″ 1080p 128GB Intel Core i5 Tablet PC $499.99 (normally $800)


• 4th Generation 128GB Apple iPad Retina Display WiFi Only Tablet $519.99 plus free shipping (normally $700)


• 2nd Gen Asus Google Nexus 7 FHD 7″ 16GB Tablet $189.99 plus free shipping (normally $230)

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New Ouya Console Gets Updated Controller, More Storage

We first talked about the Ouya game console back in 2012. That console first turned up on Kickstarter seeking the money to bring the Android games you like to the big screen in the living room. A few years and a lot of pledges later, the Ouya console has been available to gamers for a while now.

Ouya has been criticized for controller lag issues in the past and has announced a new version of the console to address some of the complaints. Ouya says that the new version of the console has a “refined” controller. We don’t know what that means, there is no clear indication of what exactly was refined.

The new version of the Ouya also gets 16GB of storage, improved Wi-Fi, and new firmware. The new version of the Ouya is available for $129(USD). The standard version is still offered for $99 with 8GB of storage. It’s unclear if the controller refinement will eventually come to the 8GB version.

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Tech Deals of the Day: Thursday, 1/30/2014

Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell out quickly – so don’t hesitate to check them out now.

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Computers & Peripherals:

• Samsung 840 EVO MZ-7TE120BW 120GB 2.5″ Internal SATA III TLC Solid State Drive $79.99 plus free shipping (normally $270)


• On Networks DSG008-199NAS 8-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch $14.99 plus free shipping (normally $40 – use this form)


• Apple MacBook Pro MD101LL/A Intel Core i5 Ivy Bridge 13.3″ Laptop $949.99 plus free shipping (normally $1200)

Home Entertainment:

• LG 60PN5000 60″ Plasma HDTV $598.00 plus free ship-to-store (normally $1000)


• Seiki SE55UY04 55″ 4K LED LCD HDTV $799.99 plus free shipping (normally $1200)

Personal Electronics:

• Dell Venue 8 Pro Intel Atom Z3740D Quad-Core 32GB Windows 8.1 8″ 1280×800 IPS Tablet $229.00 (normally $300)


• 1st Generation Google Nexus 7 32GB 7″ Tablet $129.99 plus free shipping (normally $200)


• Canon EOS 70D Digital SLR Camera DSLR (BODY ONLY) + Canon PIXMA PRO-100 Inkjet Photo Printer + Canon Photo Paper $929.00 plus free shipping (normally $1500 use this form)

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LEGO Bioshock Infinite Motorized Patriot: Comstock’s Brick Men

This LEGO model of the Motorized Patriot from Bioshock Infinite is a testament to the technical prowess and power of Carl Merriam. He made it as part of his Iron Builder battle with Pepa Quin, who if I remember correctly is another famous and talented LEGO enthusiast.

Fukui-san! Sky-Hook to Carl’s Flickr page to see the LEGO Motorized Patriot in all its glory.

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Mark One 3D Printer Can Print with Carbon Fiber: Pencil 2.0

We know that 3D printers can print objects out of plastic, food, animal tissue and metal. Now a company called Mark Forged claims that its upcoming Mark One 3D printer can print using carbon fiber, the wonder material known for its high strength-to-weight ratio and cool looks. Something tells me this printer will hit a high money-to-ink ratio as well.

The Mark One can print objects with carbon fiber at up to 200 microns thick. It can also print using PLA, fiberglass and nylon at up to 100 microns, so you can make objects mainly out of those cheaper materials then reinforce or decorate them a bit with carbon fiber. You can check out the printer’s other specifications on Mark Forged’s website.

The Mark One will be available this March for $5,000 (USD). Some of Gizmag’s commenters have two major criticisms about the Mark One though. First is that you can already buy carbon fiber-reinforced PLA filament. Which means you can start printing carbon fiber objects now and with your existing 3D printer.

The second criticism is that although carbon fiber is strong in itself, in high-end applications the material is molded – i.e. the fibers are aligned and woven – in ways that maximize certain properties, one of which is strength. In other words, a 3D printed carbon fiber object may not turn out to be as strong or durable as other carbon fiber products.

For my part, I’m worried that future customers will be able to buy the Mark One’s carbon fiber filament only from Mark Forged. And also that folks are more excited about this than the one that prints pizza. Folks. THIS ONE PRINTS PIZZA. Why is that not receiving funding from all living organisms in the universe?

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Krang Belt Buckle: Waist Clan

Villain in a buckle, alien power! Let the disembodied villain use you as his exo-suit. Freakshop proprietor Christopher Genovese made this awesome oversized belt buckle featuring the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle’s sworn enemy. I’m not sure how large the buckle is exactly, but it’s probably as large as a child’s head.

Christopher made the buckle out of urethane resin. Then he painted it by hand and finished it with a polyurethane clear coat.

Christopher can also add a mount to Krang if you’d rather hang him on a wall, but unless you have a person hanging on your wall, what fun is that?

Activate the Technodrome and head to Freakshop to order the buckle. It costs $190 (USD) and is made to order, so give Christoper one to three weeks to make you one.

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Tech Deals of the Day: Wednesday, 1/29/2014

Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell out quickly – so don’t hesitate to check them out now.

If you’re looking to buy a product from a specific store, save money with updated and verified coupon codes here.

Computers & Peripherals:

• Asus Taichi 21 Intel i7 Dual 11.6in 1920×1080 IPS Panels Ultrabook 256GB SSD for $849.99 plus Free Shipping (normally $1799)


• Apple Macbook Pro Intel i7 Crystalwell 15in Retina Display Laptop 256GB SSD for $1699.99 plus Free Shipping (Normally $2500)


• Dell Inspiron 15 7000 Intel HASWELL 15.6in 720p Touch Laptop i5 $649 for $194.99 plus Free Shipping (normally $849 – use coupon code: WD0RTDJWM4QC1F)


• Virgin Mobile Sale – 20% off Apple iPhones (5S for $439.99) plus Free Shipping (Orig $599)


• Apple iPad Mini Retina Display 32GB $469.99; 64GB $569.99 plus Free Shipping (Orig $499)

Home Entertainment:

• Westinghouse EU50F2G1 50in LED LCD HDTV for $399.99 plus Free Shipping (Orig $499.99)


• Samsung UN39FH5000 39in LED LCD HDTV for $349.99 plus ree Shipping (Orig $430 – Use Coupon Code: PDN115780)


• Polk Audio Surroundbar IHT 6000 Home Theater System for $199.99 (Orig $499.99 – use this Form)

Personal Electronics:

• Belkin Wemo WiFi Switches & Outlets starting at $37.99 plus Free Shipping (Orig. $49.99)


• Garmin nuvi 2555LMT 5in Portable GPS w/ Lifetime Map & Traffic for $94.99 plus Free Shipping (Orig $149.99)


• Foscam FI9821W 720p High Definition Pan/Tilt Wireless IP Camera for $94.99 plus Free Shipping (Orig $160)

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NAX 2.0 Can Slice and Dice Zombies and Still Open Your Beer

ThinkGeek is intent on getting us all ready for the zombie apocalypse. They will sell you the Crovel or Crovel II which will certainly come in handy to take on the zombie hoard. A new tool has turned up that looks even more impressive than the Crovel, called the NAX 2.0.

The NAX 2.0 is a multitool that can function as a hatchet, machete, and a kukuri knife. I don’t know what that last one is, but it sounds really cool. The handle of the NAX 2.0 can be used as a pry bar so you can open any wood crates of Twinkies you might run across.

The handle also has a bottle opener, which is key to surviving the zombie apocalypse. Few things are worse than running across the last beer in the world and not having a bottle opener. The handle also has a gas shut off wrench, I guess that will help to burn up some zombies or cook Ramen soup to enjoy with your beer. Plus, the handle is wrapped in 550 paracord, which is perfect for setting booby traps and strangling the undead.

The Nax 2.0 is available from ThinkGeek for $149.99(USD).

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Watch the LEGO Simpsons House Being Built

Fans have been waiting for the first LEGO Simpsons set and now you can watch it being built. It’s an expensive set, so maybe this is the next best thing to owning it.

Mike, also known as “Bricks Nerd” got his hands on the LEGO Simpsons House and is sharing some videos of the set being constructed. This isn’t just a simple project either since this $200 set features 2,532 pieces in all. The speed-build video is about six minutes-long and there is also an 18-minute video that is basically a review of the set.

They are definitely worth watching if you are thinking about buying this set.

[via Geekologie]

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Thanko’s USB Mask Shields You from Pollen, Makes You Look Like a Beekeeper

When pollen flies through the air, allergies run wild. Good (or bad?) thing there’s Thanko’s big yellow mask to shield you from pollen (and social interaction!)

It looks like Thanko means business when it comes to its pollen mask. At first glance, it resembles those protective masks that beekeepers wear. While it won’t protect your from bees, it will keep the pollen out. And while it looks stuffy, the wearer is kept cool and comfortable thanks to its built-in USB-powered fan, which has two settings you can choose from.

The Thanko USB Pollen Mask sells for ¥3,980 (~$38 USD). Dignity sold separately.

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Legendary Hero 8-Bit Heart Bouquet Beats Flowers

Sure, you could give your sweetie some flowers this Valentine’s Day and make it just like all the rest, but wouldn’t it be better to get her something to celebrate her geeky side? Here, take this Legendary Hero 8-Bit Heart Bouquet. It’s dangerous to go alone.

Flowers die, but video games are forever. This 3D foam cutout is the perfect gift for your significant other. It even includes a fold-out stand for displaying on a desk or table. There are also holes in the back so you can mount it on the wall.

It is only $12.99(USD) from ThinkGeek. Cheap and awesome. You gotta love that. Get her some chocolate too. You have to have chocolate.

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Bacon, Coffee and Whiskey Soaps for Hipster Germophobes

If you are as big a fan of crispy, crunchy bacon as I am all you will need to hear is this- Bacon Soap. If you need a bit more explanation, here it is. ThinkGeek has some hand soaps in bars that smell like manly food and drink. The hand soaps are available in three scents; the bacon scent we have seen before.

Made by Outlaw Soaps, the set of three scents include bacon, coffee, and whiskey. I can get behind the bacon-scented soap, it even looks like bacon with the red and white marbling. The coffee soap makes sense too, while I hate the taste of coffee, it smells pretty good.

The whiskey soap is the questionable one to me. I can only imagine explaining to a cop that pulls you over and smells whiskey that you just took a bath.

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Tech Deals of the Day: Monday, 1/27/2014

Our friends at TechBargains.com compile a list of daily deals to help you save money. Keep in mind that as with any good deal, products are limited in quantity and can sell out quickly – so don’t hesitate to check them out now.

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Computers & Peripherals:

• Dungeons & Dragons: The Complete Animated Series $5.00 plus free shipping (normally $20)


• Logitech M525 Wireless Mouse (BLACK, RED) $19.99 plus free shipping (normally $40)


• Silicondust HDHomeRun PRIME HDHR3-CC 3-Tuner Network HD Cable Card Decoder $89.99 plus $1.99 shipping (normally $150)


• Antec NeoECO 620C 620W Power Supply (80PLUS BRONZE) $34.99 plus free shipping (normally $80 – use this form)


• Refurbished HP DC7800 Intel Dual-Core E2180 Desktop Computer $89.99 plus free shipping (normally $90 – use this form)

Home Entertainment:

• Insignia NS-39D400NA14 39″ LCD HDTV $249.99 plus free shipping (normally $330)


• Samsung UN65FH6001 65in LED LCD HDTV $999.99 plus free shipping (normally $1400)


• Microsoft Xbox 360 Live 12-Month Gold Membership Subscription Card $39.99 plus free shipping (normally $60)


• Microsoft Xbox ONE Next Generation 500GB Gaming Console (Built-In Blu-Ray Player) $479.99 plus free shipping (normally $500)


• Westinghouse UW46T7HW 46″ LED LCD HDTV $299.99 plus free shipping (normally $450)

Personal Electronics:

• Refurbished Nokia Lumia 920 32GB 4G LTE Unlocked Smartphone $19.99 (normally $330)


• Apple MD818ZM/A Lightning to USB Cable by Apple $8.88 plus free shipping (normally $20)


• Manufacturer Refurbished Microsoft Surface RT 10.6″ 32GB Tablet PC w/ 1YR Warranty $179.99 plus free shipping (normally $300)


• 4th Generation Apple iPad 128GB Retina Display Tablet (BLACK or WHITE) $519.99 plus free shipping (normally $700)

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Yes, This Is an HDTV

If there’s one thing that today’s flat-screen TVs have led to is a lack of the sort of unique designs that CRTs used to offer. I suppose this is a good thing, as HDTVs are designed to focus our attention on the image itself. That said, if you’re looking for a TV that looks different than all the others, check out this retro-style set from Seiki.

The bright red Seiki Digital SE22FR01 set is a full 1080p, 22-inch display, but it looks like an old TV from the late 1960s or early 1970s. The set offers all the modern conveniences, including inputs for HDMI, component, composite and VGA devices, and a remote control. And since the display has a chubby case, it’s got room inside for a better speaker than typical small HDTVs, with a built in 20-watt Yamaha subwoofer. Naturally, it’s got an old-school power switch and a volume dial.

You can get your hands on the Seiki retro-style HDTV from Amazon for $199.98(USD).

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RumbleRail Floppy Disk Jukebox: Diskman 8.0

I’m sure you’ve seen videos of floppy disk drives rigged to play music. Simon Schoar took the hack to the next level with RumbleRail, a modular floppy jukebox that plays MIDI files loaded to its SD card slot. It’s run by an ATMega microcontroller, has a 128 x 64 LCD display and two RGB LEDs for each drive that light up in sync with the music. All of its parts are neatly arranged on a machined aluminum rail.

According to Simon, depending on the file extension of the selected MIDI files, RumbleRail will either map MIDI tracks to the drives, map MIDI channels to the drives or just play as many notes as possible at once. Here’s the RumbleRail playing the Pirates of the Caribbean theme song:

And here it is playing the Ghostbusters theme song in the dark, because it ain’t afraid of no ghost:

They sound like highly organized mosquitoes. Fire up Lynx and head to Simon’s website to find out how you can build your own RumbleRail.

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Family Size Sleeping Bag Doubles As Jumbo-Sized Dutch Oven

The family that sleeps in a giant sleeping bag together… is just weird. Regardless, this sleeping bag is big enough to fit your family inside. It’s great for unexpected emergency situations like if you’ve lost your house or something, but otherwise you are just going to drive each other crazy, hitting each other with your elbows and whatnot.

This sleeping bag is made from 100% Polyester and you can unzip the bag from the bottom up to allow increased airflow. Speaking of airflow, just a little warning. Do not use this thing as a family on taco night.

After you spend some time trapped in a nightmare cocoon with your them, you won’t even want to be a part of the family anymore. So enjoy it while it lasts.

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Chainmaille Necktie: for Knights of the Cubic Cubicle

Defend yourself from sword strikes and shark bites in the office with Thinkgeek’s Chainmaille Mail Necktie. It’s made of anodized aluminum, so I guess it will offer some sort of protection from corporate get-togethers.

The funny thing is, it’s the necktie part that isn’t genuine. I think it’s more of a choker with a huge pendant.

Ride to ThinkGeek and get the Chainmaille Necktie for $30 (USD). I’ll wait for the plate necktie.

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