Computer Deals

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple 23" Aluminum Cinema LCD Monitor, model no. M9178LL/A, for $289.99 plus around $19 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $75. It features a 1920x1200 native resolution, USB hub, two FireWire 400 ports, and DVI input. Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies

Fry's Electronics offers the ASUS Black Diamond Dual-Band 802.11a/n Wireless N600 SOHO Router, model no. RT-N53, for $49.99. This $15 mail-in rebate cuts it to $34.99. Choose in-store pickup to dodge shipping charges, which start around $7. That's $8 under our mention from last month and the lowest price we could find by $14. This is a concurrent dual-band router, meaning it can run two separate full-speed 802.11n wireless networks at the same time. Deal ends May 23.

Fry's Electronics offers the XtremeMac Tango Air Speaker System for Apple iPhone, iPod, and iPad, model no. IPU-TAP-11, for $49 plus around $11 for shipping. (Free in-store pickup is also available.) That's $20 under our mention from last week and the lowest total price we could find now by $165. This speaker is compatible with devices that support iOS 5 or greater and features two tweeters, two full-range drivers, a subwoofer, and passive radiator.

Note: It's currently on backorder, but can still be ordered at this price for delivery when available.

For in-store pickup only, Fry's Electronics offers the LG Micro Portable LED Projector, model no. HW350T, for the final checkout price of $399. That's the lowest total price we could find by $251, although we saw it for a buck less shipped in December. It features a maximum display size of nearly 10 feet, 1280x800 resolution, 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 300 lumens brightness, built-in HD tuner, stereo speakers, HDMI, and VGA and other video inputs. Deal ends May 23.

Fry's Electronics offers the Monster 0.5-Foot microUSB Cable, model no. DL USB HSMI-0.5, for 99 cents plus $1.99 for shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for this name-brand cable by $10.

Fry's offers the Canon imageCLASS D530 Multifunction Laser Printer, model no. 6371B049, which also scans and copies, for $79.99. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid a shipping fee of around $15. That's $10 below our shipped mention from February and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's currently $39 below the best shipped price we could find elsewhere.) It features 26 ppm printing and copying, duplex printing and copying, 600dpi scanning, 250-page paper tray, USB connectivity, and more.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the TRENDnet GREENnet 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Switch, model no. TEG-S81g, for $36.99. Coupon code "EMCXRWN77" drops it to $19.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price by $16. This GREENnet device claims to reduce power consumption by up to 70% compared to standard unmanaged switches. It also features eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and a maximum data transfer speed of up to 1,000Mbps. Coupon expires May 19.

newegg offers its newsletter subscribers the Netgear AC1750 Dual-Band 802.11ac Wireless Router (pictured), model no. R6300-100NAS, for $199 with free shipping. Apply coupon code "EMCXRWN42" and the Seagate 2TB Expansion Desktop USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. STBV2000100, will be added to your cart automatically for free. That's $89 under the best price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere. (For further comparison, we saw the router on its own for $39 less in April.) This dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) wireless router features wireless speeds of up to 1750Mbps, five Ethernet ports, and more. The hard drive features USB 3.0 connectivity. Deal ends May 19.

Update: Specs corrected.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Seagate 4TB Serial ATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, model no. STBD4000400, for $199.99. Coupon code "EMCXRWN22" cuts it to $169.99. With free shipping, that's $0.04/GB and the lowest total price we could find by $12. It features a 64MB cache and runs at 7200 rpm. Deal ends May 19.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the Synology DiskStation 2-Bay Gigabit Ethernet Network Attached Storage Server, model no. DS212J, for $199.99. Coupon code "EMCXRWN38" cuts it to $179.99. With free shipping, that's $5 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find now by $20. It features a 1.2GHz processor, 256MB RAM, two USB ports, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. It can hold two SATA hard drives and supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and more. Coupon expires May 19.

For its newsletter subscribers only, newegg offers the LG 23" IPS LED-Backlit LCD Monitor, model no. IPS234V-PN, for $159.99. Coupon code "EMCXRWN24" drops it to $139.99. With free shipping, that's $4 under our mention from a month ago and the lowest total price we could find by $25. It features a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, one HDMI input, DVI input, and more. Deal ends May 19.

The Apple Store continues to offer its factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core i7 2GHz Server (pictured), model no. MC936LL/A, for $759 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and $101 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This Mac mini features an Intel Core i7 2GHz Sandy Bridge quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, dual 500GB 7200 rpm hard drives, 802.11n wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, and OS X 10.7 Lion Server.

Of note, The Apple Store also offers the factory-refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core i7 2GHz Server, model no. G0MH6LL/A, upgraded with 8GB RAM and a 256GB SSD for $1,099 with free shipping. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find. A 1-year Apple warranty applies to both, the same as new systems.

The iTunes App Store offers Gangstar Rio: City of Saints for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad for free. That's a buck under our mention from last fall and the lowest price we've seen for this action game.

The iTunes App Store offers N.O.V.A. 3 for Apple iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad for free. That's a buck under our March mention and the lowest price we've seen for this first person sci-fi shooter.

Lenovo offers its Lenovo M0520 Multimedia Stereo USB 2.0 Speakers in Black, model no. 57Y6360, for $29.99. Coupon code "USP1MA436360" cuts it to $8.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our mention of these speakers in red four weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find in any color by $8. This USB-powered speaker system features a 90Hz to 20kHz frequency response, 3.5mm audio jack, and more. Deal ends May 22.

Note that this item has an estimated ship date of May 28.

Lenovo offers its Lenovo S1801A Laptop Stand, model no. 57Y6484, for $24.99. Coupon code "USP1MA436484" cuts it to $6.99. With free shipping, that's tied with our March mention and the lowest total price we could find now by $12. This stand features an adjustable height and is suitable for laptops with screens from 9" to 17".

Cisco continues to offer its factory-refurbished Cisco Linksys Smart Dual-Band 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Ethernet Router, model no. EA3500, for $59.99. (Click "Certified Refurbished EA3500" to see it.) Coupon code "HSPH10" cuts it to $53.99. With free shipping, that's $3 under our April mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also $42 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one.) This 300Mbps router features Cisco Connect Cloud support, simultaneous 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies, four Gigabit Ethernet ports, a MIMO antenna array, and more. A 90-day Cisco warranty applies.

MegaMacs offers the refurbished Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 3.06GHz 21.5" Desktop, model no. MB950LL/A, for $929.99 plus around $32 for shipping. That's $28 under last summer's mention of a refurb and the lowest total price we've seen for a refurbished unit with a 1TB hard drive. This iMac features the Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 21.5" 1920x1080 widescreen LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB 7200 rpm hard drive, SuperDrive, Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, AirPort Extreme, iSight, ATI Radeon HD 4670 256MB video card, and Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard). Deal ends May 22.

A 30-day MegaMacs warranty applies.

newegg offers the Thecus 5-Bay Diskless NAS Network Attached Storage, model no. N5550, for $379.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $59. It features RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 and JBOD compatibility, Intel Atom processor, 200-watt power supply, and more.