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Amazon.com
- Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset for $40
Plantronics Discovery 925 Bluetooth Headset for $40 with free shipping.
Most stores sell it for around $80.
The reviews are pretty good, and its carrying case also acts as an rechargeable battery pack.
It's an amazing value, and this may be one of the best deals around for any kind of Bluetooth headset.
If you're one of those people who are tired of going through so many mediocre Bluetooth headsets and just want to finally find the best at any cost, check out a Plantronics Discovery 975 Headset for $81 after shipping fee.
It's rated one of the best on the market.
Newegg.com
- HOT!
- iPhone extended battery for $20 (expired) (repost)
Energizer iPhone Extended Battery for $20 with free shipping.
We can vouch that it does extend the battery life of the iPhone by about 70% more, and very useful when traveling or in a place where charging the phone is not convenient.
Because it makes the iPhone a bit bulky and provides little actual protective shielding, this is probably not the kind of thing you want on your phone all the time.
However, the Energizer device can be charged by itself (without the phone), it can be extremely useful for people constantly on the go.
Keep one of these charged at home or at the office (or even better, buy two and keep one charged in both places).
If you have a meeting or need to run out and your phone is already low on battery, just grab the Energizer and it will recharge your phone.
If your phone's battery is at 20%, a fully charged Energizer can charge the phone to about 75% in a little over an hour.
Limit 3 per person.
This deal expires sometime tonight.
Most other stores sell it for around $45.
Amazon.com
- Pair of 2-way GMRS Radios for $30 (expired)
A pair of Midland LXT480VP3 22-Channel 2-Way Radios with charging station for $30 with free shipping.
The pair usually sells for around $60.
The real world range is about 1-2 miles in an area of trees, hills, or buildings.
Everyone has cell phones these days, but we found two-way radios come in handy
hiking or skiing in the mountains or forest, where cell phones have little or no signal reception.
on a cruise ship, where cell phones don't work at all.
driving in a caravan on the road, so the leader and follower can hook the radio's belt clip to their seatbelt to stay in constant contact without frequent calls their phones.
For example, "we're moving into the right lane to pass this car," or "hey, do you feel like pulling over at this rest stop?"
for employees to keep in constant contact within a large restaurant, a retail store, or construction site.
The more radios you have, the more people can communicate on the same frequencies.
A cool-looking pair of headsets with mic can also be added for $23.
Plantronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Headset for $85.50 with coupon DROID35 .
Other stores sell it for around $102.
It has 5 hour talk time, one week standby time, and the quality/features look really nice.
It comes with a carrying case which holds a charge itself, which charges the earpiece while it's being stored in the case.
Free shipping.
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Saturday, February 6, 2010
HandHeldItems.com
- iPhone extended battery for $26 (repost)
$25, then code hhiapocket1750 gives $5 off in the cart, plus $6 shipping.
It not only increases the battery time of the phone, but it also increases the size of the iPhone making it less convenient to put in your pocket.
But the reviews are pretty good.
Newegg.com
- iPhone extended battery for $22 (repost)
Energizer iPhone Extended Battery for $20 plus $2 shipping.
We can vouch that it does almost double the battery life of an iPhone, and very useful when traveling where no iPhone chargers are nearby.
It is also nice to be able to detach the extended battery from the phone, allowing you charge just the battery while carrying the phone.
It also charges the phone and connects to a computer through a USB-Mini connection, which is a nice alternative when an iPod/iPhone cable is not handy.
HandHeldItems.com
- iPhone extended battery for $26
$25 with free shipping, and code hhiapocket1750 gives $5 off in the cart, plus $6 shipping.
It does increase the size of the iPhone by a little bit.
For a similar device, check out Newegg's Energizer iPhone Extended Battery (for $22 after shipping fee) which we can vouch that it does double the battery life of an iPhone.
The Energizer is a little less expensive, and both devices appear to be the same size and give roughly the same battery life extension.
Zagg.com
- 35% off today only, code: HOLIDAY35 (expired)
While not cheap, Zagg's invisible shields are thin, clear protective cover for many phones and portable devices.
They are popular with iPhone, iPhone 3G/3GS, Blackberry, and iPods, and they also make screen protectors for portable GPSs and some laptop computer screens.
Today only they are offering a rare 35% off discount with code HOLIDAY35 .
Shipping adds about $3 for an order containing small protectors, or more when ordering a protector for a large device like a laptop computer protector.
They make both screen protectors and back protectors for many portable devices, but usually protecting your screen from scratches is far more useful than protecting the back.
There are plenty of very inexpensive protective shields for phones that work pretty well, so those are best if you're looking to save money.
The Zagg screens give some of the best protection around, but they do cost a bit more than others, and can take time to install properly.
They have several videos which demonstrate how durable the material is, and if the material ever becomes damaged, send a photo of the damaged product to Zagg and they will send you a free replacement.
Installation on an iPhone can take about an hour, and a Zagg installation video shows a demonstration.
Here's an installation tip.
Some BestBuy stores will install it for you, for a small fee.
If you don't feel comfortable trying it on your own, take your phone and the screen protector to a BestBuy store and see if they will do it for you.
Often you can find a technician who has practice installing the shields, and can do a good job for you.
Altec Lansing 3-Piece Speakers for $35, or $31.50 after coupon.
These are really nice little speakers for the price, same ones that were available at Staples for $25 on Black Friday, but still a great deal at $32 since most stores sell this for $50.
Nikon L100 Digital Camera for $200 or $180 after in-store coupon, and get an HP Photo Printer for $0 after $50 Easy Rebate.
This looks like a really nice camera, with 15x optical zoom and image stabilization.
Numeric Keypad for laptops for $10, or $9 after in-store coupon.
Useful for entering financial data and lots of numbers into laptops, which do not have a numeric pad like desktop keyboards do.
Sandisk 4GB Secure Digital SDHC Memory Card for $13, or $12 after in-store coupon.
Used in most digital cameras.
Most online stores sell 4GB SD cards for about the same price, but this in-store deal gives you the item without waiting for delivery.
Also get 20-pack Duracell AA or AAA Batteries for $13 (or $12 after in-store coupon) and get your purchase price back in Staples Rewards credit which can be applied toward a future purchase.
Altec Lansing 3-Piece Speakers for $35, or $31.50 after coupon.
These are really nice little speakers for the price, same ones that were available at Staples for $25 on Black Friday, but still a great deal at $32 since most stores sell this for $50.
Nikon L100 Digital Camera for $200 or $180 after in-store coupon, and get an HP Photo Printer for $0 after $50 Easy Rebate.
This looks like a really nice camera, with 15x optical zoom and image stabilization.
Numeric Keypad for laptops for $10, or $9 after in-store coupon.
Useful for entering financial data and lots of numbers into laptops, which do not have a numeric pad like desktop keyboards do.
Sandisk 4GB Secure Digital SDHC Memory Card for $13, or $12 after in-store coupon.
Used in most digital cameras.
Most online stores sell 4GB SD cards for about the same price, but this in-store deal gives you the item without waiting for delivery.
Also get 20-pack Duracell AA or AAA Batteries for $13 (or $12 after in-store coupon) and get your purchase price back in Staples Rewards credit which can be applied toward a future purchase.
Zagg.com
- 50% off today only
While not cheap, Zagg's invisible shields are thin, clear protective cover for iPhone, iPhone 3D, Blackberry, iPods, GPS screens, some laptop computer screens, etc.
Today only they are offering a rare 50% off discount.
There are plenty of very inexpensive protective layers for phones that work pretty well, so those are best if you're looking to save money.
The Zagg screens give some of the best protection around, if you don't mind that they cost more and can take time to install it properly.
They have several videos which demonstrate how durable the material is, and if the material ever becomes damaged, send a photo to Zagg and they will send you a free replacement.
Installation on an iPhone can take about an hour, and a Zagg installation video shows a demonstration.
Here's an installation tip.
Some BestBuy stores will install it for you, for a small fee.
If you don't feel comfortable trying it on your own, take your phone and Zagg to BestBuy and see if they will do it for you.