Newegg.com
- Seagate 4TB Hard Drive for $150 (repost)
Seagate 4TB hard drive (model ST4000DM000) for $150 for this weekend only (3.75¢/GB).
Usually sells for around $175.
Newegg.com
- 8GB Memory Free With Select Motherboard Purchase (repost)
Motherboards for PC builders usually sell for $50 to $200, and a single 8GB memory module usually sells for around $50.
Newegg is currently having a promotion where if you buy a motherboard on the list, 8GB of Crucial memory is added free.
For example, this Biostar Motherboard for Intel CPU is on sale for $150 (normal price) and includes the 8GB memory module and headphones for free.
If 8GB of free RAM does not appear in the cart, then the promotion has ended.
Beware that DDR3 desktop computers should perform better when installing memory in pairs, and since this deal includes just a single 8GB module, you may want to buy an identical 8GB module to improve your system's performance.
Newegg.com
- External CD/DVD Reader/Writer Drive for $24
Asus USB External CD/DVD Reader/Writer Drive for $30, and code EMCXRXL36 applies $6 off in the cart.
A $5 Prepaid Card is available by mail-in rebate if you want to deal with that hassle for $5, but by itself $24 is a good price.
These days, many portable laptop computers do not have built in CD/DVD drives, and something like this can be shared across all your computers.
If you want to read & write Blu-Ray discs, a Samsung USB External Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Reader/Writer Drive for $90, and code EMCXRXL36 applies $18 off in the cart ($72).
Also a good deal.
Usually sells for around $90.
Newegg.com
- Seagate 4TB Hard Drive for $170 (repost)
Seagate 4TB hard drive (model ST4000DM000) for $190, and code EMCXRXN22 applies $20 off in the cart (4.25¢/GB).
Usually sells for around $185.
Newegg.com
- Seagate 3TB 7200rpm Hard Drive $120
Seagate 3TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $120 with coupon EMCYTZT3391 (4¢/GB).
It's one of the better rated of the consumer-grade 3TB drives, includes a 2-year warranty, and usually sells for around $130.
Newegg.com
- Biostar MicroATX Motherboard for AMD Processors & 8GB RAM $62 (expired)
For computer system builders looking for a great deal, a Biostar A960D+ MicroATX Motherboard for AMD AM3+ processors for $62.
By itself it is an average deal, but Newegg is currently throwing in 8GB of DDR3 1600MHz RAM, which by itself would sell for at least $50.
Check to make sure the free RAM is added to the cart with the motherboard.
You can also see a list of motherboards which include 8GB RAM free.
Newegg.com
- Cooler Master Laptop Cooling Pad & $12 Rebate Card for $17
Cooler Master NotePad X-Lite Cooling Pad for laptop computers up to 15" for $17, and a $12 Rebate Card is available by mail-in rebate.
Cooler Master has a history of making great quality products, and this one has pretty good reviews.
A cooling pad is useful for laptops that overheat, or if the heat generated from your laptop is too warm for your lap.
The common reason laptops overheat is when placed on a soft surface, like a sofa or bed, where there is no airflow on its bottom.
A cooling tray like this not only provides a platform enabling airflow, but also has a fan which helps keep the laptop cool.
For a 2-fan cooling tray, a Antec Cooling Pad is one of the best, but rarely found for under $27 after shipping fees.
For a cooler for your A/V Receiver and home electronics, a Antec Veris Cooler is great and operates nearly silent.
Newegg.com
- Seagate 2TB 7200rpm Hard Drive $85
$90, and code EMCYTZT3335 applies $5 off in the cart.
One of the better rated consumer-grade 2TB drives on the market, and includes a 2 year warranty.
For today, they are also selling a Seagate 1TB Laptop Hybrid Solid State/Hard Drive for $100.
It is a 1TB 2.5" drive (meant for installing inside a laptop computer) and has a SSD component as well as a 1TB drive for faster performance.
We never used one and cannot vouch for the quality or performance, but the reviews are good, with some people reporting performance better than a regular laptop hard drive.
Newegg.com
- 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $75
Hitachi GST Travelstar 1TB 7200rpm hard drive for $75 with code EMCYTZT3319 (7.5¢/GB).
Three year warranty, good reviews, and reportedly performs around 120 MBytes/sec.
Ebay.com
- Samsung 840-Pro Series 256GB SSD for $200 (expired)
Adorama.com is selling the Samsung 840-Pro 256GB SSD for $200 through their Ebay store.
Usually sells for around $250.
Newegg.com
- Seagate 1TB Hard Drive $60 (repost)
Seagate 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $60 when code EMCXSWM22 is applied in the cart (6¢/GB).
It's one of the fastest hard drives we used, our own performance tests showing 163 MBytes/sec sequential writes when hooked up to a SATA3 (6 Gbps) interface.
In comparison
a Western Digital Black 1TB drive performs around 100 MBytes/sec, and costs more.
an SSD performs around 150 to 550 MBytes/sec, but costs more per GB.
Only a 2-year warranty is included with this Seagate.
If you are building a server for running a medium-size database, and do not want to spend a lot of money for an SSD or a 10,000rpm drive, we would recommend this Seagate.
For a larger capacity, a Seagate 3TB 7200rpm Hard Drive reportedly gives 220 MBytes/sec sequential reads/writes, and costs less at 4.5¢ per GB.
For a small database or small amount of data, a Samsung 840-Series SSD would be our pick since its random access time (time it takes to access a small amount of data) is around 50-100 times of a hard drive, but comes at a cost of around 60¢ per GB.
Newegg.com
- Western Digital Black 1TB Hard Drive $80
Western Digital Black 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $85 with code EMCYTZT3293 (8.5¢/GB).
Includes a 5-year warranty.
We have one, which performs at around 100 MBytes/sec, so it performs very well and includes a near enterprise-grade warranty coverage.
Seagate 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drive for $75 (7.5¢/GB).
We have one that performs at 163 MBytes/sec.
In comparison, an SSD performs around 150 to 550 MBytes/sec, but does cost more per GB.
Newegg.com
- 8GB Desktop PC Memory $50
G.Skill Ripjaws X-Series is some of the best quality memory on the market, and today Newegg is offering a pair of 4GB DDR3 1600MHz modules for $50 with code EMCXSWP247 ($6.25/GB).
Newegg.com
- Seagate 4TB Hard Drive for $160
Seagate 4TB hard drive (model ST4000DM000) for $190, and code EMCYTZT3283 applies $30 off in the cart (4¢/GB).
Usually sells for around $185.
D-Link DIR-655 Wifi Router for $60 with code EMCXSWV56 .
Far from being the best router on the market, but it has good wifi range, and is one of the better units we have used.
That being said, we did have one go bad after 2 years.
Lots of people love this router.
It has a Ubicom chipset, so it will not be compatible with DD-WRT or other third-party firmware.
refurbished D-Link DGL-4500 Wifi Router for $40 with code RENET20 .
Beware it is refurbished (not new) and includes only a 90-day warranty.
It has a selectable 2.4GHz or 5GHz frequency setting to help pick a signal less crowded with other nearby signals.
When our DIR-655 broke, we replaced it with a DGL-4500 and had no problems since.
Rosewill Gaming Mouse Pad for $8.
At 13.7 inches wide and 10.2 inches in height, it is larger than regular mouse pads.
Its surface is the soft kind which many people prefer over the smooth kind.
BestBuy
- Seagate 2TB External/Desktop USB Hard Drive for $60 in-store
In-store pickup only (not available for delivery), and depends on the inventory of your local stores.
Also, they are selling a Seagate GoFlex Desk 2TB External/Desktop USB3 Hard Drive for $80 with either free shipping or in-store pickup.
It usually sells for over $110, and has decent reviews.
Go back to the cart, and add coupon 81587 to get $10 off.
Make sure two coupon items appear in the cart.
Check that the coupon message you saw before is still there, "Coupon will be applied during checkout."
If only the $10 off $100 coupon appears, remove the Seagate External Hard Drive, re-add it, and the other coupon should re-appear.
Checkout, and the price before tax should be around $91 depending the price of the item you added along with the hard drive.
Rakuten.com
- Samsung 840-Pro Series 128GB SSD for $100 (expired: sold out)
Samsung 840 Pro Series 128GB Solid State Drive (model MZ-7PD128BW) for $100 with code 4FBC4FB .
After you log in and add it to the cart, change the shipping method to "Budget" and apply the code.
Usually sells for around $128.
For a similar deal, Newegg is selling a Sandisk Extreme 120GB SSD for $100.
Staples.com
- Seagate 4TB External/Desktop USB3.0 Hard Drive $130
$140 with free shipping, and code 32846 applies $10 off in the cart.
Usually sells for around $150.
Newegg.com
- A-Data 64GB Solid State Drive for $55
A-Data Premier Pro SP600 64GB Solid State Drive for $55 ($0.86/GB).
Also if you have never shopped at Newegg before, they are giving $10 off $50 with code NEWCUSTOMER .
Newegg.com
- Samsung 840-Pro Series 512GB SSD for $376
The Samsung 840-Pro Series is one of the highest rated consumer SSDs on the market today, and the 512GB model is currently available for $376 ($0.73/GB) when adding it to the cart and applying code SA20MAR .
Newegg.com
- Sandisk Ultra 256GB SSD for $160 (repost)
$180, and code EMCYTZT31567 applies $20 off in the cart.
It is a highly rated Solid State Drive and a good value at $0.63/GB.
Rosewill 4-Port USB Wall Charger for $9 with code EMCXTVP94 .
$1 less than it was previously.
Provides 4 USB charging ports, and strong enough to charge 4 MP3 players, 3 mobile phones, 2 phones & 1 ebook reader, or 1 phone & 1 iPad.
It's very lightweight and easy to travel with, but beware that the lightweight plastic could break if you bump into the device when plugged into the wall.
Zyxel 24-Port Gigabit Switch for $80 with code EMCXTVP54 .
This is about the fifth time this deal has come up in the last year, and we recommend it each time for someone with a lot of computers and looking for true gigabit speeds between computers.
Newegg.com
- Brother Thermal Label Printer for $10 (expired: sold out)
Brother PT-1230PC Thermal-transfer USB Label Printer for $10 with free shipping.
Usually sells for around $20.
Newegg.com
- 2-Disk Storage NAS with 2 1TB Drives $250
Seagate Business Storage 2-Bay NAS with a pair of Seagate 1TB 7200rpm Hard Drives for $250 for the bundle.
Newegg usually charges around $220 for the NAS without any drives included.
A NAS is a Network-Attached Storage, a standalone device which connects to your network and allows all computers in your home or office to share files.
The NAS can be configured as either RAID-0 which combines both drives into a single volume, or RAID-1 which mirrors both drives and protects against a single drive failure.
3-year warranty on the NAS, and 2-year warranty on the drives.
Amazon.com
- Seagate 4TB External/Desktop USB3.0 Hard Drive $140 (expired: sold out)
Seagate Backup Plus 4TB USB3.0 External/Desktop Hard Drive for $140 ($0.035/GB).
Usually sells for at least $155.
There are a lot of free online file storage/backup services available if you only need to store a few files, such as BitCasa, iDrive, ADrive, Google Drive, Amazon Drive, and hundreds others.
They can be better than buying an external hard drive, because:
Usually the first few GB are free, depending on which service you select.
Often they include software or instructions on backing up your files automatically.
Data that you store on online storage services should be as secure as the password you use to protect it, as opposed to an external hard drive kept in your home may be more susceptible to theft.
If your home computers/drives crash, or your home catches fire or is flooded, you should be able to recover all (or most of) your files stored on online storage services.
They key word there is "should," because there have been reports of problems restoring files from some services (such as this).
They are in the business of keeping your data safe and recoverable, so they should provide support if you have troubles doing so, but just be aware that they are not always 100% reliable.
Online drive services let you sync/share your files between your computers, and some let you share certain files with co-workers (like Google Drive).
However, if you need to store a lot of data (more than a few GB), an external hard drive like this may be an excellent value at a one-time cost of 3.5 cents per GB rather than having size limits or paying a monthly storage fee.
This Seagate External Drive includes a 2-year warranty.
Best things to backup are your digital photos and digital videos.
When backing up ultra-sensitive information (tax returns, medical records, source code), be sure to use strong passwords and/or storing them on drives that are kept in secure places.
Newegg.com
- Samsung 840-Series 250GB SSD for $160 (repost)
Samsung 840-Series 250GB Solid State Drive for $160 with code EMCXTWL24 ($0.64/GB).
This "kit" includes a 2.5-to-3.5-inch bracket, screws, and cable for installing inside a desktop computer.
Newegg.com
- Seagate 1TB Portable USB Drive $70
Seagate Backup Plus 1TB Portable USB3.0 Drive for $70 ($0.07/GB) with free shipping.
Usually sells for around $80.
Newegg.com
- Crucial M4 256GB SSD $160 (expired: sold out) (repost)
Crucial M4 256GB Solid State Drive for $200, and code EMCYTZT3101 applies $40 off in the cart ($0.63/GB).
Usually sells for around $187.
Newegg.com
- Hard Drive Docking Station & USB Hub for $17
Rosewill RX-DU101 USB Hard Drive Docking Station and a 4-port USB Hub for $17 for both.
By itself, the docking station is selling for $15 today, and usually sells for around $20.
HP 32GB USB Flash Drive for $15 ($0.47/GB).
USB2 (not faster USB3) but does have mostly good reviews.
USB flash drives are great for bringing files between home & work, and for playing movies on Blu-Ray players that have USB ports.
TigerDirect.com
- Samsung 840-Series 256GB SSD for $146
Samsung 840-Series 250GB Solid State Drive for $170 plus about $5 to $6 shipping, and coupon SUN85366 applies $30 off during checkout.
Be sure to apply the coupon on the page which asks for a credit card number.
Newegg.com
- Crucial M4 256GB SSD $160 (repost)
Crucial M4 256GB Solid State Drive for $160 today ($0.63/GB).
Usually sells for around $187.
They are also selling a Crucial M4 mSATA 256GB SSD today for $160 with code EMCYTZT3032 .
Only works in laptops with a mSATA slot.
Newegg.com
- EVGA GTX 650 Ti Video Card for $140
EVGA GTX 650 Ti 1GB Video Card for $140 with free shipping.
A $10 Prepaid Card is available by mail-in rebate.
Usually sells for $150 and up.
Newegg.com
- Samsung 840-Series 500GB SSD for $270
There have been a few deals on this highly-rated SSD recently, each deal slightly better than the previous.
Newegg is currently offering the Samsung 840-Series 500GB Solid State Drive with 3-year warranty for $300 with free shipping, and code VMEPROMOMAR13 applies $30 offin the cart when you also checkout with V.ME (requires a Visa card).
$270 comes out to $0.54 per GB.
The drive usually sells for around $300 ($0.69/GB).
It is 2.5" in size, and fits inside most laptop computers, desktop computers (may require a bracket), and some servers.
These days, any good quality SSD with a 3-year warranty for under 55 cents per GB is a great deal.
For cheaper storage, the best desktop 3.5" hard drive deals go for around 4 cents per GB, and laptop 2.5" hard drives can be found for around 10 cents per GB.
BHPhotoVideo.com
- Portable 1TB USB Drive for $68.50
Western Digital Elements SE 1TB Portable USB Drive for $65.
Usually sells for around $80. Update:
Price raised to $68.50.
Newegg.com
- Sandisk Ultra 256GB SSD for $160 (repost)
$180, and code EMCYTZT2998 applies $20 off in the cart.
It is a highly rated Solid State Drive and a good value at $0.63/GB.
Adorama.com
- Samsung 840-Series 500GB SSD for $290
Samsung 840-Series 500GB Solid State Drive for $320, and code S9999991 applies $30 off during checkout.
Enter the code just above the payment information.
The drive usually sells for around $345.
Asus Blu-Ray/CD/DVD Reader/Writer Drive for $70 with code EMCXVVV22 .
A $20 Prepaid Card is available by
mail-in rebate
if you remember to fill out & print the online form, cut out the UPC, mail in the documents, and wait 2 months.
Asus USB External CD/DVD Reader/Writer Drive for $25 with code EMCXVVV45 .
Also a $5 Prepaid Card is available by
mail-in rebate
if you remember to fill out & print the online form, clip the UPC, and mail it.
A USB drive like this can be shared across all your computers that do not already have a built-in CD/DVD drive.
Zyxel 24-Port Gigabit Switch for $80 with code EMCXVVV58 .
This is a hot deal on a very good quality switch with more ports than you would probably ever need.
10-foot USB A-to-B Cable for $1.19 with code EMCXVVV75 .
Most printers and scanners do not include a USB cable, and many local stores charge $10 for a USB cable like this.
Ebay.com
- Seagate 4TB External/Desktop USB3.0 Hard Drive $150
Buy.com/Rakuen is offering the Seagate External/Desktop 4TB USB Hard Drive for $150 through their Ebay store.
Usually sells for around $180.
Ebay.com
- Samsung 840-Series 120GB SSD $88 (repost)
BuyDig.com is offering the Samsung 840-Series 120GB Solid State Drive for $88 through their Ebay store.
You must log-in to an Ebay account to see the price.
Usually sells for around $110.