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Sep 3, 2010
Google Code University: Free online computer science courses
Google Code University offers online courses, tutorials, and videos on assorted computer science topics for free. Available courses, many of which are developed by Google engineers, include programming languages, databases, web security, Android, distributed systems, Google APIs, and more. VN:F [1.9.3_1094]Rating: 0 (from 0... read more
Aug 2, 2010
Amazon’s Top 100 FREE eBooks for Kindle
Amazon.com offers a list of its Top 100 Free eBooks for Kindle in its Kindle Store. All free titles are on the right hand side. Choose from a selection of current and classic titles covering a wide range of genres. (Pictured is The Scarlet Letter.) Note that a Kindle reader or Kindle-enabled device is required to download and read these eBooks. Alternatively, Barnes & Noble also offers a... read more
Jul 12, 2010
CoPilot Live USA for iPhone / iPod touch downloads for $5
The iTunes App Store offers CoPilot Live USA for iPhone / iPod touch for $4.99. That’s the lowest total price we’ve seen for a full-featured GPS app by $15. This recently-released app offers turn-by-turn voice navigation, even during phone calls, and free map updates through December. VN:F [1.9.3_1094]Rating: 0 (from 0... read more
Jul 12, 2010
College Students: 1 year Free Amazon Prime membership $79 value
Attention college students! 1 year Free Amazon Prime membership www.amazon.com/student Requires: -Valid .edu e-mail address -Specify college, year and major To sign up for and use Amazon Student, you must (1) have an Amazon.com account, (2) be a college student actively enrolled in at least one course at a college geographically located in one of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia, (3) be... read more
Jul 9, 2010
MobileMe for $59 + $5 s&h, Family Pack for $89
MegaMacs.com offers Apple MobileMe, model no. MC288Z/A, for $59.49 plus $4.87 for shipping. That’s $3 under our mention two weeks ago and the lowest total price we’ve seen this year. An update from last month adds several new features. MegaMacs.com also has the Apple MobileMe Family Pack, model no. MC289Z/A, for $89.49 plus $5.21 for shipping. That’s another price low. It includes a... read more
Jul 9, 2010
iPad App Store Freebies: Dilbert Mobile, Fruitiano, Traffica
Below are downloads of several free iPad applications available for a limited time from Apple’s App Store, with price drops from $1 to $5. These apps are targeted to work with the iPad, and may support the iPhone and iPod touch. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The apps: Dilbert Mobile: Daily comic strip Woman’s Day Cookvook [sic]: Recipe database HD Wallpaper Gallery:... read more
Jun 22, 2010
App Store Price Drops: Madden NFL 10, Command & Conquer, more for $1 each
Today only, Apple’s App Store offers downloads of several EA applications for just 99 cents each. With price drops of $1 to $6, each title is at the lowest total price we’ve seen. Note that these apps are created for the iPhone and iPod touch; they’re compatible with the iPad but will run at a significantly lower resolution. (Check the individual apps for further information.) The ... read more
Jun 22, 2010
Refurbished Unibody Apple MacBook Pro Laptops
The Apple Store now has stock of 43 factory-refurbished unibody MacBook Pro notebooks in its Special Deals section, with prices starting at $929. Combined with free shipping, that puts most systems at lowest-we’ve-seen prices. (It’s also the largest stock of refurbished MacBook Pro systems we’ve seen at one time.) Sales tax is added where applicable. All come with a 1-year Apple... read more
Jun 1, 2010
How to get Microsoft Office Ultimate 2010 for PC downloads
Today only, Dell Home offers Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 for Windows (pictured) with a free future upgrade to Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 for Windows for $89. With free shipping, that’s $6 under March’s mention and the lowest total price we could find by $11. Sales tax is added where applicable. Of note, in order to receive the free upgrade, the 2007 software must be... read more
May 28, 2010
Iomega eGo 500GB USB Portable Hard Drive
Dell Home offers the Iomega eGo 500GB Portable USB 2.0 External Hard Drive, model no. 34745, for $59.99 with free shipping ($0.12/GB). That’s $40 under our January mention and the lowest total no-rebate price we’ve seen for any 500GB portable hard drive. Sales tax is added where applicable. This “Designed for Dell” drive sports a Power Grip Band and Drop Guard Xtreme feature to... read more
