There’s a big difference between over-ear headphones and on-ear headphones. Sure, studio-oriented cans like the Sennheiser HD 280, Audio-Technica ATH-M50, or the Sony MDR-V6 produce lovely sound, but they’re not the best option for traipsing around the city. That’s because they’re huge, heavy, and usually come with long, tangle-prone cords. To take them anywhere, you have to bring a bag along.
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That’s where the AKG K 430 comes in. AKG is a legendary Austrian audio company that makes high-end cans that aurally hang with the big boys, but this model is designed for a completely different purpose. These are portable (or “subway”) headphones, so you can leave your hardcore cans by your stereo, and take these (and decent audio) along with you. Since you’re going to be taking these on the go, there’s an iPhone-compatible remote.
The street price on this headset is usually $80 (I paid $75 for this model’s predecessor five years ago) but today both Musician’s Friend and a third-party Amazon seller is offering them for $30 shipped. In fact, the white version of these headphones is still selling for $80 on Amazon. If you’re such an audio nerd you need two pairs of nice headphones, $30 is an excellent price for your complimentary headset. [Amazon | Musician’s Friend]
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Top Deals
Dog Snuggie. Four bucks shipped. That is all. [Amazon]
• AKG K 430 Foldable Headphones ($30) | Musician’s Friend via Dealcatcher | Originally $70 | Also available through Amazon
Accessories
If you think the purest form is unadorned function, you should consider making the Casio F-91W your timepiece. This is a notable wristwatch! It’s been around since 1991, it has its own Wikipedia page, and for a while owning one could get you sent to Guantanamo in the right circumstances. Oh, and it tells time. Quite well, actually. Eight bucks and change today—buying one from a store like Kmart would run you around $20 and usually Amazon charges $12. [Amazon]
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• Monster Audio Video Powercenter ($26) | Amazon via Amazon | Originally $35
• Microsoft Artist Series Arch Touch Wireless Mouse ($30) | Meritline via Dealmac | Originally $70 | Use coupon code MLCKW14QNL1
• Thermaltake Level 10 ATX Gaming Case ($50) | Newegg via Dealnews | Originally $100 | Use coupon code EMCYTZT2784 + MIR
• 3TB Western Digital My Book NAS ($160) | Newegg via Storageaholic | Originally $200 | Use promo code EMCNJJF57
• Seagate Backup Plus 4TB External HD ($190) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $230
• Monster Home Theatre Powercenter ($191) | Amazon via Amazon | Originally $250
Miscellaneous
Today there’s a good sale on a basic burr grinder. If you know coffee snobs, you know that people can argue about the benefits of one burr grinder over another for hours. This Capresso isn’t a particularly distinguished coffee grinder—some forum folks say it’s not great for espresso—but it is an electric burr grinder for under $70. It will make your beans into uniform smaller pieces. [Amazon]
• Ticket To Ride ($34.51) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $45 | Price went up then went down, then up again. Still wayyy better than buying it at a gaming shoppe
• Giant Personalized Wall Graphic ($35) | Fathead via Groupon via Dealnews | Originally $70 | Jeans too
• Capresso Infinity Conical Burr Grinder ($69) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $90
• Weider 2980 Weight System ($342) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $400 | Free shipping on weights is the real steal here
• TurboTax Sale | Amazon via Amazon
• Expo Hall Pass to Macworld ($10) | Groupon via Groupon | Originally $40
Anyone interested in a $20 MicroATX case? http://t.co/XMPDVBBX
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Apple
• 32GB 5th-Gen iPod Touch ($275) | Newegg via Dealzon | Originally $300 | Use coupon code EMCYTZT2783
• 11″ 2011 Macbook Air ($700) | MacConnection via TechDealDigger | Originally $800
• Expo Hall Pass to Macworld ($10) | Groupon via Groupon | Originally $40
Audio
A month ago a new Jambox was a good deal at $130. But if you can deal with a refurb in either black or white, you can net one for $80—that’s over half off the original price. Use the code A4C20. [All4Cellular]
• Jbuds Earbuds ($8) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $15
• AKG K 430 Foldable Headphones ($30) | Musician’s Friend via Dealcatcher | Originally $70 | Also available through Amazon
• Refurb Jawbone Jambox ($80) | All4Cellular via Dealnews | Originally $130 | Use coupon code A4C20
Gaming
• Crysis 2 for PC ($5) | Origin via Gamingaholic | Originally $20
• Mortal Komba: Komplete Edition for Xbox and PS3 ($17) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $30
• Turtle Beach X12 Gaming Headset ($45) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $60
• Xbox 360 4GB ($170) | Tiger Direct via Dealnews | Originally $200 | $30 MIR on page, which is basically all the savings
Physical Media
• Dune on DVD ($5) | Buy.com via Dealcatcher | Originally $10 | Perhaps Lynch’s finest hour
• Amazon Blu-ray Sale ($7.88) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20 | Includes Hurt Locker, District 9, Donnie Darko
• Cloverfield on Blu-ray ($7.88) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $15
• Citizen Kane on Blu-ray with Book ($19) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $28
• Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Collector’s Edition on Blu-ray, DVD ($25) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $45
• Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection on Blu-ray ($80) | Amazon via Lee Taylor | Originally $130 | Dracula” (1931), “Frankenstein” (1931), “The Mummy” (1932), “The Invisible Man” (1933), “The Bride of Frankenstein” (1935), “The Wolf Man” (1941), “The Phantom of the Opera” (1943), and “The Creature from the Black Lagoon” (1955) | Thanks, Lee!
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Borderlands, Bioshock, Mafia, and Duke Nukem content is all on sale on Xbox live today http://t.co/KdsSolxd
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Misspellings Unchained! Inglourious Basterds for $10 http://t.co/DAj4Mtzy
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Clothing
Today’s your last chance to get in on Amazon’s basics sale. The code BASICSLE knocks $20 off $100 and $10 off $50. What makes this sale notable is that it covers something that literally every person needs—underwear. But if you’re all set on the tighty-whitey front, you find Levi’s jeans, white Oxford-cloth button downs, and absurd American flag socks. [Amazon]
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• Vans Hoodie “Off The Wall” ($26) | The-House via DoD Tracker | Originally $50
• Nike Free Run+ 3 ($67) | Nike via Dealnews | Originally $100
• Chippewa Rugged Handcrafted Lace-Up Boot ($85) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $136 | Another price cut, use coupon code WORKBOOT
• Unionmade Sale | Unionmade via Put This On | Some really nice stuff, some really overpriced stuff
• Last Day for Amazon Basics Sale | Amazon | Use coupon code BASICSLE
Timex Weekender for $18 here. Simple, stylish watch (especially if you switch out the band) http://t.co/9ubQa00K
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All-time Amazon price low on the F-91W. For more information on this watch check Wikipedia, Gizmodo, etc http://t.co/ea3YNfXW
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Dumb TV → Smart TV
• Sony Blu-ray Player with Streaming Apps (ethernet only) ($68) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $100
• TiVo Premiere 4 DVR ($200) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $300 | Choose Amazon on right side
Laptops
• 15″ Vizio + 1080p Screen + 256GB SSD ($800) | Microsoft via Laptopaholic | Originally $1100 | It’s baaaack
Desktops
Get lost.
Tablets
• Used HTC Jetstream 10″ Tablet ($160) | All4Cellular via Dealnews | Originally $200 | Use coupon code A4C20
Refurb 1st-gen Kindle Fires ("by Foxconn" hahaha) under $100, use the code A4C20 http://t.co/yHhE200G
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Screens
• 47″ LG 3D HDTV + Four Pair Glasses ($550) | Fry’s Electronics via Dealnews | Originally $700
Portables
• Droid DNA with 2-Year Verizon Contract ($108) | LetsTalk via Dealnews | Originally $200 | Use coupon code TALK4TEN
Camera
• Tripod + Monopod ($28) | Ebay via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $50
• Matte Box Kit ($130) | Ebay via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $170
Bare Drives
• 1TB Western Digital Red HD ($75) | Newegg via Techbargains | Originally $100
• 240GB Sandisk Extreme SSD ($150) | Buy.com via Ebay via Fatwallet | Originally $200
Apps
iOS
• iTerminal SSH ($0) | iTunes via iTunes | Originally $1
• Trainyard ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
• Flight+ Flightboard ($2) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
Android
• Audubon Butterflies ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Fatwallet | Originally $5
• Tapatalk HD ($1) | Google Play via Dealnews | Originally $5
• Trainyard ($1) | Amazon Appstore via Apps-aholic | Originally $3
Mac
There are two cool free Mac apps today. Pinna is a minimal iTunes player (that lets you create a queue), and Quickfire is a video editor that was $14 yesterday.
Hobomodo
• Free Redbox Movie ($0) | Redbox via Reddit | Originally $1 | Use code BREAKROOM or DVDONME or try GAMEKIDS
• Free Arm & Hammer Toothpaste Sample ($0) | Arm & Hammer via Reddit | Originally $1 | Valid email required
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