Although the old axiom that the best camera is the one you have with you is still accurate in 2013, it should have an additional corollary: sometimes the best camera isn't your cell phone. Tiny optics and sensors produce passable — even good — photos, but a real dedicated camera simply has more capabilities. That's why folks still want point-and-shoot cameras, but a cheap crappy point-and-shoot won't be much better than your phone. You want an excellent point and shoot. A good choice is the Canon Powershot S110, a camera that Mario Aguilar called the "most refined little pocket camera Canon has ever made." Check out his review here.
This is a rare product where the MSRP is actually the price. The Canon S110 is a $450 camera, and at most places it sells for $450. But there are two great deals today, depending on what color you want. The cheapest option is $350 for the White S110 over at Buydig. Amazon's selling the black S110 for $379. These are both very good deals for a camera that doesn't suck — and buying gadgets that don't suck is how you save money in the long run. [Buydig | Amazon]
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These Klipsch Airplay Speakers Are Your Runner-Up Deal of the Day
Sometimes the Deal of the Day is the DotD by default. It'll be a bargain, sure, but to get there it only had to beat a weak Dealz bracket. That is not the case today. Right now, from Woot via Amazon, the Klipsch G-17 Airplay dock is $220. Straight up. The G-17 was the DotD back in November at $350, and that itself was a hot deal. At $220, it's a straight up steal. Seriously. [Amazon]
If You've Got an iDevice, Go Download Plants vs. Zombies Right Now
No word yet on an Android price drop, but when we see it we'll let you know.
• Plants vs. Zombies ($0) | iTunes | Originally $3
• Plants vs. Zombies HD ($0) | iTunes | Originally $7
Accessories
• Stanley Jeweler's Precision Screwdriver Set ($5.78) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $10
• Refurb LifeProof for iPhone 4S ($20) | All4Cellular via 9to5Toys | Originally $50
• Duracell Instant USB Charger ($21.32) | Amazon via TechDealDigger | Originally $40
• Logitech G500 Wired Gaming Mouse ($40) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $60
• Razer Lycosa Gaming Keyboard ($40) | Woot via Dealzon | Originally $80
• WD My Book Essential 3TB USB 3.0 External HD ($117) | Buydig via Logicbuy | Originally $150 | Use coupon code DIG5
Students, This Deal Is For You
If you're one of those people who enjoy blogs like Things Organized Neatly, or a student who has to flag every other page lest you forget your note, you should take a look at what Groupon's got on tap today. They've got a 10-pack of Post-It Gel pens for $10 and $3 shipping. These are normally $5 pens that let you, yup, take notes and flag the page in one little tool. [Groupon]
Miscellaneous
• Hutt Cereal Dispenser ($15) | Ben's Outlet via Reddit | Originally $45
• 40 Pieces Rubbermaid Food Storage ($20) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $30
• 12-Inch Cuisinart Nonstick Wok ($45.24) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $70
• Garmin Nuvi 40 ($70) | Walmart via Edealinfo | Originally $120
• 7 Disembodied Talking Star Wars Plush Heads ($173) | TSC Toys via Logicbuy | Originally $250 | Use coupon code TSCSHOPS
Apple
Nahhh.
Audio
• Klipsch G-17 Airplay Sound System ($220) | Amazon via Logicbuy | Originally $400
Gaming
The Gaming deals universe starts and ends today with Amazon's "Farewell to February sale." It features a bunch of lowest-ever prices on games like Borderlands 2, Bioshock 2, CoD MW, and way too many others to list here. Try the coupon code CAGROCKS and you might even save a little extra. [Amazon]
• Battlefield 3 PC Download ($12) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $30
• Pre-order Gears of War + $20 Gift Card ($60) | Dell via Logicbuy | Originally $60
• Amazon Farewell to February Sale | Amazon via Reddit | Includes Civ 5, XCOM, others, try coupon code CAGROCKS
Physical Media
• Terminator Salvation on Blu-ray ($6.74) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $15
• Casablanca on Blu-ray ($10) | Best Buy via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $20
• The LEGO Book ($13.68) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $18
• Street Fighter 25th Aniversary Collector's Set ($70) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $120
Clothing
• Free Shipping at Levi's | Levi's via Reddit
• Land's End Friends and Family | Land's End via Put This On
Dumb TV → Smart TV
Laptops
Nope.
Desktops
Yeah, no.
Tablets
Get lost.
Screens
• HP Pavillion 27xi 1080p IPS Monitor ($294) | Buydig via Logicbuy | Originally $340 | Use coupon code DIG5
• 50" Panasonic LED TV ($540) | Amazon via HDTVaholic | Originally $650
• 55" Panasonic VIERA TC-L55E50 ($800) | Paul's TV via TechDealDigger | Originally $1100 | Use coupon code SAVE50
• 60" Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD HDTV ($1249) | Paul's TV via HDTVaholic | Originally $1500 | Use coupon code SAVE100
Camera
Bare Drives
• 120GB Samsung 840 ($80) | Ebay via TechDealDigger | Originally $120
• 2TB Seagate Bare Drive ($114) | Hard Forum via Hard Forum | Originally $130
Apps
iOS
• Plants vs. Zombies ($0) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $3
• Lili ($1) | iTunes via Best App Sales | Originally $3
iPad Only
Android
• Equalizer Unlock Key ($1) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $2
• Guns'n'Glory ($1) | Amazon Appstore via Apps-aholic | Originally $0.0125
• Grudger ($1.51) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $3
• Call Notes Pro ($2.79) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $4
Mac
• Civ 4 ($10) | Mac App Store via Best App Sales | Originally $20
• Civ 5 ($20) | Mac App Store via Best App Sales | Originally $40
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