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A Slick Sony Mirrorless Camera Is Your Deal of the Day

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Mirrorless cameras fall into a tricky pricing valley. At $600, which is a common MSRP, they're in direct competition with starter DSLRs, which remain the best kind of camera to buy if you're seriously learning photography. But they're also feeling pressure from the low end—sure, photos taken with APS-C sensors look great when they're blown up, but for most web uses they end up being overkill. The fact remains, though, that the right mirrorless camera can produce slick images, and the Sony NEX-F3 does just that. Mario Aguilar reviewed it last June and found a lot to like:

The NEX-F3 takes lovely photos, even in tricky situations. The camera is fast, responsive, and, with some tinkering, a more powerful shooter than its competitors. Interchangeable lenses and compatibility with a digital viewfinder will appeal to an aspiring photographer with plans to eventually step up to a DSLR.

Today, Amazon's Gold Box deal knocks the well-reviewed Sony NEX-F3 with a kit lens down to $370, which is a good deal, and the right price for this camera. Before yesterday, it was $500. Check out some sample shots here, then circle back to see whether a $130 price drop is enough to get you to pull the trigger. [Amazon via The Verge]

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Sony NEX-F3 Mirrorless Camera + Kit Lens ($370) | Amazon | Originally $500
Nest Thermostat ($180) | Amazon via Fatwallet | Originally $200


Accessories

12-Foot HDMI Cable ($4) | Dealfisher via Reddit | Originally $10
Ion iCade Controller for iPhone/iPad ($15) | Groupon via Edealinfo | Originally $50
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Infectious Disease Balls ($1) | Thinkgeek via Fatwallet | Originally $5 | Use coupon code FIREFLOWER for free shipping over $25
Crayola 64Ct Markers ($10) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20
Refillable Kcup ($18) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $25
Panniers ($51) | Amazon via Ben's Bargains | Originally $80
Ceton InfiniTV 4 Quad-tuner Card for Watching Digital Cable TV on the PC ($170) | Newegg via Fatwallet | Originally $200

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Apple

13" rMBP + 512GB SSD, 8GB RAM ($1850) | Mac Mall via Dealzon | Originally $2200

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Audio

Panasonic Bluetooth Speaker ($33) | Amazon via Edealinfo | Originally $50
Jawbone Big Jambox ($240) | Amazon via Fatwallet | Originally $300
Sony MDR-V7506 ($82) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $100

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Gaming

PS3 250GB Bundle w/ Epic Mickey, Motion Controller, Eye Camera ($300) | Target via Dealzon | Originally $350
Torchlight ($5) | Amazon via Fatwallet | Originally $20
Sacred Citadel Pre-Order ($10.8) | Green Man Gaming via Dealzon | Originally $15 | Use coupon code GMG20-FDSCL-AQQXD
Grand Theft Auto IV ($15) | Best Buy via Ben's Bargains | Originally $30
Dark Souls: Prepare To Die ($15) | Amazon via Gamingaholic | Originally $40
Borderlands 2 ($20.38) | Gamers Gate via Dealzon | Originally $45
Far Cry 3 ($30) | Amazon via Ben's Bargains | Originally $60
Turtle Beach X31 ($35) | Dealfisher via Reddit | Originally $50

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Physical Media

Fantastic Four Volume 1 Marvel Omnibus ($40) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $50
The Complete Red vs. Blue ($60) | Amazon via Fatwallet | Originally $100

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Digital Media

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Clothing

FiveFingers Bikila Running Shoes ($40) | 6PM via Ben's Bargains | Originally $55
Kelty Redwing 44 Pack - 2012 Closeout ($71) | REI via Fatwallet | Originally $100 | You can save a little extra if you're a member
30% off J. Crew Sale| J. Crew via Reddit | Use coupon code SUNSHINE
Some Non-Hideous Timex Watches | Woot via Reddit
40% Off Gap | Gap via Reddit | Use coupon code GAPEGG

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Dumb TV → Smart TV

Slingbox SOLO ($85) | TigerDirect via Edealinfo | Originally $110
PS3 250GB Bundle w/ Epic Mickey, Motion Controller, Eye Camera ($300) | Target via Dealzon | Originally $350

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Laptops

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Desktops

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Tablets

Asus Transformer TF300 ($260) | 1SaleaDay via Ben's Bargains | Originally $350


Another Reminder To Never Buy Tablets On Contract

AT&T announced today that it's going to start carrying the Kindle Fire 8.9. Which is great and all, even though the tablet already used the AT&T network. But the real story is that they're going to start selling the Kindle Fire on-contract for $250—which is a solid $150 less than you can get it from Amazon. Sure, seems like a deal, especially if you were committed to using AT&T LTE for two years. But how many people buy a tablet on contract and then never take it out of the range of their home wifi network? So stay away—you'll end up paying way more than you would just buying it directly from Amazon. [AT&T]

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Screens

19" 1600x900 AOC Monitor ($80) | Best Buy via 9to5Toys | Originally $100
Optoma HD20 ($550) | Woot via Woot | Originally $700

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The Cheap Samsung Galaxy S3 Floodgates Have Opened

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Yes, there is a Galaxy S4 on the way. No, we don't know the release date yet. Yes, the upfront price of a handset is nothing compared to the length and cost of the contract. Yes, AT&T officially dropped the price of a Galaxy S3 to $100 on contract this morning. Regardless: there are a lot of folks out there coveting a Galaxy S3, and today, Amazon Wireless has them for cheap. On Verizon and Sprint they're only $10 with a 2-year contract. The Galaxy S3 remains $80 for AT&T.

Galaxy S3 16GB [Sprint] ($10)
Galaxy S3 16GB [Verizon] ($10)
Galaxy S3 16GB [AT&T] ($80)

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Bare Drives

1TB Western Digital Blue Internal HD ($65) | Newegg via Storageaholic | Originally $85 | Use coupon code EMCXTVL32
256GB Plextor Xtreme SSD ($200) | Newegg via Storageaholic | Originally $250

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Apps

iOS

Alphadia 2 ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $3

iPad Only

ProCut X ($0) | iTunes via 9to5Toys | Originally $25 | Requires Mac running Final Cut Pro X
Roads of Rome HD ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $4

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Android

Beautiful Widgets ($1.69) | Google Play via Appsaholic | Originally $3
6-4-3 Baseball Scorecard ($8) | Google Play via Appsaholic | Originally $10

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Mac

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Super Hexagon ($1) | Super Hexagon | Originally $3

Windows

Super Hexagon ($1) | Super Hexagon | Originally $3


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8x10 Print ($0) | Walgreens via Reddit | Originally $1 | Try coupon code MULTIPICFREE

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