Haswell, Intel’s newest line of processors, is currently rolling out into consumer computers, and Haswell-equipped laptops are already price competitive with older models. For example, this 14-inch Lenovo gaming laptop packing a quad-core Core i7-4700MQ is on sale for $720.
https://gizmodo.com/the-kickass-processors-that-will-power-your-next-comput-510668761
Haswell promises a bunch of improvements to Ivy Bridge, the most important being improved battery life. If you’re buying a laptop now, you should probably be looking for a Haswell-equipped machine unless you’re getting a steal—but these Haswell machines from Lenovo are already about the same price as comparatively spec’ed Ivy-Bridge laptops.
https://gizmodo.com/now-is-a-horrible-time-to-buy-a-laptop-496028699
Lenovo’s put three different models of the IdeaPad Y410 on sale. All three have Nvidia GeForce GT750M graphics cards and 8GB of RAM, but I’d opt for the midrange Y410p, which includes an improved 1600×900 screen. The top-tier model has a hybrid SSD hard drive, but you might as well pick up a cheap SSD and install it yourself. Regardless, if you pick up this deal, as the world waits at WWDC for Haswell Macbooks, you’ll already have your next-gen laptop.
https://gizmodo.com/report-apple-s-almost-certainly-got-new-macbook-airs-a-511606712
Don’t forget to plug in the code HOMEPCDEAL. [Lenovo]
Top Deals
All these laptop deals are from Lenovo and require the code HOMEPCDEAL.
• IdeaPad Y410p ($720)
• IdeaPad Y410p w/ 1600×900 Screen ($850)
• IdeaPad Y410p w/ 1600×900 Screen + Hybrid SSD ($900)
We’re Not Posting Rakuten Deals Anymore
Yesterday there was a moderately exciting coupon code at Rakuten Marketplace that gave 30% of your order value back in store credit. Shane over at the Moneysaver used to to part out his new machine. We’ve been posting Rakuten deals because they seem great on the surface, but a lot of shoppers have been having problems.
https://kotaku.com/moneysaver-one-shot-haswell-and-nvidia-700-cards-with-511570393
Apparently many users on Slickdeals have had fraudulent credit card charges shortly after ordering from Rakuten Marketplace—the same program that most of these sweet deals have been coming from. Of course, it’s a thread full of anonymous bargain shoppers, but some of the accusations seem serious. So we’re not going to post any more deals from Rakuten until further notice. [Rakutenfraud via Slickdeals via Consumerist]
If you were personally hit by fraudulent charges after shopping at Rakuten or know anything about this security breach, I’d love to hear about it. [email protected].
Update 6/10: Rakuten has released an official statement. In the interest of brevity, you can read it at Consumerist.
Accessories
• FreedomPop Stick ($10) | Freedom Pop via Slickdeals | Originally $20
• Free HDMI Cable After Rebate | Newegg via Newegg | $7 before rebate, $2 shipping
Miscellaneous
• BitFenix Shinobi Window ATX Computer Case ($20) | Tiger Direct via Kinja Deals | Originally $40 | MIR on page
https://theinventory.com/pick-up-a-budget-computer-case-and-power-supply-for-les-511614697
• $25 for $50 Brookstone ($25) | Brookstone via Groupon via Fatwallet | Originally $50
• Sharp Portable Air Conditioner ($250) | Woot via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $350
Ever lost a gadget on the Subway? The New York MTA is auctioning off its lost and found, and other surplus http://t.co/w72rctRDv3
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) June 6, 2013
Gaming
• Serious Sam Humble Bundle | Humble Bundle
PC
• Skyrim Legendary Edition [Steam] ($45) | Gamezebo | Normally $60 | Also available from Stack Social
• Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition [Steam] ($12) | Green Man Gaming via TechBargains | Use code GMG20-JLKSA-7A8HA
• Civilizations V Game and DLC’s on sale, including Brave New World expansion for $22. Use code GMG20-JLKSA-7A8HA
• Arkham Asylum GOTY and Arkham City GOTY ($12) | Amazon
• Lego Batman 1 + 2 ($12) | Amazon
Beyond those, Amazon has lots of other Warner Bros. games also on sale.
Xbox
• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen ($30) | Amazon via Dealzon
• Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition ($70) | Gamestop via DealNews | Use code CAT75
• Arkham City GOTY ($15) | Amazon via Daily Game Deals
• Red Dead Redemption GOTY ($20) | Amazon via Daily Game Deals
• Fallout 3 GOTY ($15) | Amazon
• Bioshock Infinite ($40) | Amazon
• Borderlands 2 ($28) | Amazon
PS3
• Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen ($30) | Amazon via Dealzon
• Tomb Raider Collector’s Edition ($70) | Gamestop via DealNews | Use code CAT75
• Persona 4 Arena ($20) | Amazon via Daily Game Deals
As always, check out the guys at Kotaku’s Moneysaver for MORE GAMES.
https://kotaku.com/the-moneysaver-skyrim-legendary-dark-arisen-dark-sou-511625366
Audio
Friend of Dealzmodo Sound Earphones sent over a pretty great coupon code yesterday. It’s for some cheap Phonak in-ear monitors. I wasn’t totally familiar with the company, but it’s legit. Phonak is an actual audio company that primarily makes hearing aids—genuine medical equipment costing thousands of dollars—and the two models that Sound Earphones are blowing out have been very well reviewed.
You’ve got two options, the Phonak 132, which comes with an Apple-compatible remote, for $100, and the Phonak 122, which has a single button remote for $80. Same headphones, different remote. Both of these sets are still $200 almost everywhere else. Don’t forget the code DEALZMODO to knock $100 off. [Sound Earphones]
• Phonak Audeo 132 ($100) | Dealzmodo Exclusive with Sound Earphones | Originally $200
• Phonak Audeo 122 ($80) | Dealzmodo Exclusive with Sound Earphones | Originally $180
• Crosley iDeco Speaker ($50) | Walmart via Edealinfo | Originally $100
• Jabra Solemate Bluetooth Speaker ($130) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $150
• Monster Beats Studio Headphones ($220) | Woot via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $300
Clothing
• 30% off Oki-Ni | Oki-Ni via Put This On | Use coupon code SUMMER30 | Cop some Kanye-approved Margielas
• 40% off Nautica | Nautica via Fatwallet | Use coupon code DAD40
• Buy 2 Get 3 Pair Happy Socks | Happy Socks via Reddit
Dumb TV → Smart TV
Nope.
Physical Media
• The Newsroom: The Complete First Season ($40) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $55 | Pre-order
Digital Media
Nope.
Laptops
• Lenovo IdeaPad Y410p ($719) | Lenovo via Dealzon | Originally $1000 | Use coupon code HOMEPCDEAL
• Lenovo Yoga 11 ($750) | Lenovo via Dealzon | Originally $1000 | Use coupon code YOGA11S
Desktops
Nope.
Tablets
• Refurb 32GB Nexus 10 ($400) | Walmart | Originally $500
Screens
• Refurb 42″ Vizio Smart TV ($330) | 1 Sale a Day via 9to5Toys | Originally $450
• 55″ Seiki HDTV ($600) | Groupon
Portables
• Unlocked HTC 8X ($225) | Ebay via Slickdeals
Camera
• Nikon D90 w/ Zoom Kit Lens ($600) | Adorama via Amazon via Kinja Deals | Originally $800
https://theinventory.com/still-a-viable-prosumer-dslr-the-nikon-d90-with-lens-i-511616041
Bare Drives
One day, maybe. But not today.
Apps
iOS
• Critter Panic ($0) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $2
iPad Only
• Eclipse: New Dawn ($5) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $7
Android
• Hungry Shark ($0) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $3 | Parts 2 + 3 are free too
• Mystique CH3: Obitus ($1) | Google Play via App-sales | Originally $3
Mac
• Parallels 8 ($60) | Parallels via Lifehacker | Originally $80
https://lifehacker.com/parallels-desktop-8-on-sale-for-20-off-511422010
• Photoshop Elements ($70) | Adobe via 9to5Toys | Originally $100 | Use coupon code SUMMER30
Windows
• Photoshop Elements ($70) | Adobe via 9to5Toys | Originally $100 | Use coupon code SUMMER30
Hobomodo
• Free Orbit gum | 7-11 via the 7-11 App via Reddit
Keep up with Kif Leswing on Kinja and Twitter. Check out The Moneysaver for more great tech deals, and deals.kinja.com for even more discounts.
A note on Dealzmodo: We’re professional shoppers. Yes, we make money if you end up buying. That’s capitalism, but we’re absolutely looking out for your best interest. Read this if you want to know more.
https://gizmodo.com/introducing-the-new-dealzmodo-youre-welcome-5940728
