While Google’s sleek Chromebook Pixel garners most of the attention from the tech-savvy set, the lower cost Chromebooks are where the action’s at. Obviously, a Chromebook only really runs one program—Chrome—but it’s a important program. Because most Chromebook buyers will already have a traditional computer, it’s makes more sense to sell them for a couple hundred dollars. They’re secondary machines.
HP’s Pavillion Chromebook is one of the cheap set. Most of the specs are identical to other inexpensive Chromebooks, except for its 14-inch screen. Other Chromebooks roll with the 11-inch screen size standard started by netbooks. Sure, with that bigger screen comes reduced battery life, but there’s someone who will love the extra couple of inches. Right now Staples is running the first sale we’ve seen on this laptop: the code 45582 knocks $75 off the MSRP, bringing the total cost to $255. That’s a steep price for a browser, but not that much to pay for a laptop. [Staples]
https://gizmodo.com/hps-first-chromebook-big-screen-little-else-5981352
Update: A commenter noticed that this model may be eligible for another $50 off through a mail-in rebate from HP. There are a lot of stores that are specifically not eligible, but it doesn’t look like Staples is one of them. If it works, that knocks the price of this Chromebook down to $205, which is obviously better. [HP, PDF]
Top Deals
• 14″ HP Chromebook ($205) | Staples | $320 at Amazon | Use code 45582 and MIR from HP [PDF]
Accessories
• 64GB Swiss Army Flash Drive ($40) | Ebay via Edealinfo | Originally $50
Miscellaneous
• A Year of Web Hosting from We Love Servers ($10) | We Love Servers via Fatwallet | Originally $20
• Steelseries Mousepad ($16) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20
Apple
• Refurb iPod Nano 7th Gen ($115) | Dealfisher via Reddit | Originally $150
Audio
• Audio-Technica ATH-ANC27 ($50) | Buydig via Fatwallet | Originally $80
• Scratch/Dent Jawbone Jambox ($74) | All4Cellular via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $150 | Use coupon code SAVE20
Gaming
• Rollercoaster Tycoon ($1.49) | Get Games via Reddit | Originally $5
• Farming Simulator 2013 ($13) | Steam via Hard Forum | Originally $28
• WoW Pandaria ($15) | Newegg via Dealmac | Originally $30 | Use coupon code EMCXSW225
No Lost Vikings?! In any case some sweet Interplay games are on sale at GOG. Fallout 1+2, Earthworm Jim, others http://t.co/riM9c9pHoi
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) April 12, 2013
For more gaming deals check out the Moneysaver over on Kotaku.
Physical Media
• One-year subscription to WIRED ($5) | Tanga via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $20 | Use coupon code BENSBARGAINS
• Boondocks Season 1 ($10) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $20
• Boondocks Season 2 ($10) | Amazon via Brand Name Coupons | Originally $20
Digital Media
Pretty excellent $3 MP3 album promotion from Google Play. Prince's Purple Rain, 2 Chainz, Daft Punk's Discovery https://t.co/HmiPas2TWd
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) April 12, 2013
Clothing
• Timbuk2 Amnesia Backpack ($30) | Newegg via Dealmac | Originally $50 | Use coupon code EMCXSWW29
• Nike Shoe Sale | Nike via Ben’s Bargains
• 25% off Jack Spade | Jack Spade via Reddit | Use coupon code S13FFUS
Dumb TV → Smart TV
Nope.
Laptops
• 13″ Touch Sony Vaio + 256GB SSD ($1000) | Microsoft Store via Laptopaholic
• $75 off HP Laptops | Staples via Ben’s Bargains | Use coupon code 45582
Desktops
The Apple Refurb store restocked Mac Minis last night http://t.co/JQR4xUe0MR
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) April 12, 2013
Tablets
No tablets.
Screens
• 32″ 720p TCL HDTV ($208) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $250
• 39″ TCL 1080p HDTV ($307) | Amazon via HDTVaholic | Originally $400
• Acer 1080p 3D Projector ($990) | Newegg via Edealinfo | Originally $1200 | Use coupon code EMCXSWV235
• 65″ Sony Bravia 3D TV ($4200) | Buydig via Edealinfo | Originally $5000
Portables
• Sony Experia Ion ($250) | Zagers via Ben’s Bargains | Originally $300 | Use coupon code ROIDOUT
Camera
• Nikon Coolpix P310 ($150) | Best Buy via 9to5Toys | Originally $250
Bare Drives
• 2TB Seagate Barracuda Bare Drive ($90) | Newegg via Storageaholic | Originally $120 | Use coupon code EMCXSWW79
• 2TB WD Red Bare Drive ($100) | Newegg via Dealmac | Originally $120| Use coupon code EMCXSWV27
• 256GB Samsung 840 SSD ($160) | Rakuten via Fatwallet | Originally $200 | Use coupon code 4D11E61
• 256GB Sandisk Ultra Plus ($170) | Newegg via Dealmac | Originally $190
Apps
iOS
• Doodle Run ($0) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Originally $1
• Snap Clap ($0) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $1
• Beep Me ($0) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
• Block Fortress ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $2
iPad Only
• Island Tribe HD ($0) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $3
Android
• Bridge Constructor ($1) | Bridge Constructor via App-sales.net | Originally $2
Mac
Heads that that actually–gasp!–collect MP3s (the 2013 version of vinyl) a free mac tagger for mixrars https://t.co/jdU2RgxuIk
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) April 12, 2013
Hobomodo
Oh hey there @nymag is getting into the deals game. Free cupcake for your email + time, New York only http://t.co/ejIVa3lc96
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) April 12, 2013
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