Netbooks, home theater equipment and waterproof MP3 players: Black Friday
Yes, its another day in the week of Black Friday, and today we're talking with Nilay Patel from Engadget and Brian Heater from PC Mag about their picks for themselves and loved ones.
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Ask.com adds coupon search
Ask.com added the ability to search for deals on products by indexing coupons, store circulars and promotions.
Free Windows 7 RC available for two more days
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Microsoft will be closing up free downloads of Windows 7's release candidate on August 20th, so if you haven't yet downloaded your free copy of Windows 7, we'd recommend you get to it before you miss the chance.
Yahoo launches “Deals” website
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Yahoo has just launched a new site that allows users to catch numerous types of deals and bargains. The site, simply called "Yahoo Deals," will host a variety of bargains for the day, coupons for chain and local grocery stores, and additional coupons due to a partnership with Val-Pak. Users can also follow the service on Twitter, allowing users to find top deals in real time.
Verizon drops smartphones to $99
Industry watchers take note: Verizon has dropped all of its smartphone portfolio to $99 with a two-year contract. The bargains likely signify a move by Verizon to clear inventory ahead of more significant product launches, like the upcoming BlackBerry Storm 2.
SGI sells to unknown Rackable for $25 Million
Silicon Graphics, the one-time leader in "supercomputers" that could show off "ultra-real" graphics, has been sold to relative unknown Rackable, reports the New York Times. What does 20 years of cutting edge supercomputing net after everyone's computers can outperform your once-mighty machines? $25 million in cash for brand recognition.