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Quick Ship Electronics via eBay offers the open-box Apple iPad mini 2 8" 32GB WiFi Tablet with Retina Display in Silver, model no. ME280LL/A, for $229.99 with free shipping. That's $19 under the lowest total price we could find for a factory-sealed unit.

Another company is plunging hands-first into the crowding accessible smart warable market, armed with a $100,000 award from a weekend competition. Somatic Labs, creators of the moment wearable device, won the prize at the Innovation Open, an event for entrepreneurs hosted at Arizona State University.

PayPal Digital Gifts via eBay continues to offer a $150 Best Buy Gift Card bundled with a $15 Best Buy Digital Gift Card for $150. (You'll receive both gift cards via email.) That's the lowest price we could find by $15 and one of the best savings we've seen on any Best Buy gift card. The bonus credit must be used between April 1 and April 14.

Amazon offers the 2nd-generation three second-generation Amazon Echo Dots in Black or White for $129.97 with free shipping via the instructions below. That's the lowest total price we could find for this quantity by $20. This voice-controlled device uses Alexa to play music (via Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora), control smart home devices (via Samsung SmartThings, Wemo, Nest), and do lots of other cool stuff (order a pizza via Domino's, order car service via Uber, play Jeopardy). It features 802.11n dual-band wireless, Bluetooth, and a 3.5mm audio output. To get this deal: 1. Click the provided link. 2. Add three to your cart for $149.97. 3. Apply coupon code "DOT3PACK" to cut it to $129.97.

Best Buy offers the refurbished 2nd-generation Apple AirPort Express 802.11n Wireless Base Station, model no. MC414LL/A, for $44.99 with free shipping. That's $42 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit. This device uses 802.11n to play iTunes over your wireless network to your home stereo, acts as a wireless router, and enables wireless USB printer sharing.

Walmart offers the Acer Aspire XC-705 Intel Haswell Core i3 3.6GHz Desktop PC, model no. AXC705UR55, for $299 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $96. It features an Intel Core i3-4160 3.6Ghz Haswell dual-core processor, 6GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11ac wireless, Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, HDMI, and Windows 10 Home 64-bit.

Amazon offers the Altoids Mints 1.76-oz. Tin 12-Pack in Cinnamon for $10.37. Check out via Subscribe & Save to cut it to $9.85 and bag free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $7. Be sure to cancel your subscription after your order arrives to avoid being billed for subsequent shipments.

Amazon offers the Hoover T-Series WindTunnel Rewind Plus Bagless Vacuum, model no. UH70120, for $72.77 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $18. It features a hand tool, 12" extension wand, crevice tool, dusting brush, and HEPA filter.

HavenBeauty via eBay offers the Old Spice Men's Wild Collection Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick 6-Pack in Foxcrest or Hawkridge for $4.99 with free shipping. That's $19 under what you'd expect to pay for this quantity in local stores.

Dolphin has released version 16.03 of the SuperNova screen reader, a free update for existing users. Don't let the version number fool you, as this release packs in quite a few new features.

Amazon again offers its Prime members one early release Kindle eBook per month for free as part of its Kindle First Program. That's $5 under the list prices of these books, which are otherwise only available as preorders. Each month, you can choose from one of six new Kindle eBooks that are selected by Amazon's editors in advance of the books' official release dates. Deal ends June 30.

Walmart offers the Faded Glory Men's Relaxed Fit Jeans in Medium Tint, Black Wash, or Dark Tint bundled with the Tide Pods HE Turbo Laundry Detergent 31-Count Bag in Original or Spring Meadow for $11.73. If possible, opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping charge. That's a savings of up to $7, and the lowest price we could find. (For further comparison, most retailers charge at least $11 for the Tide Pods alone.) The jeans are available in waist sizes from 30 to 42 and in lengths from 29 to 34, although not in all color/waist/length combinations.

Audible offers Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows Audible Audiobook for free. This soundtrack edition includes background music with narration by Michael Hordern.

Voxygen, the company that brought us Halloween fun with the Witch text to speech voice, has now introduced their lineup of voices to Windows computer users. Dozens of goofy and more naturally-sounding voices are now available in SAPI 5 format, compatible with Windows screen readers.

A lot of cable and television providers, some with more fanfare than others, have launched some form of accessibility for their talking guide software. While we were enjoying the holiday break, Verizon quietly enabled this feature for their Fios customers.

Always Deals via eBay offers the Microsoft Surface Pro 4 128GB 12.3" Windows Tablet in Silver, model no. CR5-00001, for $669.99 with free shipping. That's the second-best price we've seen. (It's a low today by $35.) It features an Intel Core i5-6300U 2.4GHz Skylake dual-core processor, 12.3" 2736x1824 multi-touch LCD, 4GB RAM, 128GB internal flash storage, USB 3.0, mini DisplayPort, microSD card reader, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 5-megapixel front camera, 8-megapixel rear camera, Surface Pen, and Windows 10 Professional.

Walmart offers the Igloo Mini Retro Beverage Fridge in Blue, model no. MIS129, for $35.97 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $9. This 4-liter fridge holds up to six 12-oz. cans.

Riversong via Amazon offers its Riversong Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Sport Headphones in Black or Gun Matt for $19.99. Coupon code "Z5LDZ98Y" drops that to $9.99. Plus, Prime members bag free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.10.) That's $30 off list, and the lowest total price we've seen. These sweatproof headphones feature an inline microphone and controls, Bluetooth 4.1, and up to 8 hours of playback. Deal ends April 14.

PayPal Digital Gifts via eBay continues to offer a $150 Best Buy Gift Card bundled with a $15 Best Buy Digital Gift Card for $150. (You'll receive both gift cards via email.) That's the lowest price we could find by $15 and one of the best savings we've seen on any Best Buy gift card. The bonus credit must be used between April 1 and April 14.

Amazon offers the Shure Portable Collapsible Closed-Back Headphones, model no. SRH145, for $26.09 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 to bag free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $5.22.) That's the lowest total price we could find by $12. Features include 36mm drivers, 25Hz to 18kHz frequency response, 100dB sensitivity, 34 ohms impedance, and a 3.5mm jack.