Computers/Hardware Deals, Sales, and News

So you need to print one address label, but all you have is a full sheet of labels. After printing that one label, how do you figure out which label to peel off? It may be much easier to get a label printer. Once again, Buy.com has the Brother HL-500 label printer for $34.99, shipped free. That's $5 off our last mention and the lowest price we could find for such a device. It prints address, CD, and other labels up to 2.4 inches wide. You buy the labels in rolls from any office supply store and print them one at a time. The printer connects via your USB port and is supported by just about any label-making program or Microsoft Word. So print, tear, and use. Deal ends October 14. Update: This item has sold out.

An Ebay seller has listed an Optacon reading aid with a starting bid of $49.99. Two carrying cases and a manual are also included. Since this set does not come with a power supply, the seller is unable to test the item. Like many blindness items on Ebay the model is sold as is. Auction ends October 11.

OnSale.com has the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC for $949.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate. Plus, shipping is free after another mail-in rebate. That's $100 under our earlier mention and the lowest price we could find for this machine. This ultraportable computer is similar in size to the OQO and is more powerful, with an Intel Core Solo 1.2GHZ processor, 40GB hard drive, 1GB memory, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, USB 2.0, speaker, and support for Cingular's broadband network. Use a docking cable to plug in other devices. The $50 rebate ends October 15.

Dell Small Business has the Dell Vostro 200 Slim Desktop PC for $449. It includes an Intel Dual Core 1.6GHz processor, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, 48X CD burner, 19-inch flat panel monitor, and Windows XP Home. Some relatively cheap upgrades are also available, including faster processors, a 160GB drive for $50, and a 16X DVD burner for $30. Windows Vista Business and Ultimate are also available instead of XP Home.

Currently listed on Ebay is a TeleSensory VersaPoint embosser with a starting bid of $99.99 plus $38 for shipping. Or, BuyItNow for $159.99. The printer powers up, but is being sold as is because the seller has no paper to test the unit. Read the description, and bid for yourself if you think it may be worthwhile. Auction ends October 8, if not bought sooner.

An Ebay seller has listed a like new BRAILLEX 2D Screen Braille Display with a starting bid of $1,500. This model is tested and working and is compatible with Jaws for Windows and Window-Eyes. With about $45 for shipping, it's several thousand dollars less than new 80-cell braille displays. In addition to the 80 cells of braille, it features another set of vertical cells that can give screen and cursor information. The item also comes with a serial cable and power cord. Auction ends October 8.

Buy.com offers the Cavalry 1TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $229.95. With free shipping, this is the cheapest we have seen this particular drive, as well as one of the least expensive 1-terrabyte drives available. This drive has two 500GB drives which can act as separate hard drives, or as one large drive. New Google Checkout users can get $10 off.

Buy.com dropped its price on the D-Link 802.11N wireless network kit which includes a router and laptop PCMCIA card to $54.99 after a $20 mail-in rebate. Plus, shipping is free. 802.11N is backwards compatible with older wireless networks and offers faster speeds and greater distance. Rebate ends November 30.

Musicians Exchange, an Ebay store, has the Yamaha Motif XS6 61-key professional workstation for $1,999.00. With about $45 for shipping, that's over $750 off retail and the lowest price we could find for this item. This is the latest in Yamaha's Motif line of keyboards and is regarded as reasonably accessible due to its many dedicated and predictable buttons.

TigerDirect.com has the Ultra X Connect V Series 400 Watt Power Supply for free after a $40 mail-in rebate. With about $8 for shipping, it's one of the best deals we've seen for a computer power supply. This supply also contains a 120mm fan for cooling. Rebate ends September 30.

With the release of the OQO 02 computer earlier this year, GW Micro's announcement of an upgrade to the Small-Talk Ultra was inevitable. GW has announced the release of the latest portable piece of assistive technology. Again based on the OQO, the new model includes a 1.6ghz processor, 1GB memory, 80GB hard drive, and Windows Vista Business or XP Pro. The price is still $2,595 with Window-Eyes or $2,395 if you already own Window-Eyes. The latter will also give you a free SMA. For low-vision users, the Small-Talk Ultra is now available with Zoomtext ($2,395) or Zoomtext with Speech ($2,595). GW's version also comes with a carrying case, cables, and a usb keyboard, accessories that would need to be purchased separately if buying from OQO direct.

The Braille Blazer embosser we mentioned earlier this week has a current bid of $158.50. Add $40 for shipping. The item is listed as working, and comes with power and printer cables. Auction ends September 28.

Buy.com has the refurbished SanDisk Sansa m230 512MB MP3 Player for $14.99. With free shipping, it's one of the cheapest MP3 players we've seen. It also comes with an FM tuner with 20 presets and a voice recorder. It plays MP3, WMA, and Audible file formats.

Dell Home offers the Creative Zen V 8GB MP3 Player for $160. Apply coupon XSFKLZPC245Z3? to drop it to $128. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could find for this unit. In addition to playing MP3 files, this unit contains an FM tuner and has up to 15 hours of battery life. Act quickly if you want this one, because the coupon expires at 6 PM on September 28.

An Ebay seller has listed a Braille Blazer embosser with a current bid of $20.50. Add $40 for shipping. The item is listed as working, and comes with power and printer cables. Auction ends September 28.

Ebay Seller Gps4evyone has stock of the Holux M-1000 32-channel GPS receiver for $24.99. Even with about $20 for shipping, we couldn't find this particular receiver for less elsewhere. This unit is compatible with the BrailleNote family of PDAs as well as many other devices and consistently outperforms the Holux GPSlim-236. In our own tests, a WAAS signal is received in most areas, allowing for accuracy within about 12 feet.

An Ebay seller has listed a Thomas Jr. Braille Embosser with a Buy It Now price of $800. Add about $40 for shipping. This printer from Enabling Technologies prints single-sided braille at up to 40 characters per second on paper up to 11 inches wide. The printer is advertised as being in excellent condition. Listing ends September 28 if not sold sooner. Update: This item has been sold.

Once again, Buy.com has a D-Link 802.11N wireless network kit which includes a router and laptop PCMCIA card for $59.99 after a $20 mail-in rebate. Plus, shipping is free. 802.11N is the next generation of wireless. Deal ends September 30.

Once again, Buy.com has the Samsung Nexus 25 XM Satellite Radio and MP3 Player for one cent profit after a $50 mail-in rebate. Plus, shipping is free. This radio comes with a home cradle, holds up to 512MB of MP3 and WMA files, and records up to 25 hours of XM Radio content. XM Radio activation is required to receive the rebate. Rebate ends September 29.

Buy.com offers $20 off any combination of Linksys products totaling $100 or more. The discount will be reflected in your cart. Linksys sells networking products such as routers and wireless cards. Deal ends September 30.