Blind Bargains: Page 2 - Deals & News for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Amazon.com offers a selection of My Pillow Pets starting at $10.39. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or on $25 or more. For instance, get the Buzzy Bumble Bee for $10.39 or the Miss Lady Bug for $10.80. These are huggable pets which also double as a full-size pillow. A flap covers the velcro so it won't irritate the skin while sleeping.

Amazon is continuing their deals into Cyber Monday. Their pages of deals are still being updated and is one you'll want to bookmark. We'll be watching this page for great deals, but can't keep up with everything. Once again this year, Amazon has been one of the most aggressive online retailers, offering thousands of deals and constantly price-matching competitors. Check this link often to find the latest deals. Stay tuned to Blind Bargains all week for the best deals from Amazon and other stores.

Amazon.com offers 48 Maxell AA Batteries for $10.90. Sign up for Subscribe and Save to get this price (you can cancel after your order). With free shipping, it's just under 23 cents per battery and one of the best battery deals currently available.

BestBuy.com has the APC 650VA Battery Back-Up System for $39.99. Plus, shipping is free. It's about half the normal price for a battery backup system with this much power. It has 8 outlets total including 4 protected under the battery back-up and gives up to 15 minutes of back-up time.

Logitech offers the Logitech K750 Solar-powered Keyboard for $39.99. Plus, shipping is free. While the box on this unit may be dented, the contents are new and still come with the same warranty. It measures about a third of an inch thick and can be chahrged via USB or solar power.

Amazon.com offers the downloadable version of Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 for $79.99. It's $10 off our mention of the CD version from yesterday and the lowest price we could find for this bundle. Applications include word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote. This software package has powerful writing tools, new spreadsheet graph and analysis features and dynamic presentation capabilities.

BestBuy.com has the PNY 16GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $11.99. It's unavailable for shipping, but can be ordered for store pickup in many cities. It's the best deal currently for a 16GB drive. It measures less than 3 inches long and weighs less than an ounce.

Amazon.com has the Plantronics Audio 995 Wireless Stereo Headset for $56.86. With free shipping, we couldn't find it for less elsewhere. This headset microphone is wireless not bluetooth and features a 40-foot range and USB connectivity. It's plug and play for both Windows and Mac computers.

For a reader, we found the Transcend 32 GB microSDHC Flash Memory Card for $34.99 at Amazon.com. With free shipping, we couldn't find this card for less elsewhere. It comes in Amazon frustration free packaging so you can actually open it when it arrives. Use it for many Android and Nokia phones, the Olympus line of recorders, and much more.

MacMall has 8GB (2 x 4GB) of SODIMM 204-pin DDR3 1066MHz Memory Modules for $47.90. With free shipping, this is the best deal we could find for 2 4GB ram sticks of this type. These modules are compatible with all recent models of the Apple MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini.

Back in stock, BestBuy.com offers a $100 iTunes electronic gift certificate for $80. It shows $100 on the page, but add it to your cart and the price falls to $80. The discount looks to be with an additional purchase, but the cart total at the bottom confirms the $80 price. The code will be delivered via E-mail.

Amazon.com has the ASUS Eee PC 10.1-Inch Netbook for $189.99. With free shipping, it's one of the best netbook deals currently available. It features an Intel Atom N455 1.66GHz processor, 1GB memory upgradable to 2GB, 250GB hard drive, card reader, and Windows 7 Starter.

Amazon.com has the 8GB model of the current 4th generation iPod Touch for $178. Plus, get a $2 credit towards MP3s on Amazon. With free shipping, it's the best current deal for this model. Other deals with gift cards have since expired.

Amazon.com has the Lexar 32GB Flash Drive for $26.99. With free shipping, it's the cheapest 32GB flash drive we've ever seen without rebates. It features USB 2.0 connectivity and a capless design.

Amazon.com has the Apple iPod nano 8 GB model in Blue for $122.35. Plus, get $2 in Amazon MP3 credit. Plus, shipping is free. This is the latest model and is fully accessible using VoiceOver.

Newegg has launched another wave of Black Friday deals. This list now seems to focus on computer parts, appliances, electronics, and other gadget items though there are still some TV's and other big ticket items included. Some of the earlier deals still remain as well. Use the link on this post to view the sale.

Amazon.com has the Sennheiser HD 202 II Professional Headphones in black for $19.95. Shipping is free on $25 or more or with Amazon Prime. That's $40 off list and the best price we could find on this item. These headphones feature an ear cup design, deep bass response, and insulation against ambient noise.

NV Access has just released version 2011.3 of their NVDA screen-reader for Windows. Version 2011.3 features automatic speech language switching when reading documents with appropriate language information, support for 64 bit Java Runtime Environments, reporting of text formatting in browse mode in Mozilla applications, better handling of application crashes and freezes, initial fixes for Windows 8, and more. NVDA can be downloaded for free from the link on this post.

Amazon's MP3 store offers the 99 Must-Have Christmas Classics for $1.99. That's the best price we've seen for this 99 track album. The Amazon MP3 downloader is required.

Amazon.com has a Round Pyrex 14-Piece Food Storage Set with Lids for $12.49. Pad your order over $25 and it ships free, otherwise shipping adds around $9. This set is microwave-, Oven, refrigerator-, freezer-, and dishwasher-safe and has lids for each bowl. plus some extra lids.

First, we want to take a moment to wish all of you a happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy all of the turkey, pie, and whatever else you can gobble up. As for why you're reading this, a lot of Black Friday sales have started. Some big ticket items are sold out by now, but much still remains. Please note that the deals we post change rapidly, and there's a chance the item you want may not be available by the time you read it on our website or in the newsletter. It pays to be quick, and we do our best to keep up. Thanks for reading, and stay with Blind Bargains through the holidays for the best deals and sales.

BestBuy.com has the Seagate FreeAgent GoFlex Desk 3TB External USB 3.0/2.0 Hard Drive in black for $99.99. With free shipping, it the best deal we've seen for this drive and one of the few hard drive deals available for Black Friday. It's USB 2.0 and 3.0 compatible and wall-powered.

Amazon.com has the 64GB model of the latest 4th generation iPod Touch for $364. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could currently find for this unit. Plus receive a $2 Amazon MP3 credit for free. In addition, sign up for a year of Audible.com service and receive a $100 rebate. The new touch includes a faster processor, camera, and iOs 5.

GameStop has a big page full of deals on several lines of Apple portable products. For example get a preowned iPad starting at $264 plus shipping. Most of the products on this page can be made accessible, though some older iPods and the iPhone 3G among others can not.

We've wasted many hours in our lives on Bop It, so when the latest model came out, Blind Bargains had to try it. Listen in as J.J. plays with the Bop It XT, the latest in the Hasbro line of audio handheld time-wasters. You can purchase it from Amazon.com for $18.

Amazon.com offers six sticks of Old Spice Deodorant High Endurance for $10.12. To get the deal, select the link on this post. Then look for the $1 coupon link on the page and clip the coupon. Sign up for Subscribe and Save to get an additional 15 percent off (you can cancel after your order). That's $1.69 per stick and cheaper than many sales at your local drugstore or grocery store.

BestBuy.com has the Dynex Wi-Fi Built-in Blu-ray Player for $49.99. Plus shipping is free. In addition to playing movies, it includes support for Netflix and Pandora amongst others. We naturally have to assume these services are not accessible, but this would make a great gift or work as an affordable player option notwithstanding.

TigerDirect has the George Foreman GR180VP Grill for $29.99. With free shipping, we couldn't find it for less elsewhere. It features an 80-inch grilling surface and a temperature control slider.

Over the next few days, you will be overwhelmed with sales, discounts, and other hot deals. But often, it may seem difficult to score the bargains you really want. Here's what to expect over the next week and how to take advantage. Read more

Newegg.com has the Transcend JetFlash 500 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive in blue for $7.99. With free shipping, it's one of the best flash drive deals we've seen currently. If you have Amazon Prime, you can get it for the same price with free two-day shipping.

Amazon.com has the Olympus DM-620 Voice Recorder for $121.13. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could fine for this latest generation recorder. It includes three built-in microphones to gain more realistic sound as well as the voice guidance feature found in prior models that speaks many of the menus as you navigate. 4GB of memory is also included and it can be expanded with a Micro SD memory card up to an additional 32GB>

This could very well fall into the category of products that are off the beaten path, but folks in many parts of the world, as well as the rich and famous appreciate the feel of a bidet. If you don't know what it is, google is your friend. However, if you are aware of what this product does and are interested in owning one at a low cost, Bidet International Inc via Amazon sells the non electric bidet toilet attachment for 26 bucks. With free shipping, that's the lowest price we could find for an item usually reserved for the upper crust of society.

Amazon.com has the Belkin 8 Outlet Home/Office Surge Protector with Telephone Protection for $12.99. Shipping is free via Amazon prime, or add about $5. If you don't have prime, Newegg has it for $14.99 shipped, today only. In addition to the 8 outlets, it includes phone jacks and up to $200,000 in coverage for damages.

If you're thinking of getting some gift cards for the holidays, you can still save some dough. Plastic Jungle is one of the largest sites offering gift cards at a discount. You can also sell your unwated cards for cash. While there are several of these sites around, this one has one of the best reputations and most positive reviews. Considering you're buying gift cards, you definitely want some peace of mind. Check the link on this post to go to the site.

Newegg.com has the Team 16GB Micro SDHC Class 10 Memory Card for $18.99. With free shipping, it's the best deal we could find for a 16GB Micro SDHC card without rebates currently. Class 10 means a guaranteed minimum of 10mbps for read/write speeds. This card works in many modern mobile phones and Olympus digital recorders, amongst many other products.

Amazon.com has a 4-pack of Reese's Dark Peanut Butter Cups packs for $9.24. Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or spend about $9. This item contains 24 packs of peanut butter cups.

Amazon.com has the New Trent Arcadia Pack IMP70D 7000mAh USB External Battery Pack and Charger for $49.95. With free shipping, this is the best deal we could find on this USB battery charger. This device features 7000mAh of power, 2 USB ports for charging devices, and a microUSB port to charge itself via a computer or AC power. This device can charge the iPhone, iPad, or any gadget that can charge via USB.

Amazon.com has the Panasonic KX-TG6632B DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone with Handset Talking Caller ID and Speakerphone for $67.80. With free shipping, we couldn't find it for less elsewhere. It includes a digital answering system, talking caller ID on the handset, and handset speakerphone. It's a 2011 model, so includes the latest technology for call quality and range. It's also expandable up to 6 handsets. There's several other models available, but we like the balance of features for the price as well as the recent release of this model.

No matter how we try to go paperless, there's always a need to send faxes. No need to spend hundreds on a fax machine anymore. Amazon.com: has the Brother FAX-575 Personal Fax, Phone, and Copier for $19.99. It features an auto document feeder and holds up to 25 pages in it's internal memory. With free shipping via prime, this is the lowest we've seen for a fax machine.

Buy.com has the Corsair 32GB Flash Voyager USB 3.0 Flash Drive for $30. With free shipping, this is the lowest we could find for a USB 3.0 flash drive of this size.

Amazon has the Pop Tarts toaster pastries 48 count variety pack for $8.53. With free shipping via prime, that averages to 18 cents per poptart and is the lowest we've seen for these awesome snacks. Variety pack includes strawberry and cinnamon sugar.

Humanware has released Keysoft version 9.2 for the BrailleNote Apex. This update adds the ability to convert PDF documents so they may be edited in KeyWord, and natively read in the Book Reader. This upgade also adds enhanced braille display support for the QT model, as well as improved file downloads. Version 9.2 counts as an SMA upgrade, and costs $129 for customers who do not curretnly have an SMA count.

Amazon.com offers Steve Jobs, the bestselling biography of the Apple pioneer by Walter Isaacson, in an unabridge audiobook for $26.99. With free shipping, it's the best price we could find for this version, released today. This version of the book spans 20 CDs.

A T Guys now offers SpeedDots Tactile Screen Protectors for the iPhone 4s for $7 plus $3 for domestic shipping. It has now been confirmed that the iPhone 4 and 4S use the same screen protectors. Produced by a new, reliable source, SpeedDots protectors include tactile markings to help orient the user to the touchscreen surface of the phone. Two configurations are available, depending on the number of dots the user prefers. Several other models are also available by following the link on this post.

Amazon.com has the Hershey's Halloween Miniatures 11-Ounce Bags (Pack of 6 for $13.33. With free shipping via prime, this is one of the lowest we could find for candy of this capacity. A fantastic deal for preparing for the influx of trick-or-treaters.

There are many enhancements to iOS 5 that are not directly related to accessibility. Features such as the ability to now update your phone's firmware over the air, Apple's new iCloud service, a feature called reminders, iMessage which lets iPhone users communicate with one another via iOS’s own messages program, a revamped notifications system, support for Face Time over 3g, and many more. Scott Davert expertly guides us through the many accessibility enhancements included in this latest release in this guest column. Read more

Amazon.com has the 5-Hour Energy - Berry, 1.93-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12) for 14.99. These small bottles of great tasting fruity goodness are perfect for helping you get through your day. At 15 bucks per pack, that comes out to $1.25 per bottle, and is about a quarter of the price you'll pay at your local party store. Subscribe to this item via subscribe and save, and you'll knock another 15 percent off, kicking it down to $12.75, a little over a buck per bottle. Orange is also available in this same quantity, but for around 24 bucks. Also, a 24-Pack is available, but not at such a savings as the 12 we're posting here. This is an absolutely killer deal on a fantastic product.

Amazon.com has the Verbatim 700 MB 52x 80 Minute CDR 50 Spindle for $9.99. With free shipping via prime, it comes to about 20 cents a disk and is the lowest price we've found for a spindle this size and from a company this reputable.

If you're ordering an iPhone 4S or any piece of electronics that you treasure, you should consider an extended warranty. We recommend Squaretrade for their excellent customer service and countless positive reviews from customers. Currently, SquareTrade.com takes 40 percent off it's warranties with coupon code "WIZZARD25". It's the best percentage discount we've seen for SquareTrade since last year. Square Trade offers extended warranties on new and refurbished products such as the Apple iPhone, iPad, Android phones, MP3 players, computers, HDTV's and more.