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Freedom Scientific's Open Plan Returns

Tue, 13 May 2008 15:51:33 EDT

Freedom Scientific has returned their popular open plan, where owners of HumanWare notetakers can upgrade to a PAC Mate Omni for half the cost of a new unit. This brings the prices down to $995 for the basic unit, for example. Owners of BrailleNote MPower, PK, or classic units have until October 31 to opt for the plan, and the units must be returned in working condition.

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Memorex Ultra TravelDrive 120GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $49.99 shipped

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:43:36 EDT

Buy.com has the Memorex Ultra TravelDrive 120GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $49.99. With free shipping, we weren't able to find this drive for less elsewhere. This drive is bus-powered, meaning that it draws its power from the USB port. New Google Checkout customers can get $10 off.

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SanDisk Sansa Shaker 1GB MP3 Player for $19.99 shipped

Mon, 12 May 2008 10:37:43 EDT

Buy.com has the SanDisk Sansa Shaker 1GB MP3 Player, in red, for $19.99, with free shipping. This device features 2 headphone jacks, built-in speaker, SD Card slot and 15 hours of battery life. New Google Checkout customers can get $10 off.

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Where have we been?

Fri, 09 May 2008 16:12:23 EDT

There's been a lot of activity over at the ol' Blind Bargains Ranch. Unfortunately, this has meant a lack of posts for this week. I assure you, however, you will soon see the fruits of our work. Regular deals will return on Monday and watch for something very special quite soon. Stay tuned.

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Mobile Speak Pocket 2.0 officially released

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:45:03 EDT

Code Factory has just released version 2.0 of their Mobile Speak and Mobile Magnifier software for the Pocket PC operating system. This update features support for user-centered licensing, compatibility with additional PDA's and other enhancements and bug fixes. This update is available at no charge to current users of Mobile Speak Pocket.

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Braille Lite, Type N Speak, Braille n Speak all for $80 or Less on EBay

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:29:38 EDT

Our classic notetaker category on the Auction Gateway currently lists several Blazie models, all for great prices. A Type n Speak and Braille n Speak are both listed with starting bids of $80 while a Braille Lite has a starting bid of around $10. All auctions end May 7 or May 8.

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Power Plus AAA Battery 32-Pack for $4.75 shipped

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:23:41 EDT

MeritLine.com has the Power Plus AAA Battery 32-pack for $7.75. Apply Coupon code AC1712063OFF to cut the price down to $4.75. With free shipping, we weren't able to find a better deal on AAA batteries of this quantity. Deal ends may 4.

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Sanyo "The Claw" CD/DVD Media Destroyer for $7.99

Fri, 02 May 2008 10:13:20 EDT

MeritLine.com has the Sanyo "The Claw" CD/DVD Media Destroyer for $7.99. With about $9 for shipping, we weren't able to find this item for less elsewhere. This device is able to permantely make CD/DVD media completely unreadable. Deal ends May 3.

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Western Digital Passport 250GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $99.99 shipped

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:40:25 EDT

Amazon.com has the Western Digital Passport 250GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive for $99.99. With free shipping, we couldn't find this particular drive for less elsewhere. This USB-powered drive runs at 5400RPM and features a 2MB buffer.

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Microsoft Office 2007 Ultimate available for Students for $59.95

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:32:40 EDT

Microsoft is still offering a copy of Office 2007 Ultimate for $59.95 as a download to students. A physical copy is available for an additional $6. This is several hundred dollars off retail, and the lowest price we could find by $300. You must have a valid .edu email address and be able to prove your active status as a student if asked by Microsoft. This suite includes Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, Word, OneNote, Groove, and InfoPath 2007. This deal ends today.

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Altec Lansing 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System for $40.24 shipped

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:25:46 EDT

Buy.com has the Altec Lansing 2.1 Multimedia Speaker System, model VS2421, for $40.24. With free shipping, we weren't able to find these speakers for less elsewhere. This system drives 28 wattts of power through 2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer. New Google Checkout customers can get $10 off.

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Free Shipping on $50 or More at Independent Living Aids

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:32:06 EDT

Independent Living Aids offers free shipping and handling for purchases of $50 or more with coupon code "FREE05". It's one of the few such coupons we've seen from this site, which sells primarily blindness and low-vision products. The coupon is only good when placing orders online. Deal ends April 30.

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Tiger Pro Braille Embosser at $6,000 on EBay, BuyItNow for $7,000

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:27:09 EDT

An EBay seller has the Tiger Pro interpoint braille embosser with a starting bid of $6,000. Or, BuyItNow for $7,000. That's a substantial amount off the $10,000 list price. This embosser is only barely used and comes with original documentation and cables. Auction ends May 4 if not sold sooner.

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440-pound Capacity Talking Scale for $49.95

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:18:21 EDT

BlindMiceMart.com has the XL-440 Talking Scale for $49.95 plus about $8 for shipping. That's $25 off retail for this 440-pound capacity unit. It also weighs in kilograms.

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Accessible Symbian Phone Software Discussed

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:12:20 EDT

There's actually lots of quite accessible software available for your Symbian-based cell phone. Brent Harbolt discussed a large list of programs in a recent seminar now hosted on BlindSea.com. You can listen to the archive as well as find links to the programs mentioned.

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Staple-Free Stapler for $5.99

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:10:03 EDT

ThinkGeek.com has the Staple-Free Stapler for $5.99. With around $7 for shipping, we weren't able to find this item for less elsewhere. Instead of using staples, this stapler cuts a tiny flap in the corner of your paper, and folds it in on itself, tucked in a tiny pocket.

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PQI 4GB USB Flash Drive for $16.99 Shipped

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 22:09:01 EDT

MeritLine.com has the PQI 4GB USB flash drive, model I221, for $16.99. Plus, shipping is free. If it matters, it comes in black or orange, or perhaps blackish orange.

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Black and Decker CHV1500 15.6-Volt HEPA Cyclonic DustBuster for $39.99 shipped

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:28:47 EDT

Amazon.com has the Black and Decker 15.6-Volt HEPA Cyclonic DustBuster, model CHV1500, for $39.99, with free shipping. This dustbuster features a HEPA filter, upholstery brush, crevice tool, and a 23-ounce capacity.

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Blind Bargains Introduces New Categories

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:19:35 EDT

In an effort to help you find what you're looking for more quickly, we've introduced several new categories. If you're looking for a place to keep your files, try the hard drives, memory cards, and flash drives categories under storage. Our computers/hardware category now includes sections for desktops, laptops, portable devices, peripherals, and printers and embossers. There's a special cell phone category under phones. And finally, the useful websites and links we often post will now fall in our new resources category. You can view posts by category by selecting the browse link from the menu at the top of any page.

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Samsung 500GB Internal Hard Drive for $79.99 Shipped

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:46:46 EDT

ZipZoomFly.com has the Samsung 500GB internal hard drive for $79.99. With free shipping, it's the cheapest 500GB internal drive we've ever seen. Buy the way, if you're thinking of a larger drive like a 1TB, it would be cheaper to buy two of these instead.

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SanDisk 2GB MicroSD card with SD adapter for $12.99 shipped

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:28:59 EDT

MeritLine.com has a SanDisk 2GB MicroSD memory card with full-size SD card adapter for $12.99, with free shipping. This card works in all devices which support the MicroSD card standard, including many cell phones and PDA's.

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Nokia N82 GSM Smartphone for $454.99 shipped, $314.99 with service plan

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 19:20:35 EDT

MobileBee.com has the Nokia N82 GSM Smartphone for $454.99. With free shipping, we couldn't find this particular phone for less elsewhere. This quadband phone features a 5-megapixel camera with xenon flash, MicroSDHC card slot, built-in GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and is compatible with the KNFB Reader Mobile software package. With the activation of a new line of service from T-Mobile, MobileBee offers a rebate with an amount which varies based on the length of the contract and the phone plan purchased. The N82 is compatible with both Mobile Speak and talks screen-reading software.

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meritline AA Battery 16-pack for $4.99 shipped

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:50:23 EDT

Meritline.com has a pack of 16 AA Ultra Alkaline batteries for $4.99. With free shipping, we couldn't find a better deal on AA batteries in this quantity. Deal ends April 27.

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It's Finals Week

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:51:08 EDT

We would like to apologize for the lack of content this week. Our staff is busy with final exams, so has lots of studying and test-taking to do. Perhaps you could study as well with the mobile site for reference.com. It gives you a dictionary, thesaurus, and reference info in a tidy, stripped-down interface. We'll start posting more deals again very soon.

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Western Digital Elements 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $99.99 shipped

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:25:44 EDT

Buy.com offers the Western Digital Elements 500GB USB 2.0 hard drive for $99.99. With free shipping, we couldn't find this drive for less elsewhere. This drive features an 8MB cache, and runs at 7200RPM. New Google Checkout users can get $10 off.

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"VOX 3000" Talking Scale for $39.50

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:31:30 EDT

BlindMiceMart has the Vox 3000 Talking Kitchen Scale for $39.50. With about $6 for shipping, we couldn't find this particular scale for less elsewhere. This scale features a 6-LB 10OZ capacity, tare feature and expansion bowl.

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Receive $25 from Revolution Money Exchange

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:38:58 EDT

There's a lot to like about Revolution Money Exchange, a new online payment service, not to mention $25 in free cash. The money transfer service which is similar, but seemingly easier to use, than Paypal, offers $25 for new opened and verified accounts by using the referral link on this post. In addition, you can send and receive money for free without fees. Signing up was simple and included a very understandable audio CAPTCHA. To claim the $25, look for an accept button after signing up. It'll be on your account's home page. Offer expires May 15.

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Dragon Naturally Speaking Standard 9.0 for $39.99 Shipped

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:08:01 EDT

Buy.com has Nuance's Dragon Naturally Speaking version 9.0, the standard edition, for $39.99. With free shipping, that's about $3 off our last mention and the lowest price we've ever seen for this voice recognition software. This program allows you to dictate into many popular programs and control the computer using your voice. A feature is included to remove ums and ahs from your speech.

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Braille Sports Cards on EBay

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:59:07 EDT

When I was a kid, I remember the thrill of receiving various braille sports cards. These cards featured the player's name and a vignet of information in braille in addition to the regular picture and info in print. While new cards are no longer made, many EBay sellers sell the ones from years past which you can view in our braille sports cards category on the Auction Gateway. While a blind child today may not recognize all of the names, they'll certainly still be thrilled to receive some of these as gifts.

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Philips Sonicare Advance 4100 Power Toothbrush for $39.99 shipped

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:58:18 EDT

Today only, Amazon.com has the Philips Sonicare Advance 4100 Electric Toothbrush for $39.99. With free shipping, we couldn't find this model for less elsewhere. This Sonicare features a rechargeable battery, 2-minute automatic timer, and more.

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GeoSafari Talking Globe for $70.48

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:54:12 EDT

AreYouGame.com has the GeoSafari Talking Globe for $70.48 plus about $8 for shipping. It's the lowest price we've seen for this interactive item. This 12-inch globe will quiz you and your friends on states, capitals, world cities, waterways, and many other geographical facts using a fun and fast-paced format. The device talks and is accessible.

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Kingston 2GB Secure Digital Card for $10 shipped

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:47:39 EDT

Buy.com has the Kingston 2GB SD Card for $10. With free shipping, we couldn't find a better deal on this card, since a deal back in March. Open a new Google Checkout account, and this card is free.

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Fujitronic Ultrasonic Humidifier for $34.99 shipped

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:20:50 EDT

Buy.com has the Fujitronic Ultrasonic Humidifier for $34.99. With free shipping, we weren't able to find this particular humidifier for less elsewhere. It features an anti-fungus and anti-bacteria water tank, auto-shutoff, and more. New Google Checkout users can get $10 off.

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SanDisk 8GB MicroSDHC Flash Card with SD Card Adapter for $57.75 shipped

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 11:13:37 EDT

Meritline.com again cut its price on the SanDisk 8GB MicroSDHC memory Card, now for $57.75. With free shipping, we weren't able to find this card for less elsewhere. This high-capacity microSD card is compatible with the Nokia n82 cellphone, the platform for the KNFB reader Mobile. A full-size SD adapter is included.

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Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset for $10 shipped

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:26:58 EDT

Buy.com has the Soyo FreeStyler 500 Bluetooth Headset for $10, with free shipping. This bluetooth headset features 6 hours of talk time and 180 hours of standby time. New Google Checkout users can get $10 off, yielding a net price of $0.00.

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Nokia 3.5MM Headphone Adapter for $3.99 shipped

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:19:15 EDT

MeritLine.com has their Nokia 3.5MM Headset Adapter for $6.99, with free shipping. Use coupon code HEACN3OFF to knock $3 off, yielding a final price of $3.99. This adapter converts the headset jack of many Nokia phones to a standard 3.5MM audio jack. Deal ends April 17.

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Western Digital 160GB My Passport Essential Portable hard Drive for $79.99 shipped

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 10:20:50 EDT

Buy.com offers the Western Digital 160GB My Passport Essential USB 2.0 Portable Hard Drive for $79.99. With free shipping, we weren't able to find this USB-powered drive for less elsewhere. This drive runs at 5400RPM, and features a 2MB buffer. New Google Checkout users can get $10 off, making the net price $69.99.

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Kingston 4GB MiniSDHC Memory card for $16.95 shipped

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:37:54 EDT

Buy.com has the Kingston 4GB MiniSDHC memory card for $16.95. With free shipping, we couldn't find a better deal on a miniSD card of this capacity. This card includes a full-size SD adapter. New Google Checkout users can get $10 off.

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File your taxes online for Free with Turbo Tax

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 09:17:24 EDT

Just in case you still have to finish your taxes, Turbo Tax has their annual tax preparation software, and you are able to file your Federal return for free. Free eFile gives you free federal tax preparation for 1040EZ and simple returns. Remember, the deadline for finishing your 2007 taxes is tomorrow.

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YumYum Offers Cooking for the Lazy

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:54:22 EDT

This page from YumYum.com is entitled Student Cooking Ideas, but there's no need for you to be taking classes to enjoy the simple recipes and cooking ideas from this site. Recipes in several categories including chicken, eggs, dressings, and deserts are included along with simple instructions.

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Sandisk 4GB SDHC Secure Digital Card for $21.30 shipped

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:10:28 EDT

Buy.com has the Sandisk 4GB Secure Digital SDHC card for $21.30. With free shipping, we weren't able to find this particular card for less elsewhere. New Google Checkout users can get $10 off.

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Denali 3.6V Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver Kit for $14.21

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:41:14 EDT

Amazon.com has the Denali 3.6V Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver Kit for $14.21. Shipping adds about $5, or spend over $25 to get it for free. This kit features a wall-mountable charger, storage case, and 20-piece accessory set.

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Philips DECT 6.0 Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering Machine for $26.99 shipped

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:10:32 EDT

Amazon.com has the Philips DECT 6.0 1900MHz Expandable Cordless Phone with Answering Machine for $26.99, with free shhipping. This cordless telephone system features DECT 6.0 technology, which helps eliminate interference from wireless networks. It also features a speakerphone, polyphonic ringtones, and expandability to up to four handsets.

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Maxtor 250GB External Hard Drive for $49.99

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:36:50 EDT

ZipZoomFly.com has a Maxtor 250GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $49.99. With about $9 for shipping, it's one of the cheapest drives of thie capacity we've seen recently. Deal ends April 14.

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Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave in Stock at $89.96 Shipped to Store

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:29:05 EDT

WalMart.com has the Hamilton Beach Talking Microwave, in black, now for $89.96. You can have it shipped for free to your local store or pay for shipping to your home. That's $10 over our last mention but still the lowest price we could find. It features 10 power levels, 8 presets for common foods, and English and Spanish operation. According to reports, most features are accessible and usable without sighted assistance.

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Fantom Titanium-II 500GB External Hard Drive for $92.99 Shipped after Rebate

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:29:36 EDT

Buy.com has the Fantom Titanium-II 500GB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive for $92.99 after a $20 mail-in rebate. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we've seen for an external hard drive of this capacity. Deal ends April 14.

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Win an Optelec Compact+ Portable Magnifier

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:20:22 EDT

ShopLowVision.com is giving away an Optelec Compact+ Portable Magnifier every month. Simply register using an online form to be entered into each 2008 drawing. It normally sells for $795 on their site. Thanks to The Ranger Station for the tip.

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Mobile Speak and Mobile Speak Smartphone for $249 Shipped

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:12:09 EDT

Mobile Speak and Mobile Speak Smartphone are available at our sister site, ATGuys.com, for $249. Plus, delivery is free. This is Code Factory's popular software for Symbian phones like the Nokia N82 and 6682 and Windows Mobile Smartphones like the Motorola Q. Deal ends April 30.

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Dell Brings out the Laptop Deals

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:06:31 EDT

Dell is rolling out more laptop deals in their latest round of sales. Among them is the Vostro 1400 Intel Dual Core laptop for $579. Plus, their recycling program will dispose of your old machine for free, though you may get more for selling it. Note: This page is laid out in a grid style. First, you will find the names of each laptop listed. Later, you will see several "Customize It" links. They're placed in the same order as the names and descriptions, so you can count the number of links to find the appropriate customize button. It's really simpler than we just explained it.

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Paypal Mobile Makes Buying and Paying Easy

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:55:37 EDT

While companies hurry to make their sites accessible to mobile phones and their tiny screens and slow download speeds, they're actually creating very usable and accessible versions of their pages at the same time. We mentioned the TV Guide site awhile back, and now we draw your attention to Paypal Mobile. This simple site lets you check your balance and send money from a fast-loading menu. The best part about these sites is that you don't need to really use them from your phone. They work just fine on your home computer, making them a great way to perform simple tasks with this popular site.

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