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BuyDig via eBay offers the Western Digital 2TB My Book Essential USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBFJK0020HBK-NESN, for $79.99 with free shipping. That's the best price we could find by $19 and the lowest total price we've seen for a new unit. It features password protection with hardware encryption.

Chubbiestech via eBay offers the open-box Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB Android Phone in Black, model no. SM-G900A, for $329.99 with free shipping. (White is also available for $5 more.) That's the lowest total price we've seen for this model. (It's also the best price we could find for a new, unlocked unit today by $60.) This GSM phone features a 5.1 inch 1920x1080 AMOLED touchscreen display, 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 802.11n wireless, 16-megapixel rear-facing camera, 2-megapixel front facing camera, microSD card slot, Bluetooth 4.0, and Android 4.4 (Kit Kat).

PayPal Digital Gifts via eBay offers the $50 JCPenney eGift Card for $40. That's tied with our mention from two weeks ago as the lowest price we've seen for a $50 JCPenney gift card. (It's a current price low by $6.) The card will be delivered via email. Deal ends May 16.

Kedsum via Amazon offers the Kedsum 3-Port USB Car Charger, model no. KED080, for $14.99. Coupon code S9QAIT52 cuts it to $7.49. Plus, Prime members qualify for free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping costs $6.10.) That's $27 off list and the lowest price we could find. It features seven amps of power, a red LED voltmeter display, 5-foot extension cord, and compatibility with most USB-charged devices.

Patozon via Amazon offers the Mpow Mbox Portable Bluetooth 4.0 Wireless Stereo Speaker in Black, model no. MBS3B-PTX-1, or
White, model no. MBS3-PTX-1, for $49.99. Coupon code 8YOQF9RT cuts it to $37.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $22. It features a passive radiator and aluminum alloy housing.

Quality Cellz via eBay offers the refurbished Unlocked Asus PadFone X mini Prepaid Smartphone with Tablet Transformer for $99.99 with free shipping. That's $40 under the lowest total price we could find for a new one. It features a 4.5 inch 1280x800 touchscreen that converts to a 7 inch tablet, Intel Atom Z2560 1.6GHz dual-core processor, 8GB RAM, 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, and Android 4.4 OS (KitKat).

As one of their daily deals, eBay offers the Samsung Portable Mini Bluetooth Speaker with SuperBASS for $11.99 with free shipping. That's a savings of 40%. It features a sleek design and a small, lightweight size and powerful driver units to ensure truly rich, full sound from devices and the built-in memory card slot. Its Bluetooth connectivity avoids the hassles of running wires. Also, you can use it to answer phone calls without picking up the phone. Deal ends today.

For qualifying students, faculty, or staff, Microsoft Store offers the 2.1-lb. Asus EeeBook Signature Edition Intel Atom 1.33GHz 11.6 Inch Laptop, model no. X205TA-US01-BL, bundled with a Microsoft Office 365 Personal 1-Year Subscription for Windows for $161.10, via the directions below. With free shipping, that's $18 off, and the lowest total price we could find. Features include an Intel Atom Z3735F 1.33GHz Bay Trail quad-core processor, 11.6 inch 1366x768 LED-backlit display, 2GB RAM, 32GB eMMC storage, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, micro HDMI, 2-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 with Bing 32-bit. To get this price:

1. Click the provided link and select your school from the list, then click "Start Shopping"
2. Allow the page to refresh.
3. Click this link and add the Asus EeeBook Signature Edition Laptop to your cart for $161.10.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the 4.9-lb. Toshiba Satellite C55D-B5102 AMD A8 2GHz 15.6 Inch Laptop, bundled with an AMD A8 Game Bundle, Kaspersky Internet Security 2014 Multidevice 3-User 6-Month Subscription for Windows/Mac, Targus Trax Laptop Sleeve, Insignia 2-oz. Screen Cleaner, and SanDisk Cruzer Blade 8GB USB Flash Drive for $249.99 with free shipping. That's $100 less than the lowest total price we could find for the laptop alone. Features include an AMD A8-6410 2GHz quad-core processor, 15.6 inch 1366x768 LED-backlit LCD, 4GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, 802.11n wireless, webcam, media card reader, HDMI, USB 3.0, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8.1. Deal ends today.

Microsoft Store offers the Maingear Spark A8-M275X AMD 2.1GHz Microsoft Signature Edition Desktop PC for $799 with free shipping. That's $300 off list and the best price we could find. Features include an AMD A8-5557M 2.1GHz quad-core processor, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, AMD Radeon R9 M275X 2GB video card, 802.11ac wireless, Ethernet, Bluetooth, USB 3.0, HDMI, and Windows 8 64-bit. Microsoft Signature Edition devices feature a clean operating system without any third-party trialware.

Microsoft Store Cuts $100 off select PC orders of $599 or more via coupon code PCGRAD15. Plus, all items qualify for free shipping. Eligible brands include Asus, Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Toshiba. Coupon ends July 4.

Version 1.5.3 of Sendero's Seeing Eye GPS for the iPhone is a notable update, despite its version number. This release includes Google Places as a source for Points of Interest. Google POIs are often some of the most up-to-date, thanks to its large community of active users, and will be ideal especially for locating businesses which have recently opened. The free update is available now in the iTunes App Store. The short changelog is below:

The Royal National Institute of Blind People is seeking feedback regarding the accessibility or lack thereof for the recent uK election in May. According to the survey page, "7 out of 10 blind and partially sighted people were prevented from voting during last May's European and local elections, because voting was not accessible."
If you voted in this year's election and are blind or partially sighted, you can offer your feedback using the survey linked from this post. The survey should take approximately 10-15 minutes.

The National Federation of the Blind has announced its 2015 scholarship class. This year's class of 30 will be recognized at the national convention in Orlando on July 10. Each winner is guaranteed at least $3,000 and may win as much as $12,000, in addition to a variety of other prizes which typically include more cash, a plaque, and assistive technology. Congratulations to this year's finalists, which are listed below.

Buy.com via eBay offers the Unlocked Apple iPad mini 2 w/ Retina Display 64GB WiFi + 4G Tablet in Space Gray, model no. MF575LL/A, for $329.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $59. Deal ends today.

Microsoft Store offers the 2.7-lb. Asus Zenbook Signature Edition Intel Broadwell Core M 800MHz 13.3 Inch Laptop in Obsidian Stone, model no. UX305FA-USM1, for $629.10. (Select the "PC only" option.) Coupon code PCGRAD15 drops it to $599. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we've seen for an Asus Zenbook with this configuration. (It's a current low by $100.) Features include an Intel Core M-5Y10 800MHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 13.3 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 3-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. Deal ends June 30. Note that Microsoft Signature Edition devices feature a clean operating system without any third-party trialware.

eBay cuts up to 89% off a selection of new and refurbished laptops, tablets, cameras, smartphones, and more, with prices starting from $12.99. (The banner states up to 50% off, but we found larger discounts.) Plus, all items qualify for free shipping. Deal ends today.

Quick Ship Electronics via eBay offers the open-box Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi Tablet in Space Gray, model no. MD785LL/A, for $269.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen in this condition. It's $79 under the best deal we could find for a new unit. this item shows no signs of use.) Deal ends May 18.

Newegg via eBay offers the Western Digital Elements 1.5TB Ultra Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive, model no. WDBU6Y0015BBK-NESN, for $69.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen.
(It's a current low by $34.) It features USB 3.0 data transfer rates of up to 5 Gb/s and is backwards compatible with USB 2.0. Deal ends May 10.

1-800-Flowers cuts up to 40% off a selection of Mother's Day flowers and gifts, with prices starting from $19.99. Alternatively, take 20% off select orders of $49.99 or more via coupon code MTHR49. (The coupon will not stack with already-discounted items.) Shipping starts at $14.99. Item availability may vary by ZIP code. Some exclusions apply. Deal Ends May 10.