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Problem:
Weekly rundown needed after CSUN 2015 coverage. Lack of motivation and energy precludes this from happening.
Solution:
Take all those "how to" links and non-time-sensative resource articles, bundle them all up and add a review from Jan Brown. Poof, column achieved!

BuyDig via eBay trimmed its price on the refurbished 6-lb. Asus Intel Haswell Core i7 1.8GHz 15.6 Inch Laptop, model no. Q550LF-BSI7T21, to $579 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $91, and the best deal we've seen for this model. Features include an Intel Haswell Core i7-4500U 1.8GHz dual-core processor, 15.6 inch 1920x1080 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, NVIDIA GT 745M 2GB graphics, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. Deal ends today.

A variety of eBay sellers have cut up to 70% off athletic shoes, with prices starting from $19.99. Plus, many items are eligible for free shipping. Choose from brands like Nike, PUMA, and adidas. Deal ends today. Click the provided link to see what's on sale!

Best Buy offers the Pre-Owned Apple iPhone 5 16GB Smartphone for AT&T or Sprint in Black/Slate, for $199.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a 16GB iPhone 5. It features an Apple A6 processor, 326-ppi (pixel per inch) Retina 4" display running at 640x1136, front- and rear-facing cameras, 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, 1080p video capture at 30 fps, 802.11n dual-band wireless networking, 1GB RAM, and dual microphones.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the 4.9-lb. Toshiba Satellite P55W-B5112 Intel Broadwell Core i7 2.4GHz 1080p 15.6 Inch Touchscreen Convertible Laptop in Satin Gold, model no. PSVP3U-003003, bundled with Webroot Secure Anywhere 3-Device 1-Year for Windows and Mac, for $749.99 with free shipping. That's $150 off list and the first 15.6" Toshiba laptop we've seen with a Broadwell CPU. It features an Intel Core i7-5500U 2.4GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 15.6 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) touchscreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, webcam, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. (It doesn't include an optical drive.) Deal ends today.

Hims has posted a free firmware update for the Blaze EZ Multiplayer, bringing it up to version 1.1. This version enables playback of National Library Service titles, includes a directory for Internet radio stations, and also features improved OCR capabilities for more typefaces. A smattering of additional bug fixes are also included. The update can be downloaded wlirelessly from the Blaze unit itself. We've included the complete changelog from Hims below.

Amazon Warehouse offers the used Jaybird Bluebuds X Sport Headphones in Black for $91.39 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for these headphones, new or used. (They're also $34 under the best deal we could find.) They feature eight hours playtime, SignalPlus for skip-free music, and in-ear white noise and listener fatigue reduction.

BuyDig via eBay trimmed its price on the refurbished 6-lb. Asus Intel Haswell Core i7 1.8GHz 15.6 Inch Laptop, model no. Q550LF-BSI7T21, to $579 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a refurb by $91, and the best deal we've seen for this model. Features include an Intel Haswell Core i7-4500U 1.8GHz dual-core processor, 15.6 inch 1920x1080 LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, DVD burner, NVIDIA GT 745M 2GB graphics, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 4-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. Deal ends March 9.

Quality Cellz via eBay offers the refurbished Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB GSM Android Phone in White or Black, model no. N910A, for $479.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for this phone. (It's also $120 below the best price we could find for a new one; most stores charge $690 or more.) It features a 5.7 inch 2560x1440 Super AMOLED display, 2.7GHz quad-core processor, 16-megapixel rear-facing camera, 3.7-megapixel front-facing camera, 3GB RAM, 32GB internal memory, Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11ac wireless, microSD card slot, and Android 4.4 (Kit Kat).

A variety of eBay sellers have cut up to 70% off athletic shoes, with prices starting from $19.99. Plus, many items are eligible for free shipping. Choose from brands like Nike, PUMA, and adidas. Deal ends March 9. Click the provided link to see what's on sale!

ANTOnline via eBay offers the HP Slate 7 Extreme 4450 16GB 7 Inch Android Tablet in Silver for $89.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's the best deal today by $20.) It features a 1280x800 7 inch touchscreen, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal memory, NVIDIA Tegra 4 1.8GHz processor, Bluetooth, and Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS.

Jamosa21 via eBay offers the Bose QuietComfort 20 Noise Cancelling Headphones for $199.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current low by $49.) They include three pairs of StayHear tips, an inline remote, and mic. Deal ends March 17.

Amazon offers Prime members the Corsair 32GB Flash Voyager Go USB 3.0 Flash Drive, model no. CMFVG-32GB-NA, for $15.99 with free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping adds $8.02.)
That's the lowest total price we could find by $1.

Walmart offers the refurbished No-Contract Apple iPhone 6 Plus 16GB Smartphone for AT&T in Silver for $598 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a no-contract iPhone 6
Plus. (It's also $151 under the best price for a new unit.)

Walmart offers the refurbished No-Contract Apple iPhone 6 16GB Smartphone for AT&T in Silver or Space Gray for $498 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen for a no-contract iPhone 6. (It's also $151 under the best price for a new unit.)

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the 4.5-lb. Toshiba Satellite Intel Broadwell Core i5 2.2GHz 14 Inch 1080p Touch Laptop in Satin Gold, model no. E45T-B4106, bundled with the Webroot Secure Anywhere 3-Device 1-Year for Windows and Mac for $599.99 with free shipping. That's $100 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features an Intel Core i5-5200U 2.2GHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 14 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) touchscreen LCD, 8GB RAM, 1TB hard drive, webcam, 802.11ac wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. Deal ends today.

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the SanDisk Connect 32GB Wireless Media Drive, model no. SDWS1-032G-A57, for $69.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $2. It displays photos, plays music, and can stream up to five high-definition movies across up to eight devices at once. Deal ends today.

BastexWireless via Amazon offers the Fenix Portable Bluetooth Speaker in six colors for $14.99. Coupon code FENIXBLU cuts it to $9.99. With free shipping, that's $5 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features a 5-hour battery life, 32-foot range, and microSD card reader.

Inateck Online via Amazon offers Prime members the Inateck Dual-Driver Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Black, model no. BP2001, for $29.99. Coupon code W5TEVQMD cuts it to $24.99. With free shipping, that's $5 off list and the lowest total price we could find. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise shipping costs $6.70.)
It features dual 5-watt drivers, up to six hours of playtime on a full charge, microphone, 3.5mm audio jack, and viewing cradle for tablets and smartphones. Note: There is no volume controller on the speaker, but you can control the volume via your connected device.