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Amazon.com has the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC for $1,699.99. Now, take an additional $100 off for a price of $1,599.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could find for this ultraportable computer. This 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. Rebate ends January 16.

The seller of the used Pac-Mate BNS with a memory card on Ebay that we mentioned yesterday has dropped the price to $700. This is around $300 less than refurbished models from Freedom Scientific direct. The item is advertised as in working condition. The shipping price is not listed. Auction ends December 29.

A seller has listed a used Pac-Mate BNS with a memory card on Ebay for $900. This is slightly less than refurbished models from Freedom Scientific direct. The item is advertised as in working condition. The shipping price is not listed. Auction ends December 26.

Amazon.com has the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC for $1,699.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could find for this ultraportable computer. This 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. Of note, a mail-in rebate cuts an additional $100 off the price, though you must order by December 19 to get it.

As a reader notes, QVC has the Surfboard Voice Interactive Remote Control for $34.27. With about $5 for shipping, that's the lowest price we've seen for a Surfboard voice-activated remote control by about $30. This remote allows you to use voice prompts to control most tV's, VCR's, cable boxes, and DVD players.

Amazon.com has Touch the Sun, a NASA Braille Book, for $26.60. That's $8 off retail and the lowest price we could find for this book. This book features tactile, full-color illustrations for astronomy lovers and is usable by both the blind and sighted.

TX Micro has a USB 2.0 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure for $5.88. With about $6 for shipping, it's one of the lowest-priced enclosures we could find for a laptop-sized hard drive. Note: As of this writing, there were 30 in stock, so this will probably sell out soon.

Geeks.com has a USB Voice Over IP phone for $39.95. A mail-in-rebate, coincidentally for $39.95, makes this phone free. Add about $7 for shipping. This Handset works with Skype, Vonage, MSN Messenger, and other voice applications. Essentially, it acts as another sound card so you can separate your screen reader or other audio from your phone calls. Rebate ends December 31.

The American Printing House for the Blind is offering 30% off their Art History Through Touch and Sound series. Each title includes a book with full-color images of famous artworks, accompanied by tactile representations of each artwork. Example titles include: Art of Ancient Egypt, Greek Art, and European Modernism, all for $69.00 after the discount. Sale ends March 31, 2007.

It is now possible for you to add our new Blind Search to your website. Simply cut and paste the search box code we've provided to allow your visitors to search dozens of blindness-related websites. Select the link on this post to get the code and learn more.

The Pennsylvania Association for the Blind is selling a large print calendar for $5.00 when shipped Free Matter for the Blind. Add $2 to ship via UPS. This calendar features each month on a 17 inch by 22 inch panel, with maximum space in each numbered block for notes, dates and other items.

Geeks.com has a wireless keyboard and mouse combo for $10.99. With about $8 for shipping, this is a lower price than most wireless keyboards alone. The keyboard will operate within the same room and takes three AAA batteries (included). Like most wireless keyboards, it uses the Ps/2 port on your computer, so this is best-suited for desktop machines.

While we intend to focus this site on deals on blindness-related products and products that are accessible, we're also interested in knowing what mainstream products you want us to cover. Based on feedback we've received, we'll be posting some deals on cell phones, MP3 players, and notebooks over the coming days making sure that we post the most accessible models for each. Thanks for your feedback.

If you're looking for a new braille writer, there are quite a few currently listed on Ebay. Most have current bids of $100 to $200, which is several hundred dollars less than a new unit. Use the link on this post to see the current list.

Buy.com has a Linksys 2-port phone adapter for $52. Pay via Google Checkout to drop the price to $32. Then, sign up for new Vonage phone service and use a $125 mail-in rebate to gain $93 profit. Vonage is a broadband phone company that charges $24.95/month for unlimited calling. Rebate ends December 31.

Skype has introduced a new unlimited calling plan for calls from the U.S. to locations in the U.S. and Canada. Through January 31, get unlimited calling for $14.95 a year. You read that right, per year, not per month. After January 31, the price goes up to $29.95, still a great deal. Combine this with a Skype In number and have a total phone solution for less than $45 a year. Of note, Skype 3.0 was also released today. Skype allows you to make free calls to millions of other users of its software and low-cost calls to regular phones around the world.

We're launching a new service to help you find information on blindness. Blind Search searches dozens of popular blindness-related websites for the information you want. Tired of searching on Google and getting meaningless results about window blinds or other nonsensical things? Try Blind Search and you'll get more relevant information. Blind Search is powered by Google CoOp, a new custom search engine tool. Let us know what you think.

B&R Samizdat Express has discounted its collection of public domain nonfiction books on CD to $29. With free shipping, that's $20 off the normal price for this item. The nonfiction collection comes on 3 CD's and has been expanded to include over 3,000 books with an emphasis on history. Deal ends December 24.

Amazon.com has the Nokia 6682 Symbian cell phone for one cent with new service activation from Cingular. Upgrade to two day shipping for free. This phone works with Mobile Speak and TALKS software and features MMC slot, stereo MP3 playback, and digital camera.

The website for the Matilda Ziegler magazine has been redesigned and now offers free downloads of the latest issues. Files are available in braille or text format. The Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind offers general interest articles from newspapers and magazines as well as a readers' forum, special notices, and pen pals.