If Apple’s Time Capsule excites you, you will be happy to learn that the 1TB model is now available for $US387 down from $US500. This may signal the introduction of new models soon.
AU: Doesn’t appear to have been any local price drop yet…
The Wall Street Journal investigated the mafia-like tactics of major electronics manufacturers in maintaining higher pricing. Makers like Panasonic, Samsung, and Klipsch hire offices of internet tough guys to track down discount sellers and punish those filthy capitalists for sullying their brand perception with affordable prices.
There are few reasons to maintain a landline phone these days, which is why Verizon will offer a US$8 to US$12 discount per month to landline-free wireless customers who sign on for internet or TV service with their new Flex Double Play bundle. Wireless customers that tack on DSL service with downloads at 3 Mbps and FiOS at up to 20 Mbps are eligible for the discount. Futhermore, adding FiOS TV to the package increases the savings by another US$8 per month. The plan is set to roll out next week. [Eagle Herald]
Lockergnome has somewhat convoluted way to game the Amazon system to get an extra 5% off of anything in the store, as long as it’s actually sold by Amazon.com and not a third-party retailer. It’s too long to list here, but the gist of it is that you tell Amazon you already own something, wait a day, and they’ll recommend that item back to you at a 5% discount. Not sure how this makes sense, but Lockergnome says it works. Go check it out, cheapos. [Lockergnome]
To celebrate Insteon’s second anniversary, Smarthome is offering 20% off all their home automation and lighting controls as long as you type in “EFRIEND1″ as you ecode when you check out.
They have some pretty cool stuff, like Logitech Harmony Remotes, speakers, X10 automation, and other stuff to make sure you never have to get up from your couch again. But if you’re going to do that, at least get an exerciser or something. – Jason Chen
Product Page [Smarthome]
