Dealzmodo: XBox 360 Elite Console Bundle For $349 At Target

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This could be the best Xbox deal I’ve ever seen: a 120GB Elite console, one wireless controller and a copy of Pure and Lego Batman for $349. That’s cheaper than a Wii, and it’s the premium Xbox.


December 13, 2009
Geek Out

This Is Not How You Sell A Computer Desk

It’s fixed now on the Target website (updated product page here), but for a time, this was one very interesting product title.


December 9, 2009
Gaming

Target Makes Cashiering More Tolerable By Turning It Into A Game

Apparently, Target cashiers now play a “game” when checking people out at the register. The game scores you based on how fast you’re doing your job. This does not sound like a very fun game.


December 2, 2009

Target Tries To Make Gift Cards More Exciting With Remote Control

It isn’t much, but I have to give Target credit for trying yet another unique approach to gift cards. This time, they are attempting to make the card two gifts in one with remote control functionality.


December 1, 2009
Geek Out

“Hammer, Hammer” Says Frankenstein As He Smashes TVs In A Target

A 39-year old Chicago man walked into a Minnesota Target store on Saturday morning and began smashing tvs while muttering “hammer” repeatedly in a monotone voice. Witnesses also describe him as walking like Frankenstein and having blood on his face.


October 15, 2009
Cameras

Why Are Target Selling iPod Touch Cases With Camera Holes?

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Back in September when Apple refreshed its iPod lineup, there was a bit of disappointment and confusion around the Touch’s lack of a camera. Disappointment because it didn’t have a camera, and confusion because case manufacturers had shown off cases boasting a hole for a camera anyway. But what’s even more confusing is that now, six weeks later, target are actually selling cases with the camera slot for iPod Touch, as evidenced by the photo tipster Ryan sent in…


June 16, 2009
Entertainment

Shoplifter Caught Blu-Handed With 33 Discs Down Pants

Oklahoma City police caught this woman shoplifting at a local Target with 33 Blu-ray discs shoved down her pants. I just want to know, where was she hiding the player?


February 2, 2009

Seeing Viral Spread of Target Stores Across U.S. Somehow Not as Terrifying as Wal-Mart

Seeing Wal-Mart spread across the U.S. in that video last month reminded me of a virus consuming mankind, but this Target one? Not so much. It’s not a perfect store, but it’s certainly no Wal-Mart.


January 24, 2009
Gaming

Image of the Day: If Microsoft Ever Bought Target

Some Halo player imagines what it would look like if Microsoft ever purchased Target. Hah. [Halolz - Thanks Marco!]


November 18, 2008

Callpod Gets Temporary Restraining Order Against Target For Knockoff Chargepods

Remember those knockoff 6-1 Chargepod chargers we showed you last week? A judge just granted a temporary restraining order to get Target to stop selling the unlicensed, unauthorised duplications. Good news for Callpod and good news for consumers, who were getting fooled by the not-as-good knockoffs anyway. Here’s our original review in case you were interested in getting one yourself. Short verdict: they’re good. [Photo Credit Ben Johnson]