Cheap Geek: Blu-ray Disc Sale, HD Radio, Samsung Digital Camera

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It’s a beautiful day for some thrifty shopping. Check out Gearlog’s deals for Thursday, March 12:

1. Blu-ray and HD are all the rage: Save now on over 300 movie titles at Amazon.com. The Blu-ray discs start as low as $9.99 with such titles as “Total Recall,” and there are about 100 more priced under $15. Find “Reservoir Dogs,” “The Shining,” or “The Untouchables,” as well as new titles like “Wall-E,” or “Tropic Thunder.” The sale ends on March 22, so check it out now.

2. TEAC just released its first HD radio/iPod dock. The HD-1 tabletop radio has iTunes Tagging capabilities, which allows you to tag a song you hear on a FM HD radio station, and then upload the information to your iPod. It has a list price of $129, but is selling for $99 at Costco for a limited time.

3. Sellout.woot is offering the Samsung L100 8.2MP Digital Camera (refurbished) for just $69.99 today. It has a list price of $179.95, and granted the $70 price is for a refurbished model, but you’re still saving quite a bit of money. The camera has 3x optical zoom, digital image stabilization, and face detection technology.

Cheap Geek: Archos Media Player, wiRevo Bluetooth Adapter, Toshiba Laptop and HP Printer

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Before most of us make a purchase, the question “Do I really need this?” comes into play. The answer could be yes, but you can mull that over while checking out these bargains. Here are Gearlog’s deals for Wednesday, March 11:

1. Amazon.com has a hell of a deal on the 30GB Archos 605 Wi-Fi Portable Media Player. Normally $299.99, today, the Archos is just $159.99. You can record TV shows, stream and watch videos from your PC, and download movies and music directly. The deal ends today, so move fast.

2. Today’s deal at sellout.woot is the wiRevo A100 Stereo Bluetooth Adapter for iPod and iPhone. Originally with a list price of $99.99, the cheapest I’ve seen it is $19.99, but today’s deal brings it down to $9.99. The adapter allows you to stream audio from an iPod to a Bluetooth stereo headset so you can listen to music wirelessly from your iPod or iPhone.

3. Looking for an inexpensive laptop? The Toshiba Satellite AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.0GHz 15.4-inch notebook is on sale at OnSale.com for only $449.99 after a mail-in rebate of $50 for the notebook. But that’s not all, you can also get a HP Deskjet Color Inkjet Printer in the $450 bundle. The printer comes with a $70 mail-in rebate as well, saving you $120 off the total price. Both rebates expire March 28. [Via Bargainist.com]

Cheap Geek: Bluetooth Headsets, Sandisk Sansa Fuze, iPod Nano and Speaker

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It may be just another Tuesday, but at least there’s some fresh deals to brighten your day. Check out Gearlog’s deals for Tuesday, March 10:

1. Buy.com is letting you save up to 50 percent off of select Bluetooth headsets. Find brands like Motorola, Jabra, and Tritton. You can get the Aliph Jawbone 2 Bluetooth Headset with Noise Assassin for $74.99, saving you $64.96. Plus, how cool is the term “noise assassin?” Check out this and other bluetooth deals until March 31.

2. Get the Sandisk 2GB Sansa Fuze MP3 Black Bundle with a Sandisk microSD 1GB card for 56 percent off of the original price. Originally $89.99, you can get the player for just $39.99 from Amazon.com. It has 24 hours of battery life, and can store up to 4500 songs. It also has digital FM radio with 40 preset stations, and it has a voice recorder with built-in microphone. That’s a lot for such a small price.

3. If you’re in the market for an iPod nano, now is a good time to buy one. This week only, Best Buy is offering a free speaker system when you buy the latest nano. The ArtDio speaker system has 4 watts of power, giving it a sharp sound. You can also get free shipping on the speakers. Check it out, but remember, the deal ends at the end of the week.

Cheap Geek: Canon HD Camcorder, Dell Monitors, $5 DVDs

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As the Mamas and the Papas sang: “Monday, Monday, can’t trust that day.” It may be the start of yet another work week, but at least we have some bargains to distract you. Check out Gearlog’s deals for Monday, March 9:

1. Get a refurbished Canon Vixia HR10 High Definition DVD Camcorder for $299.99 from Sellout.woot. The camera has a suggested retail price of $1,199. It records in full 1080p HD, and it also has 24p Cinema Mode, which changes the camcorder’s frame rate to 24p so you can get the same frame rate as used in movie film. The offer is only available today, so hurry.

2. Dell is taking 20 percent off of Dell-branded monitors. Apply coupon code CSCDRMG1BG3W9R at check out to receive the discount. The deal ends on March 12. [Via Bargainist.com]

3. Best Buy is having a $5 DVD sale. Get great names like “Starship Troopers,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Steel Magnolias.” Most of these DVDs have are regularly priced at $14.99. The deal ends on March 21.

Cheap Geek: Canon MiniDV Camcorder, Logitech Speakers, Garmin Nüvi GPS

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As the saying goes, it’s five o’clock somewhere. OK, so maybe it’s a little early to start happy hour, but it’s Friday, so kick back with some superb bargains. Check out Gearlog’s deals for Friday, March 6:

1. If you’ve been thinking of buying a camcorder, now’s your chance. The Canon ZR950 MiniDV Camcorder with 48X Optical Zoom and 2.7″ LCD is only $149.99. The camcorder has a list price of $279.99, which saves you almost half of the original price. Hurry, the sale is first come, or ends at midnight tonight.

2. If you’re tired of using the tinny computer speakers that you’re straining to hear, try the Logitech Z Cinema Advanced USB Surround Sound System for just $79.99 from Tigerdirect.com. The system normally runs at $299.99. The set includes one large subwoofer, two satellite speakers, and a remote control.

3. The Garmin nüvi 760 4.3-Inch Widescreen Bluetooth Portable GPS Automobile Navigator is 62 percent off from Amazon.com. Originally $599.99, the GPS system is on sale for only $226.49.

Cheap Geek: Samsung Bluetooth Headset, Canon PowerShot, Complete Seinfeld Series

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The week is flying by, but don’t forget to stop and smell the roses once in a while. And, while you’re taking a break from your busy life, check out Gearlog’s deals for Thursday, March 5:

1. Get the Samsung WEP210 Bluetooth Headset from Woot.com today for just $9.99. Normally $49.99, the headset has 5.5 hours of talk time and 70 hours of standby time. Only weighing nine grams, the headset is super light. The deal ends today or while supplies last, whichever comes first.

2. The Canon PowerShot SD770 IS Digital Camera is on sale at Buy.com today for $154.99, down from $229.99. The camera has a 10-megapixel resolution and a 3x optical zoom lens.

3. Save 60 percent off the complete Seinfeld series today at Amazon.com. Down from $250.95, the collection is only $99.99 as part of Amazon’s Deal of the Day.

Cheap Geek: Timbuk2, MAGIX Freeware, Home Theater System

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The work day is almost over, and you’re probably not doing much work anyways, so check out Gearlog’s deals for Wednesday, March 4:

1. The economy may be down in the dumps, but traveling can be cheap right now. If you’re looking for a good laptop bag to take on your trip, check out the Timbuk2 Checkpoint. And right now, get 25 percent off of when you buy a Checkpoint together with a Commute or a Commute Slim bag.

2. If you’re cheap, you’re in the right place. But how about we offer you something free? MAGIX, the creator of the music discovery software, Mufin, is releasing four new freeware in March. The programs include Slideshow Maker for photo editing and music presentation, FunPix Maker for photo editing, Xtreme Print Studio for making covers to homemade CDs, and Music Maker for MySpace for creating and uploading music to MySpace.

3. Get the Boston Acoustic Horizon MCS100 5.1 Theater System from Amazon.com today and save 67 percent off of the original price. Down from $599, you can get the theater system for just $199.

Cheap Geek: Canon PowerShot, HBO Series DVDs, Logitech iPod Speakers

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Some people, like Madonna, say we’re living in a certain kind of world–a material world. Whether or not you’re a Madonna fan, check out Gearlog’s deals for Tuesday, March 3:

1. Amazon is selling the Canon PowerShot SD770IS 10-megapixel Digital Camera for only $144.95 today only. Regularly @229.99, the camera has many features, including 3x optical image-stabilized zoom, 2.5-inch PureColor LCD II screen,and face and motion detection technology to automatically reduce blur. Again, the sale only last for today as part of Amazon’s Deal-of-the-Day.

2. Save up to 20 percent off of select HBO series at Best Buy this week. Choose from titles like “Flight of the Conchords,” “Big Love,” and “John Adams.” Hurry, the sale ends on March 7.

3. The Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere 2 Portable Speakers for iPhone 3G and iPod is 30 percent off at Buy.com. Down from $129.99, the speakers are just $89.99 with free shipping. It has a 10-hour battery life, so you can take it anywhere, especially with the included traveling case. The speakers also charge your iPhone or iPod as it plays your tunes.

Cheap Geek: Samsung Laptop, iLive iPod Karaoke, Sony Bravia LCD TV

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Happy March! Celebrate a new month with some great deals. Check out Gearlog’s finds for Monday, March 2:

1. Today only, save 45 percent off of the Samsung X360-34G 13.3-inch laptop from Amazon.com. Normally $1,049.99, you can knock the price down to $849.01, and then to $749.99 with a $300 rebate. The laptop has a 1.2 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo SU9300 Centrino 2 Processor, 3 GB RAM, 120 GB Hard Drive, and Vista Business. Again, the offer ends today, so move quickly.

2. Finally, a way to sing to all your favorite karaoke songs, right from your iPod. This week only, get the iLive CD+G Karaoke System with Apple iPod Dock for just $59.99, down from $99.99.

3. Looking for a new TV? The Sony 40-inch Bravia LCD television is on sale this week from J&R.com. Originally $1,899, the TV is now $1,030. It has 16:9 HD 1080 resolution, and it also ships for free.

MakeUseOf.com Holds Your Hand So You Can Build Your PC Yourself

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If you’ve ever considered building your own PC I have good news for you–it’s a lot easier than you think! You’ll feel that way too once you check out the free “How To Easily Build Your Own Cheap Computer” from MakeUseOf.com.

It really can be done easily. Think Legos or some other toy where it’s reasonably difficult to plug the wrong piece in the wrong place. The same goes for computers. Even better, after you finish every time you fire it up you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing you put it together.