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Where to Pick Up Your Verizon iPhone 4 Tomorrow

The Verizon iPhone 4 launch is just a day away!

The Verizon iPhone 4 launch is just a day away! You've already traded in your current phone (either on eBay or through Verizon), ordered a case, and are pumped to get your hands on the newest iPhone model to hit the market.

So where are you getting yours? Good news is, you have more than a few options, which will help spread out the crowds that are so prevalent with iPhone launches. Check out the list of places you can pick up a Verizon iPhone when you read more.

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The White iPhone 4 Is Coming . . . Soon!

Looks like the white iPhone 4 could be landing sooner than later, as evidenced by this Houston, Texas Best Buy shelf placard displaying the regular, off-contract price of $600.

Looks like the white iPhone 4 could be landing sooner than later, as evidenced by this Houston, Texas Best Buy shelf placard displaying the regular, off-contract price of $600.

Rumors about the white iPhone have been hot and heavy lately, and while there are plenty of ways to get your white phone fix without Apple's help, there's at least one person that is totally ready to throw down for the lighter hued model — me. I can't help it; I'm a sucker for white gadgets!

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Xoom Tablet Launching Feb. 17 For $700 at Best Buy?

After getting a good look at the Motorola Xoom tablet at CES (and wiping the drool away from my face — honestly, this thing is pretty slick up close), the Android Honeycomb-equipped tablet has had a release date and price leak.

After getting a good look at the Motorola Xoom tablet at CES (and wiping the drool away from my face — honestly, this thing is pretty slick up close), the Android Honeycomb-equipped tablet has had a release date and price leak. Turns out, Best Buy will be launching the 32GB tablet on Feb. 17 for $700.

While I'd prefer to pay less for the 10.1-inch Xoom, it is coming with some pretty impressive specs, especially when compared to the rumored build of the iPad 2. Want to see some specifics? Check out how the Xoom and iPad 2 should look head-to-head after the break.

Holiday

Best Buy's Super Sunday: Sales, Longer Hours, Free Shipping

In case you missed the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Best Buy wants to make sure you still get a deal on the items you really wanted, but didn't get.

In case you missed the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Best Buy wants to make sure you still get a deal on the items you really wanted, but didn't get. Tomorrow, Dec. 26, marks the start of Best Buy's after-Christmas sale, which will bring you longer in-store hours (most locations opening at 7 a.m.), sales on everything from Blu-Ray discs to iPhone cases and desk accessories, and free shipping on items when you order online.

The sale ends on Dec. 27, so if you're still looking for a deal, get it then, or take advantage of the last Free Phone Friday on Dec. 31, and be sure to return those items you really don't want soon, since BB has eliminated restocking fees.

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Justin Bieber Partners With Dr. Dre to Launch "Justbeats" Headphones

I'm still rocking my Monster Beats Solo HD headphones like a champ (cause I love 'em), so if you want to step up your musical game, and are a Justin Bieber fan (or know one who is), I'm about to make your weekend.

I'm still rocking my Monster Beats Solo HD headphones like a champ (cause I love 'em), so if you want to step up your musical game, and are a Justin Bieber fan (or know one who is), I'm about to make your weekend.

Released earlier this week, the Beats By Dr. Dre "Justbeats" Edition headphones and earbuds have been designed for those who have caught the Bieber Fever. Coming in Justin's favorite color (purple), the Beats Solo Justbeats Edition ($179), and iBeats Justbeats Edition ($99) will allow you to listen to your Bieber jams like they were intended to be heard — in studio quality. These headphones are exclusive to Best Buy, so you can grab 'em in stores or online now. But before you run out the door, you may want to click past the break to see a video of Justin and Dre in the studio making some sweet beats of their own and hear Justin's disdain for the cheap headphones kids are wearing these days. Check it out when you read more.

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Sale Alert: iPhone 3GS, BlackBerry Torch Sale Today at Best Buy

As if Best Buy's December free smartphone sale wasn't hot enough, the retail chain is upping the ante and adding two new popular handsets to the mix.

As if Best Buy's December free smartphone sale wasn't hot enough, the retail chain is upping the ante and adding two new popular handsets to the mix.

For starters, today only, you can get a free iPhone 3GS with a two-year AT&T contract. But if you're more of a BlackBerry kind of geek, now through Dec. 24, you can get the BlackBerry Torch for free with a two-year contract as well. Which one are you getting?!

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Get a Free Phone From Best Buy This December

Best Buy's Free Phone Fridays promotion was a big hit earlier this year, and today, the retail giant announced that it would be continuing the free-phone madness through December, but with a little extra kick.

Best Buy's Free Phone Fridays promotion was a big hit earlier this year, and today, the retail giant announced that it would be continuing the free-phone madness through December, but with a little extra kick.

Starting today, and running through the end of the month, Best Buy will be offering up at least four free phones (one from each of the four major carriers — T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, and AT&T) every single day. Find out more about the promotion after the break.

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Reminder: Triple-Check Return Policies Before You Buy!

Holiday shopping is kicking into full swing this week, and with so many retailers offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, getting swept up in the shopping fun is easy.

Holiday shopping is kicking into full swing this week, and with so many retailers offering Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, getting swept up in the shopping fun is easy. But before you check out or click Purchase, be sure to make sure you understand the return policy for your item.

Many stores, including tech giant Best Buy, implement special holiday return policies. Instead of Best Buy's standard 14-day return policy, for example, items purchased after Nov. 1 are returnable through January 31. BUT, this does not include computers, monitors, projectors, camcorders, digital cameras, and radar detectors, which are subject to the same 14-day return policy as always. Find out about Target's holiday return policy after the break.

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Best Buy Jumps on Free-Shipping Bandwagon This Holiday

This holiday shopping season is shaping up quite nicely already!

This holiday shopping season is shaping up quite nicely already! Not only can you score major deals on Black Friday, but now Best Buy is also offering free shipping though Dec. 21. Following closely behind Walmart's free-shipping announcement, Best Buy will foot the bill for ground shipping costs on "hundreds of thousands of items" including all Blu-rays, DVDs, video games, and accessories.

What isn't included in this free-shipping offer? Find out after the break.

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DJ Hero 2 Mixes It Up With DJ Battles, Vocals, and Party Modes

You guys were pretty psyched about the first DJ Hero, and with DJ Hero 2, there's even more reasons to get excited.

You guys were pretty psyched about the first DJ Hero, and with DJ Hero 2, there's even more reasons to get excited.

Available today, DJ Hero 2 allows you to mix some of music's hottest tracks (Lady Gaga, anyone?), but you can also battle it out with another DJ, add vocals with a mic, and have pals hop in and out of gameplay in the party mode. The DJ Hero 2 Party Pack ($150) includes everything you need to get started — two turntables, a mic, and the game, so you can get your friends involved from minute one. Going solo for a while? There's the Turntable Bundle ($100) that includes the game and one turntable, or just the game ($60) if you already have the hardware.

To sweeten the deal, Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy are tossing in some extras with a purchase. Find out what they are after the break.