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Holidays Geeked Out by Best Buy (& Mom)

Sponsor — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 03:00:00 PST

Who’s that one person you count on each holiday to feed into your love of games, gadgets, and all things electronic? Yep, it’s mom (sorry Santa). Luckily, this year she has help. Enter, Best Buy. Thanks to free shipping on everything from Best Buy, extended price match guarantee and free same-day pickup, scoring the perfect gifts has never been easier. And who doesn’t love a tech-savvy Santa?

Check out even more of the latest deals from Best Buy, here.

Holidays Tricked Out by Best Buy (& Mom)

Sponsor — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:00:00 PST

Remember when your mom used to tell you that she was Santa’s little helper? Well, sorry Santa, the jig is up. Your mom has been doing Santa’s dirty work for far too long – standing in mile-long lines, waking up at the crack of dawn on Black Friday – and it’s high time she gets credit! How does she do it? With the help of Best Buy, of course! We’re talking free shipping on everything, extended price match guarantee, and free same-day pickup! The best part? Best Buy lets mom skip the milk and cookie calories.

Check out even more deals from Best Buy, here.

Kobo Launces Ereader Touch Edition, on Sale at Best Buy

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 08:11:46 PDT

If you thought that the Kobo ereader was limited to just Borders stores (R.I.P), think again. Kobo has launched its next edition ereader at Best Buy, and it's coming with a surprising feature: a touchscreen! The Kobo Ereader Touch Edition ($130) comes with an extremely competitive price tag along with a Pearl E Ink touchscreen display, which makes glare-free reading in the sun a breeze and flipping through pages as easy as a tablet, comes with seven different fonts (with the ability to upload as many additional fonts you prefer), as well as line and margin settings so you can customize your reading experience.

And don't worry - the Kobo store is stocked with thousands of titles for you to download, and the Kobo Touch supports Epub, PDF, Mobi, TXT, HTML, RTF, along with CBZ and CBR comic book formats. Finally, you can get a new Kobo Touch in one of four different quilted back-plate colors - black, silver, lilac, or blue.

What Digital Camera Are You Lusting After This Summer?

Sponsor — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 03:00:00 PDT

With its bevvy of product offerings, Best Buy is the place to get all your summer essentials when it comes to electronics. But we’ve narrowed down the top three digital cameras to capture all your summer fun and want you to vote on which one you just can’t live without. Is it the Nikon D3100 with its learn-as-you-go guide, allowing you to easily take beautiful pictures and amazing video while lounging poolside with your friends? Maybe it’s the Olympus TG-610, the waterproof digital camera that you can take scuba diving off the coast of Costa Rica. Or is it the Casio Tryx that offers pocket-sized touchscreen technology, so you can easily slip it into the pocket of your bermuda shorts while you beat the summer heat?

Log in and tell us about which product you’re lusting after, and you'll be automatically entered to win a $1,000 gift card from Best Buy.

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White iPhone 4 Shows Up in Best Buy Inventory, Set For April 27 Release

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:31:41 PDT

We've heard it all before: the white iPhone 4 is coming. But this time, we may actually have a solid release date: April 27. According to new inventory screenshots, the white iPhone 4 will be sold at Best Buy this Wednesday for $600. There are unconfirmed details about the models - said to be coming in both 16GB and 32GB flavors - as well as carriers - AT&T is a sure bet, while the availability of a Verizon CDMA variety is still unknown.

Though, I'm guessing that everyone who wants an iPhone probably already has one (or is waiting for an upgraded iPhone 5), and at this price, I'm wondering who will throw down? Tell me - are you buying a white iPhone 4 when it's released?

Where to Buy an iPad 2 on Launch Day

Kristy Korcz — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:42:37 PST

Let the iPad 2 madness begin! Apple's second-generation tablet goes on sale next Friday, and if you think you'll have to queue up in long lines at the Apple store, think again - there are a number of locations that will be selling the iPad 2 on launch day. Get the entire list below!

Sam's Club and Walmart - According to a tip, 9 to 5 Mac has learned that the iPad 2 will be sold both at Sam's Club and Walmart locations on March 11.
Best Buy - Already advertising on its website, you can pick up an iPad 2 at Best Buy on launch day.
Apple Stores - If you want the full Apple experience on iPad 2 day, you should head to an Apple store, where there's sure to be a lot of pomp and circumstance.

No word yet on if AT&T and Verizon Wireless stores will be carrying the iPad 2 at launch, but we'll update this post as we learn more!

Geek Cred: 5 Geeky Places to Check Into on Foursquare

Kristy Korcz — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 02:00:19 PST

Where to check in; where not to check in? That is the question. You can rest assured that these five locations aren't only a-OK, but they will also solidify your geek cred (especially if you're the mayor)!

Where to Pick Up Your Verizon iPhone 4 Tomorrow

Kristy Korcz — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:56:37 PST

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.

The White iPhone 4 Is Coming . . . Soon!

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:00:00 PST

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!

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

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:00:33 PST

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.