Something Roku HD has been doing well for a while.

AppleTV Features

• 1/4 the size as previous model
• Built-in power – just needs a cord
• 1 HDMI port
• Built-in WiFi
• Slim aluminum remote
• Rental model – no storage problem
• Streaming content from computer – no syncing needed
• Stunning photo slideshows
• Silent, cool and small
• First run HD movie rentals for $4.99 from iTunes – the day come out on DVD
• ABC/FOX – $0.99 HD TV show rentals
• Stream Netflix to AppleTV
• Watch Youtube videos
• Photos from Flickr & MobileMe
• Interface integrates Rotten Tomatoes reviews
• Switch playback from iPad or iPhone to AppleTV with AirPlay!

AppleTV vs Roku

With AppleTV poaching on Roku’s territory, you might be wondering what makes better sense for you. While AppleTV is new and shiny, it was kind of a bummer in terms of game changing devices Apple has been introducing lately with iPhones and Apple iPads.

Whereas, Roku has been a solid player in this market. What started as just a Netflix streaming device has become a versatile streaming device. Roku has around 50 channels and yes some of the content is paid only. Plus, it also lets you access over 45,000 movies and shows from Amazon Video on Demand.

Unless you are a house with full of Apple products, Roku definitely still stands out in terms of functionality.

In fact, you could take advantage of the recent price drop for Roku models across the board in light of AppleTV’s appearance.

• Roku SD Player – $59.99
• Roku HD Player – $69.99
• Roku HD-XR Player – $99.99 (with Wi-Fi)

So, which one of the above appeals to you? For me, my Sony Playstation 3 has me covered when it comes to movie/music streaming or Netflix streaming.

New $99 AppleTV vs $99 Roku HD-XR - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/09/01 (RSS)

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I just came across this Western Digital WD Elements 1 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive for $69.99 with free shipping from Amazon.

I have had good luck with Western Digital drives and this is definitely a great deal for 1TB. if you are looking to go bigger, Elements 2 TB Drive goes for just $119.99 with free shipping.

Western Digital Elements 1TB Ext Hard Drive $69.99 [Deals] - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/08/24 (RSS)

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You get a $999 state of the art laptop with the latest i5 Intel chip, a free $150 Amazon Gift Card and a free Netgear Wireless TV Adapter that costs $99. All of this for $989!! With free shipping!

To see this deal in action, do the following

• Add ASUS U43JC-X1 14-Inch Bamboo Laptop (10 Hours of Battery Life) to your cart. ($999.00 value)
• Add Amazon.com $150 Gift Card to the cart
• Add NETGEAR Push2TV TV Adapter for Intel Wireless Display PTV1000 (Black) to the cart. ($99 value)

You will see the final price in the cart after you have added everything from the above links.

A little about ASUS U43JC-X1 14” Bamboo Laptop

• Rich Bamboo cover, tactile aluminium-magnesium accents.
• Intel Core-i5-450M Processor 2.4GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.66GHz
• Nvidia G310M Graphics Engine with 1 GB DDR3 Dedicated VRAM and Optimus Technology
• 4 GB of DDR3 1066MHz DRAM (2 GB x 2 slots), 4 GB Max; Intel Wireless 802.11 b/g/n + WiDi
• 500 GB Hard Drive (5400 RPM); Super Multi Optical Disk Drive; Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) Operating System
• 14-Inch HD (1366×768) LED Display; HDMI Port; USB 3.0 port; 8 cell 5600mAh battery (up to 10hrs battery life)

If you have been looking for a back-to-school laptop, this deal can make it happen and make you happy for a hunting down a solid deal!

ASUS 14” Bamboo Laptop + Free $150 Amazon GC + $99 Wireless TV Adapter for $989 - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/08/21 (RSS)

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Well, Amazon has a great selection of Blu-Ray disks for under $15.

Some of the titles found there

• Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves Extended Version
• The Hangover
• Gangs of New York
• The Crazies
• Harry Potter and the Half-blood Prince

and many more titles.

Check out these incredible Blu-Ray deals for just under $15!

Blu-ray Disk Deals Under $15 at Amazon - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/08/20 (RSS)

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TRENDnet SecurView Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP410 (White) sells for around $130 for a wired model and around $180 for a wireless model. These prices are in Amazon and it was the lowest I could find from a decent retailer after checking Google Products.

Some of the attractive features of TRENDnet SecurView are

• High quality MPEG video recording upto 30 frames per second
• SecurView software – view and record upto 16 cameras simultaneously
• Motion detection that triggers email alerts, image snapshot and video recording
• Pan 330 degree side to side and tilt 105 up and down from any Internet connection to look around the room.
• Supports TCP/IP networking, SMTP email. HTTP (no SSL support though)

There were other more expensive options available but this camera seemed to provide a good balance between features, ease of use and price.

Let us know in the comments if you have a better suggestion. We’d like to review it soon.

TRENDnet SecurView Pan/Tilt/Zoom Internet Surveillance Camera TV-IP410 (White)

TrendNet SecurView Internet Surveillance Camera - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/08/05 (RSS)

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Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF Auto Focus System (Black) is an excellent webcam with some state of the art features in it.

Amazon has it for $87.17 with free super saver shipping. This already a reduced price from $129.99 retail price.

You can still bring it down to $53.50 by doing the following

• get $25 off with mail in rebate
• get $8.67 off with coupon code GXTPOFES

Let me know in the comments if you were able to get in on this deal.

Logitech QuickCam Orbit AF Auto Focus System $53.50 AR + FS - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/07/28 (RSS)

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Amazon is extending a free year of Amazon Prime for Students to students with a valid .edu email address. That is a $79 value for free!

Amazon will ask you to provide a college and major with the student registration along with the .edu email address. Unfortunately, as many deals go this applies to students in the US only as far as I can tell.

If you have never tried Amazon Prime before, you can get a free 30-day trial even if you are not a student.

Amazon Offers Free Year of Prime Shopping For Students - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/07/13 (RSS)

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Driven by fierce competition in this market, we are seeing price drops from 2 of the ‘other’ eBook readers.

Amazon Kindle and NOOK from Barnes and Noble.

Barnes & Noble NOOK

Barnes & Noble just confirmed the NOOK Wi-Fi model at $149 and is dropping its NOOK 3G model to $199. You can order it online from Nook.com or Best Buy and will begin shipping this week itself.

Barnes & Noble just recently provided complimentary access to AT&T’s Wi-Fi hotpsots including its own book stores.

Amazon Kindle

Following this Amazon has just dropped it’s Kindle e-reader (6” display) price down to $189 with free shipping. It was previously selling for $259.

It can wirelessly download eBooks and has a nice gray and black e-ink screen that is superior for sunlight reading as opposed to the glossy screen of Apple iPad.

The larger 9.7” display Kindle DX is also available at $489.00

Kindle and Nook 3G Price Drops. Hello Nook Wi-Fi! - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/06/21 (RSS)

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Amazon has dropped the prices on a bunch of Dell laptops like

• Dell Inspiron
• Dell Inspiron Mini
• Dell Studio One
• Dell Studio XPS
• Dell Adamo
• Alienware

Check out the Dell Laptops Price Drop at Amazon.com

Amazon Drops Prices on Dell Laptops - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/05/22 (RSS)

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Logitech PlayStation 3 Driving Force GT Racing Wheel usually sells for $89.99 with free shipping. You can now get a $30 mail-in-rebate bringing the price down to $59.99 with free shipping.  If you like racing games, this is an amazing accessory to have for your Sony PlayStation 3. I am so close to pulling the trigger with this one.

Couple more Logitech deals

• Logitech 2 MP HD Webcam Pro 9000 with Built-in Microphone – $69.97 with free shipping. Price comes down to $49.99 with free shipping with $20 mail-in-rabate.
• Logitech V20 Notebook Speakers (Black) sells for $52.54 shipped. With a $20 mail-in-rebate you can get it for $32.54 with free shipping.
• Logitech Webcam C500 with 1.3MP Video and Built-in Microphone sells for $41.99. You can get it for $26.99 with free shipping after $15 mail-in-rebate.

Logitech PlayStation 3 Driving Force GT Racing Wheel $59.99 AR + More Deals - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/05/09 (RSS)

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Amazon has H&R Block At Home 2009  Tax Preparation Software (formerly TaxCut) in Deluxe and Premium versions as CD or Download for $19.99 & $18.99 respectively.

Here are the links to the software CD version and the download version

• H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Federal + State + eFile CD $19.99
• H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Federal + State + eFile [Download] $18.99
• H&R Block At Home 2009 Premium Federal + State + eFile CD $39.99
• H&R Block At Home 2009 Premium Federal + State + eFile [Download] $37.99

Looking for an alternative? Check out the Best-sellers in Tax preparation software.

Update: 4/4/2010

If you still haven’t filed your taxes yet or looking for another tax software solution, check out Tax Central 2009.

H&R Block At Home 2009 Deluxe Tax Software $20 (Updated) - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/04/04 (RSS)

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Western Digital, WD TV Mini Media Player offers an affordable easy solution to do just that without breaking your bank. It turns any USB drive you have into a media player with support for extensive list of file formats.

Amazon has this little magic device for $50 with free shipping. (list price $99.00)

If you have High Definition format videos that you want to watch on your HDTV, you may consider going for the Western Digital WD TV HD Media Player for $99 with free shipping.

Check out our gadget deals section for more deals like this one.

Deal: Western Digital TV Mini Media Player $50 FS - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/03/31 (RSS)

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Slingbox is one of the most popular devices to stream your HD content anywhere! You can stream your HD TV even to your iPhone with the Slingplayer iPhone app.

Slingbox PRO-HD Features

• Works on Windows XP/Vista, Mac and mobile OS
• No monthly fees
• Streasm High Definition video around the house or over Internet
• Multiple inputs up to 3 devices
• Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM

Check out more user rave reviews and features at Amazon – Sling Media Slingbox PRO-HD SB300-100

Sling Media Slingbox PRO-HD On Sale $229 FS - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/03/17 (RSS)

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Amazon has the Canon PIXMA MP490 Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer (3745B002) for $49.95 when you ordered from Amazon via Adorama.

Canon makes some excellent printers and the PIXMA MP490 printer is an excellent choice at this price. Some of the features that make it an excellent buy

• 4800×1200 maximum color dpi
• ChromaLife100 enhanced FINE print head technology that can last up to 300 years with select Canon photo papers.
• 1.8” LCD screen
• Auto Photo Fix II
• Beautiful & Borderless upto 8.5” x 11”
• Auto Scan Mode
• Dual Color Gamut Technology
• Insert your memory card into printer and print!

You can read more about the features and user reviews here – Canon PIXMA MP490 Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer (3745B002).

If you are picking up this printer, you might also consider this Canon Glossy Photo Paper Plus, 4 x 6 Inches, 50 Sheets per Pack (7980A012) to go with the printer.

Canon PIXMA MP490 Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer $49.95 - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/03/12 (RSS)

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I just saw that Amazon has dropped the price of Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB USB 2.0 Desktop External Hard Drive to $119.99 with free standard shipping.

The Iomega Prestige external USB hard drives are stylish and durable. Seriously, they are built like a tank in a sturdy yet stylish aluminum construction and includes a stand.

You get 3 years warranty with product registration. Plus, it comes with a license for EMC’’s Retrospect Express software. You also get a Mozy Home Online Backup with 2GB of free online data storage.

It works on Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home/XP Professional, Windows Vista, 256MB RAM or higher, Mac OS X 10.3-1.05, 128M RAM or higher.

Amazon has a 4 star rating and you can check out the user review here for the Iomega Prestige 1.5TB USB Hard Drive.

It’s a pretty good deal for a 1.5TB drive, isn’t it?

Iomega Prestige 1.5 TB USB 2.0 External Hard Drive $120 - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/02/04 (RSS)

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Amazon has the Motorola DROID A855 Phone (Verizon Wireless) for $109.99 for both new and existing Verizon customers. Enter your zip code and add the phone to your shopping cart to see this price.

Verizon sells the Motorola Droid starting at $199.99 for new customers (and $149.99 for existing customers)so you are saving $90 easily buying it from Amazon Wireless.

Awesome deal, eh?

Motorola DROID for $109.99 at Amazon (New & Existing) - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/02/01 (RSS)

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Amazon.com has this monitor on sale for $229.99 with free super saving shipping. The list price for this LCD monitor is $326.99.

Samsung SyncMaster LCD HDTV Monitor Features

• 23” widescreen Glossy black cabinet
• 16:9 aspect ratio; 1920×1080 resolution; 300 cd/m2 brightness
• Built-in ATSC/NTSC HDTV Tuners
• 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast ration
• 5 millisecond response time
• 16.7 million colors
• 160 degree horizontal/vertical viewing angle
• Built-in multimedia speakers
• 2 HDMI ports to connect your gaming console, Blu-ray player, etc.

This is a great HDTV LCD monitor at a great price. We would usually see a 1000:1 contrast ratio in a monitor at this price but this Samsung SyncMaster has a whopping 10,000:1 contrast ration. It only means one thing – crisp and sharp pictures.

You can read more about features and user reviews at Amazon.com

• Samsung SyncMaster 23” HDTV Widescreen LCD Monitor

Samsung SyncMaster 23” HDTV Widescreen LCD Monitor $230 - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/01/26 (RSS)

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This excellent webcam usually sells for $69.99 but you can get a $20 mail-in-rebate and get this webcam at $49.99.

Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 is a stylish webcam with the following key features

• Carl Zeiss kens system with ultra-smooth Autofocus
• HD video recording
• 8-megapixel pictures
• 16×9 widescreen videos – 2 megapixel videos
• RightLight2 technology adjusts brightness for images
• Premium built-in microphone with RightSound technology for cystal-clear conversations

Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 offers easy setup and exceptional HD video recording for your desktop of laptop. Plus, did you see how elegant it looks too?

You can read more about it and user reviews at Logitech Webcam Pro 9000

Logitech Webcam Pro 9000 $49.99 After Rebate - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/01/24 (RSS)

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Canon Rebel XSi is one of the top best selling DSLRs around. Usually the Canon Rebel XSi with the 18-55mm kit zoom lens and a $300 Canon 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens cost you around $820+.

Amazon has this rare promotion where you instantly get $200 off of this whole purchase. Instantly. No mail in rebates.

This could be your first entry-level DSLR purchase too. Read on!

For full details on this deal, go to this Canon Rebel XSi DSLR deals page in Camerani.com.

This is an incredible deal for an awesome entry-level DSLR kit along with a 55-250mm telephoto zoom lens for $620.00.

We bought the Canon Rebel T1i in a similar deal and couldn’t be happier with our purchase. For more information, check out this Canon EOS 500d buying guide.

Best Canon Rebel XSi DSLR with EF-S 18-55mm IS Lens & 55-250mm IS Lens Deal $620 - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/01/16 (RSS)

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Yes, after unearthing the Canon Rebel T1i deal, I have across an incredible deal on a 55” Samsung LED TV!

The list price for Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV is $3,799.00.

Amazon.com has the Samsung UN55B8000 55-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LED HDTV for $2,399.99! And there is no tax for most states!

Samsung UN55B8000 LED HDTV Features

• 240Hz technology with full 1080p resolution
• Ultra-slim 55”inch LED HDTV – 52 x 1.2 x 31.4 inches
• Consumes 40% less power than LCD TVs
• Mega dynamic contrast ratio 5,000,000:1
• SRS TruSurround HD
• Internet@TV online content service from Yahoo, Flickr, YouTube
• Inputs: 4 HDMI, 1 component, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 PC, 1 optical digital audio output

This LED TV has been getting some incredible reviews. But, make sure you check it out in person in a store before buying it online.

You can read more on features and user reviews on Samsung 55" LED HDTV here.

I warned you this is a hard to resist deal.

Amazing Samsung 55-Inch 1080P 240Hz LED HDTV Deal $2399 - Originally published at ShanKrila.com on 2010/01/14 (RSS)

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