While some hardcore nerds like to tweak their computers by overclocking or installing new internal components, often the best way to improve your compter experience is as easy as plugging something into a USB port. Yep, having a nice keyboard or mouse is the kind of small expense that will make you smile every time you (or a lucky giftee) sit down to compute. Amazon's pushing some cool accessories today through their Gold Box Deals, and Dealzmodo's here to sort them out for you. Plus, if you hurry, you might still be able to get Super Saver shipping before Christmas.
SteelSeries Call of Duty Black Ops II Gaming Mouse: this is a plug-in laser mouse with a high DPI for games. It's really the legendary Sensei model, which usually retails for $80 and up, but if you can put up with some Call of Duty graphics, you can get it for $40. [Amazon]
HGST Touro Desk 4 TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive: Four (count 'em) terabytes of sweet storage space for $160. USB 3. That is all. [Amazon]
CM Storm Trigger Backlit Mechanical Keyboard: There comes a time in every geek's life that they have to decide whether to become a mechanical keyboard snob. After all, you spend hours a day at your computer. The snobbiest of the snobby like Cherry MX switches. You've got two cheap mechanical keyboard choices today: the red or blue (pill), both for $70—after a stupid mail-in rebate—and they're both backlit. [Amazon]
Logitech Wireless Touchpad with Multi-Touch: Windows 8 is the first Windows that leaves the mouse behind. Sure, you can still click around, but you can't swipe, or gesture, and then what's the fun of the Metro Modern UI? This is a cheap ($20) Logitech Touchpad that'll get your fingers wet in the multitouch pool. [Amazon]
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Top Deals
• Amazon Computer Accessories Gold Box
• You might still be able to snag some cheap Buckycubes
• There's some cheap iTunes money out there.
Accessories
• Logitech Wireless Multi-Touch Touchpad ($20) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $40
• SanDisk EXTREME 32GB Flash Drive ($30) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $50
• Razer Dethadder Gaming Mouse ($40) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $60
• 1TB Buffalo Portable HD ($70) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $100
• CM Storm Trigger Mechanical Keyboard with Red Cherry MX Switches ($70) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $100 | Stupid $20 MIR
• Logitech G19 Programmable Keyboard ($100) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $150
Miscellaneous
• 11"x14" Bamboo Cutting Board ($11.01) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $15
• Swiss+Tech Gift Box ($18) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $25
• 4.3" TomTom Touchscreen GPS ($40) | Tiger Direct via GPSaholic | Originally $150
Apple
You were expecting to find an Apple deal this close to Christmas?
Audio
• Sound Earphones High-End Audio | Sound Earphones | Use code dealzmodo for free overnight shipping on orders over $75
Gaming
• Free Xbox Live Downloadable Games ($0) | Reddit via Reddit | Originally $3
• Darksiders II ($12.49) | Get Games via Reddit | Originally $30
• Darksiders 2 + All DLC with $5 Promo Code ($13.19) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $40 | Starts tomorrow, set an alarm!
• Good Old Games End of the World Sale | GOG via Reddit
Physical Media
Not today, but you can download NOW! That's What I Call Christmas for $1.
Clothing
• Wolverine 1000 Mile Boot for Women ($255) | Epaulet New York via Reddit | Originally $400
• Cheap Smartwool Socks | Sierra Trading Post via Reddit | Use codes TKTKT
• 30% Off 1 Item at H&M | H&M via Reddit
Dumb TV → Smart TV
Not today.
Laptops
I saw a $200 Acer Chromebook but it done sold out.
Desktops
• HP Envy Desktop with Quad Core Ivy Bridge, GeForce GT630 ($750) | HP via Dealzon | Originally $1000
Tablets
• 7" Galaxy Tab 2 Refurb ($150) | Walmart via Tabletaholic | Originally $200
Screens
• LG Portable WXGA LED Projector with Digital TV Tuner ($398.11) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $750
• 55" 1080p TCL 240Hz LED HDTV ($600) | Tiger Direct via Dealzon | Originally $1000 | MIR on page
Portables
Camera
• Sigma 50mm F/1.4 Nikon Lens ($364) | Buydig.com via Cameraaholic | Originally $450 | Use coupon code PROSLRGRP75K
• New Canon T3 + Two Lenses + Extras ($419) | B&H | Originally $500 | Option to add 55-250mm for $100
• Refurb Nikon Coolpix S9100 ($90) | B&H | Originally $200
SSDs
• 160GB Intel SSD ($90) | Tiger Direct via Storageaholic | Originally $130 | The whole discount is a $30 MIR, I don't like MIRs, but you might have no problem with them
Apps
iOS
• Clear ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $2
• Fieldrunners 2 ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $3
• Mass Effect Infiltrator ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
• Real Racing 2 ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $7
• Infinity Blade ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
• Risk ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $7
• Infinity Blade II ($3) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $7
iPad Only
• Spirit ($0) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $1
• Real Racing 2 ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $7
• Monopoly ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $10
• Tetris ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
• Battlefield: Bad Company 2 ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
• Flight Control HD ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $5
• Fieldrunners 2 HD ($3) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $8
• Fieldrunners ($3) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $7
Android
• Cut The Rope: Experiments HD ($1) | Google Play via Appsaholic | Originally $4
• Cut The Rope HD ($1) | Google Play via Appsaholic | Originally $4
Mac
Nope.
Hobomodo
• Cepacol Throat Lozenges ($0) | Cepacol via Reddit | Originally $3
• Free "Powered by Ubuntu" Stickers ($0) | System76 via Reddit | Originally $Priceless | It's a self-addressed stamped envelope situation
• Free Stupid Keep Calm and QR Code Stickers | Qramel via Reddit | Originally $qrCode | If you MUST have free QR code stickers, you need to install an app
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