Section: Audio, Video, HDTV, Portable Video, Computers, Desktops, Gadgets / Other, GPS/Navigation, Peripherals, Displays/Projectors, Web, Websites, Features, Originals
As we approach the holiday season, expect deals to become more frequent and enticing. This weekend, we have deals on a portable LCD HDTV screen, Garmin GPS, a computer monitor, Garmin Forerunner watch, and a LG HDTV.
Viore Portable LCD HDTV
Our first deal for the weekend is the Viore Portable LCD HDTV on sale from Walmart.com. The 7-inch HDTV device features a built-in ATSC digital tuner, closed captioning, integrated speakers, audio/video output, rechargeable battery, USB port, and mini SD memory expansion. It aims to play TV shows on-the-go as well as any videos you may have on micro SD cards. The LCD HDTV device is on sale for $98 + $6 for shipping.
Garmin Nuvi 275T GPS
Our next deal is the Garmin Nuvi 275T GPS which comes bundled with a Dash Mat that normally costs $40, but is available for free. The deal is available from Yugster, but it will be only offered at the special price of $184 + $6 shipping today. It normally sells for $270 and don’t forget the Dash Mat, which makes the offer even better. The GPS sports a 3.5-inch touch screen, turn-by-turn directions, 2D or 3D map rendering, Bluetooth connectivity, integrated FM tuner, 6 million POIs, and City Navigator NT maps of North America preloaded.
AOC 2236Vw 21.5 inch Widescreen LCD Monitor
Staples has the AOC 2236Vw 21.5 inch LCD monitor on sale for $140, after a $40 instant discount, shipping is free to sweeten the deal. The 21.5-inch monitor comes with a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 5ms response time, 300cd/m2 brightness, and a three year warranty. No word on how long this deal will be around for, but probably not too long.
Garmin Forerunner 305 Personal Trainer GPS / Heart Rate Monitor
Our fourth deal for today is the Garmin Forerunner 305 GPS watch, on sale at BuyDig.com for $144 with free shipping. The device allows you to view all your vital stats on three different data screens while exercising. It allows you to switch between running, biking, and any other sport without actually resetting the device. An interesting feature is that it allows you to train against a digital person by specifying a set pace and rate for them. The heart rate monitor is designed to keep track of your vital stats as well.
LG 42LH55 42 inch LCD HDTV
Our last deal for this weekend is the LG 42LH55 42 inch LCD HDTV, sold from BuyDig.com as well. It is on sale for $899 with free shipping, The suggested retail price is $1,399 so you are saving quite a bit of money if you are looking for a new HDTV. The 1080p HDTV sports a 2.4ms response time, 500 cd/m2 brightness, 4 HDMI outputs, and it automatically adjusts to certain lighting conditions to provide the best view of the picture.
That’s all the deals we have for this weekend, please visit again next week for more deals on all things electronics.
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Section: Computers, Hardware, Software / Applications
Windows 7 is scheduled to launch this week and different retailers are offering a load of specials on the operating system. If you are interested in updating since Windows 7 has plenty of changes like Jump Lists, 64 bit support and simple Windows Search feature, you can check out some of these special offers.
Best Buy is offering a free shipping offer on customers that pre-order Windows 7. Order the program by 11 AM on October 21, 2009 for guaranteed delivery on the 22nd.
Cost Central has the Home upgrade for Windows 7 available for just $80.14. This is about $40 less than most other online retailers. This version allows for upgrades from Vista or higher. However, the site gives ship estimates between two to three weeks.
For a better shipping option on Windows 7 and still a low price, $99.99, you should check out the site, ZipZoomFly. The site offers shipping within 24 hours of the release date.
Allow Microsoft to update your computer for free. If you purchased a PC with Vista installed after June 26, 2009, you may be eligible for a free upgrade. The redemption details are included in your packaging and available through manufacturers like HP, Gateway, Sony and Dell.
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Section: Computers, Security
Fake anti-virus software has been the scourge of the net for awhile now, but hackers are now taking it a step further and making it even more sinister. Panda Labs says that Total Security 2009 starts out like most fake anti-viruses. It "scans" the victim's computer and tells them they've got a serious infection, then announces it can take care of it for them for a mere $30. If the victim pays, the fake software pretends to remove the non-existent malware it found. The victim feels relieved and the hacker has made money. If the victim smells a scam and doesn't pay, they are nagged endlessly by pop ups urging them to pay up and download the program.
Total Security takes it a few steps further. First, it demands $79.95 for the program and then an additional $19.95 (a total of a whopping $100) for "tech support." If the victim won't pay the program gets very nasty and blocks every file and program on the computer except IE, claiming they are "infected." IE is then hijacked and redirects them to Total Security's website, where they are told to pay up if they want their files back. Yep, Total Security has made the jump from scareware to ransomware.
To achieve its goal of blocking the victim from accessing anything on their computer, the program simply intercepts Windows calls to open programs and blocks them before they can. It's an old tool being used in a whole new way.
“This intercepting technique has been used before in other malware, for instance any rootkit malware, which is specifically designed to hide and kill processes silently in the background. However, this is the first time in history it has been spotted in conjunction with rogueware,” said Panda Security’s technical director, Luis Corrons..
Total Security 2009, like many fake anti-virus programs, isn't detected by many anti-virus programs. This low detection rate is key to the success of such programs, which have become huge money makers for cybercriminals. The fake anti-virus software industry is booming, and experts say this new ransomware twist should become more and more common. Stick to name brands like Symantec or AVG for your anti-virus needs.
Read [PCWorld]
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