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Memory is the most valuable thing, in life and in your electronics. You never want to lose the records for your games, your homework papers, your financial figures, etc. So, what do you do? You need to back up your files on an external device to make sure, even if your computer crashes, your memory can still be retained. Think of all the valuable photos from years of vacations, papers and job applications, your resume, your address book, all of those things would be lost if your computer suddenly crashed (which they do, all the time. Believe me!) Smarter.com features some of the best external hard drives at the lowest prices. Take a look:

Verbatim 160GB External HardDrive: $61.16

Iomega UltraMax Hard Drive with 500GB Memory: $118.99

Shop thought a variety of discount external hard drives at Smarter.com.

Everybody wants their home to be filled with joy, and one of the best ways to do that is fill it with sounds. Laughter, screams of delight, calls of welcome home, a telephone ring from an old friend, all of these things are joyous noises that fill it with memories and make a house a home. But what about a little music to set the tone? Your iPod speakers aren’t going to be enough to reach through the stories. What do you do if you want the whole family to enjoy the faint melody of Christmas carols, or some quality Beatles or Beethoven for the children to learn some “real” music. Consider these home audio systems found on Smarter.com:

Tascam CD-A700 Cassette CD Combo - CDA700: $429

Sony CFDS01 CD Radio Cassette Recorder Boom Box: $40

Denon DN-C640 - Professional Rack Mount Slot-Load Network CD Player: $708.99

Recently we talked about smooth savings available for LCD televisions. But once you’ve made the commitment to a beautiful new television set, how do you display it in your home? Do you mount it on the wall? Give it a snazzy new stand? Maybe you just place it on the dusty mantelpiece where the last television was. But I have to say, if television is a viewing experience, you need to make sure the area around the television is as beautiful to view as what’s on the screen itself.

What I can tell you: Smarter.com is here to help you find the best stand for your television at the best price.

Here are some highlights from television stand savings:

Lovan L-MA1LS-AV4 - Matrix Series TV Stand 4″ With Extra Shelf from TVstands.com: $94.99 with free shipping, beating out its next competitor at $135 by a long shot!

Liberty Cherryview TV Stand: $679.00

Sleek with the look of a family heirloom, this beautiful crafted wood piece is elegant and timeless, and marked down from $829.00!

Corner TV Stand: $110.99

Comes with lots of CD and DVD storage, is compact yet sturdy.

Shop for more discounts on TV stands at Smarter.com.

Smarter.com is here to fuel all of your household needs, even those that are purely entertainment value. With football season underway, treat yourself and your loved ones to a new television. The comparison shopping style of Smarter.com will make even your biggest splurges affordable.

Here’s the top picks for LCD televisions through Smarter.com:

JVC P Series LT-47P789 47″ LCD TV - LT47P789: $1,091.51

LN-40A750 HDTV: $1,087.50

Shop for more affordable LCD televisions at Smarter.com.

From $149.99

Still a great way to display a variety of favorite images or set the mood in a given room with a special selection.  This HP 8-inch DF820 series digital picture frame is a stylish way to show your guests your favs or showcase your own photographic endeavors.

Choose to add your favorite music to complement the photos. Comes with interchangeable double matting and predesigned mats to complete the look. Easy-to-use through the intuitive user interface, and the 512MB memory can store up to 1,000 photos. Controlled via remote or touch-buttons on frame.

Get it from HP.com and get an instant rebate of 25%, taking the price down to a manageable $112.49. Use coupon code SVN0846 to save another $15 off your $75 order.

Find this and more affordable digital picture frames.

 
From: $539

Apple MacBook(MB062LL/A) Intel Core 2 Duo Mobile 1 GB 13.3″ Widescreen Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 120GB

Just in time for fall semester, this MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 GHz processor and 1 GB DDR2 SDRAM has a 13.3″ Widescreen, Active Matrix TFT Color LCD 120GB Serial ATA and is especially suited for your mobile computing needs. Mac OS X 10.4 comes pre-installed.

Don’t forget the AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless ard, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR and Gigabit Ethernet to connect you to the web world and the built-in iSight webcam. Also includes slot-loading DVD±RW DL drive, two high-speed USB 2.0 ports, one FireWire 400 port, one mini-DVI and audio ports.

Apple notebook computers are known for their inspiring blend of intelligent mobile design, cutting-edge performance and contemporary style. The case is white, which leaves plenty of room for personalization with notebook covers, bags, and even stickers showing your school pride if you should so desire.

Get this at ComputerGeeks.com and enter coupon code DEALHUNTING to save 10% on your order.

Find this and other Apple MacBooks, laptops and accessories at Smarter.com.

 From: $99.99

Because sometimes you just want to keep your information secure.

Western Digital’s Elements 1TB USB 2.0 external hard drive will do just that and make it easy for you, too, by arriving pre-formatted and ready to plug-and-play via USB. Compatible with PC or Mac, desktop or notebook, that’s a terabyte of backup capability. That’s equal to over 800 hours of DVDs or 370,000 photo images. Songs? Um… a lot.

Disk Speed: 7200
Transfer Speed: 480 Mbps

Get it at Newegg and receive free shipping and a free gift with select purchases. No code required.

Find more external hard drives at Smarter.com.

You know how happy you are when you get a new mobile phone. No scratches or chips from bouncing off pavement or dropping on floors, the numbers aren’t worn yet and the battery seems to last forever, or at least longer than expected.

Fast forward about 12-18 months, after charging and recharging, sometimes admittedly at half-life because you can’t run the risk of it going dead while you’re running about. Eventually, that battery gets tired and your usage time doesn’t seem to last quite as long as it used to.

Do you need a whole new phone? Well, maybe, but not necessarily. If you’re on a budget, replacing your cell phone’s battery might be a better option than throwing down another $100-$300, depending. Check out the replacement batteries Smarter features.

For Nextel users, the Nextel I85 (1000 mAh) replacement battery for $26.99 could help you out. It’s quality tested, OEM compatible, and works with Nextel I60, I85, I90, I95 models. Get from Accessory Geeks and use code ORDER032008 to get 5% off plus free shipping on any order.

For Motorola 120c, 120e, 120t, 120x cellular phone users, the Motorola SNN5571 replacement battery (from $25.90) could be the one. Use code EB8 to save 10% off, plus score free shipping on your purchase when using coupon code EB8 during checkout at eBatts.com.

Got an LG, Samsung, Sanyo, Nokia, or Sony Ericsson?  We’ve got those, too.

Get these replacement cell phone batteries and more cell phone accessory deals at Smarter.com.

From: $139.99

Acer presents a decent value for the dollar.  Upgrade to this 22-inch widescreen LCD for an affordable price. Acer’s V223WBMD widescreen monitor has a 1680 x 1050 maximum resolution, 5ms response time, 2500:1 contrast ratio and built-in speakers. It also includes standard analog VGA and DVI (with HDCP) connector ports, cables included.

It’s EPA Energy Star compliant and has a versatile mount design so it can be placed on your desk or mounted on your wall for easier viewing. The 1680 x 1050 / 60 Hz - 300 cd/m2 high level resolution displays your games and movies, while the widescreen lends plenty of workspace for toggling between documents and other open windows onscreen.

Easy to set up and use, this monitor is plug and play with simple instructions. Well-suited for the casual user, office worker, or bargain hunter.

Get free shipping with a $100 purchase, plus no sales tax on your order at CameraWorld.com.  No code required.

Shop for more  discount LCD monitors at Smarter.com.

From: $39.95

How James Bond is this? 

I dig the possibilities this pocket-sized and totally disguised camera presents.  A must-have for investigative journalists and undercover reporters, or people who need to document life as it happens, but without a huge camera alerting everyone to be on their best behavior, this stealthy mini camcorder combines the latest technology with the utmost convenience.  Take real-time video anytime, anywhere.

Charge time is 30 minutes, and with the press of a button the blue light signals your pen is recording.  And bonus, it really works as a pen.  Not compatible with Mac OS for some reason but that’s what we have PCs for.

Features

• Smallest fully functioning digital video recorder (DVR) in the world
• Easy to use “One Touch” record button
• Real time record any video and audio evidence instantaneously
• 4-in-1 ultra compact design for special usage
• Ballpoint pen
• Works as a 4GB USB drive
• USB Plug & Play Compatible
• Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery

Specifications:

• Video Format: AVI 352(W) x 288(H) Pixels
• Video Colors: Full Color
• Video Frame Rate: 12 FPS
• Data Rate: 34kbps
• Microphone: Built-in
• Audio/Voice Format: PCM 128kbps
• Flash Memory: 4GB (Approx. 28 hours Recording time)
• Video File Size: >2200KB per min
• Power Supply: USB Port
• PC Compatibility: Plug & Play
• Connection Interface: USB 2.0 (USB 1.1 Compatible)
• Data Transfer Speed: 700kB/s (Read) 600kB/S(write)
• System Requirement: WINDOWS 2000/XP/VISTA
• Battery Type: Built-in Rechargeable Lithium Battery
• Battery Up Time: Approx. 1.5 Hours
• Dimensions (mm): 150(H)x15(W)x15(D)
• Weight: 50g
• Available Colors: Black

Contents:

• 1 x 4GB Pen Camcorder
• 1 x AC adapter
• 1 x USB Cable
• 1 x Mini CD Drivers (Window 98 only)
• User Guide

Get one for a friend and you can score free flashing beer mugs from Shop4Tech. Use coupon code B2S17 during checkout to get 17% off everything and Free Flashing Beer Mugs with purchase over $60 from Shop4Tech.

Shop for DVR camcorders at Smarter.com.