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kcowan wrote:The main advantage of a smart TV is that the manufacturer can update their software to improve the picture handling. Other functions can be handled via plug-ins.
I bought a Samsung Blue Ray cd player which will turn my regular TV into a smart TV. Its regular price was $125 . I bought one at Costco for $90 because they had a $35 rebate program.
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When we bought our 50" Samsung smart TV last year, it included their (Blue Ray) DVD player as a bonus. We hooked that up to our dumb Panasonic LED in the bedroom.
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IdOp wrote:
I picked up a flyer at Staples today and noticed they have a pretty good deal on a low-ish end conventional laptop for back to school.

HP 2000-2c07CA
$299.95
15.6"
AMD dual core 1.48 GHz
4GB / 500 GB
HDMI
no numeric keypad
etc.
Now $269.95 on Saturday Doorcrasher, Oct. 26 only.
Now $249, Staples Daily Deal Friday Dec. 6 only, in-store and online.
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https://store.cineplex.com/store/record ... rod1310037

Maybe not a great bargain but for $17.91 including tax in Bc you get the Blue Ray and a free movie pass.

To watch on Telus is $6.00 and a movie is $10-12 then $50 for popcorn and a coke.
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I bought a really nice 37 ' JVC TV from Costco for $280 .
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Bylo Selhi wrote:Dumb question: In all the stories I've read about clandestine RFID readers the demonstration is done with a single card. If you keep multiple cards, each with RFID chip, in your conventional wallet, can a clandestine RFID reader discriminate among them? If not then why do you need an RFID-blocking wallet?
I Don't know. But when the "paypass" (or similar) technology was integrated in my credit cards, I purchased 5 aluminium-based card protectors, like those, for a few dollars at the wallet/purse shop of my local mall. It works (put the card, within the sleeve, directly on the sensor, and nothing happens). You loose a second or two each time you pull the card out of the sleeve.
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I made a small tin-foil sleeve that can hold 1 or 2 credit cards. I like to use it when I don't want to carry a wallet or anything bulky. Does it work? I don't know, should try it at a pay-pass self-checkout sometime.

I'm wondering if once I set off an alarm at The Source with it though. That time, no-one had left the store and I walked in by myself with the tinfoil sleeve. Within 5 seconds an alarm went off in the store, and an employee looked at the entrance-way and saw nobody leaving, then went to the back room and shut off the alarm. It was kind of funny, and I hoped to do it again, but other times it didn't happen again.
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IdOp wrote:I made a small tin-foil sleeve that can hold 1 or 2 credit cards. I like to use it when I don't want to carry a wallet or anything bulky. Does it work? I don't know, should try it at a pay-pass self-checkout sometime.
I had a chance to try it out. Tapped the card, twice, with the tin-foil on it and the payment didn't work. Removed the card from the foil and the payment worked first time. So the tin-foil sleeve worked. :) :D
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5 Ways to Score a Deal Without Leaving a Store’s Site
1. Shop the Sale Section
This one may seem like a no-brainer, but you’d be amazed at how many people skip the sale section of a site. This is especially effective when a store is transitioning between seasons and must clear inventory before restocking for the next trend. Look for a “Sale” or “Clearance” section in the site’s navigation for the lowest advertised prices. For bonus discounts, you can often apply coupon codes to sale items to save big.
Re end-of-season sales, from personal experience, sales on winter-related merchandise like outerwear, sporting goods, etc. usually start now. Apparently merchants reckon that if it hasn't sold by end of January it's not going to sell this winter. It's better to clear it at a discount than to store it in a warehouse for another year. (And they probably have all the Christmas returns/exchanges processed by now.) Discounts and inventory can vary wildly depending on the severity of the winter. The last couple of years, when winters were mild, I managed to snag bargains like a down parka for 70% off and snowshoes for 50% off. This winter's "polar vortex" has literally blown inventory out the door and with it many bargains.
4. Ask for a Discount
Next time you are shopping online, look to see if a store has a "Live Chat" function. If there is one to be found, you'll usually find a link to activate it in the customer support section of the site. Stores advertise these chat specialists as experts there to help you make a decision, but they are really just salespeople in disguise. Use it to your advantage and make them sell you what you came to buy – for less.
If the site doesn't have a Live Chat function you can always call their 1-800 number. Use the same strategy, i.e. demonstrate your interest in the product, ask questions, express concerns about the price and your budget, etc.
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https://www.entertainment.com/coupon/vi ... urce=Email

Entertainment® Book!— get a book for only $10.40. Don’t miss the deadline — make sure to order today!
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Bought two pair of jeans on sale at a Wrangler outlet store in Florida. At the check out I was told if I bought 2 a third pair was free. The price of three worked out to $7.50 a pair.

When I got home I took them to a nearby alteration store to shorten and it cost me $10 each . Sign of the times when service costs more than the item price.China vs Canada.
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biker wrote:Bought two pair of jeans on sale at a Wrangler outlet store in Florida. At the check out I was told if I bought 2 a third pair was free. The price of three worked out to $7.50 a pair.
Same at the VF outlet store in Reading, PA. Plus no sales tax on clothes in PA. Plus I happened to drop in on a Tuesday which was Senior's Day, so another 10% off. Almost worth the cost of driving down there and back.

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The Atlantic has a piece about two websites that review products sold in the US and cite the "best" one for personal use by most people. Sweethome covers household goods like sheets, kitchen utensils and appliances. Wirecutter is tech.

For tech stuff like tablets where there's already an abundance of stand-alone reviews, they sort through the info already available. For other stuff they perform their own tests. Here's their write-up on wireless headphones, a matter of interest for several FWF members.

Apparently, each review cites -- and gives no credit for -- what the testers consider marketing-oriented frills with little/no value to ordinary users.
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I like to change pillows fairly often. In my opinion they are as important as, if not more than, your mattress choice.
Future Shop has a deal on memory foam pillows today only.

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/ ... 440585en02


$29.99 for a two pack, including free delivery.
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Thanks for The Wirecutter link Bruce. Used their advice for a blu-ray player purchase and enjoyed several more articles. Like that they provide links to other reviews and tests if the reader wants additional info.
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I'm sure a lot of people get these emails from Staples with coupons but for those who don't, here are some ones that might be useful this week to anyone thinking of buying a tablet, computer, etc...

$50 off cameras over $149
Coupon code: 5788992098840643 valid today only

$50 off monitors over $149
Coupon code: 5794192098840642 offer valid 24th only

$30 off hard drives over $99
Coupon code: 5794892098840647 offer valid 25th only

$50 off tablets over $299
Coupon code: 5795192098840641 offer valid 26th only

$75 off computers over $599
Coupon code: 5795492098840645 offer valid 27th only
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brucecohen wrote:The Atlantic has a piece about two websites that review products sold in the US and cite the "best" one for personal use by most people. Sweethome covers household goods like sheets, kitchen utensils and appliances. Wirecutter is tech.
Thank you Bruce for providing the sweethome and wirecutter URL's. I've used both in recent weeks for a new bicycle and new remote earphones. :thumbsup:
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London Drugs has a 16 GB thumb drive for $9.99 this week.
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I have a Sandisk Cruiser is the London Drugs one any faster?

Transcend 16GB V760 USB 3.0 JetFlash Drive - TS16GJF760

http://www.londondrugs.com/Transcend-16 ... lashdrives
• Fully compatible with SuperSpeed USB 3.0 & Hi-Speed USB 2.0

http://usb.userbenchmark.com/Transcend- ... tab=Review
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Thanks Brian, the Transcend seems to look pretty good for the money.
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I usually buy from these guys (local store):

http://www.canadacomputers.com/search_r ... ath=11_180

Same price or less and good brands. Some, more $$$ !
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I order my USB's from NCIX. Lucky enough to be able to pick-up from the store.

Sales on now:
http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-64g ... 2-1215.htm Kingston 64GB USB 3.0 $27
32 GB, $14 http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-32g ... 7-1215.htm
16 GB, $8 http://www.ncix.com/detail/kingston-16g ... 1-1215.htm

They carry lots of brands too. At least one is almost always on sale.
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TODAY ONLY FUTURESHOP V.I.P. SALE! Go back to school with Apple
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/ ... 3f1a11en02
Apple iPad Air - 16GB - Wi-Fi - Space Grey

$419.99
Save $100

Sale ends: August 27, 2014

Best price I've seen on a Ipad air?
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BRIAN5000 wrote:TODAY ONLY FUTURESHOP V.I.P. SALE! Go back to school with Apple
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/ ... 3f1a11en02
Apple iPad Air - 16GB - Wi-Fi - Space Grey

$419.99
Save $100

Sale ends: August 27, 2014

Best price I've seen on a Ipad air?
When U buy from FS rather than an Apple store do U still get the free services and group learning sessions?
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New iPad will be announced probably in September or October (Christmas buying season).

Therefore, $100 is a fair bargain to get off the current-soon-old-gen iPad Air.

As for Apple Store service, they give you the same stuff whether you bought direct from them or not.
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