Sunday, September 28, 2008

Creative Labs X-Dock Wireless Music System for iPod

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... Creative Labs X-Dock Wireless Music System for iPod. Creative Labs X-Dock Base Kit. Creative Labs X-Dock Receiver Kit. I just like the fact that they call it a "kit". "Kits" just seem like they're so cool and useful. Plus, the reviews aren't bad. If I were still an iPod advocate, i'd probably pick one of these up. Unfortunately, I've been on the sansa bandwagon for a while now.

Creative Labs X-Dock Wireless Music System for iPod - $39.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Simply place your iPod into the Xdock, place the included X-Fi Wireless Receiver in any room of your home and connect it to your home entertainment system or powered speakers.
  • # The included remotes control music playback on your iPod, volume and the X-Fi technologies.
  • # Stream wire-free music from your iPod or 3.5mm audio device around your home
  • # Enhance your iPod audio with a high-quality Xtreme Fidelity sound system, It restores the detail and expands your music to surround sound

Friday, September 26, 2008

Pinnacle PCTV HD Card

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... Pinnacle PCTV HD Card. People love these things. Not many people love them, but the one's who have them love them. And, in my opinion, the only reason MORE people don't love them is because they don't have them. Check the reviews. They're cool gadgets to have.

Pinnacle PCTV HD Card - $19.99 (refurbished)
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Watch standard definition and free high definition TV on your PC with no service fees
  • # Supports both digital over-the-air (ATSC) and unencrypted digital cable (ClearQAM) HDTV
  • # Stereo sound for both digital and analog TV, also can receive stereo FM radio signals
  • # Automatically record shows to your hard drive in the destination file format of choice (i.e. MPEG-2, DivX®, etc.), or even direct-to-DVD with VideoSpin video editing software
  • # Capture from your cable/satellite set-top box or camcorder with the included A/V adapter cable

Thursday, September 25, 2008

iRobot Scooba 5806 Floor Washing Robot Bundle

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... iRobot Scooba 5806 Floor Washing Robot Bundle. Yes. We love Roomba's. But not 100% sold on Scooba's. iRobot probably won't disappoint though. Get on it, if you need it. The reviews back up the purchase.

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iRobot Scooba 5806 Floor Washing Robot Bundle - $179.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Scooba thoroughly cleans floors, covering every section of the floor an average of four times.
  • # During a cleaning cycle, Scooba monitors its environment 67 times per second and adjusts its cleaning behavior for maximum coverage.
  • # Scooba uses three behaviors in every cleaning cycle, ensuring thorough cleaning of the entire area.
  • # Wall Following: Scooba uses this technique to clean the entire perimeter of the room and for navigating around furniture and other obstacles.
  • # Room Crossing: Scooba crisscrosses the room as it looks for new areas to clean, ensuring total coverage of the room.

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Breville 15-Bar Die-Cast Espresso & Cappuccino Maker

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... Breville 15-Bar Die-Cast Espresso & Cappuccino Maker. This is a great deal. The CSE prices top upwards of $300. So, even though it's "recertified", it's a good deal. The Breville 800ESXL reviews are up and down, but overall they're real good. I believe the hype. If only I were a coffee drinker.

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Breville 15-Bar Die-Cast Espresso & Cappuccino Maker - $149.99 (recertified)
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Professional grade stainless steel die-cast espresso machine with 15 bar pump that extracts a cafe quality créma from espresso grounds or coffee pods
  • # The stainless steel steam wand produces continuous dry steam for barista-style milk and froth. It is mounted on a swivel ball for easy maneuverability. The wand also dispenses hot water on demand
  • # Unique 15 bar Triple-Prime™ pump automatically releases three bursts of hot water into the filter head. The increased pressure allows the machine to extract more créma,

Saturday, September 20, 2008

HP Pavilion Dual Core Media Center PC

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... HP Pavilion M8300F Dual Core Athlon 6000+, 3GB RAM, 640GB HD, DL-DVDRW, ATSC/NTSC, Vista Home Prem. Plus the 500 GB D: drive from woot yesterday. That's a HP Pavilion Dual Core Media Center PC to be reckoned with.

HP Pavilion Dual Core Media Center PC - $599.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Athlon 64 X2 (W) 6000+ 3.0 GHz (89W) Processor
  • # Socket AM2 with 2000 MT/s (mega transfers/second)
  • # GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 chipset
  • # 3GB PC2-5300 MB/sec 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
  • # 640GB (2×320) 7200 RPM SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec)
  • # 16X DVD (±)R/RW 12X RAM (±)R DL LightScribe SATA drive
  • # NTSC/ATSC TV tuner with FM tuner

Friday, September 19, 2008

Hot Seagate Barracuda 500GB Hard Drive

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... Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA/300 7200RPM Hard Drive. I already have way to much space on my C: drive, personally. But a lot of people out their are into bootlegging Japanese horror movies. And, as a result, this 500GB hard drive from Seagate (aka the Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 500GB SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB HDD) might just be perfect for you. I've already seen the American versions of all those movies. So I'll pass on the bootleg, thanks.

Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA/300 7200RPM Hard Drive - $49.99 (recertified)
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # 500 GB 7200 RPM SATA/300 internal hard drive with 16MB buffer
  • # Perpendicular recording technology for maximum drive capacity and reliability
  • # Ultra-fast performance with superb reliability and whisper-quiet operation
  • # Enhanced G-Force Protection against handling damage
  • # 78 MB/s maximum sustained data transfer rate
  • # Clean Sweep calibration and Directed Offline scan diagnostics
  • # 8.5 ms average seek time

Thursday, September 18, 2008

Soyo Freestyler Bluetooth Stereo Headset

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... That's right ladies and beans. For just $18, you get one Soyo HS11 Bluetooth Stereo Headphone AND one Soyo TX10 Bluetooth Stereo Transmitter. And we all know what they say about a Soyo product... durable, filling, and vegans will love it. Check the Soyo reviews if you can. But the woot is cheap. Just buy it.

Soyo Freestyler Bluetooth Stereo Headset with Transmitter - $17.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Wireless stereo headphones for your TV, iPod, Sansa, Computer, or anything else that uses a 3.5mm mini jack
  • # Built-in microphone to use with bluetooth enabled cell phones
  • # Gives you 5 to 6 hours of stereo music play time after 1.5 or 2 hours of charge time
  • # Bluetooth V1.2 compliant with 10 meter range and operates on 2.4GHz frequency

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

JVC MiniDV Camcorder

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... JVC MiniDV Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom and Dual Recording. Kinda in a hurry tonight. But I'll keep it basic. This JVC GR-D770 MiniDV 34x Optical/800x Digital Zoom Camcorder gets good reviews and woot usually doesn't mess around with it's refurbs. Not a bad deal at all.

JVC MiniDV Camcorder with 34x Optical Zoom and Dual Recording - $129.99 (refurbished)
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Powerful 34x optical zoom and 800x digital zoom
  • # 2.7” Wide LCD monitor and color viewfinder
  • # Dual Recording Capability - record to miniDV tape or SD cards
  • # 1/6-inch 680k pixel CCD with 16:9 Wide Mode (High Quality)
  • # Super High-Band Processor with 3-Dimension Noise Reduction (3D NR)
  • # Programmed AE/digital effect with scene transitions (wipes and fades)
  • # DV In/Out, can be used as a web-cam via IEEE 1394
  • # 120 min maximum recording time

Monday, September 15, 2008

Random Bill Blass Writing Instruments

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... Bill Blass 3 Pen Set Grenaider (BB0189) or Aero (BB0169) and Bill Blass Pen and Pencil Set Normandie (BB0151) or Beacon (BB171). Weird woot. But if you're a business man (or business lady), these might make you look more professional.

Random Bill Blass Writing Instruments – 2 Pack - $9.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • * Twist cap mechanical pen and pencil set
  • * Constructed of sturdy stainless steel
  • * Extra slim design fits nicely in a notebook or pocket
  • * Medium grade black ink and 0.9mm pencil lead with eraser for pencil
  • * Balanced for writing comfort

Sunday, September 14, 2008

iRobot Roomba 418 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Bundle

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... iRobot Roomba 418 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Bundle. And that includes an iRobot Roomba 415, a Roomba Self-Charging Base, and some other junk. This is probably the first time in a year or more that woot has actually wooted a NEW Roomba. Obviously, roomba reviews are always amazing. I suggest you get this if you don't have one already. Even though this is an older model, it's still hot. Kinda like Clint Eastwood.

iRobot Roomba 418 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner Bundle - $149.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # The iRobot 418 is a bundle consisting of the Roomba 415 Vacuum and the Roomba 4900 Self-Charging Drive-On Home Base made specifically for Woot
  • # Cleans dirt off of your hardwood, tile, linoleum, and low-to-medium pile carpet
  • # Advanced power system provides up to 120 minutes of cleaning power
  • # Returns to charging Home Base when re-charging is necessary
  • # Active Dirt Response detects dirtier areas and automatically increases cleaning intensity
  • # Automatic stair avoidance system prevents falling down on stairs

Saturday, September 13, 2008

SanDisk Sansa Express 1GB MP3 Player

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... SanDisk Sansa Express 1GB MP3 Player. Not bad. Good for those of us who don't like bulky players on our arms while treadmilling. The reviews look good. The price looks good. The refurbie status, eh. We can get by that. Right kids?

SanDisk Sansa Express 1GB MP3 Player - $14.99 (refurbished)
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Direct connect USB MP3 player with microSD expansion slot
  • # MicroSD™ slot to expand your capacity and provide portability of music
  • # Direct USB connector, no cable needed
  • # Drag and drop file transfer, no extra programs needed
  • # Sleek and compact design
  • # Built in Mic for Voice Recording
  • # Four-line, bright OLED screen

Friday, September 12, 2008

Linksys Wireless-N MIMO Notebook Adapter

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... Linksys Wireless-N MIMO Notebook Adapter. Cheaper than egg nog ice cream in January. Good woot. Just look out cuz the Linksys WPC300N Wireless-N MIMO Notebook Adapter doesn't get 'amazing' reviews. Decent reviews, yes. But be wary.

Linksys Wireless-N MIMO Notebook Adapter - $19.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # High-speed Wireless-N (draft 802.11n) networking for your notebook computer
  • # Up to 12 times faster than Wireless-G, but can also connect to Wireless-G and -B networks
  • # MIMO technology uses multiple radios to create a robust signal that travels up to 4 times farther and reduces dead spots
  • # Performance Investment Protection: Compatibility with Wireless-B (802.11b)and Wireless-G (802.11g) standards
  • # Advanced wireless security: Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA2) with up to 256-bit encryption

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Westinghouse 46 LCD HDTV

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... Westinghouse 46” LTV-46w1 LCD 720p HDTV. 46 inches of TV seem nice. 46 inches of Westinghouse LCD HDTV sound nicer. 720p, eh. $800, yay. It ends up being a toss up. Check the reviews, if you can find any. I only found a few (which weren't so grand). But for the price, this is a good idea. If you're a college kid, put this in your room at the frat house and all the girls you trick into visiting your room will thing you're rich and/or a jerk. We love those guys. Woot away. Westinghouse 46 inch LTV-46w1 LCD 720p HDTV.

Westinghouse 46" LCD HDTV - $799.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Features a richly colorful, incredibly detailed 1366x768 resolution.
  • # Five HD inputs let you connect your DVD player, game console, media PC and cable or satellite.
  • # ATSC and QAM HDTV tuners so you can receive over-the-air and unscrambled cable HD channels, without a cable box or monthly fee.
  • # Innovative SpineDesign™ allows easy side access to connectors and keeps cables organized
  • # Thin 5.5" thin profile gives you the option of hanging it on your wall or installing it in your armoire.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

Pinnacle PCTV HD Mini Stick

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... Pinnacle PCTV HD Mini Stick. I'm not really sure how this works. But it's cute.

Monday, September 8, 2008

Black & Decker CP120B 20 Watt Power Backup Battery Pack

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... Black & Decker 20 Watt Power Backup Battery Pack - 2 Pack. I know you were wondering when that amazing CP120B 20 Watt Power Backup Battery Pack was gonna get wooted. So here it is. And this time you get TWO of them. Lucky you. You should take this luck and head over to Pachanga or Morongo or one of those places. I heard Rapid Roulette at the Indian Gaming Casinos is loads of fun.

Black & Decker 20 Watt Power Backup Battery Pack - 2 Pack - $9.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • * Powers & recharges personal electronics simultaneously
  • * Supplies portable AC & USB power to mobile electronics
  • * No tips necessary, plug in your standard charger to charge on the go
  • * Extended runtime, provides up to 4 hours of additional power
  • * Compact & lightweight, take anywhere for power to go
  • * Ideal for use with cell phones, digital camera/camcorders, PDA’s, MP3’s and more

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Rambo Of Refurbed Vacuums

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...Same exact woot as a couple months back. Still a good idea. Just like before. it's a Dyson DC18 Slim All-Floor Vacuum. That's great. Still pretty expensive for a refurb, but the reviews back it up. It's probably worth it if you have the "duckets" to spare.

Dyson DC18 Slim All-Floor Vacuum - $259.99 (refurbished)
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # Suction power – 200 airwatts (constant)
  • # Root Cyclone Technology – Uses cyclonic separation to remove dirt from the air with out using a filter.
  • # Lifetime HEPA Filtration – HEPA (High Efficiency Particulate Air) filters can remove 99.97% of airborne particles 0.3 micrometers in diameter. This can trap fine particles such as pollen or other allergens.
  • # Certified Asthma Friendly – Air expelled from a Dyson DC18 has up to 150 times less mold and bacteria than the air you breathe.
  • # Central pivot on the cleaner head ensures the head maintains perfect contact with the floor even when the machine is turning.

Apple 30GB 5th Generation iPod

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...White (MA444LL/A) or Black (MA146LL/A) Apple 30gb 5th Generation iPod. So, you're telling me I can get it for the same price via any of the CSEs and the reviews are mediocre at best? Hmm. Sounds like a great idea. Only on account of the $5 shipping would I get this Apple iPod 30GB Video.

Apple iPod 30GB Video - $129.99 (refurbished)
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • # 30GB of storage space for music, photos, movies, and typical computer files
  • # 2.5 inch (diagonal) QVGA transflective display with over 65,000-color liquid crystal display and white LED backlight
  • # 320×240 pixel resolution with support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously
  • # Upgradable firmware enables support for future audio and video formats

Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Swiss Legend Mens Stainless Steel Watch

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... Swiss Legend Mens Stainless Steel Watch SL-90013-33 or SL-90013-22. Truth of the matter is, Swiss Legend watches can run into the high hudreds, or thousands, of dollars in some cases. I can't find this exact watch anywhere for price comparison purposes. I might have found a listings for these watches in the $200 range, but I'm not positive its the right listing. Either way, looks like this deal is better than I thought. If you have a boyfriend who needs a watch (or if you ARE a boyfriend who needs a watch) you could do worse. Might as well woot a Swiss Legend Mens Stainless Steel Watch today.

Swiss Legend Mens Stainless Steel Watch - $89.99
Hot Product on Woot Features:
  • * Quartz movement with polished stainless steel with luminous hands and hour markers
  • * Brushed and polished stainless steel
  • * Push button clasp with date display at 3:00
  • * Water resistant up to 100 meters
  • * Screw down crown with mineral crystal