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••• What's the Deal? •••

??? Sometimes the "deal" lies not in the price, but in the item itself. Maybe it's unique. Maybe it's functional. Maybe it's outlandish. Maybe it's a neat idea or, maybe, just plain old simple. Whatever the reason, these are things we think are deals because... well, just "because".

• D-Link Boxee Wi-Fi Audio/Video Player (List $250), $129.99, Free Ship

Buy.com - D-Link Boxee Wi-Fi Audio/Video Player (List $250), $129.99, Free Ship.

Buy.com offers the D-Link Boxee Box DSM-380 Network Media Player. We get it you want Internet freedom on your TV, but you want it to be the stuff you actually want to watch in HD and you want to enjoy it from the comfort of your couch. We're all over it - introducing the Boxee Box by D-Link. Click, follow, watch - you are now in full command of your TV for the first time. No rules, no contracts. Supports SD and SDHC memory cards, full HD (up to 1080p) video playback. 802.11b/g/n WiFi connectivity. Instant content capabilities include Netflix, Vudu, Pandora, You Tube, Flickr, Picasa and Facebook. List price $249.99, follow the link to find refurb units for $129.99 with free shipping.

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••• Green Scene •••

In today's world of whiz-bang technology, it's often easy to lose sight of the basics. All of us can benefit from a gentle reminder now and then to practice being greener consumers when we have the choice. And, when it's a good deal to boot...so much the better!

• Encyclopedia of Country Living (Pub $30), $19.77

Amazon.com - Encyclopedia of Country Living (Pub $30), $19.77.

Amazon.com has the Encyclopedia of Country Living, 10th Edition [Paperback] by Carla Emery. No home, whether in the country, city, or somewhere in between, should be without this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia. For more than 30 years, people have relied on its practical, step-by-step advice on basic self-sufficiency skills such as how to cultivate a garden, buy land, bake bread, raise farm animals, make sausage, milk a goat, grow herbs, churn butter, build a chicken coop, cook on a wood stove, and much, much more. An exhaustive reference of more than one million words, 2,000+ recipes, and over 1,500 mail order sources. Emery’s personal advice, reflections, and anecdotes ensure that this incredibly detailed, diverse reference is as enjoyable as it is useful. Published at $29.95, follow the link to find for $19.77.

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••• Free Software du Jour •••

• FBackup

FBackup - Free data backup software for both personal and commercial use. Protects your important data by backing it up automatically to any USB/Firewire device, local or network location. The backed up data can be either compressed (using standard zip compression) or an exact copy of the original files. Perform backups on demand or schedul automatic backups. Reliable. No nags.