Magazine subscription deals

BlueDolphin.com offers guaranteed low prices on magazine subscriptions, with the convenience of consolidated online billing and a 90-day money back guarantee. Buy them for yourself or as a gift. Best bets include:

• Newsweek - 53 issues, $20
• Wine Spectator - 16 issues - $50
• O, The Oprah Magazine - 12 issues, $18
• and more, Popular Science, $12 for 12 issues, Ranger Rick $20 for 12 issues, the Economist $127 for 51 issues...
  

last day for Windows XP at Dell

Today is your last chance to purchase a computer with Windows XP preinstalled from Dell. A few high-end models will continue to be offered with XP downgrades, but for the most part, your only choice from here on out will be Vista. Speak now, or forever hold your peace. Best bets include:

• Dell Vostro™ 1000 notebook - 1gb/80gb/CDRW-DVD - $399
• upgrade that same Vostro notebook with a better processor, 2gb RAM, 120gb hard drive, and DVD burner for just $80.
• Dell Vostro™ 200 desktop with 19" monitor - $419
• a similar suite of upgrades is available - $80 more to upgrade to 2gb RAM, 160gb hard drive, DVD burner, and 20" widescreen monitor

Apple Refurb Deals - MacBook Pro, Air

Apple has several refurbished MacBooks in stock at prices far below list. Highlights include:

• MacBook Air 1.6GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - $1649
  
  
• MacBook Pro 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo - $1549
  
  
• MacBook Air 1.8GHz Intel Core 2 Duo with 64gb SSD - $2699 - $500 off list!
  

Free stock trading with Zecco

Zecco offers 10 free trades per month if you maintain $2500 net equity, with remaining trades only $4.50 regardless of your balance. This community-driven investment site is very different from your average broker. It's a lucrative commission for me, too, so if you're even remotely interested, please sign up today. I'll buy you lunch next time I see you :)

Canon Rebel Xsi - $809 at Dell

Dell Small Business offers the Canon Rebel Xsi 12.2 megapixel digital camera, in black or silver with 18-55mm IS lens, for $809.99 with free shipping. This is the lowest price I could find, although it has been a few dollars lower in the past. Of note, this camera uses SD instead of Compact Flash media that other Canon dSLRs use, so if you have an existing non-CF camera, you won't need a new supply of flash cards for this one. This Canon is substantially more expensive than the comparable Nikon D60 at $649, but isn't hobbled by the limited selection of lenses with autofocus like the Nikon.

Dinner for 2 - $89 at Ruth's Chris

Ruth's Chris offers a 3-course meal for two at $89, for a limited time. The offer includes a soup or salad, choice of five entrées including the signature filet, chicken, or fresh fish, side item, and a shared dessert. If I remember correctly, this amounts to about a $30 savings.

click here for more information, or to make a reservation online