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Roku's LT Streaming Player is currently being offered at just $39 shipped, today only, originally priced at $49.99. The LT includes hundreds of full-length Hollywood movies and TV series from Crackle - all free and on-demand. Product page. Continue reading for an unboxing and review.

Notable features:
  • 600+ channels with movies, TV shows, music, sports & more.

  • High-definition streaming up to 720p HD.

  • Works with virtually any TV.

  • Free app for iOS and Android.

  • Built-in wireless (Wi-Fi b/g/n).
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RAVPower's RP-PB809 Portable Battery Pack is currently being offered at just $29.99 shipped, originally priced at $69.99. At the size of a package of cigarettes, it is designed to be carried inside your bag or backpack so it can travel with you and provide reliable backup power on the go. Product page. Continue reading to see how a lower capacity version of this battery worked out for another user.

Notable features:
  • 7800 mAh large capacity, enough for 3-4 charges for most smartphones.

  • Made for both tablets and phones: iPad / iPhone / Samsung / HTC and many more.

  • Easy to carry & Compact design ensure you the perfect On-the-Go experience.

  • 4 LED power level indicator / Dual output: Can charge up to 2 devices at once (1 x 5V/1A + 1 x 5V/2A output).
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Invicta's 14334 Specialty Gold Watch is currently being offered at only $49.99 shipped, originally priced at $495. Designed to always tell time with elegance, this Invicta timepiece is a fashionable addition to any gentleman's wardrobe. Product page. Continue reading for more pictures.

Best features:
  • Japanese quartz movement.

  • Flame-fusion crystal; 18k gold ion-plated stainless steel case; black polyurethane strap with logo.

  • Gold tone second hand.

  • Gold dial with black and white hands and hour markers and red and white hour markers; luminous; 18k gold ion-plated stainless steel bezel with black top ring.

  • Water-resistant to 50 M (165 feet).
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Stuhrling's Classic Winchester Cross Watch is currently being offered at just $94 shipped, originally priced at $575. It features a beautifully polished solid stainless steel case and a fully skeletonized dial held into place by Roman numerals configured into the shape of a cross. Product page. Continue reading to see how Stuhrling watches come packaged (different model) and a bonus video on how luxury watches are made.

Top features:
  • Stainless steel round shaped case with crown at twelve o' clock position.

  • Protective Krysterna crystal on front and back.

  • Center skeleton cut out and stainless steel floating dial with Roman numerals 12,3,6,and 9.

  • Black alligator embossed genuine leather strap with stainless steel tang buckle.

  • Water-resistant to 50M (165 feet).
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SanDisk's Cruzer Orbit 16GB Keychain Flash Drive is currently being offered at just $13.49, originally priced at $29.99. The Cruzer Orbit USB Flash Drive's circular design features a protective cover that rotates 360 degrees to shield or expose the drive's connector. Product page. Continue reading for a video size comparison.

Notable features:
  • Revolving design protects the drive's USB connector.

  • Attaches to a key ring, three-ring binder, or lanyard.

  • Protect your private files with SanDisk Secure Access software.
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Logitech's Wireless Anywhere Mouse MX is currently being offered at just $30.98 shipped, originally priced at $59.99. This compact wireless mouse gives you the freedom to work anywhere without a mouse pad - even on glass tables where no mouse has worked before. Product page. Continue reading for an in-depth video review.

Notable features:
  • Tiny Logitech Unifying receiver stays in your notebook - plug it in, forget it, even add compatible wireless devices without multiple USB receivers.

  • Compact, sculpted shape for greater mobility and comfort.

  • Hyper-fast scrolling lets you fly through long documents and web pages.

  • Forward and back thumb buttons flip through web pages and photos faster than ever.
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GOgroove's Pal Bot is currently being offered at just $19.99, originally priced at $69.99. The Pal Bot weighs less than 1 lb and fits in your palm so you can take him anywhere! With his compact size, you can store him in bags, luggage, and more. Product page. Continue reading for a video demo.

Notable features:
  • Based off Google's Android character, aka the Bugdroid, the GOgroove Pal Bot Sound System features a universal design that is compatible with ANY & ALL devices equipped with a 3.5mm audio port. Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Commons 3.0 Attribution License.

  • Boasting an impressive range of sound, the Pal Bot has two Dual Drive stereo speakers that are paired with a Passive Subwoofer on the bottom of the speaker for an extra powerful audio experience.

  • Equipped with a long-lasting, rechargeable Lithium polymer battery, the speaker can handle up to 6 hours of use per charge with continuous audio playback at maximum output. At lower volumes, the speaker can last as long as 24 hours or more.
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Energy's 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System is currently being offered at just $299.99 shipped, originally priced at $599. Made up of four Take satellite speakers, a Take center channel speaker and one 200-watt Take powered subwoofer, each high-gloss black speaker component in this system is masterfully integrated with each other creating a killer sound that is much bigger than it looks and that seamlessly meshes with any flat panel HDTV system. Product page. Continue reading for a video review.

Notable features:
  • 4 gloss black 2-way Energy satellite speakers.

  • 1 gloss black Energy center channel.

  • 200 watt Energy subwoofer with front firing port and 8" driver and patented Ribbed Elliptical Surround(TM).

  • Perfect for a large or small space surround sound solution.

  • Wall mountable.
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Panasonic's VIERA TC-L47E50 47" Full HD IPS LED-LCD TV is currently being offered at just $599 shipped, originally priced at $1099.99. Popular apps on VIERA Connect include Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, Facebook, Twitter, Wall Street Journal, and HuluPlus, all optimized for the best user experience. Product page. Continue reading to see the new Panel Speed and Motion Resolution features of this television.

Notable features:
  • IPS Full LED Panel with 360 Backlight Scanning.

  • Vera CONNECT (Wi-Fi Ready).

  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz.

  • Thin LED Design: TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 43.6-Inch x 26.3-Inch x 1.6-Inch, TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 43.6-Inch x 28.1-Inch x 10.6-Inch.

  • 2 x Right/Left Channel Speaker - Built-In - 10 Watt.
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WL's S215 R/C Helicopter with Camera is currently being offered at just $45.55 shipped, originally priced at $89.99. Shoot video right from the cockpit. The S215 is ready to run, there is no assembly required. All you need to do is charge the battery and download the app from the App Store and you are good to go. Product page. Continue reading for a video review and demonstration.

Notable features:
  • Made of high composite material, light-weight and durable. Overload protection for Battery.

  • Camera help you catch the whole view sight.

  • 3 channel Gyroscopes System. Function: Up, Down, Forward, Backward, Left, Right, Suspension, Accelerate, Missile Launching.

  • Auto stable & precision speed. Gyroscope system added allows better flying performance.

  • Use your Apple iOS or Android device to fly and control the helicopter by downloading the free app available from Apple's App Store or Android Market.
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