3D displays have been pretty good over the past few years, though they are still rare. The first sets only released three years ago, and every year since has only seen two or three new models. In late 2011 ASUS released the first 27″ 3D monitor, the VG278H, which is the best thing for 3D. The only way to really improve the quality of your 3D gaming at home is to increase the size of your screen.

As far as monitors go, aside from built-in 3D Vision support, the VG278H is pretty bland. It has high-end specs like 400cd/m2 brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, internal speakers and a 2ms grey-to-grey response time, but that’s all powering a 1920×1080 resolution. For a 27″ panel, that’s pretty low, and it’s noticeable, especially if like me you have at least one other monitor. But let’s take an organized look at the display.

Hardware

As mentioned, this ASUS is a high-end gaming display. Response times are fast, the screen gets deathly bright, and the speakers are pretty good to boot. Not as good as the Playstation 3D Display‘s, mostly from muffled bass and some tinny highs, but otherwise good.

Let’s talk about screen resolution. Today, widescreen (16:9) is the standard for most PC displays, though few still sell as 16:10. My opinion on the matter is that 16:10 is better, and that if you’re going to have multiple displays, the best way to do it is to have them side by side vertically, so you get a 3600×1920 display, instead of 5760×1200. That’s just more sensical to me, and if that’s the case, why is it any different with two monitors? Especially for gaming.

That said, at 27″ most displays in the past have bumped up the resolution to 2560×1600 or 2560×1440, depending on the aspect ratio. The VG278H does neither, and likely for two reasons: reduced cost and less stressful for gaming. Because of how hard processing 3D is (or rather, how it basically requires twice the graphics computing power because it’s doubling the image), running a game in 3D is already twice as hard. Upping the display from 1080p, or even 1200p, to (in this widescreen case) 2560×1440 is a big step, one most gamers don’t go to.

There is an unwritten expectation from screen sizes, one that ASUS is disrupting under the guise of 3D. Acer will release their own 27″ 3D display as well, also 1080p. I don’t like this decrease in pixel density. It only works if players sit farther away from the display, and in this case, that doesn’t happen. I’ve tested a number of games in 3D (with more write-ups, like Skyrim, to come), and yes, sometimes pixels are visible. They’re more visible when not in-game, and impossible when playing in 3D, but dropping to 1080p isn’t progress. Keep the stupid widescreen, but leave the resolution where it belongs.

The VG278H has an HDMI 1.4, Dual-DVI and VGA port, as well as audio in and audio out. Menu navigation is conducted through four buttons, plus a preset button and power button. The buttons are all easy to press, but not nearly as simple as the touch-sensitive buttons on BenQ’s XL2420TX or Dell’s Alienware OptX from two years ago. There’s also a dedicated display switch between HDMI, DVI and VGA.

Finally there’s the Vision 2 built-in IR transceiver, which sits at the very top of the relatively small bezel. It’s adjustable about 40 degrees, which is very convenient for gamers who like to kick back and stay below the monitor.

Color Reproduction and 3D

I’ve tested the VG278H in a number of ways, including picture editing, vision-based benchmarks, everyday use, and gaming. Out of the box the VG278H is pretty accurate, and required minimal adjustment and calibration. As mentioned, the display gets uncomfortably bright, which is especially good for games. I tested all of Skyrim on the VG278H and even with Lightboost (built into the monitor) not active, at max brightness the active shutter glasses couldn’t drown out that much light. After 30 minutes my eyes were watering.

Video and game quality is great, but would be better if the display were glossy. Glossy screens are troublesome for a few reasons, mostly that they are highly reflective. I thought it might be a problem, especially while wearing reflective glasses, but as I found with both the Playstation 3D Display and the VG278H, that’s not the case. 3D gaming on the VG278H during daytime, however, was infinitely easier than on Sony’s display.

The built-in presets are also very well calibrated for their intended uses. Theater Mode is bright but manages colors very well except for a slight green hue (especially in darks), while game mode has slightly higher color saturation and vibrancy. With Skyrim, though there isn’t such incredible color in the game, the VG278H did help bring the world to life with color oversaturation and incredible brightness. And, of course, 3D and the larger 27″ size.

Image from PC World

Though in my rant above about regressing in screen density, with the VG278H I was able to really sit back and chill out while 3D gaming. The 22″ displays are too small and 24″ screens are big, but not enough to kick back with a gamepad. The 27″ is big enough to pull that office chair lever and lean back after a hard day’s work. That extra distance, of course, makes it more difficult to notice the lower screen density.

3D quality is also very solid, though that’s more of a software issue versus hardware. I noticed no screen slowdown when playing in 3D (except for occasional graphical hiccups, from the GPU strain). Built-in Lightboost is convenient, though I only found it helpful when playing in a room with plenty of sunlight.

The real benefit of the VG278H over other 3D displays specifically for 3D is the adjustable 3D Emitter. The 20 degrees of rotation is a huge improvement over the standalone emitter, which has to be set for however you’re sitting. For players like me who change how they sit based on the game, mood, or time of day, that’s a lot of hassle gone out the window.

Conclusion

For the retail price of $680 (available for as low as $620), including one set of 3D Vision 2 glasses (retail $150, available for around $70), the VG278H is an expensive panel, even at the lower prices. Then again, I haven’t found a single 3D display that can provide the same high-quality 3D gaming. There simply isn’t one. BenQ’s offering is still a 24″ panel, and we’ll have to wait and see how Acer’s upcoming 27″ competitor stacks up. But considering their last penny-pinching display, it may save on price but skimp out on quality. We’ll have to wait and see.

Right now, there is no better 3D display than the ASUS VG278H. It provides excellent picture quality straight out of the box, is easy to use, and provides almost all of the amenities one can hope for in a monitor. For the price, I’d have expected touch-sensitive buttons and a better swivel stand, which while adjustable tends to turn the whole stand instead of just the screen.

Editor’s Rating:

4 out of 5 stars

Great

Bottom Line: Excellent picture quality right out of the box. Very bright, very big, and with a built-in 3D emitter, very convenient.

Pros:

• Great picture quality
• Very bright, even in sunlight
• Larger size makes 3D gaming way more fun
• Swivel 3D emitter is a gift from the heavens

Looking for some portable power and reliability? Look no further than this Asus laptop which is provided at a stunning price straight from Amazon! This 15.6-Inch form factor laptop has all the speed and storage you need to handle the toughest applications on the go while weighing only 5lbs. This notebook is powered by a super fast Intel Core i3-2350M 2.3Ghz processor along with 4GBs of RAM, and that’s with 500GBs of storage coming along for the ride. It’s also got a built in Dual Layer DVD Burner, 0.2MP Webcam with Microphone, 802.11BGN connectivity and HDMI connectivity.

Make sure you select Amazon as a retailer and you’ll get this computer for $579.99

PC Connection Express is offering a great deal for this Asus 23-Inch ML239H Widescreen LCD Monitor in Black!

It’s very like you have considered or of course even have graced your living room with an HDTV of some sort. So why not give your own PC the same attention? Thanks to this new discount offer that can be accomplished without setting you back too much and it’s in the form of this large 23-Inch Asus LCD display. This display features a full 1080p (1920 by 1080) High Definition resolution which gives you the ability to seamlessly view HD content while also providing plenty of space to multitask. IPS panel technology gives you the most realistic picture quality around and also boasts an impressive 178 degree viewing angle so you can even see it from across the room. It offers connectivity with VGA, DVI and HDMI.

After a $20 Rebate this monitor is only $162.99 With free shipping!

Best Buy has a new price drop on this Asus K53E-BD4TD Core i5 15.6-inch Laptop!

The roll of laptops continues on with yet another brand to tantalize your interest. This time we have a 15.6-Inch sized laptop from Asus, a brand known for innovative technology and quality products at that. This laptop provides you with a 720p HD viewing experience for plenty of multitasking and media viewing action. It comes powered with a super fast Intel Core i5  processor packing 2.4Ghz of speed and continues on with 4GBs of DDR3 memory to boot. This laptop also comes with a large capacity 500GB drive, Multiformat DVD Burner, built-in facial recognition, Built-in Webcam with microphone and Intel Turbo Boost technology for that extra speed you crave.

Don’t want that Toshiba?  Get this laptop for $449.99 as well with free delivery!

The upcoming ASUS Prime Transformer is perhaps the first tablet to really compete with the iPad in every way: build, design, power, and even price. So which is the best? Let’s take a look.

Size

The iPad is a 9.7″ tablet, and is 241x186x8.6mm. The Transformer Prime is larger, with a 10.1″ screen, and measures 263x181x8.3mm. That is to say, it’s longer and wider, but thinner still. Comparing the size of tablets where the screen varies by .4″ is ludicrous, but what I will say is this: as you look below, you’ll find that the display is denser, the look is cooler, and the screen has a better aspect ratio for media. This is all due to the size, so the Transformer Prime wins this one.

Winner: Transformer Prime

Appearance

Apple’s iPad (and frankly all of their products) has an iconic design. It’s striking. ASUS didn’t try to copy it, they went a different path by using the same concentric-circle design on their recent ultrabook, the Zenbook. It looks great, and I think that in the hand the iPad really needs a case because otherwise it feels cold. But even then, with all that, the iPad 2 still does look better than the Transformer Prime, though it’s great to see companies getting closer and closer to Apple in terms of design.

Winner: iPad 2

Display

The iPad’s 9.7″ screen has a 4:3 aspect ratio, which works well for most applications but has those vicious black bars when watching HD media. The Transformer Prime is slightly larger at 10.1″, like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and has a higher resolution 1280×800 (compared to 1024×768), which is 16:10. The ASUS has a (barely) denser display and HD video won’t completely fill the screen, but it will fill more of it.

Both have IPS screens, though so far what we’ve heard and seen from reviews, the Prime Transformer has a better display than the iPad 2, thanks in part to it’s IPS+ display technology. It’s bigger, brighter, has better contrast and viewing angles, and has a lower power setting that cuts the quality by 5-10% to save battery life. The iPad and iPad 2 have great displays, but after a year and a half it’s no surprise a competitor has a better one.

Winner: Transformer Prime

Operating System

iOS 5 vs Android Honeycomb 3.2 That’s sadly an easy one: iOS 5. Android’s tablet-specific OS just doesn’t compete with iOS, though the coming of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) may change that, though based on reports thus far it isn’t as much of a game-changer as Google would have us believe.

However, that may not be true for tablets, but that remains to be seen. As of now, iOS 5 is better. ASUS has promised that the Transformer Prime will be updated to Android 4.0, though no date has been given for when that update will kick in. And until we get to see Android 4.0 in action on a tablet, iOS wins this bout.

Winner: iOS 5 (iPad 2)

Processor

Apple’s A5 processor has been the benchmark for all phones and tablets, and while it’s only a 1GHz dual core CPU, thanks to proper software implementation it runs the iPhone and iPad buttery-smooth. ASUS has taken a decisively different turn with the Transformer Prime, working with NVidia on their latest Tegra 3 processor. This thing sounds like a beast.

The Tegra 3 is a 1.3GHz quad-core CPU, which is actually more power than some netbooks get (in terms of straight up processor speed). Quad-core laptops don’t really exist; they’re a rarity. Dual-core tablets are still relatively new, and Android has only recently updated its software to make better use of two cores.

Now four? It’s great for benchmarks, and great for making sure the tablet will be relevant for at least two years. But the sad truth is that power will likely go unused for at least 6 months. Yet even then the processor is, in general, way faster than what the iPad 2 has to offer. Most benchmarks currently available show that the Transformer Prime is faster than the iPad, though the GPU performance still lags behind ever so slightly.

My opinion is that the Transformer Prime is faster in day-to-day use, though the iPad 2 is still better at graphics processing.

Winner: Tie

Storage

This one is fairly simple. Apple offers three storage options with the iPad: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB. The ASUS Transformer Prime offers two sizes: 32GB and 64GB. Both tablets have the same starting price, meaning the iPad’s 16GB model is the same price as the Transformer Prime 32GB model, which is better for price, but not storage!

The kicker? The Transformer Prime has MicroSD card expansion with up to 32GB cards. That clarifies the winner in this category.

Winner: Transformer Prime

Camera

Tablet cameras are silly. For video chat, they’re useful, but why anyone would want to hold up a tablet and snap pictures with it is beyond me. Or video, for that matter. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the iPad has a mediocre camera (the same as the iPod Touch, in fact), while the Transformer Prime features an 8MP that shoots 1080p video, and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. That alone makes it better than the older, though perhaps useless camera on the iPad 2.

Yet, to sweeten the deal for the Transformer Prime, early accounts on the camera show that it in fact is a decent shooter, and has the same quality at some smartphones released earlier this year. It’s no iPhone 4S or Samsung Galaxy S II, but it’s better than the competition.

Winner: Transformer Prime

Price

Both the iPad and Transformer Prime have the same bottom price point, $499. For that the Transformer prime ships with a bigger display, a better screen, a better camera, a faster processor, twice the space (with room for expansion), and it’s even thinner to boot. So while the price may be the same, in terms of hardware you get more bang for your buck with the Transformer Prime.

However, Android in general lacks the games and apps that are available on the iPad (and iOS in general). Infinity Blade II and Call of Duty: Black Ops Zombies are just two recent examples of exactly that. However, that makes the question of price, in this case, dependent on what you plan on using the Transformer Prime for. For everything but apps (that means web-browsing, streaming media, watching and storing media, accessing flash content, productivity, etc.), the Transformer Prime wins. And in this case, that makes the Transformer Prime the winner, but by a close margin. Because apps are almost enough to balance against everything else.

Winner: Transformer Prime

Extras

The Transformer Prime comes with one awesome extra: a keyboard that the Prime plugs directly into, doubles the battery life, and helps transform (pun intended) the tablet into a laptop. The software may not quite be there to make the the two a laptop replacement, but there is nothing for the iPad that does anything even close to that. There are battery cases, and there are keyboard attachments, but nothing that does both.

Yet the iPad 2 has so many extras you can purchase and use that the comparison is almost unfair. You could spend a year’s worth of income on iPad 2 accessories alone, while the Transformer Prime has…well, that keyboard. As great as the keyboard is, it’s nothing new. The original Transformer had one just like it, and while that doesn’t take away from the newer model, the fact that there’s very little else available for the Transformer Prime, the iPad 2 has accessories out the wazoo.

Winner: iPad 2

Overall

The Transformer Prime doesn’t just look, from specs alone, like a better tablet. The testing available online thus far shows that it. But even then it’s a close call, because the iPad is a tough competitor. It has a deathgrip on apps, and has only barely been beaten in processing speed. And even Tegra 3, built by NVidia, a company who’s main business is graphics cards, isn’t as powerful in graphics processing as Apple’s tablet, as tested by AnandTech.

Even then, Tegra 3 is faster in regular use, the display is more advanced, denser, has better contrast and brightness, and even power adjustments. The Transformer Prime sells at the same price as the iPad 2 with double the memory and the option to expand with MicroSD cards. It can be purchased with a keyboard that doubles as a battery (which also doubles the battery life). And it’s thinner to boot.

As I use my tablet more and more these days, the question of whether apps for full web-access is more relevant than ever. For me, it’s a hard call to make. I want to play the latest games, which almost always come out on iOS and not Android, but I also want to have a real internet experience with Flash. Which is more important? I don’t know.

Yet in the end, based on the tally above, the Transformer Prime is our winner today. Look forward to it the week of December 19th.

Winner: ASUS Transformer Prime

Amazon, via rebate is cutting down the price of this ASUS ML249H 24-Inch LED Monitor in Black!

Treat your computing right with an upgrade that you won’t imagine living without! Now at a super low price you can grab this ultra thin and stylish 24-Inch Monitor from ASUS. This monitor delivers full LED lighting technology for superior color quality and gives you a full 1080p High Definition resolution for plenty of multimedia playback and room for multitasking. It doesn’t end there however, as this model also includes a super 50,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio for the deepest colors you’ve ever seen along with a huge 178 degree viewing angle so you can see it from anywhere in the room. Top that off with its ring stand with ergo fit II technology and very cool LED buttons and you can see why this is a steal at this price!

Thank goodness for mail-in-rebates.  Otherwise this monitor would be $20 more expensive.  In fact, this is the best price we’ve seen for this monitor.  It’s $199.99 – $20 mail-in-rebate + free ship.  Final price is $179.99

With plenty of sales over the last week it’s very clear how just about anyone could take advantage of the savings. Everything from Cameras to video game peripherals and Bluetooth Headsets have been graced with low prices, some of which the lowest we’ve ever seen. Here’s some of the best that are still around:

10. Nikon Coolpix S9100 12MP Digital Camera – $230

This dynamo of a camera was released earlier this year at a fair price of $350, but now thanks to some clever savings from Abe’s of Maine you can get this Nikon Coolpix S9100 for much cheaper. Just use the coupon code LOYALTY10 to bring the price down to this level and you can start snapping high quality 12MP photos with ease and get the perfect close-ups with its intense 18x Optical Zoom capabilities. Can’t go wrong here.

9. Bose Bluetooth Headset – $88

You remember eBays offering on this one? Yep it’s still around, and you can still grab this Bluetooth Headset from Bose at the lowest price on the net. This one is designed to be your swiss army knife for calls on the go, mainly in part to its noise cancellation technology on both ends to keep voices crystal clear even in very loud circumstances. The earphone portion is based on the powerful Triport technology Bose employs in their portable headphones, so sound quality is a definite plus here. This definitely won’t last much longer so grab it while its still alive.

8. TomTom VIA 1505T 5.0-Inch GPS – $120

Crutchfield still has some special savings you can grab on this brand new TomTom Via 1505T. It’s not very often we see discounts on the 5.0-Inch models, but this one pulls all the stops and supplies you with perfect voiced navigation and free lifetime traffic support to avoid the jams before you arrive at them. 3A825 is the coupon code you need to type in at the credit page to get this price, and it’s definitely worth it.

7. HP Photosmart All-in-One Printer w/ 1 Year of Ink – $119

Believe it or not you can still save on this HP Photosmart Printer. Just use coupon code SAVE30HP to cut down the price and experience the thrill of full color photo prints with ease. This one can also copy and scan at a high DPI for picture perfect quality and print at up to 33 pages per minute for blazing fast prints altogether. For a limited time you can also get a years supply of ink for free with your order, and when it comes to saving you money there is no better way than that.

6. Sony Blu-Ray Remote for Playstation 3 – $13

Best Buy has gone and lowered the price on this Remote for the PS3 to the lowest we’ve seen! It’s quite a simple peripheral but definitely necessary for taking advantage of one of the most popular features of the PS3; full support for Blu-Ray discs and movies. This remote has all the buttons and controls you need for a full home theater movie experience but manages to tag on Bluetooth connectivity for plenty of range and easy control no matter what direction you face. Tax and shipping may apply to this one, or you can save more and pick it up in a Best Buy near you.

5. Samsung PN43D490 43-Inch Plasma TV w/ Free 19-Inch TV – $550

If you were looking for a great sized TV for a great home theater experience then this combo is for you. Still alive and kicking you can grab this 43-Inch Samsung Plasma TV and receive a free 19-Inch Samsung to go along with it. This one has a 720p HD resolution which may not be the best around but it also sports 3D support and a 600Hz SubField drive to smooth out the picture like never before. It also includes 3 HDMI 1.4 inputs for HD/3D connectivity all around.

4. Samsung Stratosphere 4G For Verizon – FREE

We like things that are free, and when you grab a contract with this brand new Samsung Stratosphere 4G you get just that. This powerful smartphone comes with Android and a 1Ghz Hypertasking processor. It includes a large 4.0-Inch AMOLED display for HD viewing all around and a full QWERTY keyboard which slides out for underneath and makes typing quickly a breeze. You can also share its 4G connection with mobile hotspot over 8 other devices so nothing has to go without.

3. Asus U36SD-A1 13.3-Inch Netbook – $709

After a small shipping fee of $9 you still manage to save $300 on this powerful Asus U36SD Notebook. Not only does it come with a compact 13.3-Inch High Definition display but also a powerful Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3Ghz processor paired up with 4GBs of DDR3 RAM. Graphics are provided from NVIDIA’s 520M discrete solution for easy viewing of HD videos and gaming on the go. Top that off with a 640GB hard drive, gigabit Ethernet with Wireless N and Bluetooth and a massive 9 hours of battery life and you have yourself the perfect notebook to take anywhere.

2. NOOK – The Simple Touch Reader – $79

Unbelievably, you can still save big via eBay on this refurbished NOOK Touch Reader. This popular solution for eBook reading provides you with everything you need to take all your favorite novels and stories with you anywhere. It includes a 6.0-Inch E-Ink display which won’t hurt your eyes during extended reading sessions. It also runs on the Android Operating System and therefore provides the ability to fully browse the Web on the go. 2GBs of memory is included with SD support for even more. Thousands of books are at your fingertips at a price you can afford.

1. Battlefield 3 – Limited Edition Pre-Order

Battlefield 3 is out tomorrow, so you still have the ability to take advantage of these pre-order savings! Amazon has you covered on all platforms here, giving you a bonus offer of Dog Tags and the Back to Karkland expansion pack free with any version. The PC downloadable version is discounted to $49 but the console versions for PS3 and Xbox 360 maintain the traditional price but offer $20 in Amazon Credit to go along with it and that can be spent anywhere on the site. The latest and greatest installment to the series will shortly be here, so grab these extras while you can!

TigerDirect is offering some big savings for this Asus U36SD-A1 Core i5 13.3-inch Notebook!

Now here’s a super portable notebook packed with plenty of power to handle any task you can throw at it! This 13.3-Inch Netbook from Asus has received a great price drop and now you can take advantage of all the features it offers without destroying your wallet. First off it comes powered by a new and super fast Intel Core i5-2410M 2.3Ghz processor which comes paired up with a capable 4GBs of DDR3 Memory. Second you also get some powered NVIDIA 520M Graphics for easy viewing of HD video and even gaming. The 640GB hard drive takes care of the rest. To top it all off it also utilizes Altec Lansing speakers, has a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port, support for Wireless b/g/n and Bluetooth and has a massive 9 hours of battery life on a single charge.

A $300 price break hacks the price of this lappie to $699.99.  S&H is about $9.

Amazon is offering the lowest price around on this ASUS ML249H 24-Inch LED Monitor in Black!

For a limited time you can take advantage of this new offer and get your hands on this powerfully large PC display! This 24-Inch Asus monitor pulls off all the stops and it starts with its large 1080p High Definition resolution which gives you plenty of room for multitasking and viewing HD content alike. In addition it provides truly stunning color with its 50,000,000:1 Asus Smart Contrast Ratio and when combined with its ultra-slim and Ergo Fit II technology it’s easy to view this baby from anywhere in the room, and did we mention the 178 degree viewing angle which capitalizes on this. Combine this with its 2ms response time which kills the motion blur and you have some very high quality viewing. It also comes with HDMI and DVI inputs.

$30.99 off the retail price cuts the price of this monitor to $199.  That’s $31 cheaper than a previous posting.  S&H is free

This week has left us with savings on many different fronts. From TVs to digital cameras and even smartphones and speaker equipment there is something there for everyone. Here’s some of the ones that are still alive and stood out in the pack:

10. Altec Lansing M812 WIreless Speaker Dock for iPod – $97

The price on this very handy device has been dropping since we’ve first seen it, and has hit rock bottom at this level. That makes this the perfect time to grab this very handy iPod Dock and Wireless Speaker set from Altec Lansing and get the most out of your iPod. It’s a very handy dock which allows you to not only make your music heard but to allow you to play it anywhere in your home without fumbling with wires and connections.

9. Nintendo Wii Mario Kart Console Bundle – $135

Amazon certainly rolled in the savings for this game system which is still popular and going strong. Whether you were just starting, upgrading or even purchasing as a gift you definitely can’t go wrong for this price. With the console you get a copy of Mario Kart Wii along with the Steering wheel controller add-on and you can even choose if you want the white or black version as they are both the same price.

8. IOmega 34650 ScreenPlay Director 1TB Media Players – $90

Still going strong in the discount zone, don’t forget to grab this feature packed media player from iOmega so you can enjoy all sorts of content from your network, storage devices or even from the Internet all on your home theater system. It of course has full support for HD and plenty of in/outputs for connectivity to any of your equipment without issue. A good media player can definitely make a difference in a home theater setup!

7. AOC Razor E2043FK 20-Inch LED Monitor – Now $80

Yep that’s right, Tiger went and lowered the price once again on this AOC LED monitor. Now you can either begin with or expand your computer display capabilities with a 1600 by 900 HD resolution for plenty of multi-tasking glory. Other features include a 50,000,000:1 intense dynamic contrast ratio and 250 nit brightness level. It is also a very energy efficient model which takes away any future price issues away from your energy bill.

6. Star Wars: The Complete Sage on Blu-Ray – $80

Yes Amazon had to do it, now you can grab the entire Star Wars saga in glorious 1080p! Still relatively new and popular as ever but Amazon holds with their very low price and that works for us. It includes all 6 movies of course along with plenty of bonus features, commentary tracks and deleted scenes to keep any fan veteran or otherwise happy. We imagine the price will raise soon so grab it while it’s still crazy!

5. Asus Eee PC 12.1-Inch Netbook – $308

TigerDirect certainly knows how to throw a bargain. This deal is still alive and kicking and that means you can grab this stylish and sleek netbook PC at the lowest price we’ve seen. It includes a 12.1-Inch display along with AMD Fusion E-350 Processing and 2GBs of DDR3 Memory. It also boasts a very impressive battery life which peaks out at about 8 hours for very easy use no matter where you go, and at a price like this you definitely can’t go wrong!

4. Motorola Droid Bionic With $50 Gift Card – $150

Amazon has stunned us literally with the savings they have on offer for new smartphones, but what really sticks out is their take on the Droid Bionic for Verizon Wireless. This phone is still brand new and offers up very intense features including 4G LTE connectivity, Dual-Core 1Ghz processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread and more. Other notable details include it’s front-facing VGA camera and high resolution rear camera, 10.8 hours of talk time and plenty of connectivity to laptops and other devices.

3. Logitech G930 Wireless Gaming Headset – $95

We’re very surprised to see that this awesome deal is still around! From ebay you can grab this feature packed Logitech headset at a huge discount. It doesn’t look like many are left as they’ve been selling very fast so assure you get yours as soon as possible. This headset includes many interesting features beyond the super sound quality and that includes the G keys on the side which can be assigned to macros and the microphone which automatically shuts off when pivoted up.

2. Samsung PN51D450 51-Inch Plasma TV with $100 Gift Card – $629

Now here’s a bargain we all should pay attention to. Not only are you able to get this 51-Inch plasma TV from Samsung at the lowest price we’ve seen but you also get a free $100 gift card useable with any other purchase at Dell. To make it even sweeter this TV features a super fast 0.001 ms response time and 600Hz sub-field drive which overall provides crystal clear imagery with no motion blur. Definitely a deal not to miss!

1. Blackberry Playbook 7-Inch Tablet – $364

Here’s the deal that just keeps on giving! Every time we’ve spotted this 7-Inch Blackberry tablet we have seen the price steadily drop, and considering this is a no holds barred tablet providing every feature you need for an ideal portable computing experience that is definitely a bargain. The Playbook is fully capable of playing flash 10.1 content along with HTML 5 and that means a full Internet browsing experience which is charged by the dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM included. Keep your eyes on this one!

TigerDirect has a new special price on this Asus Eee PC 1215B-PU17-BK 12.1-Inch LED Netbook!

Looking to take computing with you? That is very possible with this super compact Eee PC from Acer. Measuring in at only 12.1-Inches you have plenty of screen space to view 720p High Definition content as well as multitasking while still retaining a size small enough to use no matter where you are. it’s powered by a speedy AMD Fusion E-350 1.6Ghz Processor with graphical acceleration (Radeon 6310 Graphics) along with 2GBs of DDR3 memory. This netbook also packs a 320GB hard drive for plenty of storage space as well as a built-in webcam with microphone, wireless b/g/n networking with bluetooth 3.0 + HS, HDMI output and much more. Be sure to catch these savings while they last!

$150 off this Netbook gets the final price to $299.99.  Add $8 for S&H

TigerDirect has some more coupon savings to share, this time on the Asus U36JC-B1 Core i5-480M 13.3-inch Notebook!

Get ready for some high performance computing you can take with you anywhere! This super sleek Asus netbook comes in at 13.3-Inches for display size but also manages an impressive 720p High Definition Resolution. It also comes powered by the super fast Intel Core i5-480M 2.66Ghz Processor and NVIDIA GeForce 310M Hybrid Graphics for spectacular video performance and 4GBs of DDR3 Memory. You also get a large 500GB hard drive, 5-in-1 digital media card reader, 802.11 Wireless b/g/n networking with Bluetooth support, Built-in 0.3-Megapixel Webcam and Microphone and much more. Again it comes in at a super sleek size and weighs in at only 3.74 lbs so you can definitely take this baby with you anywhere you go.

A $50 coupon (KFQ42907) makes the price of this fancy laptop just $699.99.  Delivery is about $9

PC Connection Express is offering a discount rebate on this Asus VH232H 23-Inch LCD Monitor!

For a limited time you can grab some nice rebate savings on this high quality 23-Inch Monitor from Asus. This Screen has a full 1080p High Definition Resolution for perfect picture quality along with plenty of screen space to see what you’re doing. It also has its own Asus Smart Contrast Ratio of 20,000:1 for superior color clarity and also has 300 nits of brightness for a clear and concise view. It also employs a color engine to detect the usage of video applications and automatically optimizes the quality intelligently to match what you watch for the best quality every time. It includes inputs for HDMI, DVI, VGA and even SPDIF for HD audio.

A $15 mail-in-rebate cuts the price of this monitor to $153.96.  Delivery is free

TigerDirect has a limited time offer for this Asus K52JT-XT1 Core i7 15.6-Inch Laptop!

Get ready to pack some power with you anywhere you need it! This Asus Laptop at a new discount packs quite a punch and though it may seem compact with a 15.6-Inch display you will be proven wrong by the internals. This baby packs in a blistering fast Intel Core i7-740QM Quad Core processor which can handle any task you can throw at it, not to mention the 4GBs of speedy DDR3 Memory which backs it up. In addition you also get a large 500GB hard drive, 1GB ATI Radeon HD 6370 Video Card, Integrated Wireless b/g/n Connectivity, Integrated webcam + microphone and more.

This computer sells for $699.99 after their instant discount of $99.01.  Add about $9 for S&H

macmall via eBay has a new and exciting offer available on this brand new ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-B1 NVIDIA Tegra 10-inch 32GB Tablet!

Tablets are definitely the inn thing right now, as they allow you to basically have a computer with you anywhere you go which is also quick and easy to use. One of the top contenders is right here and at this low price it’s definitely going to turn some heads. This Asus Eee Pad Transformer tablet is the large 32GB model and includes a powerful NVIDIA Tegra processor for super quick response in all your apps. It utilizes the tablet-special Android 3.0 operating system to best utilize its internal features and its large 10-Inch HD display. It also has compatibility with flash player, support for extra memory from SD cards and both a rear-facing 5.0MP camera and a front facing 1.2MP web camera. This lineup of tablets is also compatible with the special transformer dock from ASUS, which basically can turn this pad into a notebook computer in seconds, but that is optional and sold separately.

It ships for $439.99, an almost $40 discount since earlier this month

Amazon has a new discount offer on this ASUS Eee Pad Transformer TF101-B1 32GB 10.1-Inch Android Tablet which is now just $499 – $20 off + $0 S&H = $479!

Here’s the tablet you’ve all been waiting for! The perfect combination of power, form, function and of course price. The Asus Eee Pad transformer is among the first of it’s kind to have a purchasable keyboard addon which transforms it into what could be considered a laptop. And the power under the hood certainly makes it worthy of this with the inclusion of a large 10.1-Inch HD display and Android 3.0 Operating System. For power it utilizes a 1Ghz Nvidia Tegra 2 Mobile processor and 1GB of DDR2 RAM. It has 32GBs of internal flash memory and the ability to read Micro SD cards for even more space. And to top it all off it also has an impressive 9.5 hours of battery life which can be raised to 16 when connecting to the keyboard docking station.

Newegg has a new sale price on this Asus VE248H Black 24-Inch LED Monitor for just $199.99 – $15 Coupon (EMCKCKJ35) + Free Ship = $184.99!

Here’s your chance to get your hands on one big monitor without paying an arm and a leg! This Asus 24-Inch monitor features a full 1080p High Definition resolution which not only offers awesome quality and perfect HD playback but also plenty of screen space to make multitasking a breeze. It has an amazing 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio as well for superior color realism and a blistering fast 2ms response time to remove motion blur from every game or HD video. It is also certified for Energy Star 5.0 standards using only about 35 watts of power while active and includes HDMI, DVI-D and VGA inputs for connectivity all around.

Newegg has a new low price available on this ASUS Eee Box EB1007-B0410 Intel Atom Nettop which comes to only $239.99 – $40 Coupon (EMCKDHJ44) + Free Shipping = $199.99!

As time goes on desktops have drastically decreased in size, a big example of this transformation comes in a super tiny package! This Asus Eee Box Nettop is designed to be as small and energy efficient of a computer as you can possibly get. It’s powered by an Intel Atom D410 1.66Ghz Processor with Intel GMA 3150 Graphics and 1GB of DDR2 Memory. It also features a 250GB hard drive, includes a VESA 75/100 Wall Mount, has Wireless b/g/n support, has several USB ports along with e-SATA and SD Card reader and comes with Linux installed.

Newegg has a super low price on this Asus VE228H 21.5-Inch LED Monitor which is only $149.99 – $10 Mail-in-Rebate + Free 2-Day Delivery = $139.99!

If you’re looking for a new monitor to get the most out of your current computer then check out these big savings and rebate! This large 21.5-Inch Asus Monitor offers up a full 1080p High Definition resolution for superior picture quality and plenty of screen space to make multitasking a breeze. It utilizes LED technology to give it a slim size and superb quality along with a huge 10,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio for the deepest blacks and brightest whites around. What makes it even better is the hidden stereo speakers that are built in which complete the experience of the monitor.

Newegg has a multitude of different savings on this ASUS VW224U Black 22-Inch LCD Monitor which brings the price way down to just $149.99 – $10 Coupon (EMCKDKH49) – $20 Mail-in-Rebate = $119.99!

If you’re looking for the right display to do the job without spending too much then check out these big savings! This large 22-Inch ASUS monitor combines all the features you need for a good display starting with a 1680×1050 which gives you that perfect 16:10 resolution for performing all of your important computing tasks with ease. It also has a 5,000:1 Asus Smart Contrast Ratio and super fast 2ms response time which eliminates motion blur and ghosting effects. This monitor includes inputs for both VGA and DVI connectivity.