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Saturday, October 30, 2010

Get $3 in Free MP3's at Amazon

Want some free music? Amazon is giving everyone three dollars to spend in the MP3 store this weekend. All you have to do is go to the Redemption page, click on the Enter Your Code button, enter the promotion code STUDENT3 and you'll get $3 to spend on MP3's at Amazon. The only catch? You have to use it this weekend. Still, that's $3 off an album or three free singles to celebrate Halloween! It's definitely enough for the Best Of Classics IV, with Dennis Yost's rendition of that seasonable favorite, Spooky, as it's currently marked at $1.99 for the album, or The 99 Most Essential Mendelssohn Masterpieces (Amazon Exclusive) at $2.49.

While you decide, here are some other albums you can pick up, all free of charge:

Free Book - Trollslayer

Trollslayer, by William King, the first in his Warhammer : Gotrek and Felix series, is this week's free book from The Black Library. Just as with last week's selection, this is an out of print paperback that has just been introduced in ebook form (and isn't in the Kindle store). You can, however, read it on your Kindle by downloading the DRM-free Mobi version from the website below (click with your Kindle and it should load automatically).

If you want more of the series, you can get Gotrek & Felix: The First Omnibus from Amazon for $10.07, which contains this and the next two titles in the series, Skavenslayer (1999) and Daemonslayer (1999), as well as Gotrek & Felix: The Second Omnibus ($7.91) and Gotrek & Felix: The Third Omnibus ($10.07), each containing three volumes. After those nine, it looks like Nathan Long has taken over as author (he's a co-author on the third omnibus) and the prices go up). All are paper copies, as none of the Warhammer books are available on Kindle, that I can find.

Book Description
After fleeing the authorities in the Imperial city of Altdorf, Felix Jaeger swears a drunken oath to dour dwarf Gotrek Gurnisson to record his death saga. In the cold light of day, Felix's worst fears are confirmed as he learns that Gotrek is a Trollslayer - a dwarf doomed to seek out a heroic death in battle to atone for an unknown personal disgrace. Their travels throw them into a string of extraordinary adventures as Felix tries to survive his companion's destiny.

Click HERE for the free book; you can choose between the EPUB and MOBI formats and both are DRM-Free! While you are there, be sure to pick up the previous weeks' books, as well, as they are still available.

Two Free Short Stories from Rainbow EBooks

This weekend's two free gay-themed downloads from Rainbow EBooks are both short stories and both are PDF only and are free reads for Halloween Weekend only.

The Kiss of Death, by Victor J. Banis
Which is the bigger crime: murder, or not being true to yourself?

Rhiannon, by Neil Plakcy
In a bar in Miami, Junior falls for a woman who seems to have the right combination of mystery and allure. What he's about to find out is that Rhiannon has more secrets than he knows.

Update on Kandle and Great Battery Price

Well, it looks like we sold Amazon out of the Black Kandles, although you can still order the White ones. I don't expect these to last much longer, either, so grab them while they are there.

In the meantime, though, I searched thru the listings for the CR2032 batteries that these use. I also have several other items that use this same battery, so I thought I might stock up on a few extras. There are a number of generic bargains, such as SE CR2032 Lithium Battery, Package of 5 (5 Packs) ($6.39) or Powertron Lithium CR2032 (Pack of 25) ($8.19). The biggest problem with these generics, according to the reviews, seems to be a small number that show up already drained and that sometimes they are just loose in bags, rather than in blister packs. On the other hand, at $1.28 to to $1.69 a 5-pack, having a few bad ones in the bunch is still cheaper than the typical prices in retail stores.

If you want to stay with the name brands, the most expensive seems to be Energizer, which even in a 100 pack runs $44.49. But there are some good deals on Maxell, it seems, with a Package of 5 at $2.49 or a box of 100 for $32.05 (both with free shipping), which works out to about $1.60 a five-pack.

Update: Note that these battery prices seem to change quickly and vary by seller; if one sells out, you may get a price from a different vendor, even on the same ASIN/part number.

Update #2: I'll put this note on both posts about the Kandle. The 60% off on the second Kandle when buying two is now gone (as well as the Black Kandles being sold out). The promotion code (KANDLELT) is still working for $12.50 off when you buy two or more, so they are now effectively 1/2 price (2/$25, 3/$37.50, 4/$50 etc). Still a good deal, but nothing like the wonderful deal yesterday (when literally thousands were sold, if the response from other blog's readers were anything like the response to my blog posts).

Friday, October 29, 2010

Kindle Kandle - Two for $10

This is a terrific deal on a good reading light, for those that don't have the lighted cover (which only works with the Kindle 3). The Kandle LED Book Light in White normally sells for $25 apiece (which is what I paid for mine), discounted from a list price of $39.99. One thing that I really liked about this light was that it folded up, so it fits easily into a purse or briefcase and doesn't get tangled up with the other items you are carrying. At the same time, you don't have the extra weight all the time (like with the Sony lighted case).

On the product page there is an automatic discount if you order two of 60% off the second item, which works out to $15, resulting in a two for $35 deal. However, for a limited time, you can get those two reading lights for $10 (and yes, you have to buy two), buy adding the promotion code KANDLELT during checkout, in the box underneath where it says "Do you have any promotional claim codes?".

You must first add two of the Kandles to your cart (don't use one-click checkout or passphrase checkout), then click on Edit Your Cart (make sure your quantity is 2), then click on Proceed to Checkout. Enter the promotional code and click on Apply. Then check your Order Summary box in the top, right corner. You should now see the two promotions, one for $15 off that second Kindle and now $25 off the first one (effectively free) and an Order Total of $10.00 (you do have free Prime, right? If not, get three month's free by signing up for the Amazon Mom program). You can then place your order they should show up first thing next week.

But, wait a second, you say - my Kindle 3 is in black and I want one too? No problem, this promotion also works on the new Kandle LED Book Light in Black. Both the white and black versions have been updated with newer LED's (but my older one was fine for reading, so I look forward to seeing the difference) and come with two sets of batteries, so you don't have to worry about those for a while.

Update: Just a note to let you know that if you have a gift certificate balance on your account, you do have to use it in order to use this or any other promotion (don't change your default payment unless it's just to change credit cards). Also, you can order any number of the black and white Kandles on the same order and if you have at least two and use the promotion code, you'll pay $5 each. Which means you can order 2, 3 or any larger quantity, not just multiples of 2 per color.

Update #2: I'll put this note on both posts about the Kandle. The 60% off on the second Kandle when buying two is now gone (as well as the Black Kandles being sold out). The promotion code (KANDLELT) is still working for $12.50 off when you buy two or more, so they are now effectively 1/2 price (2/$25, 3/$37.50, 4/$50 etc). Still a good deal, but nothing like the wonderful deal yesterday (when literally thousands were sold, if the response from other blog's readers were anything like the response to my blog posts).

Product Description
The perfect accessory for any eBook, the Kandle by Ozeri is designed for the Amazon Kindle 1, 2, and DX, Sony Reader Digital Books, and other eBook Readers. Newly updated in July 2010 with improved lighting, the Kandle by Ozeri features a new patent pending design that attaches to eBooks and printed books without blocking the screen or page. It also boasts double pivoting arms that allow for easy positioning and adjustment to tailor the screen illumination. The Main Pivoting Arm rotates 90 degrees from its closed position, and the Upper Pivoting Arm rotates another 70 degrees for complete customization. Unlike other eBook lights, the Kandle by Ozeri is powered by two lifetime x2 LEDs that are optimized to distribute light evenly without creating glare or eyestrain. Petite and light, the Kandle by Ozeri is ultra portable and folds into a closed position where the LEDs are fully protected from scratches or breakage. Ships with 2 CR2032 batteries installed, a bonus set of extra batteries, and a protective pouch included.
  • New patent-pending "WideLip" grip that does not block the screen on the Kindle, Sony Reader and other eBook readers.
  • Newly updated in July 2010 with increased brightness, the Kandle is powered by two lifetime X2 LEDs optimized to distribute uniform light without creating glare or eyestrain (batteries included).
  • Double pivoting arms allows for easy positioning and adjustment for tailored screen illumination.
  • WideLip grip attaches to books without blocking text on the page, and works perfectly as a stable, free-standing night light.
  • Ships with 2 CR2032 batteries installed, a bonus set of extra batteries, and a protective pouch included.