Rush over to the Toronto Blue Jays website for the best tickets right now!
Head over to the site now to get the best seats for the best games before the general public! While everyone else has to wait until 10am March 3rd, you can get the tickets for the game of your choice today!
Head over to the the Toronto Blue Jays special presale promo page to get your tickets to the big game before it sells out on Wednesday morning!
Hotels.ca has just launched the Valentines Day promotion, with savings of up to 40% for reservations made by February 14, 2010 and for travel taking place between February 11 to February 15, 2010.
Some of the great deals include:
* All prices were taken straight from the Hotel.ca webpage found at the link below, these deals have some conditions like multi-day (usually 2 to 3 nights) stays for the best prices and are based on availability.
To get all the details on this Hotels.ca Valentine's Day special just click here.
If you are a new subscriber who has not received home delivery for at least 90 days, the Toronto Star has a great offer on home delivery service. Please be advised that home delivery will continue after the introductory period at the regular home delivery rate.
There are three 50% off deals on Toronto Star home delivery:
You must act quickly but there is a great deal in the air at Porter Airlines.
When you book any flight with Porter Airlines before January 4th for travel before
March 31, 2010, you will automatically save 30% off the regular
price. Just book online at flyporter.com or contact your travel
agent and quote the special promotion code "BOXING30".
Taxes and fees are extra.
Check the Porter Air website or ask your agent for details on this great deal! Book quickly!
After going through all the holiday deals by all the major chains, two last-minute holiday deals stand out as the best electronics deals HotTorontoDeals.com has seen in a long time. One is a fabulous 37" 1080p LG HDTV and the other is a sleek little FujiFilm 10.2 megapixel camera. And to make your shopping even easier, both deals are available from your local FutureShop store or online via FutureShop.ca, until December 24th.
First, for only $599.99 (a savings off $200) you can grab your family a great LG 37" 1080P LCD HDTV (LG model 37LH30). Its time to jump on this recent price drop, most other retailers are still selling the inferior 720P 37LH20 model for this price. The TV would be great for apartments, bedrooms, video game players and even movie buffs with its 24fps cinema mode. Basic features include:
- 3 HDMI ports, 1 PC VGA port, RF COAX, Component and 2 RCA A/V connection sets.
- 50,000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio
- EnergySaver features and EnergyStar rating
- Gaming and Cinema modes with fast 5ms response time and
- 10watts per channel speakers with SRS TruSurrond with XT technology sound
- 1 year warranty
To get this great TV and learn more go to FutureShop.ca now. Just $599.99 until December 24th.
If you want to get a nice, simple, little camera for a stocking stuffer, the FujiFilm A160 10.2MP Digital Camera from FutureShop for only $69.99 (a $30 savings!) is a great deal. With all the basic features including a flash and a 30fps VGA movie shooting mode, this is the best deal going on a 10 mega-pixel point and shoot camera! Features include:
- 10.2 megapixels
- 3X optical zoom, 5.7X digital zoom
- digital picture image stabilization
- slim profile with 2.7" LCD screen
- compatible with SD/SDHC memory cards
- red-eye reduction mode with flash, face-detection, self-timer,
- Uses easy to replace double AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries! Also includes PC and Mac compatible FinePix software and USB cable.
To grab this FujiFilm A160 10.2MP digital camera or to get more details click over to FutureShop.ca, but to save even more download this coupon (Download Visaperks.ca Printable Coupon)and you could also save the GST off your digital camera purchase both in-store and at FutureShop.ca online when you pay by VISA. Now that's an added bonus!
Use the same Visaperk.ca printable coupon above to save the GST (5%) on any other Camera or Camcorder, or use the attached coupon to save double the GST (10%) on all Major Appliances, Home Theatre Audio Receivers and Speakers. The Visaperks.ca/Futureshop coupon expires December 23, 2009 (see the conditions on the coupon page). Each coupon also includes a FutureShop.ca eCertificate# below the bar code in case you prefer to shop online at FutureShop.ca rather than at your local FutureShop store.
Planning a family trip to DisneyWorld or other great Florida attractions like SeaWorld and the Kennedy Space Center?
With a little planning you can save your family hundreds of dollars by using Disney authorized ticket sellers like DWTickets.com!
Do not get stuck paying Tourist Gate prices and the major Orlando theme parks. Take advantage of the same tickets, with the same options (Park Hopper, No Expiry, Multi-Day passes, etc.) and save BIG!
For instance, while Disney charges US$271 for a 3-day Park Hopper pass (Ages 10+), DWTickets.com charges US$266.50 plus as a BONUS upgrades the 3-day Park Hopper pass to a full 5-days! These tickets have the same features like access to the Disney Transit system, access to Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Disney Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom! Hop between parks in the same day and have the time to enjoy them, rather than rushing everything in the 3 days Disney gives you.
There are so many options you have to check DWTickets.com for yourself to get all the deals. You can buy the tickets online and pick them up when you get to Orlando or have them delivered. Check out the deals for 1 day passes, SeaWorld, Kennedy Space Center, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios, Cirque du Soliel and just about anything else you want to see. All at DWTickets.com!
[All prices were verified December 18th 2009 on each respective company's website for accuracy. Subject to change and conditions.]
As the end of the year approaches, Dell Canada is offering some great deals to shoppers of computers, video games and electronics, just in time for the holidays! HotTorontoDeals.com has received two great coupon codes from Dell Canada for purchases made on Dell.ca. The first link below allows you to save $50 on select Dell Desktop and Laptop systems under $699 (be sure to enter the coupon code when ordering included in the text of the link below). The second link gives you access to a coupon savings of $100 on select systems that cost over $699! Act fast, these coupons expire Christmas eve!
Dell is also offering some other great holiday deals. First, if you need some great bargains, Dell Canada is offering "10 Items For Less Than $100" Sale. Some of the great items on sales here include Sony Noise Cancelling Headphones for $49.99 (saving $30), Sennheiser Wireless Headphones for just $69.99 (saving $60) or a neat Starry 7 Internet Radio just $69.99 (saving a whopping $180!). To get all the details on these deals just click on the link below:
10 ITEMS UNDER $100. SONY 8GB WALKMAN VIDEO MP3 PLAYER FOR ONLY $99.99 AFTER $25 SAVINGS. PLUS, SAVE UP TO 70% ON SELECT ELECTRONICS AND ACCESSORIES. SEE THE DEALS. Offers end 12.25 at 6am EST.Lastly, be sure to check the Daily Dell RED HOT Deals or the great savings Dell offers on Popular name brand electronics (Sharp, Yamaha, Philips, Logitech, TomTom, etc.). This includes HDTVs, Stereo equipment, home theatre accessories, printers, monitors, GPSs, digital cameras, XBOX and Nintendo Video Games, etc. Speaking of Video Games and Game Consoles, check out Dell.ca for some great deals on the Sony Playstation3 and PSP, Nintendo's DSi and Wii and Microsoft's XBOX 360. To save money on console bundles, accessories and even games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, just click on the link at the bottom of the post! Many of these advertised deals include free shipping!
MacUpdate Holiday Bundle on sale now!
MacUpdate, one of the best websites for keeping up-to-date on Apple Macintosh software, has taken eleven applications and rolled them up into one convenient package they call the Holiday Bundle.
The normal total price individually of all these software programs is US$446.77, but in the bundle you get them all for the low price of US$49.95. Plus as a special bonus if you are one of the first 10,000 to buy this bundle you get three additional programs for free! That's right, absolutely free! All you have to do is be one of the first 10,000 to purchase!
Chances are if even just two of the tree of these programs sounds worthwhile, than purchasing this bundle will be of great value to yourself or the family. There are productivity programs, computer utilities, internet radio/stream recording software, manage your social networking or eBay auctions, calorie counters, iPOD software and a great game! Something for everyone. Here are the programs included in the main Holiday Bundle:
Path Finder (retail: US$39.95) - Virtually replaces the Finder on your Mac. A much loved upgrade to Apple's standard Finder.
DragThing (retail: US$29) - Fantastic launcher-slash-Dock utility, adds flexibility and will be a big time saver.
Yep (retail: US$39) - Document management. Organize your Documents folder once and for all. Use Tags to search for files.
Radio Gaga (retail: US$39.99) - You can listen to and record(!) thousands of Internet radio stations. This is TiVo for Internet radio.
Socialite (retail: US$20) - One great app to manage all your Facebook, Twitter, Digg, Flicker and other social networking sites!
GarageSale (retail: US$34.99) - Create outstanding eBay auctions.
Speed Download (retail: US$25) - A versatile download manager and accelerator.
HealthNut (retail: US$19.99) - Easily track your calories and nutrients.
PCalc (retail: US$19) - A fully featured scientific calculator.
Machinarium (retail: US$19.95) - A GREAT award-winning puzzle/adventure game. Very unique!
iRip (retail: US$19.95) - Copy songs from your iPOD to your Mac.
If you are lucky enough to be one of the first 10,000 buyers, you also get "PowerTunes", "Holiday DVD Templates", and "FlagIt!". To get the MacUpdate Holiday Bundle and all the great software in the package just click on the offer below:
Today's MacUpdate Holiday Bundle Promo! From HotTorontoDeals.com!
(source: TUAW.com)
Southern California comes to Southern Ontario when you shop for men's and ladies' casual wear at Hollister within the Greater Toronto Area. Whether you're a dude or a betty, you can always enjoy ocean-inspired fashions at affordable prices at Hollister. Check out your local Hollister retail outlet where you can soak up the sun as you laze in the surf and sand of the Pacific coast. And now, for a limited time, you can take advantage of great savings with the following deals:
For a listing of Hollister retail outlets within the Greater Toronto Area, click here.
Microsoft allowed millions of people to try their new Windows 7 operating system for free for almost a year to ensure popular support and gain maximum exposure. Now Microsoft is taking the same approach to both the Home & Student edition of Microsoft Office 2010 Beta and the full-featured Microsoft Office Professional 2010 Beta edition geared towards business users.
Microsoft is allowing users to fully use the Beta version of the above Office 2010 productivity packages to gain user feedback with the hope that you will opt to buy the full retail version when the Beta period expires in October of next year. That's over 10 months of free use! Having tried the product and listened to user reviews, don't be afraid to use this Beta, as it's been very stable and is a great option for people who would prefer to stick to a known Microsoft product rather than try to use open source alternatives like "OpenOffice.org" or "Google Docs". Plus, think of how far ahead of the learning curve you will be, compared to your peers, when Office 2010 officially launches in the Fall of 2010!
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2010 Beta is available at the following link:
Click here for the Microsoft website for Office Home+Business 2010 Beta
While the Home & Business edition (which includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and OneNote) uses Microsoft's new Click-to-run streaming technology (we think it should be renamed Apps On-Demand) to launch the Office applications with a minimum of installation, if you have trouble or want the more traditional full installation then try Microsoft Office Professional 2010 Beta at the following link (it has all of the above Office Home+Business programs plus Publisher and Access):
Click here for Microsoft Office Professional 2010 Beta
Americans enjoy some great shopping deals that those of us living in Canada would love to take advantage of!
"Rue La La" is one of those great American shopping sites! Normally an exclusive invitation-only private shopping site, now HotTorontoDeals.com readers can take a peak at their deals, top brands, and if you have an American address you can ship to, even take advantage of their deals! Take a look and you will see why your American friends love Rue La La and the deals they bring to their members.
Rue La La offers great shopping deals for Men and Women. While the deals change frequently, right now they are offering over 60% off men's and women's classic Ebel Watches, Adidas golf apparel and shoes, Vivianne Tam designer fashions, John Hardy jewelry, Staub cookware and YSL fashions. Later in December they will even have Prada, Michael Kors, Dansk and Cavalli on sale!
Use the link below to gain access to your own "Rue La La" and this new red-hot shopping craze south of the border. You'll automatically be given a US$10 credit (conditions apply) to start off with.
Its CyberMonday! North America's busiest pre-Christmas online shopping days and retailers know that consumers expect great value if they expect us to make big purchase decisions.
Dell has given us a few great links below to share with readers, with them you can save $50 or $100 on select Laptop and Desktop systems, and take advantage of the great deals on Dell.ca that will be announced on December 1st plus the daily deals on Dell's 11 Days of Deals event.
Spend under $699, Save $50 coupon: Save $50 on select Dell Canada Desktop and Laptop Systems when you spend under $699 with coupon code HDNCLTJ36$HGTT. Expires November 12, 2009.
Spend over $699, Save $100 coupon: Save $100 on select Dell Canada Desktop and Laptop Systems when you spend over $699 with coupon code B522DHC0SXCTFG. Expires November 12, 2009
December 1st Special: ONE DAY SALE! Special offers on select PCs and electronics.
Dell's 11 Days of Deals Event: 11 DAYS OF DEALS. NEW DEALS EVERY DAY. SAVE NOW(Expires December 12th at 6AM!). Check every day!
Please be sure to enter the coupon codes exactly as above before you confirm your order. Many advertised products include free shipping! One of Dell's deals that caught our eye include:
Please tell your friends about the above deals you found right here at HotTorontoDeals.com!
Retailers know we are all waiting for the Christmas and Boxing Day Sales to start in earnest.
Trying to drive customers into their stores, company's like Sears Canada and Walmart Canada have already started offering deep discounts and are bringing the best deals from Boxing Day Sales forward. Walmart promises to continue to cut prices from now until Christmas on thousands of products, but for those of you who like good-old Sears -- you can start enjoying its year-end deals right now!
Check out your local store of jump to the best deals for "Sears Day" or "Sears Toy Sales" below:
With Halloween just a few days away, many of us still need to find a unique and great original costume idea for the big Halloween party!
HotTorontoDeals.com has found a number of costume and Halloween supply shops still offering a great selection of costume ideas, many with last minute sales and great express shipping deals available.
From the popular Batman, G.I. Joe, Wolverine and Hannah Montana, to the unique Gangster & Flapper dancer couples customs, just use your imagination and be sure to act fast to jump to the following online stores and see what piques your fancy! All the online stores below have costumes for children and adults, plus for some costumes for all seasons and occasions.
Where available, we've listed relevant coupon codes below each store banner below. Be use to add the coupon/promo codes to your purchase at checkout.
Have a great, safe Halloween!
At Extreme Halloween use:
coupon code CJ5 to save $5, on orders over $35.00
coupon code BATMAN to save $6, on order over $60.00
coupon code JOKER to save $12, on orders over $100.00
coupon code CJGROUND to for free ground shipping on orders over $55.00
For Buy Costumes.com use Coupon Code haunt65 to save 10% off orders over $65.00!
Boo!
When you sign up for e-mail alerts from Toys "R" Us, you will immediately receive a confirmation e-mail containing an online coupon good for 10% off your next purchase of $75 or more at the Toys "R" Us website. Please note that the online coupon is only valid for one week from date of delivery and the discount is applied before taxes and shipping.
For a link to the Toys "R" Us website where you can sign up for e-mail alerts (centre top of homepage) in order to receive your 10% off coupon, click here.
Until October 29th, HotTorontoDeals.com has found a couple great Dell.ca links/promotions that can save you $50 to $100 on select Dell desktop and laptop computer systems via the online store.
Act fast, many of these promotions come with other advantages like Free Shipping and Free Windows 7 upgrades, where applicable. Just use the following links to take you to the Dell.ca online store and be use to enter in the coupon code mentioned.
Dell has other promotions running, like this one on a Kodak EasyShare Digital Camera bundle shown in the Dell.ca button below. The button will also take you to Dell's specials on other camera bundles from Sony, Canon and FujiFilm.
Please send us an email or use the comments section below to let us know what kind of computers, gadgets and electronics you're most interested in and we will hunt for the best deals around!
Whether or not you have an Air Miles collector card, you can take advantage of tons of great online shopping deals at airmilesshops.ca. Offers include bonus air miles, free shipping or time-limited sales and specials. Participating online retailers include the following:
If you do not currently have an Air Miles card, simply choose the online retailer you would like to shop with and then click on the "No thanks, I just want to browse, I'll come back and sign in later" option. Then click "OK" when the message box appears on the screen which will allow you to continue shopping without an Air Miles card.
Please note that new deals are added to the Air Miles Shops website on a weekly basis.
For a list of participating online retailers at the Air Miles website, or to shop online with airmilesshops.ca, click here.
Dell Canada's online store is offering huge savings on some fantastic Dell products and other top brand merchandise. Its now the last day (Friday October 16th) of this very popular promotion with large discounts offered on eight special items today. Today the promotion brings us the following from Dell.ca, complete with FREE SHIPPING:
All these deals are good only for today only (they expire at 6AM EST Saturday). To take advantage of these deals or to learn more, click on the link below:
In addition to the two great Dell Laptop $50 and $100-off coupon codes already posted this week on HotTorontoDeals.com, we have a trio of powerful laptops, all priced below $900! TigerDirect.ca has a terrific Lenovo laptop geared to demanding business users for just $750. FutureShop is offering a gamer-friendly Sony Vaio laptop for just $850. Bestbuy has a sexy silver Sony Vaio multimedia laptop, complete with a built-in Blu-Ray player for $899.99. Lastly, we highlight a great LG 47" LCD HDTV that is on sale for just a few more days!
All the laptops have the standard Microsoft Windows Vista 64-bit Operating System pre-installed, which would make the eligable for free upgrades to Windows 7, when it is released on October 22nd of this month. All the laptops are on sale for a few more days, so act fast! Bestbuy and FutureShop offer free shipping on theses laptops, and TigerDirect is also offering very low-cost shipping options.
TigerDirect.ca's great Lenovo Laptop deal for $749.97!
FutureShop's Sony Vaio VGN NW130DT Laptop:
BestBuy's Sony Vaio VGN NW150DS Laptop:
LG 47" 1080p 120Hz LCD TV from BestBuy, Save $550! Now Just $1399.99:
We've seen this great 47" TV in action and can highly recommend this deal at Bestbuy. To read the glowing customer reviews and to learn more, just click here!
When you register for BrandSampler, you will receive free sample products from top P&G brands delivered right to your mailbox. All you have to do is fill out a short, online questionnaire and in a few weeks, your BrandSamplers will begin to arrive at your doorstep. Some of the more popular P&G brands participating in this promotion include:
Please note that access to BrandSampler is limited to those 13 years of age and over. There is a limit of one package request per mailing address per offer period while quantities last.
Act fast! These two great Dell.ca deals in the above links are perfect ways to save money on select Dell Laptops and Desktop computers, and are valid until October 15, 2009! Be sure to enter the coupon code when buying!
The banner ad below will help you save money on Dell's Vostro line, perfect for business users!
MDG: Pay with your Visa card and save up to 35% on select 2009 MDG systems (notebook and desktop) purchased online at MDGiStore.com, plus get a free 4GB USB Key. Just enter promotion code VISA2009A at checkout. Please note that online offers can only be accessed through the visaperks.ca website. Savings are redeemable only by shoppers paying in full with a valid Visa card, subject to the terms and conditions published on the participating Merchant's web site. This offer expires on January 31, 2010 at 11:59 pm.
For a link to the visaperks.ca website, click here.
For more information about hotels.ca annual Fall Sale and a complete listing of available properties and discounts, click here.
And hotels.ca is also offering great deals on Toronto and Niagara Falls properties under its Top Cities on Sale promotion. All you have to do is book by October 19, 2009 for travel between September 21 and October 19, 2009. Once again, some conditions and blackout dates may apply and quoted prices do not include taxes and fees. Current Top Cities on Sale promotions include:
For more information about hotels.ca Top Cities on Sale promotion and a complete listing of available properties and discounts, click here.
In a month, the Windows 7 onslaught will arrive with a host of new laptops featuring the new OS as a standard installed feature. Along with the year-end/Christmas selling season, HotTorontoDeals.com expects some great price competition to come.
Those people looking for a super-light alternative to the standard Windows notebook/laptop, and are willing to sacrifice some speed, expandability and screen/keyboard real-estate; are increasingly opting for Netbooks. People should carefully consider the purchase of Netbook vs. a standard Notebook/Laptop, while generally $200-$300 cheaper than a decent laptop, Netbook's are typically geared towards people who like to live in the Internet "cloud" (using hosted email like Yahoo/Gmail/Hotmail, using the free Google Apps, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) versus running applications like Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, etc.
Dell.ca's deal for $329 for the Del Inspiron Mini 10v XP:
Please let us know what you type of laptops and desktops you and your family/business are looking for. Just use the comments below and don't forget to visit our Computers & Electronics category.
For more information about this great travel deal or to book your vacation with Air Canada, click here.
While FutureShop and BestBuy Canada have started promoting Vista-loaded laptop models on final clearance (likely in time for a new batch of Windows 7-loaded laptops coming out in late October), Dell Canada has some terrific deals on some very powerful laptops. Like most Vista laptops, these Dells should have no trouble with Windows 7 and are eligible for a free upgrade.
Most Dell deals and advertised promotions come with free shipping.
Dell Studio XPS 16 - Now $1199 (reg. $1518, saving $319 for a limited time only!)
With premium laptop features like 1GB video RAM, extra cache, fast RAM and CPU, and a fast laptop hard-drive, this model can be used for general, office and high-end gamer needs. To add Bluetooth capability, Dell charges an extra $20. To learn more about the Dell Studio XPS 16 click here.
Dell Studio 15 Laptop, now $899 (reg.$1049, save $150! Until September 17th)
If the above laptop is a little too expensive but you still want some power as a safe bet for the future and want to do a little gaming, the Dell Studio 15 laptop for just $899 is a great deal with the following specs:
Happy Shopping!
For a limited time, Ticketmaster has the definitive photographic tribute to Michael Jackson with exclusive and never before seen images of the King of Pop. This is the official career anthology Michael Jackson was helping to create at the time of his death and the only publication endorsed by his estate. The Official Michael Jackson Opus normally retails for $400 but if you order before September 30th, 2009, Ticketmaster will deliver this 400-page leather handbound book with silk covered case for only $200 plus shipping and handling, a savings of exactly $200 (50%).
For more information on The Official Michael Jackson Opus from Ticketmaster, click here.
Porter Airlines has just released a new promotion whereby travellers can fly from Toronto to Chicago Midway for only $129 one-way in Firm class (plus taxes and fees). To take advantage of this special offer, you must book by October 21 for travel by December 16, 2009. Reserve online at flyporter.com or call 1-888-619-8622.
And Porter Airlines also announced recently that travellers can fly from Toronto to Quebec City for only $79 one way in Firm class (plus taxes and fees) when they book by October 21, 2009 and travel by December 16, 2009. Once again, to take advantage of this amazing deal, just call 1-888-619-8622 or book online at flyporter.com.
You can also fly with Porter Airlines out of Toronto and receive a 10% discount on any flight when you quote the special promo code PGIFT10 on travel between September 30 and December 16, 2009. Because Porter Airlines flies out of Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) on Toronto Island instead of Pearson International Airport, you can save time, money and peace of mind. With Porter you can book a flight to Boston, Chicago, New York, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City, Halifax, St. John's or Thunder Bay and travel in style and comfort.
For more information about Porter Airlines or to book a flight, click here.
The Shoe Company has always provided Canadians with good value at great prices and this month's promotions are no different. During the month of September, the following promotions are available at all Shoe Company locations across Canada, including their various Toronto-area outlets:
Don't forget to view The Shoe Company's instore flyer every month where you can always find clip and save coupons in the range of $5 to $10 off on minimum purchases of men's, women's and kid's shoes.
For a list of Shoe Company locations in Ontario, click here.
Between Tuesday, September 15th and Thursday September 17th, 2009 Bestbuy has three great coupons that could save you up to 10% on your purchase, online (just enter the Online Promo Code printed on each coupon) or in-store (cashiers will scan the barcode on the coupon).
Each coupon applies to the pre-tax amount of your purchase.To use the coupon easily, the best thing is to click on the image or right-click to "Save As..." to get the full-size version and either print it for the store or copy the online code printed just above each coupon's barcode.
iLive DVD Home Music System (IHMD8816DTBLK) for $59.99 from BestBuy Canada
Looking for a great dorm room gift? Or just a great deal on a fully featured Apple iPod/iPhone/iTouch accessory. Yesterday we mentioned BestBuy Canada's deal on a nice little Logitech Pure-Fi iPOD dock/clock radio.
While actually going in to pick up the Logitech unit at a local BestBuy, we noticed the iLive system pictured for $10 less! The Logitech Pure-Fi would have better sound, but the iLive unit had a basic CD/DVD player built-in, which proved to be enticement enough.
Having purchased iLive iPOD audio accessories before, we know to expect low-cost, plastic, but feature rich products, at great prices. The last iLive boom box purchased took some abuse before finally refusing to turn on after two years. You get what you pay for, but at $60 bucks this new unit was a great deal. Once purchased, unpacked, and set-up we were surprised and don't plan on returning it. It had a great feature list:
When trying out the radio and attached Apple iPOD, we were pleased by the sound, general loudness and stereo qualities that only detachable speakers can provide. For $60, the manual was better than nothing and the slight hum that he units built-in power supply makes that can be heard at very low volumes. All in all the trade-off for a better brand, warranty (only 90 days) and a tiny hum versus all the features made the gift recipient quite happy. The iLive DVD music system should be available at Bestbuy.ca and in stores at $59.99 until September 10th or longer. Bestbuy charges about $15 for an extended warranty (which we didn't get), for all the detals click here.
Remember, both Futureshop.ca and Bestbuy.ca are currently running web-only Labour Day sales that end at 10am on Tuesday September 8th, only on their online stores. Since www.HotTorontoDeals.com does not deal with refurbished merchandise, none of the deals we saw sparked any recommendations.
All the past laptops recommended on HotTorontoDeals.com have tried to balance several factors for the average home and small-business user (price, features, performance, brand, quality); today's recommendation adds some features for the more advanced user but also at a great price. This is an especially attractive deal for a parent that needs a get a computer for someone that likes to play technology demanding video games. While most laptops have "integrated" graphics that share memory with the CPU, this Samsung laptop has a seperate ATI Graphics chip with 512mb of its own, so it won't use memory that the CPU could use for itself. For basic to moderate gamers, this 512mb card will play most games while advanced gamers will likly have to spend well over $1000 for a more advanced card with more graphics memory.
The Samsung 15.6" T6500 Intel Core 2 Duo Laptop from FutureShop.ca (Save $100!)
Apple iPOD Lovers treat yourself to the Logitech Pure-Fi Anytime from BestBuy, now just $69.99
Futureshop's deal for the Toshiba T6500 with free 500GB iPRO drive appears to have been extended at least until Sept.17th (it's on the cover of the flyer for the week of Sept.11th to 17th). Read on below!
HotTorontoDeals.com has surveyed the leading Toronto-area retailers and websites (FutureShop, Walmart, Costco, Sears, TigerDirect, BestBuy, Staples, Dell and others) to find the best deals going in the last days before students head back to school.
In general, we were keeping an eye out for well-regarded brands, with premium Intel Core 2 Duo CPUs, and all the basic features (DVD/CD recorders, webcams, 14-16" LCDs, built-in WiFi, around 6 lbs in weight, full warranty) suitable for students and home office use, and all under $1000 Canadian. Advanced gamers typically need desktops or much more expensive laptops with discrete graphics cards that can add several hundred dollars in cost, generally weigh more and come with larger 17" screens. All laptops below include Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit edition, and should be eligible for Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 7, available this fall.
FutureShop.ca - Toshiba Satellite T6500 16" LCD Laptop (model L500-00Y) for $699 (Save $100!)
Costco.ca's HP Pavilion dv6 Laptop bundle with HP C4580 All-In-One Printer for $899 (save $100!):
While technically weaker than the above bundles, BestBuy also has a great deal going where you can save $150 until Sept. 3rd, 2009 on a Toshiba Satellite Laptop (model L510-016) with a smaller 14" LCD screen:
Those people interested in jumping on the Apple bandwagon should remember to use the Apple's online Education discount store. Almost all faculty and students are eligible and the discounts are also available at the Apple Store if you show some identification. Apple is offering students a free iPOD iTouch with most Macbook's or Mac computers, and this offer expires September 8th. Apple will likely announce new iTouch's in the days that follow, but getting a great discount or a free iTouch is still a great deal when you bundle in your student discount! Click here for all the details at Apple Canada's Education Store.
Please share these great offers with friends heading back to school and if you have any comments or suggestions, please let us know below!
Ontario College of Teachers - Did you know that OCT members are entitled to discounts at dozens of attractions and retailers throughout Ontario simply by producing their OCT membership card? The list of organizations who currently offer discounts to OCT members includes:
This is just a brief sampling of the numerous deals that teachers can take advantage of as member of the Ontario College of Teachers. For a complete list of participating attractions and retailers, click here
Edvantage Card - You may be asking what is an Edvantage card? Your Edvantage membership card is simply your federation/association card, e.g., OSSTF. Participating businesses (or Partners) require your Edvantage number (the X digit number located on your card) and the name of your association in order to administer the discount. Edvantage offers huge discounts to education employees and their families through partnerships with retailers and organizations throughout Ontario, including:
For a complete list of Edvantage Partners with links to great offers, click here
For details of special offers currently offered by Edvantage Partners, click here
Perkopolis - Perkopolis, an Edvantage Partner, offers great savings at Toronto-area attractions, concerts, hotels, live shows, sporting events and movie theatres. Perkopolis members can also enjoy huge discounts on magazine subscriptions. In addition, Perkopolis members can take advantage of reduced prices at a number of Niagara Falls attractions, hotels and shows. For complete listings and details of Toronto-area discounts, click below on the applicable category:
Ontario Teachers' Federation - And as a special offer, Ontario educators can purchase tickets for only $15 to the Toronto Marlies' AHL home opener at Ricoh Coliseum on Sunday, October 4th, 2009 at 4 p.m. As an added bonus, ticketholders can enjoy a free family skate before the game, a post-game autograph session for 150 people, and a free bobblehead doll for the first 2,500 fans. Ticket prices include a $3.00 donation to an OTF charity. For more details, including contact information, click here
Shoppers Drug Mart and TicketOps are now offering huge savings (up to 30% off) on admission prices to some of the most popular family attractions in and around Toronto. These tickets can be purchased online and then delivered instantly via e-mail for printing. Prices include all taxes but a small processing fee of between $0.99 and $1.99 applies to each online order. Dozens of attractions are participating in this program and some of the more popular Toronto-area attractions include:
Click here for a complete list of attractions, ticket prices and online order form
Shoppers Drug Mart In-Store Ticket Sale: You may also purchase discount tickets to a limited number of family attractions (including the CNE and Ontario Place) at any participating Ontario Shoppers Drug Mart. This method allows you to purchase your admission tickets in person and avoid any online processing fees. In-store ticket sales end September 30th, 2009 or earlier. For more information, please see the in-store brochure.
With back-to-school season upon us, HotTorontoDeals.com is keeping an eye out for the best deals going for laptops. Both of this week's deals offer solid highly-rated laptops, weigh in at about 6lbs each, include free shipping, and should be suitable for most students and most household computing needs. The HP Pavilion Laptop has some extra bells at $550, but Dell.ca allows you to customize the unit as needed.
Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop (Save $110!)
HP Pavilion 15" from Future Shop.ca (Save $150!)
UPDATED! Checking the latest Futureshop.ca flyer (week of August 14-20), the HP Laptop above goes up to $599.99. Still, having checked Walmart.ca, Staples.ca and Bestbuy.ca, both the two laptops remain great bargains and the best deals at the moment. Those shopping in person can try talking to the FutureShop sales person and try to get the HP at last week's price or maybe ask them to throw in a mouse or carrying case. Work's best if you ask on a slow night at the end of a shift.
One last tip, with Microsoft launching Windows 7 this fall, HotTorontoDeals.com recommends that if you can wait until November or preferably Christmas and get your new Windows laptop then, when most laptops will have Win7 pre-installed. The above laptops are great bargains, but only as long as you are willing to use Vista or go the upgrade route later. Your thoughts, as always, are welcome.
You can also add Bluetooth for $20. Shipping is free. Expires August 7, 2009 (est.).
