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Filed under: Desktops

Really, eMachines? You’re honestly going to give your newest cheap-o PC this kind of tagline? Truth be told, we’re not exactly sure what a standard sized dictionary even looks like (there’s this thing called the internet…), but apparently, it’s exactly the same size as the EL1200 desktop. Not sassy enough to be called a nettop, this here mini-tower is 40% smaller and 55% lighter than the company’s second tiniest rig, and while it won’t handle the likes of Crysis, it shouldn’t have too many issues surfing the web and opening Word documents. As for specs, we’ve got a 1.5GHz AMD Athlon 2650e 64-bit CPU, NVIDIA’s GeForce 6150SE integrated graphics, 1GB of DDR2, 160GB hard drive, a dual-layer DVD burner, 14-in-1 multicard reader, seven USB 2.0 ports and a $298 (MSRP) price tag. That system we just rattled off is available now at Wally World, while a slightly more stacked edition can be had at Best Buy for $349.

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Source: Darren Murph

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Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video

digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/apple/4GB_iPod_nano_4Gs_show_up_on_Best_Buy_s_Canadian_site’; Look, we know there’s some kind of good explanation for these things existing, but Apple, don’t you think it’s a little weird how they keep cropping up in stores even though you never, ever mentioned them? That’s right, those 4GB iPod nano 4Gs we saw at Dutch retailers last week have now made their way onto Best Buy’s Canadian website. Over in North America, the players will apparently sell for $139, and will be available tomorrow… or so they say.

[Thanks, Robert]

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Source: Joshua Topolsky

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Filed under: Cellphones

You know that unlocked HTC Touch Diamond advertised at Best Buy? Well, we just received word from the inside that it does, indeed, carry US 3G. At least that’s the obvious assumption given the HTCTOUCHDIA model and IAMOND UNLKD 3G description shown in Best Buy’s all too familiar RSS feed. $700, and “coming soon” — you ready?

[Thanks, anonymous tipster]

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Source: Thomas Ricker

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Filed under: Peripherals, Portable Audio

You can’t put velvet in these earcups and call ‘em nice headphones! As Mr. Chappelle would likely attest, there are no better headphones in which to drop the beat into than Dr. Dre’s “highly anticipated” Beats. The master of chronic himself has slapped his all-but-forgotten name onto a set of cans (which we spotted originally at CES), and is now ready to introduce ‘em to the world. Starting on July 25th, the crunk-inducing headphones will be available exclusively at Apple and Best Buy (both online and in-store), though the buying experience would likely be way more gangsta if checking out at BeatsByDre.com. Still, for $349.95, we’d recommend looking at more respected names in sound, but if your street cred is sitting at rock bottom, you may have no other choice. Thug life, fool.

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Source: Darren Murph

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Filed under: Desktops, Digital Cameras, Displays, Misc. Gadgets, Laptops, Peripherals

Best Buy already gladly accepts cellphones, batteries, ink cartridges and other items for recycling, but it looks like you can now offload some of your larger, unwanted electronics gear free of charge as well — if you near one of the 117 stores in the Baltimore, San Francisco, and Minnesota areas that are participating in the company’s new test program, that is. According to the company, those stores will now accepting up to two items per day, per household, including televisions and monitors up to 32-inches, computers, cameras and other devices not including microwaves, air conditioners. or appliances. There’s no word on any future plans for expansion of the program just yet, with Best Buy only going so far as to say that it’ll “evaluate the success of the test and determine options for scaling it across the U.S.” Of course, there’s also plenty of other recycling options available if you don’t want to wait for Best Buy to make up its mind.

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Source: Donald Melanson

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Filed under: Displays, HDTV

As seen previously, the FCC isn’t scared to put the financial smackdown on anyone it finds not playing up to the rules of the digital transition, and has dropped about $6 million in fines on 11 companies. Several of the companies fined were retailers it says did not properly mark TVs that had only analog tuners and won’t get OTA TV after it’s shut off next year. Wal-Mart got dinged for $992k, $1.1 million went against Sears, $712k for Circuit City, $296k against Target and $280k against Best Buy. Syntax-Brillian was one of two companies that caught a charge for importing TVs without a digital tuner after the deadline, two more were fined for V-chip violations, while Panasonic and Philips were among seven others that settles to avoid fines. That probably won’t cover all those $40 coupons, but it can’t hurt.

[Via Zatz Not Funny & Cable Digital News]

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Source: Richard Lawler

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Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment

Best Buy is following Future Shop, Circuit City and others in reaching out to casualties of the format war. In this case, anyone who bought an HD DVD player from Best Buy before February 23, 2008 can request a complimentary $50 gift card for each player. For those too traumatized to even look at their discontinued hardware and software, Best Buy also announced it’s adding HD DVD players and media to its Trade-In Center program, starting March 21. No word on how much a player can net you, but once its updated, check BestBuyTradeIn.com to get an estimate and decide how much holding onto the past is worth.

[Thanks, Harmin C.]
Update: Best Buy just issued a press release with more information about the more than $10 million in gift cards it plans to distribute, and more details on how to make sure you get yours, check it out after the break.Continue reading Best Buy offers HD DVD owners $10 million in gift cards, trade in, shoulder to cry on

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Source: Richard Lawler

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Filed under: Storage

No, this isn’t the first time we’ve heard of innocent consumers snagging some new kit only to find random bits of unwanted garbage in place of the actual product, and unfortunately, we’ve all ideas it’s not the last. This go ’round, a couple waltzed into Best Buy, snagged a “brand new” $300 hard drive and zoomed home to start packin’ those platters. Much to their dismay, no HDD was found inside the box — rather, three bags of dried beans weighed it down enough to not seem suspicious. As expected, Best Buy wasn’t about to refund any money for fear that the actual purchasers could be the culprits, and while that’s certainly understandable, we’re quite relieved to know that a little outside intervention netted the two a $300 gift card to the retailer. We bet they’ll inspect that package a bit more closely before taking it home next time (sad though that may be).

[Image courtesy of DKImages, thanks Craig]

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Source: Darren Murph

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