ERE deal thread
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And this battery tester
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031B ... 00_details
Tests pretty much any battery I'd ever use at least. I hate finding a random AA battery and not knowing if I should throw it away or not. Even the ones that are mostly dead, if they have any life left, I will keep. I specifically set them aside for my little battery operated radio. That device seems to be able to best use "almost dead" batteries, while other devices seem to need at least some charge.
I guess the ultimate ERE strategy is to buy rechargeable batteries of course... I heard Eneloop batteries were better than most.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0031B ... 00_details
Tests pretty much any battery I'd ever use at least. I hate finding a random AA battery and not knowing if I should throw it away or not. Even the ones that are mostly dead, if they have any life left, I will keep. I specifically set them aside for my little battery operated radio. That device seems to be able to best use "almost dead" batteries, while other devices seem to need at least some charge.
I guess the ultimate ERE strategy is to buy rechargeable batteries of course... I heard Eneloop batteries were better than most.
@livinlite
Check out ultagauge for a MPG tool. Its much cheaper than a scangauge and gives instantaneous readout. Not as cheap as ones that connect to a PC/Laptop, but more convenient. Works with all OBD-II vehicles.
If you wann get mileage out of your vehicle... check out the ecomodder forums. Also, this page from them is of great use:
http://ecomodder.com/wiki/index.php/Car ... tions_Main
Check out ultagauge for a MPG tool. Its much cheaper than a scangauge and gives instantaneous readout. Not as cheap as ones that connect to a PC/Laptop, but more convenient. Works with all OBD-II vehicles.
If you wann get mileage out of your vehicle... check out the ecomodder forums. Also, this page from them is of great use:
http://ecomodder.com/wiki/index.php/Car ... tions_Main
In case anyone is interested in cutting their own hair, 40% off norelco trimmers: http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?i ... 1000764851
I know these have been discussed before:
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GTF-Gol ... slicinc-20
Cheapest they've been... I still prefer a french press, however (no plastic).
http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-GTF-Gol ... slicinc-20
Cheapest they've been... I still prefer a french press, however (no plastic).
Groove IP now has a free lite version (no 3g, which is fine for our purposes)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... s.grooveip
Free US phone service over any wifi without complex VOIP/SIP... All you need is an Android phone. Which can be had very cheap. IE: PM if you want a Samsung android phone that will work with this, yours for $20.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... s.grooveip
Free US phone service over any wifi without complex VOIP/SIP... All you need is an Android phone. Which can be had very cheap. IE: PM if you want a Samsung android phone that will work with this, yours for $20.
Don't be fooled by the 20% off. They raised most of the base prices, so in many cases you're going to be paying more for something (even after the discount) than it would have cost a few weeks ago. Everything I considered stocking up on would have cost the same or more than the last price I paid using subscribe and save.
And you do need the amazon chase card to get the discount.
And you do need the amazon chase card to get the discount.
I checked my price book. You're right! With the 20% off coupon, my normal tea order is now only 10 cents cheaper than it was previously via subscribe and save.
They are sneaky. Maybe the appropriate message here is a warning, not to by Amazon subscribe and save products without a 20% off coupon until after the end of the month.
They are sneaky. Maybe the appropriate message here is a warning, not to by Amazon subscribe and save products without a 20% off coupon until after the end of the month.
stolen from slickdeals... Seems like a decent deal for LED bulbs. Some say the light is quite "cold" or harshly white.
New Reduced Price - Collection LED bulb 7 Watt (40 Watt Equivalent) for $6.59 after code, Free Ship
Collection LED CL-L60A1-D 7 Watt 40 Watt Equivalent LED Bulb
40% off promo code LEDBULB40, ends 4/18
Free Ship
Max 5 bulb per order
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6882374009
Product Info
Power Consumption - 7 Watts
Dimmable - No
Lumen Output - 454
Color Temperature - 5000K
New Reduced Price - Collection LED bulb 7 Watt (40 Watt Equivalent) for $6.59 after code, Free Ship
Collection LED CL-L60A1-D 7 Watt 40 Watt Equivalent LED Bulb
40% off promo code LEDBULB40, ends 4/18
Free Ship
Max 5 bulb per order
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6882374009
Product Info
Power Consumption - 7 Watts
Dimmable - No
Lumen Output - 454
Color Temperature - 5000K
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I've tried out one LED bulb... in my limited experience, they're only useful as spot lighting, so a 40-watt equivalent in a task light makes sense, but you typically won't see big electrical savings because task lighting is usually turned on for a limited time.
Torchiere lighting is probably another use that would work for diffusing the LED bulb, where it's reflecting off a ceiling. I haven't tried that yet, but you probably want a higher wattage bulb.
Torchiere lighting is probably another use that would work for diffusing the LED bulb, where it's reflecting off a ceiling. I haven't tried that yet, but you probably want a higher wattage bulb.
While I don't see the real appeal of a Kindle, myself, I know others on here like them; Target is closing them out and this week they're 30% off; if any are left, they're slated to go to 50% and finally 70% off, not that any will be left by then. Likewise, Walmart (urg) has been running the Kindle Basic at regular price, plus a $30 gift card.
40% off touchscreen Kindles and accessories with Amazon visa for next month:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?i ... 1#offrules
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?i ... 1#offrules
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Target has their summer clearance at 70% off in my store. I found a tupperware-type divided lunch container with lid and utensils for $.89. It was called "divided lunch set" and came in green, red, and blue. I bought 10 so I could prepack our lunches for the week.
They also had 1/2gal igloo beverage pitchers for $4 (like this http://www.amazon.com/Igloo-Legend-Beve ... ords=igloo).
Most of it was in the back of the store with other clearance near the back-to-school section. I did find more near the plastic dishware in the housewares section.
They also had 1/2gal igloo beverage pitchers for $4 (like this http://www.amazon.com/Igloo-Legend-Beve ... ords=igloo).
Most of it was in the back of the store with other clearance near the back-to-school section. I did find more near the plastic dishware in the housewares section.
@LiquidSapphire:
my all-time favorite erg mouse:
Logitech TrackMan Wheel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_83AFVHmx8
have had same one for 5 years, ball pops out when need to clean every year or so; tried the newer ones: never got used to the ambidextrous one, but the remote ones are very nice.
can't believe they no longer sell this original model; should have bought a few more.
my all-time favorite erg mouse:
Logitech TrackMan Wheel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_83AFVHmx8
have had same one for 5 years, ball pops out when need to clean every year or so; tried the newer ones: never got used to the ambidextrous one, but the remote ones are very nice.
can't believe they no longer sell this original model; should have bought a few more.
$54 for factory refurb Nook Simple Touch:
http://slickdeals.net/f/4919976-Nook-Si ... d-on-State?
http://lifehacker.com/nook-simple-touch/
http://slickdeals.net/f/4919976-Nook-Si ... d-on-State?
http://lifehacker.com/nook-simple-touch/
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http://www.amazon.com/Household-Essenti ... rying+rack
I'm going to try this. It's a portable umbrella-style rack (not the regular folding kind). I can put it outside in good weather and inside in bad.
I'm going to try this. It's a portable umbrella-style rack (not the regular folding kind). I can put it outside in good weather and inside in bad.