Tech deals: Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 w/ a $20 gift card for $110, $150 off 13.3" Core i5 MacBook Pro

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Razer's first attempt at the Blackwidow was met with mixed reviews but the series has since received a few updates and 2014's model has implemented previous feedback by using a matte finish and touts new Razer Green key switches that function similarly to Cherry Blues but actuate sooner and provide less resistance after actuating. Launched earlier this year for $140, the Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 is currently available for $110 ($10 off) and comes with a $20 Newegg gift card (likely only worthwhile if you plan to make another Newegg purchase).

Meanwhile, Apple's 13.3-inch Core i5 MacBook Pro is on sale for $900 ($150 off), Dell's 27-inch 1080p UltraSharp with a webcam and USB 3.0 hub is going for $320 ($130 off), and Logitech's Harmony Touch remote is currently listed on Amazon for $180 ($40 off).

Featured

Dell XPS 11 Core i5 2560x1440 11.6" Convertible Touch Laptop with 128GB SSD for $649.99 with free shipping (normally $899.99 - use coupon code: T$VTLCJNZ37MC8).

Laptops

13.3" Apple MacBook Pro Core i5 MD101LL/A Notebook (Brand new unit) for $899.99 with free shipping (normally $1,049).

HP ENVY x360 15t 4th-gen Core i7 15.6" 1080p Touchscreen Convertible Laptop (Customizable) for $724.99 with free shipping (normally $899.99 | Use coupon code: SEPTEMBER175 | Must customize over $899.99 to use coupon).

Desktops

Limited quantity offer, Lowest price! Lenovo Q190 1.6GHz Dual-core Small Form Factor Compact PC w/4GB RAM, Windows 8.1 & 500GB Hard Drive for $149.99 with free shipping (normally $249.99 - use coupon code: EARLYQ190).

HP ENVY 700xt 4th-gen Core i7 Quad-core Windows 7 Desktop for $624.99 with free shipping (normally $849.99 - use coupon code: PC599Q4).

Lenovo Erazer X315 AMD A8 Quad-core Gaming Desktop w/ 2GB Radeon R9 255 Graphics, 12GB RAM, 1TB Hybrid Hard Drive & Gaming Keyboard + Mouse for $689.99 with free shipping (normally $799.99 - use coupon code: USPX31505925).

Monitors

Ending tonight! 27-inch Dell UltraSharp UZ2715H 1080p Anti-glare IPS Monitor w/ 2MP Webcam, USB 3.0 Hub for $320.62 with free shipping (normally $449.99 - use coupon codes: RLVTQ3N8QMV3W6).

16-inch AOC E1649FWU USB-powered Portable LED Monitor for $89.99 with free shipping (normally $119.99).

Accessories

RAZER Blackwidow Ultimate 2014 Black Elite Mechanical Keyboard for $109.99 with Free $20 Newegg.com gift card and Free shipping (normally $119.99 without gift card | effective final price just $89.99).

Logitech Harmony Touch Universal Remote with Color Touchscreen for $179.95 with free shipping (normally $219).

NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1900 Dual Band WiFi Gigabit Router (R7000) for $184.72 with free shipping (normally $219.99).

Turtle Beach Ear Force Z22 Amplified PC Gaming Headset for $49.99 with free shipping (normally $79.99).

2014 model! Photive BTH3 Bluetooth 4.0 Headset w/ 12-hour battery life & hard travel case for $49.95 with free shipping (normally $69.99).

Phones & Tablets

ZTE OPEN C Firefox OS Android 4.4 Unlocked GSM Smartphone for $59.99 with free shipping (normally $89.99).

7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 8GB Android 4.4 Tablet w/ Expandable Storage for $163.99 with free shipping (normally $179).

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I'd be wary of the Razer keyboard. Running a Blackwidow Ultimate Stealth 2013 and the software quality has been extremely poor to the point of forcing system reboots. They have stabilised it now so it can run in the background but running with a showstopper bug for 6+ months doesn't fill one with confidence.

The build quality seems "ok". Logitechs just seem more than ok though - had a few Logitech gaming keyboards for many years without any of them failing on the mechanics. One's backlight can be glitchy now but considering it's a keyboard first and foremost, the KB part is working solidly (must be 8+ years old now?).

Wonder how the Nighthawk has gone in the wild though? Seems Netgear's WiFi is still rubbish out of the box. Read the comments here for more info http://www.anandtech.com/show/8205/...awk-x6-r8000-6stream-80211ac-router-to-market

You could run DD-WRT by the sounds of it but the stock firmware sounds just as good as the previous few releases.
 
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