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Acer via eBay offers the factory-refurbished 2.6-lb. Acer Switch SW5-012-13TT Intel Bay Trail Atom 1.33GHz 10.1 Inch Convertible Touchscreen Laptop, model no. NT.L4TAA.020, for $159.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also $170 less than what Acer charges for a new one.) Usable as a notebook or tablet, it features an Intel Bay Trail Atom Z3745 1.33GHz quad-core processor, 10.1 inch 1280x800 touchscreen IPS LCD, 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, microHDMI and microUSB (located on the tablet), USB 2.0 (on the keyboard), 2-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 32-bit. A 90-day Acer warranty applies.

Store4PC via Amazon offers the Sabrent 60-watt 10-Port USB Charger, model no. AX-TPCS, bundled with the Sabrent microUSB Cable 6-Pack, model no. CB-U631, for $24.99 with free shipping, via the steps below. That's $10 less than the best price we could find for the charger alone. It features overcharge protection and a maximum power output of 12 amps. The USB cable 6-pack includes three 1-foot cables and three 3-foot cables. To get this deal:

1. Add the Sabrent 60-watt 10-Port USB Charger to your cart for $35.
2. Add the Sabrent microUSB Cable 6-Pack to your cart. That brings the price to $44.99.
3. Apply coupon code TPCMICRO to cut the price to $24.99.

Amazon offers the second-generation Unlocked Motorola Moto X 16GB GSM Android Smartphone in Black Soft Touch, Black Leather, or White/Bamboo for $299.99 with free shipping. That's $200 off and the lowest total price we could find. It features a 5.2 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) touchscreen AMOLED, Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 802.11ac wireless, 13-megapixel rear camera, 2-megapixel front camera, and Android 5 (Lollipop).

As one of its daily deals, Best Buy offers the SanDisk Extreme PLUS 64GB microSDXC UHS-3 Class U-3 Memory Card, model no. SDSDQX-064G-A46A, for $34.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for a similar model by $15. Deal ends today.

The Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems at the University of Stuttgart is seeking feedback on how blind and visually impaired individuals use remote assistance apps such as Be My Eyes. They've created a short survey, which we've linked to on this post, intended for those who have used the service. This survey is not affiliated with the developers of the free Be My Eyes app.

Amazon takes 20% off a selection of gift cards. (Most discounts apply at checkout; some require coupons, as listed on the sale page.) Plus, all orders of physical gift cards bag free shipping. Some of the deals you'll find include a $50 JCPenney eGift Card for $40, Two $25 Jiffy Lube Gift Cards (great for dad) for $40 and a $50 Longhorn Gift Card with $10 Amazon Credit for $50 via coupon LONGHORN10.

Click the provided link to browse all discounted gift cards at Amazon. Deal ends June 22.

Version 2015.2 of the free NVDA screen reader has been released. This version includes a variety of new features including enhanced support for charts in Microsoft Excel, support for the latest version of MathPlayer for reading mathematical equations, and a list of bug fixes including the errant echoing of characters in some search boxes such as on the Google website. The complete list of changes in this release is below.

Gift Card Mall via eBay has a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 with free shipping. Each card can be redeemed on the iTunes Store, App Store, iBooks Store, and the Mac App Store.

Amazon offers Prime members an Audible 3-Month Trial Membership for free. That's a savings of $45 and the lowest price we've seen for any 3-month Audible membership. This trial gives you a free audiobook download for each month.

Amazon offers the Braun Series 7 790cc Men's Pulsonic Rechargeable Electric Shaver for $140.97 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $21. Features include three personalization modes, 10,000 micro vibrations, and a Clean & Renew cleaning system.

Microsoft Store via eBay offers the 2.4-lb. Acer Aspire Switch 10 SW5-012-1327 Intel Atom 1.33GHz 10.1 Inch Touchscreen Convertible Signature Edition Laptop in Gray, model no. NT.L4TAA.017, with a Microsoft Office 365 Personal 1-Year Subscription for $279 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $56. Usable as a notebook or tablet, it features an Intel Atom Z3735F 1.33GHz quad-core processor, 10.1 inch 1280x800 touchscreen IPS LCD, 2GB RAM, 64GB eMMC, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, webcam, microHDMI and microUSB (located on the tablet), USB 2.0 (on the keyboard), 2-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 32-bit. Microsoft Signature Edition devices feature a clean operating system without any third-party trialware.

eBay takes 20% off sitewide when you checkout with PayPal and apply coupon code CTWENTY. (A maximum discount of $80 applies.) Plus, most orders receive free shipping. That's the best no-minimum general discount we've seen for eBay. Some exclusions apply. Click the provided link to start shopping.

There's been a lot of talk about multiline braille displays, but one group has created a set of working units that are in the hands of testers. Dubbed the Canute, the display was demonstrated by Bristol Braille Technology, a UK-Based nonprofit and hackspace which recently created the prototype. The display includes 4 lines of text containing 28 cells per line and costs 440 pounds, or roughly $686 U.S. dollars as of the time of this post. Their website hints at a possible 8-line version as well. It uses off-the-shelf components and is powered by a Raspberry Pie, an inexpensive ultraportable computer often used by tinkerers. The software powering the display is also open-source. Check out the press release below to learn more. Thanks to Dave Williams for the tip.

The transition to Unified English Braille has meant some tough decisions for companies who produce software that involves braille translation. To this end, Duxbury Systems has confirmed that their secondary transcription product, MegaDots, has been officially discontinued and is no longer being sold. MegaDots was originally produced by Raised Dot Computing, later Braille Planet, and was the chief competitor to Duxbury's own product until it was purchased in August of 1999. The interface and feature set of MegaDots had a loyal following, and Duxbury Systems continued to sell both products until the recent announcement. MegaDots does not support the UEB code, which will become the standard in the United States by 2016. Technical support will be available through July 4, 2016 and those who purchased MegaDots recently are being given the opportunity to transition to Duxbury. The complete message from their website is below.

Microsoft Store offers the 2.7-lb. Asus Zenbook Signature Edition Intel Broadwell Core M 800MHz 13.3 Inch Laptop in Obsidian Stone, model no. UX305FA-USM1, for $629.10. (Select the "PC only" option.) Coupon code PCGRAD15 drops it to $599. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we've seen for an Asus Zenbook with this configuration. (It's a current low by $100.) Features include an Intel Core M-5Y10 800MHz Broadwell dual-core processor, 13.3 inch 1920x1080 (1080p) LED-backlit LCD, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, 3-cell battery, and Windows 8.1 64-bit. Deal ends June 30. Note that Microsoft Signature Edition devices feature a clean operating system without any third-party trialware.

Microsoft Store cuts up to $501 off a selection of laptops, tablets, and desktop PCs during its Signature PC Sale. (The banner advertises up to $400 off, but we found deeper discounts.) Even better, take $100 off select orders of $599 or more via coupon code PCGRAD15. Plus, all orders qualify for free shipping. Deal ends July 4.

eBay continues to take up to 92% off a wide selection of laptops, tablets, jewelry, watches, patio items, and more as part of its Deal Frenzy Sale. Plus, most items receive free shipping. Click the provided link to start shopping this sale. Deal ends June 30.

When eBay has a sale like this, it's worth taking a look. A variety of third-party merchants via eBay take up to 76% off a selection of new and refurbished laptops and tablets.
Plus, all items bag free shipping. Click the provided link to shop this sale. Deal ends June 16.

Just in time to start shopping for Father's Day. Amazon now takes $5 or $40 off a selection of Philips Norelco shavers, trimmers, and body groomers when you clip the coupon on the product page. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, shipping starts around $5.) Deal ends June 28.

Best Buy via eBay offers the Toshiba 1TB Canvio Connect Portable USB 3.0 External Hard Drive in Silver, model no. HDTC710XS3A1, for $49.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $8. It runs at 5400 rpm and features password-protected encryption, an 8MB cache, and cloud-enabled backup with 10GB of free cloud storage.