After discounts and rebates, you pay only $5 for this general-purpose wireless broadband router (and around $5 for shipping). It may take some doing to process four separate rebates, but for a product that often lists at ten times this price, you may as well have one out on the deck so you can program from the hammock. Or the igloo.

From the deal site: "Use the eHome router to share a single internet connection with multiple computers or network-enabled devices. It supports both wired ethernet and 802.11 b and g WiFi protocols for wireless data speeds of … Read more

So you're sitting at your desk over the holidays, no one else in the office--clearly the prime moment for some well-deserved head banging to loud music, right? Unfortunately, you only have headphones at your desk, and solo moshing is therefore contraindicated. Tragic!

Well, we can relate. What you need now are some decent speakers for a very low price, and you need them shipped free and fast. We've got you covered.

According to the seller: This Cyber Acoustics set of three amplified speakers "offers solid audio performance with slim styling. Includes 2 satellite speakers and a subwoofer.&… Read more

Big Lots is advertising a great price on a Sylvania 42-inch plasma TV. The exact model, however, remains a mystery, so it's impossible to do direct comparisons. A few more catches: it can't be ordered online, there are only 4,000 available chain-wide and there's a limit of one per family. More information here.

What: Sylvania 42-inch enhanced-definition plasma monitor How much: $799 Shipping: In-store only Where: Big Lots When: Through Dec. 24 Click here for similar product review.

The LaCie USB 2.0 is a 320GB external hard drive with 7200 rpm drive and 8MB buffer. A relatively low-priced drive to begin with, it's listed on Buy.com for about two-thirds its usual price, factoring in free shipping and Google checkout discount. Suited for those who don't want to take apart their computer to add another hard drive -- just plug it in.

What: LaCie 320GB USB 2.0 drive How much: $106.46 Shipping: Free Where: Buy.com (via Dealhack) When: Through unknown date Click here for product overview.

Reduced price, free shipping and Google checkout conspire to bring you a favorite wireless router for less than normal.

What: Linksys Compact Wireless G Broadband Router How much: $31.88 after Google checkout Shipping: Free Where: Buy.com (via Techdeals) When: Through unknown date Click here for product overview.

You say your threadbare messenger bag doesn't go with your new professional image? It might be time for an upgrade. It's less expensive that you might think. Through December 31, Meritline has seven laptop bags listed at 40% off, with $6 shipping in many cases.

Pictured here is the most polished of the bunch (in "leather-esque" material), but different styles are available to suit your "other" life as a nouveau-ballistic-nylon adventurer.

What: Meritline laptop case How much: $21 Shipping: $6 Where: Meritline (via Dealhack) When: Through December 31

There are other, more advanced, more elaborate USB phones out there, but how are you going to beat this price? Compatible with Skype, voice-ready messaging clients, VoIP and other services. Check other system compatibility specs on the seller's site (below).

Through December 31, you can have this VoIP phone, basic but reliable, just for $2 shipping. Use the promo code SHIP4LESS to get the shipping deal and mail in the rebate to get your $40 back after purchase. You can thank me later.

What: AU-100 VoIP USB phone How much: $0 AR Shipping: $2 Where: Geeks.com (via Dealhack) … Read more

The iLuv I88 is an iPod speaker and charger with sleek design and a low profile. Its footprint is also smaller than most, making it a good choice for a small space or a crowded desk. From the seller's site: "The iLuv accepts iPod with video (30GB, 60GB), iPod Nano, iPod Shuffle, iPod Mini, iPod 4G, and iPod 3G, and it supports any digital device (MP3/MD/CD players) with a line output jack." For those asking, the power supply is an external AC adapter.

To get the 25% discount, enter coupon code B3U6E4V. We've seen … Read more

Listed elsewhere at more than twice this price, this drive is well-regarded and versatile. It's a lighter, smaller version of the old favorite. More portable than many drives, the Titatnium II offers transfer rates of up to 60MB/sec., and features a silent, fanless design and durable case. To get the deal, take advantage of the mail-in rebate and Google checkout.

What: Fantom Drives TitaniumII 250GB USB 2.0 hard drive How much: $60 AR Shipping: Free Where: Buy.com (via Dealhack) When: Through December 5 Click here for product overview.