Bargain Moose

NCIX has a great deal on a 2-bay NAS box, for $100 off the regular price of $229.99, until November 16, while quantities last.

• Get backup peace of mind with the Thecus 2 Bay SATA NAS Box for only $129.99

• Discount: $100 off
• Coupon Code: 63974-1282
• Expiry: 16th, November 2011

NAS stands for Network Attached Storage, and a NAS box lets you add hard drives to your network, usually in a RAID configuration—meaning you also have redundant copies of your data, so if one of the backup drives fails the other one will still preserve your information. With this powerful device you can duplicate all the data on all the computers on your home network, or create a media server so that your movies and music are stored in one central location.

Proper backup is like long underwear during a Canadian winter: it may not be sexy but it will sure save your butt when you need it to.

I own a similar NAS drive (that cost me almost $300 a year ago) and preach their benefits to all who will listen. This is one of the lowest prices I’ve seen for a 2-bay NAS box. If you don’t already have a backup strategy that’s working for you, pick up this inexpensive NAS and protect your precious data.

This is an NCIX coupon code which will get you free shipping on your order of $100 or more!

Click here to use the NCIX coupon code online

• Coupon Code: freeshipping4all
• Discount: Free shipping on a $100 spend
• Expires: After 2000 uses, or 27th June 2010

I tested it out on a copy of Microsoft Office, where the shipping cost was $5.99, and it reduced that to zero.

I’ve never seen a free shipping promotion from NCIX Canada before, so I thought I would make sure to post this one up on the blog.

TigerDirect are also offering free shipping on a $100 spend this weekend, and I think NCIX are their closest competition when it comes to Canadian computer parts. Of course NCIX sell more than just parts, they sell various electronics too, so it could be worth a browse. Check out the Grand Slam savings event…

This is a NCIX coupon code which gets you discounted shipping from their website. Here are the details:

Click here to use the NCIX coupon code online

• Coupon Code: 103009HSC
• Discount: $3 shipping
• Min spend: $50
• Expires: 1st November 2009

So use it today if you need to!

I did it on a test order, and it knocked $7 discount off my shopping cart. The standard shipping fee is $10, so the NCIX coupon code brings it down to only $3 – not too bad.

In case you get a bit confused like I was, the slot for the coupon code is at the top right of your shopping cart, before you enter all your payment details.

From now until the 20th of October 2009, NCIX is having a “Barrel Busting Savings” sale. If you are in need of computers or computer related items, it is definitely worth checking out.

• Click here to see the NCIX Canada sale

Items on offer range from components for your computer, to rechargeable batteries. Here are a few of the special offers:

• Sanyo Eneloop Rechargeable Battery AA 4 Pack for only $9.99 – these eneloop batteries are excellent. They are the only rechargeable batteries that I ever use any more.

• HP Mini netbook (110-1030CA Intel Atom N270 1GB 160GB 10.1IN 1024X576 Webcam Windows XP Home Netbook) for only $279.99 – a decent price for a little HP netbook. There are only 41 left as I write this though.

• Casio Exilim Card EX-S5SR Digital Camera Silver (10.1MP 3X Optical Zoom) for only $95.87. This little digital camera is reconditioned, so that might be why it is a great price. However, it still comes with a 1 year warranty, so that’s handy.

• Canon Pixma MP480 Clr Inkjet (Printer scanner copied device) for only $48.99 – only 28 left, selling out fast.

Similar to the NCIX deal last Easter, they have once again brought back the free shipping option when you purchase a $10 gift card with your order!

• Click here to order online @ NCIX Canada

How it works:

If you’re buying something from NCIX and the shipping costs more than $10 anyway, then you might as well take the $10 gift card instead. You’d be spending less on your current order, plus you’ll have a $10 credit for a future order. Alternatively, you can give the gift card to someone as a present.

Don’t forget to check out the NCIX weekly specials too, as there can sometimes be excellent bargains in there!

This is not a blog post for the technophobes! If you have a fear of electronics, look away now! NCIX.com is having an Easter Sale, between the 8^th and 14^th April, 2009.

First of all, here’s the main reason why I am blogging about NCIX. If you’re buying some computer parts or electronics there, sometimes the shipping can be a little bit steep. There’s a track for you to get free shipping on ANY order though – just add one of their $10 gift cards to your cart.

• Click here to see the $10 gift card deal @ NCIX Canada.

If you were going to be spending $10 or more on those shipping fees anyway, then why not just throw the gift card into your cart instead? It means you can then use it towards a future purchase, or even give it to family or friends who need to make an order. For example, I added a Benq 24” widescreen monitor to my cart, costing $300. Shipping was $19.88 anyway, so it makes hella more sense to just add the $10 gift card and get free shipping on your total order instead!

Secondly, NCIX Canada has a really decent Easter sale on there as well. Let’s see if I can mention a few hot bargains for you.

• Need some more RAM for your underperforming computer? This Crucial Ballistix 2GB kit is only $9.99 after a $40 manufacturer’s rebate! If you don’t mind rebates, you can really score yourself a bargain here. I’ve never had a problem with mail-in rebates – just be sure to stick to the exact letters of the T&Cs and you should be good.

• If you need some extra storage space for your desktop PC, check out this deal on the Western Digital Caviar 640GB internal hard drive. It’s only $64.99!! I think my internal hard drives are only 500GB, and they’re slowly filling up… I’m going to need to upgrade soon myself!!

• How about a Logitech Quickcam Pro 9000 Webcam for only $89.99!? Perfect for sending love and kisses to your international internet virtual lover. I’ve price compared, and this webcam is $100+ everywhere else, so it’s a nice price from NCIX. There are only 20 left as I am writing this, so grab it while you can.

There are quite a few more deals on the easter sale pages, these are just a few.

• Click here to browse more Easter electronics offers @ NCIX Canada.

I don’t normally post “techie” kind of deals, but I do think this one is worth mentioning on the blog. Popular Canadian technology retailer NCIX have offered a nice deal on this Samsung CLP-310 Colour Laser Printer. The price is $109.98 and they are also offering free ground shipping!!

If you’ve been thinking of a new printer, this seems to be a great deal for an entry level color laser printer.

I actually have a mono laser printer, and it’s excellent. If you currently use an inkjet, I highly recommend changing over to a laser printer asap!! The cost of refills and ink cartridges on inkjet printers can be astronomical.

Although it can sometimes be costly to replace the toner in a laser printer… but it lasts sooooo much longer. I have no exact figures here, but I haven’t replaced the toner in my printer in over a year! When I used an inkjet, I was replacing those silly colour cartridges every few months.

I think this deal is today only at NCIX, so don’t hesitate!

If you’re buying from NCIX anyway, check out their current sale. They have quite a few great bargains, from 2GB Kingston SD flash cards for $5.99 to  Samsung 22” monitors for $199.98! As you’re getting free shipping anyway, check their site for more offers.

Thanks for the image Nathan Gallagher.

UPDATE – expired!

This is a good deal, but there aren’t many left. Grab it while you can!! $89.99 is a good price for Seagate external storage, for a 500GB hard disk. What makes this deal hotter though is that fact that NCIX are giving free shipping too – something I have rarely seen them do!

Just on a side note, NCIX Canada also have a promotion on at the minute offering $5 shipping on orders of $200 or more.

I recently bought myself an external hard drive, to back up all important the documents I have on my desktop and laptop. It’s very handy, I just plug it into the USB slot on my Dell monitor and simply drag and drop the files!

You never know when your internal hard drive might give up the ghost, so backing up often is a great idea.

- Anna