It isn’t black Friday but it is a Friday so I guess that counts. Actually it’s Saturday now, but that doesn’t matter, it’s Friday all weekend long at Tiger Direct Canada!

• Click here to check out the deals @ TigerDirect.ca

This is another mixed bag sale so here are a few good deals for you to feast your eyes upon:

• WD 1TB SATA Desktop Hard Drive - Was $99.99 – Save $20.02 – Now $79.97
• Toshiba Satellite 14″ Core i3 - Was $799.99 - Save $200 – Now $599.99
• Garmin Nuvi 2595LMT Auto GPS - Was 229.97 Save $30 – Now $199.97
• AMD Quad-Core 4GB DDR3 PC Kit – Was $379.99 – Save $120 – Now $259.99

There are a lot of good deals here and they have a good range of products that should appeal to everyone. If you are a PC builder, you can find something in this sale. If you can be bothered to build your own and just want to pick up a new computer, you can find it here. If you aren’t even looking for a computer but you just need some gadgety goodness, you can find it here.

I think it’s a good thing that companies put on these sales all the time but I don’t get why they need a reason. I understand if it’s a season. Christmas sale, back-to-school sale, easter sale. I get that. A September black Friday sale, though? They’re just throwing words together now! The ones that really make me wonder are the signs in front of chain stores in the mall.  They have amazing ad campaign that consist of a navy blue piece of cardboard with short shorts all over it and emblazoned across it is the Magna Carta of advertising… “The Short Shorts Sale!” *sigh* It makes me wonder if they actually had a bunch of marketing execs sitting around a table for weeks trying to figure out how we can sell more one inch long skirts to six year olds this summer.

But you know what, all my complaining aside, if I wanted a smokin’ hot deal on some smokin’ hot short shorts this summer, I’d know where to go. So maybe I should just calm down and pretend that these companies don’t try to advertise at me and instead they are all sending me formally written letters expounding upon the benefits of their stellar sales.

What do you think? Are you sick of phony reasons to have sales and ad campaigns that don’t make any sense? Let me know in the comments. BargainMoose loves you!

(Expires: 30th August, 11:00 PM ET)

TigerDirect Canada is having a clearance sale to… I dunno… make room in their online store? Regardless of the reason, there are some great deals here so go on, start buying stuff! You know you wanna!

• Click here to check out the September Clearance deals @ TigerDirect.a

The deals here are quite varied, ranging from RAM to TVs to Hard Drives to full systems. Here are a few of the deals you can get:

• Asus Pro 14″ Core i5 Laptop – Was $1099.99 – Save $500 – Now $599.99
  
• Logitech M325 Wireless Mouse – Was 34.99 – Save $20.02 – Now $14.97
• Haier 26″LED HDTV – Was $299.99 – Save $110.02 – Now $189.97
• ASUS 3rd Gen Core i7 Desktop PC – Was $1099.99 – Save $130 – Now $969.99 + FREE SHIPPING!
  

They’re calling this an End of the Month sale, so I’m going to say that this sale goes until the end of the month, but there are some items that have their own expiry date. Make sure if you’re eyeing something and aren’t sure if you’re going to get it, that you check the expiry date. It could go back to regular price early.

This really is a mixed bag of products. You can get a little of everything. I did notice that they seem to have a lot of lower-end products in this sale. I’m not sure why that is, but it’s not a bad thing. I think there is a place for low-end products in everyone’s budget.

There is a house I drive by on my way home from work and whoever owns it has a little shed/workshop out front with a TV in it. I only know this because the shed has a window in it and I can see him watching CBC news as I drive by. I always wonder if he is worried that someone is going to break in and steal it, or that during the winter (yes, he is out there in the winter, this shed has a chimney!) the cold will damage it. This is the kind of person who lower-end products are for. If someone breaks in and steals his Haier branded TV or it gets damaged from an errant hammer, it isn’t a huge deal because it only cost $190. Now I know that $200 isn’t insignificant for a lot of people, but if you must have a TV in your shed, you might as well have a $200 model instead of a $500 model.

(Expires: Unknown, various)

TigerDirect Canada has a triple deal for you this labour day weekend! Laptops and gift cards and upgrades, oh my!

• Click here to get your new Lenovo laptop @ TigerDirect.ca

This deal is available on a bunch of Lenovo laptops. A lot of them are on sale, some of them are not. These are some of the sales:

• Lenovo IdeaPad Z580 15.6″ Notebook w/ Intel Core i7  2.9GHz, 4GB, 500GB – Was $791.99 – Save  $142 – Now $649.99
• Lenovo IdeaPad U310 13.3″ Notebook w/ Intel Core i3 1.8GHz, 4GB, 500GB, 32GB SSD – Was $749.99 – Save $80 – Now $669.99
• Lenovo Essential G575 15.6″ Notebook w/ AMD Dual-Core 1.65GHz, 2GB, 320GB, AMD Radeon HD – Was $399.99 – Save $100 – Now $299.99

I love these “free money” deals. Getting a gift card for the store you are purchasing the product from is fine but not as useful as a Visa (Or MasterCard or AMEX or Diners Club, we don’t take sides here at Bargainmoose) gift card. You can use these cards almost anywhere that Visa is accepted.  My dad gets these for me and my wife for birthdays and generally there is one taped to another one of our Christmas gifts. I absolutely love getting them because, honestly, sometimes it’s hard to think of something you want or need. I like being able to buy something for myself whenever I want.

On top of the Visa gift cards, which I clearly like, you get a free upgrade to Windows 8 and some good laptop deals. I’ve been noticing a lot of these economy laptops. Things like the $300 laptop I listed up there. These are an interesting subset of laptops. The marketing is such that the company wants us, the buying public, to think of a laptop as one an essential appliance. You buy a house and with it you have to get a fridge, a stove, a microwave and a laptop. Now that might seem absurd and, truthfully,it is but at prices like these, it kind of makes sense. Even if you have a desktop, why not have a laptop kicking around?

I’m of the opinion that, at this price, buying a laptop as a guest computer isn’t a bad idea. I know there have been times that I’ve been visiting someone without my computer and really wished I had it while we watched a movie or BBQ’d. It’d be nice to whip out their guest computer. All that being said, some people don’t have the money for their own laptop, let alone a guest laptop. At $300, a laptop becomes much more feasible.

(Expires: 3rd September 2012)

Need a computer now but don’t want to break the bank to upgrade later? Bargainmoose has got the hookups.

• Windows 7 to Windows 8 Upgrade for $14.99

Microsoft is really running after Apple lately and this offer is just one of the ways they are doing it. If you buy a qualifying PC between 2nd, June 2012 and 31st, January 2013, you can get a super cheap upgrade to Windows 8. You should read through their Program Information and their FAQ just to make sure you get the deal. If you want to make it real safe though, buy a PC directly through the Microsoft upgrade offer on a computer store website. That way you make sure the products you are looking at are eligible.

Lucky for you we have one of those links for you right here. Tiger Direct has a section with all the eligible products.

• Windows 8 Upgrade deal @ Tiger Direct

I’m not going to lie to you beautiful people. Microsoft and I haven’t seen eye-to-eye for quite a while. I can, however, admit it when they come out with a product that isn’t trash. Windows 7 is certainly not trash. That being said, there is always a time to move on. In all honesty, based on what I’ve seen, I probably wont upgrade my wife’s computer to Windows 8.

You know what though? I sit atop my elitist nerd tower and cast judgement upon the non-elitist nerds. My opinion and moral hang-ups aren’t yours so maybe you really want Windows 8 and that’s fine. If you do, seriously, get all up on this deal.

(Expires: 31st, January 2013)

If you are on a budget and really want a new flat screen TV, check out this deal at TigerDirect Canada. Get a Seiki 42″ Class LED HDTV for only $399.97 after discount and mail-in rebate.

• Click here to get a 42″ TV for $400 @ TigerDirect

You will pay $449.97 up front, but after you send in the $50 mail-in rebate the TV will have just cost you $399.97 + tax. You will also have to pay for shipping. I priced shipping out to the wilds of Alberta and it was just under $39 for me. That isn’t bad for a TV that weighs around 45 lbs. However, surely it will be cheaper to the East.

• Click here to read more about the mail-in rebate
• Click here to print your mail-in rebate

There are a couple reviews of this product so far:

This TV is perfect. I love it. The price is good. The shape is good, thin and sharp. The picture is good, the sound is good. With this price, that’s unbeatable. I watch it today for couple hours. No problem.

Great product. As always I’m very satisfied with the products and service from here. Awesome picture quality after a few adjustments in the picture interface.

They both give the TV a 5/5 star rating.

Expiry: 12th, July 2012

This is a refurbished deal on the Pandigital SuperNova RR80B455 Internet Tablet – it’s down from $139.97 to only $99.97 when you apply the coupon code below.

Click here to get the tablet deal @ TigerDirect.ca

• Coupon Code: DIZ64285
• Discount: $40 off Pandigital SuperNova
• Expires: 2nd July 2012

Shipping depends on the weight of the product and where you live. A test order to Ontario showed the shipping cost was about $7, so that’s pretty reasonable too.

Quick specs:

• Android 2.3 OS
• 8″ Multi-Touch (600×800 res)
• 512MB Memory
• 4GB Storage
• Dual Webcams (meaning you can make face to face video calls).
• Limited warranty 3 months for parts and 3 months for labour

To be honest, I am quite amazed at how low of a price that you can pick up tablets these days. I think this would be a good starter tablet for someone who has never used one before and is interested in trying out a portable device like this without jumping in at the deep end in buying a new iPad for $519+. While it only has a 3 month warranty and that’s not fantastic, it’s still a good price for an entry level device.

TigerDirect Canada has a great little Roots Classic Computer Backpack on sale for $14.99 + shipping

• Click here to pick up a white & black Roots Backpack

The backpack fits up to a 15.6″ laptops it it’s internal padded sleeve. It also features:

• Special MP3 player pouch with external headphone port
• Ergonomically designed shoulder straps and molded padded back

Shipping prices range depending on what provide you are in. I think this is a good deal because your average good quality backpack is going to cost you upwards of $40 at least. Even Targus backpacks start at $30 or so, and Roots tends to be better than Targus in my opinion. So a Roots Backpack for $14.99 + shipping is a pretty darn good deal!

Expiry: Unknown

Here’s an eco-friendly 2TB HDD from Seagate, with a wallet-friendly price from Bargainmoose. It’s down from $119.99 to $99.99.

• Click here to get the Seagate Barracuda 2TB Hard Drive @ Tiger Direct now
  

The deal is $15 off plus another $5 discount for using the Tiger Direct coupon code WIND61390 at checkout.

Oh, the green movement. How you’ve come to take over the world! Good for you, green movement. Other than the great price on this drive, its big selling point is that it is a “green” hard drive. Here are the details on the greenness of this drive straight from Seagate.

• Up to 20% faster than other eco-friendly internal hard drives
• Up to 44% less power consumption than standard desktop drives
• Optimized performance with available 64MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s interface
• SmartAlign™ technology for easy migration to the new Advanced Form at 4K sector standard

Not much to talk about other than those points I just outlined. One thing to keep in mind is that, even though they play it down, this drive will not perform as well as non “green” drives. If a super high performance drive is what you want, you might not want this. Its primary use would just be to store files as opposed to running  applications or an operating system. That being said, the ordinary user will not notice a massive difference between this drive and a faster one.

Regarding shipping, it should be pretty reasonable, showed as $6 for me.

As far as the deal itself, I chose to post this because of the floods in Thailand which caused hard drive shortages and huge price jumps recently. A $100 hard drive, while not an amazing deal on the face, will have an effect on anyone who has been hard drive shopping in the past months, since they would have seen much higher prices. It is more of a deal based on psychological perception of price as opposed to more common “wow, what’s an amazing deal” deal which evokes a more visceral reaction. I’m a deal philosopher!

(Expires: 20th May 2012)

BOOM! (free) HEADSHOT! TigerDirect.ca has a gaming mouse for free with a rebate – FREE (Was $19.99). You still pay shipping and taxes, of course, but it’s still a great deal even so.

• UClick here to get your Ultra U12-40867 Optical Gaming Mouse now

We’re always trying to get the best deals available for you and there isn’t a much better deal than free. Shipping and tax on a test order to Ontario came to about $10, so that’s all you’re going to pay for this mouse.

This is a wired optical mouse with 6 buttons and an accuracy of 2200/dpi. It’s made by ultra who, to be honest, I’ve never heard of. You probably shouldn’t expect the same experience as a $125 logitech mouse, so if you are a real hardcore PC gamer you might not want to use this product as your main mouse. Then again, you are on bargainmoose so maybe you don’t want to or can’t shell out all that money for a mouse. This would even be a good mouse for day to day use or for someone who is a gamer but doesn’t need to be able to snipe 15 Nazis in the left eye from 800 meters in under 2.4 seconds.

Regardless of how you use this mouse, it’s a great deal and you almost can’t pass it up. It’d be worth it to pick one up and leave it in your drawer until your current mouse breaks. Just be aware that this is a rebate so you need to pay the price up front and the company will reimburse you for the cost once you mail the rebate papers in.

(Expires: 28th May 2012)

Tiger Direct Canada has an awesome deal our right now.  Pick up this silicon iPad case free after mail in rebate.

• Click here to get this deal @ Tiger Direct Canada

• Click here to get the mail in rebate making this item free

I love getting freebies and this is a good one.  The price of this iPad case is just $9.97, which I think is already a great price.  Once you buy it, fill out the mail in rebate and follow the instructions. Tiger Direct will send you a prepaid American Express card in the amount of $10 to be used anywhere that takes American Express. There appears to be no tax and no shipping on this!

Here is the fine print for this deal:

• This rebate MUST be postmarked within 30 days of purchase.
• This rebate is in CAD currency and may be paid with a prepaid reward card.
• NOTE: Limit One (1) rebate per qualifying rebate offer, per person, billing address, company, household

We have the new iPad and the accessories for these devices can really add up.  It is awesome when you find a deal like this for a free accessory.  I checked out many of the reviews and this case got really good ratings.  The only issue is that it will not fit the new iPad, only the first and second one.  Even though it didn’t fit the new iPad, people said they were buying it anyway because it is a free gift to hold onto and give away to someone that has the 1 or 2.  You can pick this up for free and cross someone off your Christmas list already!

(Expiry: 30th May 2012)

UPDATE – there are now shipping charges which were not evident at time of writing.

Shop Tiger Direct Canada for forty hot deals under $40. Prices are slashed up to 86% off on computer accessories, electronics and more.

• Click here to shop this sale @ Tiger Direct Canada

One of the fantastic bargains features in this sale is on Dragon Home 11.5 Naturally Speaking Software for just $14.99 (reg. $60.99). This deal combines both a rebate and a coupon code to give you $46 off the regular price! The coupon code below can be entered at checkout to save $26 and the mail in rebate will save you an additional $20 off.

• Discount: $26 off
• Coupon Code: FJH59230
• Expires: 22nd April, 2012

This software transforms your words into text, perfect for slow typers or anyone who multi-tasks, allowing you to type, hands free!

In this box you also get the upgrade to the 11.5 Edition that can even turn your iPhone into a wireless microphone. You can even post to Facebook and Twitter by voice!

The Nuance Dragon Home 11.5 Naturally Speaking Software – Speech Recognition, works with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, as well as Windows Server 2003 and 2008 Support.

Check out the latest Tiger Direct Coupon Codes in our coupon section!

Expires: 22nd April, 2012

If you’ve been considering buying a new laptop computer for home use, there’s a really sweet offer on this mid-range Asus N53SV-XV1 over on Tigerdirect.ca. The price of the laptop is $799.97.

• Click here to get the Asus laptop @ Tigerdirect.ca now

There are a few things about the Asus deal that make this a good bargain. A quick run-down of the main items in the specification which might be of interest to you:

1-Year Warranty / 1-Year Accidental Damage: One feature that really stands out is the 1 year warranty – which also includes accidental damage! We don’t often see a deal on a piece of portable technological equipment that includes coverage for accidental damage as part of the cost price. You usually have to pay a premium for that kind of service. It’s one of the reasons why we’re mentioning the Asus laptop deal here too – many Bargainmoosers have families, so it would give you a little extra protection if you were concerned about the safety of your laptop around young kids.

500GB HDD: A 500GB hard drive isn’t HUGE, but it’s good enough to get you started. And anyways, you can always find good deals on external hard drives if you need a little more space.

15.6″ Full HD Display & 1920 x 1080 resolution: Good resolution for this – I have the same resolution on my 15″ Sony Vaio and the picture quality is amazing, excellent quality screen. Here’s a tip: if you’ve got something online you want to watch, maybe a movie on Youtube, or something you’ve downloaded to the laptop, you can hook it up to the TV screen and watch it there. We do this with a HDMI cable in our house, and it works a treat.

(Expiry unknown)

It pays to check out our  hot deals forum because today I found this great deal there.  Get a free wireless Logitech mouse from TigerDirect after mail in rebate valued at $20.

• Click here to get this deal from TigerDirect Canada

• Click here for the mail in rebate

From now until 10th March you can get this deal. We have a logitech wireless mouse at our house and I just love it.  This Logitech wireless mouse is priced at just $19.97 and TigerDirect has a mail in rebate out right now for $20 off this mouse.  That makes this mouse absolutely free! This mail in rebate is valid for 1 person per household per company per address and the mail in rebate must be post marked within 30 days of the date of purchase on the receipt.  When I put this mouse into my cart I wanted to see if the deal was still worth it with shipping and handling.  I live in Calgary and the shipping and handling was just $5.93.  It may vary from place to place.

Thank yo to mooser 59abbot in our hot deals forum for letting us know about this deal!

(Expiry: 10th March 2012)

TigerDirect has a really awesome deal right now on a 42″ 3D LED HDTV.  It is on sale for just $799.99 (regular price is $1,099.99) and it includes 4 sets of 3D glasses.

• Click here to get this deal from TigerDirect

Here are some details for this deal:

• 42” LCD screen; enjoy your favorite movies in 1080p HD on a large display
• 1920 x 1080 resolution; playback content with high-quality details
• 5ms response time; seamless display of animations
• USB, PC, Composite and HDMI inputs; enjoy entertainment from a variety of devices
• Includes four pairs of 3D glasses

I did some price comparisons for this deal and found that TigerDirect has the absolute best price out there for this TV.  I found the same TV at Radio Shack for $1,099.99.  I also found it at Nextag for $1,106.93. That is almost $400 more than the one at TigerDirect.  It seems like all the big action movies and even Disney and kids movies are coming out in 3D now.  If you have never watched a 3D movie before it is an awesome experience.  This TV is a great deal for regular watching but when you add in that you can watch 3D movies that just sweetens this deal!

(Expiry: Limited time offer)

This is a deal from Tigerdirect for the George Foreman GR180VP Grill – it’s only $19.97!

• Click here to buy your George Foreman grill @ Tigerdirect now

I checked the shipping charge, and it was about $8 (will depend on where you live). But even including shipping, that’s still a good price for the George Foreman GR180VP Grill.

This George Foreman grill has previously been on sale at $49.99 at Tigerdirect.

One bugbear you might have with this grill is that it doesn’t have removable plates (but at this price, you can’t have everything). Even so, it still has very good ratings on Tigerdirect. One of the customer reviews makes a very good point:

It is very good for making fast lunches and dinners without having to set up my barbaque or heat up my house with the oven.

I’ve never used a George Foreman grill myself, but I’ve been thinking about it. As the fat is running away from the food, and there would be less fat content in the finished cooked product, does that mean the food is going to be less tasty? I was frying up some burgers last night, watching them sizzle in their lovely fattening juices, and can’t imagine cooking them any other way. They tasted super.

What do you think? Do you use one of these? Do you find the food is just as tasty, or not quite as good as it used to be?