It turns out that his hobby 9to5Mac.com blog was always his favorite and in 2011 he went full time adding his Fortune Google followers to 9to5Google.com and adding the style and commerce component gadgetnewsonline.com gear and deals site. In 2013, Weintraub bought one of the Tesla’s first Model S EVs off the assembly line and so began his love affair with the Electric Vehicle and green energy which in 2014 turned into electrek.co.
In 2018, DroneDJ was born to cover the burgeoning world of drones and UAV’s led by China’s DJI.
From 1997-2007, Weintraub was a Global IT director and Web Developer for a number of companies with stints at multimedia and branding agencies in Paris, Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, Hong Kong, Madrid and London before becoming a publisher/blogger.
Seth received a bachelors degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the University of Southern California with a minor in Multimedia and Creative Technology in 1997. In 2004, he received a Masters from NYU’s Tisch School of the Art’s ITP program.
Hobbies: Weintraub is a licensed single engine private pilot, certified open water scuba diver and spent over a year traveling to 60 cities in 23 countries. Whatever free time exists is now guaranteed to his lovely wife and two amazing sons.
Best Stop Deals_sales via eBay is offering the (Open Box) Apple iPad Leather Smart Cover in Tan, model no. MD304LL/A , Black, model no. MD301LL/A, or Cream, model no. MD303LL/A, for $19.99 with free shipping. That’s around $40 under the best price we could find for this in any color. It secures to the 3rd- and 4th-generation iPad or iPad 2 with built-in magnets and can be folded into a keyboard stand. Expand Expanding Close
Amazon is offering the Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard K810 for $60 with free shipping. A total savings of 40% off the retail price of $100 and just a couple dollars above the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a refurbished unit (This deal is for new condition). The K810features Laser-etched backlit keys for precision typing even in low-light environments. Most notably, this keyboard connects to up to 3 Bluetooth devices and can switch between them with the click of a button. Compatible with all Bluetooth devices but has Windows-specific keys, the Mac version is available for $80. 9to5Mac reviewed the Mac version of this keyboard and praised the look/feel of the illuminated keys and ease of use thanks to the Easy-Swtich feature.
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Following the announcement at WWDC that the new Mac Pro’s will support 4K video, Amazon has available the Seiki Digital 50-Inch 4K UHD 120Hz LED HDTV for $965.99 Shipped. That’s $534 lower than the list price and the lowest we could find for the 4K HDTV. Easily connect your accessory components by utilizing the available multiple connections (including HDMI, VGA, Component, Audio, AV) incorporated in the HDTV.With greater image quality and vibrant details in a whopping 4K (3840 x 2160) resolution. Every detail is captured with even greater clarity than current high-definition 1080p displays, and every video plays smoothly with minimal pixilation and blurs, thanks to its 120Hz refresh rate and 6.5ms response time. Expand Expanding Close
The sound is so full that I can easily use it on a desktop and almost forget I’m not using my $200 Audyssey Lower East Side speakers or pop it in a rental car and don’t worry about getting your iPhone to work with a new car’s stereo. Speakerphone calls rival a conference room Polycom that costs 10x the price. This hits most of the sweet spots and I believe that a majority of people will find this the best option.
The UE‘s features include speakerphone functionality, multiple device access and an ultra-portable design. It’s not just 9to5Mac that loves the UE, 225 unique Amazon reviewers rate it 4.5 stars. Today’s deal is only valid on the black and black/blue color schemes.
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Amazon’s Deal of the Day today is the Roku LT streaming player for $39.00 with free shipping. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen since December for a new Roku which streams 720P HD content from Netflix, Amazon Video On Demand, Crackle, MLB, HBO, VUDU, Pandora, Flickr, and many other media apps. It comes with a remote and gets 4.5 star ratings from over 1000 reviewers.
A big draw of the Kindle Fire HD is it’s beautiful screen, “1280×800 HD display with polarizing filter and anti-glare technology for rich color and deep contrast from any viewing angle.” This tablet also features Dolby audio and dual-driver stereo speakers, 1.2 Ghz dual-core processor and a Front-facing HD camera for video calls. Deal ends 5/12 or when supplies are exhausted.
Audible’s online ‘book on tape’ service is alwaysgreat to check out and they provide a free book when you sign up using this link (new customers only). There is also a three month trial period.
Today only, Best Buy offers the Fujifilm FinePix JZ250 16-Megapixel Digital Camera in Black for $54.99 with free shipping. That’s a current price low by $35. It features a 3″ LCD, 8x optical zoom, dual image stabilization, 720p video recording, and face detection. Need an SD card for that? Good news!
Today only, Tiger Direct offers the 12 Watt Eagle Arion ET-AR302-BK 2.0 Soundstage Speakers – 3 Inch Drivers, 40Hz to 20kHz for $7.99 with $4.78 shipping. That’s 65% off of the $23 retail price and the lowest we could find.
Today only, Woot! offers the 3M Projector Sleeve for iPhone 4/4S with 35 ANSI Lumens and 100min battery for $79.99 and $5 shipping. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen by about $20 on this projector that slides onto a 30-Pin iOS device. Reviewers note that it works with iOS 4,5,6 and likely 7 and with Netflix, Hulu, YouTube and most other video streaming apps. They also note it works with iPod touch devices even if they don’t fit into the projector as snugly.
Tech.Woot!’s Deal of the Day today is the Vizio E420I-A1 42″ 1080p 120Hz LED Smart TV with Wi-Fi streaming apps for $369.99+$5 shipping (Refurbished). That’s over $100 less than we could find it elsewhere. It features a 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, Ethernet and 802.11 Wifi, USB port, 3 HDMI ports and much more.
Today only, 1SaleaDay has the Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio (refurb) for iPad for $49.99 and free shipping. This folio case stores iPads 2,3 and 4 in a protective case that also derives power from the sun through two solar panels. Once charged, the Bluetooth keyboard can be powered for two years even in total darkness.
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Sears.com has a pretty impressive RCA 39″ Class 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV model R39LB45RQ(refurb) bundled with an Alphaline Medium Tilt Wall Mount, Alphaline 6′ HDMI Cable and RCA 6 Swivel Outlet Surge Protector for $234.99+Free shipping or site to store. That’s about 70% off the normal price and easily the lowest price we’ve seen for a bundle of this nature. The TV retails for $499.
Also, Ebay has the Refurbished LG 32″ Class 720p 60Hz LCD HDTV for only $199.99 with free shipping. Get easy self-calibration with on-screen reference points for key picture quality elements such as black level, color, tint, sharpness and backlight levels. It has 2 HDMI, coax, and usb connections
Roberts Camera via eBay is again offering the Panasonic LUMIX 16MP Micro Digital Camera for only $200 with free shipping. This is the $50 less than the lowest price we’ve seen on the camera body only. Features include: 16 megapixels (near SLR quality, superior to standard point-and-shoots); 3″ touchscreen LCD; SD/SDHC card; 1080p HD video recording…
Daily Steals Mobile today has a 2 pack of Lightning cables for $8 with free shipping. That’s a significant price savings over Apple’s cables which are $19/each at 3 feet long. These cables aren’t MFI certified which saves the manufacturer significant costs. Expand Expanding Close
This sleek companion piece for your iPad comes in a black finish, and it combines a keyboard, cover, and stand into one nifty device. The keyboard lets you work faster with its comfortable design and handy shortcut keys, and also frees up screen space on iPad. The stand lets you prop up your iPad in either landscape or portrait view so you can work with your iPad at a perfect viewing angle, and the cover keeps your iPad screen safe so that you can feel comfortable using this device as it was meant to be used – on-the-go.
Today only, Best Buy offers the Logitech – M187 Wireless Optical Mini Mouse for $9.99 with free shipping. It features Optical technology, 2-button design with scrolling wheel, up to 32.8′ wireless range, nano receiver, ambidextrous design and USB connectivity. It is Mac and PC compatible and runs on AAA batteries.
Today only, Best Buy drops the price of the PNY – Metal Attaché 3 128GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive, model P-FD128ATTMT-GE to $59.99 with free shipping. That’s more than half off the $150 regular price and the lowest price we’ve seen for a 128GB USB stick from a reputable vendor. It features a capless sliding lever to help guard against damage and a metallic design which offers rugged durability.
1SaleaDay’s Deal of the Day is the Jabra FREEWAY Bluetooth In-Car Speakerphone (refurb) for $39.99 with free shipping. That’s a third of retail and half price of anywhere else we could find it. It features noise cancelation, fourteen hours of talk time/music streaming time, 40 days standby time, and car/USB charger, easy volume control and much more. It also doubles as a great speaker for listening to music when you’re on the go.
Woot’s Daily Deal is the Hisense 40K360 40″ 1080p LED HDTV (refurbished) for $249.99 with $5 shipping. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on a slim profile 40-inch LED 1080P display with HDTV tuner. It features 3 HDMI inputs including MHL enabled for Roku Sticks, VGA and RCA inputs, 50,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio and Energy Star compliance. 90-day Woot warranty applies.
Today only, Woot! has the 64GB iPad Mini in black, refurbished model MD530LL/A, for $449.99 with $5 shipping. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen on a 64GB iPad Mini (Apple charges $529 new, $489 for Refurbished). This 0.3″-thick tablet weighs 0.7 lbs. and features an Apple A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 7.9″ 1024×768 LED-backlit touchscreen LCD, 802.11n wireless, Bluetooth 4.0, accelerometer, compass, up to 10 hours of battery life, and iOS 6. It comes with a 90-day Woot! warranty. Expand Expanding Close
