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November 14, 2009 8:00 AM PST

Killer deals on BlackBerry, Droid, and Palm Pixi

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In the market for a new phone? You picked the right weekend to go shopping. I've got three pretty smokin' deals--something for everyone. Check 'em out:

• BlackBerry From November 14 to 20, Wal-Mart is offering a $100 gift card when you buy a BlackBerry. Eligible models include the AT&T Curve 8310, T-Mobile Pearl 8120, Sprint Curve 8330, and Verizon Storm 2. Given that some models are actually free (with two-year contract and activation, natch), you actually stand to make $100 on the deal. My buddy Dave over at Business Hacks has more details.

• Droid Forget that $149.99 deal on the Motorola Droid. From now until midnight, November 16, Overstock is offering the Droid for $119.99 shipped (plus activation and the obligatory two-year Verizon contract). Alternately, you can get the HTC Eris for just $19.99.

• Palm Pixi Normally $99.99 with a two-year Sprint contract, the Palm Pixi is available from Wirefly for just $24.99. (Actually, it will be available as of midnight Saturday.) If you've read any reviews of the new phone, you know it's pretty much a non-slider version of the Palm Pre. It also lacks Wi-Fi for some crazy reason. (What is it with Palm and Wi-Fi?!)

OK, phone fans, there you have it. My question for you: Will you pull the trigger on any of these deals? If so, which one(s)?

The following products mentioned are available.

On Sale Now: $199.99 - $599.99
View the latest prices for Motorola Droid (Verizon Wireless)

On Sale Now: $99.99
View the latest prices for HTC Droid Eris (Verizon Wireless)

On Sale Now: $99.99
View the latest prices for RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 - titanium (AT&T)

On Sale Now: $99.99
View the latest prices for RIM BlackBerry Curve 8310 - red (AT&T)

On Sale Now: $79.99
View the latest prices for RIM BlackBerry Pearl 8120 - titanium (T-Mobile)

On Sale Now: $49.99 - $300.00
View the latest prices for RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - titanium (Sprint)

On Sale Now: $49.99 - $749.99
View the latest prices for RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - red (Sprint)

On Sale Now: $49.99
View the latest prices for RIM BlackBerry Curve 8330 - inferno (Sprint)

On Sale Now: $99.99 - $529.99
View the latest prices for Palm Pixi (Sprint)

On Sale Now: $149.99 - $749.99
View the latest prices for Palm Pre (Sprint)

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About The Cheapskate

The best things in tech are cheap. "The Cheapskate" scours the Web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets, and all the other tech stuff that makes life worth living. Send your own cheapskate tips to thecheapskate@gmail.com. Rick is a member of the CNET Blog Network and is not an employee of CNET. Disclosure. Deals found on The Cheapskate are subject to availability, expiration, and other terms determined by sellers.

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