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Comments on: Add 2.1-channel speakers to your laptop for $19.99

Logitech's 15-watt AudioHub speaker system doubles as a powered USB hub. It usually sells for around $100.

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by peteyboy84 October 13, 2008 7:41 AM PDT
Hey Rick, great deal! The minimum shipping from TigerDirect is $13.90 but if you look on the Amazon link you supplied, you will see that they are offering it for $19.99 as well with shipping of $9.89. Save another $4. I'm not sure if these shipping prices are just for my location, but I'm guessing it would still be cheaper regardless of the shipping address.
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by MakaiOokami October 13, 2008 9:10 AM PDT
It'd be a good idea to buy a cheap music cd or dvd or something because I think 25 dollars gives you free shipping. So even better savings are applicable.
by rickbroida October 13, 2008 10:08 AM PDT
Good catch! I saw that Amazon's listing was serviced by TigerDirect, but didn't realize you could get a better shipping rate. Definitely the way to go...
by Yurtrash October 13, 2008 9:10 AM PDT
But you must consider that TigerDirect, in my opinion, is a scum suckung piece of S**T company that regularly cheats it customers. TD has routinely been under assault by various authorities and I don't believe has come out on top in any instance.

It would be best if companies such as this went away completely. Ask how they can offer a piece of equipment so much more cheaply. It probably is because they will require you to use their rebate programs. The rebate programs are the sleaziest part of the company and you would can count on not actually getting the rebate because of some bureaucratic issue either real or imaging. (e.g. your request was made using blue ink and is therefore unacceptable.)
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by rickbroida October 13, 2008 10:08 AM PDT
FWIW, there's no rebate required with this offer.
by dude7895 October 13, 2008 12:27 PM PDT
I've used the rebate services from TD 4-5 times and have gotten the money back each time. I even bought a used laptop from them ($399) 3 years ago and it still runs fine. Maybe you should give examples of problems with rebates before you post a comment.
by NorthWakeDad October 14, 2008 4:43 AM PDT
I have not had problems with Tiger Direct's rebate program, either. Great find, Rick, Thanks.
by she_loves_the_tech November 8, 2008 12:54 PM PST
Took advantage of this offer! So glad I did. It's a huge improvement from the built-in speaker. Gets loud enough to throw a party in my dorm room ;)

Thanks for posting this one Rick!
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