All Deals

For a user, Bargain Bob has found a Nokia 6260 leather case on Ebay for $1.99 plus $1.99 for shipping. This is the lowest price we could find for a case for this accessible cell phone. NOte: This link goes to astore listing on Ebay. If the item is already sold when you try it, links to more of the same case from this seller should show up on that page.

Batteries Plus takes 10% off your entire order using the link in this post. Also, get free shipping on orders of $50 or more. Batteries Plus sells batteries for everything from watches to laptops.

Capital Accessibility has announced price increases for their Owasys 22C Screenless Cell Phone. The phone will cost $50 more starting in January, with a new retail price of $549.95. The $199.95 price for a phone with a two-year service contract from T-Mobile rises to $249.95, and the current $249.95 offer for a phone with a one-year contract from T-Mobile will no longer be available. Prices do not include shipping. The Owasys 22C is a fully-accessible screenless cell phone with basic functionality that works with providers like Cingular and T-Mobile.

A seller has listed a used Optacon on Ebay with a current bid of $36. The item is advertised as having a battery that won't hold a charge, but this unit may be repairable. Read the auction closely before making a decision. Auction ends the morning of December 29.

Freedom Scientific's competitive trade-in program, where Braille Note and Voice Note users can trade their units in for deeply discounted Pac mates, ends December 29. Trade in a qualifying Humanware product and get a PAC Mate BX400 and QX400 speech-only unit for $700,
a PAC Mate BX420 and QX420 20-cell braille unit for $1,500,
or a PAC Mate BX440 and QX440 40-cell braille unit for $2,250. This is over half off retail, and an especially good deal for Voice Note users who want a PDA with a braille display, that is, of course, if they want to switch to a Pac Mate.

We liked Google's idea of making each search result into a heading, so we've done the same here. You can now use heading navigation commands, H in both Jaws and Window-Eyes, to jump through the list of deals on the home page and in search results. If you have ideas for other accessibility improvements, please let us know.

We just mentioned the JBL OnTour Portable Speaker System for $29.99 at Amazon.com. Today, it fell to $23.99. Since it's fallen below $25, you'll need to add a small item to your cart to get free shipping. We still couldn't find this item for less elsewhere. This speaker system plugs into your MP3 player, Bookport, or other audio device and includes a sliding door cover and A/C adapter. Update: THis item is now sold out at this price.

Amazon.com has Next by Michael Crichton unabridged on audio CD for $32.97. This is the lowest price we could find for this book by about a buck. Shipping is free. From the description, "Is a loved one missing some body parts? Are blondes becoming extinct? Is everyone
at your dinner table of the same species? Humans and chimpanzees differ in only 400 genes; is that why a chimp fetus resembles a human being? And should that worry us? There's a new genetic cure for drug addiction--is it worse than the disease?" Of note, the downloadable version of the book is also available from Amazon for $20.67.

For members, Blind Mice Mart will give you a $10 gift card for every $50 in gift cards purchased by December 24. Becoming a Blind Mice Member is free. Gift cards can be purchased in $10, $25, and $50 increments. Blind Mice Mart sells accessible products for the blind as well as housewares, crafts, and novelties.

Amazon.com has the JBL OnTour Portable Speaker System for $29.99 with free shipping. We couldn't find this item for less elsewhere. This speaker system plugs into your MP3 player, Bookport, or other audio device and includes a sliding door cover and A/C adapter.

Amazon.com has the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC for $1,699.99. Now, take an additional $100 off for a price of $1,599.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could find for this ultraportable computer. This computer is similar in size to the OQO and is more powerful, with an Intel Core Solo 1.2GHZ processor, 40GB hard drive, 1GB memory, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, USB 2.0, speaker, and support for Cingular's broadband network. Use a docking cable to plug in other devices. Rebate ends January 16.

The seller of the used Pac-Mate BNS with a memory card on Ebay that we mentioned yesterday has dropped the price to $700. This is around $300 less than refurbished models from Freedom Scientific direct. The item is advertised as in working condition. The shipping price is not listed. Auction ends December 29.

A seller has listed a used Pac-Mate BNS with a memory card on Ebay for $900. This is slightly less than refurbished models from Freedom Scientific direct. The item is advertised as in working condition. The shipping price is not listed. Auction ends December 26.

Amazon.com has the Sony Vaio VGN-UX280P Micro PC for $1,699.99. With free shipping, it's the lowest price we could find for this ultraportable computer. This computer is similar in size to the OQO and is more powerful, with an Intel Core Solo 1.2GHZ processor, 40GB hard drive, 1GB memory, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, USB 2.0, speaker, and support for Cingular's broadband network. Use a docking cable to plug in other devices. Of note, a mail-in rebate cuts an additional $100 off the price, though you must order by December 19 to get it.

As a reader notes, QVC has the Surfboard Voice Interactive Remote Control for $34.27. With about $5 for shipping, that's the lowest price we've seen for a Surfboard voice-activated remote control by about $30. This remote allows you to use voice prompts to control most tV's, VCR's, cable boxes, and DVD players.

Amazon.com has Touch the Sun, a NASA Braille Book, for $26.60. That's $8 off retail and the lowest price we could find for this book. This book features tactile, full-color illustrations for astronomy lovers and is usable by both the blind and sighted.

TX Micro has a USB 2.0 2.5-inch hard drive enclosure for $5.88. With about $6 for shipping, it's one of the lowest-priced enclosures we could find for a laptop-sized hard drive. Note: As of this writing, there were 30 in stock, so this will probably sell out soon.

Geeks.com has a USB Voice Over IP phone for $39.95. A mail-in-rebate, coincidentally for $39.95, makes this phone free. Add about $7 for shipping. This Handset works with Skype, Vonage, MSN Messenger, and other voice applications. Essentially, it acts as another sound card so you can separate your screen reader or other audio from your phone calls. Rebate ends December 31.

The American Printing House for the Blind is offering 30% off their Art History Through Touch and Sound series. Each title includes a book with full-color images of famous artworks, accompanied by tactile representations of each artwork. Example titles include: Art of Ancient Egypt, Greek Art, and European Modernism, all for $69.00 after the discount. Sale ends March 31, 2007.

It is now possible for you to add our new Blind Search to your website. Simply cut and paste the search box code we've provided to allow your visitors to search dozens of blindness-related websites. Select the link on this post to get the code and learn more.