Accessories Deals, Sales, and News

Newegg offers the Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Over-the-Ear Headphones for $79.95. Apply coupon code VISACHECKOUT and pay with Visa Checkout to drop it to $71.95. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's also $8 under the best price we could find for a used one; this one's new.) They feature a frequency response of 8Hz to 25kHz, 64 ohms impedance, and up to 32dB of ambient noise attenuation.

Amazon takes up to 70% off a selection of headphones during its Fall Outlet Event. Plus, Prime members receive free shipping. (Non-members can spend $35 or more to qualify for free shipping; otherwise, it starts at around $5.) Click the provided link to see all headphones currently on sale.

Musician's Friend offers the Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone in Silver for $106. Coupon code EXCLUSIVE cuts it to $86. With free shipping, that's $4 under our mention of a different color from six days ago and the lowest total price we could find by $19. It features three condenser capsules, four patterns, gain control, a mute button, and headphone output. It's compatible with PC and Mac.

Newegg offers the Sennheiser PMX95 Supra-Aural Behind-the-Neck Headphones in Black for $69.99. Coupon code EMCPAHA522 cuts the price to $29.99. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find by $40. They feature rotating ear cups and a 3.5mm jack. Deal ends September 30.

The Digital Pavilion via eBay offers the Blue Microphones Yeti USB Microphone in Black for $89.99 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find for this microphone in any color by $15. It features three condenser capsules, four patterns, gain control, mute button, and headphone output. It's compatible with PC and Mac. Deal ends September 29 at 11 am ET.

Amazon offers the Bose QuietComfort 15 Acoustic Noise-Cancelling Headphones, model no. 370509-0010, for $249.96 with free shipping. That's the lowest total price we could find by $19. They feature a tri-port acoustic headphone structure, detachable audio cable, in-line remote and microphone, and fold-flat ear cups for storage.

Amazon offers its Prime members the H2O Vibe Shower Waterproof Stereo Bluetooth Speaker in White or Black for $24.99 with free shipping. (Non-members can get free shipping with orders of $35 or more; otherwise, shipping adds $6.98.) That's the lowest total price we've seen. (It's a current price low by $3.) It features echo cancellation, noise suppression, rechargeable power bank, USB charging cable, and is compatible with most Bluetooth devices.

For blind golfers, the need for their caddy to tell them everything from how far the hole is to where their ball landed can be frustrating. A new device can increase a blind golfers independence through the use of GPS and text to speech. The Golf Buddy Voice is a device that will tell you the distance to the center of the green, front of the green, or back of the green. The device can be purchased from Amazon for $122.79 with free shipping. The Golf Buddy Voice can be clipped to a pocket or be worn like a watch, it has 36,000 golf courses already loaded, and it just needs to be connected to a computer to be upgraded. Though we have reports of blind golfers using the device, we're not sure if it's completely accessible without sighted assistance. If you've tried or seen one of these units, let us know what you think in the comments.

BrailleBooks.com via eBay has a Full Page Braille Slate for $19.95. Plus, shipping is free.
This Full Page Braille Writing Slate, featuring 25 lines with 28 cells each, allows you to Braille a full standard 8-1/2 x 11 sheet of paper at one time without having to move the slate.
In addition, it was specially designed to offer the option of writing on strips of paper or plastic foil (for use in labeling items.) It is made of durable black shock-resistant plastic and consists of two plates a lower groove plate and an upper cell plate, in between which a sheet of paper is placed for Braille writing. Lightweight and easily transportable in a backpack or briefcase. Slate measures 8 3/4 x 12.

An EBay seller and Blind Bargains reader has posted a used Victor Reader Stream with a current bid of $105. Even with $30 for shipping (it's coming from Singapore), it's about $200 off the cost of a new unit. Plus, an Executive Products leather case and extended warranty through November of 2010 are included. The unit is advertised as barely used and comes with practically all of the original accessories. Auction ends January 24.

The NFB's Independence Market has reduced the price on the stand for the KNFB Reader Classic to $95 plus shipping. That's $55 off the original price for this item. This stand makes it easy to scan books and other printed material with the reader and includes an 18-inch arm and large base.

Independent Living Aids has the Surfboard voice-activated remote control, also called the Accenda-3, for $49.95. This is $15 off the normal price. With about $9 for shipping, it's the lowest price we could find for this item.. The Surfboard allows you to control your TV, VCR, DVD player, or other device using built-in voice commands or commands that you customize.

Adaptive Information Systems has the new executive case for the Victor Reader Stream for $34. Shipping adds about $5, or get it shipped for free when ordering it with a Victor Reader Stream at $299. That's about $2 off retail and the lowest price we could find. This case offers better protection and more storage compartments than the standard case that comes with the unit.

For a reader, Bargain Bob has found the Lenovo USB 17-key numeric keypad for $21.13 at TheNerds.net. Add about $10 for shipping. This device allows you to have a desktop-style numeric pad on a laptop, and should work great for screen readers or Kurzweil 1000.

We've received several requests for a card reader that will read the SD high-capacity cards supported by the Victor Reader Stream. Try out the 8-in-1 card reader from MeritLine.com for $4.99, shipped free. It reads many forms of secure digital and MMC cards including the newer 8GB cards for the stream.

Today only, Yugster.com has a 5 pack of CD & DVD openers for $5. Coupon code GEN1027 drops the price to $4. Plus, shipping is free. According to the site, the CD and DVD Opener makes it easy to open factory sealed and shrink wrapped CDs
and DVDs. With one quick swipe, the hidden blade slices the shrink wrap and you're listening
to your music or watching your movie in no time.

Buy.com has the APC (American Power Conversion) 6 outlet power supply for $15.99. Plus, shipping is free. In addition to its 6 outlets, it has support for network and television coax protection.

Buy.com has the SteelSound 4H Headset for $29.99. Plus, shipping is free. It includes extra large ear pads, volume control, and perhaps the coolest feature we've seen in headphones in awhile, a retractable microphone that practically disappears when not in use.

Buy.com has the Gyration Media Center Remote Control with 88-Key Keyboard and Cover for for $64.99 with free shipping. This unit lets you use a keyboard wirelessly up to 100 feet away with no line of sight required. It works especially well with Windows Media Center Edition but will work fine with other versions as well. it also lets you control other audio and video devices such as TV's, stereos, and DVD players. For the ultimate experience, we've heard of some blind people who use these with wireless headphones for a computer that works anywhere in the house. After all, many readers of this site don't need to see the screen, anyway. Deal ends October 14.

Back at Buy.com, it's the D-Link 7DBI Omnidirectional Antenna for $13.99 after a $20 mail-in rebate. With free shipping, that ties a February mention as the lowest price we could find. This antenna connects to many 802.11G and 802.11N routers and will increase your wireless range. Check your router to see if it is compatible with this antenna. Rebate ends October 31.