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TheTechGeek.com has a USB 2.0 64-in-1 memory card reader for $9.99 shipped free. 64 types of memory cards? This is a bit of a misnomer, since they count every generation, type, or difference in a memory card as a new format, but it does support the vast majority of cards available today.

Buy.com has the Logitech Premium Notebook Headset for $29.95 after a $15 rebate. Shipping adds about $6. What makes these headphones premium? They're foldable, which makes them ideal for travel. They also include noise-canceling technology, volume, and mute controls.

Buy.com has the Logitech PlayGear Portable Speaker System for $15.99. Add about $6 for shipping. This portable speaker system is designed for the Playstation Portable but works with any device with a standard 3.5MM headphone jack. Of note, a Logitech rebate is available if you buy two qualifying products which gives you the lower-cost product for 50 percent off.

Here's one of those items that sounds really cool, but would have to be tested in practice to see how well it works. Buy.com has the IrisPen Executive Pen Scanner for $94.99 with free shipping after two rebates totaling $75. The claim is that this scanner will input text directly into a Windows or Macintosh computer, in other words, it has OCR built-in to the pen. Roll the pen down the page to input the text with a claimed 99 percent accuracy. Deal ends February 18.

Ecost.com has a pair of Sony Fontopia headphones for $18. Add about $8 for shipping. From the description: Sony's First Closed-Type Fontopia Design Reduces Outside Noise for High-Intensity
Listening, Helping to Generate Powerful, Resonant Bass Response.

Buy.com has the ATI TV Wonder 200 PCI TV Tuner card for $29.99. With free shipping, we couldn't find this card for less elsewhere. This card includes a cable TV tuner and will let you schedule and record your favorite television shows, turning your computer into a digital video recorder. It comes with a piece of software called Media Catalyst which may or may not be accessible, but there are other programs that will also record using this card that are more accessible.

Buy.com has the Wenger Star Computer Backpack for $28.99 with free shipping. That's about $7 less than the Wenger backpack we mentioned in January. This backpack holds notebooks up to 15 inches wide, has a pocket for an mp3 player, and extra padding for support and comfort.

As a reader found, Buy.com has the VoSKY USB Speaker Phone for $10.85 after a $15 mail-in rebate. Add about $6 for shipping. This speaker phone works with Internet telephony applications like Skype and is ideal for travel. Deal ends February 17.

Back at Buy.com, it's the D-Link 7DBI Omnidirectional Antenna for $13.99 after a $20 mail-in rebate. That's a $2 drop from our last mention and the lowest price we could find. This antenna connects to many 802.11G routers and will increase your wireless range. Check your router to see if it is compatible with this antenna. Deal ends February 11.

Buy.com has the Epson Perfection scanner, model V350, for $115.68. With free shipping, we couldn't find this model for less elsewhere. It features a scan area of 8.5 by 11, USB connectivity and a 35 millimeter automatic film loader. This bargain is no longer available.

StarSurplus.com has the 3-in-1 USB VoIP phone, sound card, and 256MB flash drive for $26.95. With about $5 for shipping, that's the lowest price we could find for this item by about $3. It includes a 5.1 channel sound card, phone handset compatible with Skype, and an integrated flash memory drive.

Geeks.com has the USB AirTouch 18-key Super Mini Number Keypad for $5.99. Add about $7 for shipping. This keypad has a two-foot cable and is ideal for laptops without a numeric pad.

Amazon.com has a Saitek portable speaker for $39.99 with free shipping. This speaker fits in the palm of your hand and offers stereo output. It runs on 4 AAA batteries, includes a built-in stand, and can plug in to either a standard audio player's headphone jack or the smaller jack on most cell phones.

Buy.com has a set of Panasonic DJ Headphones for $14.99 with free shipping. These headphones include an excellent frequency response of 14kHz to 24,000kHz, gold-plated connector, and a 6.6 foot cord.

Geeks.com has the Cyber-Blue Bluetooth Wireless Headset for $17.99. With shipping for about $7, we couldn't find this particular headset for less elsewhere. This headset allows for hands-fre communication with bluetooth enabled devices such as cell phones and features six-hours of talk-time.

For a reader, Bargain Bob has found the AVC WM-603 Wireless Headset Mic System for $8.99 at microgoodies.com. This system allows for wireless communication up to about 30 meters. Comes with wireless transmitter, reciever and headset.

Newegg.com has the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 4 Special Edition internal sound card for $43.99. With about $6 for shipping, we couldn't find this card for less elsewhere. It features 7.1 surround sound, sampling up to 192khz, and 24-bit digital audio.

Amazon.com has the Wenger Swiss Army Notebook Backpack for $36.46. With free shipping, we couldn't find this for less elsewhere. It holds laptops up to 15 inches wide and has padded straps and several additional pouches. Personally I think these backpacks are a great way to carry around a laptop without advertising to the world that you have expensive technology that could be stolen.

Buy.com has the Sennheiser 900MHZ wireless headphones for $43.99. Add about $8 for shipping. These headphones feature enhanced bass response and removable earphone covers. Sound travels through floors or ceilings. Runs on AAA batteries, which are included.

TheTechGeek.com has a compact battery charger with 4 AA batteries for $5.99. Add about $7 for UPS shipping. This set comes with a rapid charger and 4 2000 mAh Ni-MH batteries, which is one of the highest capacity ratings for AA batteries. Deal ends January 31.