If you’ve visited the iTunes store, you probably noticed that they usually offer a track or two for free via a link on the front page of the store. Well, we did our research and put together this link which will get you to a “Free on iTunes” page listing all the current free music tracks and video clips. Since they change the list often, you may want to bookmark the link (right click on link and choose to add to favorites/bookmarks).

P.S. — If for some reason you haven’t tried it yet, you can download iTunes here

Link:  Free Music and Videos on iTunes

October is almost over so don’t miss out on these soon expiring coupons from Buy.com. Act now as all the coupons below expire on 10/31/06 and as always make sure you read all the terms and conditions.

Also, don’t forget that Buy.com sells books for 10% off Amazon’s prices.

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• $10 off $30 when you use Google Checkout
• $10 off $175 in all stores
• $5 off $50 on electronics, computers, and clearance items
• $5 off $50 on software
• $5 off $50 on electronics
• $5 off $50 on music, movies, and games
• $10 off $150 on computers
• $10 off $100 on bags, sports, and toys
• $15 off $200 on computers, software, home networking, digital cameras, and electronics
• 10% off Amazon book prices

Sandisk’s Sansa MP3 Players have been subject to quite a bit of attention lately (including from us) as a low cost alternative to the iPod Nano. The Sansa is available in capacities ranging from 2GB to 8GB, all in a small footprint which includes a sharp 1.8-inch TFT color screen and a microSD memory expansion slot. Additionally, the Sansa comes with an FM tuner and a voice recorder and supports Microsoft PlayForSure.

Last week we shared with you a Dell coupon for the 4GB Sansa. Now, J&R is throwing its hat in the ring with discounted prices on the 2GB, 6GB, and 8GB Sansas which it claims are the lowest prices on Pricegrabber. The 2GB Sansa is available for $79.99 after a rebate (expires 10/30/06) while the 6GB costs $149.99 and the 8GB sells for $179.99.

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• Sansa e250 2GB MP3 Player – $79.99 (After Rebate – expires 10/30/06)
• Sansa e270 6GB MP3 Player – $149.99
• Sansa e280 MP3 Player 8GB – $179.99

Dell has just released a series of coupons for various products including 20% off the Sandisk Sansa E260 4GB MP3 player. Also in this batch are coupons for a Sansa M240 1GB MP3 Player and two external hard drives from Western Digital. As with most Dell coupons, these coupons expire the earlier of specified date or when a certain number are sold.

	Save 20% on Sandisk 4GB Sansa E260 MP3 Player To redeem, click here and use coupon code SMGQ6W7VDLG7L3 Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 3000 redemptions
	Save $20 off SanDisk 1 GB Sansa m240 MP3 Player To redeem, click here and use coupon code HQGQSLFX5L5R9G Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 3500 redemptions
	Save 20% on Western Digital 250 GB Dual-Option Backup USB 2.0 / FireWire External Hard Drive To redeem, click here and use coupon code TQ99VTPVV9V?1V Expires earlier of 10/25/06 or 1200 redemptions
	Save 20% on Western Digital 500 GB 7200 RPM USB 2.0/FireWire 400 External Hard Drive – My Book Premium Edition To redeem, click here and use coupon code 99W?HV4MPN4FS4 Expires earlier of 10/26/06 or 1100 redemptions

Overstock.com has just extended its 12% off plus $1 shipping coupon until 10/22/06. With so many categories at Overstock, you could use this coupon to pickup jewelry, home decor, electronics, books, music, and even musical instruments.

Link: 12% off entire order plus $1 shipping at Overstock.com

Led by Bono and Bobby Shriver, (PRODUCT) RED is working with major retailers to offer limited edition products, either in red or with the (PRODUCT) RED branding, with part of the proceeds going towards The Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. So far, Apple has received the early attention with the release of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition for $199. Like the other 4GB nanos the PRODUCT (RED) iPod holds up to 1,000 songs, has 24 hours of battery life, and can be engraved. $10 from the sale price will go towards The Global Fund.

Gap has also joined the project by selling 24 (PRODUCT) RED specific t-shirts, hoodies, tank tops, belts, jeans, and totes. The products are manufactured in Lesotho where Gap has invested in factories and clinics to help support an African country where nearly 1/3 of the population (600,000) is HIV-positive.

The current (PRODUCT) RED partners are:

• Apple – Red 4GB iPod nano
• Gap – RED clothing and accessories
• Motorola – Red MOTORAZR (US) and MOTOSLVR (UK) mobile phones
• Converse – Customized (PRODUCT) RED versions of its famous Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker
• Armani Emporium – (PRODUCT) RED clothing and accessories
• American Express – Custom red credit card with 1% of spend going to The Global Fund

WalMart is taking pre-orders on Zune 30GB MP3 Players for $249.94 (retail price) with expected ship date of 11/14/06. We expect a mad dash for these so you may want to pre-order soon.

As we previously discussed, Zune is a portable media player which stores and plays music, videos, and photos. The device is built by Toshiba and includes a 3-inch screen, WiFi, and an FM tuner. Zune interfaces with the Zune Marketplace software which allows you to manage and download music and other content.

Zune is available in 3 colors:

Link: Zune 30GB MP3 Player on WalMart.com

Once again, Buy.com has extended its new customer coupons. All the coupons below now expire on 10/31/06.

• $10 off $175 in all stores
• $5 off $50 on electronics, computers, and clearance items
• $5 off $50 on software
• $5 off $50 on electronics
• $5 off $50 on music, movies, and games
• $10 off $150 on computers
• $10 off $100 on bags, sports, and toys
• $15 off $200 on computers, software, home networking, digital cameras, and electronics

After years of creating sleek black, grey, and white products, we recently noticed that Sony added color options to several lines of cameras and TVs. Now we know why.

Sony‘s latest marketing campaign focuses on what they’re calling My Style, where you pick from one of four color/personality combos which then promotes LCD TVs, laptops, headphones, MP3 players, and digital cameras all of which are in a design and style that matches the personality.

The four personalities are:

• Yellow – Described as “Contemporary culture, music and urban trends”. For this style, Sony is promoting high quality silver and black devices and cameras along with a Vaio laptop painted in yellow and red.
• Red – “Eye-catching patterns and a palette of colors to express my many moods”. Pink and red digital cameras and flowery designs.
• Green – “Rich or pastel colors, and simple, elegant patterns and shapes”. Classic silver and black products with some pastel colored MP3 players and laptops.
• Blue – “Streamlined functionality featuring modern or retro shapes and colors”. Black, blue, and silver products with very elegant and clean lines.

Again, the promoted products are all essentially the same, it’s really about the look of the various devices. I suspect this means that we should expect Sony to issue more styling options to its products. When you buy an LCD, for example, you will be able to pick a bezel color so you can match your style. It is also an attempt to push individuality, suggesting that there’s a Sony product to match various people.

We’ll keep track and see how far they take this campaign and we will of course update you on any developments.

Link: Sony My Style