The Cambridge SoundWorks 745i is an all-in-one AM/FM radio, CD player and iPod dock featuring a 2.1 subwoofer-powered audio system. Additionally, you can connect other audio sources through an AUX input. The 745i includes many important details that make the user experience that much better:

• Large backlit display panel with a clock
• RDS shows station and song info for the FM tuner
• Remote control
• Magnetic shielding allows placement close to TVs, computer monitors
• Available in Black or White
• Dimensions: 5 1/4″H x 14″ W x 9 3/4″D
• Weight: 12 lbs.

Usually selling for $399.99, Cambridge SoundWorks is offering a $25 off coupon (expires 6/11/07). Simply click here and use coupon code BEERMONEY at checkout.

Cambridge SoundWorks 745i | Cambridge SoundWorks | $374.99 (after coupon)

While it’s no secret that Apple has been selling refurbished products at great prices, Apple has finally decide to centralize these products under the name “Apple Outlet” which will also feature clearance and items and significantly discounted items. Check out this store for some great deals on iPods, iMacs, iBooks, and more.

Link:  Apple Outlet

Staying on the subject of last minute gifts, J&R is also pushing some last minute discounted gifts including a Harmony Remote Control and a 30GB iPod. Here are some of their suggestions:

	HARMONY REMOTE 880 Advance Universal Remote $159.99 (free shipping)
	PNY 1GB SD Secure Digital Memory Card P-SD1G-RF3 $14.99
	OMRON HEM-609 Portable Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor with IntelliSense $39.99
	MICROSOFT STUDIOS B4F00001 Wireless Controller for XBox 360 $36.99
	LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (Playstation 2) $38.99
	APPLE 30GB iPod – Black $249.00 (free shipping)

iPods and iMacs make great holiday gifts, but if you want to make sure you get them by the 25th, here are Apple‘s holiday shipping deadlines:

• Standard iPod Models: 12/16 or 12/18
• Laser-engraved iPod Models: 12/16
• Standard Mac Models: 12/18
• Custom Configuration Mac Models: 12/15 or 12/16

Also, take advantage of free shipping on items off of Apple’s Holiday Gift Guide and free shipping on purchases over $50.

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• Free shipping on products from the Apple Store’s Holiday Gift Guide
• Free Shipping on Purchases over $50 at the Apple Store

Looks like Microsoft’s much maligned Zune may have done better this week than most of us expected. During it’s launch week, the Zune captured a 9% market share and a 13% dollar spent share in the portable media player market. These numbers may not seem high (consider iPod dominated at 63% and 72.5%) but they do mean that for this initial period, the Zune became the number 2 device behind the iPod. Before Microsoft execs pop the Champagne, they should remember that this was the product launch week so interest and promotions gave the product a boost.

If you’re interested in buying a Zune, so far it appears as if eCost wins the price battle with the brown and black Zunes in stock for $233.99 and the white Zune for $229.99. Don’t forget to use and get another $10 off. Amazon is a close second with all three colors selling for $239.99.

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• Microsoft Zune on eCost: $219.99 ($229.99 – $10 Google Checkout Coupon)
• Microsoft Zune on Amazon: $239.99

Pundits may over-analyze this election week, but here is what we know:

• Elections are very serious, unless you’re enjoying election movies
• Politicians may talk about 1,000 points of light, but you can’t see them without a telescope (for 10% off)
• Voting may be free, but it can’t beat 97 cent shipping on top holiday toys
• We can make government a bit lighter if we bought each Member of Congress a limited edition aluminum chair
• It’s not a coincidence that we get a new iPod shuffle and a political shuffle in the same week.

The new sleek aluminum iPod Shuffle is now available at Apple for $79. Weighing only half an ounce and measuring 1.62″ x 1.07″ x 0.41″ (half the size of the original Shuffle), the new iPod Shuffle comes with a built-in clip and supports 12 hours of battery life while holding 240 songs. Each iPod Shuffle comes with earphones and a USB Dock and works with iTunes 7.02 or later.

Link:  Now shipping — Apple’s new iPod shuffle ($79)

Apple has just released an 8GB (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano for $249. This is Apple’s second (PRODUCT) RED release after debuting a 4GB version when the campaign launched.

As we previously mentioned, the (PRODUCT) RED campaign 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. In this case, Apple will donate $10 from the sale price.

Link:  8GB (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano at the Apple store ($249)

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

Here’s what we learned on Shopperism this week:

• TMX Elmo is the new must have holiday gift and you can’t find it anywhere… except eBay
• Refurbished iPods are cheap ($99 to $220).
• The Sony Ericsson P990 may be the best phone ever. You can find out since it’s now on Amazon.
• How do you control 15 devices with one remote? You buy the Logitech Harmony 550 from Dell using coupon code X$NBJ52RR6HH36.
• If you are cool and old school you buy Adidas Originals
• Nothing beats fine British clothing except fine British clothing at up to 80% off.