TiVo has officially announced the release of its TiVo Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder and is now accepting orders on its website. For a mere $799.99 you can have one shipped within one to two business days. The TiVo service is an additional $12.95 per month or can be purchased for 1-year at $155.40 or 2-years at $299.

The TiVo Series3 HD Digital Media Recorder comes with 300 hours of standard recording time or 32 hours in HD. You can control live HDTV shows and record two digital cable shows at once. The box also includes the latest TiVo broadband features including digital photos, Internet radio, podcasts, and more. Like the Series2, the Series3 includes a USB port for wireless connectivity and an Ethernet port.

Like many Americans, we here at Shopperism will celebrate Labor Day on the roads exploring this great nation. As we suffer through $3+ fuel costs and sluggish SUVs, we will ponder this next product.

The 120 MPH Electric Car is available for purchase from Hammacher Schlemmer for a mere $108,000. This incredible vehicle is made of stainless steel, chrome, carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass to create 3,000 lb. strong body which can go from 0 to 6 mph in 4.0 seconds. The two electric motors produce over 1,000 lb. ft. of torque yet the car is no wider than a motorcycle. Driver and passenger sit in a front and back seats which are protected with four-point racing harnesses. With a low center of gravity (due to 1,100 lbs of batteries under the floor) the car has an excellent rol-over threshold. This car generates no emissions. To summarize, it’s fast, safe, cozy, clean, and doesn’t use petroleum. Why haven’t you bought one yet?

120 MPH Electric Car | Hammacher Schlemmer | $108,000

Buy.com has extended its coupons until the end of this month. These coupons are for new customers only, so if you have not tired their store yet, this would be a very good opportunity to buy some great stuff.

– $10 off $175 or more in all stores (new customers only, expires 9/30/06)

– $10 off $150 Coupon in the computer store (new customers only, expires 9/30/06)

– $15 off $200 in the computer, software, home networking, digital camera and electronic stores (new customers only, expires 9/30/06)

– $5 off $50 Coupon in the software Store (new customers only, expires 9/30/06)

– $5 off $50 Coupon in the electronics store (new customers only, expires 9/30/06)

– $5 off the purchase of $50 in the music, movies and games stores (new customers only, expires 9/30/06)

– $10 off $100 Coupon in the bags, sports, and toy stores (new customers only, expires 9/30/06)

For our Canadian visitors, Buy.ca (that’s Buy.com in Canada) is offering 5% off everything at their store. There are some limitations so please read those before using the coupon.

Click here for 5% coupon

We must admit that Sony has taken over our home. From the TV to the PS2 to the sound system to our mobile phones, I’m one step away from getting a Sony tattoo on my forehead (and yes, a member of our universe has an AIBO). So you shouldn’t be surprised with this post which will focus on Sony’s online store – Sony Style.

Sony Style Outlet – We want to point you to the Outlet section of the store because it offers good products at nice discounts and it is in the midst of a quarterly sales event from 8/29 to 9/6 which means 10-50% off regular outlet prices. Make sure to check it out because it’s a great opportunity to buy high quality Sony items at decent prices.

Free Shipping – Sony has just extended its
free shipping offer until the end of September.

Other discounts or interesting products include:

– Save up to $50 on select Sony Digital Cameras, including popular H1, T7, H1, W7, and P200 models

– Get 20% off select VAIO Accessories when you buy a new Sony VAIO Notebook and register it online within 30 days of purchase

– Give the gift of style with Sony Style Gift Cards. Amounts start at $25 up to $1000 and they never expire

– New VAIO® All-in-One TV/PC. Powerful PC tucked behind a slim and stylish LCD TV.

– Sony Rewards – the fastest way to earn Sony Card rewards is at Sony Style. Get $100 card credit after your first purchase.

– Free shipping on everything – extended until 9/30/2006.

– Save 10-50% off regular Outlet prices (9/29/06 – 9/7/06)

Since many of you responded to our recent quick look at the Nokia E61 and E62, we wanted to provide more information on where you might find one. We know that Cingular is likely to release the E62 in the fall and at this time we do not have any news on T-Mobile‘s plans. Regardless, right now you can buy an unlocked Nokia E61 and use it with either provider.

Here are some of the stores and prices for the Nokia E61:

• TigerDirect.com – $399.99
• Amazon.com – $536.26 $389.99
• JR.com – $149.99 (with activation)
• Overstock – $569.95 – Try coupons: $15 off $125 (expires 8/31/06) and 12% off and $1 shipping (expires 8/31/06)
• SHOP.com – $569.95 (use coupon code SHOP25 for $25 off until 9/1/06)
• eBay – Various (Generally $300-$400)
• CompUSA – $599.99 (Free Shipping)

If you are looking for great consumer electronics deals, then visit the Philips Outlet. They offer great discounts on a whole range of items including TVs, DVD players, audio systems, and MP3 players.

My favorite item, by far, is their digital photo frame which is available at the outlet as a refurbished (“factory renewed”) item for a very good price. You can upload photos from your computer using a USB cable or insert a memory card straight from your camera (supports CF, SD, MMC, and Memory Stick). The sharp and clear 720 x 480 pixel screen will display a single photo or create a slideshow from your many photos.

Just click on this link to the Philips Outlet and click on “Photo Frames”.

eCost is encouraging its customers to use the new Google Checkout system. To do so, they are offering $10 off orders of more than $30 if you use Google Checkout when purchasing a product. Use coupon code: ecost10 (case sensitive). This offer expires 8/31/06.

Buy.com is offering several coupons in its various stores. Please note that these coupons expire on 8/31/06 and are for new customers only.

– $10 off $175 in all stores.

– $15 off $200 Coupon in the Computer, Software, Home Networking, Digital Camera and Electronic Stores.

– $5 off $50 Coupon in the Software Store.

– $10 off $150 Coupon in the Computer Store.

Nokia has finally decided to make a major push into the growing smartphone business which is currently dominated by Palm’s Treo and RIM’s Blackberry devices. The Nokia E61/E62 is a thin but wide, metal-encased device with a full keyboard thumbpad. The device runs the latest version of Symbian and includes all the applications one can imagine on such a device including email, address book, web browser, and calendar. Both versions of the phone include bluetooth and offer data connectivity using GPRS and EDGE. The E61 includes Wi-Fi while the E62, which will be available through Cingular, will come with GoodLink preinstalled.

Having personally used the E61 and compared it to other smartphones, I was quite impressed. I found the software to be quick and responsive. The web browser is the best I have seen on any smartphone (even better than Opera on a Sony Ericsson P900/P910). The device feels solid and the screen is incredibly sharp and clear. You can also read PC Magazine’s recent preview of the E62 and Brighthand’s review of the E61.

While the E62 is not available yet (we will tell you as soon as Cingular has it), if you are a Cingular or T-Mobile subscriber, you can buy the more powerful E61 unlocked from Amazon today.

Update: See our follow up post for more info on where you can buy the Nokia E61 today