Sneak peek at the new Staples ad (December 23 to 29, 2007)

I want my HDTV! I want my HDTV! If you don't object to off-brands, and if you have already done your research on this model, Staples is offering the Envision® 37" LCD HDTV for $600 after an Easy Rebate. Easy Rebates are Staples rebates that can be submitted online, using data from your receipt. There is no need to cut UPC codes or to mail anything in using snail-mail. The seven wonders of the internet!

You can also get a 32" version of the same HDTV for $500 or a 42" version for $700. Available in-store only and while supplies last claims Staples.

Meanwhile at $130 you can get the Western Digital 500GB My Book external hard drive, no rebates needed to get that price.

And if you need something to sit on while you work on your computer or desk, how about the $50 Staples Belmore black manager’s chair?

At the same price but after Easy Rebate you can get an industrial strength shredder, the Staples MailMate M3 shredder.

For $18 you can get an "affordable" Omnitech 2GB USB flash drive. It breaks the $10 per gigabyte barrier at $9 per gigabyte.

If blank Maxell media is what you need to back up your stuff, then you pay $13 for a 50-pack, which comes out to 26c per blank DVD. Available in DVD-R or DVD+R flavors. No rebates!

The ad also mentions "save up to 40% off any mp3 player". It does not mention specifics, so you have to check their website or in-store to see if this actually generates a good deal or bargain or it's just a small discount off list price.