Components Direct has a cheap system for Got|Apex? readers. It is a complete system like the HP Pavilion 6645. Here are the specs:

• Celeron 566Mhz (upgradeable to 700Mhz)
• 1 Year Warranty
• 4X CD-R
• 64MB PC100 SDRAM
• 15GB Hard Drive
• 48X CD-ROM
• Yamaha Sound Card
• Polk Audio Speakers
• 56K PCI WinModem
• 1.44 Floppy Drive
• Keyboard and Mouse

Just call them up at 1-888-4-COMPON and ask for the "Got|Apex? Exclusive 425" deal. The price should be $425.00!

Yup, get this sweet RAM for your system if you plan to overclock. Imagine running your system at 150Mhz FSB and having your SDRAM at CL2!!! Hurry, this deal ends 12AM on Tuesday, Jan 2, 2001. PCTOYZ

PCTOYz has a deal for Got|Apex? readers only. It's an OCZ Modified Duron 900 MHz for $45.99 as opposed to the $49.99 on their site. It starts at 12AM EST and runs for 24 hours only. You must put GotApex in the comment section of the order form. Take advantage of this awesome deal!!! PCTOYZ

Yup, another online store, another clearance sale. Walmart always seem to have some pretty nice deals going on. Check them out. WALMART

This is a new code for them. Use coupon code: CDD88 at checkout to get the discount. If you need any other codes, be sure to check our coupons database for them. TWEC

You know... if this store had stuff that I'd actually be interested in, I'd be jumping for joy. Maybe I'm just uncultured like that. But if you are into that sort of thing, then this is a GREAT deal. Use coupon code: keycl40 at checkout to get the discount. NOVICA

Hurry, this one expires on Jan 4, 2001! Take advantage of this coupon. Use coupon code: TCSW370 at checkout to get the discount. ESPRIT

There are A LOT of things here at BLOWOUT prices! Hurry, everything is getting SOLD OUT here!!! AMAZON

Here are two new coupons for you. The first one is a pretty nice deal:

• ZZ33YNQ $10 off $30+ DVD purchase!
• Z3NVSWC $10 off $40+ purchase!

Be sure to check out the first one. They both expire 01/31/2001. B&N
Also, all 2001 calendars are 50% off! The year just barely started, so this is great! CALENDARS

This one, ahem, is for the ladies (I hope). They are having their Semi-Annual Sale and Clearance. Bras are 25-50% off, sleepwear discounted, and panties too. That's all I'm going to say about that. VICTORIA'S_SECRET

This expensive store has a clearance sale too! Their clothes are actually somewhat affordable now. JCREW

This is good through 01/06/2001 and it's a great time to get some games. Read on how to get the free shipping, but it's pretty automatic. AMAZON

Crucial Technologies, makers of high quality memory sticks, now has PC1600 DDR-RAM for sale. I have Crucial memory in my desktop and laptop, and they are very stable and reliable. Go through this link and get 10% off online orders. CRUCIAL

• 64MB DDR PC1600 • Unbuffered • Non-parity • 2.5V • 8Meg x 64 $48.59
• 64MB DDR PC1600 • Unbuffered • ECC • 2.5V • 8Meg x 72 $57.59
• 128MB DDR PC1600 • Unbuffered • Non-parity • 2.5V • 16Meg x 64 $77.39
• 64MB DDR PC1600 • Registered • ECC • 2.5V • 8Meg x 72 $80.99
• 256MB DDR PC1600 • Unbuffered • Non-parity • 2.5V • 32Meg x 64 $170.99

You know the deal, just enter coupon code: ILLUMGAP at checkout to get the discount. GAP

Dell has a pretty decent deal going. Right now you can get $100 off any Dell Home System. This is good if you don't want to build your own system, or you need the warranty. DELL

This deal might have been going on for a while, but I just noticed it, so I'm going to pass it along. Get from 2nd Day shipping from Fossil. It's a good, relatively inexpensive store. FOSSIL

They've got some pretty good deals going on. REI is pretty costly, REI-Outlet is a little better, and now they have a clearance sale. Pretty cool deal. REI-Outlet

I've used this card for months now and it's become my main credit card (quite a feat for a shopping addict like me!) thanks to all of the services.  There's a lot of uses for them, including some combo deals.  Keep reading.

• Return Protection - Up to $300 per purchase up to $1000 per year,  within 90 days of purchase.  I've used this a few times lately.  One was on a membership I forgot to cancel within the first 30 days, the other was a piece of software which wasn't nearly as good as I thought it would be.
• Best Value Guarantee - Unfortunately, they must have printed advertisement now, but it's still good.  Find it for less within 60 days and AMEX will pay you the difference, up to $250 per item, up to $1000 per year.  This is GREAT for those crazy sales that Best Buy, Office Depot, or Staples has once in awhile, that sell out very fast.  Simply buy it elsewhere and call AMEX.
• Private Payments - Get a unique 1 time use account number that expires in 30 days.  GREAT for trial memberships that you may forget to cancel.
• Buyer's Assurance and Protection - Extends warrantee and protects against accidental damage.
• BlueLoot - Earn rewards points for every purchase
• Apply for Blue here, instant approvals.  APPLY
• Update: You will need one of these cards to take advantage of BlueLight.com Deal below
• Update2: Don't forget you get free Internet Access with your AMEX card! AMEXOL

Sign up for a 30 day trial to Leisure Advantage for $1, and they give you a $25 gas card!  After the 30 days, they automatically bill you for a $79.95 annual fee.  This is a great place to use the AMEX Blue Private Payments, just in case you forget.

• Get your 1 use account number from AMEX.  PRIVATEPAYMENTS
• Get the Gas Card.  LEISUREADVANTAGE

They have 75% off their entire inventory now.  There are some pretty good deals on serving plates and things (I'm a sushi freak, can't get enough of it).  GREATENTERTAINING

Here's the official word from AMEX:

Introducing American Express® Online, a new Internet service offered by American Express exclusively for Cardmembers. American Express Online will give you unlimited access to the web and allow you to go anywhere on the Internet with single click access to a wide variety of resources including:

• FREE, unlimited Internet access
• Fast, reliable connections
• Complimentary 24 / 7 Customer Service
• A private, Web-based e-mail account (yournameselection@AmexOL.net)
• One-click access to Check My Bill, a secure connection to your private American Express Card account information; Membership Rewards® program information; Cardmember offers and online shopping
• Compatible with instant messaging services

AMEXOL

Does 6ppm black and white, 4ppm color with 1440x720 resolution and both Mac and PC compatibility.

• Get the BJC-300 for $99.98. BJC3000
• Get 100 paperclips for $.16 to put you over $100. PAPERCLIPS
• Use coupon code: 91112 for $30 off a $100+ purchase.  Since the product is over $50, you get free next day delivery.
• Send in the $50 rebate

Most things are $9.99, but it does range a bit.  They carry DVD's, VHS movies, software, books, etc.  999CENTRAL

For new accounts only.  Expires 1/26/01.  Free delivery (as with all purchases over $50).  OFFICEMAX

Yeah, what an ordeal. Ended up being snowed in over there in New Jersey. Spent 24 hours in the airport. Long LONG story. NJ was great though, got to spend time with family. Heck, even got to meet a Got | Apex? enthusiast while I was there. THE Got | Apex? enthusiast, according to his coworker. Anyhow, I'm very glad to be back and working again. Again, my email is stuffed full (what a surprise, eh?). I do appreciate all the deals though. =)

Amazon.com also has an outlet store, imagine that. The prices there are also heavily discounted, so be sure to give it a browse. AMAZON

Okay, I think PCToyz has lost their mind. This is a pretty good price for this CPU. Check out the prices for Durons at Pricegrabber.com. This is a steal. Also, check out some of the other deals they have on the site. PCTOYZ

Time to buy flowers, or better yet; Time to get get flowers for every single occasion for the rest of the year. I'm thinking birthday, Valentine's day, and Anniversary. Good idea, huh? Use coupon code: CDE at checkout. 1800FLOWERS

Well, cheap provided that you actually cancel your membership after getting your movies. I was too lazy, and now I have to send back 3 DVDs that I didn't even want and that were WAY overpriced. But if you just stick with the deal, you should have no problems. Here's the deal:

• Sign up with Columbia House
• Click on DVD
• Enter the coupon code: D7G
• Initial Movies: 4 DVDs for $0.75 each (free shipping, plus tax)
• Optional Movie: 1 DVD for $14.95 (free shipping, plus tax)
• Contract Ending Movies: 2 at full price (plus shipping and tax)
• Average cost for the 7 DVDs: $9.95!!

Sweet deal, huh? Just be sure to call up Customer Service and CANCEL after you fulfill your contract. COLUMBIAHOUSE

Right now if you purchase certain 3Com products from Computers4Sure.com, they will give you a gift certificate for $25 or $50, depending on the item. This is cool if you need to get some 3Com Home Networking stuff or some webcams. Just go through this link and click on the olive-green banner in the upper right. COMPUTERS4SURE