Microsoft Office 2013 Inside Out is now available for purchase

As of today, Amazon says Microsoft Office Inside Out: 2013 Edition is ready to ship. Woo hoo!

If you preordered the book, you’ll receive it automatically. If you didn’t preorder, you can purchase it now for $31.20.

The DRM-free Kindle edition is a couple dollars less from Amazon ($29.64). But here’s a pro tip: If you buy the print edition, you get a DRM-free PDF copy at no cost, and you can upgrade to to DRM-free ebook editions in EPUB and MOBI (Kindle-compatible) formats for a few dollars.

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Star Trek: The Complete Original Series, remastered, in Blu-ray

At a little over $100 (and free shipping via Amazon Prime) I am sorely tempted to buy this. The reviews are generally excellent, with especially effusive praise for the new special effects and crisp color.

Star Trek: The Complete Original Series (Seasons 1-3) [Blu-ray]

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Get a great deal on a Logitech T400 Touch Mouse

Update May 21, 2013: This deal has expired and the price is now $30. That’s still a better deal than the full retail price, but not as good as yesterday’s price. Thanks and congratulations to all of you who were able to take advantage of it.

I’ve been using the Logitech T400 Touch Mouse for a few months now, and it is, by far, the best I have found for working with Windows 8.

Despite its simple appearance, this little pointing device is able to activate a number of Windows 8 features, making it ideal for use on a desktop PC that doesn’t have a touch screen.

You can customize its settings using this very intuitive app, which Windows 8 automatically downloads and installs after it detects the device.

And today it’s on sale for $20 at Amazon, which is half its normal price and an absolute steal. I’m tempted to pick up a couple as gifts.

Logitech Zone Touch Mouse T400 for Windows 8 – Black (910-003041)

Highly recommended.

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Sold…

Update: Sold, to the man in Stillwater, Oklahoma! Thanks for the responses, folks.

I’m swapping out some hardware, and my 15-month-old Samsung Ultrabook is looking for a new home.

It’s a Series 9 (NP900X3A), with the following specs:

Intel Core i5-2467M @1.60 GHz, 4GB DDR3 System Memory
128 GB Solid State Drive
Display: 13.3″ SuperBright Plus widescreen display, 1366×768 (not a touchscreen)
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Dimensions: 12.9″ x 8.9″ (D) x 0.62″ ~ 0.64″ (H)
Weight: 2.88 pounds
Backlit keyboard

The system has a three-year manufacturer’s warranty and is in excellent working condition. It was originally purchased from the Microsoft Store, and I’ve upgraded it to Windows 8 Pro, with all the latest updates (including support for Windows 8 gestures on the trackpad).

This model typically sells on eBay for around $500 and up. At Amazon, asking prices for this model in good condition are in the $700-800 range. Hit the contact page and make me an offer or ask a question.