It's okay to have a Pavlovian response to your ringtone. That's what your phone conditions you to do. Sure, you might not be salivating, but your pulse quickens and you reach for your phone. The problem with this involuntary reflex starts when someone else has your ringtone, and if you're using a stock iPhone ringtone, that happens all the time.
Sure, there are lots of free ringtones to choose from. For instance, you can choose a song, but that's really tacky. What you want is a ringtone that's subtle and rare. If it sounds like Apple made it, all the better. That's exactly what iRingPro offers. Here's a sample:
I reached out to iRingPro because I've been using these ringtones for about three years. They give me pleasure on a daily basis. I particularly like the Zen collection, because those tones are named after and inspired by airports and airport sounds, like Narita (my text tone), or JFK. I've been using an illegal copy — obtained through sneakernet at college — and I decided I wanted to pay for them. So we put together a deal so I didn't have to pay full price.
Right now, with the code GIZ50, all three iRingPro collections — 160 ringtones — are $15. That's half off. You can choose your audio format: M4R for iPhone, and MP3 for phones with more open ecosystems. Go get them, and every time your phone rings you'll feel a little bit more stylish. [iRingPro]
Image via Wikimedia Commons.
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• iRingPro Master Collection ($15) | Dealzmodo Exclusive with iRingPro | Originally $30 | Use code GIZ50
Accessories
• Samsung 16GB SDHC ($8) | Newegg via Reddit | Originally $15
• 3-Pack Generic Lightning Cables ($9) | Daily Steals via 9to5Toys
• Yamaha 5.1-Channel Home Theatre Speakers ($88) | Amazon Warehouse via Reddit | Originally $120 | "Like New"
Miscellaneous
• 1 Year Starter 1&1 Hosting ($11.88) | 1and1 via Dealmac | Originally $60
• 18 Super Mario Figurines ($12) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20
• Master Lock SafeSpace Portable Safe ($14.79) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20
• Strathwood Basics Portable Hammock ($70) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $90
Apple
• Apple Airport Extreme ($163) | B&H Photo via Logicbuy | Originally $190 | About a month ago, Best Buy was selling refurbs for $90. I bought mine then and couldn't be happier. This is for a new AirPort, and it's a weaker deal, but who knows when they'll be sub-$100 again
• 3-Pack Generic Lightning Cables ($9) | Daily Steals via 9to5Toys
Audio
• Beats urBeats Earbuds ($68) | Expanyis via 9to5Toys | Originally $100
Gaming
• Resident Evil 4 on Xbox Live Ultimate ($10) | Xbox Live Marketplace via Reddit | Originally $20
• Tomb Raider Experience Pack ($13.49) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20
• Mass Effect 3 for Xbox ($14) | Newegg via Reddit | Originally $20
• Borderlands 2 + GOTY ($24) | Gamefly via Reddit | Originally $60 | Use coupon code GFDMAR20
• Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Pre-Order ($30) | Newegg via Fatwallet | Originally $40 | Use coupon code EMCXVVM25
• 1 Year Xbox Live Gold ($35) | Best Buy via Logicbuy | Originally $50
Physical Media
Not today.
Digital Media
• 4for4 Early Bird Fantasy Football Subscription Special ($25) | 4for4 | Originally $30 | My personal favorite FF tool/content
Clothing
• RayBan Aviators ($79) | Ebay via Ben's Bargains | Originally $100
• Wolverine 1000 Miler Boot ($227) | Ball and Buck via Reddit | Originally $325 | If you're a size 11 or 13, you're in luck
• 80% Off Men's Outerwear | Amazon via Reddit | Sometimes Amazon sales like this are misleading, so do your research before you buy
• Dillard's Clearance Sale | Dillards via Reddit
Dumb TV → Smart TV
• WD Live Streaming Media Player, Refurbished ($60) | 1SaleaDay via 9to5Toys | Originally $90 | The media streamer you want for .avis and other media formats
Laptops
It doesn't seem to be a good season for laptop deals.
Desktops
It's almost never a good season for desktop deals... unless you build your own.
Tablets
Sony's Xperia Tablet S is on sale, but it's not a great tablet.
Screens
Nothing.
Portables
• Unlocked Sony Xperion ion Android Smartphone ($248) | Zagerz via Ben's Bargains | Originally $350
Camera
• Gorillapod ($13) | LL Bean via Dealmac | Originally $20
• Canon SLR Bag ($24) | Rakuten via Fatwallet | Originally $45
Bare Drives
• 128GB SanDisk Ultra SSD ($90) | Amazon via Storageaholic | Originally $120
• 500 GB Samsung 840 SSD ($280) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $300 | Yeah, I'd say this is probably the "new normal"
Apps
iPad Only
• Trainz Simulator ($1) | iTunes via Apps-aholic | Originally $5
• Cut The Rope HD ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $4
• Star Walk HD ($1) | iTunes via Appshopper | Originally $3
Android
• Warp Runner ($0) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $1
• Angry Birds Rio HD ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Apps-aholic | Originally $1
• Project Downforce ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Appshopper | Originally $2
• GPP Remote Control ($1) | Google Play via Apps-aholic | Originally $3
Mac
• Anime Studio Debut 9 ($23) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $50
Windows
• Office 365, One Year ($90) | Dell via Logicbuy | Originally $100 | Use coupon code VZQG7WPT?PJ4C4
• Anime Studio Debut 9 ($23) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $50
Hobomodo
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