Starting a new feature here on DevelopmentNow: the developer deal of the day! There are a few different “hot deals” web sites I like to frequent, but I usually have to wade through a lot of non-techie stuff (sweaters, tvs) in order to get to the things that I need for my development work — hardware, software, & the occasional techie essential item (e.g. a good pair of headphones).

So here at DevelopmentNow you’ll be able to get a more focused list to save you time and money on the stuff you care most about. Let’s start it off with two good ones:

Viking USB00256L2 256 MB USB 2.0 Portable Mini Flash Memory Device — $15 AR

God knows what my dad paid for this last xmas, but I’ve used it faithfully ever since. Fast, small, translucent. If you don’t already have a thumb drive, stop living in a world of shame and pick this thing up. It’s only $15, after all.

Corian Pixo C700 17″ LCD Monitor with Speakers — $200 AR

200 bones for a 17″ monitor is a sweet deal. I paid $300 like a month ago. Use it for a primary monitor, or go dualie & impress your friends.