Toronto Entertainment Deals

Right now at BestBuy.ca, you can get this Philips 40" LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV for free with any King Koil Mattress purchase of $849.99 or more. Plus, your mattress and TV come with free delivery! The eligible King Koil mattresses available at BestBuy.ca range from $873.99 to $1,542.99. This gift-with-purchase offer is available online only.

Here's how to get your free Best Buy Exclusive LCD TV:

• Add any King Koil Mattress that is priced $899.99 or more to your cart
• Add the 40” Philips TV (model # 40PFL5706, web # 10171480) to your cart
• The value of the TV will automatically be discounted between the mattress and TV (no coupon required)

Keep in mind the Environmental Handling Fee (EHF) applies to display devices (TVs); the fee (varies by province) will be calculated at checkout. To learn more about the environmental handling fee, visit BestBuy.ca.

If you're looking for an affordable set of speakers for a smaller room, Tiger Direct has the Logitech LS21 2.1 Stereo Speakers on sale for $19.97 after using the coupon HEN55882 at the checkout. At $20 we don't expect high-quality sound but for small rooms or for students living on residence, these should be adequate.

Reviews on the web were mixed with some citing distortion at mid to higher volumes while others raved about the value at this price. However, we'll continue to qualify this deal with, "It's only $20." For more information on the LS21, you can hit up the Logitech website. True audiophiles will probably spend that $20 elsewhere on a more expensive and encompassing set but if you're in the market for something inexpensive for a small room, this should be just fine.

The deal expires on Feb 24 at 11:59pm EST.

Good news, Game of Thrones fan: this spring break, HBO is teaming up with TIFF to present a ten-day exhibition at the TIFF Bell Lightbox showcasing props, costumes, and more from the show.

Game of Thrones: The Exhibition will run from March 9-18 in the main HSBC Gallery at the Lightbox. According to the HBO press release, the exhibition will give a behind-the-scenes look at the team that brings Game of Thrones to the screen. As part of the event, the Iron Throne from the show will be on display in the lobby of the building, where visitors can have their photograph taken with the throne.

The exhibition will be open from 12PM-8PM daily from March 9-18. On March 12, the exhibition hours are 12PM-10PM, and on March 13, the exhibition hours are 10AM-8PM.

The exhibit is free, but tickets are required. Tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis starting at 10AM EST on Monday, February 27 in person at the TIFF Bell Lighbox or by calling the box office. There's a limit of four tickets per person.

If you're in the market for a Sony PlayStation 3, you might want to check out Amazon.ca where they've got the 160GB stand-alone console on sale for $219.99 as their Deal of the Week. Though this doesn't quite hit the $199.99 mark we saw during Boxing Day, that was then and this is now and it's still a lower price when compared with other retailers. We've also seen various bundles with games, controllers and accessories but, if you're looking at strictly the system, this is an option you should look into.

The PS3 isn't just a gaming console as it doubles as a media centre and Blu-ray player, which might make it easier to justify to your wallet, significant other, or both. With March Break coming up, this might be a good time to reward your kids for doing well in school too!

The deal is live now and Amazon.ca offers free shipping on orders over $25.

The New Creations festival is coming up at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from March 1-7, and if you've been considering taking in one of the events this year, you're in luck. The TSO justreleased a promo code on their Facebook page that will get you $10 tickets to any of the festival events.

To get your tickets, head to the TSO web offers page and enter promo code New. You can then select from the following events: This Isn't Silence, Con Brio, or Orion. All seating sections are included in this promotion, so you're looking at savings of up to $130 per ticket.

For more information about the festival, visit the New Creations Festival homepage. All performances are taking place at Roy Thomson Hall in downtown Toronto.

There is a $5.50 service charge per ticket.

Update February 22: Because some users were unable to access the Black's website last night, they're extended the promotion until midnight tonight. We're not sure if this is valid on website orders only so, if you plan on going into a Black's, we'd recommend calling to confirm before heading out.

If you have a backlog of photos from Christmas and New Years waiting to be printed, Black's has brought back one of their popular promotions for a limited time. For the next five days, you'll be able to print 50 5x7 photos for just $5. This works out to be $0.10 a print and is a pretty good price for those with a large collection of photos waiting to make it to hard copy.

Many of us around the office have taken advantage of this promotion and we recommend uploading your photos and ordering them online rather than going to the store with a USB key or memory card. Wait times will vary from store to store so it's much easier to have them call you to come in and pick up your order than having to wait around for an undisclosed amount of time. Just a heads up!

The promotion ends on February 21.

We've been posting quite a few laptops lately but better more deals than not, right? This latest one comes courtesy of Best Buy where they've got the Acer Aspire 15.6" Laptop with Intel Core i7-2670, 6GB RAM and 750 GB HD for $699.99. This is definitely a good price for a laptop with a second-generation Core i7, a sizeable hard drive and a decent amount of RAM. Other notable features include: built-in memory card reader, USB 3.0 port and HDMI output. If you're in the market for a laptop with a lot of processing power, this is definitely one to check out.

This laptop isn't without its faults, however. The lack of a dedicated graphics card means gaming won't be your top priority -- or shouldn't be anyway. Its portability also takes a bit of a dive as the battery is only rated at 4.5 hours and it weighs just about 6 pounds. If you can look past those issues, or don't plan on bringing it on the daily commute, this laptop should satisfy the needs of most power users.

The deal is on until February 23.

Orders over $50 ship free.

Future Shop has a couple of decent laptop deals this week that you might want to look into if you're in the market for a new PC. The first, and more notable in our opinion, is the Acer 15.6" Intel Core i5-2450M Laptop with 1TB HD and 8GB of RAM for $599.99. It features a second-generation i5 processor, lots of RAM and tons of storage space which would be great as a home desktop replacement or for a student looking for a real work-horse notebook. It should be able to handle heavy multi-tasking without a problem and, at this price, is definitely budget friendly. Though it only has up to 4.5 hours of battery life and weighs just about 6 pounds, we'd still recommend it if you can look past those short comings.

The other laptop you might want to check out is the Lenovo 15.6" Intel Core i3-2350M Laptop with 500GB HD and 8GB of RAM for $499.99. Though it won't be able to handle CPU intensive programs like the above notebook, this is still a decent buy for those looking for basic tasks but want more power than a netbook. The 500GB hard drive is still large enough for most students but the battery life tops out at about 4 hours so you'll need to carry the AC adapter along for longer classes.

Though both laptops do not feature dedicated graphics cards, they are still decent options for those looking for an affordable notebook with some decent specs. If gaming isn't your main concern, either of these would be a good choice. We'd definitely pay the extra $100 for the larger hard drive and upgraded CPU as we tend to run a lot of programs at once.

Future Shop offers free shipping on orders over $50.

If you don't have your 2012 Entertainment Book yet (or you want to pick up another one) this is a good time to do it -- over at Entertainment.com (US) all 2012 books are $19.99 and shipping is free. Plus, all additional books are just $15 when you buy one at $19.99.

You'll find coupons for restaurants, movies, car rentals, hotels, family activities, and more in each city's Entertainment Book. Just use a few of the two-for-one deals and you'll cover the cost of the book completely.

Canadian locations include: Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Winnipeg, Halifax, Toronto (GTA), Hamilton, Ottawa, Montreal, Saskatchewan, Vancouver Island, and Okanagan Valley. If you're thinking of heading south for vacation you might also be interested in the Hawaii, Orlando, Las Vegas or Orange County books.

2012 Entertainment Book coupons are valid through November 2012 and you'll also have access to lot of online coupons when you complete your order -- no need to wait for your books to arrive to start saving! The $19.99 price with free shipping ends February 26, 2012.

If you've been waiting to get your hands on the newest Call of Duty but couldn't justify buying at full price, EB Games is putting it on sale for a limited time. Starting on Feb 19 and running until Feb 25. you can pick up Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 for $49.99. Regularly $59.99, this is a decent price for the game and a must if you are a fan of the series.

• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (PS3) - $49.99
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (360) - $49.99

We've seen the price dip to $49.99 in the past but not since early January. Stock will vary by location so we'd recommend calling in to your nearest EB Games to confirm they have it before heading out.

The latest London Drugs flyer is out and it features some good deals on everything from shampoo to panini presses. You can view the entire Mega Savings! flyer here, and we've highlighted some of the better deals below:

• Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8K Digital Camera - Black - $199.99, was $299.99
• K-Cup Coffee/Tea/Hot Chocolate Assorted 16-18 packs - $11.99 or two for $19.99
• Arm and Hammer Toothpaste - $2 for $2.99
• Pantene Pro-V Shampoo or Conditioner - $3.99
• Goldfish Crackers or Cheerios - 2 for $5
• London Home 18/10 Stainless Steel 10 piece Cookware Set - $119.99
• Duracell Battery Packs - 10 AAs, 8 AAAs, 4 Cs, 4 Ds, 2 9Vs: $6.99 each + Free Can of Pringles with in-store coupon. In stores only.
• Baby Bullet - $59.99
• Villaware Indoor Grill/Panini Maker - $49.99, was $129.99
• Edge or Skintimate Shave Gel - Buy 1, Get 1 Free, regularly $3.99 each
• VillaWare Stainless Steel Blender - $49.99, was $129.99

Mega Savings! flyer prices are valid until February 22, unless otherwise noted. Items not available online can be purchased at London Drugs locations in BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba.

If you missed out on your chance to save a bit on a new iPod Touch, Best Buy is extending the trade-in promotion for another week. Until next Thursday, you can trade-in your old, unused, neglected and potentially dusty mp3 players for up to $40 off any current-generation iPod Touch. This is definitely a great deal if you're in the market for the popular Apple device as they rarely go on sale. The adjusted totals look like this after the trade-in:

• Apple 8GB 4th Generation iPod Touch - $169.99 from $199.99
• Apple 32GB 4th Generation iPod Touch - $259.99 from $299.99
• Apple 64GB 4th Generation iPod Touch - $369.99 from $399.99

The trade-in event is only available in-store so you'll have to make your way to a Best Buy sometime between now and next week if you're interested.

Future Shop is really making it hard for us not to want a PlayStation Vita. Last week, they offered a free 4GB memory card on Vita pre-orders and they've outdone themselves with an even better promotion this time around. Right now, if you pre-order the PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi console you'll get a free 4GB memory card and a $20 credit towards any Vita game worth $29.99 or more. This definitely a good deal considering the memory card is pretty much mandatory and discounted games are always a win in our books.

For online shoppers, getting in on the deal is as easy as adding the PlayStation Vita Wi-Fi model and a game worth $29.99 or more to your cart. The 4GB card and discounts will be applied automatically so all you have to worry about is waiting for it to arrive and how much time to book off work. In-store shoppers will have Feb 22 and Feb 23 to get in on the bundle.

Shipping is free and the Vita is expected to hit Future Shop shelves on February 22.