Fable III is to release next Tuesday the 26th of October. While it is down to crunch time, there are still some stellar pre-order deals out there, but you’d better act fast!

And let me just tell you a brief synopsis of some of the deals out there… from Amazon’s stellar deal of a $20 video game credit for a future purchase, exclusive in-game content bonuses, and release-date shipping for only 99¢… all the way to the lowest of lows with Best Buy who offers absolutely no bonus what-so-ever. It is clear there are deals to be had.

Of all of the available pre-order options out there, we have broken down the stores so it will be easier for you to decided which deal best fits you:

Last night we launched the capability to add your own Custom Items and be alerted when those items come in stock or are up for pre-order. This service is currently in BETA so hopefully those that use it, will pass along any issues or praises you may have.

At this time, you can ONLY track products from either Amazon or B&H Photo. We will track the items you add, and then alert you whenever we see stock or pre-orders available.

To utilize this new feature:

1. Login to your account
2. You will see a new section on the “My Items” screen that says “My Custom Items”. This is where your custom items will show and where you can adjust the alert delivery options.
3. Click “Add Items” at the top and there will be a new pane on this screen to “Add Custom Items”.
4. Enter one product page URL per line in the box. These URLs must be from Amazon or B&H Photo at the time of this writing.
5. After adding the URLs and clicking the Review button, you will see a screen to validate and Add each item.
6. Click Add next to each item after making sure the items are correct.
7. Head to the “My Items” page and set your alert delivery options for each item. By default, in stock email alerts is already selected.
8. Go on with your life; when we see stock available, we will notify you.

A few notes on Custom Item Tracking:

• Desktop Alerts are not available for these custom items.
• We will add more stores dependent on usage of the system and requests. Not all stores will be able to be added.

Good luck to all!

UPDATE: Now that Black Ops has released, head over to our Call of Duty Tracker to see is available.

Call of Duty: Black Ops is about to rear its head come November 9th, 2010 the official release date. So, what are your pre-order options from the top retailers out there, and what kind of delivery options are there? Like we recently broke down for Medal of Honor Pre-orders, we will do the same thing for you with COD: Black Ops.

Amazon Pre-order Deal

Game Deal: At the time of this writing, the pre-order cost for Black Ops is only $54.44. This is a guaranteed price, so it will not go up from here and if it happens to drop even more over the next 3 weeks, you will get it at the lowest advertised price until the actual released date. For example, if you pre-ordered it already at Amazon for the $59.99 price, then you will be getting it for $54.44 since that is the price today. If you have yet to pre-order and the price goes back up, then you will have to hope the price drops again before the release date.

Shipping Deal: You also have the option to get Release-Date Delivery. Release-Date Delivery costs a mere 99¢! This guarantees you will receive the item on the day the game is released. This 99¢ release-date delivery is also good on the other two game options, Hardened Edition and Prestige Edition… regardless of which version you order, you can get release-date delivery for 99¢.

Amazon UPDATE 11/8/10: The price of the game went up to $59.99. As a result, if you order at this price, and the price drops later today, then you will get the lower price.

GameStop Pre-order Deal

Game Deal: At GameStop the deal changes slightly from Amazon. GameStop is offering pre-orders of Black Ops for $59.99. GameStop is also offering a promotion only those who pre-order Black Ops which will afford them a CHANCE at winning some other prizes. When you pre-order from GameStop, you will have a daily opportunity to participate in “Surprize Attack” with quite a few prizes ranging from a Jeep to a free appetizer from T.G.I. Fridays. If this is your thing, then by all means preorder from GameStop.

Shipping Deal: There are no real shipping deals at GameStop when pre-ordering games through them. The deal is, pre-order the game, and select overnight shipping and they guarantee delivery on release-date. Overnight shipping costs $9.99 plus $1.50 more for each $50 over $75.

Target Pre-order Deal

Game Deal: There is no real pre-order deal for Black Ops at Target, the game costs $59.99.

Shipping Deal: there is also no guarantee of any sort with regards to release-date delivery.

Walmart Pre-order Deal

Game Deal: Walmart is virtually on par with Amazon when it comes to pre-order deals for COD: Black Ops, but with a one exception: The pre-order game cost is currently $59.99 from Walmart, $5 more than Amazon. The other two editions, Hardened Edition and Prestige Edition are also available at their respective costs of $79.99 and $139.99.

Shipping Deal: Like Amazon, Walmart also guarantees release-date delivery and at the bargain price of 97¢. One stipulation is that you must have your order placed 3 days prior to actual release date in order for you to receive this release-date delivery guarantee.

Walmart UPDATE: Walmart dropped their pre-order price to $53.96! Remember, to get release-date shipping you need to order 3 days prior to release-date (Nov. 9th, 2010)

COD: Black Ops Pre-order Recap:

Recapping the pre-order options from the various retailers:

Amazon: game cost is $54.44 (Guaranteed Price), shipping 99¢ for release-date delivery- Pre-Order Now
GameStop: game cost is $59.99 & contest, shipping is $9.99 for release-date delivery- Pre-Order Now
Target: game cost is $59.99, no shipping guarantees- Pre-Order Now
Walmart: game cost is $53.96 (Updated price), shipping 97¢ for release-date delivery (must order 3 days prior to release-date) – Pre-Order Now

Yes, the Nikon D7000 finally reared its head at Best Buy. This is the first store of the ones we are tracking that has shown inventory available online. If you would like to get your hands on this camera now, buy it now from Best Buy.

IF by the time you read this, stock is gone, then make sure to sign up for our FREE in stock alerts over at our Nikon D7000 In Stock Tracker.

Visit our Dance Star Mickey In Stock Tracker »

The Tickle Me Elmo of 2010? That would be Dance Star Mickey… newly updated with a lot more motion and moves than ever before. Watch Mickey tear it up with the moonwalk.

If you are having trouble finding Dance Star Mickey, then by all means give our FREE Dance Star Mickey Tracker a shot. You have nothing to loose and you might just be able to find this elusive doll for 2010. Could this doll be the hottest toy of the 2010 holiday season? Head over to the tracker to learn more.

Looking to purchase Medal of Honor, which releases tomorrow October 12th, 2010, but want to get your hands on the best deal? Lets take a look at what the top retailers out there are offering at the wee hours prior to the launch of this much anticipated release of Medal of Honor:

Amazon Medal of Honor Preorder Deal:
Amazon is offering two features that are of interest. First is the $20 video game credit. In theory, this drops the price of Medal of Honor to $39.99 from the issued price of $59.99. You will receive your $20 credit within two days of Medal of Honor shipping to your house. Second, you have the option to receive Release-Date Delivery… in my case it only cost $0.99! This price shocked me in that I was able to have the game in-hand on release-day for only $0.99 and I can still order today and receive it tomorrow for this price.

GameStop Medal of Honor Preorder Deal:
If saving $20 is not of great importance to you, then maybe getting an advanced Tier 1 status in game is. This is the deal from GameStop… if you place your order by today at 11 AM CST, which is 12 PM EST, you will receive a “GameStop Exclusive code for instant access to the Assault Class Tier 1 Operator with the benefit of a visual distinction in Multiplayer. Also receive the M60 to mow down the competition online.” When it comes to getting your game on release-day, you will have to select overnight shipping which will cost you $9.99.

Walmart Medal of Honor Preorder Deal:
Walmart is offering a $20 e-gift card. This gift card will only work at walmart.com or samsclub.com and not valid in stores. Just like Amazon, you are essentially getting your game for the $59.99 minus $20 for a future purchase, but unlike Amazon this purchase can be on anything at the aforementioned sites, not just video game purchases. As far as shipping goes, well just like Amazon, you can have the game in-hand on release-day for only $0.97! However, there is a caveat this late in the game, this guarantee passed as the rules state in order to receive the game on release day you must have placed your order 3 days prior to actual release date.

So late biters, which route will you take? Lets recap our options:

Amazon – $20 video game credit, $0.99 release-day delivery still an option – Preorder Now!

GameStop – FREE in game Tier 1 Access Code, $9.99 release-day delivery – Preorder Now!

Walmart – $20 online-only gift card, release-day delivery has passed – Preorder Now!

Want to save up to 20% at the HP Home & Home Office Store? Act fast as the deal ends on 10/31. Read on for all the details:

Save $25 off orders of $125 or greater at the HP Home & Home Office Store. Enter Code: SVMB39487. Exclusions Apply.

If you are wondering what the exclusions are, then check out this so you are in the know:

Offer Excludes All Compaq, All G-series laptops, HP Mini 110, HP Mini 210 HD, HP Mini 210 Vivienne Tam Edition, p6300z, p6500z, p6510t, p6550z, p6310t, s5305z, s5310t, s5500z, s5510t, s5550z, Officejet J3680, LaserJet P1102w, Personal Media drives, Pocket Media drives, SimpleSave drives, brands: Beats, Logitech, Linksys, Flip, Microsoft, Adobe, and Norton. Maximum 1 redemption per person or address. Not valid with other promotions, Friends & Family, or HP Academy. Combinable with instant rebates. Restrictions apply. Products and support acquired by Customer under these Terms are solely for Customer’s personal use and not for immediate resale or sub-licensing. For complete conditions, see “Coupon Information” in the “Customer Service” section at www.hpshopping.com. Coupon valid through 10/31/10.

Also, you can save up to $360 on customized laptops:

Are you looking for the elusive Lalaloopsy Dolls, but coming up short handed? Then make sure and check out our newely launched Lalaloopsy Dolls In Stock Tracker. We offer FREE in stock alerts via our site so you don’t need to stick around online all day long to find yourself a Lalaloopsy. We even offer FREE txt alerts. This way even when you are out and about, you can still be notified when stock becomes available for purchase.

Here are the Lalaloopsy Dolls we are currently tracking:

• Bea Spells-a-Lot
• Crumbs Sugar Cookie
• Dot Starlight
• Jewel Sparkles
• Mittens Fluff n’ Stuff
• Peanut Big Top
• Pillow Featherbed
• Spot Splatter Splash
• Twin Pack – Sunny Side Up & Berry Jars n’ Jam

Unfortunately we are not currently tracking the accessories. If you would like accessories tracked, then give us a shout out and let us know. Also, spread the word to others so they know… NowInStock.NET!

Are you looking for Squinkies, but having a hard time locating the items? You may be in luck. Our FREE in stock tracker for Squinkies was just released. We are tracking a variety of items in the Squinkie arsenal and will alert you as soon as we find stock available for purchase online. Here is a list of items currently being tracked in our Squinkies In Stock Tracker:

• Bubble Pack #1
• Bubble Pack #2
• Bubble Pack #3
• Bubble Pack #4
• Bubble Pack #5
• Bubble Pack #6
• Gumball Surprise Playhouse
• Palace Surprise
• Surprise Bakeshop
• Teatime Surprise
• Tote & Go

Make sure you head over to the Squinkies In Stock Tracker and sign up for the FREE in stock alerts to be notified when stock becomes available for purchase!

The Microsoft Store is excited to announce the Windows 7 Family Pack will be on sale for $149. That is only $149 for 3 licenses of Windows 7 Home Premium! Offer is valid while supplies last.

However, you have more than one option for this deal…

Get the Windows 7 Family Pack at The Microsoft Store – $150 + shipping

Get the Windows 7 Family Pack at Amazon – $150 + Free Shipping!

Get the Windows 7 Family Pack at Buy.com – $150 +Free Shipping!

Your computers will thank you in many ways if you upgrade to Windows 7. It works like a finely tuned machine compared to Vista.