Morning Tech Deals Highlights

• Windows Development Software – Microsoft is giving away a free set of Visual Studio '08 Pro, Server '03, SQL Server, Expression Studio, Game Studio 2.0 and more to college/graduate students. [Slickdeals]

• Rackmount Server – Refurbished IBM eServer (Dul Opteron 2GHz) for $235, shipped. Oh, 1U servers, why must you be so lovely? [Dealnews]

• USB Hard Drive – Western Digital MyBook 500GB USB 2.0 external drive for $80, in-store pick-up at Circuit City only. (Check for stock availability online.) [Dealnews]

• Surround Speakers – Today's Woot! is a pair of Klipsch Synergy Series SS.5 Surround Sound Speakers for $95, shipped.