Best of 9to5Toys: Refurbished 2018 MacBooks, iPhone XR pre-order deals, Apple Watch bands $5, more

In this week’s Best of 9to5Toys: Certified refurbished 2018 MacBook Pros from $1,529, the best iPhone XR pre-order deals, discounted Apple Watch leather & Milanese bands for $5, more…

Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro is a great device for many people, though it’s sometimes out of the price range that consumers generally shop in. Well, Apple is trying to help you out and is now selling certified refurbished 2018 MacBook Pro models starting at $1,529. You can save hundreds here, and still have the option of buying AppleCare+ to keep the computer protected for years after purchase.

iPhone XR pre-orders started yesterday and it’s always a bonus to save a few bucks on brand-new devices. We’ve rounded up all of the best deals from around the web on Apple’s latest device. From gift cards, BOGO sales, and even $0/month leases, we have it all for you in one place.

Apple Watch bands don’t have to be expensive. Though Apple normally charges $150 each for its leather or Milanese Loop bands, there are more budget-friendly alternatives out there. This week we saw leather and Milanese Loop bands drop to just $5 Prime shipped each. This is an easy and budget-friendly way to expand your band collection.

New Products, Guides, more |

mophie powerstation USB-C 3XL packs 45W USB-C PD, 26000mAh of power, more

• Review: PaMu Scroll brings wireless charging, Bluetooth 5.0, more to rival AirPods at just $39
• Review: LEGO’s life-size Porg is one of the cutest kits yet & a must-have for Star Wars fans
• Taco Bell is giving away limited edition Xbox One X consoles again, here’s how to win
• Verizon’s new GizmoWatch wearable packs LTE-connectivity for a low-cost monthly fee
• Amazon announces new Kindle Paperwhite with thinner, waterproof design
• Recording on Android just got a lot better w/ the all-in-one Spire Studio system
• How to get the Philips Hue look for under $40
• Hot Wheels Rocket League RC Rivals brings the game to life, hits store shelves November 1st
• Nintendo debuts custom Diablo III Switch console for lovers of the dungeon crawler
• Let Alexa scare the kids this halloween with custom doorbell responses
• Cookbooks for Kindle you can buy under $3: Giada De Laurentiis, Jim Lahey, more
• Best Halloween 2018 costumes for couples under $100
• Best iPhone XR clear case alternatives to Apple’s official $40 option
• Xbox One October update brings Dolby Vision to beat PlayStation, Alexa skills, and more
• Garmin Instinct smartwatch arrives with rugged build and 14 day battery life
• Razer unveils Raiju Mobile gaming controller w/ 23-hour battery life & Hair Trigger Mode
• LEGO Ideas releases new 860-piece Pop-Up Book set for its ten-year anniversary
• Supreme collaborates with The North Face on a fall & winter collection from $88
• Sam’s Club will soon offer same-day grocery delivery at over half of its stores
• Review: LEGO’s 180-piece Overwatch Omnic Bastion set is a pricey but unique collectable
• Giveaway: Win the new Apple-inspired Twelve South accessory collection worth $155

Black Friday 2018 Guides |

Best Buy Black Friday 2018: My Best Buy rewards, Thanksgiving hours, doorbusters, more

• B&H Black Friday 2018: free expedited shipping, deals on high-end gear, more
• Verizon Black Friday 2018: 50% off phones, smart home discounts, more
• eBay Black Friday 2018: 110% price match guarantee, free shipping, more
• Amazon Black Friday 2018: deals, Prime memberships, Alexa-only offers, more
• Walmart Black Friday 2018: Doorbusters, in-store savings, hours, more
• Target Black Friday 2018: REDcard benefits, Thanksgiving hours, free shipping, more
• Nordstrom Rack Black Friday 2018: Rewards discounts, free shipping, hours, more
• Target Toy Book 2018 has arrived: LEGO, Nerf, 25% off coupons, much more [Gallery]
• Monoprice’s Black Friday Mini Sale discounts monitors, speakers and more
• Guitar Center Black Friday 2018: early iOS/Mac gear deals, shipping, more
• Kohl’s Black Friday Toy Guide is here w/ LEGO, FAO Schwarz, Hot Wheels, more
• GameStop Black Friday 2018: early deals, free shipping, gift cards, more
• Costco Black Friday 2018: Member-exclusive deals, free shipping on many items, more
• Woot Black Friday 2018: Prime-only perks, timed deals and more
• LEGO 2018 Holiday Book: get a first look at exclusive sets, promos and more
• Home Depot Black Friday 2018: free shipping, online sales, more
• Amazon Top 100 Toys List arrives with this year’s hottest gifts
• Sam’s Club Instant Savings Book previews early Black Friday sale, member-only perks, more
• Kohl’s Black Friday 2018: Kohl’s Cash, coupons, Thanksgiving doorbusters, more

Top Deals |

Protect your new iPhone XR/XS Max or Google Pixel 3/XL with a case for as little as $3 shipped

• Add an Ethernet port to your Mac, Chromebook, more for $10 w/ this TP-Link dongle
• Center your home theater around Sceptre’s 65-inch 4K UHDTV at $430 ($120 off), more
• OLALA MFi-certified accessories: $3.50 Lightning cable, $18.50 portable battery, more
• ADATA’s Ultimate 240GB Solid State Drive sets new all-time low at $35 shipped
• Suaoki’s 444Wh Portable Power Station packs two AC outlets at $309 (Reg. $370)
• Keep your phone out of sight w/ Garmin’s DriveSmart GPS: $119 (Refurb, Orig. $270)
• The 2018 PlayStation Gold Headset within cents of all-time low: $71 (Reg. $100)
• Head to Toca Life: Town on iOS/Android, now FREE for first time in years (Reg. $4)
• Columbia’s fall web specials get you ready for cool weather w/ deals from $18
• Shure’s Sound Isolating Earphones return to low of $135 shipped ($45 off), more
• Massive PS4 Halloween Sale from $8 or less: Witcher 3, Bloodborne, BioShock, more
• VUDU $5 Killer Weekend Sale: Paranormal Activity, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, more
• iPhone XS/Max/R and Google Pixel 3/XL cases from $4 shipped at Amazon
• Pottery Barn Apartment turns any space into a walk-in closet w/ essentials from under $10
• Dewalt’s Waterproof 12-Compartment Organizer returns to Amazon low at $17.50
• All aboard! Assemble the LEGO Hogwarts Express at a new low of $64 (20% off), more
• Madewell gives you a stylish update with 30% off all sale items: jeans, sweaters, more
• The Shaper Origin leverages AR and a built-in display to bring precise cuts to your workshop
• The latest iTunes $5 Dolby Vision 4K sale offers Hacksaw Ridge, Silence, Lion, Room, & more
• Ozobot’s adorable little iPhone-enabled robot teaches you to code for $64 (Reg. $99)
• Under Armour Swackets are currently 25% off to help keep you warm & dry this winter
• Lexar’s JumpDrive Lightning Flash Drive sports 64GB or 128GB of storage from $25
• Insignia’s In-Wall Light Switch works with Alexa, HomeKit and more at $20 (33% off)
• iTunes launches massive Dolby Atmos 4K movie sale from $5, plus this week’s $1rental, more
• Anker’s best charging accessories are on sale from $11, USB-C hubs $30, more
• 9to5Toys iOS app now available! Stay up to date on the best deals and coolest gear
• Antitype iOS word puzzler now FREE for very first time (Reg. $2)
• Place bugs and gather intel in Beholder for iOS, now $3 (Matching low, Reg. $5)
• Twitterrific 5 hits lowest price ever on the Mac App Store, now $4 (Reg. $8+)
• Expand your mobile instrument arsenal w/ KORG Module at 50% off: $20 (Reg. $40)
• Step up to the plate in R.B.I. Baseball 18 for iOS at $5 (Matching all-time low)
• Valleys Between for iOS gets its very first price drop on the App Store, now just $2
• Anker’s $68 Soundcore Infini Mini Bluetooth Soundbar has never sold for less
• Amazon offers up to $35 off its new 4K Fire TV lineup when you trade in an eligible device
• NETGEAR’s 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router doubles as a DOCSIS 3.0 Modem: $119 (Reg. $150)
• Smartphone Accessories: Tribit Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker $23 Prime shipped, more
• Red Dead Redemption 2 + 3-months Xbox Live Gold for $60 (Pre-order, $85 value)
• Stay in shape anywhere w/ TRX’s Suspension Trainer Set for $100 (Reg. $150)
• This über creepy cat candle melts to reveal a metal skeleton: $25 (Reg. $35, various colors)
• Nordstrom Rack offers up to 60% off new arrivals from $15: TUMI, Hunter, UGG & more
• TOMS drops an array of styles up to 50% during its Fall Clearance Event w/ deals from $37
• This weekend only, Bonobos cuts an extra 40% off dress pants, sweaters, outerwear & more
• Get fit at home w/ the Total Gym 1400 + workout DVD: $231 shipped (Reg. $300)
• Express has you looking fresh with 40% off sitewide including jeans, outerwear & more
• 9to5Toys Daily: October 19, 2018

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