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Patrick Campanale

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When I’m not working on building custom computers or fixing phones, I love to write about technology. I’m always looking out for the best deal on any tech I can get my hands on, so one day I decided, “Why not write about it?!” You can follow me on Twitter or Instagram @pcamp96, though I’m way more active on Twitter. If you’ve got a tip to an awesome deal, go ahead and drop me a line at patrick@9to5mac.com!

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Cinera aims to bring a better movie watching experience to your living room

We all know the feeling of not wanting to go to the movies, but we end up going anyway… Why? Going to the movie theater provides a unique viewing experience that most just can’t get at home, well, before Cinera that is. Cinera takes aim at replacing the home-theater experience up several notches, even going as far as claiming to have higher resolution viewing experiences than you get from a normal movie theater.


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OS Power Box is a charging dock for all your devices, even the USB-C MacBooks

From $110

When it comes to charging multiple devices, honestly, I normally just give up and throw the tangled cables into my bag with a 6 port USB charging hub. I mean, I have a decent dock for my iPhone 7+ and Apple Watch that has a USB to charge my iPad, and there are many of those options available on Amazon. But there’s a new kid on the block, and OS Power Box brings something else to the table; a USB Type-C 60W charger and the ability to fold flat for travel.


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$130

Bring the theater home w/ this HARMAN 5.1 surround sound for $130

Sound Distributors Inc. (100% positive feedback) via Amazon currently has the Harman Kardon HKTS 9BQ 5.1-channel Home Theater Speaker System for $129 shipped. Normally priced on Amazon around $180, and priced at $600 new from HARMAN and $180 manufacturer refurbished, this is the lowest we have seen these speakers in a long time. Adding a decent 5.1 surround sound system to your living room is the best way to bump up the enjoyment factor of watching movies or TV shows with the family. Rated 4.3/5 stars.


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$883+

Get Samsung’s latest Note 8 flagship from $883 w/ .edu email (Reg. $930+)

Samsung just launched their latest flagship, the Galaxy Note 8, for $929.99. That’s quite a bit to swallow, especially for a college student who wants to have the latest and greatest. Thankfully, Samsung has partnered with UNiDAYS to offer up to 20% off of most of their inventory, including the brand new Note 8. As long as you’re registered with UNiDAYS (if not, it’s not hard), you can snag the Note 8 from just $883.49 depending on what carrier you choose, saving you 5% off of the list price.


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Cards Against Humanity V2.0 includes over 150 new cards for just $25

$25

If you have never heard of Cards Against Humanity, that probably means you’re a decent human being… For the most part, at least. Cards Against Humanity boasts itself as a “party game for horrible people” but it’s really just a fun rendition of the age old game Apples to Apples in this writer’s opinion. Filled with jokes you could never find yourself telling, or just funny sentences you get to finish, Cards Against Humanity is a fun game all around, but definitely not for all ages. There are many cards that are not for the faint of heart or younger eyes, so please play responsibly.


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Fitbit launches Flyer Bluetooth headphones with sweat resistance, 6-hr battery life, more

$130

Fitbit just announced their Ionic watch and now they’re back at it again with the Flyer. The Fitbit Flyer is a brand new pair of headphones from the fitness company that they say pairs perfect with the Ionic for workouts. The Flyer is Bluetooth driven and sports 6 hours of listening time, with a 15-minute quick charge that provides an extra hour of listening time.


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PITAKA magnetic New Wallet brings modularity where we need it

From $79

PITAKA is a Chinese based company that has been making mobile accessories for a little while now. Their latest venture, however, is a carbon fiber magnetic wallet. Starting at $79 on Indiegogo the New Wallet is slated to go up to a starting price of $119 after the crowdfunding campaign ends. With the “Basic Edition” giving you the initial ability to hold 6 cards in a RFID blocking and Anti-Degaussing magnetic wallet, it’s really an interesting idea.
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