Update: Amazon is now matching many of Best Buy’s Echo device discounts. Notably we’re seeing the Echo Show at $130, Dot at $40, Kids at $70, 2nd Gen. at $85 and Plus at $100.

Best Buy’s 2-day Anniversary Sale is now live and amongst all the other notable deals, we’re now seeing discounts on a selection of Amazon Echo devices starting at $40 shipped. One notable price drop is for the Echo Show at $129.99. That saves you $100 from the going rate at Amazon and matches our previous mention for the all-time low. All of the discounted Alexa devices carry 4+ star ratings. Head below for more or check out the entire sale here.

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Best Buy has launched its 2-day Anniversary Sale this morning, discounting MacBooks, Apple Watch, TVs, smart home accessories and much more. You can find all of the deals on this landing page, or hit the jump for more details and our top picks. A new twist in today’s sale is that My Best Buy members receive free shipping on all orders (sign-up here at no cost). Otherwise, the usual $35 minimum remains.

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Walmart offers the previous-generation 9.7-inch iPad Wi-Fi 128GB in Silver or Gold for $349 shipped. Originally $429, this is a great deal to get a higher-storage option iPad and is right in line with what we normally see them drop to. We have seen it drop down to around $329, but only in limited cases. Do note that this is the previous generation without Apple Pencil support.

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In recent years vinyl has enjoyed an impressive resurgence as it found a home in our mostly digital world. The so-called “vinyl resurgence” started in 2007, slowly seeing sales increase over the next 10-years to levels not seen since the 1980s or earlier. If you’re anything like me, it’s easy to depend on Apple Music with an entire library at your fingertips. But vinyl offers a different experience, as there is just something about placing a record on to a turntable that Apple and Spotify simply can’t match.

Last year I dove into the world of vinyl strictly out of curiosity. In the meantime, I’ve enjoyed building a small collection and learning some of the nuances of this hobby. If you’re at all interested, check out the short guide below to learn how you can construct your own vinyl library from the beginning.

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Now until September 3rd, Patagonia is having its Web Specials Sale with up to 50% off jackets, vests, shorts, accessories and more. Prices are as marked. Orders over $75+ receive free delivery.

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B&H is currently offering up to $200 off current generation 12-inch MacBooks. Meanwhile, Best Buy is offering $100 off plus an additional $150 discount for students. It’s worth noting that B&H doesn’t charge tax at the time of purchase for shoppers outside of New York or New Jersey, so you may ultimately be better off there than Best Buy. Today’s offers are $50 better than our previous mention. Apple is expected to introduce a refresh to some of its MacBook lineup next month, but details are scarce on which models will be featured.

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Best Buy is now taking $100 off Apple’s latest 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pros. You can leverage student discounts (more information here) to drop an additional $150 off your total. That’s up to $100 better than our mention last week at eBay on the 13-inch configurations, and the entry-level 15-inch model. If you need the higher-end machine, you can still do better with that Electronics Valley deal which is still live. Simply hit this page at Best Buy and choose your configuration on the right. If you don’t mind previous-generation models, Best Buy has a host of discounts on older MacBooks that can also be paired with those education deals referenced above. Head over to the student deal hub to secure your coupon.

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Eddie Bauer’s Friends and Family Sale is live with 40% off sitewide when promo code SHARE is applied at checkout. You can find deals on jackets, vests, jeans, boots and more. Orders of $99+ receive free delivery.

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Walmart offers the Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Hear Headphones in Neighborhood Collection colorways for $149 shipped. As a comparison, these headphones were listed at $300 but Amazon currently sells them for around $200. It’s rare to see the Neighborhood Collection discounted at all, so be sure to jump on these deals if you’re interested. Rated 4/5 stars by over 3,500 Amazon reviewers.

If you prefer a wired pair of headphones, don’t miss this 1-day Master & Dynamic deal.

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Amazon offers the SanDisk Ultra 200GB microSDXC Card for $47.99 shipped. That’s good for a 20% discount from the going rate and is the third lowest offer we’ve tracked. Just about every other similar option sells for over $60 at Amazon. Adding this microSDXC card to your compatible smartphone can solve all of your storage woes with 200GB of room for your music, photos and more. Includes up to 100MB/s transfer speeds. Rated 4.4/5 stars from over just under 6,500 customers.

More smartphone accessories: 

• Anker’s 1-day Amazon Gold Box has deals from $8 on top-rated iPhone/Android accessories
• AUKEY 56W USB-C Wall Charger: $25 (Reg. $36) | Amazon
  • w/ code AUKEYYY0
• AUKEY 60W Charging Station: $40 (Reg. $50) | Amazon
  • w/ code AUKEYYY2
• AUKEY Neckband Wireless Headphones: $22 (Reg. $30) | Amazon
  • w/ code AUKEYEB9
• Save 25% on Nest’s Indoor and Outdoor 1080p Security Cameras, now at $149 each
• NTONPOWER 12V Car Charger Adapter: $10 (Reg. $20) | Amazon
  • w/ code 50OFFUCP 
• Outfit your iPhone X or 8/7 with a new $4 case via Amazon (various styles)
• Poweradd 10W Qi Charing Pad: $8 (Reg. $15) | Amazon
  • w/ code QRKQIZG9
• Huawei Watch 2 Classic Smartwatch falls to new Amazon low at $180 (Reg. $230)

Deals still live from the weekend:

• Bose QC 35 II Wireless Headphones get rare discount at Amazon to $299
• OLALA 13000mAh Battery w/ built-in MFi Lightning Cable: $20.50 (Reg. $35) | Amazon
  • w/ code 40OLALA1
• Titita 13,500mAh Dual-USB Solar Power Bank: $14 (Reg. $24) | Amazon
  • w/ code OK6V624U
• Brother’s iPhone-enabled Bluetooth Label Maker returns to Amazon low at $30 ($25 off)
• Todi 9-in-1 Phone Camera Lens: $8 (Reg. $20) | Amazon
  • w/ code D5RP9EED
• Leviton’s $21 Decora Z-Wave Smart Plug is now 40% off at Amazon

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Amazon offers Bose QuietComfort 35 II Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones for $299 shipped. Also at Walmart and Best Buy. Regularly $349, this is first notable price drop that we’ve tracked at Amazon and a new all-time low there. These headphones are arguably the best out there. I love the active noise cancellation and built-in support for various smart assistants. Rated 4.4/5 stars.

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Costco is offering its members Apple’s latest 9.7-inch iPad Wi-Fi 128GB for $359.99 with $5 shipping in Space Gray, Gold, or Silver. Regularly $429 direct from Apple, this is over $60 off the regular price and one of the best discounts we’ve tracked recently. If you’re still on an older iPad, the latest generation boasts a powerful processor and Apple Pencil support, perfect for the upcoming school year.

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