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Amazing Deals Online, a 4.9/5 star rated Amazon seller from 55,373 reviewers, is offering the best prices we’ve ever seen on two of the most popular professional studio monitor headphones currently on the market: Audio-Technica ATH-M40X and ATH-M30X. Simply put, Audio Technica ATH-series headphones dominate the Amazon best seller list. Both items come with the original manufacturer’s warranty.

Important! you must select (from links below) Amazing Deals Online with fulfillment by Amazon as the seller for the coupon code to work. Refer to the above image for an example.

Add either pair of headphones (or both!) to your shopping cart and apply coupon code ATH20OFF. This code will drop the ATH-M40X down to $79.20 shipped (Reg. $139) and the ATH-M30X down to $55.20 shipped (Reg. $99).

ATH-M40X (4.7/5 stars) features:

Cutting-edge engineering and robust construction
40 mm drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
Circumaural design contours around the ears for excellent sound isolation in loud environments
90° swiveling earcups for easy, one-ear monitoring
Professional-grade earpad and headband material delivers more durability and comfort. Removable cable

ATH-M30X (4.5/5 stars) features:

Advanced build quality and engineering
40 mm drivers with rare earth magnets and copper-clad aluminum wire voice coils
Tuned for enhanced detail, with excellent mid-range definition
Collapsible for space-saving portability
Designed to excel for studio tracking, mixing, and field recording

TDK TREK Micro Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker: $25 Prime shipped (orig. $60)

Feb 16 2015 - 5:31 pm PT

Amazon offers the TDK A12 TREK Micro Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker for $24.99 Prime shipped, which is 58% below list and 50% better than its standard selling price. Pad your order to $35 or more to lock in free shipping if you’re not a Prime member. Also on sale at Best Buy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars from dozens of Amazon reviewers. Features include:

High quality, Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
Weatherized design protects against the elements
Built-in NFC technology allows for quick wireless pairing Requires NFC enabled device
Enjoy stereo sound by pairing two TREK Micro Speakers via True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Auxiliary output lets you turn your old sound system into a wireless Bluetooth receiver

TREK Micro Wireless Speaker

The TDK Life on Record TREK Micro offers high quality sound in a speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. Proven to withstand splashing water and dusty conditions, the TREK Micro was built to be the perfect speaker for nearly every activity. The speaker’s rechargeable battery offers up to six hours of audio playback letting you enjoy your music on the beach, while camping, on vacation, or at the gym. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream audio wirelessly, while the built-in NFC capability makes pairing an NFC-enabled device as simple as touching it to the speaker. You can pair two TREK Micro speakers together using the TrueWireless Stero functionality.

Rugged & Weatherized

The TREK Micro’s flexibility and rugged design make it the perfect addition to your busy lifestyle. The portable speaker offers an IP64 certified weatherized design which protects against splashing water and dust. You’ll be able to stream music on a boat, in a tent, clipped to a backpack or atop a kitchen counter for up to six hours per charge.

TrueWireless Stereo

Enjoy full stereo sound wherever life takes you by using the TrueWireless Stereo feature to pair two TREK Micros to each other. The TREK Micro offers wider stereo configuration without wires.

Multiple Connectivity Options

The TREK Micro speaker is outfitted with a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary input, enabling wired connections to MP3 players, phones, and a variety of other devices. It also features a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary output which lets you turn your old sound system into a wireless Bluetooth receiver.

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Amazon Fire TV streaming media player $34 w/ Sling TV subscription or $84 w/o

Feb 16 2015 - 11:27 am PT

It’s been an exciting couple of months for cord cutters. Dish’s Sling TV streaming service has officially launched and just last week the company announced a partnership with Amazon and Roku to offer exclusive media player discounts.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Amazon just kicked off a fresh discount that knocks its Fire TV player down to just $84. The aforementioned Sling TV promo extends a $50 Fire TV coupon code for new users of its service who sign up for three months of service ($20/month).

If you take advantage of both of these promos then you’ll haul in a new Amazon Fire TV box with three months of Sling TV access for a total cash outlay of $94 — Fire TV costs $34 after coupon and Sling TV service adds $60, which yields the $94 figure. That’s still $5 below the regular price of just the Fire TV.

Here’s how to lock in your unique coupon code:
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Get a free Fire TV/Roku streaming stick or 50% off Fire TV/Roku 3 when you sign up for Sling TV

Feb 12 2015 - 9:53 am PT

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Sling TV is barreling down on cable TV like a freight train. Not only is this innovative service currently the best way for cord cutters to get select TV stations, but now Sling TV has landed on Fire TV and will offer free streaming devices.

When you prepay three months of Sling TV service ($60), you’ll be able to grab an Amazon Fire TV Stick ($39 value) or Roku Streaming Stick ($50 value) for free. If you’d rather get a full streaming box, then you can also opt to save 50% on an Amazon Fire TV ($99 value) or Roku 3 ($100 value).

Here’s how Amazon is handling the promo:

Sign up for your subscription on the Sling TV website and prepay three months of Sling TV service.

After signing up, you will receive a promotion code that can be used for $50 off Amazon Fire TV or a free Fire TV Stick.

Copy the promotional code, go to www.amazon.com/redeemslingtvoffer, and add one Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick to your shopping cart.

Proceed to check out. Paste or enter the promotional code in the “Enter a gift card or promotion code” field, click the ‘Apply’ button and complete your order.

When your device arrives, simply plug it in, connect to the internet, and start enjoying instantly.

We haven’t heard any specific instructions from Roku as to how you can redeem its offer, but you should be able to simply sign up via Sling.

Looking to learn more about Sling TV? Head over to our complete coverage of this cord cutters dream. Or maybe your hesitant to commit to three months of service? Sling TV is currently offering a free seven-day trial of its service for those interested in taking a look first.

HP 14-Inch Slatebook Touchscreen Laptop w/ Android 1.8GHz/2GB/16GB $299 shipped (Reg. $430)

Justin Kahn Feb 11 2015 - 8:24 am PT

Amazon has the HP Slatebook 14-Inch Touchscreen Laptop w/ Android for $298.87 shipped right now. That’s $131 under Dell’s listing (the average selling price) and the lowest we can find from a trusted retailer.

It features a 14-inch touchscreen, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, a 9-hour battery life, 2GB of SDRAM and a 16GB SSD all running on a 1.8GHz NVIDIA Tegra 4.0 processor. You also get “free 25GB lifetime cloud storage from Box”. It has received a 3.6/5 star rating from 36 Amazon customers.

More on the HP Slatebook 14-Inch Touchscreen Laptop:

Intuitively interactive 14-inch diagonal 1080p HD 10-point capacitive touchscreen with extended battery life of up to 9 hours delivers an engaging multimedia experience. (Battery life tested using 720p (1280×720) resolution, H.264 mp4 video format, 200 nits brightness, audio level at 50% system, 100% media player from local storage, headphone attached, wireless off, and disabled display power saving feature. Actual battery life will vary depending on configuration and maximum capacity will naturally decrease with time and usage. High-definition (HD) content is required to view high definition images.)

The Android apps you already know and love—supported by the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS. All of this powered by a speedy NVIDIA Tegra 4 mobile processor to run high-end graphics and optimize performance. (Wireless access point and Internet service required and not included.)

Home: Brentwood Stainless Steel Kettle $19 Prime shipped, more

Justin Kahn Feb 10 2015 - 12:33 pm PT

~~Today only, as part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 50% off Remington hair products and shavers.~~

Next up, Amazon has the Brentwood 1.2 Liter Stainless Steel Tea Kettle (Model KT-1770) for $18.99 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. That’s about $11 under the next best prices from trusted retailers, $1 under our previous mention and the best price we can find by $5 considering the potential free shipping.

This model features a 1.2 L capacity, a brushed stainless steel exterior, 1000 watts of power, auto shut off and a lift-off base for cordless use. It has received a 4.2/5 star rating from over 330 Amazon buyers.

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Download the first episode of Better Call Saul in HD for free

Feb 9 2015 - 11:11 am PT

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Better Call Saul, a Breaking Bad spin-off, premiered last night. But don’t worry if you were caught up in the Grammy’s and missed it.

Both Amazon and iTunes are offering free HD downloads of last night’s premier. There are also some bonus clips available for free. Google Play is charging $1.99 for it. Episode 2 airs tonight at 10pm EST on AMC.

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About the Show
Better Call Saul is the prequel to the award-winning series Breaking Bad, set six years before Saul Goodman (Bob Odenkirk) became Walter White’s lawyer. When we meet him, the man who will become Saul Goodman is known as Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, and, more immediately, hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and often against, Jimmy is “fixer” Mike Ehrmantraut (Jonathan Banks), a beloved character introduced in Breaking Bad. The series will track Jimmy’s transformation into Saul Goodman, the man who puts “criminal” in “criminal lawyer.”

The series also stars Michael McKean as Chuck McGill, Rhea Seehorn as Kim Wexler, Patrick Fabian as Howard Hamlin, and Michael Mando as Nacho Varga — characters that will represent both legitimate and illegitimate sides of the law.

Breaking Bad creator and showrunner Vince Gilligan and Breaking Bad writer and producer Peter Gould created the show together and serve as co-showrunners of the premiere season. Gilligan directed the first episode of the series, which has already been greenlit for a second season of 13 episodes. The debut season will consist of 10 episodes.

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Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan (Photoshop CC + Lightroom): $10/month with free $25 Amazon credit

Seth Weintraub Feb 9 2015 - 10:46 am PT

Amazon will give you a free $25 credit when you buy the 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan. It’s priced at $9.99 per month, so the free credit is like getting 2.5 months of service for free. Speaking of free, you can cancel before your 1st month is up if you don’t like the service.

That’s the best deal we’ve seen since Black Friday where a $30 credit was offered. More Adobe deals direct from Adobe here (via our Daily Deal Finder Tool)

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Download 100 of the biggest rock hits from the 50s & 60s for $2.59

Feb 9 2015 - 10:36 am PT

Well, this takes me back to being chauffeured around town by my parents. Head to Amazon to download Best of Rock ‘n’ Roll & Jukebox Music, a 100 song compilation of hits from the 50’s and 60’s for just $2.59. That works out to about two cents per song — crazy.

Artists include Neil Sedaka, Paul Anka, The Everly Brothers, The Platters, The Drifters, and many more.

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Sling TV is now available with free 7-day trial, details on new channel availability

Trevor Daugherty Feb 9 2015 - 9:15 am PT

Update (3/4 9:00am): Sling TV has announced that it has added AMC and IFC to its “Best of Live TV” core package. Beginning today, subscribers will be able to enjoy popular shows such as Mad Men, Better Call Saul, The Walking Dead and Portlandia. Sling TV also has a new “Hollywood Extra” pack, this $5 add-on includes content from all EPIX movie channels as well as Sundance TV. Interested in Sling TV? Learn how to grab a free or discounted streaming device when you subscribe.

Sling TV, the hit of CES 2015, is available today to all customers nationwide, offering contract free, $20 a month television to a variety of devices. This service made a big splash in January with its promise of some of the most popular cable television services such as ESPN/2, TNT, TBS, however its only been available in beta since then. Today users can sign up at its website for a free 7-day trial before the $20 a month rate kicks in.

We’ve also got full details on additional channel packages and upcoming availability on other devices such as the Xbox One. Head below for more information and full PR.

Valentine’s Day bailout: free 1-day Amazon shipping on jewelry from Alex & Ani, Kate Spade, other top brands

Feb 9 2015 - 9:08 am PT

Guys, don’t stress about Valentine’s Day — Amazon has your back. Take advantage of free one-day shipping on a huge selection of necklaces, earrings, and rings from the brands your ladies are looking for like Alex And Ani, Kate Spade, Dogeared and more.

A best bet is the Kate Spade “All Wrapped Up” Simulated Pearl Necklace for $95.89 (Reg. $128).

Prime members can also take advantage of this offer. Just select the $3.99 upgraded shipping during checkout and that cost will be automatically deducted from your order total.

Head to this roundup post to take a look at our best V-Day deals.

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Media: Despicable Me 2 and other recent(ish) Blu-rays $10 each, Big Hero 6 early release, more

Feb 5 2015 - 2:26 pm PT

As one of its Deals of the Week, Amazon offers up to 67% off Despicable Me titles. Our top pick from the lot is Despicable Me 2 on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD for just $10 Prime shipped. As a pricing comparison, it retails for $30 and has never been priced this low before.

If you still need the original Despicable Me to round out your collection, it’s also just $10 Prime shipped. To help you put in perspective how good these prices are, just consider that Amazon is selling just the DVD of each title for only $0.04 less.

If you’re not a Prime member than either sign up for a free trial or just pad your order up to $35 or more to get free shipping.

More deals from Amazon:

Jurassic Park (Steelbook) [Blu-ray + DVD + DIGITAL w/ UltraViolet]: $9.99 (Reg. $20)
How to Train Your Dragon 2 [Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD]: $10 (Reg. $40)
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug [Blu-ray+DVD]: $10 (Reg. $25)
Her [Blu-ray + DVD]: $10 (orig. $36)
Live Die Repeat: Edge of Tomorrow [Blu-ray + DVD]: $9.99 (Reg. $36)
The Expendables 3 [Blu-ray]: $10 (Reg. $40)
Transformers: Age of Extinction [Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD]: $10 (Reg. $40)
X-Men: Days of Future Past [Blu-ray]: $10 (Reg. $40)
Chef [Blu-ray + DVD + DIGITAL HD with UltraViolet]: $10 (Reg. $30)
Breaking Bad: The Complete Series [Blu-ray]: $84.99 (orig. $231)
Gone Girl [Blu-ray]: $14.99 (Reg. $40)
22 Jump Street (2 Discs) [Blu-ray]: $14.99 (Reg. $41)

*note: some titles may be on backorder. Be sure to place your order today to lock in the discounted price.

Disney’s latest animated hit, Big Hero 6, has dropped on iTunes weeks before its official release — download it now in HD for $19.99. If you’d prefer to wait it out for a physical copy then your best bet is to preorder it from Amazon for $18.90 (Reg. $40).

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Headphones: JBL J55i on-ears $30 shipped (orig. $100), Bose SoundTrue in-ears 10% off, more

Justin Kahn Feb 3 2015 - 8:53 am PT

Update (2/4 11:10am): You’ll also find the same deal (both colors) matched on Newegg’s official eBay page

Newegg is offering the JBL J55i High-Performance On-Ear Headphones with JBL Drivers, Rotatable Ear-Cups and Microphone in black or orange/white for $29.99 shipped. That’s $70 under the original listing, $7 better than Amazon, matching the lowest we’ve seen and the best price we can find.

Features:

Premium JBL drivers deliver incredible detail and low-end response
Exciting JBL design with premium finish
Rotating, 180-degree DJ pivot mechanism so you can keep one ear on your audio and one ear on external sounds or conversations
Apple three-button remote with built-in microphone lets you control your iPod or iPhone
Padded carry pouch protects the headphones when on the go

They have received a 3.8/5 star rating from 80 Amazon customers.

We also spotted the Bose SoundTrue In-Ear Headphones (multiple colors) get a 10% price drop across most major retailers including Amazon, Newegg, Best Buy and more. Available for $89.95 shipped (Reg. $100) and rated 4.4/5 stars from 600 Amazon customers.

You’ll also find deals still live on the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Professional Over-Ear Headphones in black for $129 shipped (Reg. $169) and the Sennheiser PXC 250-II Noise Cancelling Headphones in black for $80 shipped (orig. $200)

Timex Weekender Men’s and Women’s Watches extra 30% off, deals from $19 Prime shipped

Feb 2 2015 - 3:01 pm PT

Amazon offers a selection of Timex Weekender watches for $26.74 to $38.36. Coupon code WEEKEND30 will drop an additional 30% off each watch. Most of the styes regularly sell for around $45, but some are as low as $40 and as high as $50. Prime members receive free 2-day shipping, while non-members will only sidestep shipping costs on orders of $35 or more. All styles are Unisex.

You can’t go wrong with the Timex Unisex T2N651 “Weekender” Watch with Olive Nylon Band for $20.53 after the aforementioned coupon. It’s currently the best selling watch on Amazon.

The Weekender’s clean face and stylish bands mesh together to create a timeless look. If you’ve been eyeing the J. Crew Timex lineup, but can’t stomach investing upwards of $150, then the Weekender is your best bet. It shares a similar style at a fraction of the price.

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LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Active Video Game System for kids ages 3-8 yrs. old: $99 shipped (Reg. $150)

Feb 2 2015 - 10:02 am PT

Amazon offers the LeapFrog LeapTV Educational Active Video Game System for $99 with free shipping. All other retailers we checked with are currently selling it for $149 and up. Hundreds of Amazon reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 stars.

“Get minds and bodies moving with LeapTV, the educational, active video gaming system built just for kids ages 3-8 years.”

Teaches reading, mathematics, science and problem solving skills. (Games sold separately.)
Easy to play 3 ways: body motion, pointer play and classic control. Transforming controller works in two modes.
Includes console, camera, mount, transforming controller, HDMI cable, AC power adapter, 16GB of memory and built-in Wi-Fi/Ethernet port for downloads.
Works with 100+ LeapFrog educator-approved LeapTV cartridge games, game downloads and videos; kids will never run out of fun!

Looking for more LeapDrof deals? Woot has the LeapPad2 Crayola Creativity Bundle (New/Open Box) for $49.99 + $5 flat rate shipping.
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Breaking Bad: The Complete Series on Blu-ray w/ money barrel and other collectibles: $100 (orig. $300)

Feb 2 2015 - 9:38 am PT

Get ready for Better Call Saul by reliving the greatest (IMO) TV show ever. Amazon has the Breaking Bad Complete Series on Blu-ray with collectible replica money barrel for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $200 below list, $20 better than our Black Friday price, and the best deal we’ve ever seen. This special edition is chock full of extras:

Collectible replica money barrel
Over 55 hours of special features from all seasons
Two-hour documentary
Commemorative challenge coin designed by Vince Gilligan
Los Pollos Hermanos apron

Forgo the extras and it’ll only cost you $84.99 shipped.

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iPhone 6/Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector w/ rounded edges $5 shipped

Justin Kahn Jan 27 2015 - 10:58 am PT

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Qualitycellz (99.1% Positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals offers the iPhone 6/Plus Tempered Glass Screen Protector for $4.59 shipped. Similar no-name products go for between $6 and $20 (or more) on Amazon and other retailers and this is about $0.10 below our previous mention on a tempered glass iPhone 6/Plus protector

Features:

Tempered Glass Anti-scratch
(Hardness: 9H)
0.2mm
2.5D Rounded Edges
Dry Application: Easy to install and remove (Bubble-Free / No Residue)
High Definition Transparency Film that ensures maximum resolution for RETINA Display
True touch Sensitivity and antibacterial for an invisible and perfect protection on touch screen
Perfect cutouts on the front not to interfere with sensors or responsiveness
Anti-oil coating
avoid smudges and reduce the fingerprints
It protects the screen from sharp objects’ scratch & accident drop

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Games/Apps: Metal Gear Ground Zeroes $10, Street Fighter IV $20, Logitech gaming peripherals up 60% off, more

Justin Kahn Jan 27 2015 - 10:09 am PT

In today’s best game/app deals, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, prologue to the upcoming Phantom Pain release, is available for 50% off on Amazon today for PS3 owners: $9.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $20). This matches the lowest we see the game go for and ties the recent Best Buy price for non-GCU members.

Imagine classic Metal Gear gameplay but with no restrictions or boundaries. Players use intelligence and cerebral strategy to sneak their way through entire missions, or go in all guns blazing.

You’ll also find some deeply discounted gaming peripherals from Logitech in today’s Amazon Gold Box Deals including mice, keyboards and more.

Other notable gaming deals today include Ultra Street Fighter IV on PS3/Xbox 360 for $19.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $40) and the best price we have ever seen on the hardcover Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask 3D Collector’s Edition: Prima Official Game Guide at $20.99 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $35, #1 Best Selling game guide on Amazon).

Head below for the rest of today’s best iOS/Mac including BioShock 2: $5 (Reg. $20), CLZ Comics – Comic Database: $10 (Reg. $15), Tesla Wars: FREE (Reg. $1), Gramory: FREE (Reg. $3) and more:

Ongoing game deals/promotions:

Far Cry 4 for $39.99 shipped (Reg. $60)
Assassin’s Creed Unity $29.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $40+)
Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition $19.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
PlayStation 4 Last of Us bundls via Cartwheel: $360 plus 5% off for REDcard holders
Wii U 32GB w/ Super Mario 3D World & Nintendo Land $260 (Reg. $300+, current lowest)
GameStop 12-Month Xbox Live Gold Membership w/ digital delivery for $39.99 (Reg. $60)
iTunes Free App of the Week: Shades: A Simple Puzzle Game (Reg. $2)
Valiant Hearts: The Great War is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)

Home: J.A. Henckels Silvercap Knife Block Set $75 (orig. $300), more

Justin Kahn Jan 26 2015 - 12:51 pm PT

As part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 62% off the Extra Plush Fitted Mattress Topper (Found in Marriott Hotels) in a range of bed sizes starting from $52.99 shipped.

Cooking (99.5% Positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals is offering the J.A. Henckels International 14-pc. Silvercap Knife Block Set for $74.99 shipped. That’s more than $200 off the original price, $15 under the average selling price/Amazon and the best price we can find.

It features ergonomic handles, brushed stainless steel end caps, rust and corrosion resistant knives and are dishwasher safe. This set comes with a “Lifetime” warranty and has received a 4.2/5 star rating from over 30 amazon customers.

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The best student discounts: save at Apple, Best Buy, J.Crew and dozens of other national retailers

Trevor Daugherty Jan 23 2015 - 2:45 pm PT

Life as a student can be a struggle, from trying to keep up with your classes to working at a part-time job. Don’t forget about your girlfriend or those student loans weighing over your head as well. The good news: we’re here to help put a couple bucks back in your pocket so you don’t have to settle for cheap beer this weekend…

9to5Toys has scoured the internet looking for some of the best discounts available to students and rounded them up. Below we’ve got details on potential savings at Apple, Amazon, Eddie Bauer, J. Crew and more. You probably had no idea that you’ve been missing out on those discounted burritos.

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Monitors: Acer 27-inch HD Widescreen $480 shipped (Reg. $550+), Dell 24-inch HD LED $210 shipped (Reg. $270)

Justin Kahn Jan 23 2015 - 11:33 am PT

We have noticed a couple nice 27 and 24-inch monitor deals today at Amazon and Newegg. Both of which are matching or beating the lowest prices we’ve seen, have received 4+ star ratings on Amazon and come with free shipping:

Acer 27” HD Widescreen Monitor (XB270H Abprz) $479.99 (Reg. $550+) | Amazon
- Rated 5/5 stars from 16 reviewers
Dell 23.8″ HD LED Monitor (U2414H) $209.99 w/ code EMCAKNP44 (Reg. $270+) | Newegg
- Rated 4.3/5 stars from 152 reviewers

Customer Review: Acer 27” HD Widescreen Monitor

Pros:For those wanting to know some information about this monitor, I’m reposting my initial review from Newegg, since there are basically no reviews for this monitor here yet.

1. Now more than ever with the release of Nvidia Driver 344.48, this Acer should be a Gamers first choice. This driver contains a utility called “Dynamic Super Resolution” (DSR). This function, when turned on, allows the screen to render a game through “out of range resolutions”. So in short, when enabled, this feature will render any game such as, BF4 in 2560×1440 all the way up to 3840×2160, on this 1920×1080 Acer Xb270haprz etc. Albeit, it is scaled down but none the less, DSR is the true game changer. All those holding out for ROG Swift can now upgrade to this monitor at a reduced price, when compared to Swift and still be able to game all the way up to 4K with the inclusion of DSR.

2.Huge size, makes BF4 players much bigger, first time I fired up the game, I said H.O.L.Y!! WOW!!

3.Connected right up, no Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit issues to speak of.

4.Screen is absolutely beautiful and naysayers are selling you and almost me on hype that 1080P @ 27″, is no good. At $600.00 this monitor is definitely worth the price.

5.Take it from me, the pickiest person on the planet to please, this display is awesomeness wrapped in wowness!! <– made up word

Cons:

1.Some games do not support G-sync, “The Evil Within” has a new playable demo on Steam and G-sync would not activate for it.

2.G-Sync does in fact cause some issues on this monitor. I have since reverted the display to 120hz which disables G-sync ability on the monitor, regardless of the feature being turned on in the driver, I have since disabled the driver options too. With G-sync enabled in the Nvidia control panel, an issue that may crop up with the 334.11 driver can cause black screens when in games and during some PC boot ups. It should be noted, I since reattempted to enable G-sync with the new 344.48 driver and although there are still some issues, I have not seen the black screen return…

Headphones: Pioneer MX9-K on-ears (multiple colors) $130 (Reg. $220), Beats Mixr on-ears $130 (Reg. $175+), more

Justin Kahn Jan 23 2015 - 8:35 am PT

Newegg is offering the Pioneer SE-MX9-K Headphones in multiple colors (Indigo black, white, bright copper) for $129.99 shipped today. That’s $170 under the original $300 listing, $90 better than Amazon, the best we’ve seen on any color MX9-K and the lowest price we can find.

Features:

Large, 50mm speaker unit that is ideal for reproduction of dance music
High-quality aluminum alloy housing and hanger
Durable polyamide headband with silicone head cushion for maximum comfort
Soft, synthetic leather ear pads for comfort in extended use
High-quality, detachable, tangle-free cord with in-line microphone and volume control for smartphones
6Hz – 40KHz frequency response range

This set has received a 4.5/5 star rating from 29 Amazon customers.

We also spotted some headphones deals at Best Buy today including:

Beats Mixr on-ears bright green / yellow: $129.99 (Reg. $175 – $250, current lowest)
Beats by Dre urBeats Headphones silver or pink: $79.99 (Reg. $90+, current lowest, within $20 of Black Friday)
Bose QuietComfort 15 Noise Cancelling Headphones: $249.99 (Reg. $279+, current low, within $20 of lowest)

We also have the Klipsch STATUS Over-Ear Headphones (white) for $85 shipped (orig. $250), the lowest price we’ve ever seen by $15 and the Bose AE2w BT Headphones for $189 (orig. $250) at Daily Steals.

Supersize your Super Bowl with these HDTV deals

Jan 21 2015 - 3:08 pm PT

Super Bowl XLIX will pit the Seattle Seahawks up against the New England Patriots. While ticket prices on the resale market aren’t as outrageous as you might imagine, they are still way beyond what a sane person would pay.

You can outfit your family room with a ridiculous HDTV for significantly less than the average ticket price for the big game. Not to mention the fact that you can invite all your friends over to watch with you and scoff down as much homemade buffalo chicken dip as you want.

Continue on to tackle our top Super Bowl HDTV deals…
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Home: Dyson DC44 cordless stick/hand vac $250 (orig. $400), 5-pack Flexible Cutting Boards $6 (orig. $13+), more

Justin Kahn Jan 21 2015 - 12:59 pm PT

The official Dyson eBay store is offering the Dyson DC44 Animal Digital Slim Bagless Stick Vac for $249.99 shipped. That’s $150 under the original listing, $50 better than Amazon and the current best price. This is matching the lowest we can find outside of the Black Friday and holiday sales of last year.

It features a detachable long-reach wand, motorized floor tool, a run time of 20 minutes or 8 minutes on Boost mode, a fade-free nickel manganese cobalt battery and Root Cyclone™ technology “for constant, powerful suction.” It comes with a 2 year warranty from Dyson and a 4.2/5 star rating from over 770 Amazon customers.

Amazon is offering a 5-pack of MIU Flexible Cutting Boards (multiple colors) for $5.91 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. That’s $7 or 55% under the original listing and the best prie we can find from a trusted retailer by $4.

These cutting boards are 15 x 11-inches, are safe in the dishwasher, and sit as the best selling cutting boards on Amazon. They have received a 4.2/5 star rating from 360 Amazon customers.

Before you head below for the rest of today’s best home deals, be sure to check out the Nessie Ladle (seen above) currently available for preorder (arriving in February) for $15.99.

Believe it or not, out of the deep pot comes Nessie! Diving into your favorite soup or standing by ready to use, a legendary time in the kitchen is guaranteed.

The Myo armband that lets you control your favorite devices with hand gestures is set to go mainstream

Justin Kahn Jan 19 2015 - 4:14 pm PT

The motion controlled armband device known as Myo previously went up for pre-order via the Thalmic Labs online shop and will now soon be available via Amazon. Myo is a gesture controller designed to track hand motion, among other things, that supports a wide range of applications from gaming and typical UI navigation on your Mac, to remote control of devices like the Ollie and flying drones.

Head below for more details, availability information and to see this thing in action:

Home: Braava 380t Mopping Robot $240 shipped (Reg. $300), Ekobrew K-cup filter $4.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $10+), more

Justin Kahn Jan 19 2015 - 12:49 pm PT

Amazon is offering the iRobot Braava 380t Floor Mopping Robot for $239.99 shipped. While we have seen some rare in-store only deals for less, that’s 20% under the regular listing and within $5 of the lowest online price we have seen.

It features 3 hours of dry sweeping or 2 hours of wet mopping on a single charge, is “ideal” for pet hair, has “whisper-quiet operation,” and more. It is the best selling robotic vacuum on Amazon and has received a 4.1/5 star rating from over 450 customers.

Amazon is offering the Ekobrew Cup Refillable Cup for Keurig K-cup Brewers for $4.50 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. That’s more than 50% under the original listing and the best price we can find on this model.

This made in the US reusable Keurig coffee filter is made from 100% BPA free plastic, commercial grade stainless steel mesh, and can be a more affordable and environment safe way to enjoy Kuerig coffee. Be sure to review the above listing for brewer compatibility. It is the best selling small appliance accessory on Amazon and has received a 4.1/5 star rating from over 7,300 Amazon customers.

Head below for the rest of today’s best home deals including espresso machines, blenders, toasters, tools, office items and discounted Kohl’s and Jiffy Lube gift cards:

Home: Green Earth 3-pc Frying Pan Set $55, Crate & Barrel clearance – bar tools, glasses up to 60% off, more

Justin Kahn Jan 15 2015 - 1:43 pm PT

Amazon has the 3-Piece Green Earth Frying Pan Set by Ozeri for $54.95 shipped. That’s $75 or 58% under the original listing, the lowest Amazon has offered them for and the best price we can find by more than $10.

They feature Ceramic Non-Stick Coating and are “100% PTFE and PFOA Free.” The 8, 10 and 12-inch pans are made from “durable heavy-gauge die-cast aluminum” with no “heavy metals or harmful chemicals” and have heat resistant silicon coated handles and a magnetized induction stove safe base. This set has received a 4.1/5 star rating from over 570 Amazon customers. The Best Selling pan lids available for this set are available for as low as $9 Prime shipped.

Crate&Barrel is offering clearance pricing on a wide selection of kitchen items, bar tools and more. As seen in our ongoing Kitchen Tech column, there are a number of cocktail tools/shakers and muddlers, along with a series of glasses, cutlery, dinnerware, and more available at discounted prices.

A few standout items in the sale include the Gatsby Ice Bucket for $20 (Reg. $60), the Salud Azul Pitcher for $15 (Reg. $30) and the Leather and Stainless Steel Flask for $20 (Reg. $30).

As part of its Gold Box Deals of the Day, Amazon is offering up to 72% off a series of Rubbermaid products and be sure to head below for the rest of today’s best home deals:

Home: Hamilton Beach illuminated Glass Kettle $30 (orig. $50), Lifesmart wood cabinet heater $130 (orig. $280), more

Justin Kahn Jan 14 2015 - 12:42 pm PT

Amazon has the Hamilton Beach illuminated Glass Electric Kettle, 1.7-Liter (40865) for $29.99 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. That’s $20 under the original listing and the best price we can find by between $5 and $10 from trusted retailers.

This glass electric kettle features stainless steel accents, a “soft blue illumination”, auto shutoff, built-in mesh filter and cordless serving. It has received a 3.8/5 star rating from over 110 Amazon customers.

Amazon also has the Lifesmart Corp Ultimate 8 Element Extra Infrared Heater W/ Air Ionizer System & Remote (LS-8WIQH-LB-IN) for $129.99 shipped. That’s $150 under the original listing, between $20 and $40 under the average selling prices and the best we can find.

It works for “extra-large” rooms, with 3 heat settings, a 9 hour start/stop timer, digital temperature control and a “Lifetime Air Filter and Air Ionizer.” This “cool-to-the-touch” wood cabinet heater has received a 4.2/5 star rating from 250 Amazon customers.

Head below for the rest of today’s best home deals including discounted Chicago Cutlery as well as products from Hamilton Beach, Rubbermaid, Gerber and more:

LifeProof frē waterproof iPhone 6 case in multiple colors: $59 shipped (26% off)

Jan 14 2015 - 9:45 am PT

Amazon now offers the LifeProof iPhone 6 frē waterproof case for $58.97 with free shipping. That price is notable for two reasons: it’s a 26% discount on a recently released, name brand case, and because all LifeProof coupons we’ve seen so far have excluded any iPhone 6 case. Today’s deal is ~~available for the black~~ and white versions.

A snippet from our review:

I’ve had LifeProof’s new Fre iPhone 6 case since it debuted last month and have put it through all kinds of torture tests, most notably my three-year-old who likes to watch Ben and Holly in the bath tub and six-year-old who sees no problem sled riding and skiing with a smartphone (Read: GPS tracking device).

The bottom line? It continues to protect from everything. Lots of drops, dirt, water, snow. Pretty much anything…

Amazon reviewers tend to side with our thoughts on the case, giving it a 3.5 out of 5 star rating.

Keep in mind that many third party Lightning cables are not compatible with it. If you’ve lost or destroyed the original cable that came with your iPhone, then you may want to invest in a new one that’ll definitely work with your new LifeProof case.

Need tough protection for your iPhone 6 without waterproof capabilities? Amazon still has OtterBox iPhone 6/Plus cases starting at $22.

Back at its lowest price: OtterBox iPhone 6 Plus Commuter (white) $29 Prime shipped (Reg. $45) http://t.co/IBofEbHyu8 pic.twitter.com/5ZDz3fkfdu

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Blu-rays: The Grand Budapest Hotel $12, Ghostbusters 1 & 2 4K $10, Fight Club, Taken & Fargo from $6, more

Justin Kahn Jan 13 2015 - 3:19 pm PT

Amazon is offering The Grand Budapest Hotel Blu-ray for $11.99 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more (matched at Best Buy). That’s $28 or 70% off the list price and the best price we’ve seen it go for. The 2014 comedy is the latest from famed director Wes Anderson (The Royal Tenenbaums, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou) and has received an 8.1/10 on IMDb.

Here are today’s other notable Blu-ray deals:

Ghostbusters 1 & 2: Mastered in 4K (Blu-ray – 2 Disc) $9.99 (Reg. $20) | Best Buy
Clash of the Titans (Blu-ray) $5 (Reg. $20) | Amazon
Snow White & the Huntsman – Extended Edition (Blu-ray+) $8 (Reg. $15, within $1) | Amazon
Transcendence (Blu-ray + DVD) $12 (Reg. $36) | Amazon
More Blu-rays from $6: Fight Club, Taken, Fargo, Anchorman, more | Amazon

Home: up to 25% off Gladiator home/garage storage products, Coleman Collapsible Cooler $27, more

Justin Kahn Jan 12 2015 - 12:32 pm PT

Amazon is offering up to 25% off select Gladiator home/garage storage products from now through January 31st. We are seeing a number of lows in the sale on everything from garage racks/clips and the ball caddy, to its power receptacle strips and utility/gearboxes. One of our top picks is the Gladiator GarageWorks Ready-To-Assemble Modular Gearbox (GAGB28KDYG) for $125.30 shipped. That’s nearly $95 under the original listing and the lowest we can find.

It features an adjustable shelf, ball bearing slides and a key lock. It is the Best Selling Utility Cabinet on Amazon and has received a 4.2/5 star rating from 28 customers. Some of the other notable Gladiator deals available today at the lowest we can find (w/ Prime shipping) include its Best Selling storage/hanger clips as well:

Gladiator GarageWorks Twin Hook $5 (Reg. $9)
Gladiator GarageWorks Tool Hook $7 (Reg. $11)
Gladiator GarageWorks Big Hook $6 (Reg. $11)
Gladiator GarageWorks 18-Inch Wire Basket $14 (Reg. $28)
More Gladiator Home/Garage Storage Products…

Head below for the rest of today’s best home deals including a wheeled cooler from Coleman, kitchenware, tools and more:

Tools/Outdoor/Other:

Coleman 60-Can wheeled Collapsible Cooler $27 (Reg. $55) | REI
Nubee Temperature Gun Yellow/Black $17 (orig. $72) | Amazon
Bucket Boss SuperBib Apron $15 (Reg. $25) | Amazon #1 Best Seller
Snap-On LED Pocket Sticklight $9 (Reg. $22) | Amazon
Craftsman 12-Piece Open Ignition Wrench Set $9 in-store (Reg. $17) | Sears
Craftsman 14-Piece ComboIgnition Wrench Set $11 in-store (Reg. $20) | Sears
Set of Six Eco-Friendly Sky Lanterns $15 (Reg. $32) | Groupon

Kitchen/Home:

Emeril by All-Clad Hard Anodized Nonstick 8″ & 10″ Fry Pan Set $25 (Reg, $37+) | Woot
ClosetMaid Adjustable 8-Tier Wall and Door Rack, 18-Inch $37 (Reg. $50+) | Amazon
KitchenAid Classic Digital Timer, Black $10 (Reg. $13+) | Amazon
Bamboo Memory Foam Pillows from $30-60 (Reg. up to $90) | Groupon

Sennheiser MM30 in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote for iOS/Samsung (black) from $20 shipped (Reg. up to $60)

Justin Kahn Jan 12 2015 - 7:35 am PT

Update (1/14 8:00am): Amazon is now offering the Sennheiser MM30i headphones (iOS version) for $24.99 Prime shipped. That’s $35 under the original listing and the best price we’ve seen by $5.

Adorama is offering the Sennheiser MM 30G Noise Isolating in-ear headset for $19.95 shipped. That’s $55 under the original listing, around $30 under the average selling price, $10 below Amazon and the best we’ve seen. While the audio aspect will work anyway, these are the Samsung Galaxy version of the headphones, so you should double check to see if the remote/mic controls will work with your Android device before purchasing. The iOS model is still available at an all-time low of $28.95.

Features:

made for the latest generations of Samsung Galaxy Smartphones & Tablets
the in-line remote enables you to easily play/pause your music
the in line remote control with integrated microphone makes it easy to take/end calls
Ear Canal design for effective passive attenuation of ambient noise
Compatible with other Android phones

The MM30s have received a 4/5 star rating from over 160 Amazon customers.

Home: Brentwood Stainless Steel electric kettle $20, Sunbeam heated blanket $40, Pyrex storage set $25, more

Justin Kahn Jan 5 2015 - 1:16 pm PT

Amazon is offering the Brentwood 1.2 Liter Stainless Steel Tea Kettle (Model KT-1770) for $19.99 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more. Some retailers charge as much as $40 for this model and this is about $6 under the next best prices we can find from trusted retailers.

This model features a lift-off base for cordless use, a 1.2 L capacity, a brushed stainless steel finish, 1000 watts of power and an auto shut off function. It has received a 4.2/5 star rating from over 300 Amazon customers.

Next up, Amazon has the Sunbeam Microplush Heated Throw blanket in Walnut brown (TSM8US-R470-25B00) for $39.99 shipped. That’s around 40% under the original listing, and the best price we can find from a trusted retailer.

This heated blanket features 3 warming settings, a 3 hour auto off function, a 6 foot power cable and is completely machine washable/dryer safe. This model has received a 4.2/5 star rating from over 920 Amazon customers.

Head below for the rest of today’s best home deals including discounts on Pyrex food storage, tools, and more:

OtterBox iPhone 6/Plus cases in multiple styles and colors from $22 Prime shipped

Jan 4 2015 - 9:51 am PT

Amazon has discounted a variety of OtterBox iPhone 6 and 6 Plus cases. Choose the Defender Series if you’re looking more protection and a built-in screen protector, or the Commuter Series for everyday protection. Prime members (free trial) will receive free 2-day shipping on every case, while non-members will need to spend $35+ to sidestep shipping costs.

OtterBox iPhone 6 Plus Defender Series Case (black): $40.11 (Reg. $60)
OtterBox iPhone 6 Plus Commuter Series Case (black): $30.91 (Reg. $45)

OtterBox iPhone 6 Defender Series Case (black): $31.12 (Reg. $50)
OtterBox iPhone 6 Commuter Series Case (white/gunmetal): $22.76 (Reg. $35)
OtterBox iPhone 6 Commuter Series Case (admiral blue/deep water): $22.76 (Reg. $35)
OtterBox iPhone 6 Commuter Series Case (whisper white/blaze pink): $21.99 (Reg. $35)

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Sennheiser MM30 in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $30 shipped (Reg. up to $60)

Justin Kahn Dec 23 2014 - 8:08 am PT

Amazon has the Sennheiser MM30 in-ear headphones with mic and controls for $29.95 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more (matched at Best Buy and B&H). Both the iOS and Samsung Galaxy models are available at the discounted price today. That’s $20 under the original price, about 25% below the next best price and matching the lowest we’ve seen.

Features:

Smart in-line remote control with microphone change volume, skip tracks, answer or end calls and active Voice Control,from a sleek built-in unit
Effective noise isolation: ear-canal design for effective passive attenuation of ambient noise
Comfortable custom fit: three sizes of ear sleeves (S/M/L) supplied
Made for the latest generations of iPod, iPhone and iPad
Includes a two-year international warranty
Change the volume, skip tracks, answer or end calls and active Voice Control, all from a sleek built-in unit

The MM30s have received a 4/5 star rating from over 140 Amazon customers. If you’re looking for some over-ears, we also have the Sennheiser HD 205-II Studio Grade DJ Headphones (black/silver) for just $25 shipped right now (the lowest price ever).

Fashion: last minute deals on clothing/shoes, more

Trevor Daugherty Dec 19 2014 - 5:22 pm PT

Amazon is offering a free $20 credit with the purchase of a $100 Nordstrom gift card with code NORD20BB at checkout. This is a great gift idea for the person you’re struggling to find a present for ahead of next week. Nordstrom has a wide variety of men’s and women’s clothing with store locations across the United States. The free $20 credit can be used towards any purchase made from Amazon.

JCPenney is having a nice last minute sale, offering tiered savings sitewide:

$10 off $25+ w/ coupon code JOYFUL
20% off $100 or less, 25% off $100+ w/ coupon code SNOWMAN

Orders of $50 or more will receive free shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas Eve, December 24th. JCPenney offers a wide variety of clothing for men, women and children in addition to home goods as well.

Other fashion deals:

Macy’s One Day Sale – up to 65% off clothing, shoes, more, extra 15% off w/ code YFM32X
Gap – 40% off sitewide w/ code WRAP
J.Crew – 40% off sweaters, 30% off everything else w/ code GIFTNOW

Home: Roomba 780 Robot Vacuum $400, Samsonite Luggage 70% off, Waring Pro Toaster Oven $60, more

Justin Kahn Dec 19 2014 - 12:33 pm PT

Amazon is offering the iRobot Roomba 780 Vacuum Cleaning Robot for Pets and Allergies for $399.99 shipped. That’s $200 or 33% under the original $600 price tag, the best price we can find by $139 from a trusted retailer and beats the previous all-time low by $29.

It features dual HEPA filters to trap “dust, allergens and tiny particulates leaving behind fresh, clean air.” The 780 is said have 50% longer battery life than previous models as well as a Wall Lighthouse system for better navigation, scheduled cleaning, remote control and more.

This is the #1 Best Selling Robotic Vacuum on Amazon and has received a 4.3/5 star rating from over 300 customers.

For today only, as part of its Gold Box Deal of the Day, Amazon is offering 70% off Samsonite 2-piece spinner luggage sets. You can grab the Lightweight Two-Piece Softside Spinner Set (Spinner 21/Spinner 25) for $124.99 shipped (orig. $430) or the Lightweight Two-Piece Hardside Spinner Set (Spinner 20/Spinner 24) for $119.99 shipped (orig. $400).

Both sets are the lowest price we can find and the lowest Amazon has ever offered them. They have received 4+ star ratings like many of the other Samsonite options available.

Head below for the rest of today’s deals including vacuums, toaster ovens, tupperware and more:

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JAWBONE Up Move Activity Tracker for Smartphones $40 shipped for Prime members (orig. $50)

Jared Weintraub Dec 17 2014 - 11:52 am PT

Amazon Prime members (free trial) can save $10 (discount applied at checkout) on the JAWBONE Up Move Activity Tracker for only $39.99 shipped. That’s the first price drop we’ve seen since the release.

Announced only last month, the activity tracker can guide you to get fit, lose weight and have fun doing it. It tracks steps, exercise, overall calories burned, hours slept and quality of sleep. You can even track your food, drink, calories, nutrients and use the UP App Food Score to quickly know if you are eating right.

The Jawbone Up is compatible with iOS and Android and requires installation of free Jawbone UP smartphone app.
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Home: Kryptonite bike lock w/ 4-ft Flex cable $29 (orig. $50+), more

Dec 17 2014 - 7:56 am PT

Today only, as its Bonus Gold Box Deal of the Day, Amazon offers up to 50% off select KitchenAid items. Prime members (free trial) will receive free 2-day shipping on everything, while non-members will get free standard shipping on orders of $35 or more. Use today’s sale to refresh your kitchen tools or cross the chef in your life off your Christmas list.

~~Here’s our top picks:~~

~~KitchenAid 6-Qt. Refurbished Professional Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer: $179 (Reg. $299)~~
~~KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Blender: $41.99 (Reg. $60)~~
~~KitchenAid Classic 17-piece Tools and Gadget Set: $29.99 (Reg. $60)~~

Next up, BuyDig has the Kryptonite Kryptolok Series 2 Standard Bicycle U-Lock with Transit FlexFrame Bracket (4-inch x 9-inch) with 4-Foot Flex Cable for $42.95. But using code CP11411164852 drops your total down to $28.95 shipped. That’s $19 below the original listing, $7 better than Amazon and the best we’ve seen by $1.

This lock is ideal for downtown/city use with a 13mm hardened steel shackle and a “Bent Foot” design to prevent theft. It comes with a 4ft. Flex cable as well as a transit FlexFrame providing “easy mounting to frame tubing 25mm to 80mm whether round, oval, triangular, or square.”

It is the #1 Best Selling Bike U-Lock on Amazon and has received a 4.3/5 star rating from over 950 customers.

Head below for the rest of today’s best home deals including a $17 Black & Decker hand vacuum, deeply discounted Cuisinart kitchenware, home safes/lock boxes and more:

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PSA: Free Holiday shipping cutoffs start this week

Dec 16 2014 - 11:19 am PT

Trust me, you don’t want to get your Christmas shopping done at the mall or worse, Walmart. So listen carefully. For many stores, this week marks your last chance to place orders with free shipping and still get them in time for Christmas.

Luckily, Amazon has extended its holiday shipping cutoffs. The updated timeline is as follows:

Dec. 19: Free Shipping (order as late as 11:59 p.m. EST)
Dec. 22: Two-Day Shipping (Free with Amazon Prime)
Dec. 23: One-Day Shipping (As low as $2.99 per item with Amazon Prime)
Dec. 24: Same-Day Delivery (order as late as 10:00 a.m. local time; $5.99 per shipment with Amazon Prime)
Dec. 25: Give the gift of Prime or send an Amazon.com Gift Card

Everyone can place orders with free shipping through December 19th and still expect to receive the items by December 25th. Otherwise, expedited shipping is going to cost you extra. Prime members (free trial available) can procrastinate up until December 22nd and their free 2-day shipping benefits will cover any additional fees. Starting Decemeber 23rd, all Amazon buyers will need to pay extra for one-day shipping. After that, your only options are same-day delivery or opt for a downloadable present like Prime or gift cards.

Head below for a lengthy list of holiday shipping cutoff dates and free shipping details for major online retailers:
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TP-LINK AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30+)

Justin Kahn Dec 15 2014 - 8:41 am PT

Amazon has the TP-LINK AV200 Nano Powerline Adapter Starter Kit (TL-PA2010KIT) for $19.99 with free Prime shipping (free trial) or on orders of $35 or more (“Arrives by Christmas,” matched at B&H). That’s 43% under the original price and the best price we can find by around $7.

Features:

HomePlug AV standard compliant, high-speed data transfer rate of up to 200Mbps
Miniature design, smaller than most powerline adapters at the market, blends indiscreetly in front of any power outlet
No new wires, use existing electrical wiring
Up to 300 meter range over a home’s electrical circuit for better performance through walls or across floors
Plug and Play, no new wires or configuration required
128-bit AES encryption ensures that the network is safe simply by pressing a button on paired devices
Patented Power-Saving Mode automatically reduces power consumption by up to 75%
Supports IGMP managed multicast IP transmission, optimizes IPTV streaming

This kit has received a 4.3/5 star rating from over 440 Amazon customers.

Wired magazine subscription (6 issues) w/ digital access for $6 plus get $5 back in Amazon credit

Justin Kahn Dec 15 2014 - 8:31 am PT

While we offer a number of notable magazine deals all the time on 9to5Toys, today we are seeing a rare deal courtesy of Amazon on Wired magazine.

Traditionally around $5 a year with our exclusive pricing, today you can pickup 6 months (or 6 issues) for just $6 with a $5 Amazon credit attached and digital access. While certainly not the lowest direct dollar discount we have seen, you are effectively only paying $1 with the value of the credit. That’s about $1.50 under our typical pricing, and even lower than the per year price we saw over Black Friday. Today’s deal will work with both new customers and to renew subscriptions.

The first digital issue comes available right after you place your order, but it will be around 2-4 weeks before the print edition comes. Digital access is available on iPad, Kindle Fire, and Android devices.

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Take an extra 25% off any book at Amazon (up to $10) + Amazon announces its best selling books of 2014

Dec 12 2014 - 1:12 pm PT

Amazon takes 25% off any book when you enter coupon code BOOKDEAL25 during checkout. Even though today’s deal is 5% less than Black Friday, it’s still a great way to save on expensive hard cover or coffee table books. Only physical books are eligible for this coupon code and the maximum possible discount value is $10

I recommend all Apple fans take this chance to save $10 on a copy of the incredible “Iconic: A Photographic Tribute to Apple Innovation” (pictured above).

Otherwise, you can browse Amazon’s just announced Best Selling Books of 2014 list for other great finds.

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Aukey USB Power: 5-port wall charger $17, car charger 4-port: $13, power bank 20,000mAh $29, more

Jared Weintraub Dec 12 2014 - 1:09 pm PT

Aukey via Amazon is offering several USB charging accessories today with great discounts. The first is the Aukey 5 Ports USB Wall Charger for $19.99. The coupon code: 8URE5YET drops it down to only $16.99 Prime shipped. That’s $33 off the list price and the lowest we could find for it. All five ports detect the input current of the connected devices to maximize both compatibility and charging speed. Just plug your device into any of the ports for a quick charge.

Next is the Aukey 4 Port USB Car Charger for $16.99. Use the coupon code: RDT6HWYN to drop the price to only $12.49 Prime shipped. Originally listed at $40, that’s more than $27 in savings and the lowest we could find. The car adapter comes with the same intelligent charging technology as the wall adapter (above) to quickly charge any USB device.

Finally, The Aukey External 20,000mAh Power Bank is available for $34.99, but when you use the code: ZJM8M5XU the price drops to only $28.99 Prime shipped. That’s $71 off the list price and the best offer we’ve seen. This powerbank has a Super-fast charge output (5V / 3.1A total) through dual USB ports (5V / 2A and 5V / 1A) allow for simultaneous charging of your iPad, iPhone, Android, and more at high speed.

We also found the following notable discounts at Amazon today:
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MXL 770 Cardioid Condenser Microphone $60 shipped (orig. $170)

Justin Kahn Dec 10 2014 - 12:51 pm PT

Amazon is offering the MXL 770 Cardioid Condenser Microphone for $59.99 shipped (“Arrives before Christmas”). Thats $110 under the original listing, $5 under Guitar Center’s used price and the best we can find.

An affordable option for podcasting and home music recording, the 770 has a “high quality” FET preamp and comes with a shock mount and carrying case. It requires phantom power so you’ll need an audio interface to use it (unlike say a USB mic from Blue). But it is also more affordable than most USB options of a similar quality right now.

Features:

Gold-sputtered, 6-micron, low distortion diaphragm
FET preamp with balanced output
Switchable bass cut and -10dB pad
Legendary MXL sonic characteristics
Comes with shock mount and rugged carrying case

It has received a 4.7/5 star rating from over 140 Amazon customers. Keep an eye on Amazon’s Green Monday week sales for deals all week long on production gear and be sure to check out our 2014 gift guide: Making music with your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Headphones: Klipsch X11 earbuds $130 (orig. $400), LG Tone+ Bluetooth headset $40 (Reg. $70), more

Dec 10 2014 - 9:41 am PT

Newegg offers the Klipsch X11 earbuds for $199.99. Coupon code EMCWHWP27 drops it down to $129.99 with free shipping. That’s nearly 70% off the inflated MSRP and by far the best price we have ever seen. Described by Klipsch as “luxurious,” the X11 headphones feature a featherweight aluminum body and oval ear tips for passive noise cancellation. Also includes tangle-free cords, five different sized ear tips, and “audiophile-grade armature drivers.” Note: we’re unable to find reviews specifically for the X11 model, but the X11i model are well rated.

More headphones:

LG Tone + Wireless Stereo Headset w/ Bluetooth: $39.99 (Reg. $70) | B&H
Klipsch Image X5 Noise-Isolating Earphones: $99.99 (orig. $250) | Amazon Deal of the Day

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Sony PlayStation 4 gets free game, $35 DriveClub deals at Amazon

Jeremy Horwitz Dec 9 2014 - 11:15 pm PT

There have been a lot of PlayStation 4 console deals over the past two weeks, including some insane Black Friday specials. Amazon’s latest bundles are some of the best we’ve seen since then. An awesome new deal lets you pick a free AAA-caliber game (Far Cry 4, Little Big Planet 3, Destiny, or NBA 2K15) with your choice of three PlayStation 4 consoles or bundles Amazon sells. That means the $399.99 base model, $419.99 GTAV + Last of Us Remastered bundle, and $439.99 white PS4 with Destiny all include a bonus title. We’d go with the first-person shooter Far Cry 4, but pick whichever suits your tastes.

While you’re there, it’s time to pull the trigger and grab Sony’s beautiful new racing game DriveClub at an amazingly low price of $34.99 – a savings of $25 over the normal $59.99. Don’t think twice about the middling ratings, which were the result of a glitchy initial launch. Sony fixed its online servers and massively patched the game yesterday, adding hyper-realistic rain, snow, and hydroplaning effects. It’s also giving away downloadable bonus cars and extra content to apologize for the launch. The shots above show how DriveClub actually looks during gameplay: photorealistic. Trust us, you’ll be blown away.

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MFi Certified 3ft. Lightning to USB Cable $7.49 (Reg. $10), 10ft. for $11 Prime shipped

Jared Weintraub Dec 8 2014 - 3:25 pm PT