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Amazon via Sunvalleytek is offering sizable discounts on a pair of its HooToo USB 3.0 hubs. These are the perfect way to accommodate several USB 3.0 accessories without using up all of your on-board ports, but keep in mind they are not meant to charge devices (especially tablets).

HooToo HT-UH011 7-Port Desktop-Style: $26.99 w/ coupon code 4ILN79NJ at checkout. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

• 7 USB 3.0 ports with built-in current surge protection
• Latest VIA VL812 chipset offers stable high speech connection compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux systems
• Maximum transfer speed of 5 GB per second; backward compatible with USB 2.0/1.1

HooToo HT-UH013 4-Port Bus-Powered: $10.99 shipped w/ code J37H835N at checkout. Brand new product, not yet rated.

• Designed with a built-in surge protector to keep your devices safe. Supports hot swapping.
• Ultra slim and portable design. Ideal for mobile work environment.
• Powered via USB. Plug and play.

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It’s a good time to be in the market for a new tablet. We have several deals on various iPad models/configurations and even a discounted Kindle Fire HDX:

• Apple iPad Air 16GB WiFi $459.99 (Reg. $499) from eBay Daily Deals via Altatac
• Apple iPad mini 32GB (1st gen) WiFi $339.99 (Reg. $400) from eBay Daily Deals via BuyDig
• Apple iPad 4th gen 128GB WiFi $519.99 (Reg. $769.99) from eBay Daily Deals via BestStopDeals
• Apple iPad 4th gen 16GB  WiFi + Sprint $399 (Reg. $629) via MacMall
• Apple iPad 4th gen 32GB WiFi $439 (Reg. $599) via Macmall
• Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 16GB $199 (Reg. $229) via Amazon with coupon code GameOn30 at checkout

Best Buy has the Toshiba Canvio 1.5TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive Model: HDTC615XK3B1 for $69.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a 1.5TB portable USB 3 hard drive. This PC and Mac USB-powered drive features an 8MB cache and runs at 5400 rpm. . 1000+ Amazon reviewers give it 4+ stars and Best Buy readers gave it 4.5.
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Amazon has the newly released Ultra High Definition, 3840 x 2160 Resolution  Seiki 65-inch 120Hz 4K HDTV for $1,387.89 with free shipping. A 2% back drops the price down to $1360.13 shipped, the lowest by far of any 65-inch 4K TV. Note the 120Hz response time is for 1080P content. 4K content available through any of the three HDMI 1.4 ports will play at 30Hz. It features a 4000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and 1 year warranty.

Seiki’s 4K HDTV line receives an average of 4-star reviews from Amazon readers and we reviewed the 39-inch model here.

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Best Buy has the Amazon Kindle Wifi 6-inch eReader for $49.99 with free shipping. That’s a $20 price drop, and just a buck more than the lowest price we’ve ever seen. Rated 4.5 stars from over 7,300 Amazon reviewers.

Store more than 1,000 e-books on this Kindle digital reader that features a 6″ display with E Ink Pearl display with optimized font technology for easy readability. Lighter than a paperback, it connects to Wi-Fi hotspots at home or on the road (Wi-Fi access needed).

Use your savings to fill your new Kindle with some discounted eBooks from Amazon!

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In today’s best game/app deals, Rayman Jungle Run for iOS is available for free, Saints Row IV is $30 shipped on 360 and PS3 as part of Best Buy’s Deal of the Day offerings, Gran Turismo 6 is available for $40 shipped on Amazon, and be sure to head below for your daily list of highly rated free and discounted iOS apps.

Rayman Jungle Run for iOS is free today, down from its regular $3. The game has garnered a 5 star rating on the App Store from nearly 20,000 ratings along with a number of near perfect review scores.

iOS Universal: Rayman Jungle Run: FREE (Reg. $3)

Walmart has the black/black Nintendo 3DS XL for $149 with free shipping. That’s a savings of 25% off the retail price of $200.

The Nintendo 3DS XL Black/Black system combines next-generation portable gaming with eye-popping 3D visuals without the need for special glasses, giving you a new dimension in entertainment. Take 3D photos or connect to friends and use wireless hot spots with the wireless StreetPass and SpotPass communication modes. From games to photos and beyond, the Nintendo 3DS XL system offers quality 3D entertainment.

The rest of today’s iOS freebies/discounts can be found below:

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Amazon offers the Philips GoGear Sound Dot personal MP3 Player and USB stick for $14.99 with free Prime Shipping before Christmas.  The great stocking stuffer is similar to an iPod shuffle and features:

Small, simple and comfortable to wear, it comes with a built-in clip for easy attachment so you can wear it wherever you want. LED and sound indicators provide easy navigation. Transfer music via Direct USB and enjoy FastCharge for quick charging.

• Small, colorful and stylish like a fashion accessory
• Built-in clip for convenient and hands-free use
• Sound and LED indicators for charging and easy navigation
• Enjoy up to 6 hours of music playback
• Easy and intuitive
• Philips Songbird: one simple program to discover, play, sync
• Quick 6-minute charge for 60 minutes of play

With the $10 saved you can pick up a Samsung HM1200 Bluetooth headset at Staples for $9.90

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Amazon offers the New Trent Airbender Bluetooth Air Keyboard in Matte for iPad Air for $36.95 with free shipping. That’s over $20 off and the lowest price advertised on this rotating keyboard case for the new iPad Air. It can be used in portrait or landscape mode and gets 5 star reviews from Amazon’s reviewers.

• High quality slim hard clamshell case with matte finish and all metal arm.
• Ultra-low profile Bluetooth keyboard (0.37 inch) with optimized spacious key design for a comfortable & quiet typing experience.
• Multi-adjustable stand for vertical and horizontal iPad positions.

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Today only, Amazon is offering a $50 Amazon gift card with the purchase 2 sets of a variety of Beats by Dre Headphones starting at $199/ea with free shipping.

Best Buy offers the same deal with Tax in more places but also includes the popular Beats Pill and other speakers.

There are a lot to choose from here.
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Amazon is offering a $5 credit right now through an interesting Facebook Wish List promotion. As you can see in the image above, you can grab $5 off eligible purchases of $35 or more simply by heading to this page, signing in to Facebook and sharing one of your Wish Lists (or just create one quick if you don’t already have one ready to go), answering a quick question, and then hitting the “Share & Claim” button.

Upon completing the above steps the $5 off $35 will be automatically credited to your Amazon account.

From 9to5Google: 

Amazon is hardly the first Cloud Storage provider to throw their hat in the special offer arena, in fact it seems like the cool thing to do these days. With that in mind, it’s worth noting that Amazon is throwing its hat into the proverbial free cloud storage offer with 50GB of storage with the purchase of over 100 carrier-branded Android smartphones.

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Black Friday is well in the rear-view mirror and that means our shopping focus is now firmly zeroed in on Cyber Monday. The online sales event now matches Black Friday in deals, specials, savings and more.  Due to this year’s abbreviated holiday shopping season many retailers are extending Cyber Monday into a week long event. Below is a list of the best pre-announced Cyber Monday deals, but we fully expect a steady stream of new deals to pop up during the course of the day. Follow 9to5Toys for the latest deals: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+. Keep in mind that all deals are subject to availability and could change at any moment.

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Thanksgiving is now in our rear-view mirrors and the holiday shopping season has officially begun. The Android world is no stranger to deals on smartphones, tablets and that’s the very reason we’ve curated a list of all the best specials. Want a deal on the HTC One? Done. How about a special Black Friday price on the Galaxy S 4? We’ve got you covered. How about a deal on a Kindle Fire tablet? Keep reading and we’ve got a deal on that as well. In fact, just keep reading altogether and find the latest specials at the nations four largest wireless carriers, national retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. Wait…there’s even Google’s own Play Store with a huge selection of deals on apps, games, movies, books, music and TV!

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Best Buy has the 2GB Kindle for only $49.99 shipped (Reg. $70). That’s a $20 savings and the lowest we’ve seen for the Kindle. Amazon sells it for $69 and their customers gave it 4.4/5 stars with excellent reviews.

The Kindle is less than 6 ounces (lighter than a paperback and it fits in your pocket). It comes with new darker, hand-tuned fonts for easier reading and it reads like paper with no glare, even in bright sunlight. Also, you can download books in 60 seconds with built-in Wi-Fi.
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If you’re starting to get overwhelmed by the abundance of Black Friday deals we’re here to help make sense of it all. Below is a list of the very best deals for the most popular products during the holiday shopping period. Our goal is to help give you an idea of where the best deals are and how to score them.

Remember all deals are subject to availability and could change at any moment. Keep up with the latest deals and news by following 9to5Toys on Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

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Earlier this week, Amazon began offering Motorola’s Moto X starting at just $0.01 on a two year contract, and now it looks as though the promotion is expanding.

While use of the Moto Maker customization tool isn’t available with this deal, Amazon has now added additional carriers alongside Verizon including AT&T and Sprint. Like we mentioned a few days ago, these 2 year plans will ship devices running Android 4.4 KitKat.

Verizon: Moto X (black & white): starting at $0.01
AT&T: Moto X (black & white): starting at $0.01
Sprint: Moto X (black & white): starting at $0.01

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This is a definite case of ‘last but not least.’ As strictly an online marketplace, Amazon doesn’t have to print traditional ads and thus is less susceptible to failing victim of early ad leaks like we’ve seen from so many of its competitors. Early this morning Amazon finally shared with the world its plans for the Black Friday holiday shopping season.

Often considered the ‘holy grail’ for Black Friday shoppers, Amazon traditionally knocks-out the competition by offering deeply discounted Lightning deals in rapid succession. This year its upping the ante once again by promising new deals as often as every 10 minutes along with scheduled daily deals. Be sure to follow our social networks closely as that’s where we will be sharing the absolute best Lightning deals as they happen: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Walmart thought they were going to get nearly a week head-start on the competition, but Amazon is stepping up to-to-toe with the brick and mortar giant by kicking of its Black Friday deals just 2 days later on Sunday November 24th.

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We are seeing one of the best deals yet on Motorola’s Moto X, now that Amazon is offering the device for just a penny with a two year contract.

For a little while there, Verizon was offering the Moto X for just $50 along with the use of its online customization tool, which allows users to choose the color of the device and its accents along with an inscription. Even though today’s deal doesn’t allow for the use of the Moto Maker customization app, with the half off promo now over, Amazon’s offer is not one to be missed for those in the market for a Moto X. It also comes on Verizon, which means customers will be able to upgrade to KitKat right away.

Moto X (Black): starting at $0.01
Moto X (White): starting at $0.01

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Amazon has some solid deals running on hard drives at or close to all time lows. Each feature speedy USB 3.0 and top tier brand enclosures.

• 1TB Toshiba Canvio – $59.99 (Reg. $120)
• 1TB Seagate Expansion – $59.99 (Reg. $84)
• 3TB Seagate Expansion – $99.99 (Reg $125)
• 4TB Seagate Expansion – $149.99 (Reg. $230)
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Groupon is offering two sets of Logitech Ultimate Ears 200vi noise-isolating earphones for $18 shipped. At $9 a pair, that’s $31 off the original listing (about 72% in savings depending on the color), $4 (+ $5 shipping) better than Amazon’s price, again depending on color, and the current lowest price we can find on these Logitech in-ears headphones.

Today’s deal comes in two different color configurations: gray & blue or gray & purple. For $9, these come with some great functionality including noise-isolation and on-cord controls. There is also five different sizes of soft silicone ear cushions and a protective carrying case. Perfect for answering calls on your iPhone, the on cord controls feature music playback buttons as well as background noise-reduction for calls with an integrated microphone.

Two sets of Logitech Ultimate Ears 200vi noise-isolating earphones: $18 shipped (Reg. $80)

Check out today’s on/over-ear headphone deals, which includes cans from Beats by Dre and Sennheiser.

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Today in gaming, more Black Friday game deals dropped today from Best Buy and Walmart, the highly anticipated Bioshock Infinite DLC Burial at Sea releases today, and be sure to head below for today’s iOS and Android discounts.

Amazon is adding to its upcoming Buy 2, Get 1 FREE’ PS4 game sale today by offering a $5 Credit for the Amazon PlayStation Network Store with the purchase of select PS4 titles. Eligible games include: AC4, Battlefield 4 and FIFA 14, among others.

BioShock infinite’s first story based DLC releases today with part 1 of “Burial At Sea.” The add-on pack will bring players back to the 1950’s set underwater city of Rapture.  Burial at Sea will run you $15 across all platforms including Xbox 360, PS3 and PC, as will the second part, bringing the total to $30 all-in. But if you grab the BioShock Infinite Season Pass, you can get all the DLC (including the second part of Burial At Sea) for just $20.

You can see the BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea – Episode One Launch Trailer as well as today’s free/discounted iOS and Android apps:

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Update: Price bumped to $35

AV House via Amazon is offering the SOUL by Ludacris SL100UB on-ear headphones for $29.99 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $120 off retail and the best price ever by $15. Today’s deal is most likely a reaction to the newer Soul Loop headphones that were recently released. The SOUL SL100UB ‘phones feature full ear cup articulation for a comfortable fit, light-weight design, and tangle resistant cables. Rated 4 stars by 50 Amazon reviewers. Deal is only available for the black/blue model.

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Amazon has flipped the switch and made their new Kindle Matchbook program live for all Amazon users. It allows book lovers to get a Kindle copy of past, present, and future print-edition purchases for free, $0.99, $1.99 or $2.99. The Kindle copy is able to be enjoyed on any Kindle reader, PC, Mac, iPad, Android tablet or any smartphone with the free Kindle reading app. Matchbook already includes thousands of book titles and Amazon promises that more will be continually added. Click here to start browsing Kindle Matchbook titles.

Update: Amazon just just announced Sunday delivery for Prime members in New York,and LA with coverage expanding in 2014. Just another reason why Prime makes sense for frequent Amazon shoppers.

Amazon has quietly restructured their free shipping policy to only apply to orders of at least $35, an increase of $10 over the previous threshold of $25. Clearly it won’t affect high-priced items, but it can increase the price of smaller items substantially depending on the number of items ordered. This makes an Amazon Prime membership even more valuable.

We considered Prime a ‘no-brainer’ before and yesterday’s policy change only laminates our beliefs even further. Prime members receive free 2-day shipping on millions of items offered by Amazon direct, and deeply discounted 1-day shipping options. Shipping savings alone (especially during the holidays) can justify the price of a Prime membership, but members can also enjoy unlimited streaming of 41,000 movies and TV shows, and over 350,000 Kindle books for free.

Amazon Prime is a yearly $79 membership, but you can try it out free for 30 days. Student discounts are also available. You could also opt to simply ‘pad’ your orders to meet the $35 minimum, but you’d probably be able to pay for a Prime membership with that extra money spent throughout the year. Bottom line is that you are going to need to slightly alter your buying habits on Amazon to receive free shipping and we think opting for a Prime membership is the way to go.

Amazon Local is offering a free voucher that extends a 20% discount on certified refurbished Amazon Kindle Fire tablets. Available options include 7″ or 8.9″ devices with 8GB, 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB capacities, with deals as low as $71 for a first generation unit. Each device is refurbished back to a ‘like new’ condition and includes a 1-year warranty just like their brand new counterparts. Perfect for a second device or entertainment tablet for younger children. We recommend the Fintie folio cases to protect your new tablet.

To grab this deal:

1. Head to Amazon Local and apply the free voucher to your Amazon account
2. Choose your refurbished Kindle Fire tablet from this selection list
3. Discount will be applied during checkout
4. Enjoy your new Kindle Fire

Please note:

This voucher will be automatically applied to your Amazon.com account; please do not place your Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire order until you have received an e-mail from Amazon Local confirming that your voucher has been applied. The credit may not apply to orders placed on Amazon.com prior to the receipt of this confirmation

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Amazon has just dropped the price on both the Moto X and the LG G2. Both the Android devices were unveiled back in August to positive reviews are now available on Amazon starting at just $100.

The Moto X began seeing price drops fairly soon after release, but now Amazon is offering a new two year contract (or upgrade) on AT&T or Verizon for just $100, as we previously expected. It boasts a 4.7-inch display and a 10MP rear camera that shoots full 1080p HD footage.

LG, which is rumored to be making Google’s next-generation Nexus smartphone, dropped the price on the G2 to $199 back in September, and has now made it available on Verizon for $100 and on AT&T for $150. The G2 comes with a larger 5.2-Inch screen and a 13MP camera that also captures full 1080p video.

Amazon is offering their largest eReader, the Kindle DX, for $189 with free shipping. That’s the lowest price ever by $50. This 9.7″ eReader features an e-ink display perfect for long reading sessions even in direct sunshine, a physical keyboard to easily search for any book title, and audio playback via a 3.5mm headphone jack or built-in stereo speakers. Every Kindle DX includes free global 3G access for downloading books on-the-go. Nearly 4,210 Amazon reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 stars.

If you’re looking for a smaller eReader be sure to check out the recently updated 6″ Kindle Paperwhite.

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Apple quietly updated their entire iMac lineup yesterday and they are pretty much the only game in town currently shipping the new desktop computers. This spells trouble for savvy buyers looking for a deal. It will take a week or so for authorized resellers (Best Buy, Newegg, B&H, etc) to stock each iMac model and only then will we start to see any sort of appreciable discount. It should be noted that MacMall is currently showing a $5 discount across the board but they are not specifying ship times. Amazon is also offering preorders.

Authorized resellers typically offer the best deals thanks to potential tax savings (at the time of purchase) and a higher propensity to offer discounts as way to be competitive. We saw $50 discounts only a month after the new Haswell MacBook Airs were released, so it shouldn’t be too long until the new iMacs see a price drop.

If you simply hold of purchasing a new iMac it is best to go directly through Apple and use any discounts that may apply to you (education, military, corporate, etc). If you are planning to add AppleCare to your new iMac be sure to grab it from an authorized reseller as their prices typically trump Apple direct.

Late last night Amazon updated the Kindle Fire lineup with the all-new Kindle HDX tablets and a fresh spin on the Fire HD. We are going to focus on the updated Fire HD models because it has pretty much become the absolute best low-cost tablet.

Starting at just $139, the ‘new’ Kindle Fire HD sports a slimmer industrial design with beautifully beveled edges, new Fire OS 3.0, and support for the innovative origami covers. On the flip-side, the 2013 Kindle Fire HD hardware remains mostly the same. It has a 7 inch 1,280 x 800 display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, and built-in dual-band WiFi. The ‘special offers’ may actually be useful as Amazon promises exclusive deals similar to their Lightning promotions. Amazon Prime members can now download Prime Instant Videos.

From a deal standpoint the new Kindle Fire HD is a no-brainer. This model brings new features and a price tag that is $60 less than its predecessor. While it won’t stand toe to toe with other lower-priced powerhouse tablets like the Nexus 7 ($229) or even its big-brother the Kindle Fire HDX ($229 and up), it does set a new standard for budget tablets. The 2013 Kindle Fire HD is now available for preorder and is scheduled to ship on October 2nd.

In today’s gaming deals, the Wii U’s official price drop goes live, Amazon is featuring all day video game sales with some solid discounts and we also have your daily fix of iOS freebies below.

Today Amazon is running an all video games Gold Box event. For the entire 24 hours, Saints Row IV will be discounted up to 37% as well as fresh video game deals every couple hours. Be sure to check back throughout the day to keep up with the latest deals.

Saints Row IV (Commander in Chief Edition) Deals:

Xbox 360: $37.50 (Reg. $60)
PS3: $37.50 (Reg. $60)
Windows: $30 (Reg. $50)
…Plus other special edition versions, check out the full selection here.

Xbox 360/PS3/PC: Bioshock Infinite: $25 (Reg. $40)

Wii U Deluxe 32GB price drop $300 (Reg. $350)
Wii U Deluxe The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker Bundle $300

Update: SOLD OUT

eBay via Buy.com is offering the Playstation 3 500GB Grand Theft Auto V bundle for $229 with free shipping. A total savings of $40 off the standard going rate. Package includes PlayStation 3 system 500GB, Grand Theft Auto V game, 30-Day PlayStation Plus Voucher, DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller, AC Power Cord, AV Cable, and USB Cable.

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For the first time ever, Disney has issued a price drop on their popular ‘Animated’ iPad app. It is currently available for $10, down from its original launch price of $14.

The most comprehensive and unprecedented look at Disney animation to date. It’s so much more than just a coffee table book. Disney Animated brings the animators’ desks to your iPad.

Amazon has again made the Disney Infinity Starter kit available for just $60 with free shipping. A total savings of $15 off the MSRP. We haven’t seen too many deals on this package so now is the time to jump in if you were hesitant at full retail.

iOS Universal: ZDAY Survival Simulator: FREE (Reg. $2)
iOS Universal: Joe Danger: $1 (Reg. $3)
iOS Universal: Tennis in the Face: FREE (Reg. $3)
iOS Universal: xCamera – Secret Folder with Private Photo Roll: FREE (Reg. $2)
iOS Universal: Wide Split Lens: FREE (Reg. $2)

Android: Atlantis Sky Patrol: FREE (Reg. $2)

Update: Looks like most deals are being bumped up, but prices remain relatively low.

Time to protect your new investment! KaysCase via Amazon is selling their most popular iPhone 5/5s cases for just $.01 plus $2.98 shipping. Even better, shipping charges drop to $1.99 for each additional case you order. There is no coupon code required and the deal is scheduled to last through the weekend. Each style case is offered in several colors so be sure to browse the entire selection.

• KaysCase Slim Hard Shell Case
• KaysCase Slim Soft Gel Cover Case
• KaysCase Flipper Leather Cover Case
  
• KaysCase ColorLine Soft Bumper Case

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Apple’s newest mobile operating system, iOS7, brings great new features and a beautiful design but unfortunately it has also rendered many 3rd party Lightning accessories useless. Apple’s Made For iPhone program certifies that accessories are safe to charge and sync your Apple devices. Each Lightning accessory even has a tiny chip that certifies the accessory as MFi. There has been a constant cat and mouse game with Apple and 3rd party companies who attempt to circumvent this certification. These same companies promise future compatibility with iOS7 but  it is hardly worth it anymore to buy these cables to save a few bucks. There are dozens of solid MFi options which offer Apple reliability and terrific value.

Head below for the best MFi (Made For iPhone) certified Lightning cables on the market.

In general we love the Amazon Basics Lightning cables which are fully MFi compliant, come in 3 different lengths and get absolutely stellar reviews from past purchasers. We do periodically see prices as low as $9 on bulk packaged Apple official cables, so be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up to date with the latest deals: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+. If you can’t wait and have to have Apple official cables your best bet is at Amazon. Keep in mind that 3rd party companies are now making MFi extended battery cases. In fact, you can grab a 2-port USB car charger and Lightning cable for nearly the same price Apple charges for just the cable.

Update (7/30 8:15am): Belkin MIXIT↑ metallic Lightning cables are available in gold, silver, and gray (just like your iPhone) and feature a more durable braided cable.

Best overall value: Amazon Basics $14 w/ free shipping for Prime members/orders exceeding $25 or 3′ Monprice cable (black or white): $12 + $1.83 shipping

Best colored options: iFrogz by ZAGG, available in 7 colors $19 w/ free shipping (no longer available)

Best coiled cable: 4′ Griffin $25 + $3.50 shipping 

Best looking: Moshi premium aluminum $20 w/ free shipping

Best extra-long cable: 6′ Amazon Basics cable for $15 w/ free shipping for Prime members/orders exceeding or 6′ Monoprice (black or white) $12.78 + $2 shipping

Update (7/16 2:30pm): Save 25% on Nomad’s new carabiner, key & credit card sized MFi Lightning cables

Honorable mentions:

Update (8/22 2:00pm): Monoprice now offers a MFi Lightning keychain w/ stowaway 6-inch cable for $14.99.

• Griffin retractable Lightning cable $25 + $3.50 shipping 
  
• Scosche smartSTRIKE 2-in-1 Lightning or micro USB to USB $25 + free shipping
• Kero Lightning keychain cable $20

Car Chargers: There are a couple ways to get Lightning charging while on-the-go. The most low-cost and easiest way is to simply plug a loose MFi Lightning cable (from above) into a built-in USB port in your car. If your car doesn’t come equipped with a USB port the next best option is your cigarette lighter. I recommend buying a loose USB car charger, 10 watt preferred for quick charge, for maximum flexibility. You can plug any USB cable in there and charge a multitude of devices. The total cost is also lower because you can use the cable that came with your device. The other option is a car charger with bulit-in Lightning cable. This option is less flexible but makes it easier because the cable is not detachable.

Our picks for the best MFi Lightning car charging solutions:

Loose USB car charger: Belkin Car Charger 2.1 AMP/10 Watts $14 (Amazon direct)

Charger w/ built-in cable: Griffin PowerJolt SE $25 + $3.50 shipping

Loose charger and cable combo: AmazonBasics Lightning cable + 2-port USB car charger $19 w/ free shipping – Same price as a standalone Lightning cable from Apple!

Amazon has the Logitech UE 984-000298 Mobile Boombox Bluetooth Speaker and Speakerphone in Black, White, Red/Black,  Blue/White, Green/Black for $79.99 with free shipping. That’s the lowest price we’ve seen it at new though we’ve seen it for less refurbished. This bluetooth speaker can also act as a speakerphone, features 10 hour battery and weighs just over a pound.

It was the best all around speaker in our Best Bluetooth Speakers review and Amazon reviewers agree, giving it 4+ stars.

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