Apple itself and authorized resellers are competiting for your iPhone 6 purchase next week. This battle has spurred some retailers to sweeten the pot with trade-in offers. We’ve already seen Verizon Wireless up the ante with its offer that allows iPhone 4 owners to trade up to an iPhone 6 for free.
Now, Radio Shack is the first retailer to offer a non-trade special on Apple’s all-new line of flagship smartphones… Expand Expanding Close
Update (9/11 11:15am): The promo is still not back up on Verizon’s site, but the details can be found in this post made by a Verizon Wireless Customer Support rep.
Update (9/10 5:45pm): Looks like the promo has been removed Verizon’s website. We’re reaching out to Verizon to find out what is going on.
Verizon is promising a $200 gift card for any working iPhone 4/4s/5/5c/5s. Now, you can probably get a higher rate for all of the iPhone 5 models, but $200 for a 5-year old iPhone 4 is way above market value.
For example, Gazelle is currently offering $15 for a working Verizon 8GB iPhone 4 and $50 for a working AT&T 8GB iPhone 4. Amazon prices are better at ~$57 for similar configurations, but that’s still not close to the $200 Verizon is offering as part of this promo.
It’s not clear if it works on preorders or not, and other details remain scarce, so check back for the latest updates.
You can now add another trade-in program the list: iCracked. The company’s main differentiator is that they have representatives stationed across the United States who will actually meet you at a location of your choice to purchase your phone. This means you will be handed a pre-paid debit card with the amount on the spot, versus having to wait to ship the phone, have it checked out, and be shipped back a check, card, or issued an online credit (although they can do this as well if you want).
iCracked is offering a special for 9to5Mac readers by guaranteeing higher offers than competitor Gazelle. Using the promo code “9TO5MAC,” readers will get a $20 bonus on values above $25. Also with that promo code, readers will get prices locked up until October 11th. If that $25 increase still does not beat the Gazelle price, iCracked says to email them at buyback@icracked.com, and they’ll increase the offer to exceed Gazelle’s by $10.
It includes three BR30 Hue light bulbs and a bridge which can control up to 50 bulbs throughout an entire home (A19 or BR30). At $60 each, purchasing three BR30 Hue light bulbs individually would run you $180 without the bridge on Amazon.
The Phillips Hue smart system offers full control over the lighting throughout an entire space using a iOS or Android smartphone/tablet. Not only do these bulbs use LED technology which offers up to 80% energy savings and a much longer life, but they can also be switched between 16 million different colors and feature hassle-free dimming.
The Philips Hue system comes with a 2 year warranty and has received a 4.1/5 star rating from over 500 Amazon customers. Be sure to check out Elgato’s new Eve home automation system as well, it features Apple HomeKit integration, Avea smart LED lights and Smart Power batteries.
Beach Camera via eBay Daily Deals offers the Apple iPad Air 32GB WiFi in Silver or Space Gray for $489.99 shipped. While it is not as large of a discount as $130 off from Staples last week, the tax benefits of purchasing via eBay outweigh the Staples discount. This is the lowest price we could currently find for this model.
The iPad Air features an ‘impossibly thin’ unibody design, a beautiful 2048 x 1536 Retina display, and blazing fast A7 chip so you can multitask with ease.
Available in silver and space gray, the iPad mini will only set you back $199.99 this week at Best Buy. That’s a savings of more than 33% and a match for the best price we’ve ever seen. Of course, it isn’t Apple’s latest tablet and there are likely to be updated models around the corner, but for less than $200 it’s perfect for casual users. The first generation iPad mini will be supported by iOS 8 and features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit display, 10-hour battery life, and dual-core A5 chip.
Best Buy is knocking $50 off iPad mini with Retina display WiFi models today with an extra $50 off for those with access to a .edu email address. Keep in mind we currently have the 16GB WiFi model in space gray or silver for $320 (or $80 off), which is a better deal for those without a .edu address. While that deal is available via eBay where many buyers will see tax benefits, with a .edu address this model can be had for $300 at Best Buy today.
Apple’s pint size tablet features a 7.9″ 2048×1536 resolution display, A7 chip with M7 motion coprocessor, and 802.11n WiFi with MIMO technology. We also have some great prices on highly rated iPad mini cases from LifeProof today starting at $25 (up to $35 off).
Speakers and receivers that support Apple AirPlay streaming generally cost much more than their Bluetooth counterparts. But that’s no surprise since we’re all very well aware of Apple tax. Anways, many people, including myself, prefer AirPlay streaming over Bluetooth since it’s easier to setup and typically works at further distances.
Jump in on this deal to add AirPlay streaming to nearly any set of speakers or receiver you already have. DBROTH via Amazon offers the iReceiver Wi-Fi Music Receiver for $19.99 with free Prime shipping when you enter coupon code INH83PMX at checkout. If you aren’t a Prime member (free trial), then shipping costs will vary or you’ll have to pad your order to $35 or more to get free shipping. That’s $50 below list and a much more affordable option than buying an AirPort Express to accomplish the same task. It simply connects via the included 3.5mm aux cable.
Available in white or black. Reviews are a bit mixed at 3.3 stars but at just $20 it should be worth your time. Expand Expanding Close
With the Otterbox Reflex series cases, all of the iPad’s features and functionality is accessible including the headphone jack, camera, speaker and connector port. It features a durable silicone and polycarbonate exterior and a two-piece design that makes it easy to install and dock.
It has received a 3.6/5 star rating from over 180 Amazon customers. Head below for more details:
Dell is offering already discounted name brand HDTVs along with eGift cards you can use on your next online purchase. They have a bunch of TVs to choose from, so we narrowed down the list to the following best deals:
Apple has recently added the 2014 MacBook Air to the refurbished section of the Apple Online Store. Currently, the 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5 11-inch MacBook Air is available in two configurations priced at $769 and $929, with 128 GB and 256 GB SSD’s respectively. 13-inch Air’s have also been in the store at various times in the last couple of days, so should return once Apple replenishes their refurbished inventory. These reduced prices are equivalent to around 15% savings in comparison new models from Apple’s site. The products were added two days ago, and have been lapsing in and out of stock constantly, so — like much of Apple’s refurbished offerings — quantities are obviously limited.
For the next six days, or until supplies are exhausted, Staples is discounting a variety of current generation Apple iPods and a first generation iPad mini. The break down is as follows:
We saw slightly lower prices on many of these items from Staples two weeks ago. But these are the best prices you’ll find if you need an iPod right now.
Walmart has cut the prices of both of the current iPhone models substantially in what looks like some early prep for the iPhone 6, which is expected next month. As noted by Engadget, you’ll be able to get the 16 GB model of the iPhone 5c for only $.97. No, that’s not a typo. The phone is now selling for ninety-seven cent.
The 16 GB iPhone 5s also got yet another price cut, this time down from $99 to $79. Both of these prices are only temporary and will climb back to their usual points in 90 days—unless of course a newer model comes along and knocks the retail price of these handsets down a few bucks.
The system allows you to have universal control over 270,000 devices including cable TV, Apple TV, Roku, Sonos, Amazon Fire TV, Phillips hue, Xbox One, PS3 and TV-connected PC or Mac using the included remote or your smartphones with the Harmony app. It features:
Harmony smartphone app: Turns your smartphone or tablet into a Harmony remote control (Initial setup required)
Swipe and tap control: Use your smartphone for one-touch control of your entertainment system, up to 50 favorite channel icons, volume, media playback and more (Works with iPhone iOS 6.0 or later and Android 4.0 or later)
Closed-cabinet control: Included Harmony Hub lets you control devices hidden behind cabinet doors or walls, plus game consoles like PS3, Wii and Xbox 360
Remote included: A simple Harmony remote anyone in the house can use when your smartphone is not handy
Future-proof control of up to 8 devices
This model has received a 4/5 star rating from nearly 1,000 Amazon customers.
Features voice search, ASAP instant playback, and Amazon FreeTime to create personalized profiles for kids. Tech specs include: Fast quad-core processor, 2 GB of memory, dedicated GPU, plus 1080p HD video and Dolby Digital Plus surround sound.
In honor of the Bank holiday in the United Kingdom, Apple is offering five Newsstand magazine issues per day at no charge. The deal started today (August 18th) and lasts through August 22nd…
We’ve been told by a Target rep that quantities are limited and as such we highly recommend picking one up today. This deal is $100 better than retail and $20 less than Apple charges for a refurbished model. The first generation iPad mini features a 7.9-inch LED-backlit display, 10-hour battery life, and dual-core A5 chip.
REDcard holders can save additional 5%. Limit 2 iPads per customer, while supplies last.
Note: if size matters to you, you can get a 9.7-inch 32GB iPad 2 for $220 on Ebay. Though it is refurbished, you’ll likely be spared tax at time of purchase.
Even bigger? Grab a 32GB iPad Air for $489.99 shipped at Ebay. That’s $110 off of retail and the lowest we’ve ever seen it.
Staples and Best Buy have both kicked off significant iPad sales. First, Staples is taking $100 off all iPad Air WiFi models when you enter coupon code 79449 at checkout. That means the entry-level 16GB model is only $399, which is $20 less then Apple charges for it in refurbished condition. At the time of posting, all storage capacities except for the 128GB model are available in both Space Gray and Silver.
Best Buy has the MacBook Air 1.4GHz 4GB/128GB SSD 13.3-inch for $848.99 shipped. Apply EDU email discount of $100 to drop the price to $749.99 shipped. That’s the lowest price we can find on a 13.3-inch Haswell MacBook Air new. (Choose open box to drop the price another $51 to $698).
13-inch : 128GB Specifications
1.4GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 processor, Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz
B&H offers the Apple 13.3-inch MacBook Air (model MD761LL/A) for $949 with free shipping. Originally released in 2013 for $1,299, this MacBook Air features a 1.3GHz Intel Core i5 Dual-Core Haswell processor, 4GB of RAM, and a 256GB Solid-State Drive. We’ve only seen this Mac drop to this price point once before and that deal was exclusive for Best Buy student purchases.
It’s been a little over 2 months since Target first sent waves through the Apple deal world by offering the iPad mini for just $199. We haven’t seen a comparable sale since that time, but that drought looks to be ending on Sunday, August 17th… Expand Expanding Close
This is an excellent case for iPad mini users, especially those that are tough on their devices or give them to kids. It is fully submergible to 6.6 feet for 60 minutes in water and meets military standards for drops up to four feet. LifeProof declares that it is the “thinnest, lightest, toughest, most advanced tablet case ever made”.
Note that this is listed for non-retina iPad Minis because it covers the backside noise canceling mic on the sliiiiightly thicker iPad Mini Retina but should otherwise work properly.
Amazon is offering the latest must-have accessory for Apple fans, the Beats Studio Over-Ear Headphones, in multiple colors for $249.99 shipped. That’s $50 off the regular price and the current lowest available on the newest model Studios. Today’s deal is available on all colors: black, white, red, blue, pink, orange, titanium and more. In the box you get a USB 2.0 charging cable, USB wall adapter, 3.5mm audio cable, Remote Talk cable, hard shell carrying case and the Beats cleaning cloth.
Update (8/8 8:15AM): Newegg is offering the refurbished Powerbeats in black for $44.89 shipped, the best refurbished price we’ve seen.
Amazon also has the Lebron James approved Powerbeats in-ear headphones for $79.99 with free shipping (Reg. $150). That’s the best price we have ever seen by $20. Available in neon orange, blue, and pink. Features bendable ear hooks, sweat and UV-resistant construction, and built-in microphone. Best Buy matches.
More headphone deals:
Woot has the Monster Turbine High Performance In-Ear headphones for $49.99 + $5 shipping. That’s $125 off the original listing, $62 under Amazon’s current price, the lowest we can find, and matching the best we’ve ever seen. They feature a black chrome all-metal housing, tangle-resistant cable design, Monster sound isolating eartips in multiple sizes. Rated 3.8/5 stars from over 700 Amazon customers.
August is proving to be a big month over at Netflix, as the the popular content streaming service continues to add new titles each month.
Perhaps none bigger than the addition of all of the Rocky films, which were previously unavailable for streaming. Another classic film coming to Netflix this month will be Mad Max, the classic 1970’s Mel Gibson tough-guy film. In addition, Netflix will be offering recently released films, such as Mission Blue, the popular documentary that highlights the efforts being made around the world to save the ocean, its resources and beautiful sanctuaries.
Update: If you need something to stream your Netflix to the big screen, Walmart is offering the Roku 1 for $39 right now (Reg. $49+), which is the lowest price we can find anywhere.
The Daily Deal Roundup pulls the bestDaily Deals (meaning you only have until Midnight) from our Daily Deal finder every morning at 9am.
eneloop AA with “D” Spacers, 1800 cycle, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries, 2 Pack $6.99 (Reg. $9.99) | Amazon
iHealth Digital Scale for Apple iPhone iPod touch and iPad in White $29.99 (Reg. $69.99) | Best Buy
Mophie Juice Pack Powerstation Duo XL 12000mAh with Dual 2.1A USB Ports, 4-LED Battery Indicator, Over-Charge Protection and Lightweight Design refurb $69 (Reg. $130) | Daily Steals
Linksys E1200 Wireless N300 Router with Integrated 4-Port Switch and 128-Bit Secure Encyption refurb $18 (Reg. $99) | Daily Steals
Apple 13.3” Macbook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz Processor, 4GB Ram, 500GB Hard Drive, Intel HD Graphics 3000, Bluetooth, WiFi and Mac OS X 10.7 refurb $899 (Reg. $1299) | Daily Steals
Sony Android Smart Watch with Multi-Touch Display and Bluetooth $59.97 (Reg. $99.99)| Yugster
Remember all these items are on sale until midnight only! We’ll continue to curate the top 10 or so best deals we can find from our Daily Deal finder and have them on the site at 9am ET/6am PT.
Blutek (Top Rated Plus seller) via eBay Daily Deals offers the 64GB iPad Air in Space Gray for $579.99 with free shipping. That’s $119 below the retail price of $699 and $9 below Apple’s asking price for the same model in refurbished condition. It features an “impossibly thin” unibody design, a beautiful 2048 x 1536 Retina display, and blazing fast A7 chip so you can multitask with ease.
This iMac features a 2.7 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i5 Processor with 6MB L3 cache. It has a 1TB (5400-rpm) Hard Drive, 8 GB (Two 4 GB) of 1600MHz DDR3 Memory, and a 21.5-inch (Diagonal) LED-backlit Display with IPS Technology; 1920-by-1080 Resolution. It also comes with Mac OS X Mavericks already installed. Expand Expanding Close
Best Buy is taking $15 off the $100 iTunes Gift Card today. iTunes Gift Cards are perfect for anyone who enjoys one-stop entertainment. Each card features an iTunes Store code redeemable for music, movies, TV shows, games, apps, and more. Recipients can access content on an iPod, iPad or iPhone, Mac, or PC. Expand Expanding Close
Even the biggest critics of warrantees generally agree that AppleCare for Macs is a worthwhile investment if you have the room in your budget. In fact, it consistently pummels competition in Consumer Reports’ yearly tech support survey.
AppleCare for Macs extends the original 1-year hardware and 90-day phone support to 3-years. This is extremely valuable for Mac owners since these beautiful laptops are nearly impossible to repair for the average consumer and out-of-pocket repairs are extremely costly from Apple. Unfortunately, it does not cover accidental damage to your Mac, but one repair instance is likely to pay for the upfront cost of the plan.
Unlike iPhone and iPad AppleCare Protection Plans, it can be added to any Mac within 1-year of purchase. Each standalone AppleCare box will include a code that you can register online to your Mac’s serial number.
Here’s where to save 30% on AppleCare for 13 and 15-inch MacBooks, which is less than Apple’s .edu pricing: Expand Expanding Close
This Apple Design Award winning app is a “full-featured and powerful image editing app” that “let[‘s] you touch up and enhance images, draw or paint, apply dazzling effects, or create advanced compositions amazingly simple.” It’s currently rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from 3,056 App Store reviewers.
Start to learn the ins and outs of Pixelmator by catching up on these free video tutorials.
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Head below for a full list of the tools and effects packed in Pixelmator.
Blutek via eBay Daily Deals offers the 32GB iPad Air WiFi (Space Gray or Silver) for $489.99 with free shipping. That’s $109 below the list price and the lowest price we can currently find. Apple’s newest full-size tablet features a gorgeous 2048 x 1536 9.7″ Retina display, up to 10 hours of battery life and weighs just one pound. Buy with confidence, Blutek USA is a Top-Rated Plus seller with a feedback rating of 99.3% from 85,062 buyers. If you are looking for a case for your new iPad, then check out this deal for a Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio. Expand Expanding Close
Last month Target set the deal world ablaze with its $199 iPad mini deal. This major retailer looks primed to once again launch an unprecedented iPad sale.
According to a leaked ad scan that has shown up on several online forums and blogs, starting this Sunday July 6th, Target will offer free $100 gift cards with the purchase of an iPad Air or iPad with Retina display. The ad only mentions 16GB capacities of both models, but also states “other Wi-Fi models available” for iPad Air, so this discount may apply to more configurations beyond 16GB. We won’t know for sure until the deal page goes live later this weekend.
We have frequently seen the iPad Air drop to $400 via eBay Daily Deals, but this is the first time we have seen a current generation iPad promotion of this caliber from a major retailer.
It has a 1080p native resolution with a 120Hz refresh rate, LED backlight, USB, and two HDMI inputs.
Also, Dell is offering the LG 47″ 1080p 60Hz Smart LED TV for only $649.99 shipped. When you add it to your cart, you’ll notice a FREE $300 Dell PROMO eGift Card has been added as well. That’s $150 off the list price and a total savings of $450 with the Gift Card.
The LG lets you access premium content from providers like Hulu Plus, Netflix and YouTube directly from your TV. It has 3X HDMI ports, it’s Energy Star certified, it has 2:2 pull down compensation, Picture Wizard, Simplink, Wi-Fi Direct, Resolution Upscaler, Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) and Picture Mode.
If you’re looking for Ultra-High Defintion, check out our selection of 4K TV’s on sale right now.
This caribiner-shaped Lightning charge and sync cable is made from an engineering-grade polycarbonate and high grade steel so it can withstand some tough love. Clip it onto your backpack, belt loop, or keychain to make sure you’re never without a Lightning cable.
The entire Nomad product line has also been refreshed with MFi certification. This includes the ChargeKey ($29), which was born from a successful Kickstarter campaign. This handy charger is just about the size of a key and is durable enough to dangle an iPhone, flexible enough to bend at a 90 degree angle, and is Apple-certified to charge and sync your Lightning equipped devices. Of course, you can pick up much longer MFi Lightning cables for less, but they don’t offer the same convenience that the Chargekey does.
The card sized NomadCard ($29) also gained MFi certification and is “designed to fit in your wallet just like a credit card, so you’ll always have a smartphone charging cable on you.”
All three of these new products are now available for preorder and are expected to ship by the end of November.
Each product is also available with Micro USB. For a limited time, coupon code LIVESIMPLE will slash 25% off your total purchase. Note: the unique link we used for this post will pop-up a different coupon code but ignore it. Use the one mentioned above (LIVESIMPLE) as it has a higher value.
Best Buy is taking up to 58% off select iPad mini Smart Covers, which yields prices from $16.99. Orders of $35+ ship free or you can opt for in-store pickup to dodge freight charges. It’s rare to see a discount this large on retail-packaged, current generation Apple products.
A must have accessory for many iPad owners, the Smart Cover snaps into place thanks to perfectly positioned magnets, has sleep/wake functionality, and can be folded into a stand to make viewing movies and typing more comfortable. It’s compatible with the first generation iPad mini and newest iPad mini with Retina display. Expand Expanding Close
Woot is running a Roku Mania sale today matching some of the lowest prices we’ve seen on factory reconditioned units. You can grab the factory refurbished Roku 3 Streaming Media Player for $61.99 + $5 shipping. That’s $33 off the regular new price, $13 under Amazon’s price and $1 under the lowest we’ve seen it go for.
You can pick up the Roku 2 (2013 Model) for $40 + $5 shipping. That’s $35 under the regular new price, and the lowest refurbished price we can find. Lastly, Woot has the Roku 1 for $29.99 + $5 shipping. That’s $25 under the regular new price, $5 under Amazon refurbs, and matching lowest we’ve seen a factory reconditioned unit go for.
Roku features:
1,000+ entertainment channels. Choose from the best selection and widest variety of streaming entertainment, including movies, TV shows, music, sports, news, and more
Stunning HD video quality. Immerse yourself in the action with rich, vibrant video streaming up to 1080p HD
Quick and easy setup. Sets up wirelessly in minutes with just a few simple steps
Channel shortcut buttons. Jump straight to favorites with one push of the remote
One-stop search. Find your favorite movies and shows in a flash from top channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, and MGo
With both the Roku 2 and 3, you’ll get a “remote with headphone jack for private listening” and access to iOS and Android apps so you can “stream your music and photos from your phone or tablet to your HDTV.”
Today’s deals all come with a 90 day warranty directly from Roku and each of the above boxes have at least scored a 4/5 stars or higher from hundreds of Amazon customers. Note the $5 shipping is a flat fee at Woot, meaning your whole order comes for that price regardless of how many items are in your cart.
Update (6/18 8:00am): The original listing for the iPad Air has sold out, but has been re-listed.
Blutek USA via eBay Daily Deals offers a 16GB iPad Air WiFi for $399.99 with free shipping. That’s $99 below list and the best price we have ever seen for Apple’s newest full-size tablet. It features an ‘impossibly thin’ unibody design, a beautiful 2048 x 1536 Retina display, and blazing fast A7 chip so you can multitask with ease.
Buy with confidence, Blutek USA is a Top-Rated Plus seller with a feedback rating of 99.3%.
All you have to do to take advantage of the .edu discount is head to this special promo page, submit your email address, and then Best Buy will email you a unique promo code. If you don’t have access to a .edu email then we suggest being very nice to your friends that do ;).
Here’s the pricing breakdown by model:
11.6-inch (MD711LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/128GB: $799.99 or $649.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $899)
11.6-inch (MD712LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/256GB: $999.99 or $849.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $1,099)
13.3-inch (MD760LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/128GB: $899.99 or $749.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $999)
13.3-inch (MD761LL/B) 1.4Gz/4GB/256GB: $1,099.99 or $949.99 w/ .EDU (Reg. $1,199)
Less than two weeks ago, Apple began offering its education customers modest iPad discounts, but now Best Buy has stepped up and basically made them irrelevant. The new Best Buy student deals that launched yesterday extend a $50 discount to all iPad Air and Retina iPad mini models, which is up to two and a half times as much as Apple’s edu pricing.
You’ll need to furnish a .edu email address to qualify for these Best Buy discounts, but once you receive your unique coupon code you can choose to make your purchase online or at any retail location. Of course, we recommend following us closely to stay up with all the best iPad deals, but if there aren’t any current deals and you’re in desperate need of an iPad, then Best Buy’s edu pricing is likely your best bet.
