Enjoy ray-traced gaming on the ASUS ROG Strix G15 laptop at new low of $400 off, now $1,300

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The official Best Buy eBay storefront is currently offering the ASUS ROG Strix G15 Advantage Edition Ryzen 9/16GB/512GB/RX 6800M Gaming Laptop for $1,299.99 shipped. Also available directly from Best Buy for the same price. Normally $1,700, today’s deal saves $400, beats our mention from last month by an additional $100, and marks a new all-time low that we’ve tracked. Designed to offer a premium gaming experience away from the house, you’ll find that this laptop has plenty of power on all fronts. To start with, there’s the Ryzen 9 5980HX 8-core 16-thread processor that arrives as one of AMD’s most powerful mobile CPUs. In addition to that, there’s the RX 6800M GPU which is made with ray tracing in mind when it comes to high-end gaming, making this laptop perfect for gaming anywhere. Plus, the 1440p display sports a 165Hz refresh rate, which makes this an ideal system on all fronts for multiple use cases. Keep reading for more.

ASUS TUF and ROG Strix RTX 3050 Ti gaming laptops with 144/300Hz displays from $900

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Amazon is offering the ASUS TUF F15 Gaming Laptop i7/16GB/512GB/RTX 3050 Ti for $999.99 shipped. Down from $1,200, today’s deal marks the first discount that we’ve tracked at Amazon. Delivering a full gaming experience on-the-go, this laptop is an all-in-one setup for playing your favorite titles. There’s an 11th Generation i7 processor, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and 512GB of NVMe SSD storage. However, that’s not where it ends. There’s also an RTX 3050 Ti ray-tracing graphics card in tow as well as a 144Hz 1080p display so you can play nearly any game on-the-go. Keep reading for more.

ASUS Chromebook CM3/Detachable both return to 2022 lows from $280 (Save $50+)

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Amazon now offers the ASUS Chromebook CM3 Detachable for $299.99 shipped. Down from $370, this is marking the best price of the year at a total of $70 off while beating our previous mention by $20. Sporting a 10.5-inch touchscreen display, the ASUS CM3 arrives with a detachable keyboard design and adjusable kickstand on the back. Powered by a popular MediaTek processor, this model comes equipped with 64GB onboard storage and 4GB of RAM. Its aluminum unibody design pairs with a place to stow away the included stylus as well as the magnetic keyboard which clips to the front of the CM3. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

Save $77 on ASUS’ 27-inch TUF Gaming 1440p 165Hz computer monitor at new low of $232

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If you’ve been looking for a monitor upgrade, like me, then you may be interested in this deal from GameStop. The ASUS TUF Gaming 27-inch 1440p 165Hz Computer Monitor can be had for $231.99 shipped. Normally going for $309, this $77 in savings marks a new all-time low price we’ve seen for this monitor. This price is also matched at Amazon currently which is a new low there. This 27-inch 1440p IPS panel normally runs at a 144Hz refresh rate but can be overclocked up to 165Hz for an even smoother gaming experience. This is further enhanced by support for HDR10 with different modes to adjust performance to the current scenario with ASUS ShadowBoost technology bringing up dark areas without overexposing bright areas. Connectivity is handled by the DisplayPort 1.2 and HDMI 2.0 inputs. Head below for more.

Latest ASUS ROG Chakram X gaming mouse has hot-swappable switches and Qi charging

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The latest ASUS ROG gaming mouse, dubbed the Chakram X, is finally available to purchase at Amazon. It comes with a number of solid features, including tri-mode connectivity, a detachable joystick, 8,000Hz polling, a 36,000 DPI sensor, and much more. Designed for premium gaming setups, this mouse could be your next purchase when it comes time for a peripheral upgrade. So, without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the ASUS ROG Chakram X gaming mouse.

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If 360Hz isn’t fast enough for your setup, say hello to the new 500Hz ASUS ROG Swift monitor

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Almost two years after launching the world’s first 360Hz display, NVIDIA and ASUS are teaming up again to take things to the next level. Now, the team is turning things up – to 500Hz. Yep, you read that right, the latest ASUS ROG Swift monitor will run at a whopping 500Hz, though the resolution is stuck at 1080p. I mean, even at 1080p, 500Hz is going to be next-to-impossible to run in most games at ultra settings. However, that’s not entirely what this monitor is made for. So what’s its purpose? Let’s take a closer look.

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ASUS bringing Intel 12th Gen processors to its Expert Series portfolio with new ExpertBook B9

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In a world dominated by online working environments, having enough computing power is needed more than ever before. ASUS is looking to meet this challenge with its 2022 Expert Series Portfolio, including its lightest 880g 14-inch business laptop.

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ASUS’ new ROG Flow X16 gaming laptop with 1,100-nit miniLED display sets a high bar

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Today, ASUS announced an update to its ROG Flow lineup of gaming laptops with the X16. Designed as “the most powerful convertible gaming laptop,” there’s plenty of specs here to run your on-the-go gaming setup. You’ll find a Ryzen 9 6900HS processor, the RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, and DDR5 RAM in tow. It also has up to a 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD for large projects or games, and there’s a second M.2 slot for even more storage, should you need it. There’s a lot more to like about the new ASUS ROG Flow X16 miniLED gaming laptop, so let’s take a closer look.

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ASUS Chromebook CM3 with detachable keyboard hits new 2022 low at $300 (Save $70)

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Amazon now offers the ASUS Chromebook CM3 Detachable for $299.99 shipped. Down from $370, this is marking the best price of the year at a total of $70 off while beating our previous mention by $20. Sporting a 10.5-inch touchscreen display, the ASUS CM3 arrives with a detachable keyboard design and adjusable kickstand on the back. Powered by a popular MediaTek processor, this model comes equipped with 64GB onboard storage and 4GB of RAM. Its aluminum unibody design pairs with a place to stow away the included stylus as well as the magnetic keyboard which clips to the front of the CM3. Get a closer look in our launch coverage and then head below for more.

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ASUS’s out-of-this-world Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition set for liftoff on April 19

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First shown off at CES 2022 in January, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Space Edition will be launching on April 19. This product celebrates the 25th anniversary of the first ASUS laptop to go to space while running the latest gen hardware.

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ASUS unleashes portable 15.6-inch anti-glare monitor with USB-C, automatic rotation, more

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Having a second display can be a real timesaver when referencing data or for keeping a few apps visible and easily accessible at all times. Since lugging around a traditional monitor is less than ideal, the new ASUS ZenScreen is here to bolster mobile productivity. It provides a 15.6-inch anti-glare display that is powered using a single USB-C cable. It even supports automatic rotation when plugged into a Windows PC. Other notable features include being flicker-free and having reduced levels of blue light. Continue reading to learn more.

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Latest ASUS 27-inch 4K 144Hz monitor now available with VRR support for PS5 and XSX

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After a quiet announcement that largely flew under the radar back in April, ASUS’s latest 4K 144Hz monitor is now up for grabs. The UHD resolution and high refresh rate is displayed on a 27-inch screen. Other notable features include a 1ms response time, G-Sync support, and a couple of USB 3.0 ports. Along the back of the display you will find a RGB ROG logo, adds a pop of color to the back. This can be tweaked using ASUS’s Aura Sync software which also lets you sync it up with other compatible peripherals. Continue reading to learn more.

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ASUS launches ‘world’s first’ 1,400-nit mini LED gaming monitor at 4K 144Hz

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ASUS, who launched its first 4K144 HDMI 2.1 monitors in January, is now introducing an all-new contender to the high-end display race: the ROG Swift PG32UQX. This new 32-inch monitor features a 4K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate, 1,400-nit brightness, and mini LED technology. ASUS claims the “world’s first” mini LED monitor title with this release, so let’s dive into all that’s included here.

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IKEA and ASUS ROG team up for new gaming furniture and accessory lineup

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A series of new IKEA gaming furniture, accessories, and gear is set for release later this year in the US. Designed in collaboration with ASUS’ gaming arm, Republic of Gamers (ROG), the new product lineup consists of gaming chairs and desks as well as unique headphone holders, ring lights, a gaming-focused drawer unit, neck pillows, and much more. All in all, there are more than 30 products here, most of which with particularly affordable pricing, spread across six different product families. Head below for a closer look at the new IKEA gaming furniture and accessories. 

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ASUS launches Series X/PS5-ready 4K 144Hz HDMI 2.1 monitor with a massive 32-inch screen

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At CES 2021, ASUS announced a brand-new monitor with HDMI 2.1, a 4K resolution, and 144Hz refresh rate. This is designed to take advantage of what Microsoft and Sony are offering in the latest Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 but is also awesome for PC gamers just the same. What all does this brand-new monitor bring to the table? Well, keep reading to find out.

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ASUS brings Wi-Fi 6E to the market for the first time with upcoming router

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Wi-Fi 6 connectivity has steadily been rolling out to new devices over the past year or so, and now ASUS is preparing to launch its latest router, but with a new addition. Moving beyond typical 802.11ax, its upcoming ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 will debut as one of the first Wi-Fi 6E devices on the market. Head below for all of the details.

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Affordable new Asus ZenWiFi AX Mini router series combines mesh with Wi-Fi 6

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While Wi-Fi 6 terminology has been looming for years, it’s only recently begun to gain traction. We’re finally seeing support grace smartphones and tablets, which arguably increases the amount of pressure router manufacturers face to get new and innovative products on the market. We’ve seen several Wi-Fi 6 routers debut, and now more than ever, mesh solutions are coming to the surface. Asus ZenWiFi AX Mini is the company’s latest 3-node mesh offering, and it manages to deliver Wi-Fi 6 while sticking with a compelling price tag. Continue reading to learn more.

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ASUS’ ZenBook S13 has a 97% screen-to-body ratio and controversial notch, available today

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About four months after the initial announcement of the ASUS ZenBook S13, the company has stated that its new laptop will be available for order today. The ASUS ZenBook S13 boasts a 97% screen-to-body ratio, an incredible feat that single-handedly beats my daily driver and most of the other laptops on the market.

Like many achievements, this one does not come without controversy. To offer such thin bezels, the ASUS ZenBook S13 has embraced the notch that houses the laptop’s built-in webcam. Some features worth noting about the ASUS ZenBook S13 include a 13.9-inch display, a base SSD storage capacity of 512GB, and an impressive 15 hour battery.

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ASUS enters the UltraWide market with new 49-inch Double Full HD 144Hz Gaming Monitor

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One of the latest trends in desktop computer peripherals is UltraWide monitors. The wider aspect ratios make them ideal for multitasking in a way that a traditionally-massive display fails to accomplish. Gamers seeking out a more immersive experience also fall back to UltraWide displays.

Catering to this demographic, ASUS has unveiled its latest monitor, a super-wide 49-inch ROG Swift XG49VQ Curved Gaming Monitor. Featuring what ASUS has deemed a “double Full HD” display, 144Hz refresh rate, and more, the company’s latest endeavor enters the market with a few questions left unanswered. Head below for a closer look.

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ASUS unveils updated TUF Gaming FX laptops built to ‘withstand everyday abuse’

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Gamescom, a trade fair for video games, has been held in Cologne, Germany annually since 2009. At this year’s event, ASUS has certainly made a splash with lots of new products including two new TUF Gaming notebooks. With FX505 and FX705, ASUS is offering two size options for gamers that appreciate rugged design. The FX505 has the smaller display of the two, coming in at 15.6-inches, while the larger FX705 packs a 17.3-inch screen.

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ASUS claims the title of ‘thinnest gaming laptop’ with its announcement of the ROG Zephyrus S

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While most people enjoy the plug-and-play conveniences offered by consoles like Playstation 4 Pro, Xbox One X, or Nintendo Switch, many prefer the customization and higher-end graphics options that come with PC gaming. While the more tech-minded gamers typically prefer to build a desktop, many others are looking for something that they can take with them while on-the-go. When choosing the second route, gamers are left looking for a laptop that is both portable and powerful. These are features that ASUS is cramming into its new ROG Zephyrus S, which it claims to be the ‘world’s thinnest’ gaming laptop.

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ASUS reinvents the laptop trackpad w/ ScreenPad on latest ZenBook Pro 15

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Computers have been really stagnant lately. Apple “innovated” when it announced the Touch Bar on its 2016 MacBook Pro line, but other than that, generally speaking, true innovation and trying new things in computers has been limited to physical size reductions.

ASUS is now trying to do something new with its ZenBook Pro 15 line. We recently covered the general launch of this new series of computers from ASUS, but at Computex this year, the company announced a new version with a slight twist: no trackpad, but a touchscreen.

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Asus announces new VivoWatch BP sporting blood pressure tracking, 28-day battery, more

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The smartwatch boom has nearly all but fizzled out as flagship devices from Apple, Fitbit and other companies have begun solidifying their market share. New wearables have continued hitting the market recently, but have gained little traction compared to big players like the Apple Watch. Recently Asus has announced an all-new smartwatch with a different focus than many of its competitors as a way to carve out its own market share.

Rather than sporting a shiny full-color touchscreen display or aesthetically pleasing metal casing, Asus has opted to fill its new VivoWatch BP with a litany of sensors backed by AI-based data analysis. Head below for the full scope.

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ASUS launches Zenbook Pro 15, features up to a 6-core Intel i9 processor, more

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Laptops used to be for light-duty work only. At one time, they were limited to dual-core processors (even with i7’s) and then we stepped into the realm of quad-core offerings. After that came quad-core hyperthreading, giving you theoretically 8 lanes of processing power.

Now, it’s time for a new generation of processing to take place. ASUS recently announced a new ZenBook Pro 15 laptop, with Intel’s massive Core i9-8950HK processor that features 6 cores and 12 threads of monstrous power. But that’s not all this laptop packs, keep reading to find out more.

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This ASUS Chromebook w/ a 16GB SSD will have you surfing the web for just $180 shipped (Orig. $220)

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Amazon is offering the 11.6 Inch Intel Dual Core ASUS Chromebook with 4GB RAM and 16G SSD (C200MA) for $179.99 shipped. That’s nearly 20% or $40 off the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best price we can find from a trusted retailer by around $20. It is currently listed at $120 below the model with 2GB of RAM.

It features an Intel Bay Trail-M N2840 Dual-Core 2.16GHz (Turbo up to 2.58GHz) processor, 4GB DDR3L (1600MHz) RAM, 16G EMMC SSD, a 11.6 Inch 1366×768 LED screen, 10 hours of battery life and more. More details below. Rated 4+ stars from over 650 Amazon customers.

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ASUS Transformer Touch Laptop 1.6GHz/2GB/32GB w/ Office 365 Personal: $179 shipped (Reg. $219)

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The Microsoft Store is offering the Asus Transformer Touchscreen Laptop w/Office 365 included for $179 shipped. That’s $170 off the original list price and $40 less than Amazon’s current listing. Features include: an 11.6-inch HD WXGA touchscreen display, Intel Celeron N3050 1.60GHz, 2GB DDR3 1600MHz memory, and a 32GB eMMC. It also ships with Windows 10 Home 64-bit and has 1 USB 3.0, 1 USB 2.0, 1 USB-C Gen 1, Micro HDMI ports. Rated 4.8/5 stars from Amazon shoppers. 

We also found Techmatte USB-C cables on sale. 

Router Roundup: Linksys dual-band Smart Wi-Fi Router (refurb) $28 (Orig. $50), Asus Wireless N150 Router $20, more

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NeweggFlash has the refurbished Linksys (EA6200) dual-band AC900 Smart Wi-Fi Router for $27.99 shipped. That’s $22 off the regular/Amazon price and the lowest we can find.

It supports simultaneous dual-band and it’s certified backward compatibility with a/b/g/n. It also has 1 USB 3.0 port to print and share files and 4 gigabit ports to connect wired devices. It received 3.6/5 stars from Amazon shoppers.

Also at NeweggFlash is the Asus (RT-N10P) Wireless N150 Router for only $19.99 shipped. That’s half-off the list price, about $10 less than Amazon and the lowest we’ve seen. It features 150 Mbps high speed downloads with an external 5dBi antenna for better coverage. It also has 4 SSIDs to help manage bandwidth allocation and access control. Amazon customers gave it 4/5 stars.
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Wi-Fi Router Roundup: NETGEAR N900 R4500 Dual-Band (refurb) $35 shipped (Orig. $100), many more

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Now’s the time to upgrade your home or office network. We have price drops on a bunch of top wireless routers and a couple of cable modem bundles that should speed up your laggy Wi-Fi.

The darling of our router roundup is the refurbished NETGEAR N900 Wireless Dual-Band Gigabit Router R4500. Newegg currently has it listed for $49.99, but coupon code EMCASAV29 knocks the price down to $34.99 with free shipping. Amazon is asking $94.90 for it in new condition. It features 2 USB 2.0 ports, a total of 5 (1 WAN, 4 LAN) Gigabit Ethernet ports, and speeds of up to 450+450Mbps. Over 300 Amazon reviewers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. Includes a 90-day warranty.

More router deals:

Router/modem combos:

  • TP-LINK Archer C8 AC1750 + MOTOROLA SB6141 SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem: $169.99 (Reg. $220) | Newegg
  • NETGEAR R7500-100NAS Nighthawk X4 AC2350 + DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem: $249.87 w/ code EMCASAW49 ($350 value) | Newegg
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Network: NETGEAR N600 WiFi Extender w/ AirPlay $70 (orig. $100), ASUS routers (refurb) N900 $70, AC $90 (orig. $180)

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Amazon is offering the NETGEAR N600 Dual Band WiFi Range Extender – Wall-plug/Desktop with AirPlay (WN3500RP) for $69.99 shipped. That’s more then $30 under the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it and the best price we can find by $10.

It allows you to “eliminate” WiFi dead zones across your home or office with a simple wall plug adapter. It features dynamic LEDS to find the best placement, and allows users to stream “music wirelessly from iOS (Airplay) and Android (DLNA) devices to connected speakers.” More details below. It has received a 3.9/5 star rating from nearly 370 customers.

Next up, Newegg is offering the “ASUS Certified” refurbished ASUS Dual-Band Wireless-N900 Gigabit Router (RT-N66R) for $99.99, but using code EMCAKNS24 in the cart will drop your total down to $69.99 shipped. That’s $110 under the regular listing, $45 better than Amazon’s new price, the best we can find, and within cents of the lowest we’ve seen.

It features three detachable antenna for 2.4GHz/5GHz with peak gain 3dBi/ 5dBi, 802.11n: up to 450Mbps, and two USB2.0 connections support for “Printer or HDD sharing.” This model has received a 4.3/5 star rating from nearly 4,000 customers. Also highly rated, Newegg is offering the refurbished AC1750 version of this router for just $20 more right now: $89.99 shipped (Reg. $155 new)

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ASUS routers: Dual-Band AC1750 refurb $90, new $120 (Reg. $170), N150 $5 w/ MIR (Reg. $28), more

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Newegg has a few nice router deals today starting off with the ASUS 802.11ac Dual-Band Wireless-AC1750 Gigabit Router (RT-AC66R) for $169.99. Using code EMCAKAX23 will drop your total down to $119.99 shipped. That’s $50 under the regular listing, matching the lowest we’ve seen and the best we can find. You’ll also find the refurbished version…

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ASUS 31.5-inch PQ321Q monitor adds a high-end IGZO 4K display to your Mac for $1,470 (orig. $3,499)

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Apple has blessed us with a beautiful 5K Retina iMac, but somehow forgot to update the ancient Thunderbolt Display. Now, Mac owners are once again forced to look outside of Apple to get the most from their computers. Apple will sell you a Sharp 32″ PN-K321 4K Ultra HD LED Monitor for $3,595 – but you’re much better off opting for the ASUS version (w/ the same panel) that just dropped another $500…

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1080p LED Monitors: Dell 21.5-inch $115 (orig. $200), Asus 27-inch w/ built-in speakers & HDMI $220 (orig. $315)

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Update (10/22 8:15am): Dell S2240M now $114.99 shipped at Amazon.

We spotted a few monitor deals at Newegg today including the Dell S2240M 21.5-Inch Screen LED-lit Monitor for $129.99. But using code EMCWPHW58 will drop your total down to $114.99 shipped. That’s $85 under the original listing, $21 under Amazon and matching the best we’ve seen.

It features full HD resolution (1920 x 1080), 16:9 widescreen format, VGA and DVI-D (HDCP) connectivity and more. It has received a 4.4/5 star rating from over 350 Amazon customers.

Next up, Newegg has the Asus VE278Q 27-Inch Full-HD LED Monitor with Integrated Speakers for $239.99. But using code EMCWPHW59 will drop your total down to $219.99 shipped. For those interested, you can knock another $20 off the price with the included mail-in-rebate (MIR). At $220, this is nearly $100 off the original listing, matching the best we’ve seen and matching Amazon’s MIR price.

This is a 27-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD LED panel with 10,000,000:1 ASUS Smart Contrast Ratio, Display Port, HDMI, and D-Sub connectivity,  Picture in Picture and more. It comes with a limited 3 year warranty and has received a 4.2/5 star rating from over 300 Amazon customers.

With your savings, you can pick up a 20-foot HDMI cable for $4 shipped in our Daily Deals round-up today. 

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Daily Deals: HP Officejet Pro AiO Printer: $100, Toshiba (40 pack) AA alkaline batteries: $10, BassBoomz Bluetooth Speaker: $30, more

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Every morning we search for the best Daily Deals using our Daily Deal finder tool and have them here for you every day at 9am.

HP Officejet Pro 8610 e-All-in-One $99.99 (Reg. $199.99) | Staples
Toshiba Blue Line AA Alkaline 1.5V Batteries (40 Batteries) $5+$5 shipping (Reg. $30) | Meh
BassBoomz 2.0 Portable Bluetooth Speaker. Multiple Colors Available $29.99 (Reg. $130) | Groupon
ASUS Google Nexus 7” 32GB WiFi Tablet with Quad-Core 1.2Ghz Processor, 1GB RAM, Bluetooth and MicroSD Expansion Slot refurb $99 (Reg. $249) | Daily Steals
Infinity Instruments 15″ Impact Commercial Analog Wall Clock, Black $14.99 (Reg. $41.99) | Staples
Certified Refurbished Kindle Fire HDX 7″ Tablet $159 (Reg. $209) | Amazon
Tracker Bluetooth Tracking Device – 2 Pack $28.99+$5 shipping (Reg. $64.99) | Electronics.Woot

All these items are on sale until midnight only. So we will 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.

Past deals still alive:

ASUS Chromebook 11.6-inch 2.16 GHz/2GB/16GB SSD $200 shipped (Reg. $250)

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Update: Newegg has the same Chromebook today for $5 less using code EMCPAWW222 during chekout.

Amazon has the 11.6-inch ASUS Chromebook (C200MA-DS01) for $199.99 shipped (matched at Newegg). That’s $49 or 20% off the regular price, between $20 and $40 off the next best prices from trusted retailers and matching the lowest we’ve seen this Chromebook go for.

This system carries a Intel BayTrail-M 2.16 GHz processor, 16GB of solid state storage, 2GB of RAM, 802.11ac wireless, 1.2MP camera, 11 hours of battery life and a wide selection of inputs: 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0, HDMI, SD card slot (SDXC) and Bluetooth 4.0. It also comes with 100GB of free Google cloud storage “for 2 years, starting on the date you redeem the Drive offer.”

This recently released Chromebook has received a 4.4/5 star rating from nearly 100 Amazon customers.

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ASUS M004U Chromebox 1.4GHz/2GB/16GB with $20 Newegg gift card: $169 or less ($220 value)

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Newegg is offering the ASUS M004U Chromebox with a $20 Newegg promotional gift card for $169 shipped. Adding the $20 GC, that’s $51 under the original price and the best current value available.

While, you can also knock an additional $10 off at Newegg with a mail in rebate, Amazon is currently offering this same model for $159.99 shipped. If you aren’t interested in the Newegg credit, this is the lowest direct dollar price we’ve seen on this highly rated Chromebox. Like Newegg, Amazon is also offering an additional $10 off via its own post-purchase rebate, for those interested.

It features Google’s Chrome OS running on a Celeron 2955U (1.4GHz) with 2GB of DDR3 RAM, a 16GB SSD and Intel HD graphics. The Chromebox “houses a processor powerful enough for ultrafast multitasking performance in Chrome OS and the connectivity options to choose your own screen size, connect to multiple displays at once. While ASUS displays are recommended, any HDTV or monitor with HDMI or DisplayPort will do the trick.

The ASUS M004U Chromebox has received a 4.5/5 star rating from over 260 Amazon customers and is ranked as the #1 Best Selling Desktop Computer. 

We also have some other solid Chrome OS devices like the HP Chromebox CB1 desktop computer 1.4GHz/2GB RAM/16GB SSD for $150 shipped (Reg. $180) and the Lenovo IdeaPad 11.6-Inch Touchscreen Chromebook for $300 shipped (Reg. $330+).

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Displays: Dell 24-inch 1080p w/ HDMI $210 (Reg. $350), Acer 23-inch $120 (Reg. $200), 21.5-inch for $90, more

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Updates: eBay has the refurbished 32-inch Vizio E320-B0 720p LED HD TV w/HDMI for $150 shipped (Reg. up to $320 new, and the lowest we can find)

We’ve spotted some deals on displays today starting off with the 23.8-inch Dell UltraSharp U2414H 1080p monitor w/ USB 3 and HDMI for $209.99 shipped.

Newegg also has the Dell UltraSharp U2713HM IPS-Panel HDMI Widescreen LED Monitor for $550 shipped using code EMCPDHP73. That’s $75 under Amazon, the current lowest price and within $15 of the lowest we’ve ever seen on this 4.2/5 star rated display.

Next we have a couple smaller, lower priced options from Newegg including the Hannspree HE (HE225DPB) 21.5-Inch LED-Lit Monitor for $90 shipped using code EMCPDHP68 ($70 off the original price and $20 off the next best price from a trusted retailer). You can also grab the Acer G7 (G237HLbi) 23-inch HDMI Widescreen LED Backlit LCD Monitor for $120 shipped using code EMCPDHP69 at checkout ($80 off the original price and around $30 off the next best price.)

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Asus Google Nexus 7 2nd gen 32GB (Refurb) $170 shipped (orig. $269 new)

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Ebay is offering the manufacturer refurbished ASUS Google Nexus 7 2nd Gen 32 GB Wi-Fi tablet (2013) for $169.99 shipped. That’s the best current refurb price we can find, matching our previous mention, only $30 more than the best refurb price we’ve seen on the 16GB model, and more than $160 better than Amazon’s new price. The Nexus features a 7″ 1080p HD display, 2GB of RAM, 10-hours of battery life, and dual HD cameras: 1.2MP front and 5MP rear.

It has received a 4.2 out of 5 star review on Amazon and comes with a 90-day ASUS warranty. The unit is “Factory Refurbished by Asus in like new condition.” 

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802.11ac Wireless Routers: Netgear R6300 v2 w/ FREE cable modem $160, TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 $80

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Update: Newegg also has the TP-LINK Archer C7 AC1750 Dual Band Wireless AC Gigabit Router for $80 shipped (Reg. $140) using code EMCYTZT5747. 

Having a top-notch wireless router is key to building an ultra-fast network. 5th generation 802.11ac WiFi is three times faster than 802.11n, which makes streaming HD media, sharing files between devices, and backing up your computers to a NAS an absolute breeze.

Newegg is currently offering the Netgear AC1750 Dual-Band WiFi Gigabit Router (R6300 v2) bundled with a free Netgear CMD31T cable modem for $160 shipped when you enter promo code EMCPHWB67 at check-out. $160 is about the everyday street price for the router, but the modem typically sells for $70. You get both for just $160. Deal ends 2/24, limit 1 per customer.

  • AC1750 WiFi 450 + 1300 Mbps speeds
  • 800Mhz Dual Core Processor
  • 256MB RAM and 128MB Flash
  • USB2.0 and USB3.0 ports
  • Beamforming+ for more reliable connections
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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Asus 4GB/500GB Laptops: 14″ 1.7GHz: $250 or 15.6″ 1.9Ghz (Refurb) $305 shipped

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Today’s Tech.Woot is the Asus 15.6″ Laptop Refurb. with AMD A8-4500M Quad-Core 1.9Ghz, 500GB SATA, 4GB DDR3, running Windows 8 for only $299.99 + $5 shipping. Equipped with the latest AMD Trinity processors, the ASUS K55N delivers great performance and multitasking capabilities in its class, for both work and play.

Next up is Best Buy’s Deal of the Day: The Asus 14″ Laptop with 4GB Memory and a 500GB Hard Drive for only $249.99 shipped.

Surf the Web with this Asus laptop that features a high-speed wireless LAN for easy access to streaming media, social networking and more. The 1.0MP webcam and microphone help you keep in touch with friends and family.
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Asus 13″ Zenbook Prime Ultrabook w/ Intel Core i5, 128GB SSD: $700 (Reg. $1300)

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BuyDig is offering the 13.3″ Asus Zenbook Prime Ultrabook with a 1.7GHz Intel Core i5 and 4GB RAM for $699 shipped (Use coupon code “DIGEDU100” to slash the additional $100 off). That is $600 off the regular listing, $300 cheaper than B&H and $100 cheaper than Amazon. This Ultrabook features 128GB SSD storage, a backlit keyboard and a full 1920 x 1080 display, more details below.

13.3″ Asus Zenbook Prime Ultrabook, 1.7GHz Intel Core i5, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD: $699 w/ code DIGEDU100 (Reg. $1300)

Powered by the 3rd gen Intel Core i5 processor with Intel Turbo Boost up to 2.6GHz, the ASUS Zenbook delivers the performance you need, when you need it. For incredible sound, the ASUS Zenbook features premium audio co-developed with audio experts Bang & Olufsen ICEpower.

In addition, the ASUS Zenbook features 6GB/s Solid State Drive, ultra slim less than an inch thin and super lightweight at under 3 lbs winning over the Ultrabook competition.

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OfficeMax 20% off: New 1080p Nexus 7: $216 (Reg. $269)

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OfficeMax is offering 20% off on an assortment of back-to-school supplies and tablets with an in-store coupon. You can use that discount towards a new 32GB Nexus 7 to reduce the cost to $216. That is $72 off Amazon’s price and $54 off Google’s regular listing. The deal is only available in-store, so to redeem this deal: print out this coupon or show it on your phone at checkout.

The new Nexus 7 boasts and 7-inch 1080p HD screen, 10-finger capacitive touch screen, 32GB on-board flash memory, Android 4.3 Jelly Bean and Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 8064 processor. The discount is also valid towards case paper, office and school supplies, ink and toner, IT services and certain Print Center services.”

New 32GB Google Nexus 7: $216 (Reg. $269) – print or show coupon at checkout

We have also put together some of the highest rated case/cover options for the Nexus 7 below as well. Each of these case options are available in various colors.

  • Moko Slim-Fit Multi-angle Stand Cover Case: $5 – nearly 1,500 5 star reviews
  • Poetic Slimline Case: $6
  • i-Blason Slim Folio Case: $10
  • iLLumiShield Clear Screen Protectors: $5 – 3 pack, lifetime warranty
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Google Nexus 7 16GB Wi-Fi 7in Tablet (Refurb) – $172 + free shipping

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As one of its Daily Deals, eBay via digjungle is offering an Asus Google Nexus 7 Android 4.2 16GB Quad-core 7″ for only $172 with free shipping. This Android tablet features a 1280 x 800 high-definition display and powerful Quad-core Tegra 3 Processor.  Generally regarded as one of the best all around Android tablets, CNET rates it 4/5 stars and our 9to5Google teams loves it, “This is not just a great tablet from Google. It is a statement.”

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