Best Buy

(Update 10/23 12:05pm): Target’s Toy Book ad leak reveals that the retailer is also going to offer free shipping for all online holiday orders. (via BFAds)

The holiday shopping season is starting to heat up. Earlier this week we saw the first major Black Friday ad leak and now Best Buy has made a major announcement that could force the hands of other retailers.

Starting this Sunday and running through the new year, Best Buy will offer free standard shipping on all orders. There’s no order minimum, but all items must be sold by and shipped from Best Buy. The current order minimum for free shipping is $35. It’s worth noting that My Best Buy Elite members get free standard shipping year-round on all orders.

Other retailers including Amazon, Walmart and Target also offer free shipping without order minimums, but they require paid memberships or store-specific credit cards. Best Buy’s move will likely go a long way in helping them win over the rest of consumers who aren’t already in bed with another retailer.
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Need a little extra motivation to stay in shape this winter? Best Buy offers the Jawbone UP Move Activity Tracker for $19.99 with in-store pickup or free shipping on orders of at least $35. That’s 60% below list and by far the best deal we’ve ever seen. Clip this tracker onto your clothing in the morning and you’ll be able to track the number of steps you take during the day from your iPhone or Android mobile device. Its companion app includes a Smart Coach feature that offers fitness motivation and tips. Rated 3.8 out of 5 stars from 1,107 Amazon reviewers.
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I-Venstar via Amazon offers its Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $34.99. When you use the coupon code D7WOZK62 the price drops to $25.99 Prime shipped. That’s $9 off the sale price and the lowest it’s been offered at Amazon. This heavy duty Bluetooth and NFC speaker is waterproof, dustproof and shockproof. The powerful 3600mAh built-in lithium battery provides up to 10 hours of playback time and a standard USB jack lets you use it as a power bank. It received 4.4/5 stars from over 300 Amazon shoppers. 

We also found at Tanga The Jacket Bluetooth Speaker by Altec Lancing for $39.99 + $3.99 shipping. That’s more than half off the original list price, $10 less than Amazon and the lowest we can find. It has an on-board microphone for hands-free calling, a 3.5mm AUX in connector for non-Bluetooth devices, and a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery that provides 8 hours of battery life. Also it includes rugged interchangeable rubberized jackets in black and red. Amazon shoppers gave it 4.3/5 stars.

Here are a few others we found today:

• EC Technology Outdoor Sport Rugged Bluetooth Speaker $10.99 Prime shipped w/ code ECTECH04 (Orig. $20) | Amazon
• OontZ Curve Bluetooth Speaker in four color options $14.99 Prime shipped w/ code 40OFFWOW (Orig. $25) | Amazon
• Modal Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Red $16 (Orig. $40) | Best Buy

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Amazon offers the Bose SoundLink Mini for $159 with free shipping, which is $41 below its original price and amongst the lowest deals we’ve seen that doesn’t require rebates or unique coupon codes. Best Buy and B&H have also dropped their prices. There’s no doubt this deal was brought forward due to the SoundLink Mini II being released over the summer (review here). But the original SoundLink Mini remains one of our all-time favorite portable Bluetooth speakers, so you’re still getting a solid performer with this deal. It includes a charging cradle and AUX port, but sound quality (especially bass) is this speaker’s best feature. More than 6,200 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Looking for something at a lower price point? Best Buy has the Sony SRSX3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker for $59.99 shipped. That’s $70 better than its original price and the lowest price we can find. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars from 239 Amazon reviewers.
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Best Buy is discounting the 256GB and 512GB super thin 12-inch MacBooks in Silver, Gold, or Space Gray by $100. What’s more, anyone with access to a .edu email address can save an additional $50 by grabbing a unique coupon code from this Best Buy promo page. The 256GB model drops down to $1,149.99 shipped when you take advantage of both discounts. That’s a match for the lowest price we’ve ever seen on Apple’s thinnest and lightest MacBook.

The all-new 12-inch MacBook features an ultra-thin design, Force Touch, Retina display, and a re-engineered keyboard. Not sure the new MacBook is for you? Take a minute to read our review.

Use your savings to outfit your new MacBook with some low-cost USB-C adapters and cables.
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Tile, the popular stick-anywhere Bluetooth tracker, has announced a new generation of its product. After selling more than two million units worldwide, it’s now time to upgrade the hardware with new features and improved software. This iteration has been redesigned to make sure that users are losing less and finding more of the things that are most important to them.

Head below for full details and to find out how you can order one today.

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Sling TV is offering new subscribers a $50 Best Buy credit towards eligible streaming media players when signing up for three months of service. This deal will net you significant savings or completely cover many popular devices such as Roku, Amazon Fire TV or Stick, Google Nexus Player and Xbox One. Full Terms and Conditions below.

Sling TV has made quite a splash since it was announced at the beginning of the year and has since added different channel packages such as HBO over the last six months. This new service is a solid alternative for those looking to cut down on expensive cable bills. At $20 a month plus a heavily discounted or free streaming media player, now is the time to check it out.

Here are the instructions for redeeming this offer:

• Visit this page
• Select the Best Buy $50 device offer in the lower right hand corner
• Sign-up for three months of pre-paid Sling TV service for $59.97
• Your $50 promotional code will arrive via email, note: only available for redemption in-store

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Whether you’re hitting the festival circuit or heading out for a concert or two, these products will elevate your summer experience. Stay cool, dry, and entertained this summer with these adventure essentials. Plan your road trip or camp site packing list with DUBS acoustic filters, Bose SoundLink Color, a Marmot Tungsten 2-person tent, and more:
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Update: The Pebble Time is now available to purchase from Best Buy and is coming to Target next month.

Pebble has a long-time friendship with Best Buy, and now the smartwatch maker is launching the first widespread availability of its new Pebble Time through the retailer. Available for $200, the standard 22mm non-steel version of the watch is now available for consumers to put their claim on red, black, and white models.

While the Kickstarter Edition just recently began shipping to those who backed the watch, those just now realizing that they would actually like a smartwatch that has a color e-paper display, more than 5 days of battery life, and cross-platform compatibility are in luck:

• Pebble Time (red)
• Pebble Time (black)
• Pebble Time (white)

We recently reviewed the Pebble Time, saying that while it does have its upsides, it still feels stuck in the past compared to the currently-available Android Wear devices and the Apple Watch. Long battery life is nice, but the lack of a touch screen and sketchy compatibility with iOS hold the device back—especially at this price point.

Last week, Microsoft announced that it would be running a seven day promotion with select retailers offering a free game ($60 or less) with the purchase of a new Xbox One. It has now officially kicked off with some pretty sweet deals.

Microsoft had a very strong showing at E3 2015. This promotion, which expires on Saturday, combined with upcoming title releases make it the best time to grab a new Xbox One. To ensure the most bang for your buck, you’ll want to choose a new release closer to $60 for your free game. We often have deals in our daily games roundup on previously released titles.

Head below for the best bundle deals available from Microsoft, Amazon, GameStop and more.
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The finale in the critically acclaimed Batman Arkham series is about hit store shelves. Arkham Knight adds a number of new gameplay mechanics to the fray, mainly the Batmobile in full form, along with another interesting cast of Gotham’s best known villains.

The game is set to launch on Tuesday of next week. Head below for all the details on the open world action game, where to get it first and who has the best pre-order bonuses:

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Amazon has two of the most popular (4.7/5 star rating from thousands of reviewers) microSD cards available at their best prices ever:

• Samsung 16GB EVO Class 10 Micro SDHC (up to 48MB/s): $6.99 (Reg. $15)
• Samsung 32GB PRO Class 10 Micro SDHC (up to 90MB/s): $17.99 (Reg. $37)

Prime members (free trial) receive free 2-day shipping on both memory cards. Otherwise, you’ll need to spend at least $35 to sidestep shipping costs. Alternatively, these deals are also available via Best Buy (Evo & Pro models) so you could buy from there and opt for free in-store pickup.

Both of these fast microSD cards are good candidates for your Android smartphone/tablet and digital camera. However, I’d stick with the Pro version if you’re planning to use it in a GoPro. You could also pick up one of these handy adapters to use either of these memory cards as semi-permanent storage for your MacBook Air or Pro.
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Jurassic World is coming to theaters on June 12 and it looks absolutely awesome. Chances are you’re going to go see it, you might as well plan now so you can save on your ticket.

Right now at Best Buy you’ll get up to $7.50 in Fandango Cash to see Jurassic World with the purchase of select Blu-ray/DVD movies.

The lowest priced titles start at $7.99. That means for $8 you can get a movie on Blu-ray (Inglourious Basterds, King Kong, Snow White & The Huntsman, more) plus $7.50 in credit towards your Jurassic World ticket. Other applicable Blu-rays include Jurassic Park 3D and Trilogy, Oblivion, Jaws, and The Back To The Future Trilogy.

Best Buy also has similar offers for the following movie releases: Pitch Perfect 2, Ted 2, Trainwreck, Minions, and Entourage.
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Now here’s a deal that’s definitely supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Best Buy offers the 2-disc Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary Edition on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Copy for $14.99 with in-store pickup or free shipping on orders of at least $35. Amazon has also dropped its price, but it’s currently backordered. This Walt Disney classic regularly sells for around $20. Let’s be honest, the soundtrack alone is worth the price of admission here. Go ahead and pick up Saving Mr. Banks while you’re at it.

Walmart has dropped the price of many Blu-ray movies down to $5 or even a little less in some instances. Titles include Swordfish, Old School, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, and more.

As its Deal of the Week, Amazon is discounting a diverse selection of Blu-ray and DVD collections. Here are our top picks:

• Jurassic Park Trilogy (DVD): $14.99 (Orig. $50)
• Back to the Future: 25th Anniversary Trilogy (DVD): $16.99 (Orig. $50)
• The Bourne Trilogy (Blu-ray): $19.99 (Orig. $60)
• …more…

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Over the weekend Activision launched a new trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 as part of its official world reveal. As previously leaked information suggested, we now know the game will launch on November 6th. The futuristic shooter will also see the return of zombie mode, a new multi-player class system and early beta access for PS4, PC and Xbox One pre-orders.

Head below for a look at the new trailer and more of what to expect from Black Ops 3 early access:
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Best Buy offers the Apple iPad Air 128GB Wi-Fi + AT&T Cellular in Silver for $499.99 with free shipping. This particular model originally sold for $929 when it was introduced in the fall of 2013. Today’s deal is the best price we’ve ever seen on this fully-loaded iPad. As a price comparison, Apple charges $629 for it in refurbished condition and the next lowest price we ever featured was $530.

It features a 9.7-inch Retina display, 10-hour battery life, Bluetooth 4.0 and a 64-bit A7 chip.

Slim down and gain Touch ID with the new iPad Air 2 128GB Wi-Fi in Space Gray for $599.99 with free shipping (Reg. $699). (update 4/22 11:50am: now $599.99)

What to do with your savings? Protect your new iPad with AppleCare and a Smart Cover.

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Also today, Groupon has the the GoPro Hero4 Black edition for $399.99 shipped. That’s $100 off the regular price and the lowest we were able to find. The Hero4 Black edition features 4k video recording and enhanced audio capturing.

The Hero4 Black brings adventures to life thanks to its 4K UHD resolution. The crisp detail keeps high-speed scenes, such as time-lapse videos of a cheetah’s work commute, free of blur.

Amazon customers gave it 4.2/5 stars and great reviews.
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Update (3/11 8:00am): Amazon has matched many of Best Buy’s sale prices, see below for specifics.

Best Buy is discounting a number of now previous generation Apple MacBooks following yesterday’s keynote address, which brought modest updates to its line of MacBook Air and Pro computers. Today’s offer takes up to 25% off the list price of both MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina display models. You’ll be able to save an extra $50 with a .edu email address as well. Free shipping is available on all orders.

Here is the full list of discounts:

MacBook Air:

• 11.6″ (MD711LL/B) 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB: $799.99 or $749.99 w/ .edu (orig. $899)
  • matched at Amazon
• 11.6″ (MD712LL/B) 1.4GHz/4GB/256GB: $999.99 or $949.99 w/ .edu (orig. $1,099)
  • matched at Amazon
• 13.3″ (MD760LL/B) 1.4GHz/4GB/128GB: $799.99 or $749.99 w/ .edu (orig. $999)
  • matched at Amazon
• 13.3″ (MD761LL/B) 1.4GHz/4GB/256GB: $1,099.99 or $1,049.99 w/ .edu (orig. $1,199)
  • matched at Amazon

MacBook Pro w/ Retina display:

• 13.3″ (MGX72LL/A) 2.6GHz/8GB/128GB: $1,149.99 or $1,099.99 w/ .edu (orig. $1,299)
  • $1,059.99 at B&H
• 13.3″ (MGX82LL/A) 2.6GHz/8GB/256GB: $1,349.99 or $1,299.99 w/ .edu (orig. $1,499)
  • $1,259.99 at B&H
• 13.3″ (MGX92LL/A) 2.8GHz/8GB/512GB: $1,649.99 or $1,599.99 w/ .edu (orig. $1,799)
  • edu pricing matched at Amazon

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Update (3/9 7:25am): After a delay, Best Buy has officially launched the new $30 pricing online.

I’ve previously told you about the fantastic savings gamers can achieve through Best Buy’s Gamers Club Unlocked (GCU), which offers 20% discounts on new games (and a bunch of other benefits) for two full years. Today, Best Buy announced that it’s officially dropping the price of GCU from $100 to $30 starting March 8, with membership to be available online and in stores. That matches the lowest GCU price Best Buy has offered.

Best Buy notes that Nintendo’s amiibo are also part of the deal: just like new games, 20% off an Amiibo on day one is probably the best deal you’ll find anywhere. See our amiibo guide for a list of the current and upcoming toys you’ll be able to get discounts on.

Many gamers will find that the $30 Unlocked membership pays for itself in one month, with 23 months of additional great deals. You save $12 every time you purchase a $60 game, and can get an additional $10 pre-order bonus for upcoming games including Batman: Arkham Knight, Halo 5: Guardians, and Mortal Kombat X, chopping their prices to $38 each. Read on for the other benefits of the Gamers Club Unlocked deal…

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A couple retailers are slashing prices on a slew of iPad models. There is truly an option for everyone’s budget. Jump into each link to scope out which colors are available.

• iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi: $339 (Reg. $399) | Staples
• iPad Air 32GB Wi-Fi: $382 (Reg. $449) | Staples  *Editors’ top pick
• iPad mini 2 16GB Wi-Fi: $254 (Reg. $299) | Staples *Editors’ top pick
• iPad mini 16GB Wi-Fi: $199.99 (Reg. $249) | Walmart & Best Buy
• iPad Air 2 64GB Wi-Fi: $509 (Reg. $599) | Staples
• iPad Air 2 128GB Wi-Fi: $594 (Reg. $699) | Staples
• iPad Air 2 16GB Wi-Fi: $424 (Reg. $499) | Staples
• …more iPad Air, including LTE models, discounts at Best Buy…

Use your savings to buy our favorite iPad mini charging dock or a super long 10 ft. Lightning cable so you can use your iPad before going to sleep without hanging over the side of the bed while it charges.

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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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CES 2015 is now in full swing with a number of companies announcing new and interesting products. One of which is Roku, who has so far announced a series of new Roku TVs and deeper 4K Ultra HD content support across the board.

Not only is the company planning to support 4K for future Roku TV models, the company has also teamed up with online content powerhouse Netflix to offer 4K content on Roku’s streaming boxes/sticks in the future. As 4K TV prices plummet, both companies are looking to offer solid Ultra HD solutions for their customers, something Roku believes is instrumental in the overall adoption of higher resolution content.

Head below for more details on the new Roku TVs and future 4K support for the platform:

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Best Buy is taking up to 60% off thousands of clearance, open-box, and pre-owned items until January 17th. As you can imagine, there are tons of poor products and less than stellar deals in the bunch. So we took the time to carefully comb through all relevant product categories and pluck out the ones that are deserving of your attention (and money!).

All of our picks are currently available for shipping. Orders of $35+ ship free, otherwise opt for in-store pickup to sidestep shipping fees.

• Incase City Sleeve for iPad mini: $11.99 (Reg. $30)
• Logitech Folio Case for iPad Air: $11.99 (Reg. $50)
• Griffin PowerJolt Car Charger w/ detachable Lightning cable: $14.99 (Reg. $30)
• Griffin PowerBlock Wall Charger w/ detachable Lightning cable: $14.99 (Reg. $30)
• Griffin Survivor Case for iPad Air: $31.99 (Reg. $80)
• Belkin Shield Sheer Matte Case for iPad Air: $7.99 (Reg. $30)
• Rocketfish Hard Shell Case for iPad mini/2/3: $2.99 (Reg. $20)
• Rocketfish Tablet Stylus: $1.99 (Reg. $10)

You may be able to find some more killer deals if you’re willing to order for in-store pickup.

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Best Buy offers its 2-year Gamers Club Unlocked (GCU) Membership for $30 with free shipping. As a pricing comparison, it carries a list price of $99.99 and this is the best dollar off discount we’ve ever seen. Usually Best Buy will only discount the GCU as part of a bundle. It’s a perfect gift for the gamer who has everything now, but is going to want more games in the near future.

GCU membership gives you 20% off all video games for two years, so it will more than pay for itself after buying three new releases at the typical retail price of $60. It’s great for avid gamers who want day 1 games at day 30 or day 60 prices, guaranteeing that you’ll never pay full retail for any game for two years. GCU also accrues points that lead to further discounts over time.

Full benefits include:

• Get 20% off new video game software (physical software purchases)
• 10% bonus trade-in credit on video game software trade-ins
• 10% off pre-owned video games
• Get 2x points on new video game software, digital content, and game accessories
• Get 2 points for every dollar when you trade in games

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Amazon has the Ultimate Ears MINI BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker/Speakerphone in multiple colors (black, orange and black/red) for $69.99 shipped (also at Best Buy in additional colors). That’s more than $30 or 30% off the regular price tag, the best we’ve seen by $5 brand new with these kinds of color options and the lowest price we can find.

It features a wireless streaming from from up to 50-ft away, a lithium-ion battery with up to 10 hours of playback, a built-in speaker phone and “ jaw-dropping sound with crystal clear highs and deep bass.” These mini speakers have received a 4.5/5 star rating from over 730 Amazon customers.

We also spotted the larger Ultimate Ears BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for $169.99 shipped ($30 off) at both Amazon and Best Buy (colors vary at both). While we have seen them dip lower, especially with bulk packaging and refurbished models, this is matching the best new price around. It also has a 50-ft streaming range, NFC, 15 hours of playback, as well as a water and stain resistant costing. For more details on both the BOOM and the MINI head over to our full review of both models. The BOOM also has great reviews with a 4.6/5 star rating from over 1,300 customers.

Not interested in UE BOOMs? We also have one of our favorite speakers of the year on sale today, the JBL Charge 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Black, for $129.99 shipped from Amazon and Best Buy (matching the the best we can find).

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Update (12/7 10:30am): Staples (in-store only) has 20% off select iPads: iPad Air from $319, iPad mini 2 from $239, iPad mini from $199, more.

Best Buy matches many of its Black Friday iPad Prices with $50-$100 off Apple’s latest release of iPads with free shipping or site-to-store. That’s tied with the lowest pure prices we’ve seen on many of these models.

Did you pick up an iPad mini during Black Friday? Snap an Apple Smart Cover on it for $15.99 (pink, light/dark gray), $19.99 (green, red) or $24.99 for blue. All of these options will work with iPad mini 2/3.

Each of these Smart Covers carries an original price of $39. You can easily find lower-quality Smart Cover replicas, but I’d recommend spending a couple extra bucks to ensure that you get the real thing. Free shipping on orders of $35+, otherwise just opt for free in-store pickup.

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Amazon offers the Dropcam Wireless HD Video Monitoring Camera for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s $50 below list and the lowest price we have ever seen. Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars from 1,855 Amazon reviewers. Also available at Best Buy.

With a 107° degree field of view and 4x zoom, Dropcam keeps you connected with people, places and pets in sharp 720p HD video.

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Update (11/26 11:50pm): All of the below deals are now live on Amazon

We just got the down low on Amazon’s headliner Black Friday deals which begin tonight at midnight Pacific time. Headlining the bunch will be the Kindle Fire HD 6 which is $20 off yielding a price of $79 shipped.  That’s the lowest price by far on any name brand tablet from a reputable manufacturer/retailer. It features a fast quad-core processor, front and rear-facing cameras, five colors options and a 6-inch 1280×800 display.

Note that you can save an additional $40 if you buy the $99 Prime with purchase (no brainer if you don’t already have it).

Amazon jumped the gun and is already offering the HD7 for $109 shipped which is the lowest price we’ve ever seen it.

All of Amazon’s biggest kindle deals:

• $79 Kindle for just $49
• New Bundle: 6 months of Kindle Unlimited plus a Kindle for $79; also available for Kindle Paperwhite for $129
• $119 Kindle Paperwhite for $99
• $99 Fire HD 6 for $79
• $139 Fire HD 7 for $109
• Fire phone is now available unlocked with a no contract price of $199 through Cyber Monday
• $39 Fire TV Stick available at Best Buy and Staples for $24.00

Head back here at Midnight PT or 3am ET for these deals which will surely expire before their terms are up.

More on the details and timings below:
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