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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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Now that Black Friday is less than two weeks away, we are getting a look at what major national game retailer GameStop will have to offer. The leaked ad shows discounts on everything from consoles to games, with over 4,000 stores open at midnight on November 28th.

For the most part, it looks as though GameStop will be matching Best Buy, Walmart and others with the major PS4 bundles at $400 and the Xbox One bundles starting at $330. But keep in mind, Sony announced the The Last of Us/GTA V bundle for $400 as an official price drop and should soon be available on Amazon. You’ll also find $20 to $30 off games on all platforms as well as discounts on accessories and older systems.

Here are some of our picks from the leaked ad:

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Retailers are striking even earlier this year with their best Black Friday/Holiday deals. Sam’s Club is planning a special Holiday Savings Celebration on Saturday, November 15th. Of course, when we first got our hands on this ad we were smitten with the iPhone 6 deal for $100. So much so, that we overlooked what we think is the best 4K UHDTV sale that has ever come across our deal desks…
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Just in time for the Black Friday deal season, Microsoft announced a $50 price drop coming to all major retailers for Xbox One consoles and bundles last week. While most stores ended up offering the deal early on some bundles, we are now seeing the discounts live across a number of retailers including Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop, Microsoft Store, Walmart, Target and more.

Starting at $349 for the entry level Xbox One without Kinect, Microsoft’s latest console is now $50 under the regular price of Sony’s PlayStation 4. But keep in mind you can easily find PS4’s on eBay for $360 shipped, and we have seen them drop to $350 previously so don’t be surprised to see them go even lower as the deal season continues.

However, there is a way to get Xbox One for even less…

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Sears offers the Samsung 60-inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (model PN60F5300) for $699.99 with free shipping. The discounted price will show up once you begin the checkout process. That’s $100 below its current street price and only $50 more than Newegg is charging for it in refurbished condition.

You’ll enjoy a stunning, 1080p HD viewing experience that’s enhanced by our Real Black Panel, 600Hz Subfield Motion and Wide Color Enhancer Plus. Clear Image Panel delivers striking contrasts between deep black levels and bright whites while 600Hz Subfield Motion captures the crisp detail of high-speed action. Wide Color Enhancer Plus expands the color range to capture every vibrant hue, just as the director intended.

Nearly 100 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Additionally, Tiger Direct has the Seiki 39″ LED 4K 120Hz (SE39UY04) for $339, coupon code MUY142069 brings it down to $299 shipped. You can save an additional $15 by entering your e-mail address here, then follow the discounted link to the television. After adding to your cart, apply the aforementioned coupon code to bring your order down to $284 shipped.

More HDTVs:

• Samsung 46″ 1080p LED 60Hz Smart (UN46H5203): $459.99 (orig. $750) | BuyDig via eBay
• Samsung 50″ 1080p 60Hz Smart (UN50H5203): $589.99 (orig. $900) | BuyDig via eBay
• TCL 50″ LED 4k UHD 120Hz (LE50UHDE5691): $449.99 (orig. $999.99) | Amazon
• Sharp 55″ LED 1080p 120Hz w/ Roku stick (LC-55LE643U): $499.99 (orig. $900) | Best Buy
• Samsung 51″ Plasma 720p 600Hz (PN51F4500): $379.99 w/ pickup (orig. $880) | Sears

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Update (9/30 3:30pm): Sale price also available at Amazon.

For the first time since its release, the Pebble Smartwatch has dropped below $100. Best Buy is now shipping them for only $99.99. That’s $50 off the list price, $47 less than Amazon, and the lowest we’ve seen.

The Pebble lets you view notifications from email, SMS, Caller ID, calendar and your favorite apps on your wrist. You can also download watch faces and apps to suit your style and interests. It also allows you to control music playing on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora and more. The rechargeable battery lasts 5-7 days on a single charge and the watch is compatible with both Apple and Android devices.

The Smartwatch received 4/5 stars from Amazon customers.

Best Buy also has the Moto 360 in Stone Leather back in stock for $249.99 with free shipping as well.

We also found the Pebble Steel on sale today for $199.99 shipped down from $229.99 at Best Buy.

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Update (9/8 11:00am): Newegg via eBay Daily Deals just hit us with the best value of any Xbox One bundle we’ve ever seen: Xbox One console w/ Kinect, Forza 5, Destiny, and 12-month Xbox Live subscription for $499.99 shipped. That’s the same price that the console w/ Kinect sells for alone.

After previewing Microsoft’s free Xbox One game promo in our Friday games post, it has officially gone live this morning. We’ve got all the details of where and how to cash in on it.

Get a free game (up to $59.99 value) when you purchase an Xbox One console. This promo is scheduled to run until September 13th, but we wouldn’t be surprised if popular titles sell out sooner.

Now, retailers are including different console configurations and bundles, which could make it a bit confusing. That’s why we’ve outlined the purchase details from our favorite retailers, including Amazon, Gamestop, Best Buy, and more…

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We’ve spotted some nice display deals at Best Buy and Newegg today starting with the 23.6-inch Samsung Wide Viewing Angle LED Monitor (S24D360HL) in clear/white for $149.99 shipped using code EMCPAPH94 in the cart. That’s $80 under the original listing, $60 under Amazon, $30 under the next best selling price from a trusted retailer and the best price we’ve seen on this monitor.

This monitor puts out full 1080p resolution, has a 178 degree viewing angle, PLS Panel Technology, HDMI/VGA ports, a specific gaming mode, and more. It comes with a limited 1 year parts and labor warranty and has received a 4.5/5 star rating among Amazon customers.

Next up, Best Buy has the 32-inch Sharp Aquos HD 720p 60Hz LED TV (LC-32LE451U) for $179.99 shipped. That’s as much as $195 off the original listing, $30 better than Amazon, the best price we can find from a trusted retailer and the lowest we’ve seen this TV go for.

This LED backlit TV features 720p, 60Hz refresh rate, various inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 USB, MHL, and comes with a universal remote and batteries. It also ships with a limited 1 year parts and labor warranty and has received a 4.5/5 star rating on Amazon.

More notable monitor deals:

• HP 23-inch LED-lit Monitor (W2371d) $130 (orig. $220) | Newegg
  use code: EMCPAPH44
• Dell Ultrasharp 21.5-inch LED-lit Monitor (UZ2215H) $160 (orig. $300) | Newegg
  use code: EMCPAPH45
• RCA 46-inch 1080p LED HDTV $380 (Reg. $449+) | Kmart
  Shop Your Way Rewards members (free trial) can receive an additional $64 credit

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If you’re in the market to grab an Android Wear device, you might be interested in hearing that Best Buy just slashed $50 off the price of the LG G Watch, an Android Wear device that was officially released just a little over 2 months ago. This means that while Google is still selling the device at the launch price of $229.99, you can grab the watch at Best Buy’s website for a cool $179.99. It seems as if both the black and white models are still in stock at the time of this writing.

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Not to be outdone by Target’s massive iPad sale two weeks ago, Best Buy is also dropping $100 off the first generation iPad mini. Technically, Target’s sale was $0.99 less, but that’s because for some odd reason the national retailer adds $0.99 to the MSRP of many products.

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.

Protect your new iPad with this heavily discounted waterproof LifeProof case. Also, the iPad mini with Retina display remains on sale for $350 or $300 with an .edu email address.

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Best Buy has kicked off its Labor Day Savings Event offering a number of discounts including up to 25% off HDTVs.

While there is a wide selection of options from Samsung, LG, Sony and others, our favorite deal of the bunch is the 60-inch LG 1080p 120Hz LED TV (2013 Model – 60LN5400) for $799.99 shipped. That’s $500 off the original price, $179 off Amazon’s listing, and the best price we can find on this HDTV. Tiger Direct’s non-manufacturer refurb is only $25 less and Newegg charges as much as $900 for a refurbished model.

It features a full 1920 x 1080 resolution, various inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 USB, 1 RF, 1 component, 1 composite, 1 digital audio out (optical) and a refresh rate of 120hz. It comes with a stand, the remote and 2 AA batteries. The LG 60LN5400 comes with a limited 1 year parts and labor warranty and has received 4.5/5 stars from 99 Best Buy customers and 4.6/5 stars on Amazon.

Newegg also has the Acer 27-inch WQHD Widescreen Display (K272HUL) for $299.99 shipped. That’s $170 off the original listing, about $93 off Amazon’s listing, and the lowest we can find anywhere. It features a 2560 x 1440 resolution, various inputs: 2 x HDMI, 1 x DVI (W/HDCP), 1 x Display Port (in), 1 x Display Port (out) and has received a 4.4/5 star rating on Amazon.

If you’re looking for something a little smaller, Newegg also has the 24-Inch Acer LED-Lit Monitor (B243PWL) for $199.99 shipped using code EMCPBHC25 (the lowest we can find by $50).

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Update: We’ve spotted some nice deals on DEWALT tools including the DEWALT 4-Tool 18 Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) Cordless Combo Kit for $199 shipped (orig. $480, Reg. 260+) and the DEWALT DCS331B 20-Volt MAX Li-Ion Jig Saw for $119 shipped (Reg. $129+).

Dyson via eBay is offering a manufacturer refurbished DC47 Animal Compact Canister Vacuum Cleaner for $199.99 shipped. That’s $250 under the original new price, $190 under Amazon’s current new listing, and matching the lowest total price we’ve seen.

The DC47 features Dyson’s 2 Tier Radial cyclone tech which captures “more microscopic dust than any other,” and comes with a Carbon fiber brush bar, anti-static brushes, a combination tool and a stair tool.

It has received a 3.8/5 star rating on Amazon and comes with a 3 year warranty: 6 month Dyson & 2.5 Years via ABC Vacuum (valid within the U.S. only).

Best Buy has kicked of a one day sale on a number of different items for around the house including 20% of Microwaves from Panasonic, Sharp and LG, 50% off select cookware from Cuisinart, up to $100 off blenders, as well as discounts on electric toothbrushes razors and more. You can pick up the stainless steel Panasonic 1.2 Cu. Ft. Mid-Size Microwave (NN-SN661S) for $111.99 shipped, which is within $1 of the lowest we’ve ever seen this microwave go for. It has received a 3.9/5 star rating from over 1,000 Amazon customers.

More notable Home Deals below: 
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Samsung has announced a new addition to its Level Box Bluetooth speaker line-up today. The Level Box mini offers a similar experience as its larger counterpart and packs up to 25 hours of battery life into a 33% smaller speaker.

The metallic body houses a (55mm) stereo speaker and a passive radiator Samsung says delivers “premium-quality sound that is powerful, crisp and balanced.” The new mini speaker is also deeply integrated with Samsung’s Level App which comes with a number of handy features like Volume Control, Text-to-Speech and S Voice, Samsung’s intelligent personal assistant. It also uses SoundAlive technology which intelligently analyzes audio sources and makes subtle adjustments “to ensure the best sound quality.”

More details below:

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Update (8/20 12:15 PM): Staples now has the Amazon Fire TV for $84 shipped.

Update: The below $35 Roku 1 is now sold out, but you can grab a refurbished model at Newegg for $29.99 shipped right now.

As part of its 1-day home theater sale, Best Buy is discounting several streaming media players and Blu-ray players. Here’s our top picks:

• Roku 1: $34.99 shipped (Reg. $50) – best price ever
  • Features full 1080p HD streaming from more than 1,500 of the most popular media channels like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, VUDU, HBO GO and MGo.
  • Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars from 965 Amazon reviewers
• Amazon Fire TV: $84.99 shipped (Reg. $99) – within $1 of best price ever
  • 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.
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars from 8,839 Amazon reviewers

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Best Buy offers a 2-pack of Google Chromecast media players for $55 with free shipping. That works out to $27.50 a piece, which is a savings of over 21% off retail. Just add the Chromecast to your Best Buy shopping cart and bump the quantity up to 2. The discount will be automatically applied.

The Chromecast beams movies, music, web content and more from Android, iOS, Mac and PC devices to any HDTV via a WiFi connection. It supports Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, Plex, Vevo and much more. Here’s our Chromecast ‘how-to’ guide to help you get set-up and streaming within minutes.

If you don’t mind a refurb, Groupon is offering a manufacturer refurbished Chromecast for $25 shipped (Reg. $35) right now. This unit has been “tested and approved by Google” to ensure it meets quality standards and is backed by a one-year warranty.

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Update (8/13 4:30 PM): Blutek via eBay Daily Deals offers the iPad Air 32GB WiFi (Silver or Space Gray) for $489.99 shipped. That’s $110 off the original list price.

Update (8/11 11:10am): Blutek via eBay Daily Deals:

• iPad mini 32GB WiFi: $279.99 (orig. $429)
• iPad Air 16GB WiFi: $399.99 (reg. $499)

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.

Next, Best Buy is knocking $50 off iPad mini with retina display. Both WiFi and cellular (Verizon, AT&T, Sprint) models are included in this sale. That drops the 16GB WiFi model down to $349.99. Keep in mind that you can save an additional $50 on these sale prices if you have access to a .edu email address.

If you’re not interested in paying up for Apple’s latest and greatest iPads, then you may want to wait for Target’s $199 iPad mini sale that we have a feeling may kick off next week.

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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
• Intel HD Graphics 5000
• 4GB memory
• 128GB PCIe-based flash storage

Other MacBooks are also on sale Best Buy.
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Staples again offers the LifeProof nüüd Case for iPad mini for $29.99 shipped. That’s $90 off list and $68 better than Amazon, where it is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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.

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