UPDATE: It appears the Logitech Boombox is now available for in-store pickup only.
Today Best Buy has the Logitech UE Mobile Boombox Bluetooth Speaker for only $49.99 shipped. That’s $30 off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen. Amazon’s customers gave it a 4.5/5 star rating and left great reviews. It features 2 full-range drivers that deliver pure and rich sound and a built-in microphone lets you make hands-free phone calls. It also allows up to 2 devices to be connected simultaneously and switched between easily.
Best Buy also has the newest version Logitech UE Mini Boom Bluetooth speaker on sale for $79.99 with free shipping.
Update:Also available from Amazon for $29.99 with free shipping for Prime members or anyone who spends $35 or more. Amazon Students (sign up) can save an additional $5 by entering promo code 7CGHXJ2C at checkout, bringing the total down to $24.99.
The Chromecast can wirelessly beam movies, music, web content and more from Android, iOS, Mac and PC devices to any HDTV via a WiFi connection. As of right now the Chromecast supports Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and just recently added compatibility with Pandora and Hulu Plus.
This setup plays videos from your (30-pin) iDevice on two included 9″ LCD displays with built-in stereo speakers. Traveling with this video player will be a breeze. It includes two mounting straps, car charger, and iPhone cup holder stand. Road trips will never be the same again! Amazon and Best Buy reviewers give it decent scores.
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Best Buy is knocking $75 off any iPhone 5s when you agree to sign a new 2 yr contract. Just to clarify, this includes all carriers, colors, and capacities. This is one of the only deals we have seen on the 32GB/64GB models since they were introduced this fall. Act quick, Some popular models (16GB, gold, etc) are already selling out online but are available for in-store pickup. As a pricing comparison, AT&T ran a promo in November offering the 16GB model for $100, but did not discount any other capacities or carriers (obviously!). The iPhone 5c is also available for $50.
The iPhone 5s features Touch ID security, an A7 chip with 64-bit architecture, and an improved iSight camera with slow-mo/burst mode capabilities.
Also, at Best Buy today is the Dynex wired USB keyboard for only $4.99 shipped. That’s $17 off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen for it. The keyboard features 19 one-touch hot keys to instantly access the Internet, e-mail, favorites, PC sleep, media player, volume control and more. It can connect by USB or PS/2. It also includes a CD driver, USB to PS/2 connector and keyboard palm rest.
Best Buy is offering the Jawbone UP Wristband for $129.99 + a $10 Gift Card with the purchase and free shipping on both. That’s about the same cost we’ve found elsewhere but the added $10 gift card makes it the best deal we’ve seen. The Jawbone UP is available in three different colors and come in small, medium, or large.
The Jawbone UP is designed to be worn 24/7 and carries up to 10 days of battery life. It can track your sleep: total hours, light versus deep, length of time to fall asleep and track your activity: steps, distance, calories burned, time spent active versus idle. Also, you can use your smart phone and the free app to log what you eat / drink & track nutritional info.
In today’s best game/app deals, Best Buy is running a $15 game sale, Amazon is having all day Goldbox game deals, and be sure to head below for today’s iOS freebies.
Next up, Best Buy is running a $15 game sale this week. The sale includes: Battlefield 3 Premium Edition, New Super Luigi U, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14, Deadpool, PAYDAY 2, AC3, MW3, and many others.
Additionally, Amazon is offering $20 off 12 Month LIVE Gold membership with the purchase of eligible Xbox games including Ryse, Dead Rising 3, Forza 5 and call of Duty GHosts. The deal is available until 12/06/13 or while supplies last.
Head below for the rest of today’s iOS, Android and Mac deals/freebies:
Black Friday is well in the rear-view mirror and that means our shopping focus is now firmly zeroed in on Cyber Monday. The online sales event now matches Black Friday in deals, specials, savings and more. Due to this year’s abbreviated holiday shopping season many retailers are extending Cyber Monday into a week long event. Below is a list of the best pre-announced Cyber Monday deals, but we fully expect a steady stream of new deals to pop up during the course of the day. Follow 9to5Toys for the latest deals: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+. Keep in mind that all deals are subject to availability and could change at any moment.
It might not be as good as the $0 offer available through some of the smaller regional carriers, but if you want a discount on a new iPhone 5s this weekend from one of the big guys this might be the best deal we see. Best Buy just let us know it’s offering the iPhone 5s on the usual two-year contract for $75 off. That puts it at $125 instead of the usual $199 up-front cost of the device, and the deal is good for AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon. That’s the price of the 16GB model, but the deal also extends to the 32GB model for $225, and the 64GB model for $325.
If you’d rather go with T-Mobile, the carrier currently has a $0 down deal on iPhones, but that won’t really save you much on the cost of the device. The monthly instalment plan is $27 a month instead of the usual $20, so you’ll still pay off the cost of your device after two years. Still a great way to get an iPhone for $0 down if you’re a T-Mobile customer or into its no-contract plans. Walmart seems to have the only decent discount on the iPhone 5c at $45 ($30 off) on-contract.
Best Buy’s iPhone deal will last today and tomorrow only. The company also just announced it’s offering $50 off the white and space gray iPad mini. Expand Expanding Close
Thanksgiving is now in our rear-view mirrors and the holiday shopping season has officially begun. The Android world is no stranger to deals on smartphones, tablets and that’s the very reason we’ve curated a list of all the best specials. Want a deal on the HTC One? Done. How about a special Black Friday price on the Galaxy S 4? We’ve got you covered. How about a deal on a Kindle Fire tablet? Keep reading and we’ve got a deal on that as well. In fact, just keep reading altogether and find the latest specials at the nations four largest wireless carriers, national retailers including Best Buy, Walmart, and Target. Wait…there’s even Google’s own Play Store with a huge selection of deals on apps, games, movies, books, music and TV!
Best Buy is taking up to $200 of the Mac of your choice as part of its Black Friday festivities. Deals include the new Haswell Retina MacBook Pros, iMac desktop computers, and MacBook Airs. All Macs ship free. In total there are 10 Macs available at a discounted rate. For a larger selection of customized Macs and even previous generations, head over to the MacMall Black Friday sale.
If you’re starting to get overwhelmed by the abundance of Black Friday deals we’re here to help make sense of it all. Below is a list of the very best deals for the most popular products during the holiday shopping period. Our goal is to help give you an idea of where the best deals are and how to score them.
Remember all deals are subject to availability and could change at any moment. Keep up with the latest deals and news by following 9to5Toys on Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.
Best Buy is at it again offering several of its scheduled Black Friday deals a couple days early. This time you can save on iMacs, iPods, HDTVs, and more. Deals end tonight at 11:59pm CST. Coupons must be entered at the payment page during checkout. Head below to check out our favorite picks:
Ahead of some big Black Friday deals coming this week from Best Buy and just about every other retailer, the best deal to get your hands on a new Galaxy S4 on contract is already available. Starting today, Best Buy is offering the device on most major carriers for $0 on the usual two-year contract. If you already planned on signing up with the devil for two years to avoid the $600+ retail cost of the S4, you definitely won’t be able to find a better deal than this. Currently available for Verizon, Sprint, and AT&T, BestBuy has the S4 in Blue Arctic, Black, Purple, Red and White, and is also offering the rugged Galaxy S4 Active on AT&T in both blue and gray. The deal is available to new customers, but also for those adding a new device to an existing account or upgrading with a two-year contract extension. These devices usually run $199 – $249 on contract, so you’ll want to take advantage of this deal today while it lasts. Expand Expanding Close
Amazon is offering the Logitech FabricSkin folio keyboard case for iPad Air for $119.99 with free shipping. That’s a $30 price drop and the first ever discount on this recently released iPad Air accessory. It features a reachable battery w/ up to 3 months of use on a full charge, iOS specific shortcut keys, and ample protection from everyday bumps/drops and even water hazards.
9to5Mac reviewed several iPad Air keyboard cases and found the Logitech FabricSkin to be the winner:
Using the accessory as a case for the Air while not in keyboard mode is comfortable and convenient. Relatively, the cover (which protects the front and back of the iPad Air) is not much bulkier than a non-keybaord case built for the same purpose. However, the electronics in the accessory add some weight. The volume rocker, rear camera, speakers, and power button are all accessible while the cover is closed.
Sony has now unleashed the PlayStation 4 out into the wild, and now it’s Microsoft’s turn. The Xbox One releases tonight with various special live launch events starting at 11pm tonight on Spike TV, Xbox.com and Xbox Live.
As per usual, several retailers will be open tonight across the country at midnight for the launch including Best Buy, GameStop, Walmart and Microsoft Stores. Along with some of the most insightful Xbox One reviews from around the web, we’ve put together some handy information below for those looking to grab one tonight…
Today is the day — the next generation of console gaming is upon us — now that the reviews are in, will you be lining up tonight at midnight to pick up your PS4 pre-order or to try to buy one off the shelf? Or is it the Xbox One you have your eye one?
For those looking to get on-board ahead of Black Friday, we have put together some of the most insightful reviews of Sony’s new hardware from around the net, along with some helpful information regarding which retailers will be open tonight for the midnight launch below…
We finally have Best Buy’s Black Friday ad. The heavyweight in holiday savings has posted its complete 23-page ad featuring steep savings across all tech product categories. Best Buy is offering the most noteworthy Apple deals compared to other ad leaks thus far. Cruise over to Best Buy to view the ad in its entirety. Our top pick are as follows:
Some more next gen console launch week deals have surfaced ahead of their scheduled appearance today, courtesy of Best Buy and Toys R Us. We are starting to see some great discounts popping up, even some that are rivaling leaked Black Friday deals.
Toys R Us will offer a $50 in store credit with the purchase of 3 select PS3 or PS4 games and accessories. Not quite as good as Target’s Buy 2 get 1 free deal, but still notable for those looking for items from Toys R Us. Keep in mind, as always with these leaked ads, deals are subject to change by the time sales actually become available. For a closer look at the leaked ads and more details on the various deals, head below the fold…
Now that Google has finally caught up with demand for the Chromecast we’re getting one of the first real discounts on this nifty media player. Anyone with a valid .edu email address is eligible to purchase a Chromecast for $29.99 with free shipping from Best Buy. The Chromcast will wirelessly beam movies, music, web content and more from Android, iOS, Mac and PC devices to any HDTV via a WiFi connection. As of right now the Chromecast supports Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and just recently added compatibility with Pandora and Hulu Plus. Initial Best Buy deal ends 11/24. For those of you without a .edu email address, your best bet for a Chromecast is at Amazon thanks to Prime benefits, potential tax savings, and a no-hassle return policy.
Best Buy has the OtterBox Defender Series iPad case for $37 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $63 off retail and a match for the lowest price we’ve ever seen on this case from a reputable vendor. This is the case you want if you are serious about protecting your iPad. It features an impact absorbing silicone body, built-in screen protector, and full access to all ports and buttons. Special deal price is only available for the gray/white model.
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As one of their deals of the day, Best Buy is offering a PNY Compact Attaché 8GB USB 2.0 Flash Drive for $5 with free shipping. That’s a savings of $13 off the retail price and a couple bucks lower than most other retailers. Perfect for quickly transferring important files, pictures, documents and more between different computers. Deal ends tonight at midnight.
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As one of their Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering a $100 iTunes gift card for just $85 with free shipping. That’s a 15% savings on future music, movies, apps and more. This isn’t the biggest discount we’ve ever seen on iTunes cards, but it’s hard to argue with “free” iTunes money. Deal ends tonight at midnight.
Each card can be redeemed for music, movies, apps, books and more from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBook Store and all other Apple digital distribution stores. Discounted iTunes cards are a great way to save on expensive apps like Logic Pro X. Expand Expanding Close
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For 2 days only, Best Buy is offering a $100 iTunes gift card for just $85. This isn’t the biggest discount we’ve ever seen on iTunes cards, but it’s hard to argue with “free” iTunes money. Each card can be redeemed for music, movies, apps, books and more from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBook Store and all other Apple digital distribution stores. Discounted iTunes cards are a great way to save on expensive apps like Logic Pro X. Expand Expanding Close
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Update: Amazon has price matched the standard $200 discount on all Retina MacBook Pros, which is a better deal (Prime/potential tax benefits) for those of you that aren’t eligible for Best Buy’s education discount.
These combined savings will net you a 13″ Retina MacBook Pro with a 2.5GHz i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 128GB SSD for $1,199.99. That is a total savings of $300 off the retail price of $1,499. There are two 13″ and 15″ (starts at $1,699.99) standard configuration models available in this sale. Deal ends Monday.
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The official eBay Best Buy storefront is offering the Samsung 11.6-inch Chromebook (refurbbed by Geek Squad) for $169.99 shipped. That is a total savings of $80 off the value of the new Chromebook. Of note, refurbished Chromebooks are not eligible for the 100GB of Google Drive space promotion. The Samsung Chromebook provides an 11.6-inch display, Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual Core Processor, 2GB of RAM, USB 3 ports, and HDMI out.
9to5Google reviewed the Chromebook and found it to be perfect for light computing (web browsing, word processing, email, etc).
This HDTV features a full 1080p HD resolution, 60Hz refresh rate, and 3 HDMI ports for your favorite gaming console, Blu-ray player, streaming media box, and more. The thin bezel makes for a beautiful presentation and immersive entertainment experience. Best Buy and Amazon reviewers rate this AQUOS HDTV 4.5 and 4 stars respectively. Deal ends today. Expand Expanding Close
In today’s best game deals we’ve got a solid price drop on the 8GB PS Vita with Wi-Fi and 3G at $200, that’s $100 off the regular listing, $63 cheaper than Amazon, and the current lowest price. This is even $50 lower than Amazon charges for the basic Wi-Fi only version. The new 12GB, flash based Playstation 3 is also now available at Best Buy for $200. Next up, we’ve got The Last of Us for $40 with $1 shipping, that’s $19 off the regular listing and the lowest price ever by $4. Just in case you missed it from a few days ago, Amazon is still offering Resident Evil 6 for $10 shipped. Head below for the rest of today’s game/app deals.
PS3: The Last of Us: $40 + $1 shipping (Reg. $60) – Lowest price ever
PS Vita w/ Wi-Fi & 3G: $200 (Reg. $300) New Playstation 3 – 12GB flash version: $200 (just released)
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As part of their 2-day Black Friday in July promotion, Best Buy is offering a $100 iTunes gift card for just $85, a total savings of 15%. Each card can be redeemed for music, movies, apps, books and more from the iTunes Store, App Store, iBook Store and all other Apple digital distribution stores. Expand Expanding Close
This weekend only, BestBuy is offering substantial gift cards with purchase of iPad 2, Retina and Minis. A $50 gift card will be sent with the purchase of an iPad 2 or iPad with Retina Display yielding close to all time low prices (assuming you use the cards). Also iPad Mini purchasers will receive $25 gift cards making those purchases some of the lowest we’ve seen. The gift card will be sent separately and the offer ends on July 22nd.
If you can’t think of anything to use the Best Buy gift card on you can opt to buy an iPad 4 for $450 or iPad mini for $300 plus potential tax savings at time of purchase for some. Both deals are part of eBay’s Daily Deals promo.
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As one of their Daily Deals, Best Buy has the NOOK Simple Touch eBook reader for just $50 with free shipping. That is a total savings of $30 off the retail price. If you have an iPad or Android tablet, you’ve probably found out they are less than ideal for reading next to the pool, on the beach or anywhere the sun shines. The NOOK Simple Touch is a low-cost solution for bringing your reading anywhere the summer may take you. You can even root the device to turn it into a fully functional Android tablet, instructions here. Expand Expanding Close
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As one of their deals of the day, Best Buy is offering a refurbished Samsung Chromebook 11.6″ WiFi/2GB/16GB Flash for $170 with free shipping. That is a total savings of $80 off retail and $30 below the lowest price we had seen before today’s deal. The Samsung Chromebook provides an 11.6-inch display, Samsung Exynos 5250 Dual Core Processor, 2GB of RAM, 2 USB ports, and HDMI.
9to5Google reviewed the Chromebook and found it to be perfect for light computing (web browsing, word processing, email, etc).
At $250, this is a no-brainer buy for many people. Just for Google’s bump in services alone, this is a compelling offer. Google gives you 100 GB of online space—something that normally costs $60 per year—free. It also hooks you up with 12 Gogo in-flight Internet vouchers that are worth around $10 each. That means (on data costs alone) the Chromebook breaks free just after two years of use. Plus, you get a very usable machine to ‘boot’.
So, who is this for? If you depend on your computer’s speed for your livelihood, this computer is going to be frustratingly slow. Get a faster machine like a high-end MacBook Air or MacBook Pro. However, if you want to have a backup machine or a secondary machine, the Samsung Chromebook makes a lot of sense for emergencies.
As part of their 4th of July sale, Best Buy is taking up to 67% off select PNY USB 2.0 flash drives. These popular drives are perfect for transporting large chunks of data between computers or backing up invaluable data in case of a computer failure. Each deal includes free shipping and pricing is good until 7/6.
Over 250 Amazon reviewers rate these flash drives a solid 3.5 stars.
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Update: Amazon has price-matched Best Buy, now you have your choice of which retailer to grab this deal from.
As one of their Deals of the Day, Best Buy is offering up to 66% savings on SanDisk Cruzer Switch Flash Drives. Your choice between a 8GB drive for $6 or 16Gb for $10, both include free shipping. As a pricing comparison, these drives retail for $18 / $28 but the typical street price is closer to $10 / $13 (per Amazon). Compatible with PC & Mac and includes a keychain attachment for improved accessibility. Expand Expanding Close
Historically speaking, iPhones do not typically see many discounts until they near the end of their life cycle when retailers try to clear old stock. But the iPhone 5 has been on sale a couple times already, as low as $127 from a Walmart in-store promotion. It’s believed that increased competition from low-cost smartphones and retailers attempting to drive traffic into stores are catalysts for these promotions.
The 9to5Toys team is expecting more heavy discounts on Apple products all weekend to celebrate Memorial Day, be sure to stop by and see what’s happening.
Walmart also has an attractive iPad deal today, offering the 16GB Wi-Fi iPad mini for $299. That’s $30 off retail and around the same amount refurbished models are going for. You can reserve online but will have to pick up in-store. This is definitely the best deal you’ll find for the entry level iPad mini.
Best Buy is doing what they do – both items above qualify for free shipping or in store pick up. The refurbished Nikon Coolpix is a very capable 14 Megapixel shooter that doubles as a 720P camcorder with 5X optical zoom.
This is also the lowest price we’ve seen on SanDisk’s 64GB Micro SDXC card.
Best Buy offers the 5th-generation (current generation) Apple AirPort Extreme 802.11n Wireless Gigabit Base Station, model no. RF-MD031LL/A, for $99.99 with free shipping. That’s tied with our March mention of a refurb and $56 under the lowest total price we could find for a new unit today. This 802.11n wireless 4-port Gigabit router has a USB port for sharing a printer or hard drive and works on both 802.11g and 802.11n frequencies simultaneously.
Best Buy offers the Dynex 32″ 720p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. DX-32L100A13, for $189.99. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid the $9.58 shipping charge. With pickup, that’s $10 under our July mention, $40 off list, and the lowest total price we’ve seen. It’s also among the better 32″ 720p HDTV deals we’ve seen in recent months. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include 1366×768 (720p) native resolution, 6,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 300 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and other video inputs.
Amazon has the SanDisk Ultra Class 10 SDHC Cards for under $1/GB in 64 and 32GB capacities. With free shipping ($0.91/GB), that’s the lowest total price we could find by $2 and the best deal we’ve ever seen for a SanDisk Class 10 SDHC card in these sizes. Class 10 devices can transfer speeds at up to 30MB/second. Expand Expanding Close
