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Amazon is offering the Google Chromecast for $30 with free standard shipping (3-5 days) for all orders or 2-day for Prime members (free trial). That’s a savings of 14% off list and about the best you’ll do on one of these gadgets except for the student-only promo we featured last month. Also available from Staples with the possibility of an extra 5% back in rewards. Rated 4 out of 5 stars from nearly 12,000 Amazon reviewers.

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. It supports Google Play, YouTube, Netflix, and just recently added compatibility for Plex, Vevo and several other apps. Here’s our Chromecast ‘how-to’ guide to help you get set-up and streaming within minutes.

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Groupon has the 2012 32GB Google Nexus 7 tablet with HSPA+ 4G for $190 shipped. That’s up to $100 off some listings, $30 off Amazon’s asking price, and the best price we’ve seen on a new HSPA+ 4G model. Inside it has a Quad-core Tegra 3 processor running the 1280 x 800 high-def display. This tab has received a 4.1/5 star rating among over 1000 Amazon customers and we gave it a great review over on 9to5Google.

There is also a WiFi only/non-HSPA+ 32GB model available for $150. This is currently the best price, but is a little above over our best mention.

Google Nexus 7 tablet 32GB w/ HSPA+ 4G (2012): $190 shipped (choose 4G model from the “options” menu)

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Last night Bruno Mars stormed MetLife Stadium and delivered an electrifying performance with a little help from the Red Hot Chili Peppers. For a limited time, you can pick up free tracks and discounted albums from Bruno and past Super Bowl Halftime all-stars at the Google Play store. Artists include The Rolling Stones, U2, Paul McCartney, and my personal favorite, Kid Rock.

For a limited time only, Google is offering 25% off of select Nexus 5 and Nexus 7 accessories on the Play Store. Unfortunately not every accessory qualifies for the deal, but many of the most popular ones do. The Nexus 7 sleeve, case, and folio are all available for 25% percent off, while the Nexus 5 bumper and QuickCover qualify for the offer.

• Nexus 7 Sleeve – $22.49
• Nexus 7 Case – $37.49
• Nexus 7 Folio – $37.49
• LG QuickCover for Nexus 5 – $37.49
• Nexus 5 Bumper Case – $26.24

Of course, even with the 25% discount, all of these accessories are still considerably more expensive than they should be. You can find much better cases and folios, for both the Nexus 5 and Nexus 7, a lot cheaper on Amazon. If you want official, Google/LG made products, however, than this deal is certainly nothing to complain about.

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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.

Best Buy has the current best offer on the Google Chromecast (only $29.99 with free shipping) or on its Ebay site which could mean a $20 for those who can use the Paypal $10 off $25 promo.

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.

With that $5 savings you might be interested in buying a 4GB SDHC memory card for only $2.99  also at Best Buy

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PayPal is offering $10 back on your account with the purchase of $25 or more for the holidays. This includes the ebay stores of AutoZone, ToysRUs and Best Buy from now until December 15th. This means you can get all the items on your gift list with an added discount (like the Google Chromecast for $10 off).

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Update: Price bumped to $35, but if you take pair the Student discount (below) with the free $5 wish list promo you can get it for $25 shipped.

Amazon Students (sign up here) can get a Google Chromecast for $27.88 shipped by applying the promo code 7CGHXJ2C during checkout. Not eligible for Amazon Student? The Chromecast is on sale for everyone for $32.88.

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 for Plex, Vevo and several other apps. Rated 4 stars.

Update: Office Depot has the Nexus 7 for $50 off – $179.99 shipped

Amazon also has the 2nd generation Nexus 7 16GB Android tablet for $194.99 with free shipping. It retails for $229 and is also rated 4 stars.

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As retailers across the country faced an onslaught of online shoppers, Motorola found themselves battling a website being crippled by customers attempting to order their discounted Moto X. As the company missed its own self-imposed deadline to come back online, they promised to offer two additional sales of the Moto X and are making good on that promise.

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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!

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Staples is offering the new Asus Google Nexus 7 2nd gen. 16GB tablet for $179 with free shipping after coupon code 18702 cuts it $50. Using the sam coupon, the 32GB version is just $$219. These deals go fast, grab one while you can.

The new Nexus 7 features a 7″ 1080p HD screen, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB of RAM and built-in wireless charging. 9to5Google reviewed it and found it to be a worthy upgrade over the original Nexus tablet.

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Woot has the Samsung Google Nexus 10 32GB Tablet Refurb. for only $279.99 + $5 shipping. As a price comparison, Amazon sells it new for $398 and their customers rated it well with 4/5 stars and positive reviews.

The Nexus 10 features a Dual-core A15 processor. It has 2GB of system memory and 32GB on-board storage memory, Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS, a 10.55″ touchscreen with a 2560 x 1600 resolution.
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Staples is a Black Friday dark horse. Typically Walmart and Best Buy receive the biggest lines and media attention, but don’t get caught up in the hype. Staples sometimes has the same exact deals are other retailers and a lot less fanfare. That means picking up your items is easier and you can get back to your leftover turkey quicker! The top deals from Staples are as follows…

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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.

You can also save $30 on a Pebble Smart Watch, one of the very first discounts we’ve seen on this popular gadget.

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Update: Woot! Today has a refurb for $329.99 + $5 shipping

Ebay has the 32GB Samsung Google Nexus 10 with Wi-Fi for $350 shipped. This is $150 off the regular price, $50 cheaper than Amazon’s price, $20 lower than our previous mention and the current lowest price we can find. The Google Nexus 10 features a 10.55″ touchscreen with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, a dual core A15 processor and 2GB of system memory. It also has built-in 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and rear 5MP camera and 1.9MP front facing cam. Amazon reviewers give the Nexus 10 4.1 stars out of 5.

Samsung 32GB Google Nexus 10 w/ Wi-Fi: $350 (Reg. $499)

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Google recently unveiled a new sub $300 HP-made Chromebook, said to be based on the design of the Chromebook Pixel. It is set to launch on October 16 starting at $280 through Amazon, Google Play, and Best Buy as well as other retailers. Today, MacMall is offering preorders on the new HP Chromebook 11 with a $10 discount, bringing the total down to $270 with free shipping. This also sees the device’s price draw even nearer to Samsung’s 11-inch $249 option.

It features an 11.6″ IPS display with 16:9 aspect ratio at 1366 x 768, VGA webcam, Two USB 2.0 ports, MicroUSB for 15.75W charging, SlimPort video output, 802.11a/b/g/n, built-in optional 3G and  Bluetooth 4.0. It also comes with 16 GB of storage plus 100GB of Google Drive space.

HP Chromebook 11, 1.70GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB eMMC pre-order $10 off: $270 shipped (Reg. $280)

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Google Play has kicked up a “Free For Fall” music promo that includes 12 free or discounted tracks. The actual breakdown is 6 free tracks and 6 for $.70 or $.91. Artists include Phoenix, MGMT, Kaskade, Norah Jones, Childish Gambino and other popular acts. A full track list can be found below. No word yet on when the promo will end so get downloading!

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Update: Android app/game sale is now over. 

In today’s gaming and app deals, some of the best Android apps go free, the Wii U Deluxe Legend of Zelda Wind Waker bundle is available at Best Buy, Madden 13 for just $10, and 13 months of Xbox LIVE Gold will only run you $45. Head below for more details and the day’s iOS discounts and freebies.

iOS Universal: Time Surfer: FREE (Reg. $1)
iOS Universal: Pinball HD: FREE (Reg. $2)
iOS Universal: Zombie Highway: FREE (Reg. $1)
iOS Universal: Calculator HD Pro: FREE (Reg. $3)
iOS Universal: Soonr Scribble: FREE (Reg. $5)
iPad: PDFpen for iPad: $7 (Reg. $15)
iPhone: PDFpen for iPhone: $2 (Reg. $5)
iPhone: Geared: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPhone: Geared 2: FREE (Reg. $1)
iPhone: Mask of Ninja: Last Hero: FREE (Reg. $1)

Accessories: Duo Arcade: $5 + $4 shipping (Reg. $60)

GameFly is offering some discounted prices on pre-owned Xbox 360 and PS3 titles including Bioshock Infinite, Dishonored and Assassin’s Creed 3 starting at $10. Check out the full list below:

BioShock Infinite (Xbox 360) $20
Assassin’s Creed III  (Xbox 360) $10
Hitman: Absolution (Xbox 360) $10 (PS3)  $10
Crysis 3 (Xbox 360)  $13  (PS3) $13
Dead Space 3 (Xbox 360) $10
Dishonored (Xbox 360) $13 (PS3) $13
Gears of War: Judgment (Xbox 360) $15
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance (Xbox 360) $15 (PS3) $15

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 Google is helping you close your summer out with a bang by offering several popular song downloads for free or discounted down to $0.91. Artists include Katy Perry, Daft Punk, Beastie Boys, and several others. There are a total of 12 songs included in this promotion. No word on how long it will last so be sure to get downloading!

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As one of its Daily Deals, eBay via the official Acer store is offering a refurbished Acer 11.6″ Chromebook 2GB RAM, 320GB HDD for $130 with free shipping. That is a total savings of 35% off retail and easily the lowest price we’ve ever seen for a Chromebook. Don’t let the refurbished condition scare you away from this deal. It is offered by Acer direct (not some shady 3rd party) and includes a 14 day return policy and 90 day warranty.

This machine is perfect for those of you who just need a computer for everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and YouTube. Tech specs include 2GB of RAM, 11.6″ screen, and a 320GB hard drive. But the real star of this computer is Google OS. It requires little maintenance, automatically updates, never slows down and boots this Chromebook up in less than 20 seconds.

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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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Update: The prices are jumping up and down a little bit, but are hovering around the $6 mark.

Amazon via PC Micro Store is offering a black rooCASE Google Nexus 7 (2013 2nd Gen) folio case w/ stylus for $6 shipped (updated). That is a total savings of $26 off the retail price of $29. This case is built specifically for the brand new 2013 Nexus 7 Android tablet. Features include premium synthetic leather with microfiber interior, detachable inner sleeve for handheld operation, and 3 display angles. Cases will begin shipping on August 5th.

Also available, Amazon via BSCstore has the MoKo Slim-Fit Multi-angle case for the new Nexus 7 for just $6 with shipping. This case is compatible with the sleep/wake feature and has hard plastic on each corner for maximum protection. Includes a lifetime warranty and is scheduled to ship August 13th.

If you are still looking for a new Nexus 7, the best current is over at Amazon thanks to free shipping, potential tax savings, and Prime benefits.

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Update (8/27) #2: Sold out again at Best Buy, but Amazon and Google Play are still accepting orders for future delivery.

Update: If Amazon shows sold out be sure to check Best Buy and Google Play for availability. Also, Google has ended the free Netflix promo due to ‘overwhelming demand.’

Amazon is now offering the Chromecast streaming media player for $35 with free shipping. This total can be up to $6 lower than ordering from the Google Play store when you take into account potential tax savings (at time of purchase) and shipping costs.

This device 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 Chrome, but Google promises future support for more services. 9to5Google notes that in some respects it is even more versatile than an Apple TV, “Unlike Airplay, the Chromecast stick allows to original device to turn off or go to sleep. It functions as as a standalone streaming device, awaiting orders…”

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Hugo Barra took the stage at this morning’s Google event to introduce the new Nexus 7 1080p. As you probably already know, the device has been significantly updated to be 50 grams lighter and 2mm thinner and yet boasts better specs all around.

The updated 7″ tablet features front 1.2MP and rear 5MP cameras along with the highest DPI of any tablet on the market with its 323 pixels per inch, 1920×1200 display. It has a 1.5GHz Snapdragon chipset clocking in at nearly 80% faster, 4 times GPU frame rate for gamers and double the RAM at 2GB. The 16 GB is $229.99, the 32GB is $269.99 and the LTE version will be $349.

Best Buy is currently taking preorders on the 16GB and 32 GB models. Head over to 9to5Google for a complete rundown of the new features.

Enjoy your media on the go with this Google Nexus 7 tablet, which features a 7″ 10-finger capacitive touch screen with IPS technology that simplifies navigation and delivers vibrant images. Wi-Fi makes it easy to surf the Web…178° viewing angles, antifingerprint technology and scratch-resistant glass…

Warner Brothers is stepping up and offering some of their biggest mobile iOS / Android apps for just $.99 cents each.  That is a price drop of $5 (83% off) for a top-tier game like Batman Arkham City Lockdown.  This will be the first ever price drop for “Man of Steel,” which debuted for $5 alongside the blockbuster movie release.  Other games featured in this sale include: Bastion, Midway Arcade, LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7, LEGO Batman DC Superheroes, Scribblenauts Remix.

Please note the deal prices are not yet live on the Google Play Store, we will update as soon as they are available.

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Amazon is now offering the Samsung Chromebox model #XE300M22-B01US for a low 279.99 Shipped.  That’s the lowest total price we could find by $20. The Chromebox won’t slow down over time and it has layers of security built-in so you don’t need to buy or install antivirus software. It keeps your files safely backed up on the cloud, has free automatic updates, and boots up in seconds.  Amazon customers gave it 4 out of 5 stars and favorable reviews.
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TigerDirect has the refurbished ASUS Google Nexus 7 Android 7″ tablet with 32GB of memory for just $130 plus shipping, $115 under the retail price of $250 for a new unit.  We do not typically share deals requiring a rebate but this one is just too good to pass up and luckily it only has one rebate.  The standard price for this refurbished tablet is $219 – $20 coupon “QIS89281″ – $70 rebate = $130 before shipping (typically only $3-4).  You can find the details and description of the rebate here.  Includes a 90 day limited warranty but is eligible for Square Trade protection.

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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Update: Similar deal is back today, $385 for a white Samsung Galaxy S III 16GB Factory unlocked

Wanna get crazy? Add a $34 7000MAh battery which will give you 3-4 times the battery life.

eBay Daily Deals is offering a Samsung Galaxy S III Factory Unlocked 16GB Smartphone for only $380 shipped. The recent arrival of the Galaxy S4 (9to5Google review here) is helping drive prices on the S3 down to historically low prices, a great opportunity to save big money opting for the S3. This smartphone sports a quad core processor and 4.8″ AMOLED 1280×720 screen. Available in black and blue.

Act fast, the last time we featured this deal it sold out within hours and at the time posting over 500 units have already been sold.

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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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Ebay via GeekDeal is offering the Samsung Google Nexus 10 with Android 4.2 JellyBean (Refurbished) for only $430 with free shipping.  The Nexus 10 features a 10.55″ 2560×1600 10.55″ Touchscreen and powered by a ARM A15-Core A15 Processor w/ Mali GPU & 2GB of ram, which out performs the quad NVidia Tegra 3, and ships with the newest Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. Google charges $499 for this new.

This has been Samsung authorized refurbished, and is New Condition with the Retail Box. Includes a 90-day Warranty.
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Staples is offering the HP Pavilion Intel Celeron 847 14″ Chromebook for $330.  Enter the coupon code: 45582 and get an additional $75 off making the total only $255. (Expiring Soon)
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Today only, eBay deals has the WiFi variant of Samsung’s latest 11.6-inch Chromebook for the cheapest price we’ve seen at $239 + free shipping. We rarely see these Chromebooks go on sale, and if you’re not going to pick up the new Chromebook Pixel, this is definitely the best value for your money in the Chromebook space.

Samsung Chromebook WiFi 11.6″ 16GB Exynos 5 Dual 1.7GHz Notebook

Amazon has the Refurbished Logitech GoogleTV for $79.99 with free shipping.  This device originally cost $299 and just got a Honeycomb update this past week.
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