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Newegg is offering the JBL J56 BT Bluetooth Wireless On-Ear Headphones in black or white for $89.95, but using code EMCAPKP93 drops your total down to $59.95 shipped. That’s $90 under the original listing, $40 better than Amazon, matching our previous refurbished mention and the best price we can find from a trusted retailer.

These Bluetooth cans feature a swivel earcup design, outer earcup controls, 40 mm drivers, a built-in microphone with echo-cancellation, a 20Hz–20KHz frequency response range, and come with a USB cable, an accessory audio cable, and a carrying case.

They come with a 1 year warranty and have received a 4/5 star rating from over 50 Amazon customers. We also still have the Sennheiser Urbanite On-Ears at as much as $200 off the original listing.

Portable Bluetooth speakers: Anker w/ 20 hr. battery $30 (Reg. $45+), Sony SRSX2 w/ mic $68 (Reg. $80+), more

Justin Kahn Mar 12 2015 - 12:51 pm PT

Update (3/13 10:45am): Amazon is now offering the below Anker speaker for $29.99 Prime shipped in white using code VELIFCUH and in blue with code 54XEZUGK

Ankerdirect (99.5% Positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals is offering the Anker Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (AK-A7908022) for $31.99 shipped. That’s $13 under the regular listing for the white model, $8 below the best price on the black one and the lowest overall price we can find.

It has a 4W, 2-inch driver and bass port, 15 to 20-hour playtime, a built-in rechargeable 2100mAh Li-ion battery, Bluetooth streaming, a 3.5mm audio port, 33 foot BT range, built-in mic and comes with a travel pouch. It ships with a “18-month warranty and free lifetime technical support”. Over 2,400 Amazon reviewers have given it a 4.5/5 star rating.

Next up, Amazon is offering the Sony SRSX2 Ultra-Portable NFC Bluetooth Wireless Speaker with Speakerphone in black (SRSX2/BLK) for $68 shipped. That’s $32 under the original listing, the lowest Amazon has ever offered it for and the best price we can find.

This 20-watt stereo speaker feature speakerphone functionality, NFC Bluetooth streaming and more. It sits with a 4.7/5 star rating from over 130 Amazon customers.

Head over to today’s Daily Deals for more discounted Bluetooth speakers or to our latest Bluetooth adapter roundup.

More on the Anker Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker:

Anker® Classic Portable Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker

with 20 Hour Rechargeable Battery and Full, High-Def Sound – A7908

High definition sound and the industry’s longest playtime packed into one of the smallest packages. Your mobile audio, delivered.

Volumes of High-def.

Don’t simply pump out volumes of sound, but volumes of surprisingly clear and full-bodied sound. Powered by a 4-watt, 2-inch driver and topped off with a bass port, experience the clarity and volume of a boombox, without the bulk of one.

Play All Day and All Night.

We packed the whole set into a 3-inch cube that easily slips into your pack or purse. The built-in rechargeable battery enables a breakthrough 15-20 hours of playtime so you can jam through a full day and still play your nighttime-ambiance soundtrack on a single charge. Not to mention breakthrough: up to a 33-foot connection range (standard is 30 feet or less).

No PhD Needed.

Built for ages 6 and up, simply slide the on/off switch to the “on” position to automatically connect to the last-connected device and start streaming your music – that’s just one step. The unit also doubles as a speaker phone with a 2-foot range microphone so you can answer or make calls mid-song.

Broad Compatibility.

Connect with any bluetooth-enabled device (Bluetooth 2.1 and over) or just plug in with the traditional audio cable to start your tunes.

Get to know us.

We created Anker with a single goal in mind: to make the smart life easier. That means starting with affordable, high-quality gear and ending with a commitment to 100% user satisfaction and an 18-month warranty. After all, we’re customers too.

~~Ankerdirect (99.5% Positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals is offering the Anker Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (AK-A7908022) for $31.99 shipped.~~ That’s $13 under the regular listing for the white model, $8 below the best price on the black one and the lowest overall price we can find.

Aether’s Cone wireless speaker gains a couple new tricks, still looks beautiful

Trevor Daugherty Mar 4 2015 - 5:43 pm PT

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Just take a second and look at it. Isn’t this one of the prettiest speakers you’ve seen in a while? This is the Cone wireless speaker from Aether and it just picked up a few added features that tightens the gap between it and SONOS. As of this week, the previously AirPlay-only speaker now is capable of going on the road while also making a push to cover your whole home.
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Mood-Light Your Home From Your Phone, Was $50 now $34

Donna Enzmann Mar 3 2015 - 11:30 pm PT

Perfect-pad status is yours–remotely–at the toggle of your smartphone, with the Revogi Smart Color Bluetooth LED Bulb. This smart-bulb app system lets you choose from millions of subtleties of shades and colors, dimming or brightening the bulb remotely, in any room (the app controls up to ten bulbs!) with just a few taps on your phone. Set timers, create presets, allow auto-dimming as you go to sleep, and save serious money on lighting costs: this special color-changing bulb use 90% less energy than traditional ones and offers about 25,000 hours of lighting. (By contrast, your average CFL lasts about 8000 hours with NONE of the fun.)

For $34 (30% 0ff), grab it before it’s gone, and get going on the perfect lighting for gaming, binge-watching, or…um…anything else.

Sony’s new BSP60 voice-controlled smart Bluetooth speaker is a virtual assistant on wheels

Justin Kahn Mar 3 2015 - 4:08 pm PT

While there is a wealth of Bluetooth speakers out there, all attempting to add extra features and additional innovation to standout from the pack, Sony isn’t generally the first company most people run to. However, its recently revealed BSP60 Smart Bluetooth Speaker has both an interesting visual design and a number of unique tricks up its sleeve.

Head below to find out more about the BSP60 speaker’s smart features, voice-control and how to get it to follow you around the room…
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Pansonic’s Nubo weatherproof, 4G-equipped monitoring camera is poised to slay Dropcam

Trevor Daugherty Mar 2 2015 - 5:32 pm PT

We haven’t seen much in the way of major innovation when it comes to surveillance cameras, with Dropcam and Foscam pretty well dominating the space in recent years. Today, we’re seeing something new from Panasonic with its Nubo monitoring camera, which features 4G connectivity and a waterproof design. They proudly proclaim that this is the “world’s first” camera design to lean on a cellular connection instead of WiFi.

It’s chock full of features, head below for full details, pricing and availability.

Mad Catz brings console style gaming to Android devices with the L.Y.N.X.3

Trevor Daugherty Feb 27 2015 - 5:56 pm PT

Mad Catz is adding to its line of popular gaming controllers, but this time its put a focus on Android devices. The L.Y.N.X.3 Mobile Wireless Controller is a “highly-compact mobile game controller” that can collapse for travel and has a full-range of controls that you’d expect from a full-sized console.

Head below for full details, pricing and availability.

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Jabra Solemate Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker w/ NFC in black $60 shipped (Reg. $95+)

Justin Kahn Feb 26 2015 - 8:51 am PT

BuyDig is offering the Jabra SOLEMATE Bluetooth Portable Speaker in black for $59.99 shipped. Note: the discount is automatically applied when the item is added to your cart. That’s as much as $110 under the original listing, $35 below Amazon, around $5-$10 under our previous mention/the next best price (Groupon, comes with bonus charger), and the best we can find.

It features 3 front facing speakers (2 acoustic tweeters and 1 powerful subwoofer), a bass radiator, durable sound bag “which provides additional protection from sand, sun and moisture”, wired or wireless connection, speakerphone capability, and up to “8 hours for calls or music and 40 days standby time.”

This speaker has recited a 4.5/5 star rating from nearly 700 Amazon customers. More even more inexpensive speaker options, we also have an Acoustic Research speaker for under $20 Prime shipped and The OontZ Angle for under $30.

Control Siri, iTunes and your iPhone’s camera from afar w/ Satechi’s Bluetooth buttons

Trevor Daugherty Feb 25 2015 - 5:38 pm PT

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Technology has created a much more accessible world, with nearly everything right at our fingertips. The thing is, sometimes we still just want easier access to a button, switch or that USB port in the back of your computer. Satechi has set out to solve this problem with three Bluetooth-enabled buttons meant to interact with a myriad of devices.

The BT Button Series is a trilogy of stick-on thin circles that pair with a device via Bluetooth and enables the user to complete certain tasks. They come in a slim circle design with an aluminum metal outer edge and are compatible with iOS devices and Android OS 4.4.4 or later. From selfies to Siri, these products have an eye for making digital life just a touch more accessible – head below to find out how.

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Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker $19 Prime shipped (orig. $130)

Jared Weintraub Feb 24 2015 - 4:11 pm PT

Amazon has the Acoustic Research Portable Wireless Bluetooth Outdoor Speaker for a very low $19 Prime shipped. That’s $111 off the list price, $105 less than Macmall, and the lowest we could find.

It features a hidden storage compartment for personal items and it’s weather and UV resistant. It’s made to be used outdoors and it has a convenient carry handle. It also has a 2-inch tweeter and a 3-inch woofer (5 watt RMS). It operates on 6 AA batteries or an included AC adapter. It can play up to 14 hours from a single set of batteries.

It received 4.1/5 star reviews from Amazon customers.

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Etekcity RoverBeats ultra portable wireless Bluetooth speaker $16 Prime shipped (orig. $46)

Jared Weintraub Feb 20 2015 - 12:21 pm PT

Amazon has the Etekcity RoverBeats T16 Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker in blue or gray for $19.98. If you enter the code: BLUET164 at checkout the price drops to only $15.98 Prime shipped (enter code: GRAY4OFF for the gray speaker). That’s $30 off list, $4 below its regular price, and the best deal we’ve seen by $1.

They have a durable aluminum finish that provides extra protection against the elements and an anti-skid mat on the bottom for added stability. It also comes with a carrying pouch and AUX and USB cables.

Over 200 Amazon customers gave them 4.4/5 star reviews.

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SoundBlock Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $30 Prime shipped (orig. $140)

Jared Weintraub Feb 19 2015 - 10:35 am PT

Amazon is offering the SoundBlock Ultra Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for $49.95 shipped. The coupon code: RSPIQEE9 brings the price down to only 29.95 Prime shipped. That’s $110 off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen this speaker go.

You can connect wirelessly to the Soundblock from up to 33 feet away and seamlessly stream and share music. Pairing is made simple and no keys are necessary. With the built-in Li-Ion rechargeable battery you get up to 10 hours of playtime.

The SoundBlock is #1 selling speaker in its category and over 1,000 Amazon customers gave it 4.5/5 star reviews.
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Ray’s 4.8-inch touch screen Super Remote takes TV watching out of the dark ages

Trevor Daugherty Feb 18 2015 - 6:08 pm PT

While it seems like every week our living room technology evolves, with new curved and 4K UHDTVs, the remote that controls these new devices seems to have hit a wall. Harmony has long dominated the upper-echelon universal remote world, but its solutions haven’t always been the most intuitive.

The good news is a fresh competitor is set to enter the marketplace, taking design cues from Cupertino while putting a highly-visual user experience first. The Ray Super Remote puts all of your devices, programming and functions into one 4.8-inch display that promises to simplify your home entertainment experience.
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TDK TREK Micro Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker: $25 Prime shipped (orig. $60)

Feb 16 2015 - 5:31 pm PT

Amazon offers the TDK A12 TREK Micro Bluetooth/NFC Portable Weatherized Speaker for $24.99 Prime shipped, which is 58% below list and 50% better than its standard selling price. Pad your order to $35 or more to lock in free shipping if you’re not a Prime member. Also on sale at Best Buy. Rated 4 out of 5 stars from dozens of Amazon reviewers. Features include:

High quality, Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
Weatherized design protects against the elements
Built-in NFC technology allows for quick wireless pairing Requires NFC enabled device
Enjoy stereo sound by pairing two TREK Micro Speakers via True Wireless Stereo (TWS)
Auxiliary output lets you turn your old sound system into a wireless Bluetooth receiver

TREK Micro Wireless Speaker

The TDK Life on Record TREK Micro offers high quality sound in a speaker that fits in the palm of your hand. Proven to withstand splashing water and dusty conditions, the TREK Micro was built to be the perfect speaker for nearly every activity. The speaker’s rechargeable battery offers up to six hours of audio playback letting you enjoy your music on the beach, while camping, on vacation, or at the gym. Bluetooth connectivity lets you stream audio wirelessly, while the built-in NFC capability makes pairing an NFC-enabled device as simple as touching it to the speaker. You can pair two TREK Micro speakers together using the TrueWireless Stero functionality.

Rugged & Weatherized

The TREK Micro’s flexibility and rugged design make it the perfect addition to your busy lifestyle. The portable speaker offers an IP64 certified weatherized design which protects against splashing water and dust. You’ll be able to stream music on a boat, in a tent, clipped to a backpack or atop a kitchen counter for up to six hours per charge.

TrueWireless Stereo

Enjoy full stereo sound wherever life takes you by using the TrueWireless Stereo feature to pair two TREK Micros to each other. The TREK Micro offers wider stereo configuration without wires.

Multiple Connectivity Options

The TREK Micro speaker is outfitted with a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary input, enabling wired connections to MP3 players, phones, and a variety of other devices. It also features a 3.5-millimeter auxiliary output which lets you turn your old sound system into a wireless Bluetooth receiver.

Harman Audio recertified sale: NI in-ear headphones $15, SoundFly AirPlay speaker $45, more

Feb 11 2015 - 9:46 am PT

Harman Audio has dropped the prices of a few of its recertified products.

Our top pick are the Harman Kardon NI in-ear headphones for $15 with free shipping, which originally sold for $100. Features an Apple- three-button remote with built-in microphone and includes a carrying case. Rated 3.3 out of 5 stars, but keep in mind these reviews are from people who spent much more on them.

Other deals include:

JBL SoundFly Air wireless AirPlay Speaker: $45 (orig. $200)
JBL Pebbles USB digital speakers, with built-in USB: $29 (orig. $60)
Harman Kardon NC headphones: $119 (orig. $300)
JBL OnBeat Xtreme loudspeaker docking station: $179 (orig. $500)
JBL SCS145.5 loudspeaker system: $99 (orig. $400)
JBL Charge Bluetooth speaker: $74.95 (orig. $150)

All Harman refurbished products come with original factory warranty and 30-day money back guarantee.

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Bluetooth speakers: Bose SoundLink mini $159, Jawbone JAMBOX Mini $65, JBL Flip 2 $69, Mini Boom $49, more

Jared Weintraub Feb 9 2015 - 3:54 pm PT

Daily Steals has a collection of “Sexy Speakers” on sale today. The Jawbone mini Jambox is only $65 is down from $179 and it features speakerphone capabilities and integrated controls. Also, the JBL Flip 2 is on sale for $69 originally from $99. It has a microphone built-in and sleek silicone enclosure. The Logitech UE Mini Boom is available for $49 (regularly priced at $125) and has the ability to connect to another one in stereo via the UE MINI BOOM app. Our final pick is the Bose SoundLink for $159 down from $199. It has a charging cradle, integrated music controls and an AUX input.

You can also find the Jabra Solemate on sale for only $90 today. That’s $60 off the list and the lowest we’ve seen. It has 3 front-facing speakers (2 tweeters & 1 powerful woofer). It’s also designed to withstand knocks, splashes, and dust with it’s durable design.

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JBL refurbished wireless speakers: OnBeat Air $27 (orig. $250), Jembe Bluetooth $29 shipped (orig. $70)

Jared Weintraub Feb 4 2015 - 12:12 pm PT

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Update: OOS ~~Harman has the factory refurbished JBL OnBeat Air for only $26.95 shipped. That’s over $200 off the list price, $123 less than Amazon’s price for a new one, and the lowest we can find for it.~~

This OnBeat includes AirPlay, which allows you to stream your music library from your computer or iOS device. The dock connector for iPad or iPhone allows you to have them in portrait or landscape positions. Amazon customers gave it 4/5 stars and left positive reviews

Harman also has the refurbished JBL Jembe Bluetooth speakers for a low $29 shipped. That’s $41 off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen for them.

You can buy with confidence. Harman has 100% satisfaction guarantee on the sale of refurbished products:

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase then please contact us. We will gladly exchange your product or give you a full refund. We will even pay to have the product shipped back. There’s absolutely no risk to you.

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Garmin Vivofit Fitness Tracker (refurb) $60 shipped (Reg. $90+)

Trevor Daugherty Jan 26 2015 - 10:28 am PT

Beach Camera (Authorized Dealer) via eBay Daily Deals offers the manufacturer refurbished Garmin Vivofit Fitness Tracker (multiple colors) for $59.99 shipped. This is a savings of at least $30 off the regular price, $29 better than Amazon’s listing in new condition and the lowest that we’ve seen it go for. Buy with confidence, Beach Camera has a 98.8% positive feedback rating from over 327,000 customers.

The Garmin Vivofit features a “move bar” that visually tracks your progress throughout the day, is designed to be a 24/7 wearable that is water resistant and is rated with a year of battery life. Additionally, its Bluetooth connectivity helps track your fitness activity for the day via your computer. This refurbished fitness tracker includes a one-year manufacturer warranty.

Note: this model does not include the heart rate monitor, which is currently available from Amazon for $110.

This fitness band is currently rated 3.6/5 stars by over 2,000 customers.

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USB Roundup: Batteries starting at $5 – 5-port wall charger $17, Bluetooth Audio kit $60 off, more

Jared Weintraub Jan 13 2015 - 1:18 pm PT

Today we’ve found some pretty incredible deals on USB power banks and chargers at Amazon at all time lows. Be sure to use the coupon code(s) when applicable to get the full discount.

Loftek Bluetooth Audio Receiver and hands free car kit $23 (orig. $84.99) with code: VDMRM2TU
PNY PowerPack – Universal Battery Charger $5.39 (orig. $14.99)
Aukey Mini Lock Portable Charger 3000mAh $9.99 (orig. $39.99) I636DJLY
Aukey 5-Port Charging Station $16.99 (orig. $19.99) with code: 8URE5YET
Aukey External Battery Pack $28.99 (orig. $34.99) with code: ZJM8M5XU
LePow Moonstones 6000mAh USB battery pack $14.99 shipped in a variety of colors

Sennheiser goes wireless with the latest version of its popular MOMENTUM headphones

Justin Kahn Jan 12 2015 - 3:31 pm PT

Sennheiser’s MOMENTUM line of headphones have received great reviews since their release, and now the company is back with refreshed models. Not only has the well known audio device maker returned with overall hardware improvements, it has also cut the cords…

Bang & Olufsen uses intelligent music curation and a wooden design in the new BeoSound Moment

Trevor Daugherty Jan 8 2015 - 3:59 pm PT

Over at CES in Las Vegas, high-end audio maker Bang & Olufsen is taking personal home audio to a whole new level of design this year and that’s saying a lot based on what we’ve seen before. In fact, B&O is setting the stage for a showdown later this summer with the whole-home audio king, SONOS. For the time being, the focus is on a whole new way to interact with your personal music and B&O is bringing the wood with its new Beosound Moment.

JBL OnBeat Venue LT Bluetooth speaker w/ Lightning dock $109 shipped (orig. $240)

Trevor Daugherty Jan 6 2015 - 1:16 pm PT

One Call (99.9% positive feedback) via eBay Daily Deals offers the JBL OnBeat Venue LT Bluetooth speaker with Lightning dock for $109 shipped. This is a savings of $130 off the original price, $10 better than Amazon and a match of the lowest price that we’ve seen in new condition.

Features:

30 watts of amplification delivers high-output, room filling sound
Includes the Lightning port, so it docks -and rocks -the iPhone 5, iPad, iPad mini, iPod touch and other Apple devices.
Wireless AAC Bluetooth streaming virtually connects the Venue LT to any audio player that uses Bluetooth technology
Two full-range transducers provide you with clear highs and mids, plus exceptional bass for room-filling sound
HARMAN TrueStream technology guarantees the best possible listening experience when you’re streaming audio wirelessly via Bluetooth technology.

At Amazon, this speaker dock is rated 4.1/5 stars by 41 customers.

Roundup: The best selfie sticks for your iPhone 6, 6 Plus, and 5/5c/5s

Jan 4 2015 - 12:37 pm PT

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Not only is the selfie not going away, but thanks to the selfie stick, the trend is going to the next level.

Take a stroll around nearly any major city and you’re bound to see individuals and groups of people taking their pictures with iPhones affixed to poles. Just last weekend, I was at one of the biggest tourist spots in the world, Walt Disney World, and I couldn’t walk a few feet without bumping into one.

The idea of the selfie stick is to hold an iPhone further than your arms can reach to grab the perfect selfie angle. It’s also a good way to capture more scenery and people in each picture without having to hand your iPhone to a random person nearby. Aside from a few ridiculous exceptions, most of these monopods extend to around 3.5 feet.

You’ll find that the majority of selfie sticks are made by no-name companies out of China, so you’ll come across a lot of cheap options. Nicer models include a Bluetooth remote, while less expensive models connect via the headphone jack. One of these options is necessary to snap the shutter for the photo when you can’t touch the iPhone,

Here are the best selfie stick options for iPhone 6/Plus, and iPhone 5/5s/5c …
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ASUS 13″ Chromebook HD w/Gigabit WiFi, 32GB Storage/4GB RAM: $229 ($100 off)

Seth Weintraub Dec 18 2014 - 10:09 pm PT

Amazon offers the ASUS Chromebook 13-Inch HD with Gigabit WiFi, 32GB Storage & 4GB RAM (Model B00JI9HISQ) for $229 with free shipping. That’s $100 off for this recently released double RAM and double local storage configuration. Features:

10 Hours Incredible Battery Life.
Gigabit Dual-Band 802.11AC ultra-fast Wi-Fi.
Intel Dual-Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 4 GB RAM.
13.3″ HD LED Display. HD Webcam.
USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, SD Card Reader, & Bluetooth 4.0.
32 GB local flash storage, 1TB Google Drive storage for 2 years (with recent offer).

OK with 2GB RAM, 16GB storage and Green on White? $180 please.

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Klipsch KMC 3 130W Bluetooth speaker w/remote: $165 shipped (orig. $400)

Jared Weintraub Dec 16 2014 - 8:42 am PT

Today’s Daily Steal is the Klipsch KMC 3 Wireless Music System with Bluetooth for a low $165 shipped. That’s $235 off the list price, $75 less than Amazon, and the lowest we could find. Back in June, we had a refurb model for the same price as today’s deal for a new one.

This Klipsch is a wireless music system with built-in subwoofer. It has quick, easy Bluetooth streaming from smartphones, portable music players and computers. AptX technology allows for audiophile quality streaming. Advanced DSP equalization for accurate reproduction of all music types. Also, it come with a remote to conveniently control volume/mute and streaming music sources while being charged. Features:

Premium 2.1 home/portable wireless music system with built-in subwoofer
Quick, easy Bluetooth streaming from smartphones, portable music players and computers. AptX technology allows for audiophile quality streaming. Advanced DSP equalization for accurate reproduction of all music types.
130 watts of digital system power. Features dual 2″ full range drivers for incredibly detailed sound and a 5.25 inch subwoofer combined with a unique, dual port system for truly deep bass
3.5mm input plays music from nearly any non-Bluetooth music source. USB input charges all smartphones and most portable music devices (cable not included). Portable long-life DC operation with 8 “D” cell batteries (not included)
Remote control conveniently controls volume/mute and streaming music sources while being charged.

Amazon shoppers gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and left great reviews.

Daily Steals also has the Klipsch KMC 1 Bluetooth Speaker in a variety of colors for a low $139 (orig. $200).

Giveaway: iDevices iGrill Mini Bluetooth Grilling Thermometer for iOS/Android ($40 value)

Dec 9 2014 - 8:43 pm PT

(12/17 5:00pm): Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway! The winner is @RDustinB.

Since we’ve been so busy with Black Friday and Cyber Monday it hardly feels like the holidays around here, so we’re going to get in the Christmas spirit by giving away an iDevices iGrill Mini.

Use this Bluetooth grilling thermometer to check on your barbecue up to 150 feet away on your iPhone, or up close via the magnetic mountable base. A smart LED ring on the face of the iGrill Mini changes color as the temperature rises serving as a temperature progression gauge. The probe attached to the iGrill Mini continually monitors the internal temperature of your meat of choice. The iOS/Android app includes custom and preset temperature alarms, min/max temperature range, graphing, social sharing, recipes, and more.

Continue on to learn how you can win an iGrill Mini:
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Panasonic Arc5 Electric Wet/Dry Men’s shaver: $163 shipped, Braun Series 3-40 wet/dry shaver: $40 shipped, more

Seth Weintraub Nov 28 2014 - 2:00 am PT

Update (11/28 3:10am): Amazon’s Gold Box Deal of the Day is 60% Off Select Panasonic Razors – Arc 3: $69.99 shipped (orig. $200) & Arc 4 Electric: $144.99 shipped (orig. $400). Both of these deal prices are the lowest we have ever seen.

Amazon is throwing a monster $100 coupon on the Panasonic ES-LV81-K Arc5 Electric Shaver Wet/Dry with Multi-Flex Pivoting Head and Automatic Cleaning System for Men. The 4.3/5 star rated shaver is currently at an all time low at $262.49 but the $100 coupon drops it down to $162.49 shipped. Features:

5-Blade Ultra-Thin Vibrating Foil Cutting System with 30 Degree “Nano Blades” for a clean shaving experience
14,000 CPM Linear Motor Drive with a Multi- Flex Pivoting Head with Stainless Steel Foil and Blade, Built-in Pop-up Trimmer
10-Stage LCD readout, Lock Button, Automatic Cleaniner & Charging System included, Sonic Vibration Cleaning Mode for quick clean-up
Use Wet with Shaving Gel or Dry, 100% Waterproof, Includes Travel pouch and AC Adapter, Made In Japan
It is recommended that you replace the outer foil and inner blade at least every year to maintain the cutting edge on your razor

There are a number of huge coupons on other Panasonic shavers as well. Head over here to see them all:

Panasonic too much money for you? Amazon’s best selling 4/5 star Braun Series 3-340s Wet & Dry Men’s Shaver is down to an all time low of $39.99 shipped (50% off)

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Lumsing Pre-Black Friday discounts: Bluetooth speakers, USB chargers, and more

Jared Weintraub Nov 26 2014 - 3:55 pm PT

Today Lumsing is rolling out a few pre-Black Friday deals on the following items:

The first is the Lumsing Portable Wireless Stereo Bluetooth Speaker with NFC for $34.99. The coupon code: BLACKFRP drops the price to only $26.99 Prime shipped from Amazon. That’s $53 off the original price and the lowest it has ever been sold for.

It also has a mic for conference calls but people on the other end might hear a bit of an echo – at least that’s what I was told on a recent call. But hey, you really can’t go wrong for a $30 Bluetooth speaker. If you don’t like the blue theme here, it also comes in Green and pink.

Note: The same code works on the Lumsing Portable Waterproof Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker to bring it down to $26.99 as well. Next up, is the Lumsing 6000mAh Ultrathin Portable Power Bank for $25.99. When you enter the code: KDBI497A the price drops to only $19.99 Prime shipped. It can charge an iPhone 5s three times, full charge a Samsung Galaxy S4 two times, or full charge an iPad mini once. It has an ultra-thin brushed aluminum shell and is ideal for long plane flights, road trips, or whenever you need to charge your mobile devices.

The other items for sale are:

Lumsing 3.4A Dual USB Car charger for $8.59 w/code: WWEL2TTD (was $11.59)
Lumsing Mini 3000mAh Backup Charger for $12.99 w/ code: XBDE4J4N (was $15.99)

Sale ends tomorrow.

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Photive HYDRA Rugged Water Proof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $40 shipped (orig. $139)

Jared Weintraub Nov 26 2014 - 8:04 am PT

The bonus deal of the day at Amazon is the Photive HYDRA Rugged Water Proof Wireless Bluetooth Speaker for only $39.95 shipped. That’s 71% off the list price and the lowest it’s ever been sold for on Amazon.

This speaker is waterproof, shockproof, dustproof and rated for 100% protection against water and dust. It also has a rubberized rugged exterior for ultimate impact resistance. It features advanced Bluetooth 4.0 technology that consumes less energy and delivers crystal clear sound. You can enjoy up to 8 hours of uninterrupted playtime with a single charge and it doubles as a shower speaker, so you can listen to your favorite tunes while showering and still be able to control all the functions without having to step out of the shower.

It received 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 500 Amazon customers.
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Headphones: Harman Kardon over-ears $140 (Reg. $300), Klipsch Wireless on-ears $80 (Reg. up to $150), more

Justin Kahn Nov 25 2014 - 11:16 am PT

World Wide Stereo is offering the Harman Kardon NC Noise-Cancelling Headphones with Mic in black (HARKARNC) for $299.95, but using code SDHARKAR will drop the total down to $139.99 shipped. That’s $160 under Amazon and the best price we can find on these cans.

Features:

Proprietary closed-loop, active digital noise-cancellation technology analyzes and optimizes the audio signal before it reaches the listener’s ears for the most accurate noise cancellation possible
Optimized driver system for sonic clarity and accuracy even at low volume levels
Passive playback using the supplied bypass cable means you can enjoy continuous playback (minus the active digital noise-cancelling) even when the battery is dead
USB recharging eliminates the need for batteries or an extra charger
Sandblasted steel and black matte housings deliver sophisticated, modern design

They have received a 3.6/5 star rating from nearly 90 Amazon customers.

Next up, Newegg is offering the Klipsch Image One BLUETOOTH Wireless on-ear Headphones (Black) for $79.99 shipped. That’s as much as $168 under the original listing, $23 below Amazon and the best price we can find. They have received a 3.9/5 star rating from over 90 Amazon customers.

More headphones still alive:

Sennheiser RS 180 Wireless Headphones $200 shipped (orig. $390)
Sennheiser MM30i in-ears w/ controls $30 shipped (orig. $80), more
Beats Executive over-ear headphones (silver) $160 shipped (orig. $300)
QuietComfort 3 Noise Cancelling headphones: $199.95 (orig. $350)
MIE2i (for iPhone) and MIE2 mobile headset: $79.95 (orig. $130)
Audio-Technica Noise Isolation In-Ear Headphones $33 shipped (orig. $80)
PlantronicsGO 2 Bluetooth wireless stereo earbuds $43 shipped (orig. $80)
Sennheiser Momentum Headphones (red, pink, green) $100 (orig. $260)

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Motorola 50% off music accessories: JBL Micro speaker $30, SOL REPUBLIC Tracks Air $100, more

Trevor Daugherty Nov 24 2014 - 2:35 pm PT

Motorola is taking 50% off music accessories offered via its website. This is a great opportunity to get a deep discount on headphones, bluetooth speakers and more. This deal expires tomorrow night (11/25) at 11:59pm CST.

We’ve gone through and picked out some of our favorite deals below, which are the lowest that we could currently find:

JBL Micro Wireless Bluetooth speaker $29.99 (orig. $60) | rated 4.5/5
Moto Stream Bluetooth speaker $24.99 (orig. $50) | rated 5/5
~~Tracks Air by SOL REPUBLIC $99.97 (orig. $200) | rated 4.6/5~~

Google gives 1TB Drive Data FREE ($240 value) w/Chromebook purchase, here are your best options

Seth Weintraub Nov 21 2014 - 1:46 pm PT

Google just announced a free update of your Google Drive to a whopping 1TB of data with the purchase of a Chromebook. That’s normally priced out at $9.99/month over 24 months so its value is about $240 over the 2 years. What’s kind of cool about this is you can purchase a Chromebook for much less than $240. Here are your best options from around the web.

Update 2: Amazon drops the Acer Chromebook C720 to just $149.99 shipped.

Update: Amazon takes $51 off the Acer 13 CB5-311-T9B0 Chromebook (13.3-inch Full HD, NVIDIA Tegra K1, 2GB) knocking it down to $249 shipped. This is basically as burly as it gets for an ARM Chromebook. 11 hours of battery, 192 GPU cores HD display. They also knock $20 off the C720 bringing it down to lowest ever $179.99 shipped. It has Haswell CPU, HDMI out and 8.5 hour battery.

Amazon has a great lineup of Chromebooks including ones with Touch displays with a few standouts now available.

The ASUS C300MA-DB01 Chromebook 13-inch HD with Gigabit Wifi 2GB RAM/16GB storage is $50 off at $199 shipped. Features:

10 Hours Incredible Battery Life.
Gigabit Dual-Band 802.11AC ultra-fast Wi-Fi.
Intel Dual-Core 2.16 GHz Processor with 2 GB RAM.
13.3″ HD LED Display. HD Webcam.
USB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, SD Card Reader, & Bluetooth 4.0.
16 GB local flash storage,

HP’s 14-Inch Chromebook free T-Mobile 4G (200mb/month forever) is $349

Intel Celeron 2955U 1.4 GHz (2 MB Cache)
4 GB DDR3L SDRAM
16 GB Solid-State Drive
14.0-Inch Screen, Intel HD Graphics
Chrome. Free 4g for life

Knock $50 off an HP Chromebook 11

Other great deals:
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Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Bluetooth wireless stereo earbuds $43 shipped (orig. $80)

Trevor Daugherty Nov 19 2014 - 9:04 pm PT

Rakuten.com offers the Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 Bluetooth wireless stereo earbuds for $42.99 shipped. That’s a savings of nearly 50% off the original list price, $24 better than Amazon and the lowest that we can currently find.

The Plantronics BackBeat GO 2 features wireless audio via Bluetooth, in-line mic controls, a 4.5 hour battery life and have “military grade moisture resistance”.

Over 750 Amazon customers rate these Bluetooth headphones 3.5/5 stars.

Kensington KeyCover keyboard case for iPad Air $15 (orig. $80) w/ backlight $20 Prime shipped (orig. $80)

Trevor Daugherty Nov 19 2014 - 3:29 pm PT

Newegg Flash offers the Kensington KeyCover Plus hard case keyboard for iPad Air for $14.99 shipped. That’s a savings of $65 off the original price and the lowest that we could currently find it. Over at Amazon 118 users rate this keyboard case 3.9/5 stars.

This Kensington KeyCover case features an anodized finish, “QuickRelease” corners and rubber feet. The keyboard connects via Bluetooth and includes a cable for recharging.

If you prefer lighting for your keys, Amazon has the backlit model of this keyboard for $19.99 Prime shipped (free trial).

Monster clarityHD precision micro Bluetooth speaker 100 (refurb) $30 shipped (Reg. $40+)

Jared Weintraub Nov 13 2014 - 2:32 pm PT

The official Monster store on eBay is offering the refurbished Monster ClarityHD Precision Micro Bluetooth Speaker for only $29.50 shipped. That’s $90 off the original price, $10 less than Amazon (new), and the lowest we’ve ever seen.

This Monster is an ultra-compact, high performance bluetooth speaker for sound quality for music, handsfree, and speakerphone. It features Bluetooth 2.0 audio and digital signal processing for superior sound quality in a compact design. It has rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries to power up to 5 hours of play time at full volume on a single charge.

Bluetooth speakers: Logitech UE BOOM $130, Jawbone Mini Jambox $69, JBL Micro $29, more

Jared Weintraub Nov 12 2014 - 11:08 am PT

A4C has the Logitech UE BOOM Portable Bluetooth Speaker in Black (Bulk Packaging) for a low $129.95 shipped. That’s $70 off the regular price and $66 less than Amazon. You can also find it in new condition on Daily Steals at the same price and in Blue or Red.

The UE Boom lets you pair up to 8 Bluetooth-enabled source devices at the same time and you get 15 hours of music on a single charge. It provides deep, rich bass with 360° sound and an LED light clearly indicates when the speaker is charging or pairing with Bluetooth. It also allows for easy pairing via NFC for NFC-enabled devices.

Here’s a list of other great speakers we found today:

Jawbone Mini JAMBOX (Choice of Colors) $69 (Reg. $179) | Daily Steals
Bose SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker $189 (Reg. $199) | Daily Steals
Mpow Boombag Water-resistant Speaker $45 (Reg. $80) | Amazon
JBL Micro Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker $29 (Reg. $70) | Daily Steals
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin AirPlay Speaker $399.99 (Reg. $600) | Amazon

ZTE Whirl 2 3.5″ Prepaid Android 4.3 phone: $20 shipped

Seth Weintraub Nov 8 2014 - 3:56 pm PT

Kmart has the ZTE Whirl Android 4.3 smartphone (also at Best Buy) for $19.99 with free max shipping or pickup. That’s half off and the lowest price we’ve ever seen for an new Android phone. This one has a 3MP camera and front facing camera for video chatting, GPS and Bluetooth 4.0.

While not a high end phone by any stretch of the imagination, its $20 cost makes it a good backup, great kids “phone” or standalone GPS or other dedicated device.

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Jaybird enters into wearables with the Reign activity tracker

Sarah Guarino Nov 6 2014 - 7:29 am PT

Today, Jaybird is releasing their first activity tracker, Reign, which is designed by athletes for athletes. The Reign helps improve your performance, gives you insight throughout the day, and learns your body so you can perform better:

Avi-on utilizes Bluetooth and a little ingenuity to create the “world’s first wireless, movable light switch”

Trevor Daugherty Oct 22 2014 - 3:32 pm PT

Moving a light switch in your home is never an easy proposition, and certainly something that most home owners would not want to tackle on their own. However, the Avi-on Switch is a new product entering the home automation sector that puts the power in consumer’s hands to place a light switch wherever needed.
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Breeze breathalyzer tracks your drinking in HealthKit and connects you w/ Uber when you get too drunk

Oct 15 2014 - 5:32 pm PT

Breathometer’s first smartphone breathalyzer was launched thanks to a successful Indiegogo campaign that raised $138,377 or 554% of its original goal. A little over a year later, Breathometer has introduced its latest breathalyzer, which it calls Breeze. It isn’t just a toy for college kids to see who can get more drunk, it’s a powerful tool that can help you drink responsibly…
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UE Mini Boom Bluetooth speaker $80 shipped (Reg. $100)

Jared Weintraub Oct 14 2014 - 11:25 am PT

Verizon wireless has the Logitech UE Mini Boom for only $79.99 shipped as their “Accessory of the Month” for all of October. That’s $20 off the regular price and the best offer we could find. We gave it rave reviews at 9to5mac giving its benefits over its predecessor:

So what’s different?

1. The whole internal structure has changed to optimize the type of sound the Ultimate Ears group wanted to provide.

2. It is both louder and crisper at higher volumes as well. It is another class…to quote Spinal Tap, they’ve gone to 11 and further. As you can see in the video – the sound of the Boom at 1/3 is what the Box didn’t hit until 2/3rd of the way.

3. It has the same pairing capabilities as the more expensive, full sized Ultimate Ears Boom speaker (see video) to make stereo sound and improve the volume some more. Left/Right sound separation are a big deal here.

4. The Bluetooth range has now increased up to 50 feet from 33 which is a result of improved antenna design and power. Interesting note: The second speaker can be even further because it pairs with the first speaker, not the phone.

The UE Boom lets you pair two devices at once (the speaker remembers the last eight connected devices). You can stream music wirelessly via Bluetooth from up to 50 feet away with a rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours.
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Urban Beatz ROCKBOX Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker $30 Prime shipped (orig. $100)

Jared Weintraub Oct 13 2014 - 1:53 pm PT

Amazon has the Urban Beatz Rockbox Bluetooth speaker for $49.99. When you enter the coupon code: ZNXNZFFR $20 drops off the price making it only $29.99 Prime shipped. That’s $70 off the original list price and the lowest price we’ve seen in months for it.

With the Rockbox you can play your music and take calls wirelessly from up to 30 feet away. The extended rechargeable battery allows you to get up to 7 hours of continuous music on a single charge.

The Rockbox received 4.3/5 stars and great reviews from Amazon shoppers.
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10% off order at LL Bean including $50 off GoPro Hero4 Black ($450 shipped)

Seth Weintraub Oct 13 2014 - 6:49 am PT

LL Bean offers 10% off its entire store when using Coupon code Fall10 at checkout. That yields many deals but is most pronounced on the just-released GoPro Hero4 which hasn’t yet gone on sale and is sold out in may places. All other GoPros and GoPro accessories are also 10% off. The Hero4 features:

Professional Video up to 4K30
Ultra high-resolution, high frame rate 4K30, 2.7K50 and 1080p120 video.
2x The Performance
Improved image quality. 2x more powerful processor. 2x faster video frame rates.¹
Fast, Powerful Photo Capture
Captures high-quality 12MP photos at speeds up to 30 fps.
Built-In Wi-Fi + Bluetooth^®
Enhanced connectivity¹ to the GoPro App, Smart Remote² and more.

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Quick look: The BlueSYNC SPB is an All-in-One Bluetooth speaker w/ FM radio, 2200mAH Powerbank, and more

Jared Weintraub Oct 10 2014 - 5:56 pm PT

The GoGroove BlueSYNC SPB combines all your favorite gadgets into one compact device. It’s a Bluetooth speaker, speaker phone, FM radio and 2200mAh rechargeable battery pack. You’ll feel like a kid again taking calls and listening to music as the controls are similar to those of a walkie-talkie or FM radio from years past. On top there’s an old-style volume dial that works to change stations in FM radio mode or to play/pause your music.

Headphones: Jabra Revo $50, MEElectronics Bluetooth Air-Fi Venture AF52 $48, Audio-Technica ATH-PRO 500 $79

Trevor Daugherty Oct 2 2014 - 2:14 pm PT

Staples offers the Jabra Revo headphones in white or gray for $59.99 shipped. Coupon code 86128 brings the price down to $49.99 shipped. That’s a savings of $150 off the original list price and the lowest we could find these highly-rated headphones. This price also beats Amazon by $40.

The Jabra Revo headphones feature “high definition” Dolby Digital Plus enhanced sound, a built-in microphone and volume control, as well as a detachable cable for easy storage. A headphone bag is included with the purchase and the accompanying iOS app is free.

Additionally, BuyDig offers the MEElectronics Air-Fi Venture Stereo Bluetooth wireless headphones for $69.99. Coupon code VENTURE takes the price to $48 shipped. This is within $8 of the lowest price we’ve seen, and is $10 better than Amazon where nearly 200 customers rate this headphones 4.5/5 stars. These headphones can be used both wirelessly or wired and feature a battery life rated for 18 hours.

BuyDig also has the Audio-Technica ATH-PRO500 Mark II professional DJ monitor headphones for $99. Coupon code AUDIOPLATINUM saves $20 bringing the price to $79 shipped. Originally listed at $180, this price represents a savings of 56% and currently is $23 better than Amazon. The ATH-PRO500 headphones include two detachable cords (one coiled and one straight), swiveling earpieces and an elastomer frame.

Garmin brings smart watch capabilities to its Forerunner GPS fitness tracker

Trevor Daugherty Oct 1 2014 - 5:29 pm PT

The wearable market is becoming more and more crowded each day, especially with Apple entering into the fray. The good news for consumers is that they are reaping the benefits of a competitive marketplace.

Today, Garming introduced their latest addition to the highly-rated Forerunner GPS line of products with the 920XT. While Garmin has long been known for their GPS capable devices, they have been slow to add new functionality to their line-up of wearables. Primarily focusing on location based data and heart rate monitoring, Forerunner watches have left out one key piece of the puzzle, until now.

Go Pro Hero4 2014 revealed on video with 30FPS 4K video/120FPS 1080P, current version goes on sale

Seth Weintraub Sep 27 2014 - 2:29 pm PT

How’s your Russian? Apparently Rozetked who got the iPhone 6 ahead of time got their hands on what appears to be the next GoPro4 camera out there with some nice specs in tow. 4K videographers will appreciate the 30FPS and the 120FPS on the 1080P. For still images, you’ll be able to capture 12 megapixel photos at 30 frames per second.

Audio capture is also improved, with the new system capturing 2x the dynamic range.

On the front of the camera is an ultra-wide angle glass lens, and the camera can be set to three different field-of-view settings: Ultra Wide, Medium, and Narrow.

There will be new manual settings for both photography and videography — controls such as color, ISO limit, exposure, and more.

The camera is waterproof down to 131 feet (40m). Other features include built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, exposure settings for nighttime shooting, a “HiLight Tag” feature for marking key moments in footage, a QuikCapture feature for powering up and recording with one button press, and auto low light features.

A few more versions of the new round of GoPros was profiled by Petapixel earlier this week.

If you are looking for a deal on the current version: Best Buy has $50 off the Black version to $349 and AT&T Accessories Store will give you 25% off when you buy 3 items like the below. So you can get $75 off the GoPro Hero3+ Silver and two accessories. Or you can just add 2 $5 fillers to your cart for $7.50:

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Lenovo Clearance Event: Bluetooth tablet keyboard: $15, multimedia remote: $16, wireless touchpad $10, more

Jared Weintraub Sep 25 2014 - 5:19 pm PT

Lenovo is taking $40-$55 off some of their signature products today. We’ve highlighted a few of the best offers below:

The first, is a Bluetooth Tablet Keyboard for $69.99. When you enter the coupon code: USP1OC145122 at checkout, the price drops to only $14.99 shipped. That’s $10 less than Amazon and the lowest we could find. The keyboard lets you mount tablets vertically for a comfortable viewing experience. It works seamlessly with any Bluetooth-enabled Lenovo tablets for those times when touchscreen input alone isn’t enough. Also, the keyboard dock includes a separate battery and power supply so you won’t drain your tablet’s battery.

Next, is the Lenovo Multimedia Remote with Keyboard for $69.99. Use the coupon code: USP1OC141503 and the price will drop to only $15.99 shipped. This 2.4GHz wireless keyboard features a USB nano dongle, a range of up to 30 feet, and Windows media hotkeys. It also requires two AA batteries.

Last, is the Wireless Windows 8 TouchPad for $49.99. This time the coupon code: USP1OC144530 will drop the price to only $9.99 shipped. The navigation pad features gesture based controls and features 2.4GHz wireless technology.

The sale ends October 1st. See more at Lenovo.com