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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Staples.com - Fire TV Stick for $30, Free $10
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1. Add an Amazon Fire TV Stick to your cart for $30.
2. Add a Staples $10 eGift Card to your cart.
3. Start the checkout, log in, click "Add coupon" and apply code 17981 to get $10 off.
Purchase price is $30. Free shipping may apply for most customers, otherwise in-store pickup is available. Be sure the $10 discount is applied before completing the checkout.

Monday, June 11, 2018

Amazon.com - Fire TV Stick for $30
The Amazon Fire TV Stick is on sale for $30. Plugs into a TV's HDMI port, and streams Amazon Instant Video, Amazon Music, Hulu, HBO Now, Sling TV, and others.

Note that Amazon and Google do not play nice with each other. If you want to run streaming video owned by Google, such as YouTube and YouTube TV, consider a $35 Google Chromecast or a $40 Roku. A Chromecast works directly from more apps with a "Cast" button that appears. A Roku has the most flexibility, supporting both Amazon and Google apps.

We chose Chromecast over Amazon and Roku for its performance. Videos load faster than Roku, and quality seems better. It also works great with the YouTube TV app, which we chose over Playstation Vue, DirecTV Now, Hulu TV, and Sling TV.

However the Amazon Fire Stick does have voice-operation built-in, a nice feature. To get voice-control that with a Google Chromecast, we had to buy a Google Home.

One more thing to note, Net Neutrality rules expire today in the US, allowing service providers like AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast to block and slow access to services that compete with their interests, like video streaming services. Changes will be slow for them to implement, but how people access digital content will eventually be determined by contracts with the cable companies, versus the Net Neutrality way of consumers paying for sufficient bandwidth/speed to access the Internet. The new normal means websites and streaming services could be slowed or blocked from homes, explicitly allowing cable monopolies to prioritize content that pays them. This sounds confusing, but think of it like your post office slowing or refusing to deliver mail from certain businesses even though they paid the same postage as another. Unlike FedEx, UPS, or any courier service who can compete with the post office, there is no alternative Internet access for most homes in the US. Since there's no competition for the majority of Americans, people who see their video streaming services degrade will have less freedom of choice. We fear that less competition will lead to higher prices and worse service for consumers accessing video streaming services.

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Rakuten.com - TCL 55C807 55" 4K TV for $500
(expired)

Through tonight, Rakuten is offering the TCL 55C807 55-inch 4K 2160p TV with HDR & Roku for $400 when applying code EE80 in the cart. Click the coupon under the $480 price to see the details. Normally sells for $500.

Compare its value with the TCL 55S405 model which sells for $380 at Best Buy, Newegg, PC Richard, and Amazon (some stores may not charge sales tax for you). The only significant difference between the cheaper 55S405 and the 55C807 is a slightly better display capable of Dolby Vision HDR, versus just regular HDR10. We love our 55S405, and feel the HDR alone was a huge upgrade over a standard 1080p display, regardless of playing video that is 4K, 1080p, or 720p.

Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Walmart.com - 49" 4K TV with HDR for $220
Hisense 49-inch 4K 2160p TV with HDR for $220 with free delivery. Normally, a 49-inch 4K TV with HDR sells for $330.

Monday, May 28, 2018

BestBuy.com - Memorial Day Sale
Deals on the list include:

Computers & Tablets
- Apple iPad Mini 4 for $300. Normally $400. You can also trade-in an old iPad to get credit toward a new one.
- Apple MacBook Air 13.3" Laptop for $750. Normally $1000. Fifth generation Core i5 CPU, 8GB memory, 128GB SSD.
- HP 15.6" Touchscreen Laptop for $380. Eighth-generation Core i3 CPU, 8GB memory, 1TB hard drive, Windows 10.
TV
- Insignia 32" 720p TV for $100.
- Insignia 55" 4K 2160p HDR TV with Roku for $350. A hot deal for a TV with HDR, Roku, and 3 HDMI inputs.
- TCL 55P605 55-Inch P6-Series 4K 2160p HDR TV with Roku for $500. Benefits of this TV over TCL's popular 55S405 model are: 72 contrast control zones (for brighter contrast), voice-control Roku remote with private listening, and Dolby Vision support.
Electronics
- 3-Pack of Insignia Power Outlet with 2 USB Ports for $40 ($13.34 each). May require an electrician to safely install, though it gives a cleaner look than adapters sticking out from the outlet.
- Insignia 6.5-Inch Powered Bluetooth Speaker for $70. Rechargeable battery.
- SanDisk 128GB USB3.1 Flash Drive for $26. Works with any USB port, and provides faster reads/writes when plugged-in to a USB3.0 or USB3.1 port.
- Western Digital 2TB Portable USB Hard Drive for $65. Powers itself through the included USB data cable.
- TP-Link Wifi Smart Plug for $20. Normally $25-30. Turn on/off electrical devices with their mobile app. We use one to reboot a security camera that sometimes drops off the wifi network.

Monday, May 21, 2018

BestBuy.com - Samsung 50" 4K HDR TV for $400
Samsung (UN50MU6070) 50-inch 4K 2160p TV with HDR for $400. Normally about $500.

Samsung TVs are very good. If you are willing to be a little risky by trying a lesser-known brand, a TCL 55" S405 4K TV with HDR has worked out well for us.

HDR is a noticeable upgrade from a 1080p TV, where blacks look truly black and colors look brighter.

Friday, May 18, 2018

BestBuy.com - Insignia 32" 720p TV with Roku for $140
Insignia 32-inch 720p TV with Roku for $140 today. The built-in Roku means you can control the TV from a Roku app and stream TV and movies over wifi.

Other similar TVs sell for about $20 more.

Monday, May 14, 2018

BestBuy.com - Insignia 49" 1080p TV for $220
(expired)

49-inch 1080p HDTV on clearance for $220. Supports up to 3 HDMI devices, and can view jpeg files via USB port.

Friday, May 11, 2018

BHPhotoVideo.com - Panasonic Eneloop 12 Rechargeable Batteries & Charger for $35
Kit includes:
- Panasonic Eneloop charger (charges 4 batteries at once)
- 8 AA batteries (2,000mAh capacity)
- 4 AAA batteries (800mAh capacity)
For $35 with free shipping. Normally about $43.

For a similar deal, IKEA stores sell similar rechargeable batteries and charger for about the same price. Some bloggers, (this one and this one) say the IKEA batteries perform just as good as the highly-rated Panasonic Eneloop.

Monday, May 7, 2018

Walmart.com - Sceptre 55" 4K 2160p TV for $250
Sceptre (U550CV-U) 55-inch 4K 2160p TV for $250.

The price is great, but the reviews are mixed (see Walmart, Amazon, Consumer Affairs).

Monday, April 30, 2018

BestBuy.com - Sharp 50" 1080p TV with Roku for $300
(expired)

Sharp 50-inch 1080p TV with built-in Roku for $300 with free shipping.

Also, they are selling a 32-inch 720p with Roku for $150.

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Newegg.com - APC 125VA UPS for $20
APC Back-UPS BGE90M 125VA UPS for $20. This uninterruptible power supply keeps small electronics running during a power outage, such as a fish tank's filter, an Internet router, or a DVR.

Saturday, April 14, 2018

BestBuy.com - 32" TV with Roku for $130
(expired)

Insignia 32-inch 720p TV with built-in Roku for $130 with free shipping.

A Roku normally sells for about $30, and since it's built-in, the Roku app can control the TV.

Similar TVs with Roku normally sell for about $160.

Friday, April 13, 2018

Amazon.com - Yamaha RX-V583BL A/V Receiver for $320
(expired)

Yamaha RX-V583BL 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver for $320 today. Normally about $400. This model supports 1080p and 4K video passthrough, 7.2-Channel speakers, and 115-watt speaker output.

This receiver also supports "Zone B", useful to power a second room or outdoor patio. Unlike a regular receiver's "Zone 2" feature, Yamaha's "Zone B" is capable of copying digital audio to the second room without any conversion or second source.

BestBuy.com - 2-Day Sale
- Sandisk Cruzer Gide 128GB USB Flash Drive for $25.
- LG External/Portable CD/DVD Reader/Writer USB Drive for $20.
TV:
- Insignia 32" 720p TV for $100.
- Insignia 49" 1080p TV for $220.
- Toshiba 55" 1080p TV for $280.
- Hisense 50" 4K 2160p TV for $300.
- Insignia 55" 4K 2160p TV for $350.
Monitor:
- Acer 23" IPS Monitor for $95.
- Dell 24" IPS Monitor for $150.
- Dell 27" IPS Monitor for $160.
- Philips E-line 32" IPS Monitor for $230.
Kitchen
- Gourmia 4-Quart Pressure Cooker for $30. Pressure cookers normally sell for at least $50.
- Bella Pro Series 2-Slice Toaster, Black Stainless Steel for $25.
- Bella Pro Series 14-Cup Coffeemaker for $30.
- Bella Pro Series 6-Slice Toaster Oven for $50.

Thursday, April 12, 2018

BestBuy.com - 48-Pack AA or AAA Batteries for $8
48-pack of AA Batteries or AAA Batteries for $8.

Saturday, April 7, 2018

Amazon.com - Travel Surge Protector for $19
Travel surge protector with 4 USB charging ports for $19. Includes international adapters for UK, AU, and EU. Light weight at about 1 pound, and not too big at 8 inches in length and 3.5 inches in depth.

Similar surge protectors sell for about the same price, but don't include international adapters.

Friday, April 6, 2018

Walmart.com - Sceptre 50" 1080p TV for $200
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Saturday, March 31, 2018

BestBuy.com - 49" 1080p TV $200, Electric Spiralizer $20, Coffeemaker $30
- Insignia 49-inch 1080p TV for $200.
- Bella Electric Spiralizer for $20. Make healthy "noodles" by spiralizing zucchini and squash, or make potato curls and curly fries.
- Bella Single-Serve Coffeemaker for $30.

Thursday, March 29, 2018

Amazon.com - 16 AA Rechargeable Batteries for $25
(expired)

16-pack of Panasonic Eneloop AA 2000mAh Rechargeable NiMH Batteries for $25 today ($1.57 each). They normally sell a 8-pack for $19 ($2.38 each). The Eneloop batteries are some of the best quality rechargeable batteries.

If you are near an IKEA store, they sell a 4-pack AA for $7 or 4-pack AAA for $7 ($1.75 each), which are the same as the Panasonic Eneloop batteries.

Friday, March 23, 2018

BestBuy.com - 3-Day Sale on MacBooks, TVs, Printers, and Flash Drives
Deals on the list include
- PNY Attache 128GB USB Flash Drive for $20. Normally at least $25.
- Insignia 19" 720p TV for $60. Good for a kitchen or small area.
- Toshiba 43" 1080p TV for $200.
- Canon Pixma TS6020 Photo Printer/Scanner for $50. Normally about $69.
- Apple MacBook Pro 13" Latest Model with Core i5, 8GB memory, 128GB storage for $1100. Normally $1300. Only store that beats this price is MicroCenter, but only available in-store and there are few locations throughout the US.

Amazon.com - American Express Cardmembers: Fire 7 Tablet $20, Fire 8 HD Tablet $30, Fire 8 HD Kids for $60
If you have an American Express card that earns points, you can redeem your points and get an Amazon Fire tablet at a discount.
1. Read the details here.
2. On that page, click any or all of the "Click to activate" buttons next to the deal you want.
3. Once activated, add one:
  - Fire 7 Tablet with 8GB storage (with special offers) for $40 (will change to $20 during checkout)
  - Fire HD 8 Tablet with 16GB storage (with special offers) for $60 (will change to $30 during checkout)
  - Fire HD 10 Tablet with 32GB storage (with special offers) for $120 (will change to $90 during checkout)
  - Fire 7 Kids Edition Tablet, 16GB storage for $80 (will change to $50 during checkout)
  - Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet, 32GB storage for $100 (will change to $60 during checkout)
4. Choose an American Express card that has points linked to it, and select to pay with points.
5. After updating your payment selection, an automatic discount will appear.
American Express points are earned on certain cards such as AmEx Blue and certain personal Gold and Platinum cards. Business cards may not be eligible.

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Walmart.com - 55-inch 4K TV with HDR for $300
Today, Walmart.com is selling a Hisense 55-inch 4K 2160p TV with HDR for $300. Normally sells for $400.

This new model has few reviews. A similar but older model has positive reviews.