Every Friday morning, we get up early and grind through all of the deals we published this week, picking and choosing the five absolute best to spotlight for one final juicy round-up. This week’s was especially difficult —and not because of a lack of choices. No, for some reason, retailers are going hog-wild with sales and events right now. From Intel Gamer Days to Target’s TV sale, discounts are everywhere. Right now we’d like to share huge price cuts as deep as 42% off on well-reviewed security cameras, laptops, tablets, and more. Save on!
In the tablet world, there’s a big gulf between budget models and high-end slates, and Amazon’s Fire devices have typically fallen on the inexpensive side of that divide. The Fire HD 10 is an attempt to do better while still keeping the price low, and we liked it enough to award it an Editors’ Choice in our review. Our expert said that it “offers the best blend of performance, price, and size in the Fire lineup,” with solid battery life, a durable build and a bright full HD screen that’s good for video, reading e-books and surfing the Web. Getting a price cut down to $90 makes it a deal that’s tough to resist.
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Sony HT-S2000 Soundbar
Boost your home theater’s audio rizz with a compact and potent speaker
$299.99
at Best Buy
$499.99
Save $200.00
While the audio quality of most modern smart TVs is decent, a small investment in a little extra speaker can make a big difference. Soundbars are an unobtrusive and affordable way to pump up the volume, and Sony’s HT-S2000 is a great deal at this price. In our review, we said that it “generates big sound with surprisingly good Dolby Atmos imaging for its 3.1-channel design,” praising its well-sculpted audio signature that makes dialogue in movies and shows easier to hear even when the background music swells. It also supports Bluetooth connectivity so you can stream music and podcasts from your phone.
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This is an absolutely massive price cut on a very nice robot vacuum. In our review of the Deebot X2 Omni, we called it “the lowest-maintenance and most powerful robotic floor cleaner we’ve tested,” and gave it our Editors’ Choice award for two-in-one floor cleaners. With 8,000 pascals of suction power, it effortlessly handles pet hair and debris, and the D-shaped unit lets it get into corners and edges that other robot vacuums can’t handle. It also works as a mop, with an internal system that lifts the wet cleaners out of the way when they’re not needed. It’s a breeze to empty and at this price beats any other model on the market.
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Lots of companies make low-cost laptops that hit a particular niche for students and business travelers, but Lenovo consistently tops the pack for build quality. In our review of the Flex 5i, we said that it “remains a solid choice for 2-in-1 buyers on a budget,” praising its robust port selection, improved battery life and 16:10 aspect ratio screen that works great in either tablet or traditional laptop mode. This configuration won’t blow your doors off, with an Intel Core i3-1215U processor, 8GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD, but it’s more than capable for media streaming, web browsing and even some light gaming, and definitely outclasses other laptops in this price range.
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TP-Link Tapo MagCam
A highly-rated camera that can watch from just about anywhere
$69.99
at Amazon
$119.99
Save $50.00
As the nights get longer, home security becomes more of a top-of-mind issue. If you have interior or exterior areas that need monitoring for prowlers and pests, the TP-Link Tapo MagCam is a great pick, especially at 40% off. We gave it an Editors’ Choice award in our review, saying that the camera was “easy to install and packed with features, including built-in spotlights, color night vision, and a rechargeable battery that can last nearly a year.” It has all of the perks you’d expect from a more expensive model at a fraction of the price, and integrates seamlessly with Alexa, Google Assistant, and IFTTT smart home networks.
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