Happy Friday, cheeps! Hope you all have a safe, healthy and enjoyable Labor Day weekend. I’m off Monday; see you back here on Tuesday. In the meantime, here are five great deals to kick things off. Before diving in, however, a quick heads-up: Amazon is currently having a Fire TV sale — meaning it’s selling …
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Today’s deal roundup features a product that’s extremely hard to come by right now: a Chromebook. With so many students working from home, it’s no surprise these inexpensive laptops have been hot items. (That said, check with your school district to see if you can get a loaner. In our neck of the woods, they’ve been readily available to middle- …
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In this week’s episode of The Cheapskate Show, we’re tackling a seriously underrated product category: digital photo frames. In recent years they’ve gotten smarter, sharper and cheaper. If there’s a hill I’m willing to die on, it’s that everyone needs one of these gadgets. Next up, Bill & Ted’s next excellent adventure has arrived, but should you rent the movie …
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The Google Pixel 4A has arrived, and it’s one of the best budget phones ever. Of course, even if you can swing the $349 price, I’ll wager you’d be even happier to win one? Thought so. You can, just by entering CNET’s latest giveaway. Two lucky people will take home an unlocked Google Pixel 4A, which is notable for having …
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Looking for a remote-learning setup for a student? You’re probably thinking “laptop,” but there’s another option: A PC on a stick. Yep, you can run Windows from a dongle that’s barely larger than a flash drive. Simply plug it into just about any monitor, TV or even projector. You’ll need a couple accessories, but let’s start with the guts: For …
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A couple months back, mobile carrier Visible was offering this sweet deal: The Samsung Galaxy A51 for $208 after rebate. It’s still available, though you’ll be paying $408 up front and then using Visible as your carrier for at least two months (not that there’s anything wrong with that). Prefer immediate savings? Here’s the best non-rebate deal to date: For …
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If you’ve always wanted to join a warehouse club but didn’t relish the idea of paying an annual fee, this is the deal for you. For a limited time, ZDNet Academy is offering a 1-year Sam’s Club membership for $40 with promo code CLUBFIVE. You’ll then receive a pair of Sam’s Club gift cards with a combined value of $45. …
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After months of shortages, monitors are back — and so are monitor deals. If you’re tired of hunching over your laptop’s relatively small screen, get ready to go big: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Staples has the Acer K272HL Ebid 27-inch desktop monitor for $99.99 with promo code 46065. Regular price: $139.99. See it at Staples This …
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Yesterday I extolled the virtues of digital photo frames, which provide a running slideshow of your favorite photos. But there’s much to be said for photo prints, especially when they’re collected in a keepsake book. Sometimes you just want to sit down and flip through pages of lovely memories — or give a gift to a friend or relative so …
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Whether you’re looking to extend your desktop across a second screen or you want a portable display for your Nintendo Switch, a USB monitor is a great way to go — especially now that prices continue to trickle down. Case in point: For a limited time, and while supplies last, the Virzen 15.6-inch Portable Monitor is just $123 when you clip …
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