Buying something from eBay today? If it’s priced $25 or higher, you can save 15 percent by applying promo code PICKSOON. And there’s truth in coding, there: The deal is good only through 6 p.m. PT today. So you better pick… soon. Shop at Ebay Some of eBay’s past promo codes limited you to a maximum savings of $50, …
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Don’t miss these insane SanDisk and WD storage deals
Got storage? Time to stock up. Today only, and while supplies last (everything was in stock when I posted it), Amazon is having a major sale on SanDisk and WD storage. In no particular order, here are some standouts: The SanDisk Ultra 200GB microSD card for $35. Regular price: $58.45. It’s a Class 10 card, suitable for HD video recording. …
Read More »Get 6 months of Kindle Unlimited for under $30
One perk that doesn’t come with Amazon Prime: Kindle Unlimited. It’s that all-you-can-read subscription service for books, audiobooks and magazines. But maybe $9.99 per month seems a little steep? How about this: For a limited time, you can get a six-month Kindle Unlimited subscription for $29.97 — so basically $5 per month. This is for new subscribers only. See it …
Read More »One cable, three connectors, lifetime warranty, 11 bucks
What would you rather have in your travel bag: One cable or three cables? Thought so. For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the Anker Powerline II 3-in-1 3-foot cable for $11.24 with promo code ANKER846. Note that the listing currently shows an in-stock date of Oct. 2. See it at Amazon The Powerline II is …
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Michigan cheeps! I have another library program coming up: The Dearborn Public Library, this Wednesday (Sept. 26) at 6:30 p.m. I’ll be sharing some of my favorite money-saving secrets, raffling off prizes and giving every attendee a cool mobile accessory. Come on out! I like products that solve problems, even if they’re tiny little first-world problems. Like, for example: I’m …
Read More »2 sweet deals on premium headphones: Sony and Sennheiser for less
As a general rule, I’ll sacrifice a bit of audio fidelity in exchange for a great deal on headphones. But not everybody feels the same way. Audiophiles will always pay a premium for the likes of Beats, Bose, Sony and Sennheiser, because they want a premium sound experience. I get it. For those folks, then, I have two pretty sweet …
Read More »Dell’s ultrathin S2718D HDR monitor cut to $220, can charge your laptop
Not quite two years ago, at CES 2017, Dell unveiled its S2718D monitor — a razor-thin 27-inch display with a price tag that said “business professionals only”: $700. Today, and for a very limited time, Staples has the Dell S2718D for $220 shipped (plus tax). Price from Dell proper and most other places: $380. And here’s a pro tip: Today …
Read More »Apple AirPower charging pad: An alternative that exists and costs just $40
Announced over a year ago, Apple’s AirPower charging pad continues to be MIA. Some recent detective work indicates it may yet exist. But if you’re tired of waiting, there’s an alternative. Today only, and while supplies last, Woot has the iPM three-in-one wireless charging pad for $39.99. It can charge two iPhones (or any Qi-compatible phones) and an Apple Watch, …
Read More »Pay just $15 for this amazing collection of ebooks and digital comics
Few words make my skin crawl like “banned books.” So when the Humble Bundle folks put together this amazing offer in support of the National Coalition Against Censorship and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, you can bet it got my attention. The Forbidden Books Bundle ($15 for the entire thing) includes some 22 ebooks and digital comics, all of them …
Read More »Apple Watch Series 3 deal: Just $239
Looking for the best deal on an iPhone? Look to last year’s models. And the best deal on an Apple Watch? Same story. To wit: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Apple is offering refurbished Apple Watch Series 3 models starting at $239. Until recently, when the Series 4 arrived, that same model would have run you $329 …
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