Today is more of a public service announcement than an outright deal, though it certainly is a deal. As you may know, Apple is expected to take the wraps off the Apple Watch Series 4 in just a few hours. The specs are still a mystery, but the price is not: If it follows the …
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The LG G6 was among the more celebrated flagship phones of 2017, with the Plus model upping the ante with an impressive 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and bundled B&O Play headphones. It debuted with an $800 price tag, followed earlier this year by the arrival of an Amazon Prime-exclusive version for $520. On Monday, however, and for a …
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A little over a year ago, Sprint unveiled something pretty radical: One full year of free unlimited service when you bring your own phone. It was, of course, intended to be a limited-time offer. But guess what? It’s still available. Update: As of April 4, 2019, this offer is no longer available. This is not to be confused with Sprint’s …
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Happy Monday, cheeps! A few quick housekeeping notes before we dive in, starting with a recently updated Cheapskate FAQ page. It includes all the different ways you can receive my deals (including a Flipboard magazine!) and answers to all your Cheapskate-related questions. Next, if you live in the metro-Detroit area, there are two opportunities to come see me this week. …
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FreedomPop has made a name for itself by offering free and inexpensive phone plans. Now, the company is expanding into the premium-service end of the market — but without the premium pricing. Unreal Mobile is a FreedomPop spinoff that hopes to lure customers away from soon-to-merge Sprint and T-Mobile. Is it a carrier worth considering? Let’s answer that question by …
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Got power? Got enough power? Whether you’re headed out camping or just want to be prepared for the next big storm, consider something a little more substantial than your average phone charger. Like this: For a limited time, and while supplies last, you can get the Suaoki Portable Power Station with dual 110V AC outlets for $105 with promo code …
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The vast majority of mobile chargers (also known as power banks) require you to BYO cables. That’s a first-world problem if ever I heard one, but it’s a hassle all the same. Ideally, a charger should have the cable you need built right in, so there’s one less thing to bring, clutter up your carry-on and accidentally leave behind in …
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Regular readers know I’m not particularly fond of Microsoft’s Surface tablets — you just can’t do much without the snap-on keyboards, which aren’t included in the box by default. But the Surface Book? That’s a pretty tasty piece of laptop. Pricey, too — or it was when it made its debut back in 2015. The SKU I’ve got for you …
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Propel’s Star Wars drones are flippin’ awesome. I own one, and I’ve had the chance to dogfight with a friend who owns one. Pure geeky fun, let me tell you. They started out at $180 and have seen some pretty good sales in past months — but rarely this good: For a limited time, Amazon has the Propel Star Wars …
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Whenever I talk about cheap phone service — which is often — readers jump in to champion Tello, a Sprint-powered carrier with some of the lowest rates around. Want to try it yourself? For a limited time, new Tello customers can get two months of service for free. Regular price: $19 per month. (That link should automatically apply the necessary …
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