If you want the best deal on an OLED TV, it’s all about keeping an eye on current prices. And as summer begins in earnest, the 2017 versions are still my “bargain” picks, even after modest price drops on the 2018 models. This spring I reviewed LG’s 2018 OLED TV, the C8, and it’s the …
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The elusive LG B8 series OLED TV has quietly reared its head. The TV costs $2100 for the 55-inch and $3000 for the 65-inch sizes. It’s available now at numerous retailers nationwide and online, including Best Buy and Amazon. The B8 is the cheapest 2018 LG OLED TV yet, undercutting the C8 by $200, but it’s still really expensive. Then …
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Oculus Go has arrived in stores in the UK, Europe and Canada, less than two months after its US debut. Prices for the standalone VR headset start at £199 (€219/CDN$270) — the Facebook-owned Oculus designed Go as an affordable option. It’s available from a variety of retailers in all the new countries: Austria: MediaMarkt Belgium: Cool Blue Canada: Best Buy …
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Cheeps! I need a vacation — so I’m taking one. You’ll have to live without me for the next couple weeks, but fear not: I’ve lined up a few sweet deals that’ll pop up while I’m gone, and CNET has a deep bench of awesome cheapskates to fill in the gaps. Speaking of benches, are you tired of sitting all …
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If you’ve been craving a phone with a beefy battery pack, the Moto Z3 Play might be the ticket — it comes with a magnetic modular battery pack that promises a combined 40 hours on a charge. And though we haven’t reviewed it yet, it’s now available for preorder through Best Buy, B&H Photo and Motorola.com for $500. Or, if you’re an Amazon …
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At this year’s CES, Acer unveiled some “hearty updates” to the Nitro 5 laptop. Today, I bring you a hearty discount: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop for $679.99 shipped (plus tax). Regular price: $800. get your game on (For what it’s worth, Ebates offers a 1-percent rebate on …
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If the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus don’t grab you in lilac purple (our current fave) or coral blue, Samsung is offering up a new shade for its flagship phones: Sunrise gold. Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus will come in a “satiny” sunrise gold color. Samsung Samsung says that this color will have a “satin gloss finish”, a first for …
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As a general rule, Apple products and “Cheapskate” don’t belong in the same sentence. But obviously zillions of people love Apple gear, price be damned. I like Apple gear, too, but damned if I’m going to pay full retail for it. That’s why I always advise people to choose refurbished hardware whenever possible. It’s usually good as new or darn …
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It’s the (unfortunate) nature of the tech beast: Hardware makers eventually stop supporting older models. Case in point: At the WWDC event earlier this week, Apple announced WatchOS 5 — but said it won’t be available for the original Apple Watch. Thankfully, that doesn’t mean your first-gen wearable — which is also known as Apple Watch Series 0 — will …
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Is your home office mostly, but not entirely, paperless? Then a compact, light-duty printer should do the trick. Like this one: For a limited time, Best Buy has the Brother MFC-J485DW wireless all-in-one for $39.99 shipped (plus tax). It normally costs $79.99. 50% off Brother MFC-J485DW at Best Buy Despite its diminutive, desk-friendly proportions, the J485DW can print, scan, copy …
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