Tag Archives: best-buy

Microsoft knocks $400 off the cost of a Surface Duo, expands availability to Canada

Microsoft is bringing the Surface Duo to Canada later in February, the company said Thursday — and in the US, it’s made the dual-screen device available at a steep discount. Initially priced at $1,399 when it debuted in 2019, the Surface Duo can now be had by customers everywhere for $999. It’s unclear if that’s …

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Get the reusable Rocketbook, the last notebook you’ll ever need, for $27

If a genie granted me three wishes, my first wish would be for infinite wealth. At one time, my second wish would have been for a notebook that never ran out of pages, but now that I have a Rocketbook, I can change that wish to immortality. Rocketbook makes smart reusable notebooks that are completely erasable when you wipe them …

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Save $130 and turn your home into an art gallery with the Meural Canvas II digital art frame

There are a lot of digital photo frames out there, but the Meural Canvas II is a little different — yes, it can show your family photos like any other frame, but it’s designed to house a rotating gallery of fine art. It’s enormous (the larger model is 27 inches) and the full HD color-calibrated display mimics real canvas. If …

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Best TVs for the big game 2021

On Sunday, Feb. 7 the Kansas City Chiefs will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to determine the 2021 pro football championship. Pitting quarterbacks Tom Brady and Patrick Mahomes against one another promises to create one of the most exciting matchups in years. But is your TV up to the task? Big games like this are a great excuse to …

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These true wireless earbuds are only $14. Can they possibly be any good?

To say that AirPod-like earbuds have reached commodity status is a massive understatement. I’ve written about more no-brand products than I can remember, many of them decent, a few excellent. Mostly it’s the pricing that amazes me. (Read, for example, David Carnoy’s roundup of four true wireless earbuds under $40 worth buying.) But $14? Anything priced that low must sound …

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Save 42% on one of the top

I’m so used to my AirPods that I occasionally need to remind myself that they’re not really the gold standard; a lot of true wireless earbuds are their equal or even better. David Carnoy recently rounded up the best noise-canceling true wireless earbuds for 2021, and there are a number of models on the list that will make you forget …

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Grilling burgers for the big game? Save 10% on grilling accessories from Kenyon

Ordinarily, this is the time of year when you would be planning a backyard BBQ for the big game. While inviting a slew of friends over is off the table this year, you can still grill for yourself and your family. Need to refresh your tools? Kenyon wants to help out. From now through Feb. 8, all Kenyon grilling accessories …

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Buy a Galaxy S21 now: Here’s where to find one of Samsung’s newest phones

Samsung’s Galaxy S21 lineup is sure to make Android fans happy. From the base model, the Galaxy S21 to the top-of-the-line S21 Ultra, the entire lineup offers a modest upgrade from previous Galaxy phones. (We haven’t had a chance to review the S21 Plus quite yet.) All three phones have a new design, with a new metal-framed camera array on the back and new camera …

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Amazon now offers pickup option of Fire TV Edition TVs at your local Best Buy

Two-day Prime shipping not fast enough to get a new TV in time for the big game? Amazon has once again teamed up with Best Buy to let you order a TV from the e-commerce giant and pick it up the same day at your local Best Buy.  The option, which first started in a “soft launch” late last year …

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The Cheapskate Show podcast: Find lost stuff with Tile trackers

First, the good news: After an unexpected delay, the latest episode of the Cheapskate Show has arrived! The bad news: This is our penultimate episode. We’ll tell you more in next week’s final (for now) show. Until then, sit back and enjoy while we discuss: The ColdSnap countertop ice-cream maker unveiled at CES. Dave wants two; I think it’s ludicrously …

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