Can an iPad take the place of a laptop? Not without a keyboard, no. And ideally you want one that takes advantage of newer iPads’ Smart Connector, which eliminates the need for Bluetooth pairing and keyboard charging. Presto: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy once again has the Apple Smart Keyboard …
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Please don’t go for the easy joke — yes, I know that my ears are getting older. But that’s beside the point. The speakers built into modern TVs are terrible and do a lousy job of reproducing dialog. Compound that problem with the fact that many modern TV shows go for a more realistic approach to sound design, which means …
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This summer the easing of coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions means you might get to spend some time at the beach or the park after all. Even so, the resumption of normal life won’t happen all at once. Chances are you’re still going to be at home more than usual and, yes, watching more TV than ever. And now Samsung has a …
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Best Buy is offering discounts on a wide variety of gaming laptops. I’ve picked out three that I think are the best deals, and each hits a different price point, from an entry-level, big-screen Acer model to a sleek, thin and high-powered Razer Blade. In between is an Asus gamer that sits in the sweet spot, delivering excellent value for your gaming …
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I’m often asked, “Which iPhone should I buy?” My answer is always the same: The iPhone XR. (And that’s true even following the recent introduction of the new iPhone SE.) Big screen, great cameras, reasonable price tag. Of course, I like it even better when there’s a deal to be had — and no contract you’re forced to take along …
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Whenever Apple trots out new hardware — as it did most recently with the new 13-inch MacBook Pro earlier this month — it’s only natural to look at your old hardware and think, “Time for an upgrade!” Just one problem: You’re not made of money. And you already sank a hefty chunk of it into your current MacBook. So what’s …
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Today’s deal is an update of one from a couple weeks ago, albeit a different version of the product at a different price. As I noted then (and have mentioned countless times in the past), TV speakers are terrible. And if you happen to be — sigh — over 50 like myself, you should probably consider a soundbar that can …
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There’s no question that Marshall is leveraging its iconic history as the amplifier that powered decades of rock ‘n’ roll in its Bluetooth speakers, and I am fine with that. All of Marshall’s speakers look more or less like vintage stage amps, but perhaps no more so than the Woburn II, which measures 16 x 12 x 7.9 inches and …
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Cheeps! Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a safe and healthy holiday. Looking for a new game to play with the family? Here are my picks for the best outdoor games. Need a new podcast? Why not check out The Cheapskate Show, which debuted this week. Think of it as an extra helping of deal goodness, as Dave Johnson …
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How are you going to spend your long weekend? If you want to pop some homemade popcorn and run a movie marathon, here’s a way to watch some of the hottest new films without spending more than a few dollars. Fandango Now is holding its own “Mega Movie Weekend” by putting hundreds of its movie rentals on sale with prices …
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