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Somehow, it’s Friday again (I’m pretty sure someone added an extra Monday to this week) and Friday means it’s time for our weekly roundup of the best tech deals we could find. Apple discounts were the most abundant, with sales on the second generation. apple pencil, apple watch 8 and apple watch ultra, ipadminiand the MagSafe Power Bank. All have fallen to or near their all-time lows. If you are an Android user considering the latest flagship from Samsung, you can check out Amazon Gift Card Bundle with Galaxy S23 smartphones. Anyone who could use a little help keeping their floors clean might want to take a look at iRobot’s Roomba 694. It’s our pick for the most affordable ways to get into the robo-vac market and back down to its lowest price. Here are the best tech deals this week that you can still grab today.
iRobot Roomba 694
We’ve tested quite a few robot vacuums over the years and our current favorite budget pick is iRobot Roomba 694. This week, it’s back down to its all-time low price of $179, which is $95 off and a great price for a solid performing vacuum that will do a good job of keeping your floors clean without much effort from your part. It’s part of a larger sale of Roombas in both Amazon and in iRobot site, with discounts of up to 35 percent. Also part of the sale is the best premium robot vacuum cleaner we have tested, the self-emptying roomba s9+. Typically $999, the sale is $200 off, making it a bit more affordable. We also tried and liked the Combo Roomba j7+ that combines the functions of mop and vacuum cleaner. The sale brings it down to $849, which isn’t cheap, but it’s considerably better than its $1,099 list price.
Samsung S23 Ultra and Amazon Gift Card
Amazon is offering a $100 gift card for those who purchase an unlocked Galaxy S23, S23+ or S23 Ultra on your site. It’s not the $140 discount we saw last week, but $100 could make all the difference for someone who’s still on the fence about picking up one of Samsung’s latest flagships. we gave the S23 Ultra a review score of 89 and liked the brilliant screen, the powerful performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 custom chip that makes everything smooth and fast. The massive 200MP sensor camera that Samsung added was the big news at the phone’s debut, although some tinkering is needed to make the most of those extra pixels. The battery lasted an impressive 19 hours and 26 minutes and it has a great build. One caveat we mention is the high price. But maybe Amazon’s gift card offer will alleviate that inconvenience a bit.
Eargo 7 Micro Hearing Aid
If you’re looking for FDA-cleared self-adjusting hearing aids that are virtually invisible, you might like this deal on the new ear 7 headset. They’re on sale for $360 off the regular price, bringing the devices down from $2,950 to $2,590. When we wrote about Eargo last year, we said the brand acts “more like a tech company rather than a stuffy medical device provider” and that’s partly due to its annual release cycle, much like Samsung or Apple, that continually improves. technology with each new release of a product. This week our editor James Trew reviewed the latest Eargo release and called the Eargo 7 the best model yet.
Other than a few setup hiccups within the app and the fact that the case sleeps soundly when it needs a charge (even if the earbuds are full), the experience with the devices was smooth. These are CIC, or in-canal earbuds, which tend to be pretty discreet when you wear them and are even rated to handle sweat from workouts or minor splashes in the shower. Trew likes how they adequately amplify the sound but don’t emphasize high-pitched noises like keystrokes. The battery lasts all day and the customer service is pretty good, which is important for a medical device that is purchased directly from a company, rather than going to an audiologist.
Apple M2 Mac mini
This week, Apple’s new M2 Mac mini dropped to its lowest price since its debut earlier this year with entry-level models running for $50 less than list price. B&H Photo is applying the discount to the 256GB Mini M2 and the 512GB Mini M2, both with 8GB of RAM, bringing the small but mighty computers down to $549 and $749, respectively. If you prefer to pick them up on Amazon, both the 256GB model and the biggest 512GB configuration it’s $50 off there too. Mac minis with the M2 Pro chip don’t have the same discount, although Amazon lists them $10 below Apple suggested price.
The new Mac mini features Apple’s new M2 chip, which you’ll also find in the iPad Pro and the latest MacBook Pro. Both discounted models have eight CPU cores, 10 graphics cores, 8GB of RAM, and either 256GB or 512GB. storage. As for ports, you get two Thunderbolt 4 UCB-C ports, an HDMI port with 4K 240Hz and 8K 60Hz output, two USB-A ports, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. .
Apple iPad Mini
He ipadmini it’s super portable, and now it’s a little more affordable with 20 percent off the 64GB model. That brings it down to $400 instead of the usual $499 and matches the lowest price the diminutive slab has ever had. If you want the largest capacity 256GB model, which scores 15 percent off, bringing it down to $550, which is also $99 off. The deals apply to the colors gray, starlight, and purple, though it appears pink is only available in the 64GB configuration. We gave the mini an 89 in our review, noting that it received a significant redesign over its predecessors, adding iPad Air-style features like a Liquid Retina all-screen design, USB-C charging, a Touch-ID button, and support for the new apple pencil.
apple watch series 8
we think the apple watch series 8 It’s the best overall smartwatch and right now you can get the Product Red 41mm version for just $329, which is $70 off the regular price. If you don’t mind the color red, you’re all set. If hue isn’t your thing, note that the bands are interchangeable, though they’re not particularly cheap and the case will still be red. It’s still a great watch with great health and fitness features, including EKG tests and accident detection. It also has solid GPS tracking and great integration with iPhone apps. Yes, it’s only for those who carry iPhones. If you are an Android user, we recommend Samsung galaxy 5 clock. The 40mm Bluetooth model is still on sale as of last week, at $220 instead of the usual $280, which is an all-time low for the wearable.
apple watch ultra
Apple’s heaviest smartwatch dropped to $749 a couple of weeks ago, and now the apple watch ultra it’s $50 off once again on Amazon. We gave it an 85 in our review, praising the brilliant display, extra-long three-day battery life, and impressive array of GPS, fitness, and health tracking features. Even at $50 off, it’s not a cheap watch and probably best suited for die-hard adventurers and athletes.
Apple Pencil (2nd generation)
the second generation apple pencil it was back to the all-time low it hit during a shopping holiday late last year. Usually $129, a 31 percent discount brings the stylus down to just $89. It’s one of our favorite accessories for iPads, and it comes with a number of improvements over the first generation, including wireless charging that’s Magnetically attaches to your compatible iPad. The second-generation stylus only works with newer versions of the iPad Air, iPad mini, or iPad Pro; the standard iPad still supports the first-generation stylus. If that’s the iPad you’ve got, you can get Amazon’s first-generation Pencil for a $20 discount today.
Apple MagSafe Battery Pack
of Apple MagSafe Battery Pack it’s currently 20 percent off on Amazon, bringing the Charge Anywhere Power Bank down to $79. That’s not the lowest it’s ever hit, but it’s just $8 higher than its all-time low of $ 71. The power bank is small and compact, attaching securely to the back of your iPhone (model 12 and newer) as long as your case isn’t too thick. In our tests, it delivered a 43 percent charge to an iPhone 14 Plus — you’ll get a smaller or larger charge depending on your phone model and size. While it didn’t win best MagSafe charger, it’s well-designed and remarkably compact. Our top pick for a MagSafe battery pack, Spigen Arc Hybrid it’s $60, but right now Amazon is offering a coupon for 35 percent off. Simply check the box on the product page to apply the discount.
If you want to wirelessly charge your iPhone on your desk or nightstand, you might want the cable made by Apple. MagSafe charger. It’s on sale for $31 or 21 percent off.
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