Today only, Amazon takes 30% off of any physical book using code HOLIDAY30 at checkout. That’s the widest ranging such discount we’ve yet seen. It can be used up to a $10 discount and only on 1 physical book, no audio or Kindle Books in this discount (read hardcover or softcover).

• Thug Kitchen: The Official Cookbook: Eat Like You Give a F*ck: $14.61
• Guinness World Records 2015: $14.50
• The Innovators by Walter Issacson (followup to Steve Jobs Bio): $21
• Zero to One: Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future: $16.20
• How Google Works: $18.91
• Minecraft: The Complete Handbook Collection (son’s pick!): $19.18

Trevor’s favorite books:

• Keep It Simple: The Early Design Years of Apple $25.34
• What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions $14.40
• The Energy Bus $13.36
• The Pizza Bible $17.54
• New York: Portrait of a City $47.18

Jared’s classic comic picks:

• Superman: Secret Identity – $12.99
• All Star Superman Paperback  – $18.89
• DC Comics: A Visual History – $25
• Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics – $16.99
• DC vs. Marvel Comics Paperback – $33.77

and the one book every Apple fanboy should have…

• Iconic: A Photographic Tribute to Apple Innovation $44.30

Expansys offers a number of bundles including the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7 as part of their Black Friday deals. A standout is the 16GB Nexus 7 + 8GB Nexus 4 refurb for $159.99 shipped. Double the storage on the Nexus 4 to $16GB for $20 more at $179.99 shipped.

These are both 1+ generation old machines but as Google’s flagship Nexus devices they are fully upgradable to the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop. More at Expansys USA.

Amazon offers the Energy 5.1 Surround sound speaker system for $299.99 with free shipping. That’s half off and the lowest price we’ve seen on this 4.6/5 star rated speaker system (seriously, go read the reviews). It features:

The Raspberry Pi Foundation announced a big small upgrade to is Pi lineup today. The A+ is a sub 2.5-inch square (65mmx55mm vs. 86mm for the B+ and A) and uses less power and adds some nice improvements:

• More GPIO. The GPIO header has grown to 40 pins. The Model A+ is compatible with the HAT standard for add-on boards.
• Micro SD. The old friction-fit SD card socket has been replaced with a much nicer push-push micro SD version.
• Better audio. The audio circuit incorporates a dedicated low-noise power supply.

The big deal is the even cheaper $20 price point, $15 less than either of the previous models.

Need some inspiration of what to build? Check out some compilations, more, more…or just check the forums. My favorite? AirPlay Mirroring.

You can pick up a  $20 Pi A+ or the $35 B here.

Two great intro videos and a comparison chart below:

There are a lot of nice cheap small tablet offers out there this morning. A quick rundown: Walmart has a new 7-inch RCA Tablet for $49.99 shipped WITH Keyboard Folio.   Lenovo 16GB IdeaTab Tablet w’ Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Front + Back Cams, Extended Battery Life, 7″ 1024×600 Multitouch, refurbed w/Preloaded Apps: $59.99 shipped from A4C.…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkOCeAtKHIc Today, Amazon introduced Echo, a Pringles can-sized personal assistant and speaker combo. At $99 for Prime members it would be a pretty good deal for a speaker alone but it is also a smart assistant much like Google Now or Siri that can deliver information or entertainment on request. Speaking of request, Amazon is…

Update (11/4 10:20am): Several iPad models have now sold out, including the Retina mini for $254.

Staples has the whole iPad Air line on sale for lowest we’ve ever seen prices today but supplies seem to be dwindling.  Prices listed below:

• iPad Air 16GB: $339 ($399)
• iPad Air 32GB: $379 ($499)
• iPad Air 64GB: $424 ($599)
• iPad Air 128GB: $594 ($699)

Staples also has retina iPad Minis for nearly the lowest prices we’ve ever seen:

• iPad Mini Retina 16GB: $254 ($299)
• iPad Mini Retina 32GB: $339 ($399)
• iPad Mini Retina 64GB: $424 ($499)

Many reviewers have concluded that if you don’t need TouchID on your Tablet, last year’s versions are the ones to get with their steep discounts.

A full list of Retina Mini Airs and Minis including various colors and Cellular versions can be found here 

Apple released some impressive new machines today and bargain hunters can save a few bucks ($5 to be exact) at MacMall across the board. A bigger savings may be tax which MacMall only charges in the following states: CA, NY, IL, WI, MN, CO, TN, NC and GA. (savings of $200 or more on the iMac)…

Today, Best Buy knocks $50 off the price of the popular and colorful Beat Mixr headphones dropping them to $199.99 shipped. People with access to an .edu student/teacher/alumni email account can sign up for a book of student coupons which contain a $100 off Beats Mixr Headphones (Mixr aren’t pictured on the homepage but they will come in the email) which expires on the 11th of October. If you are already a .edu email subscriber, the email would have come on the 31st of August.

The $99.99 price shipped is the lowest we’ve seen on these new colorful headphones by about $100 (making the non-edu price also a “best buy”).  Amazon reviews come in very high at 4.4. These are at both Amazon and the Apple store currently for $250. Refurbished can be found for $180 from Beats

Looking for some nice in ears? NewEggFlash has some Sennheiser OCX 685i Sport In-Ear Headphones (White) for $39.99 (half off)

We’ve got the two most popular sub-$100 portable Bluetooth speakers on sale for their lowest prices ever new.

Amazon offers the Ultimate Ears Mini Boom in Red/Black for $76.99 with free shipping. That’s $23 off retail and one of the lowest prices we’ve seen for this unit new. We favorably reviewed/loved the Mini Boom along with its bigger sibling the UE Boom.  Amazon reviewers give it 4.5/5 stars.

Features include:

• Huge Sound: UE MINI BOOM is the small speaker that delivers unexpectedly bold, jaw-dropping sound with crystal clear highs and deep bass
• Add a Second Speaker: Wirelessly connect two UE MINI BOOMs together in stereo via the UE MINI BOOM app to double up the awesomeness with even huger sound
• Party Longer: The rechargeable lithium-ion battery pumps out up to 10 hours of party-driving beats
• Better Wireless: Stream music from any Bluetooth enabled device from up to 50 ft.; 50% farther than most other Bluetooth speakers
• Music Everywhere: It is the perfect companion for your on-the-go lifestyle-ultra-compact design, simple controls and a crystal-clear speakerphone

Amazon is offering a Jawbone JAMBOX Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System for  $82.99 with free shipping. As a price comparison, the Jambox retails for $199 but most retailers are charging $120 or so. Features include wireless bluetooth connectivity, 10 hour battery life and the ability to be updated with apps. Features:

• Wireless portable speaker in black connects with mobile phones, computers, tablets, iPods or any other Bluetooth device
• Seamlessly stream and share music, movies, games, phone and conference calls anywhere
• Two highly powerful acoustic drivers and ultra-small dome produce a wide audio spectrum
• Can be updated with apps, software and new features via Jawbone’s MyTalk portal
• Up to 10 hours of power from internal rechargeable battery

Need something a little bit bigger? NewEggFlash has the full sized Logitech Boombox refurb for $89.99 shipped.

Update: The JBL Speaker has died but there are plenty of nice 25% off deals below

AT&T has the JBL Micro Wireless Speaker in black for $10 shipped. That’s $50 off and the lowest price we’ve seen. (Make sure to select Black model).

The JBL Micro Wireless is the first ultra-portable speaker featuring a Li-ion rechargeable battery, built-in bass port, and wireless Bluetooth connection. With a 1-5/8-inch (40-millimeter) driver, it delivers full-range JBL® sound with exceptional bass – yet it fits easily in backpacks or clips onto clothing. You can wirelessly stream audio to the speaker from any Bluetooth-equipped mobile phone or tablet, or use the included audio cable to connect the speaker to any mobile device or MP3 player. You can even daisy-chain with other JBL Micro Wireless speakers for a powerful sonic experience.

Note that AT&T is offering additional savings on accessories thru their 25% off 3 accessories program which sometimes leads to lowest prices we’ve seen on products that don’t often get discounted. Note this includes products from Apple, Beats, and many more premium sellers. You can pad your order with an array of $5 iPhone cases including some for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus that are also discounted.

Blutek’s Ebay store, via Ebay Deals, is offering the Apple iPad Air 16GB Wi-Fi MD785LL/A Black Or MD788LL/A White 5th Gen Retina for $399.99 shipped. That’s $100 off and matches current lows we are seeing at Staples and Best Buy but Blutek, who get impressive 99.3%positive feedback, only charge tax in its native New York State possibly saving readers up to $40 more. Additionally, Blutek will ship this overseas for and additional $10.

Keep in mind that Altatac’s Ebay store is still selling the Retina iPad Mini for $319.99 shipped ($80 off) with Tax only in California (and $8 international shipping).