Best Buy’s Beat the Rush Sale brings early Black Friday prices on HDTVs, Mac accessories, home goods and more

Best Buy has kicked off its Beat the Black Friday Rush Sale that includes deals on a large selection of HDTVs, Mac accessories, home goods and more. Thanks to its holiday policy, every purchase will ship for free. We’ve scoured through this promotion to find the best deals, so hopefully you can knock a few items off your holiday shopping list early.

Here are some of our top picks:

ICYMI: Last week, we dove into Best Buy’s Black Friday Ad that includes deals on MacBooks, Bose Headphones and much more. Check out our full coverage of what to expect from top retailers like Target, Walmart and others.

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These 4K UHDTVs come with Roku or Chromecast built-in: Insignia 43″ $300 (Reg. $380), VIZIO 70″ $1,149 (Reg. $1,400)

We’ve found a couple of notable TV deals this morning. Leading off at Best Buy’s official eBay Store is the Insignia 43-inch 4K Roku-enabled Smart Ultra HDTV for $299.99 shipped. Also available direct. It has a list price of $380 and usually fetches that much when it’s not on sale. Today’s deal is a match of our previous low mention. This 4K set is an ideal bedroom or den TV. The built-in Roku platform provides access to all of the popular streaming services without the need for an extra media player. Features include a 60Hz refresh rate, four HDMI inputs and voice search via the Roku app. Rated 4.5/5 stars by nearly 200 Best Buy customers.

Next up, BuyDig’s eBay Storefront offers the VIZIO 70-inch 4K SmartCast Ultra HDTV (model E70u-D3) for $1,149 shipped. That’s down $550 from the original price, $150 less than Best Buy and the lowest that we’ve seen outside of a limited rebate promotion. This is one of newest VIZIO Ultra HDTVs with a built-in Chromecast for beaming content and diving into a variety of streaming services. Features include four HDMI inputs, 120Hz refresh rate, two USB ports and two 10W speakers. Rated 4.1/5 stars.

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Add a Samsung 43-inch 1080p HDTV to your bedroom or den for $270 shipped plus a number of 4K deals

BuyDig’s official eBay Store offers the Samsung 43-inch 1080p 60Hz HDTV (model UN43J5000) for $269.99 shipped. That’s good for $230 off the original listing, down $80 from Amazon’s low price, $59 less than our previous mention and the lowest that we’ve seen. This Samsung HDTV is perfect for your bedroom, kid’s play space or den. Features include 1080p resolution, two HDMI inputs, one USB port and 20W speakers. Nearly 1,000 Amazon customers have left a 4.3/5 star rating.

Before you head on to the rest of today’s best HDTV deals, be sure to check out this LG 55-inch 1080p Curved Smart OLED HDTV in today’s Amazon Gold Box for $1,100 (Reg. $1,400).

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LG’s OLED HDTVs are a thing of beauty, pick up a 55-inch 1080p Curved Smart model for $1,149 (Reg. $1,400+)

Adorama’s official eBay Store offers the LG 55-inch 1080p Curved OLED 3D Smart HDTV (model 55EG9100) for $1,149 shipped. That’s good for $250+ off the regular going rate at retailers like Amazon, $50 less than our previous mention and the best available.

LG’s known for its top-of-the-line OLED displays and this full featured model follows that trend. Specs include a curved 55-inch 1080p display that is capable of showing 3D content. It has smart functionality thanks to built-in Wi-Fi and webOS 2.0. There are also three HDMI inputs and three USB ports. Rated 4.6/5 stars.

Swing by yesterday’s roundup for more 4K and 1080p deals.

Save on Sony’s 43-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTV w/ Google Cast: $549 shipped (Reg. $700), more

BuyDig’s eBay Storefront offers Sony’s 43-inch 4K Android Smart Ultra HDTV (model XBR-43X830C for $549 shipped. For comparison, it typically sells for around $650-$700 online at retailers like Amazon. Sony has included a 120Hz native refresh rate, four HDMI inputs, three USB ports and smart functionality with Android TV software plus Google Cast. Rated 4.2/5 stars by 282 Amazon customers.

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How-To: Quickly (and safely!) clean your HDTV using only a few basic items

All it takes is a few greasy fingerprints and a (un)healthy layer of dust to mar your HDTV’s beautiful display. You can bring it back to like-new condition with a little know-how and a few basic items, but you could cause permanent damage if you’re not careful.

Today we’re going to walk you through how to safely clean your HDTV without having to buy one of those overpriced kits from a big-box store…

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Cutting the cord can save you some serious cash, top-rated HDTV antenna options from $10 shipped

1byone Products (99% positive feedback from 28,000+) via Amazon offers its 35-mile Super Thin HDTV Antenna with built-in Amplifier for $15.01 Prime shipped. That’s a $7 savings off the regular price and the lowest that Amazon has ever sold it for. If you live even closer to your local tower, this 25-mile option is on sale for $9.99 shipped over at eBay. The larger 50-mile option was just discounted at Amazon, as well: $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $35+).

Now is the time to finally cut those cable and satellite bills. While it may seem difficult at first, it really isn’t that hard. You’ll want to consult a guide like AntennaWeb for a better idea of what is available in your area. The clear design and 20-ft. coaxial cable make this particular antenna a solid option for your living room or den. It ships with a built-in amplifier and 12-month warranty. Rated 4.1/5 stars by 816 Amazon customers.

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Your choice of Panasonic 4K Smart Ultra HDTVs for under $500: 50-inch $450 shipped (Reg. $600)

Walmart offers the Panasonic 50-inch 4K 60Hz Smart LED Ultra HDTV (model TC-50CX400U) for $449.99 shipped. That’s good for $299 off the original listing and $50 less than our previous mention. This Panasonic Ultra HDTV features a 50-inch 4K display with 60Hz refresh rates and smart functionality thanks to built-in Wi-Fi. It has three HDMI inputs plus USB 3.0, Ethernet, and component. Rated 4.2/5 stars.

Need more size? The larger Panasonic 55-inch model is also on sale for $499.99 shipped (Reg. $600+). We also still have the larger 60-inch VIZIO 4K Smart Ultra HDTV for $899 shipped (Reg. $1,100).

With your savings, grab a few extra HDMI cables or a nice slim wall mount.

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Here’s a Sharp 50-inch Roku-enabled HDTV with three HDMI inputs for $350 shipped

Best Buy’s official eBay Store offers the latest Sharp 50-inch 1080p Smart Roku-enabled HDTV for $349.99 shipped. Also available direct. It regularly sells for $430 and today’s deal is the lowest price that we’ve seen on this model since it was announced back at CES 2016. This HDTV features a 50-inch display, three HDMI ports, full 1080p resolution, 60Hz refresh rate and smart functionality thanks to built-in Roku software. Early reviews are solid, much like the rest of Sharp’s Roku HDTVs.

With your savings, grab this $21 Prime shipped articulating wall mount that has received great ratings.

Head over to today’s Daily Deals for a nice Samsung 4K Ultra HDTV price drop, as well.

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It’s 4K time. Bring the Samsung 50-inch Smart HDR Ultra HDTV to your living room for $629 (Reg. $749)

BuyDig’s official eBay Store is discounting one of Samsung’s newest 50-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTV w/ HDR support down to $629 shipped. That’s a $120 savings off the regular price at Amazon and most other retail stores. Toss your old HDTV to the curb and bring this beauty home. It has everything you need for a future-proof living room, including 4K resolutions, HDR support, three HDMI inputs and Smart functionality. Amazon customers are loving it: this model is the #1 new release in the TV category alongside a 4.5/5 star rating.

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Samsung 55-inch Curved 4K 3D Smart Ultra HDTV w/ 4 HDMI inputs: $1,199 shipped (Reg. $1,600)

BuyDig via eBay is offering the Samsung (model: UN55JS9000) Curved 55-inch 2160p 3D Smart 4K LED TV for $1,199 shipped. That’s $400 less than Amazon’s listing and the lowest we can find.

This 4K Smart TV has a 3840×2160 (2160p) native resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, edge-lit LED backlight, curved design, WiFi, SmartTV applications (including Netflix, Pandora, and YouTube), Bluetooth, USB, four HDMI inputs, and one pair of active 3D glasses. Rated 4.4/5 stars by 132 Amazon shoppers.

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Smart 1080p HDTVs (Refurb): 50-inch VIZIO $320 (Orig. $430), Sony 48-inch $300 (Orig. $500)


Walmart is offering the 50-inch VIZIO (E50-C1) 1080p 120Hz Smart HDTV (Refurb) for $319.99 shipped. That’s $30 off the regular price, $100 off the clearance price of a new one from Best Buy and the lowest we can find for it. This Smart HDTV has built-in Wi-Fi and internet apps such as Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, iHeartRadio, Hulu Plus, Spotify, YouTube and more. Rated 4.2/5 stars by over 3,500 Amazon customers.

 

Walmart also offers the Sony (KDL48R510C) 48-inch 1080p 60Hz LED Smart HDTV (Refurb) for only $299.99 shipped. That’s $200 off the original list price, $158 less than Amazon for a new one and the lowest we’ve seen. This slim LED TV has 1080p for great detail and Edge LED backlighting for boosted contrast. The built-in Wi-Fi lets you stream HD videos from services like Netflix, YouTube, and more. Rated 4.2/5 stars by 460 Amazon customers.

Ready to make the move to 4K? Check out this deal: LG 55-inch 4K Smart Ultra HDTV w/ webOS 3.0 + 320W 2.1-Ch. Sound Bar: $849 shipped ($1,200+ value)

LG’s new OLED 4K Ultra HDTVs are still lustworthy, just as expensive

LG’s line of OLED HDTVs have been the preeminent consumer option in its category for the last few product cycles. Unfortunately, the cost has left it vulnerable to being undercut by bargain focused brands like VIZIO and others. Don’t expect to see a change in 2016 but that doesn’t mean you won’t be longing for this year’s new releases.

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Aukey display adapters with Prime shipping: USB-C to HDMI $14 or VGA $13, VGA to HDMI $9

Aukey Direct via Amazon offers its USB 3.1 Type C to HDMI Adapter for $19.99, but if you use the code JQBLKFNR the price drops to $13.99 Prime shipped. That’s $6 off the regular sale price and the lowest we’ve seen since before the holidays last year.

This adapter lets you connect most USB-C devices like the new MacBook or the Chromebook Pixel to a monitor or TV with an HDMI connection. You can mirror the display or use as a second monitor. It supports 1080P and 4K full HD. Rated 4.1/5 stars from 45 Amazon customers.

If you don’t have an HDMI monitor, Aukey has a USB 3.1 Type C to VGA Adapter for $12.99 Prime shipped when you use the code 9VH9BRKA at checkout. You can even pick up an HDMI to VGA Adapter for $8.99 Prime shipped with the code PO96MVCG. Like most Aukey products, these adapters have all received 4/5 star ratings and great reviews.

Add a 40-inch Samsung 1080p Smart HDTV to your bedroom or den for $280 shipped (Reg. $400)

BuyDig’s official eBay Store offers the Samsung 40-inch 1080p 60Hz Smart LED HDTV (model UN40H5203) for $279.99 shipped. That’s good for $120 off the regular going rate, $45 less than Amazon’s previous low price and the best available.

The 2016 Roku Streaming Stick receives its first discount: $40 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)

Amazon offers the Roku Streaming Stick (2016 Model) for $39.99 Prime shipped. (Also now at Best Buy, B&H, ect. ) That’s $10 off the regular sale price and the lowest we’ve seen since its release.

It has a quad-core processor that’s 8 times faster than its predecessor, a free mobile app for iOS and Android with voice search and you get access to Amazon instant video, VUDU, Netflix, Hulu, Google Play, and more. Rated 4.1/5 stars by over 100 Amazon customers. 

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Grab this RCA 32-inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV for only $150 shipped (Orig. $209)

Walmart is offering the RCA (LED32G45RQ) 32-inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV for a low $149.99 shipped. That’s $59 off the original list price and $38 less than Amazon’s current listing. This bargain HDTV is the perfect size for a spare bedroom for when guests come to town and it has full HD (1080p) resolution. It also has 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB. Rated 3.9/5 stars by Amazon shoppers.

Check out our roundup of Smart 4K uHDTVs here.

Best Buy Presidents’ Day Sale: Logitech wireless mouse $10, Samsung 4K HDTV $450, Plantronics Gaming Headset $40, more

Best Buy has kicked off a President’s Day Sale from now through Monday offering deep discounts on Apple gear, Beats headphones, HDTVs and more. We already brought you the best of the Apple Watch, iPad and iPhone options, along with a look at the most notable Beats deals, and now it’s time to look at everything else. While you’ll find 40% off select Incase GoPro accessories, it is a good idea to check out the Valentine’s Incase sale running right now as well.

Here are the best HDTV and Soundbar deals for Super Bowl 50

Kick off for Super Bowl 50 is in less than one week, but there is still time to upgrade your home theater setup for the big game. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals available on HDTVs and soundbars to make your house the place to be this Sunday. Down below you’ll find our favorite deals and a full breakdown on which products we’d opt for in our own home.

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Best of Black Friday – HDTVs: 40-inch from $149, Samsung 55-inch Smart $580 (Reg. $1,200), more

Black Friday is an ideal time to pick-up a new HDTV, or perhaps this year, a new 4K UHDTV. Most likely, you’re checking out those $100-$300 doorbuster bargains that are perfect as a 2nd or 3rd TV for bedrooms or your kid’s playroom. Aside from deep discounts on Apple products and gaming consolesWalmart, Best Buy, Target, Sam’s Club and others will all be offering nice sales on top-rated HDTVs.

No matter your needs, there are plenty of options this holiday season. Below you’ll find our top-picks plus information on how to grab one.

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Electric Jukebox doesn’t want to be Spotify or Chromecast, so what is it?

As if we needed another streaming service in our lives. Well, according to the new Electric Jukebox, we do. The space between our headphones has become a battleground for services like Spotify, Apple Music and Pandora. But for some, keeping track of all the features and monthly billing proves to be a bit much.

Instead of offering a streaming library across iOS, Android and other platforms with varying degrees of hardware compatibility, Electric Jukebox is rolling it all into one experience. Think Chromecast meets Spotify, kind of…

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Xbox One Gears of War bundle + 40″ HDTV $470 w/ .EDU, more

Update (10/6 4:00pm): Amazon has now price matched Best Buy on the PlayStation 4 Destiny: The Taken King Limited Edition Bundle at $349.99 shipped (Reg. $400)

After what appeared to be a leaked official price drop coming for PS4 outed by Target, we are starting to see a number of retailers put the console on sale. Most notably, the Destiny Taken King Limited Edition Bundle is available for $349.99 shipped as part of Best Buy’s Deals of the Day today. That’s the best direct discount on this bundle we have seen. Alternatively, both Amazon and Target are offering this bundle with a $50 gift card for $399 shipped.

It includes everything you would expect along with the main game, a digital voucher for Destiny: The Taken King Digital Collector’s Edition Upgrade, three Legendary gear sets, an Exotic Scout Rifle, a new co-op Strike, and an extra competitive multiplayer map. This version of the game comes with everything that has been released for Destiny thus far.

Best Buy also has an interesting deal today for .EDU email address holders. You can grab the Xbox One Gears of War Ultimate Edition Bundle with a free copy of NBA 2K16 and a Insignia 40-inch Class LED 1080p HDTV for $469.98 shipped (full details on how to redeem the deal can be found on the listing page or below). Combining all of the items in the bundle together, that’s $210 under the total original price of these items and $130 below the current value. If you’re just looking for the console and aren’t interested in the TV, Amazon has this same bundle for $349 shipped right now.

It comes with the console itself, full-game digital download of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, Xbox One black wireless controller with a 3.5mm headset jack, early access to the Gears of War 4 Beta, and a physical copy of NBA 2K16. If you’re looking for more space, Amazon is still offering the Xbox One 1TB Madden NFL 16 Bundle with a free copy of NBA 2K16 for $399 shipped ($460 value), but this same bundle is now available at Microsoft Store for the same price with the freebie NBA 2K16 plus Assassin’s Creed Unity and Project Spark.

Be sure to head over to our Games/Apps hub for all the best deals across every platform, every day of the week.

Make nearly any HDTV a giant Android touchscreen tablet with the Touchjet WAVE

We have touchscreens basically everywhere now: phones, tablets, refrigerators, etc. It only seems natural that someone would come up with a simple system to convert just about any modern HDTV into a touchscreen. Sure enough, a crowdfunding campaign has launched to bring this familiar technology to your living room.

The Touchjet WAVE kicked off its project a few days ago and has already blown past its goal.

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Games/Apps: Zelda Wind Waker for Wii U $39, Mobile Mouse Pro $1, METAL SLUG sale $1 ea, freebies, more

Updates (7/17 5:30pm):

In today’s best game/apps deals, Amazon is offering The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker remake for Wii U for $38.99 shipped (matched at Walmart). That’s $20 under the original listing, and the best current price we can find on this rarely discounted title.

With the Wii U GamePad controller, it’s easy to manage your inventory and view maps…Players will enjoy cruising the open sea with a new Swift Sail, bringing them to their next destination and action-packed adventure that much faster.

Along with the Mortal Kombat: Kollector’s Edition w/ Scorpion Figurine (PS4 & Xbox One) for $99.99 (Reg. $150) at Amazon and Walmart, we have the dreamGEAR Nintendo Wii U Quad Dock Revolution Charger for $29.17 Prime shipped (Orig. $45) and this Classic USB NES-style Controller for Mac/PC for $6.24 Prime shipped (Orig. $17).

Pixelmator hits its lowest price ever on iOS this week, Angry Birds took over Apple’s Free App of the Week and be sure to check out the Amazing Apps and Games for $1 sale on the App Store. Down below you’ll find the rest of today’s best iOS/Mac deals including a large SNK iOS sale with all of its best games dropped to $1, iBeer Pro, Mobile Mouse Pro – Remote & Trackpad App and many more:

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Games/Apps: Rayman, Tetris, Blek, LIMBO, BADLAND, Mass Effect, Spider-Man $1 each, iOS freebies, more

Update (7/15 1:30pm): $75 iTunes gift card for $65 shipped: save 13% on apps, music, movies and more The Bundle Stars Store is offering deep disocunts on Mac/PC Atari games for Steam including Ghostbusters, Alone in the Dark, the Haunted House remake, LEGO games In today’s best game/apps deals, the App Store is on fire! Along with Black…

Games/Apps: True Skate goes free, Xbox One MCC bundle w/ Mortal Kombat X $350, iOS freebies, more

In today’s best game/app deals, we have a few solid iOS deals starting with True Skate for free. Regularly listed at $1.99, this popular finger gesture skater can now be dowloaded to all your iOS devices of choice for free. It has a 4 star rating from over 7,200 reviewers.

This weekend’s best console deals include our usual low on the Nintendo Wii U Deluxe bundled with Super Mario 3D World and Nintendo Land for $259.99 shipped (Reg. $300+) and Amazon has the Xbox One Halo Master Chief Collection bundled with Mortal Kombat X for $349.99 shipped (Reg. $400+).

Nintendo Store has The Wonderful 101 for $29.99 plus $5 shipping (Reg. $44, current best price), Best is offering The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited for $39.99 (Reg. $60, lowest we can find) and Dragon Age Inquisition is back down to $29.99 at both Amazon and Best Buy. As usual, Best Buy GCU members will get even deeper deals. At Amazon you’ll also find Metal Gear Solid HD Collection on PS3 for $18.24 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), Borderlands 2 on PS3 for $3.99 Prime shipped (lowest we can find) and the Skylanders Trap Team Holiday Bundle Pack on PS4 for $62.30 shipped (Orig. $120, lowest we can find).

The rest of today’s best iOS/Mac price drops include Runtastic Road Bike PRO GPS: FREE (Reg. $5), 5K Runner – 0 to 5K run training: FREE (Reg. $3), iDestroy – Call of Bug Battle: FREE (Reg. $1), Typorama – Typography Generator: FREE (Reg. $2), Crazy Bikers 2: FREE (Reg. $1), Stickman Basketball: FREE (Reg. $1), File Hub (Powerful & Intuitive File Manager): $2 (Reg. $4) and more.

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Games/Apps: Witcher 3 Wild Hunt $45, Batman Arkham Knight $45, MOGA iOS controller $20, iOS freebies, more

In today’s best game/apps deals, Newegg is offering The Witcher III: Wild Hunt on Xbox One for $59.99, but using code EMCAVKA69 in the cart will drop your total down to $44.99 shipped. That’s $25 under the regular price, $10 under Amazon and the best we can find. Outside of a very limited Best Buy sale that died within a couple hours, this is the best price we have ever seen.

Newegg also has Batman: Arkham Knight on Xbox One for $44.99 shipped using code EMCAVKA68  in the cart. That’s nearly $15 below Amazon and the lowest price we have ever seen on the new release.

We also have a couple of hardware deals including the MOGA Power Series iOS Mobile Game Controller for $19.97 Prime shipped (Reg. $60, Orig. $100, lowest we can find). We also have the Nyko Power Pack for PlayStation 4 for $12.97 Prime shipped (Orig. $20, lowest we can find), which can also increases your playtime “significantly” with its 1000Ah battery.

It looks like Microsoft is readying a new Gears of War Xbox One bundle just in time for Comic Con 2015. This is basically a 500GB Xbox One with “an Xbox One Wireless Controller featuring a 3.5mm stereo headset jack, a full digital game download of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, early access to the 2016 Gears of War 4 Multiplayer Beta, Superstar Cole multiplayer skin, and a 14-day Xbox Live trial.” The new bundle is available to pre-order now for $349 at Amazon, Microsoft and other retailers with an expected launch date of August 25th.

Below you’ll find the rest of today’s best Mac/iOS deals including Game Dev Story$1 (Reg. $4), Marvel Pinball: FREE (Reg. $1) and many more:

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Games/Apps: Gears of War Ultimate $40 w/ $10 Xbox GC, Tomb Raider DE $16, Marvel Pinball free, more freebies

Update (6/22 4:35pm):

In today’s best game/app deals, we have the recently unveiled Gears of War: Ultimate Edition which is set to bring the original game back with remastered visuals and updated gameplay for Xbox One. Today you can pre-order the game at Microsoft Store for $39.99 with a free $10 Xbox One gift card thrown in (just like they did with Rare Replay). That’s full price with a free Xbox GC thrown-in.

Best Buy is offering some Logitech gaming gear with Steam credit thrown in today including the Logitech G430 Over-the-Ear Gaming Headset with $40 in Steam Wallet Cards for $79.99 shipped and the Logitech G502 Proteus Core Optical Gaming Mouse with $40 in Steam Wallet Cards for $79.99 shipped. With the included value of the Steam credit, these prices are either matching or beating the lowest we have seen on these peripherals on their own.

 

Best Buy is offering the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition on Xbox One for $15.99 w/ free in-store pickup or free shipping on orders of $35 or more (Reg. $25, current low) and Amazon has Wii Fit U w/ the Fit Meter for $19.99 Prime shipped (Reg. $25, lowest we can find due to shipping). Don’t forget about Microsoft’s new free game promotion of you’re in the market for a new Xbox One. We have a full break down of all the best deals currently available right here.  You can also pickup a free game rental courtesy of Redbox tonight in our Daily Deals

Below you’ll find the rest of today’s best Mac/iOS deals including Marvel Pinball: FREE (Reg. $1), Hatchi – A retro virtual pet: FREE (Reg. $1), DragonLair: FREE (Reg. $1), Space Inversion 2 HD: $1 (Reg. $2) and many more. Be sure to check out our review of Home Radio, the Mac app that could plug the gaps in Apple Music radio (free today only).

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Are Verizon’s new FiOS bundle plans the answer to ala carte programming?

With mounting pressure from online television streaming services such as Netflix and Sling TV, today Verizon Wireless announced a new option for FiOS subscribers. The telecommunications company will now offer a “skinny” bundle with additional add-on packages that can be interchanged regularly depending on the needs of the customer.

The price itself isn’t too bad considering…

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VIZIO 50-inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Full-Array LED Smart TV: $698 in-store (Reg. $1,000)


Walmart offers the VIZIO 50-inch 4K Ultra HD 120Hz Full-Array LED Smart TV (model P502ui-B1E) for $698 with free shipping with free in-store pickup. That’s $302 below its typical price and about $50 better than the next lowest deal.

For $698 you’re getting a large brand name 4K UHDTV set with five HDMI ports, built-in 802.11ac wireless, and other top-tier features. From an aesthetics perspective, I have a similar VIZIO HDTV and I absolutely love its thin bezels and sleek stand. Several hundred Amazon reviewers rate it 4.1 out of 5 stars.

Use your savings to buy a discounted wall mount and some extra HDMI cables.

Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV: $210 shipped (Reg. $300)

Best Buy offers its exclusive Dynex 40-inch 1080p LED HDTV (model DX-40D510NA15) for $209.99 with free shipping, which is 30% below its regular price of $300. This is one of the lowest priciest we’ve ever seen on any 40-inch HDTV. It’s a solid barebones option for your basement, office, or bedroom. Rated 3.4 out of…

HDTVs bundled w/Dell eGift Cards: LG 55″+$150GC: $599, Samsung 40″+$125GC: $448 shipped, more

Dell Home has the LG 55″ 120Hz 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV with a bonus $150 Dell eGift Card for $599 shipped. Factoring in the value of the gift card, that’s $150 less than Amazon’s current listing and the lowest we’ve seen. It features full HD 1080p viewing, 120Hz refresh rate, USB, and two HDMI inputs. Amazon customers gave the HDTV 4.4/5 stars and left great reviews.

Dell Home also has the Samsung 40″ 1080p WiFi LED-Backlit LCD Smart HD Television with a Dell $125 eGift Card for only $447.99 shipped. If you factor in the gift card, that’s the lowest total price we could find by $25. It has a native resolution of 1080p, WiFi, USB, and two HDMI inputs. It received 4.3/5 stars from Amazon customers.

Add some killer sound to your new HDTV with these Sound Bar deals from Amazon:

  • VIZIO S5430W-C2 54-Inch 3.0 Soundbar: $298 – $130 discount for Prime members = $168 shipped (Reg. $300)must select Amazon as seller
  • Yamaha YAS-203 Sound Bar with Bluetooth and Wireless Subwoofer: $299.95 (Reg. $400)
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Supersize your Super Bowl with these HDTV deals

Super Bowl XLIX will pit the Seattle Seahawks up against the New England Patriots. While ticket prices on the resale market aren’t as outrageous as you might imagine, they are still way beyond what a sane person would pay.

You can outfit your family room with a ridiculous HDTV for significantly less than the average ticket price for the big game. Not to mention the fact that you can invite all your friends over to watch with you and scoff down as much homemade buffalo chicken dip as you want.

Continue on to tackle our top Super Bowl HDTV deals…

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VIZIO Smart 240Hz LED 4K UHDTVs: 50-inch $800 (Reg. $1,000), 55-inch $1,000 (Reg. $1,400)

Update (12/6 6:30am): Amazon has matched the price on the VIZIO 55-inch 4K for $999.99 with free scheduled delivery. Additionally, they’ve dropped the price of the 50-inch 4K version to $799.99, which is an all-time low as well.

Best Buy offers the VIZIO P-Series 55-inch (P552UI-B2) Smart 240Hz 4K LED UHDTV for $999.99 shipped. That’s a savings of $400 off the regular price, $349 better than Amazon and the lowest that we’ve ever seen it go for. Over at Amazon this UHDTV is rated 4/5 stars by over 207 reviewers.

This VIZIO 4K UHDTV features 4x the resolution of 1080p displays, 64 active LED zones, a 240Hz refresh rate and five HDMI inputs. Additionally, it has 802.11ac wireless for smart functionality with Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora.

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HDTVs: LG 60-inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma TV $499 (orig. $799), Samsung 65-inch Class LED HDTV $975 (orig. $1,200)

Update 12/29 3:40PM: The coupon for the LG TV has expired.

However, if you’re still in the market for a 60-inch Smart HDTV, Amazon has this Vizio for a low $799.88 shipped.

BuyDig has the LG 60-Inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV for only $499.99 shipped when you enter the code: POSTHOLIDAY at checkout. That’s $300 off the list price and the lowest we could find.

 

PC Richard and Son has the Samsung 65″ Class LED HDTV for a low $974.97 shipped. That’s $225 less than Amazon and the lowest price we’ve seen.

This HDTV has a 120Hz refresh rate, 1080p HD video, 2 HDMI inputs and it has smart features.

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Jared’s gift guide: The best media streamers to give for the holidays

Long gone are the days of a traditional movie renting experience. No longer do we have to travel for miles in the snow just to pick up a rental for movie night. Today we can scroll through the newest releases and watch them without leaving the couch. But if you’re like me, you still have people on your gift list stuck in the 1990’s, who are in desperate need of a digital wake up call.

Below, I have my favorite media streamers you still have time to give to people on your list.

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VIZIO 65-Inch 1080p 240Hz Smart LED HDTV: $1,000 shipped (Reg. $1,500)

Update (12/ 18 8:40am): Now backordered at Amazon, but still available from Best Buy.

Amazon offers the VIZIO 65-Inch 1080p 240Hz Smart LED HDTV (model M652i-B2) for $999.99 with free scheduled delivery. Prime members will save an additional $10. This 2014 VIZIO M-Series HDTV carries a list price of $1,500, but generally sells for around $1,300. Today’s price matches Black Friday as the best price we’ve ever seen.

You can find similarly sized HDTVs for less, but they won’t match the picture quality this model puts out. Also available from Best Buy. Over 500 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.1 out of 5 stars.

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LG 65-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV $699 w/ free in-store pick up (Reg. $900)

Update (12/10 4:45pm): Amazon has dropped its price on this LG HDTV to $718.97 with free scheduled delivery. This is just few cents under the Walmart home delivery mention below, the scheduled delivery is a nice bonus here.

Walmart offers the LG (65LB5200) 65-Inch 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV for $699 w/ free in-store pick up. That’s a savings of $200 off the regular price, $200 better than Amazon and the lowest that we can find it. If you choose to have it delivered to your home there will be a $20 shipping fee. Note: Walmart and Amazon both list this HDTV as having a 60Hz refresh rate, while Newegg lists it as 120Hz, LG does not provide this information via its website.

Over at Amazon this HDTV is rated 4/5 stars by nearly 40 customers.

Features:

  • Refresh Rate: 120Hz (Native)
  • Backlight: LED (Edge-Lit)
  • Inputs: 2 HDMI, 1 USB, 1 Component, 1 Composite (shared), 1 RF In, 1 Headphone Out

With your savings grab one of these highly-rated HDMI cables.

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HDTV roundup: Sony 40″ 1080p LED TV: $298, LG 40″ 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV: $699, more

As Black Friday approaches, We’re seeing more and more HDTV deals. We found the Sony (KDL40R380B) 40-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED TV for only $298 shipped (down from $350) from Amazon. We also found two other great 1080p HDTVs as well as a few 4K UHDTVs.

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Amazon announces its Black Friday gameplan and prices, new deals every 10 minutes

After sitting idly while its biggest competitors released Black Friday Ads and announced Pre-Black Friday Sales, Amazon has finally detailed its Black Friday 2014 plans.

Here’s how it shakes out:

Amazon will offer eight days of Black Friday deals, with new deals being added “as often as every ten minutes.” Additionally, Amazon will offer three Gold Box Deals of the Day on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.

Remember, Amazon Prime members will continue to have early access to select Lightning deals. If you aren’t a member than I recommend signing up for the free 30-day trial right now to lock in free 2-day shipping and exclusive offers throughout the holiday shopping season.

Continue on for the full press release and Amazon’s Black Friday prices for a range of HDTVs, Nest Learning Thermostat, Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale, and many home items:

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Sling Media SlingBox 350 live TV streamer for iPhone and iPad $82 shipped (orig. $180)

Update (11/21 10:45am) Amazon is now offering the Sling Media SlingBox live TV streamer $82.19 shipped. Digjungle via Amazon offers the Sling Media SlingBox 350 live TV streamer for 84.99 shipped. The 350 is also available direct from Amazon for $89.73. That’s a savings of up to $95 off the original list price and the lowest that we have ever…

HDTVs: Samsung 55″ 4K Smart UHDTV: $1,398 (Reg. $1,998), Samsung 51″ Plasma 1080p HDTV $550 (Reg. $600)

Update (11/12 1:00pm): Amazon has the Samsung 60-Inch 1080p 240Hz 3D Smart LED TV (model UN60H7150) for $1,297.99 shipped (orig. $2,200). The lowest price we’ve ever seen and better than Sears’ Black Friday pricing.

We found the Samsung (UN55HU6950) 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD 60Hz Smart LED TV for a low $1397.99 shipped from Amazon. That’s $600 off the list price and the lowest we’ve seen.

This Ultra HDTV has a refresh rate of 60Hz (Native); 240 Clear Motion Rate (Effective) and it has voice control & motion control (camera accessory sold separately). It also has 4 HDMI, 3 USB, 1 Component In, 1 Composite AV In inputs and it comes with a Smart Touch remote control.

We also found the Samsung 51″ Plasma 1080p 600Hz HDTV for a low $549.99 shipped from Best Buy. That’s $50 off the regular price, $100 less than Amazon, and the best price we could find.

The 600Hz refresh rate is best for general viewing, video games, action movies, and sports. It has 2 high-speed HDMI ports that deliver a full 1080p picture and digital surround sound.You may also want to check out the bonus deal of the day over at Amazon. It’s the Yamaha (YAS-93) Sound Bar with Dual Built-in Subwoofers and it’s half-off today only ($124.95).

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Best Buy’s 2014 Black Friday ad is out! Includes: Samsung 55″ 4K $900, iPad Air 2 $100 off, Beats Solo $80, much more


It doesn’t get much bigger than Best Buy on Black Friday for a tech lover. And with a little over 2 weeks to go before Black Friday 2014, we’ve got the holy grail in our hands. Just like Target, Best Buy has beat the Black Friday ad leakers to the punch by releasing its biggest deals of the holiday season right on the front page of its website.

The deals will kick-off in-store Thursday, November 24th at 5pm and Friday, November 25th at 8am, but the ad specifically notes that you’ll be able to shop all-day long online both days. Doorbusters include a 4K Samsung 55-inch UHDTV for $899.99, all iPad Air 2 models $100 off, and Beats By Dre Solo headphones for $80.

So without further delay, here are our top picks for Black Friday 2014 at Best Buy as well as a sneak peak at the early sale beginning November 20th:

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LG Smart LED HDTVs w/ webOS: 42-inch $425 shipped (Reg. $799), 50-inch $550 shipped (Reg. $1,099)

BuyDig via eBay Daily Deals offers discounts on LG’s LED Smart HDTVs with webOS in two sizes: 42-inch $424.99 shipped and 50-inch $549.99 shipped. Both deals mark the lowest prices we have ever seen. BuyDig is an authorized dealer with a feedback rating of 99.1% and both models include a 1-year limited USA warranty.

Both models offer full HD 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, built-in WiFi, and 3 HDMI connections, but webOS is the real standout feature of these TVs. avforums explains:

It’s a phrase that gets used far too often but in the case of LG’s new system it’s appropriate, Smart+ is a game changer. Thanks to the use of webOS, Smart+ is attractively designed, intuitive to use and very responsive. But more than that, it feels like an integral part of the television and not just an added on feature.

Rated 4.2 out of 5 stars from 434 Amazon reviewers.

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1080p HDTVs: Samsung 46″ LED $448, Samsung 51″ 3D Smart $1,398, more

 

Amazon has the Samsung 51-inch 1080P Plasma 3D Smart HDTV for $1,397.99 shipped. That’s a savings of nearly 50% off the original list price and the lowest that we could find for this highly-rated HDTV. The Samsung PN51F8500 features built-in WiFi, 600Hz refresh rate, and an ultra-slim profile with just 1.9 inches of depth.

Additionally, Amazon is offering Prime members an exclusive discount on a variety of VIZIO HDTVs and speaker systems. If you are not a Prime member, you can sign up for a free trial here. The VIZIO S5451w-C2 54-Inch 5.1 Home Theater Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Surrounds is available for $299.99 shipped. That’s a savings of $200 off the regular list price for this highly-rated speaker system.

If you are looking for something more economical, Sears has the refurbished 32-inch Vizio 720P HTDV for $202 shipped. This is the lowest price that we could currently find for this HDTV, which includes a one year manufacturer’s warranty.

With your savings, pick up some highly-rated HDMI cables to outfit your new TV.

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HDTVs: Samsung 60-inch 1080p Plasma $700, TCL 50-inch 4K $450, Seiki 39-inch 4K $284, much more

Sears offers the Samsung 60-inch 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV (model PN60F5300) for $699.99 with free shipping. The discounted price will show up once you begin the checkout process. That’s $100 below its current street price and only $50 more than Newegg is charging for it in refurbished condition.

You’ll enjoy a stunning, 1080p HD viewing experience that’s enhanced by our Real Black Panel, 600Hz Subfield Motion and Wide Color Enhancer Plus. Clear Image Panel delivers striking contrasts between deep black levels and bright whites while 600Hz Subfield Motion captures the crisp detail of high-speed action. Wide Color Enhancer Plus expands the color range to capture every vibrant hue, just as the director intended.

Nearly 100 Amazon reviewers rate it 4.2 out of 5 stars.

Additionally, Tiger Direct has the Seiki 39″ LED 4K 120Hz (SE39UY04) for $339, coupon code MUY142069 brings it down to $299 shipped. You can save an additional $15 by entering your e-mail address here, then follow the discounted link to the television. After adding to your cart, apply the aforementioned coupon code to bring your order down to $284 shipped.

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Google Chromecast streaming media player (refurb) $25 shipped (Reg. $35)

Update (9/22 3:00pm): If you’re in the market for a 4TB cloud drive, you can pick up one at Amazon for $180 and get a Chromecast free with your purchase.

Update (9/22 10:15am): Staples has a brand new Chromecast for $30 today. If you’re interested in two Chromecasts, Staples is offering a pair of them for $50 shipped. Simply add two Chromecasts to your cart and apply code 86128.

Groupon is once again offering the manufacturer refurbished Google Chromecast streaming media player for $25 shipped. That’s $10 or 29% under regular price and matching the lowest we’ve seen on a refurb that has been tested and approved by Google.

With Chromecast you can wirelessly send videos and web content from Android, iOS and Mac/PC devices to your HDTV using your home Wi-Fi network. It supports content from Netflix, YouTube, HBO GO, Hulu Plus, Pandora, Google Play Movies and TV, Google Play Music, Chrome and more.

This refurb comes with a one year warranty from Google, and a 3.9/5 star rating from over 21,000 Amazon customers where it sits as the #1 Best Selling Electronics item. With your savings, you can get some deep discounts on music and movies in our media roundups.

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HDTVs bundled w/Dell eGift Cards: Samsung 65″ Smart HDTV + $250 GC $1,298 ($2,100 value), more

Dell is offering already discounted name brand HDTVs along with eGift cards you can use on your next online purchase. They have a bunch of TVs to choose from, so we narrowed down the list to the following best deals:

Each eGift card shows up after you add the TV to your cart and it gets emailed to you 10 to 20 days from the ship date.

Not sure what to do with your extra cash from Dell? Why not invest in a game console. Dell also has all the latest and best game titles too.

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