home : hot deals & information involving: Best Buy Tuesday, April 17, 2018
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- 2 Chromecasts for $50
2-pack of Google Chromecasts for $50 ($25 each).
They normally sell for $30 each.
The tiny hockey puck-looking device with an HDMI connector easily streams video to your TV from various apps like YouTube, Comedy Central, Netflix, HBO, Playstation Vue, and many others.
For a similar deal, you can get one Chromecast for $20 from Target via Google Express by applying free $15 off of a $35 Chromecast, and free shipping.
Saturday, April 14, 2018
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- 32" TV with Roku for $130 (expired)
Insignia 32-inch 720p TV with built-in Roku for $130 with free shipping.
A Roku normally sells for about $30, and since it's built-in, the Roku app can control the TV.
Similar TVs with Roku normally sell for about $160.
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- Crock-Pot 5-Quart Slow Cooker for $17.50
Same-day in-store pickup may be available, or free shipping applies to a $35+ order.
Similar slow cookers sell for about $29.
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- Small Microwave for $35 (expired)
Insignia (Best Buy's own brand) Microwave, 0.7 Cubic Foot size for $35 today.
Has a 10-inch glass turntable and 700-watt power, designed for a small kitchen or office.
Reviews are pretty good for the price.
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- Deals on Dynex Cables & Chargers
Best Buy stores and BestBuy.com are having a sale on Dynex cables, wall chargers, and battery chargers on this list.
Deals include:
Portable battery charger:
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- Google Daydream View for $50 (expired)
Google Daydream View is a virtual reality headset for smartphones, and is on sale for $49.50 today.
Available in Black, Coral, and Gray.
Normally sells for $99.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
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- Insignia 50" 1080p TV for $250
Insignia 50-inch 1080p TV for $250.
Also, Walmart is selling a Sceptre 50-inch 1080p TV for $240.
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- Toshiba 55" 1080p TV for $280
Toshiba (55L510U18) 55-inch 1080p TV has frequently been on sale for $300, but an even better sale price of $280 is available today.
The TV has over 150 positive reviews on BestBuy.com.
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- 2-Pack Power+USB Outlets for $15
Two-pack of Dynex Wall Outlets with 2 built-in USB charging ports for $15.
Note, this provides 2.4A of power output combined across both USB charging ports.
Since tablets, such as iPads, consume 2.4A of power when charging, you cannot charge a phone at the same time as a tablet.
There are other power+USB charging outlets that can charge a tablet and a phone at the same time, such as this one.
An electrician is required to install & replace electrical outlets like that.
A regular USB charger is a cheaper & easier alternative, like this one.
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- Logitech K830 Living Room Keyboard for $50
Normally about $59.
Meant for a home theater PC in a living room, since it's small, lightweight, and has a built-in touchpad.
Here is a video review.
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- Brother Inkjet Printer with Sheet-Fed Scanner for $40
Brother MFC-J485DW Inkjet Printer with built-in sheet-fed scanner for $40 with free shipping.
Has Ethernet and wifi connectivity, so any device in your home (including smartphones & tablets) can print to this printer.
Inkjet printers need ink replacement more often than laser printers, but fortunately, ink for this printer is fairly cheap.
Friday, February 16, 2018
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- TCL 55" 4K TV with HDR and Roku for $370
This deal is still available.
Good for:
Someone looking for a good value in a 55", without spending more than $400.
Someone who wants 4K with HDR.
HDR has better brightness and blacks than a regular TV.
Built-in Roku with 4K and HDR support.
Can stream movies, shows, and music directly on the TV.
Can fully control the TV with the Roku app on smartphones and tablets, including turning the TV on/off.
We owned this TV since December, and found it an excellent value.
While the HDR is sharp and a noticeable upgrade over 1080p, other TVs will have better HDR, yet they cost $600+.
Also, the TV feels like it was made with flimsy plastic.
Do not lift the TV with one person, or keep in a place where it can be bumped.
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- 4-Slice Toaster Oven for $20
Insignia 4-Slice Toaster Oven for $20 with in-store pickup.
Most 4-slice toaster ovens sell for at least $35.
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- 55" 1080p TV for $300, 50" 4K TV for $300
Toshiba 55-inch 1080p TV for $300 today.
Even though most stores are replacing 1080p TVs with 4K, this is still a great value since most TV broadcasts do 1080p or lesser quality.
Does not have Chromecast built-in, but you can add it for $35.
Toshiba 50-inch 4K TV with Chromecast for $300.
Chromecast lets you send video from most apps to your TV.
For example, click the "cast" button when playing videos from the YouTube, CBS, or NetFlix app on your mobile device.
In our opinion, the 55-inch 1080p screen is a better value for the extra 5 inches in size.
Most viewers seated 10-feet from the TV will not see a difference between 1080p and 4K, especially when watching TV shows and streaming movies which are 1080p & less.
We believe HDR, or high dynamic range, is the biggest reason to get a 4K TV.
An HDR TV will show brighter colors and deeper blacks, producing an image that looks stunning.
The above Toshiba 4K TV does not have true HDR, but a fake HDR according to AVS Forum.
So, we believe there is little reason to sacrifice screen size for better pixel resolution when the real benefits, the HDR, will not even be present with the Toshiba 4K TV.
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- Nike Store $50 Gift Card + $10 Best Buy Gift Card for $50
Pay $50 to get a $50 Gift Card to Nike Store (location lookup), and get a free $10 Best Buy Gift Card.
Sunday, February 11, 2018
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- 12-Pack of Batteries for $5.40, 48-Pack for $9
For today only, Best Buy is selling various packs of Alkaline batteries at a discount.
Deals on the list include:
12-Pack of 9-Volt Batteries for $5.39.
Useful to have extra on-hand when smoke detectors need their batteries replaced.
24-Pack of Insignia CR2032 Batteries for $10.
This special disc-shaped batteries work in certain watches, clocks, garage door openers, and other CR2032-compatible devices.
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- Logitech K400 Wireless Keyboard for $18
Logitech K400 Wireless Keyboard with Built-in Touchpad for $18.
The small wireless keyboard is designed for a living room PC.
Monday, February 5, 2018
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- 2 Blu-Ray Movies for $10, Free Shipping
Select 2 Blu-Ray movies from the list, and get both for $10 with free shipping.
High-definition movies on the list include: Rocky (1976), Taken (2008), The Terminator (1984), Die Hard (1988), Alien (1979), I, Robot (2004), Fantastic Four (2015), and others.
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- Insignia 50" 1080p TV for $250
Good value for a 50-inch TV since it has a decent screen with bright colors and 3 HDMI inputs.
Most of the hundreds of user-submitted reviews on BestBuy.com are positive.
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- TCL 55" 4K 2160p Smart TV with HDR for $370
The Superbowl is this Sunday, and if you are considering a new TV, this is probably the best deal around.
We bought this 55-inch TCL 4K TV with HDR during Black Friday, and love the value and image quality. Best Buy is selling this TV for $370, about the same price it was around Black Friday (normally about $450).
Good things about the TV:
HDR10 support.
Brights are brighter, and blacks are almost entirely black.
No gray tint when the TV is powered on, like most 1080p TVs have.
Even if you have no 4K (2160p) content, the HDR will produce a sharper image than a 1080p TV.
Here's an HDR explanation.
Built-in Roku with 4K support, lots of Roku apps available directly on the TV.
Also, the TV can be controlled entirely through the Roku app, including power on/off and TV settings.
Very thin design, with sleek edges.
Bad things about the TV:
The plastic edges feel flimsy.
Feels like the TV could break if bent during unboxing or moving.
So, keep the original box and packaging if you plan on moving sometime.
The HDR will not bad as good as $600+ TVs, but it's still quite impressive and is one of the only 55-inch TVs in the sub-$400 price range with HDR.
Here's a user review of the TV, and a professional review.
For more info on HDR, here's an article,and a video.
If $370 is out of your budget, a Insignia 55-inch 1080p TV is also on sale today for $300.
It also has great reviews.
If you're worried about the quality of a product from TCL, a brand you never heard of, there is also a sale on a Sharp 55-inch 4K TV for $400.
It also have Roku and HDR, according to the product details on their website.
Its reviews are not as good as the TCL, one of the best values from a more familiar brand.
Other Samsung, LG, Sharp, and Toshiba TVs are on sale, too.
Roku built-in to the TV (full 4K and HDR support).
Run Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, HBO, Vudu, and any Roku app directly on your TV.
With HDR, brights look brighter and darks look darker for a more realistic look.
This video demonstrates the upgrade from 1080p to 4K, with HDR being the real difference maker.
For more info on HDR, here's an article,and a video.
Most other 55-inch TVs with HDR cost $500 and up.
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- Sandisk 32GB SD Card $5
Normally about $12.
SD cards are commonly used in digital cameras, and not to be confused with MicroSD cards used in non-Apple mobile phones and tablets.
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- Samsung 58" 4K TV with HDR $550
Samsung UN58MU6100 58-inch 4K 2160p TV with HDR for $550.
Normally about $600.