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Monday, June 26, 2017 last update: 2:00pm (CDT)

Amazon.com - Amazon Echo for $130
Amazon changed the price of the Amazon Echo to $130 from now through July. Normally, it sells for $150 to $180.

Available in Black or White.

This price change is likely in response to competition (Google Home sells for $129), so this could turn into a permanent price cut since Amazon has s reputation of slashing prices in response to competition.

The Amazon Echo is a voice-operated speaker. It can play music, make calls, give sports scores and weather, make shopping lists, check flight status, and order an Uber pickup.

The Echo can link to home-automation devices in your home, providing voice-control to those devices. For example, if you have:
- Philips Hue Smart Light Bulbs and Lamps, you can turn on/off Hue lights with your voice.
- Belkin Wemo Smart Power Outlets, you can turn on/off appliances with your voice.
- Plum Lightpad Wifi Light Switches, you can turn on/off those light switches in your home with your voice. For example, say, "Alexa, turn on the kitchen lights" when without finding the light switch when carrying groceries into your home.
- If you got the Honeywell Wifi Thermostat deal for $125 through Ebay last month, the Alexa can control your home temperature with your voice.
- Control any other current or future home automation device that supports Echo.
How does the Amazon Echo compare to Google Home? A CNet article goes into details, but here is our take:
- If you already have Chromecast built-in to your TV or a Google Chromecast device, Google Home can use your voice to play music and videos on your TV.
- If you want better access to the web, including personalized daily briefing of news, events, traffic, and your calendar, Google Home may work better for you.
- If you have a Honeywell Wifi thermostat, an Insteon home automation hub, or home automation device with Echo (but not Google Home) support, the Amazon Echo may be a better choice. Amazon Echo currently has better home automation support than Google Home.
- Amazon Echo plays music through Amazon Prime Music, a service included with Amazon Prime. If you have Prime, the Echo can play unlimited commercial-free music in your home. Google Home plays music through Google Play Music and YouTube Music (free with ads, or ad-free with YouTube Red). Both can also play music through Spotify, Pandora, TuneIn, and others.
Same-day pickup of the Amazon Echo is available from Best Buy, Staples, and Home Depot. Google Home is also available at those stores for the same price, if you choose to compare.

Friday, June 23, 2017

Amazon.com - Schlage Keypad Entry Door Lock for $70 to $93
(expired)

Schlage FE595 CAM 619 ACC Camelot Door Lock with Keypad Entry. Depending on the color you choose, the price ranges from $70 for Satin Nickel, to $93 for Antique Pewter.

Normally over $100. This door lock has mostly positive reviews.

Some door locks have larger keypads, remote locking/unlocking, and other features. However, be sure to read the reviews of electric door locks before buying one.

Some electric door locks have poor reliability and security. The moving parts can break unless the mechanisms are built well. Some can be easy for thieves to break with a paper clip, as shown in this video of a Yale lock.

The Schlage does have mostly positive reviews, and until other more sophisticated electric door locks come into the mainstream, the Schlage brand seems to be one of the best today.

Thursday, June 22, 2017

Amazon.com - Steam Link for $15
Steam Link takes your computer's video and streams it to a TV in your home. So, it can turn your PC into a game console system.
- Connect the Steam Link to your home network and your TV.
- Use your own keyboard, mouse, and wireless gamepad. Compatible with a Playstation 4 wireless controller and other game controllers.
- Uses your PC's powerful processor and graphics card.
- Plays games purchased through Steam, where games are often a lot cheaper than Playstation and Xbox games.
Steam Link normally sells for $50.

Also available directly through Steam's website for the same price. If you need a controller, Steam is bundling a Steam Controller with Steam Link for $45.

The Steam Link has:
- Ethernet port, used to get your get the video and audio from your PC over the local network.
- 3 USB ports, for connecting a keyboard, a mouse, and controllers.
- Bluetooth, for connecting wireless controllers.
- HDMI output. Connect to your TV for video and sound, or through an A/V Receiver's HDMI "pass through" to get 5.1 surround sound with your video.
The reviews are mostly positive, with some people saying the audio or video needs to be reset after constant game playing. While it comes with this annoying flaw, $15 still seems like a great value if you already invested a lot of money into a 3D graphics card in your PC and would like to play a game on your TV.

Friday, June 16, 2017

Amazon.com - Amazon Dash Wand for $20, Includes $20 Credit With Prime
Amazon Dash Wand With Alexa is $20 for Amazon Prime Members only.

Once you register Dash Wand, a $20 credit will appear in your shopping cart the next time you buy items that say "sold by Amazon."

Thursday, June 15, 2017

Amazon.com - Black & Decker Cordless Drill for $34.50

Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Amazon.com - 4 Slice Toaster for $30
Stainless steel with black knobs. Other stainless steel toasters normally sell for at least $40.

For a similar deal, Target is selling a Sunbeam 2-Slice Toaster for $11.70, or 2-Slice Stainless Steel & Black Toaster for $15.30 when using their 10% discount with in-store pickup.

Monday, June 12, 2017

Amazon.com - 1 Year of Speedtalk Mobile GSM for $60
Any combination of:
- 250 MB of data per month, or
- 250 minutes talk, or
- 250 text messages
You get 250 units each month which apply toward data, minutes, and text. For example, talk for 50 minutes and use 200 MB of data in a month.

If you use your phone to send and receive email and navigate with Maps daily, you could easily spend 150 to 250 MB in a month. If you stream music or videos, 250 MB will not be enough.

The SIM card works with an "unlocked" GSM phone within the US. If you're not sure whether your phone is unlocked, call your current mobile provider (or the most recent mobile provider you had on that phone).

Monday, June 5, 2017

Amazon.com - Oral-B Genius Pro Rechargeable Toothbrush for $120
(expired)

Oral-B Genius Pro 8000 Rechargeable Electric Toothbrush for $120. Normally $155. Includes 3 brush heads and a travel case with extra USB port. Has 6 modes for brushing, visible pressure indicator, and lets you know where you brushed.

For a similar deal, a Oral-B Pro 3000 Electric Toothbrush is selling for $52.30 at Walmart.com. It appears to be a nearly identical toothbrush, except bundled with a different charger, no carrying case, 3 brush modes (instead of 6), and 1 included brush head.

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Amazon.com - Foam Roller for $16 to $41
Foam rollers are a good way to stretch your body's muscles and joints to improve range of motion and help fight off joint pain.

Deals on the list include:
- Half foam roller for $16.10 (Camo color only).
- Full size foam roller for $33 (Black and Pink only).

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Amazon.com - 8 Huge Rolls of Bounty Paper Towels for $14.15
Price is $16.15, and press "Clip $2 Coupon" under the price to get it for $14.15.

Under $15 is not a great price since big box stores like Sam's Club should have similar deals. Some online stores like this one have the same price, and Staples had a similar deal last week. However, Amazon Prime subscribers would enjoy the free delivery.

Amazon.com - Panasonic Nose Trimmer for $11.25
Panasonic Ear and Nose Hair Trimmer for $11.25. Normally about $19.

Monday, May 29, 2017

Amazon.com - Looney Toones Collection on Blu-Ray for $15
Loony Tunes Platinum Collection Volume 1 on Blu-Ray (3 discs) for $14.82. Normally about $25.

Saturday, May 27, 2017

Amazon.com - 133-Piece Furniture Pads for $8
Various sizes of wood floor protectors for furniture for $7.76 today.

Friday, May 26, 2017

Amazon.com - Portable Battery Charger for $12 to $16

RavPower 6,700mAh Portable Charger	Weighs 5.5 ounces	$12 with code O7ZUNY3V
RavPower 10,400mAh Portable Charger	Weighs 8.48 ounces	$16 with code RAV10400
RavPower 12,000mAh Portable Charger	Weighs 11.7 ounces	$16 with code 12000AMZ

Each are available in black or white.

These can keep a phone or tablet charged while on-the-go. Attend a concert, trade show, sporting event, or fly on a plane without worrying whether your phone will run out of battery.

A regular iPhone 5, 6, and 7 have between 1,500 and 2,000 mAh battery capacity, so a fully charged 6,700mAh charger can revive and fill an iPhone's battery at least three times.

8.5 ounces is about a half pound, about the maximum we feel comfortable carrying in a pocket, purse, or bag.

According to RavPower, these products include a 30 month warranty (2.5 years) when you register the product. They also cover the shipping if the product needs replacement with 6 months.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Amazon.com - Steam Link for $20
Steam Link helps turn your PC into a game console system, and lets you play games purchased through Steam. When the box is connected to your home network, Steam Link links your HDTV with your PC and game controllers.

Steam Link normally sells for $50. It does not include a game controller, but is compatible with wired and wireless Xbox gamepads, Playstation gamepads, and other gamepads.

A modern PC with a good graphics card will be more powerful than any Xbox or Playstation console system. Also, games can be cheaper to buy, especially during Steam's semi-annual sale that usually occurs around January and July.

Amazon.com - Logitech Deals
Great prices on some Logitech input devices, including:
- Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum Wired and Wireless Gaming Mouse for $75. BestBuy.com has also matched Amazon's $75 price, with same-day in-store pickup available. Normally sells for over $110. This looks like an excellent mouse.
- Logitech MX Master Wireless Mouse for $60. Available in 2 colors. Normally $70. The mouse is a little too bulky for our taste, but this is one of Logitech's most popular mice.
- Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Mouse for $48. Available in 2 colors. Normally about $60. Works on most surfaces, and designed to be portable.
- Logitech G13 Programmable Gameboard with LCD Display for $39. Normally at least $50. It is designed for games, but as one reviewer writes, this can help productivity. Program the keys as macros to automate functions in your apps, such as applying Photoshop filters.
- Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard and Cradle for Tablets and Smartphones for $21. Normally about $40.
- Logitech C920 HD 1080p Webcam for $50. Normally at least $58.
- Logitech Z523 2.1-Speaker System for $50. Normally $80.
- Logitech MK235 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse for $15

Monday, May 22, 2017

Amazon.com - Eufy RoboVac 11 for $150
Eufy RoboVac 11 Self-Charging Robotic Vacuum Cleaner for hard floor and thin carpet for $150 today. Most other similar robotic vacuums sell for $200 to $280.

Friday, May 19, 2017

Amazon.com - Under Armour Sale
(expired)

Sale on Under Armour T-Shirts, Shoes, Shorts, Sandals, and Tank Tops.

Sunday, May 14, 2017

Amazon.com - Coleman Camping/Outdoor Sale
Coleman camping and outdoor items are on sale today, including folding chairs for $18, sleeping bags for $20, and a 3-person tent for $35.

Amazon.com - Wifi Range Extender for $20
The reviews are mixed, but a good value since it normally sells for about $35.

Friday, May 12, 2017

Amazon.com - Anker Bluetooth Wireless Speaker for $19 or $45
Anker makes good quality mobile electronics. The following are on sale:
- Anker Soundcore Mini Bluetooth Speaker for $19. Normally $30.
- Anker Soundcore Sport XL Outdoor Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker for $45. Normally $60.
Portable Bluetooth speakers wirelessly connect to phones and tablets, and provide loud sound at the pool, beach, park, and work desk.

Sunday, May 7, 2017

Amazon.com - Ooma Telo Home Phone Device for $64
(expired)

Ooma Telo Free Home Phone Service device for $63.35 with free shipping. Normally about $79.

The Ooma provides its own Voice-over-IP phone service, free of charge after buying their device.

Many people like the Ooma, but we chose OBi instead. The Ooma works on its own service, whereas the OBi can work with Google Voice. Google Voice provides a variety of free phone features, such as ringing all your phones when someone calls, voice-to-text voicemail, and integrates nicely with Google's services. The OBi can also add other voice-over-IP services as well, such as business phone services and E911 emergency call support.

The Ooma is far easier to set up, though. If you like simplicity, go with the Ooma. If you want more flexibility and lower cost, we recommend the OBi coupled with a free Google Voice account.

Saturday, May 6, 2017

Amazon.com - Portable Battery Charger for $12 and $16
- RavPower 6,700mAh Palm-Sized Portable Battery Charger for $12 when applying code O7ZUNY3V at checkout ($15 before coupon). Weighs 5.5 ounces.
- RavPower 12,000mAh Portable Battery Charger for $16 when applying code 12000AMZ at checkout ($22 before coupon). Weighs 11.7 ounces.
Choose a color before adding one to the cart.

A fully charged 6,700mAh portable battery can recharge an iPhone 7 battery (or similar phone) about 2 times. The 12,000mAh has almost double the battery capacity and 2 USB ports for recharging 2 people's phones at once.

According to RavPower, these products include a 30 month warranty (2.5 years) when you register the product. They also cover the shipping if the product needs replacement with 6 months.

We use a similar RavPower 10,400mAh and love it. The charger is helpful when traveling and attending events outside of homes and offices where power outlets are not handy.

Friday, May 5, 2017

Amazon.com - Up to 40% Off of Jewelry
Remember, Mother's Day is coming soon (May 14).

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Amazon.com - Black & Decker Hand Vacuum for $20
Black & Decker Hand Vacuum for $20. Available in 6 different colors. Normally sells for $30.

Tuesday, May 2, 2017

Amazon.com - Hasbro's Twister Game for $10, Jenga $10, Connect 4 $9
- Hasbro's Twister game is on sale for $10.35.
- Hasbro's Jenga game is on sale for $10.30.
- Hasbro's Connect 4 game is on sale for $8.77.
- Hasbro's Sorry! game is on sale for $8.77.
- Hasbro's Battleship game is on sale for $12.
Free shipping with Prime, or free with a $35+ Amazon order.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Amazon.com - Refurbished Acer 14" Chromebook for $186
Refurbished (not new) Acer 14-inch Chromebook with 4GB RAM, 32GB flash storage, Celeron N3160, and Chrome OS for $186. Includes a 90-day warranty. Normally sells for $299 new.

Amazon.com - Saucony Excursion TR10 Trail Running Shoe for $35
Saucony Trail Running Shoes, available for woman and men, for $35. Normally $50.

Sunday, April 30, 2017

Amazon.com - 62-Pack of Cascade Dishwasher Detergent Pods for $8.25
(expired: sold out)

62-pack of Cascade ActionPacs Dishwasher Detergent for $13.24 with "Subscribe & Save", and press "Clip $5 Off Coupon" under the price to get it for $8.25. Normally about $15 to $20.

You must select "Subscribe & Save" for the $5 coupon to work. Shipping is free on this order.

Beware. Amazon will automatically re-order your purchase, at the full non-coupon price, every so often until you cancel. You can (and probably should consider) cancel the Subscribe & Save soon after your order ships. To do this,
1. Wait up to a week for your "Subscribe & Save" order to ship.
2. Click here to view your current Subscribe & Save subscriptions.
3. Click on the Cascade dishwashing detergent.
4. Click "Cancel subscription"
If you forget to do it, expect your credit card to be charged when they automatically re-order this product on the date shown.

These are prepacked detergent packs which dissolve when placed in the dishwasher's detergent slot for a wash. We use this in our dishwasher, and they work pretty well.

Thursday, April 27, 2017

Amazon.com - Maine Woods Men's Ryan Sandals for $13 to $14
6pm.com is selling Main Woods Men's Ryan Sandals for around $13 to $14 depending on the foot size. Normally at least $16.

Friday, April 21, 2017

Portable Battery Charger Deals:
- RavPower 6,700mAh Portable Battery Charger for $12 from Amazon with code O7ZUNY3V . The coupon code is valid on the Black, White, and Pink models.
- RavPower 10,400mAh Portable Battery Charger for $16 from Amazon with code RAV10400 . Choose either Black or White. We bring ours when out all day, to keep our devices charged when no USB/electrical outlet is handy. This is especially helpful when flying on an airplane or attending a show/meeting/concert, where a phone running out of battery can cause problems.
- RavPower 12,000mAh Portable Battery Charger for $16 from Amazon with code 12000AMZ .
- RavPower 26,800mah Portable Battery Charger for $60 from Amazon with code RAVPB058 .
Be sure to enter the coupon code during checkout, before committing your order. Coupon entry is either on the page that asks for your credit card information, or on the final checkout page.

Amazon.com - 100-Pack of AA Batteries for $16.52

Amazon.com - Hair Straightener for $22.50
Hair Straightener Brush for $22.50. Available in 4 colors.

Monday, April 17, 2017

Amazon.com - Garmin Nuvi 57LM for $80
Garmin Nuvi 57LM GPS Navigator for $80 with free shipping. Normally about $95 to $150. Includes lifetime map updates (some other Garmin devices do charge a subscription fee to download map updates).

It's no secret companies like Garmin are getting crushed by Google Maps, Apple Maps, Waze, and other phone navigation apps. There are still some big advantages to using a dedicated GPS navigator:
- Works separately than your phone, so making/receiving calls does not affect navigation.
- No cell signal needed to navigate the maps. Garmin only needs to see the sky (so it won't work in tunnels), but will work in areas that have weak or no cell signal.
- Longer battery life than navigating on a phone. This should give at least 10 hours of navigation on battery, when not plugged in to your car's electrical outlet.
- Cheaper than buying an iPhone or Android phone.
- Bigger screen and easier to mount on the windsheild than most smartphones.
The biggest disadvantages of this Garmin model:
- Lack of traffic updates. Some Garmin models can help you avoid traffic delays, but even those may not work as well as Waze and Google Maps.
- Includes North America maps only. If you travel overseas, you will need to leave your Garmin behind.

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Amazon.com - Samsung Curved 43" 4K HDTV for $525
Samsung 43-inch LED-backlit LCD Curved 4K 2160p HDTV for $525 today. Normally $850.

Friday, April 14, 2017

Amazon.com - Virtual Reality Headset for $14
Generic brand virtual reality headset for $40 with free shipping, and code TA9JX297 applies $26 off during checkout.

It adjusts to fit phones by Apple, Samsung, Google and Android smartphones.

Enter the promo code during checkout. It's located either on the final checkout page, or on the same page you enter a credit card number.

You get what you pay for. While most people say it works fine, some reviewers say it is made of cheap material.

Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Amazon.com - Sale on Sandisk Memory Products
(expired)

Sale on some Sandisk memory products, including:
- Sandisk Ultra II 250GB SSD for $80
- Sandisk Ultra 128GB MicroSD Memory Card for $33. MicroSD cards can increase the storage of some non-Apple mobile phones and tablets.
- Sandisk Cruzer 64GB USB Flash Drive for $13.

Saturday, April 8, 2017

Amazon.com - Sale on Greenworks Lawn Care Tools
Amazon is having a sale on GreenWorks lawn care products, including a lawn mower for $259 (normally $300+), a hedge trimmer for $38 (normally $60+), and a chainsaw for $45 (normally $65+).

The lawn mower includes a battery and charger, but the other products on the list do not. They have a battery charger on sale for $25, but the batteries do sell separately for at least $60.

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Amazon.com - Philips Sonicare Flexcare Rechargeable Toothbrush for $100
(expired)

Philips Sonicare Flexcare Platinum Electric Rechargeable Toothbrush in Grey for $100 today. Normally about $145.

Amazon.com - Panasonic 3-Handset Cordless Phone System for $50
(expired)

Panasonic 3-Handset Cordless Phone System for $50 today. Normally about $80.

We have two sets of similar Panasonic cordless phones, and absolutely love them. They are lightweight, have good range and sound quality, and work quite well with home phone service or a Voice-over-IP device like OBi.

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Amazon.com - $10 Digital Credit When Opening an Amazon Cash Account With $50
Amazon Cash works like store credit that you can apply at participating stores. At this time, only a small group of stores are participating, but CVS and Speedway are on the list.

If you fund your Amazon Cash account with $50, Amazon will give you $10 in "digital credit" that can apply toward purchases at the Amazon Appstore, Kindle books, digital video, digital music, and digital games. This would certainly be a better deal if your $10 could apply at the store you are spending $50 at, but still could be a good deal for someone who regularly shops at CVS Pharmacy and Speedway and wants something for free.

Saturday, April 1, 2017

Amazon.com - Small Backpack for $11.21
Dakine Range Backpack for $11.21 in Black only. Normally sells for at least $20.

Friday, March 31, 2017

Ecobee.com - Ecobee3 Wifi Thermostat for $199
Ecobee3 Wifi Thermostat just dropped in price to $199 everywhere, including Ecobee.com, BestBuy.com, and others. Normally sold for $220 to $250 before this price drop.

In head-to-head comparisons between the Ecobee and Nest, many reviewers like the Ecobee better.

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Amazon.com - 40% Off of Merrell Shoes
(expired)

For today, Amazon has 40% off of some Vibram Merrell shoes. We love our Merrell shoes for running, working out, and wearing in a casual work environment.

Unlike most shoes which have thick bottom padding, Merrell shoes are more of a "minimalist" style. They are flexible and fit more like a glove. It's not the kind of shoe many people may prefer, but we found them to give a healthier posture. Shoes with padding train your foot and posture to rely on padding. Here is an article on this.

If you are looking for cheap shoes, Target is selling Men's Skechers Sport Shoes for $18.