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Wireless charging is great, but is it worth spending an extra $ 40 to get AirPods with a wireless charging case? Absolutely not.
Today, you don’t have to: For a limited time and while stocks last, Walmart offers it for $ 130, the lowest price I’ve ever seen and $ 29 below the normal price of AirPods with standard case. Read our review of Apple AirPods to learn more about the two versions.
Yes, there are numerous AirPod alternatives that cost less, many of them very good. But if you want AirPods, this is the deal to be hit.
Coincidentally, Amazon currently has the AirPods Pro for sale for $ 200, one of the biggest discounts since Black Friday. In addition to wireless charging, you get industry-leading active noise cancellation.
Read More: Upgrade your AirPods to wireless charging for just $ 20
Muson
Amazon seller: Mysound
Price: $ 13.49 with 15% off page coupon and promotional code J7NUUCBT
The Nintendo Switch is loved almost universally, but it lacks an important feature: support for Bluetooth audio. If you want audio privacy, you need to connect wired phones – or spend money on a Bluetooth adapter. Fortunately, there has rarely been a better deal with one of the latter.
It plugs into the USB-C port and offers ultra-low-latency audio for your favorite wireless headphones. It also allows for pass-through loading.
Many similar products sell for $ 25- $ 50, so this is a real deal.
WisFox
Amazon seller: Xigesi
Price: $ 16.80 with promo code GQ7IRF4Z
So did you buy a large monitor to accompany your laptop? You now need a mouse and keyboard to complete the “desktop PC” setup. If you are trying to do this cheaply, look no further. I rarely saw a combo like this with such a low price.
A single “nano” USB receiver (stored inside the battery compartment of the mouse) pairs the two devices to your computer, which means that the setup is simple plug-and-play: no Bluetooth monkeying.
You will only need a pair of AAA batteries for the keyboard and an AA for the mouse.
Mint Mobile
Cheapskate’s longtime favorite, Mint Mobile, charges $ 60 for the first three months on the 8 GB plan, then $ 105 for every three additional months on the same plan.
If you are a new customer, this starter kit guarantees the first three months for just $ 30. When you are finished, you can decide whether to continue or perhaps look at other options. If you can survive on less data, for example, and don’t mind paying six or even 12 months in advance, there are even cheaper plans available.
Read More: Cheap phone service: 8 affordable alternatives to the big 3
Dreametech
Amazon seller: Dreametech US
Price: $ 252 with promo code IMHFREQJ
Amazon is home to dozens of apparently similar cordless vacuum cleaners, some with even lower prices, but the Dreametech model offers some important advantages. To start, there is a small, clear status screen that shows the mode of operation, filter replacement reminders and so on.
It also has one of the best batteries you’ll find, capable of providing up to 70 minutes of battery life. You can recharge it directly using the AC adapter or attach it to the included wall / charger bracket.
Like many of them, the T20 converts between stick and hand configurations. However, the accessory for the latter is an electric rotating brush, not just a plastic tube. That makes it A lot of better to clean, say, stairs and rugs than other vacuum cleaners I’ve tried.
That said, I can’t talk about long-term reliability (I’ve only had it for about a week). Some customer reviews indicate possible problems in that department.
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