A new all-time low makes Apple Watch Series 8 a steal at just $225. It comes joined by a trio of Alpine CarPlay receivers from $300, as well as BundleHunt’s macOS apps sale from $1. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break.
Apple Watch Series 8 land at best prices from $225
The new Apple Watch Series 9 has been officially revealed, and the results are, well, underwhelming. If you’re squinting a little too hard to see the difference between Apple’s latest and greatest and last year’s model, then it’s probably worth just going with the Apple Watch Series 8. Luckily, Amazon is stepping in with some notable discounts that drop the now previous-generation wearable down to $225 for the 41mm model. Down from $399, you’re looking at $174 in savings alongside a new all-time low. It’s one of the first markdowns since back on Prime Day, which was also the only time we’ve seen it sell for less. Also getting in on the savings, 45mm GPS styles now start at $350. That’s down from $429 with much of the same second-best price status attached.
All eyes right now might be focused on the new Series 9 now it has begun shipping, but Apple Watch Series 8 still delivers plenty of features that make it a compelling upgrade over older models. Let alone as good of a place to start with closing your rings as ever before. Those sentiments are made better by the $90 discount landing today, especially considering just how little is new this time around. The whole device comes centered around an always-on display and backed by the S8 chip that enables the improved gyroscope and accelerometer tech that combines to offer crash detection. On top of being able to monitor overnight sleep, there’s an onboard temperature sensor to go alongside ECG capabilities, blood oxygen monitoring, and stats on all of your other daily exercise.
Alpine’s iLX-507 Wireless CarPlay Receiver sees $100 discount
Crutchfield is now discounting a trio of Alpine CarPlay recievers to some of the best prices yet. Shipping is free across the board. A favorite has the Alpine iLX-507 Receiver at $649.95. This is $100 off the usual $750 price tag and marking a new all-time low. It’s one of the first chances to save, too, and comes matched over at Best Buy. Bringing CarPlay to your ride, this Alpine receiver not only supports a wired connection, but also a wireless interface between your iPhone 15 and the car. It sports a 7-inch touchscreen display with support for a rear-view camera input. We walked away impressed in our hands-on review.
Alongside the Alpine iLX-507 above, there’s also a pair of other CarPlay receivers on sale. These are seeing much of the same $100 discounts, with some added savings arriving on the most affordable of the batch. The big downside to these are that you’re ditching the wireless CarPlay support found on the lead model, while still bringing Apple’s recently-upgraded in-car experience to your ride – and for less, too!
- Alpine iLX-407: $450 (Reg. $550)
- Alpine iLX-W650: $300 (Reg. $450)
BundleHunt’s sale has over 40 macOS apps from $1
Techtober is in full swing and the folks over at BundleHunt are now taking that as the perfect opportunity to debut a new Epic Fall macOS Bundle sale. As one of the best promotions we’ve seen this year, there are over 40 different apps to choose from, all starting at just $1. The whole catalog arrives with support for macOS Sonoma and comes with lifetime access. That makes this a perfect time to score some top-rated picks to elevate your workflow or score some new software for your new M2 MacBook and more. Head below for a few details on our top picks or dive into the entire sale here.
Save on Razer’s Kishi V2 iPhone gamepad grips with USB-C or Lightning
Amazon is now discounting the Razer Kishi V2 iPhone Gamepad Grip in both Lightning and USB-C form-factors. The savings start with the Lightning model at $80, which lands from the usual $100 going rate to mark the second-best price to date at 20% off. It comes joined by the USB-C version at $90, also down from $100 and marking one of its first discounts. Each one will work with iPhone, so whether you’re rocking one of the just-released iPhone 15 series or still have a previous-generation 14 model or older, you’ll be able to pick out which version of Kishi V2 gamepad is compatible with your device.
Whether you’re looking to step up the Apple Arcade experience or take advantage of more ergonomic gameplay for diving into Genshin Impact, Among Us, and Call of Duty Mobile, Razer’s Kishi V2 controller grip is a must. Relying on either a Lightning port or USB-C connection that deliver passthrough charging and an adjustable design, these are compatible with a wide variety of handsets including the latest from Apple like iPhone 15, whether you’re rocking the 15 Pro Max or one of the smaller handsets. You can get a closer look in our hands-on review from back when we took a look at what’s new with the experience last September.
LG’s unique 16:18 DualUp USB-C Monitor now starts from $497
Amazon is now offering the LG 28-inch DualUp Monitor for $497. This is down from the usual $597 price tag and matching the all-time low. It’s $100 off, and the first discount since back in August where it landed at the all-time low for the first time. The new LG DualUp Monitor comes centered around a 28-inch panel that is effectively just a pair of 1440p display stacks on top of each other. Straight out of the 1990s, the vertical form-factor comes backed by a unique 16:18 aspect ratio. It has dual HDMI 2.0 ports, as well as a USB-C slot that makes this ideal for MacBooks – especially thanks to its 90W power delivery capabilities.
Best trade-in deals
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