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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

Last Call Updates:

Apple 12-inch MacBook 1.1GHz/8GB/256GB (2015): $900 shipped (Orig. $1,299, Tax in NJ only)

• FREE ebook: ‘Mobile Security: How to Secure, Privatize, and Recover Your Devices’ ($27 value)
• The Thin Ice wearable cools your body in hopes of burning an additional 1,000 calories per day
• iMac 17-inch Core 2 Duo Computer (Refurb) $110 shipped (Reg. $200)
• Green Deals: Solar 8000mAh Battery Pack $11, Philips 65W LED Flood Light $5, more
• Home: NuWave’s best selling convection oven $93 (Reg. $120), more
• Sports/Fitness: Tackle Tek Nomad Lighted Backpack $117 (Reg. $140+), more

Amazon Gold Box – Logitech keyboards & mice up to 50% off: Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $25, more

iPhone 6/s/Plus, 5/s/SE & Android case sale in a variety of colors/styles from $2 shipped

OtterBox iPhone 6/6s Plus Symmetry Series Phone Case (Various Colors): $12 shipped

Smartphone Accessories: 1byone 3100mAh Battery Case for iPhone 6/s $16 Prime shipped (Reg. $25), more

Protect your MacBook (all models) with these highly-rated felt cases/sleeves from $4 Prime shipped

Get a $50 iTunes Gift Card for $40 delivered via email from PayPal (20% savings)

Apple 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro (newest version) 2.7GHz/8GB/256GB $1,200 shipped (Reg. $1,499)

App Store Free App of the Week: Camera Plus w/ AirSnap goes free for the first time in months (Reg. $2)

Grand Theft Auto iOS Sale: Liberty City Stories $3, China Town Wars $3, San Andreas $4, more

Star Wars Mac Games 50% off Sale: Jedi Academy $5, KOTOR $10, The Force Unleashed $10, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

Audio-Technica ATH-M30x Headphones + $30 Vudu Credit & 3-mo. Rhapsody Service: $50 shipped (~$93 value)

• Inateck Ultra Slim 4-Port Portable Aluminum USB 3.0 Hub $5 Prime shipped (Orig. $13)
• LG 27-inch 1080p IPS LED Monitor w/ HDMI input: $179 shipped, more
• Wired w/ digital access + Popular Science magazine bundle for $8 shipped (Reg. $25+ value)
• DJI Phantom 3 Advanced Quadcopter Drone w/ 2.7K HD Camera: $599 shipped (Reg. $799)
• Daily Deals: Car Jump Starter and Power Bank $45, 2-pack USB Desk Lamps $15, more
• Games/Apps: Terraria $12, free Minecraft skins, iOS freebies, more
• Keep your wine fresh w/ this 4-pack of bottle stoppers for $6 Prime shipped (Reg. $8)
• Taste the Rainbow! 30-Pack Skittles/Starburst Box for $18 Prime shipped (Reg. up to $30)

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

LifeProof iPhone 6/s FRĒ waterproof case (multiple colors): $40 Prime shipped (Orig. $80)

Charge your iPhone 6/s on-the-go w/ this RAVPower 3000mAh 2A MFi Battery Case for $24 Prime shipped (Reg. $36)

Anker 3-ft reinforced Lightning cable (multiple colors): $8 Prime shipped (Reg. $10)

Samsung Smart HDTVs: 55-inch 4K 3D Curved $1,375 (Reg. $1,800), more

• Nike extra 20% off clearance: Free 5.0 Running Shoes (five colors) $64 (Reg. $80), more
• Golfsmith gift cards 20% off: $50 for $40, $100 for $80 with free email delivery
• Burt’s Bees Basic 3-item Face Care Kit for $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $24)
• Sony’s powerful 154W AirPlay and Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for $329 shipped (Reg. $500+)
• Fashion: Sperry surprise 30% off sale- Men’s shoes starting at $28 shipped, much more
• Amazon Prime Member Exclusive: free 4-month subscription for top print magazines
• Here’s our first look at the new Battlefield 1 gameplay
• Green Deals: Tegu Natural Magnetic Block Sets from $9 Prime shipped, more
• How To: Save a significant amount of money on your next Walt Disney World vacation
• Mackie CR4 50W Creative Reference Monitor Speakers for $115 shipped (Reg. $150)
• Hamilton Beach 800-watt Big Mouth Juice Extractor w/ 20 oz pitcher $41 (Reg. $59)
• Green Deals: Sun Joe 9A Electric Tiller & Cultivator $139 (Reg. $165+), more
• Spring Cleaning: the storage products you need for a perfectly organized closet
• Green Deals: TaoTronics six-pack of A19 LED Light Bulbs $20 (Reg. $25), more
• Poweradd Pilot P2 Compact 10000mAh Power Bank $10 (Reg. $22), more
• Pay what you want for 9 courses on pentesting and ethical hacking
• LG G5 Smartphone w/ 32GB flash GSM 4G LTE (factory unlocked): $575 (Orig. $650)
• Nexbit Robin, cloud-powered smartphone now $299 shipped (Reg. $399)
• One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers, UE’s Roll, is down to $50 shipped (Orig. $100)
• Harman Kardon Onyx Studio Wireless Bluetooth Speaker (Refurb) $59 shipped (Orig. $400)
• Bluesmart Smart Carry-On Suitcase connects to your iOS device for $319 (Reg. $400)
• Green Deals: WORX 32V 12-inch Cordless Electric Trimmer/Edger $100 (Reg. $125), more
• This 32-inch Sony 720p HDTV is perfect for your bedroom or office at $148 (Reg. $170+)

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

This Hybrid Tube Amp system for Raspberry Pi is ideal for DIY Audiophiles

Vans and Nintendo team up for epic new line of NES-themed sneakers

• NERF’s upcoming Terrascout RC Drone Blaster is going to be a menace in your home
• Straight out of Chicago, this mid-century modern Bluetooth stereo cabinet is beautiful
• Garmin goes classy with its new smartphone-connected vívomove fitness tracker
• Moog brings its $10,000 Model 15 synth to iPad and iPhone w/ new $30 app
• Erato’s Apollo 7 is the latest Kickstarter project with a goal of completely wireless earbuds
• SeeNote puts your iPhone notifications and smart home controls on an e-ink display
• Leica’s latest $6,000 digital camera drops the built-in display for a throwback look
• New MagicMount battery attaches magnetically to your iPhone or Android smartphone
• Triby is the first non-Amazon portable Bluetooth speaker with built-in support for Alexa
• The SteelSeries Apex M500 is a lean mechanical gaming keyboard w/ Cherry MX Red switches
• Dyson’s new Supersonic hair dryer will leave your hair healthy and wallet empty
• This LEGO Imperial Star Destroyer custom build is nearly 5-feet long
• The Hover drone uses a unique foldable carbon fiber design to keep its wings safe
• The new LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is everything we could’ve hoped for
• PICTAR’s vintage-inspired SLR camera accessory for iPhone

I’m old enough to have started writing on a typewriter – albeit, as a kid. I couldn’t imagine going back to one now, but there is something rather lovely about the sound and rhythm of the keys. For creative writing, I actually use an app that creates simulated typewriter sounds, simply because I find that puts me in the right mindset.

So when I spotted the Qwerkywriter on Kickstarter ages ago, I always meant to check it out. A recent post on 9to5Toys reminded me about it. From photos, I loved the look. My questions were whether it would look as good in real-life as it does in the photos, whether it would turn out to be a novelty or a serious keyboard – and whether it could possibly justify that $349 price-tag?

So yesterday I tried it out with my iPad, and today I’ve been using it with my Mac – including writing this review on it – in order to find out …