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104 'Retina' stories February 2012 - May 2016

9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard $25, iPhone cases $2, MacBook (2015) $900, more

Justin Kahn May 10 2016 - 9:36 am PT

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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

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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)

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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

New 21.5-inch iMac least repairable yet due to lack of RAM, hard drive upgradability

Jordan Kahn Oct 16 2015 - 7:03 am PT

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iFixit has performed its ritual teardown of Apple’s newly refreshed 21.5-inch iMac, and while the machine might be one of Apple’s best yet for specs on the low-end desktop, it gets its worst score ever when it comes to repairability.

Earlier this week Apple officially launched the refreshed entry-level 21.5-inch iMac alongside a new Retina 4K 21.5-inch iMac after upgrading its 27-inch model with the new display tech and refreshed internals last year.

While the previous generation iMacs had many of the same issues resulting in a low repairability score, iFixit notes that the new iMac has a number of the same downsides and then some…
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Apple planning to launch new 4K 21.5-inch iMac next week, iPad Pro in early November

Mark Gurman Oct 6 2015 - 10:34 am PT

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With September’s iPhone release in the rearview and the iPad Pro set for an early November launch, Apple is ready to add some new Mac hardware into its fall product line. Apple is currently planning to announce new 21.5-inch iMacs with 4K screens next week, according to multiple reliable sources. While the new computers are likely ready to begin showing up in stores as soon as Tuesday, October 13th, Apple will ramp up larger quantities for November, according to the sources, so finding one early on may be a slight challenge.

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App analytics data latest to suggest rumored iPad Pro resolution is 2732×2048

Benjamin Mayo Aug 19 2015 - 7:07 am PT

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Data from Appsee claims to have identified information regarding the as-yet-unannounced larger iPad Pro, expected to feature a display ranging between 12.3 and 12.9 inches. The app analytics firm says an iPad with identifier ‘iPad6,8’ appeared in its logs with a reported screen resolution of 2732×2048. Internally, the larger iPad models are referred to as J98 and J99. The resolution is especially notable as it was previously spotted within code for iOS 9. For comparison, the current iPad Air 2 has a screen resolution of 2048×1536 with a ‘iPad5,1’ model identifier.

The jump in pixels for both axis is substantial although somewhat expected given the screen will also be increasing in area by about 80%. AppSee says its logs indicate the device has been used to open several apps from the App Store. The company has also identified ‘iPhone 8,1’ and ‘iPhone8,2’ devices corresponding to the iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus.

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Here are all of iOS 9’s colorful new wallpapers for your iPhone

Zac Hall Aug 7 2015 - 7:13 am PT

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We shared yesterday that Apple’s newly released fifth developer beta version of iOS 9 adds a new collection of colorful, Retina showcasing default wallpapers for the iPhone. Settling on a new wallpaper, or in this case a whole set of gorgeous imagery, usually mean development on the operating system itself is wrapping up ahead of a public release sometime the following month.

For non-developers and iPhone users not risking stability on their daily driver in favor of new eye candy and features, though, the several week waiting period for iOS 9 to be finalized and released ahead of the new iPhone 6S can make waiting to try those new wallpapers frustrating. To remedy that, we’ve shared downloadable versions of each new wallpaper below so you can sport the iOS 9 look on your iPhone without the occasional bugs that accompany beta versions of iOS:
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Happy Hour Podcast 015 | Refreshed Macs, Apple Watch update, and the end of Apple’s rumored TV plans

Dom Esposito May 20 2015 - 9:15 am PT

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Apple has slightly refreshed the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display, added a more affordable Retina 5K iMac, and an iPhone related surprise. Along with that, we have a new Watch OS update and sad news about Apple’s rumored TV plans. The Happy Hour podcast is available for download on iTunes and through our dedicated RSS feed…

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DisplayMate: Apple Watch has ‘excellent’ display, but Ion-X glass bests sapphire in light tests

Jeremy Horwitz Apr 27 2015 - 10:50 am PT

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Screen technology analysis firm DisplayMate, best known for comparing the display performance of phones, tablets, and laptops, today published an extensive report on the screen inside the 42mm Apple Watch. Describing the screen as “excellent,” DisplayMate’s Dr. Raymond Soneira also explained the relative benefits of the Ion-X glass found in the $349+ Apple Watch Sport versus the Sapphire Crystal used in the higher end Apple Watch and Apple Watch Edition models, notably praising the lower end model’s glass as superior across a number of tested categories.
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Apple offers workaround for users experiencing setup issues on 12-inch MacBook

Chance Miller Apr 21 2015 - 8:19 pm PT

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Apple today shared a support article that offers users of the new 12-inch MacBook assistance getting around a bug involving Setup Assistant. According to the article, some users have had the spinning beach ball appear during the initial setup of their MacBook.

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Review: Can you actually use the new 12-inch MacBook for work?

Zac Hall Apr 20 2015 - 7:00 am PT

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Early reviews of Apple’s MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015) have framed it as an expensive prototype from the future — a notebook that will someday be the standard, but one most people aren’t ready for yet. Despite that classification, the new MacBook is extremely tempting if you’re in the market for a new computer: it’s more portable than even the MacBook Air, it’s the first Mac available in gold and space gray finishes, and it has a trackpad with a new feature called Force Touch.

But can you actually do work on the 12-inch MacBook? That’s the $1300 question everyone is asking. I’ll unpack my experience below …

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New 12-inch MacBook with Retina display unboxing, overview, and benchmarks (Video)

Dom Esposito Apr 16 2015 - 6:36 am PT

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Apple’s new 12-inch MacBook with Retina display is out now, and today we’re going hands-on with the new machine. This ultra thin and portable MacBook is as controversial as it is beautiful, but will its features make up for the compromises? Let’s go ahead and find out…

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12-inch MacBook review roundup: The future of the notebook, but USB-C, keys and speed are issues

Chance Miller Apr 9 2015 - 9:27 am PT

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We originally reported that Apple was preparing to release a redesigned 12-inch MacBook in January and the company made the device official during its Spring Forward event. The 12-inch MacBook doesn’t go on sale until tomorrow, April 10th, but reviews have already started pouring in today.

The all-new 12-inch MacBook has been completely redesigned and is the thinnest MacBook Apple offers. The laptop sports a 2304×1440 resolution display and is just 13.1mm thick at its thickest point. To get the laptop this thin, Apple made compromises and those compromises have made many potential buyers worry. The new MacBook only features a single USB-C port, with Apple encouraging users to use adapters to fulfill their other needs. Performance concerns also arose when benchmarks allegedly emerged from the laptop showing performance on-par with that of a 2011 MacBook Air. You can read our roundup of all the 12-inch MacBook reviews below:

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Apple’s 2015 MacBook Pro and Air models now at US retailers Amazon, Best Buy, MacMall, B&H and others

Dom Esposito Mar 13 2015 - 10:28 am PT

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Refreshed 2015 MacBook Air and Pro models are now available at major US retailers following their announcement at Apple’s Spring Forward event on March 9th.

Currently, Amazon has all of the new MacBook Air models in stock and ready to ship, from $899. The new MacBook Pro models are also listed on Amazon as well, although supply is currently more limited. 2014 versions are discounted.

B&H offers $5 off and no tax at the time of purchase outside of New York on the new MacBook Airs and MacBook Pros as well as a free copy of Parallels. 2014 versions are discounted.

MacMall also offers $5 off the new MacBook Airs and Pros and tax only in a few states. 2014 models discounted.

Meanwhile if you want to get your hands on one today, Best Buy offers free site to store on the new MacBook Pro/Airs which will have stock varied by location. 2014 models discounted.

If you want to save some real money, 2014 models are seeing deep discounts at 9to5toys. At the Apple Refurb store you can pick up some heavy discounts on previous models while extraordinary savings are available at B&H and Best Buy on 2014 models including a student deal that chops the 2014 models down to $750 .

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Apple announces pricing and availability for 12-inch Retina MacBook, from $1,299

Dom Esposito Mar 9 2015 - 11:03 am PT

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Apple has just announced the pricing and availability for the new 12-inch Retina MacBook. This is the thinnest MacBook to date and offers “all day” battery life. This is the same MacBook we exclusively uncovered back in January and now it has been unveiled along with its pricing…

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Apple adds refurbished Retina 5K iMac to online store, prices start at $2,119

Chance Miller Jan 15 2015 - 8:34 pm PT

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Apple has recently added the 27-inch iMac with Retina display, originally released in October 2014, to the refurbished section of its online store. Currently, the baseline 5K iMac with a 3.5 GHz quad-core Core i5 processor, 8 GB of RAM, a 1 TB Fusion Drive, and an AMD Radeon R9 graphics processor will cost you $2,119 refurbished from Apple. That’s $380 – or 15%- off the price of a new model.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Toshiba 1TB Portable HDD $45, Retina iPad mini 32GB $299, Amazon Fire TV Stick $25, more

Justin Kahn Nov 24 2014 - 3:56 pm PT

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Keep up with the best gear and deals on the web by signing up for the brand new 9to5Toys Newsletter. Also, be sure to check us out on: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Toshiba Canvio Connect 1TB USB 3.0 Portable Hard Drive: $45 shipped (Reg. $75)

Apple 32GB iPad mini 2 w/Retina display: $299 shipped ($50 off)

Amazon Fire TV Stick in stock and on sale for $25 w/ free in-store pickup (Reg. $39)

Giveaway: 10 limited edition Skrillex Ultimate Ears BOOM Bluetooth speakers ($200 value)

Amazon announces its Black Friday gameplan and prices, new deals every 10 minutes

Small States: JDS Labs makes powerful iPhone headphone amps, giveaway worth $279

Other new deals:

New! Seagate 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop Hard Drive $135 (Reg. $150)
New! WD 3TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive $90 shipped (orig. $160)
New! Storage: Samsung microSD cards $8, USB flash drives $10, more
New! iPod touch 32GB: $220 or $249 w/ $50 gift card (Reg. $249)
New! Adobe Ink & Slide Creative Cloud iPad Stylus: $130 shipped (Reg. $200)
New! LG 4K UHDTVs 15% Amazon credit back: from $593
New! Mophie Juice Pack 1500mAh case iPhone 5/5s $40 (Reg. $80)
New! Motorola 50% off accessories: JBL Micro speaker $30, more
New! Canon ImageCLASS wireless laser printer: $50 shipped
New! VIZIO soundbar, wireless sub, speakers from $190 (Reg. $298), more
New! Free gift card $20-$50 w/ purchase of Sonos speakers and accessories
New! Energy 5.1 Home Theater System (Six, Black): $300 shipped (50% off)
New! Samsung 840 EVO 1TB Solid State Drive $360 shipped (Orig. $500)
New! Daily Deals: Logitech speakers/sub $29, USB charging station $15, more
New! Best Buy Elite/Elite Plus members can score Black Friday deals today
New! Canon Pre-Black Friday Sale: 40% off refurb DSLR cams, lenses, more
New! Target: Black Friday deals available online starting on Wednesday
New! Free Google Play download of Imagine Dragon’s Night Visions album
New! Games/Apps: Plex media app $2 (Reg. $5), iOS freebies
New! Black Friday ad roundup: eBay Daily Deals, iPhone 6, iTunes, more
New! Black Friday fashion Gap, Banana Republic, J.Crew, more
New! Black Friday media X-Men Future Past $10, Blu-rays $4, more
New! One-year magazine subscription to Men’s Fitness $3 shipped (Reg. $20)
New! $25 AMC & Regal Theater Gift Cards for $20 w/ email delivery (20% off)
New! Home: Black & Decker hand vac $30, Cuisinar Salt & Pepper $47, more
New! Home: Dyson DC59 vac $350, Nespresso espresso maker $160, more
New! Hamilton Beach K-Cup coffee maker $72 (Reg. $100), more
New! Canada Black Friday: Best Buy, Walmart, Future Shop, Amazon, more
New! Samsung Galaxy S5 $1 on contract (Reg. $99)

More deals still alive:

Adobe Creative Cloud up to 68% off NOW: $16 edu, $40 individual
Extra 40% off KAYSCASE protection for iPhone 6/Plus, iPad Air 2, and more
Review/Giveaway Aukey 4-port car charger for 4 tablets at once: $17 (66% off)
Walmart’s Pre-Black Friday sale live: HDTVs, personal goods, more
Free iOS app courtesy of Apple Store: The Whole Pantry ($2.99 value)
Monitors: Dell 27″ $480, LG 34″ UHD w/ Thunderbolt $880, more
Google gives 1TB Drive Data FREE ($240 value) w/Chromebook
Things for iOS goes free (Reg. up to $20), 30% off Mac version
First look: LifeProof starts taking orders for its waterproof iPhone 6 frē case
Audio-Technica Noise Isolation In-Ear Headphones $33 shipped (orig. $80)
40% off all prints at Shutterfly with free shipping on orders of $39 or higher
50% off some hilarious (and mildly offensive) Ugly Christmas Sweaters
Kensington KeyCover keyboard case for iPad Air $15, more
Amazon Prime deal: Adobe Photoshop Elements 13 (Mac/PC): $50 (Reg. $100)
Refurb. Apple AirPorts: Extreme (newest) $120 (Reg. $199 new), Express $60 (Reg. $99 new)
$80 mobile app prototyping software for Mac goes free
Omaker iPhone 6 slim bumper case $7 Prime shipped (orig. $30)
Lenmar Meridian MFi iPhone 5/5s Battery Case $30 Prime shipped (Reg. $90)
Free download: “How to build an iPhone App Using Swift” guide
WD My Book 6TB USB 3.0 Hard Drive $220 shipped (Reg. $249+)
Sennheiser RS 180 Wireless Headphones $200 shipped (orig. $390)
Sennheiser MM30i in-ear headphones $30 shipped (orig. $80), more
Minisuit selfie stick pro w/ built-in Bluetooth $15 shipped (Reg. $20+)

Black Friday:

We’re updating our email newsletter with Black Friday/holiday shopping ideas and savings

Top leaks:

Best Buy’s 2014 Black Friday ad is out! Samsung 55″ 4K $900, iPad Air 2 $100 off, more
Walmart’s Black Friday ad revealed: iPad mini w/ $30 GC $199, Xbox One/PS4 deals, more
Pre-order Samsung Black Friday: 40″ 4K Smart TV $600, Blu-ray player $55, more
Target Black Friday preview: iPad Air 2 w/$140 GC $499, iPad mini w/$80 GC $249, more
Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak: PS4 bundles, BOGO 40% off games, more
Staples Black Friday Ad: save 20% on iPad, printers, streaming devices, more
GameStop’s full Black Friday ad leak: PS4 bundle $400, Xbox One from $330, more

All other leaks/info:

Hotel Tonight iOS/Android app offers $7 rooms on Black Friday
BJ’s Wholesale Black Friday deals kick off this weekend
GameStop pre-Black Friday sale w/ discounts on Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel, more
TigerDirect in-store Black Friday: WeMo, Xbox One bundles, Samsung 4K UHDTV, more
Black Friday Ad Roundup: Costco, Bed Bath and Beyond, Old Navy, more
hhgregg Black Friday Ad: Apple iPad Air $299, Beats by Dre Solo 2 $150, discounted HDTVs
Black Friday Ad Roundup: Costco, Macy’s, CVS, Big Lots, more
OfficeMax/Office Depot Black Friday: 20% off iTunes gift cards, more
Staples Black Friday preview: Jawbone or Fitbit w/$25 Visa GC, more
More Black Friday ad leaks: JCPenney, Kohl’s, Pier 1, Walgreens, more
Sam’s Club: 60″ VIZIO 4K Smart UHDTV for under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
Sports Authority Black Friday: Garmin Vivofit $80, up to 70% off North Face, more
Meijer Black Friday: $100 credit w/ iPads, Xbox One bundle w/ $50 credit $330, more
Sears Black Friday leak: Samsung 55″ Smart HDTV $600, Dewalt drill kit $100, more
Dell Black Friday ad leak: discounts on monitors, Xbox One/PS4, HDTVS, more
Xbox One holiday price drop now live with prices starting at $349 (or lower)
Amazon’s countdown to Black Friday kicks off w/ thousands of Lightning Deals
Target announces free shipping for all items through the holiday shopping season

New products/ongoing promos:

Bang & Olufsen: new lambskin lined BeoPlay H2 headphones
Moleskin teams up w/ Adobe to take notes and sketches from paper to the cloud
ShotTracker brings Bluetooth LE and data collection to your hoop game
Twelve South makes the best iPhone 6/iPad dock even better
Logitech AnyAngle is a protective case with an ‘any-angle’ stand for your iPad
littleBits: DIY Smart Home Kit, options for creating an internet-connected home
Logitech announces limited ed. UE BOOM Bluetooth speaker designed by Skrillex
Ollie gets murdered-out with the new Darkside bundle, Sphero 2.0 $40 off
Internet Archive brings 900 classic arcade titles to your web browser for free
The thinnest iPhone 6/Plus cases we’ve found so far

Apple informing some Retina iMac orders of ‘unexpected delays’, shipments pushed back ahead of holidays

Jordan Kahn Nov 17 2014 - 6:23 am PT

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New orders for Apple’s recently launched 27-inch Retina iMac aren’t the only ones seeing delayed shipment times as Apple has just started informing some customers of unexpected delays for orders placed as long ago as last month.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Retina MacBook Pro (2013) $200 off, Air-Fi wireless over-ears $40, 4-port charger $10, more

Justin Kahn Nov 14 2014 - 2:36 pm PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and Safari push notifications.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Apple Deals:

Apple MacBook Pro w/ Retina (late 2013) up to $200 off: 15-inch $2,000, 13-inch $1,360 in-store pickup, or less with .edu
Best Buy MacBook sale: Pro w/ Retina: $1,800 or less (Reg. $2,000)

MEElectronics Air-Fi AF52 wireless over-ear headphones $40 shipped (orig. $120), more

USB Charging: 4-port wall charger $10, Lumsing 4000mAh powerbank $18, Poweradd charger w/flashlight $19, much more

hhgregg Black Friday Ad: Apple iPad Air $299, Beats by Dre Solo 2 $150, discounted HDTVs
Staples Black Friday Ad: save 20% on iPad Air & Retina mini, printers, streaming devices, more
Walmart’s Black Friday ad revealed: iPad mini w/ $30 GC $199, Xbox One/PS4 deals, $4 Blu-rays, much more
Target Black Friday preview: iPad Air 2 w/$140 GC $499, iPad mini w/$80 GC $249, more
Best Buy’s 2014 Black Friday ad is out! Includes: Samsung 55″ 4K $900, iPad Air 2 $100 off, Beats Solo $80, much more

Small States – DODOcase uses old world craftsmanship to protect your modern devices, giveaways & 20% off promo code

Other new deals:

New! Lumsing stereo BT/NFC portable speaker: $28 Prime shipped (Reg. $80)
New! Samsung Slim Portable Blu-ray/DVD Writer: $64 shipped (Reg. $90)
New! Spigen Armor iPhone 6 Case $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $30), more
New! Daily Deals: Garmin GPS units $100, surge protectors w/ USB $13, more
New! CowBoom: up to 10% off pre-owned and open-box items
New! Games/Apps: PlayStation TV $80, Star Walk HD $1, iOS freebies, more
New! Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak: PS4 bundles, BOGO 40% off games, more
New! Home: Shop-Vac & Blower $89, Cuisinart Coffeemaker (refurb) $50, more
New! SanDisk launches MFi ‘iXpand’ USB flash drive w/ Lightning connector
New! Fashion: REI sale up to 30% off Patagonia, The North Face, Columbia, more
New! $80 worth of Android apps for free: Fleksy, Shuttle+, more

More deals still alive:

eBay $10 off $50 purchases: 20% off PSN, Xbox, Steam gift cards, more
Samsung 840 Pro 512GB 2.5-inch SSD $243 shipped (orig. $500)
Dell 23″ 1080p LED monitor $150 shipped (orig. $250), more
Monster clarityHD micro Bluetooth speaker (refurb) $30 shipped (Reg. $40+)
Bluetooth speakers: Logitech UE BOOM $130, Jawbone Mini Jambox $69, more
Free music from Google Play: Hunter Hayes, Skrillex, Tiësto, Avicii and more
HDTVs: Samsung 55″ 4K UHDTV $1,398, 51″ 1080p HDTV $550
Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic: Up to 40+% off everything w/ free 2 day shipping
GoPro HERO3 Black Edition cam (man refurb) $255 (orig. $399)
Newegg 10% off w/ .edu email address: Bose SoundLink Color, more
Smaller, more efficient Raspberry Pi A+ comes in at just $20 ($15 less)
Beats Tour 2.0 in-ear headphones $120 shipped (Reg. $150), more
Garmin nüvi 5″ BT GPS w/ lifetime maps/traffic: $135 shipped (orig. $220)
Subwoofers: Klipsch 8″ 350W $190, Klipsch Synergy 12″ 300W $200, more
Verizon FiOS 50/50 Internet + HBO and Showtime + Netflix: $60/month
Ridge Racer Slipstream for iOS goes free ($2.99 value)
ASUS 31.5″ monitor adds a IGZO 4K display to your Mac for $1,470 (orig. $3,499)
Optoma 3D 1080p home projector + free $50 Amazon GC $599 ($650 value)
4-pack eneloop 2500mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries w/ Charger: $21 (orig. $35)
Prime Members: $10 Free Amazon credit w/$45+ purchases
1080p ViewSonic Monitors (refurb): 22-inch $95, 27-inch w/ HDMI $185, more
Woot coupon: $5 off orders of $25 or more (up to 20% savings)
Verizon FIOS + 2yrs. of premium channels + $400 Visa Gift Card: $79.99/mo
BACtrack Vio – 14% off the Smartphone Breathalyzer
World’s Largest iOS 8 + Swift Elearning Bundle

Black Friday:

Black Friday Ad Roundup: Costco, Macy’s, CVS, Big Lots, more
OfficeMax/Office Depot Black Friday: 20% off iTunes gift cards, more
Staples Black Friday preview: Jawbone or Fitbit w/$25 Visa GC,, more
More Black Friday ad leaks: JCPenney, Kohl’s, Pier 1, Walgreens, more
Sam’s Club: 60″ VIZIO 4K Smart UHDTV for under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
Sports Authority Black Friday: Garmin Vivofit $80, up to 70% off North Face, more
Meijer Black Friday: $100 credit w/ iPads, Xbox One bundle w/ $50 credit $330, more
Sears Black Friday leak: Samsung 55″ Smart HDTV $600, Dewalt drill kit $100, more
Dell Black Friday ad leak: discounts on monitors, Xbox One/PS4, HDTVS, more
Xbox One holiday price drop now live with prices starting at $349 (or lower)
Sam’s Club’s Black Friday deal has iPhone 6 for $99 on-contract starting Nov. 15
Walmart’s Holiday Savings officially kick off tomorrow with more than 20,000 Rollbacks
Amazon’s countdown to Black Friday kicks off w/ thousands of Lightning Deals
Target announces free shipping for all items through the holiday shopping season

New products/ongoing promos:

Belkin WeMo ‘Maker’: smartphone remote and IFTTT functionality
Satechi’s sleek F3 smart monitor stand: clutter-free environment at work or at home
JBL Horizon: audio streaming w/ ambient light to create the “perfect clock radio”
Is the new Quirky Norm really the “death of the thermostat”?
IK Multimedia’s iRig HD-A is the “first digital guitar interface for Android”
Belkin’s smart coffeemaker with WeMo is now available, save 20% for a limited time
Joby adds GorillaPod & Locking Arm accessories to its Action Series
How Scribd’s new audiobook service stacks up against Audible & Kindle Unlimited
Jaybird enters into wearables with the Reign activity tracker
Netgear’s Arlo home security camera is waterproof and completely cord free
Drift’s Stealth 2 is the $249 action camera that films longer than any GoPro
Epson’s WorkForce WF-100 is the world’s smallest/lightest mobile printer
ViewSonic projectors are Chromecast ready and fit in the “palm of your hand”
ChargerLeash Lightning cable makes sure you never forget your iPhone charger again
Amazon offers free unlimited Cloud Photo storage
Internet Archive brings 900 classic arcade titles to your web browser for free
IDrive’s new unlimited plan may be the best mobile backup solution for iOS/Android users
Mount your iPhone 6 inside your car with Logitech’s new Protection+ case
Trilogy Dock positions your iPhone 6 vertically or horizontally and boosts its sound
The thinnest iPhone 6/Plus cases we’ve found so far

The tl;dr version of early iMac with Retina 5K display reviews is TAKE MY MONEY [Review roundup]

Ben Lovejoy Oct 22 2014 - 7:17 am PT

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The early reviews are out for the iMac with Retina 5K display, and the tl;dr version is: if you can afford it, buy it.

Everyone of course agrees that the key market for the machine is video professionals (beating even the base-model Mac Pro in benchmarks), the 5K resolution offering the ability to display full-size 4K video while still leaving enough room for editing tools.

But while the new iMac may be overkill for more mundane tasks, reviewers also agreed that the display is so good that even if you don’t need one, you’ll still want one …
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Apple announces 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display starting at $2499, 5120×2880 screen resolution

Benjamin Mayo Oct 16 2014 - 11:08 am PT

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Apple has just announced a brand-new Retina 27-inch iMac. Apple is spreading Retina displays across the lineup, with the iMac leading that charge. This is the highest resolution screen in the world, according to Apple, with 14.7 million pixels. This is a 5K display — more than seven times the pixels of a HDTV. The screen builds on the technology Apple built on the iPhone and iPad, but to a whole new scale.

The iMac is just 5mm at its thinnest point, maintaining the same thinness as the previous generation, despite the massive leap in pixel density.

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Opinion: What can we expect from a Retina iMac, and who will buy it?

Ben Lovejoy Oct 14 2014 - 7:29 am PT

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Desktop fans have waited a long time for a Retina iMac, but it now seems pretty clear the wait won’t last too much longer. Our sources told us last month that the machines are “in the late testing phases,” and the rumor is that the machine will have a 5K display, with a resolution of 5120×2880 – exactly double that of the current 27-inch iMac.

We may even have identified the specific display Apple intends to use: a 27-inch 5K panel announced by Dell is looking like a very plausible candidate. This panel would provide a pixel density of 218 PPI, about the same as that of the 15-inch Retina MacBook Pro …

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12-inch Retina MacBook production starts in December, 12.9-inch iPad production delayed to 2015

Benjamin Mayo Oct 9 2014 - 5:26 am PT

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According to the Wall Street Journal, Apple had wanted to start mass production of a new larger iPad in December 2014. However, Apple has apparently sent instructions to suppliers to hold on this product. This is because suppliers are still struggling to meet iPhone 6 Plus demand. The Journal reports that iPhone 6 Plus production is “unsatisfactory”.

“The top priority for the supply chain is to meet the overwhelming demand for the larger screen iPhones. The output of the 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus remains unsatisfactory,” said a person at a supplier. “It would be challenging for display makers to split resources and spend a few months to ramp up production for a new larger screen iPad now.”

Seemingly, display makers cannot deal with a new larger iPad on top of the iPhone 6 Plus supply requirements. However, it does appear that suppliers are readying production of the widely-rumored 12 inch Retina MacBook (Air?), with the report saying that this product will enter production in December. If true, it is possible that if Apple may unveil the laptop at its event on October 16th, it won’t be made available for sale for several months yet.

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More 12-inch MacBook Air details: reversible USB Type C, MagSafe gone, slimmer fanless design

Jordan Kahn Sep 22 2014 - 7:31 am PT

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Following a report earlier this month that claimed Apple was readying its long-rumored 12-inch MacBook Air in iPhone-style space gray and gold options, the Jack March is now back with more details of the next-gen Macbooks. According to the report, Apple will move from the current USB ports to the new slimmer, reversible USB Type C introduced last month by the USB 3.0 Promoter Group. It will also feature a “noticeably thinner design” and remove the current MagSafe charging solution. 9to5mac has reason to believe he has knowledge of Apple’s upcoming MacBook Airs.

Other details in the report line up with previous rumors of a 12-inch MacBook Air sporting a Retina display arriving in 2015 with a fanless design:
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Adobe updates Creative Cloud video apps w/ HiDPI support for Retina displays & much more

Jordan Kahn Sep 8 2014 - 6:59 am PT

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Adobe is announcing a number of updates for its Creative Cloud desktop apps today with the highlight being a refreshed UI across almost all of its video products. One thing in specific for Mac users caught our eye, however, and that’s HiDPI support for Macs with Retina displays:

A refreshed user-interface across all the video applications supports HiDPI displays for both Mac Retina Displays and Windows 8.1, providing a cleaner appearance enabling video professionals to stay focused on their projects. “The first thing you’ll notice when you open them, is the cleaner look to all of the video apps,” said Bill Roberts, senior director of product management. “We’ve modernized and simplified the user interface so that it doesn’t compete with the content. The point is to allow video pros to focus more on their content, and less on the widgets.”

In addition, there is a long list of other improvements for the apps including some major enhancements to Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Anywhere for video. A full list of what’s new is available here.

Adobe, which announced the new features at IBC 2014, says the updates are coming soon.

Revealing Next Wave of Innovation for Adobe Video Desktop Apps

At IBC 2014, Adobe will showcase new video technology that streamlines video workflows for video professionals, broadcasters and media companies. Key updates include:

Support for cutting-edge hardware and standards is accelerated via Adobe Creative Cloud, enabling the company to respond quickly to new hardware and software standards. Key updates extend native file support, with the addition of AJA RAW. Performance enhancements include accelerated Masking & Tracking; and new GPU-optimized playback that delivers better performance when viewing extremely high resolution 4K and UltraHD footage from Phantom Cine, Canon RAW and RED R3D files.

A refreshed user-interface across all the video applications supports HiDPI displays for both Mac Retina Displays and Windows 8.1, providing a cleaner appearance enabling video professionals to stay focused on their projects.

Powerful new media and project management features, including Consolidate & Transcode; Search Bins; and Multiproject workflows offer more ease and flexibility, at the project level, so Adobe Premiere Pro CC users can complete tasks more efficiently. Adobe Media Encoder now includes Destination publishing with preset options so users can render, deliver and share projects to multiple locations such as FTP sites and their Creative Cloud folder, automating the delivery process. Additionally, Extended Match Source support now includes added support for the QuickTime and DNxHD formats, simplifying the workflow for users who are transcoding or rendering content.

Streamlined workflows and ongoing refinements make everyday tasks easier and faster inside Adobe CC video apps, including Timeline Views in Adobe Premiere Pro CC; Curve adjustments and Look Hover previews in Adobe SpeedGrade CC; and Rough Cut Dissolves and keyboard shortcuts for tagging in Adobe Prelude CC.

Dell announces 27-inch 5120×2880 display, a perfect panel for a future Retina iMac

Benjamin Mayo Sep 5 2014 - 5:05 am PT

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Dell has just announced a brand-new 27inch external display with an insane resolution of 5120×2880. Pixel counts of this magnitude were thought to be several months out, stretching into mid 2015, so Dell’s abrupt announcement has come as a bit of surprise. In summary, the 27-inch panel has 14 million pixels across its surface, resulting in a PPI of 218. This is the same density as a 15inch Retina MacBook Pro, but obviously much much larger.

The monitor is expected to be available by the end of the year.

What’s notable about this resolution is it shows that a Retina iMac is now very feasible. 5120×2880 is exactly double 2560×1440, the resolution of the current 27 inch iMac, in each dimension.

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