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9to5Toys Last Call: 20% off $50 iTunes gift card, MFi Lightning cable $8.50, Klipsch Image ONE headphones $60, more

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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+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

itunes-gift-card-deal-9to5toys$50 iTunes gift card for $40: Save 20% on future app, music, movie, book purchases

monoprice-lightning-mfi-9to5toys-deal-salMonoprice Apple-certified 6′ MFi Lightning cables as low as $8.50 each shipped

klipsch-image-one-deal-ebay-headphones-appleKlipsch Image ONE Premium on-ear headphones with Mic and Apple controls $60 shipped (Reg. $150)

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

  • The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $44 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
  • The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity – Ends tonight!

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
  • Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
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9to5Toys Last Call: Staples $15 off $50 includes Apple gear, Belkin iPhone 5/5s MFi battery case $70 , Gamestop Black Friday, more

Avatar for Oct 18 2013 - 3:00 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+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Staples $15 off $50 or more site-wide: Western Digital 2TB USB 3.0 portable HD $85, Toshiba 1TB $48, Apple gear, more – Deals are selling out fast so start shopping!

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Belkin Grip Power Case 2000mAh Battery/protection for iPhone 5/5S (2 colors): $70 shipped ($30 off)

SOLD OUT Belkin Zero Stand for Apple laptops $21 shipped (Reg. $50)

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
  • Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
  • LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
  • OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4
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9to5Toys Last Call: Seagate 1TB portable HD $56, Smart Covers $15, iOS freebies, Incase Retina MBP case $19, more

Avatar for Oct 17 2013 - 2:34 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+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

seagate-1tb-usb-3-0-deal-ebaySOLD OUT Seagate Backup Plus 1TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive (red) $56 shipped (Reg. $95) – Act fast it is “Almost Gone”

ebay-apple-deal-smart-cover-caseApple iPad full-size/iPad mini polyurethane and leather Smart Covers from $15, Smart Case $23, more

Game/App Deals: Batman Arkham Origins for iOS out now, Asphalt 8: Airborne FREE, iOS freebies, more

Other great deals from today:


The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Pyle Audio releases new mini Hi-Speed HD sports camera
  • Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
  • LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
  • OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4
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9to5Toys Last Call: Anker Astro 13000mAh power bank $37, Crucial 480GB SSD $310, iOS freebies, games, more

Avatar for Oct 16 2013 - 3:00 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+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Anker Astro E4 13000mAh portable dual-port external battery pack $37 shipped

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SOLD OUT Crucial M500 480GB SATA 2.5″ Solid State Drive $310 shipped (Reg. $407)


Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

  • The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $40 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
  • Design Bundler #2 with Premium Photoshop Layer Styles and 4 other Mac apps – Name your own price (ends tonight)
  • The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
  • LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
  • OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4
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Apple adds redesigned iPhone support pages with iOS 7 tips to website

Avatar for Jordan Kahn Oct 16 2013 - 11:00 am PT
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This week Apple has added revamped iPhone support pages detailing a long list of new features and UI tweaks in iOS 7 with a slick new UI that allows users to easily swipe through a carousel of related tips using a layout that’s much better suited for touch screens on iOS devices.

The new design is only available for iOS 7 related tips currently, but it could be a sign of things to come for the rest of Apple’s aging iPhone support pages that force users to navigate through lists of knowledge base articles.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Free Sonos bridge w/ Play speaker, Angry Birds Go!, Lenmar iPhone 5 battery case $40, more

Avatar for Oct 15 2013 - 3:00 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+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Get a free Sonos wireless bridge ($49 value) w/ the purchase of any Sonos Play wireless streaming speaker

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Game/App Deals: Andry Birds Go! gameplay trailer, Dictionary.com Premium: $2, iOS freebies, more

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Lenmar Meridian 2300mAh Apple certified battery case for iPhone 5/5s: $40 (Reg. $80)

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

  • The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $40 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale.
  • Design Bundler #2 with Premium Photoshop Layer Styles and 4 other Mac apps – Name your own price (ends in 1 day)
  • The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Synology introduces new, faster SOHO NAS w/ hot-swappable drives for $330
  • LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
  • OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4
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9to5Toys Last Call: OtterBox iPhone 5 cases from $16, Samsung 250GB 840 EVO Series SSD $159, iGrill $40, more

Avatar for Oct 11 2013 - 2:16 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+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Tough iPhone cases from Otterbox and Lifeproof:

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Solid State Drives: Samsung 840 EVO-Series 250GB $159, Toshiba Q-Series 256GB $150 shipped

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

  • LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now
  • OtterBox begins shipping new Commuter Series Wallet case for iPhone 5/5s and Galaxy S4
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9to5Toys Last Call: 50% off XCOM Enemy Unknown for iOS, SuperStacked Mac app bundle $35, iOttie mounts $15, more

Avatar for Oct 10 2013 - 3:00 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+.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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50% off XCOM Enemy Unknown, 34% off 5-game PS3 bundle, iOS freebies, more

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The SuperStacked Mac Bundle: Over $3,000 Worth Of Premium Developer & Designer Tools – $35 today, but price increases everyday it’s on sale. Don’t hesitate!

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iOttie One-Touch Mobile Mounts starting at just $15 shipped

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

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Fitbit launches new Force fitness tracking watch with iPhone call notifications for $129.95

Avatar for Oct 10 2013 - 6:40 am PT
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fitbit-force-9to5mac-new Fitbit has premiered the new Force fitness tracking watch as its new flagship product. The biggest differentiator for the Force is the new OLED display, wrapped in Fitbit’s signature water-resistant rubberized bracelet design. Instead of simply depicting steps taken as dots, the new Force can bring you detailed tracking information including steps, distance, calories burned, active minutes, and floors climbed.

Fitbit Force is the first and only in its category to be able to capture and display all of these stats on your wrist, as well as wirelessly and automatically sync them to leading Apple & Android smartphones and your computer, helping you push further to achieve your fitness goals.

The Fitbit Force is now able to track floors climbed thanks to the inclusion of an Altimeter. The force features even deeper iPhone integration by sending call notifications directly to your Fitbit, as long as you are running iOS7 on an iPhone 4S or newer. However, early-adopters will have to wait for this feature as it will not be launching alongside the new device. Of course, the Force is also capable of all previous Fitbit offerings like tracking your sleep, wireless Bluetooth 4.0 syncing, and silent wake ups. The battery stores enough juice to last 7-10 days.

The Fitbit Force is available today for $129.95 from Fitbit.com in two colors (black/slate) and will be coming to more retailers in the coming weeks.

Full press release follows…

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Review & Giveaway: Dropcam Pro Wi-Fi video monitoring with mobile access and cloud recording

Avatar for Oct 10 2013 - 6:00 am PT
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Dropcam has been around since 2009, but only truly became a player in the app-enabled home security space early last year with the release of the Dropcam HD Wi-Fi video monitoring system. It separated itself from the normal cast of IP video cameras by offering an insanely easy setup process, beautiful software, and effortless mobile device integration (iOS/Android). These wireless cameras have become so popular that Dropcam is now processing more video than YouTube on a daily basis.

Building on the success of the Dropcam HD, the San Francisco-based startup is now launching the Dropcam Pro. It will not be replacing the HD, but rather joining it as ‘step-up’ version for users who want to get the absolute most out of their video monitoring setup. The Dropcam HD will now be known simply as “Dropcam.” We had the opportunity to spend an entire week with the Dropcam Pro. Keep reading to find out if it lives up to the high expectations set by its predecessor.


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9to5Toys Last Call: PlayStation 3 GTA V bundle $230, Lacie Porsche USB drives, Anker power bank $20, BOGO Starbucks, more

Avatar for Oct 9 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Game/App Deals: 500GB PlayStation 3 Grand Theft Auto V bundle $230 (Reg. $270), iOS freebies, more

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LaCie’s new Porsche designed USB 3.0 key drive available now

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Anker Astro Slim2 4500mAh portable battery charger $20 shipped (Reg. $28)

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

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9to5Toys Last Call: iPod Touch 32GB 5th gen. $190, Free Pearl Jam album stream, Logitech solar keyboard $50, more

Avatar for Oct 8 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Apple iPod Touch 32GB 5th gen. black (pre-owned) $190 shipped (Reg. $299 new)

This week’s best entertainment releases: Pearl Jam free stream, Eminem, Monsters University (early release), Hangover III, more

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Logitech K760 Wireless Bluetooth Solar Keyboard for Mac/iPhone/iPad $50 Shipped (Reg. $80)

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

  • Call of Duty Bundle: $40 (Reg. $130) – incl. Black Ops, Modern Warfare and COD 2 – Ends tonight!
  • The Mac Freebie Bundle 2.0: 10 Apps To Enhance Your Design, Photography & Productivity

New product announcements & reviews:

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9to5Toys Last Call: Up to 70% off PNY memory products, Sony noise-canceling headphones $16, iCade controller, games, more

Avatar for Oct 7 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Up to 70% off PNY SD Cards, USB sticks and batteries: 32GB starting at $16, 64GB: $29, 128GB: $54

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Sony noise-canceling headphones w/ foldable design Black: $16, Silver: $20 (Reg. $50)

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

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9to5Toys Last Call: iPhone 5c unlocked $535, Time Capsule from $170, deals on monitors up to 27″, more

Avatar for Oct 4 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s featured deals:

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Discounted Displays: 20″ LED $75, 27″ LED $185, 27″ IPS $205


Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

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Apple updates iPhone website with Tips and Tricks, teaches users new iOS 7 features

Avatar for Mark Gurman Oct 4 2013 - 11:58 am PT
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Apple has updated its iPhone website with “Tips and Tricks” (you’re welcome, Apple) pages to teach users about features found on the iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, and iPhone 4s (via MacRumors).

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The pages detail some of the software-exclusive features to the iPhone 5s in addition to some enhancements that came in iOS 7. For instance, the section’s spends time highlighting the camera app, which arguably received one of the most significant in-app transformations with the launch of the new iOS.

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9to5Toys Last Call: Logitech UE AirPlay speaker $139, more Lifeproof colors discounted, OtterBox wallet case, more

Avatar for Oct 3 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s featured deals:
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Logitech UE Air Speaker for iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch with AirPlay $139 shipped (Reg. $200)

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The Boombot REX (Brushed Aluminum) tough Bluetooth speaker $100 – 9to5Mac review here

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

Is paid iCloud storage a good deal, or can you do better? Cloud storage roundup

Avatar for Ben Lovejoy Oct 3 2013 - 6:07 am PT
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With former MobileMe customers losing their additional 20GB of free storage a couple of days ago, there are probably a bunch of new people eyeing the paid iCloud upgrade options and wondering whether or not to hand over their cash. So we thought it would be a useful to take a look at the other major cloud storage services out there, to see how they compare.

As none of them are trying to hide the filesystem in the way Apple does, they all essentially work in the same way: providing you with a virtual online drive that you treat just like a local folder. There are also OS X and iOS apps for each.

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Let’s start with the obvious: if you want something that is totally integrated into both OS X and iOS, and which Just Works, then iCloud is king.

Although the 5GB you get free doesn’t sound like a lot, you actually get more than this in practice – because Apple doesn’t count the space used by any of your iTunes purchases (apps, music, movies/TV shows or books), nor does it count the 1000 most recent photos you get to store in Photostream. If most of the content you want to store came from Apple, and all you want to do additionally is sync your contacts, calendar, notes and so on, the free storage is probably all you need.

iCloud is also a seamless way to store documents if you use Apple’s own iWork software: Pages, Numbers and Keynote. By opting to save documents on iCloud, they are automatically available to you from your Mac(s), iPad and iPhone – as well as on the web.

But if you have a lot of documents, you can pretty soon start bumping up against that 5GB limit. Which is where iCloud’s costs and limitations start to show up … 
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9to5Toys Last Call: OtterBox Defender $20, Call of Duty Mac bundle $40, $100 off Virgin Mobile iPhone 5s/5c, more

Avatar for Oct 2 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s featured deals:

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  • Call of Duty Bundle: $40 (Reg. $130) – incl. Black Ops, Modern Warfare and COD 2

  • Rayman Legends: $40, Splinter Cell Blacklist: $40, iOS freebies, more

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iPhone 5s for $549, 5c for $449 (both $100 off) unsubsidized at Virgin Mobile

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Worldwide Giveaway: Just-Mobile HeadStand precision-engineered aluminum headphone hanger ($50 value)

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

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9to5Toys Last Call: Beats earbuds $50, Samsung WiFi Blu-ray player $37, Just-Mobile giveaway, GoPro HERO3+, more

Avatar for Oct 1 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s featured deals:

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Beats by Dre urBeats earbud headphones w/ mic $50 shipped (Reg. $100)


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SOLD OUT Samsung WiFi Blu-ray Player w/ Netflix and Youtube (Refurbished) $37 shipped

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Giveaway: Just-Mobile HeadStand precision-engineered aluminum headphone hanger ($50 value)

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Mac Bundle 3.0 Ft. Camtasia 2 and 9 other explosive Mac Apps. Name your own price. Ends tonight!!!

Other great deals from today:


The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Valve announces Steam Machines hardware beta for SteamOS
  • Amazon freshens up the Kindle Fire HD, now starts at just $139
  • Roku announces refreshed lineup of devices starting at $50
  • Belkin announces YourType Wireless Keypad to extend your Mac’s keyboard
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9to5Toys Last Call: Klipsch/Logitech noise-cancelling headphones from $100, 1TB USB3 portable HD $50, iPod Touch 5g 16GB (Refurb) $150, iPad 128GB, more

Avatar for Sep 30 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

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

Today’s featured deals:

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Noise-Cancelling Headphones: Klipsch Mode M40: $145 (Reg. $350), Logitech UE 6000: $100 (Reg. $160)

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Samsung USB 3.0 portable HD: $50 shipped, 1TB Western Digital: $53 shipped

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Apple iPod Touch 16GB 5th gen. (Refurb.) $149 (Reg. $229 new)

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Mac Bundle 3.0 Ft. Camtasia 2 and 9 other explosive Mac Apps. Name your own price. Ends in 1 day!

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Valve announces Steam Machines hardware beta for SteamOS
  • Amazon freshens up the Kindle Fire HD, now starts at just $139
  • Roku announces refreshed lineup of devices starting at $50
  • Belkin announces YourType Wireless Keypad to extend your Mac’s keyboard
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9to5Toys Last Call: Lifeproof Frē iPhone 5 case $40, USB 3.0 portable HD deals, Monoprice 27″ monitor $398, Mac app bundle ft. Camtasia, more

Avatar for Sep 27 2013 - 3:00 pm PT
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From 9to5Toys.com:

A large majority of the deals we cover each day come from a variety of ‘Daily Deal’ websites or are so popular that they don’t even last 24 hours. We know you can’t be at your computer every second, so we’re going to round up the best deals each day to make sure you have a fair shot at the deals you want. Be sure to follow 9to5Toys.com so you never miss a deal... Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+.

Today’s featured deals:

 

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Lifeproof iPhone 5 Frē water/dirt/snow/shock proof case $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

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Seagate Backup Plus 1 TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive $60, Toshiba Slim 500GB $45, Toshiba Canvio 1.5TB $75

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Monoprice 27″ IPS-Glass Panel Pro LED 2560×1440 monitor w/ speakers $398, ViewSonic 27″ 1080p monitor $180

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Mac Bundle 3.0 Ft. Camtasia 2 and 9 other explosive Mac Apps. Name your own price.

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Parallels is getting into the bundle game with its own “update bundle” which includes the Parallels 8->9 Update (which you need to run on Mavericks).  Included is a 6 month subscription to Parallels Access for iPad and the CleanMyMac 2. Offer ends after this weekend.

Other great deals from today:

The best deals that are still alive:

Mac software bundles:

New product announcements & reviews:

  • Valve announces Steam Machines hardware beta for SteamOS
  • Amazon freshens up the Kindle Fire HD, now starts at just $139
  • Roku announces refreshed lineup of devices starting at $50
  • Belkin announces YourType Wireless Keypad to extend your Mac’s keyboard

Want to increase the value of your iPhone? Chronic Unlocks offering 9to5Mac readers 20% discounts

Avatar for Sep 26 2013 - 10:27 am PT
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With the new iPhone 5s and 5c rolling in and many users wanting to upgrade to the new devices, it might be wise to increase the value of your phone by unlocking it. Chronic Unlocks, the go-to company for unlocking iPhones (and various Nokias, LGs, BlackBerrys and other smartphones), offers a quick, reliable, and low-cost unlocking service.
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iFixit does its ritual teardown of the gold iPhone 5s

Avatar for Seth Weintraub Sep 19 2013 - 5:28 pm PT
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So here they go. We got a whiff of a teardown earlier today from an Australian company but iFixit generally digs down a little deeper, has some great pictures, and damn, they got a GOLD iPhone 5s. What’s so good about the gold? Well besides the fact that it is the bling-iest phone in existence, it is also very, very rare.

This one was built in July.

Parts:

  • Apple A7 APL0698 SoC – the markings F8164A1PD indicate the RAM is likely 1GB
  • Qualcomm MDM9615M LTE Modem
  • Qualcomm WTR1605LLTE/HSPA+/CDMA2K/TDSCDMA/EDGE/GPS transceiver.
  • Murata 339S0205 Wi-Fi module (based on the Broadcom BCM4334,
  • SK Hynix H2JTDG8UD3MBR 128 Gb (16 GB) NAND Flash
  • Qualcomm PM8018 RF power management IC
  • TriQuint TQM6M6224
  • Apple 338S1216
  • Broadcom BCM5976 touchscreen controller

Nothing too terribly surprising here. The Battery is labelled “Apple Japan” for the first time. Also the a7 was fabbed in July and they couldn’t find the M7 (so small or part of the SoC A7?).

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  • Avago A790720
  • Avago A7900
  • Apple 338S120L

Update: iFixit has since given the teardown treatment to a blue iPhone 5c. Not surprisingly, the device is largely the same as the iPhone 5 on the inside, but it did find a slightly larger 3.8 V—5.73 Wh—1510 mAh battery compared to the 3.8 V—5.45 Wh—1440 mAh battery in the iPhone 5. iFixit also notes that “The battery has lost the 5’s convenient pull tab, and gained more resilient adhesive—it now requires heat and prying to remove.”

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