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If you’ve been looking to get some new tech, but have been holding off because you don’t want to break the bank, Amazon Prime Day may be a great time to consider making those purchases. Especially when there are deals that offer products for less than $100 and in some cases, less than $50. If you’re looking for a new set of gaming earbuds, a gaming mouse, or an external SSD to expand your computer storage, look no further.
In the era of streaming, there’s really no reason to have cable, unless you’re drawn to one of the very few channels that are only available to cable subscribers. There are plenty of options to replace cable, but the first step, if you don’t have a Smart TV, is to buy a streaming device like a Fire Stick or Roku Streaming Stick. Luckily for you, if you’ve been pondering about pulling the plug on your cable plan, you can snag a Fire TV Stick on sale before Prime Day and watch your favorite shows in 4K (if your TV supports 4K, that is).
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For the gamers, you can happily grab a super response gaming mouse, which received an “Excellent” rating from our experts, for just $48.84. The Razer Basilisk V3 Gaming Mouse features 11 programmable buttons; so if you’re one of those folks who likes to bind certain keys to their mouse to avoid reaching for the keyboard, this may be an option worth considering. Our review of the Razer Basilisk V3 Gaming Mouse praised its “multiple profile button mapping for different games and applications” which allows you to set unique key binds for each game you play, without changing the key bindings every time.
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Another budget-friendly gamer deal in the lead up to Prime Day, are the ASUS ROG Cetras, which bring an AirPod like experience to PC gamers without spending AirPod like money. If you’re a PC gamer and ready to do away with those clunky headsets, this may be worth considering.
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If you like to be cognizant of your impact on the environment or are looking for reasons to cut down on your energy usage, you can snag a TP-Link Kasa Smart Wi-Fi Plug for just $23.99 before Prime day. The plug monitors your energy usage and is compatible with all three of the major voice assistants: Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant. The TP-Link Smart Plug previously received an Editors’ Choice Award and “Outstanding” rating following our review of the plug.
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If you’re looking to increase your storage and are afraid of opening up your computer or have a laptop and are looking for portable storage, we have just the option for you to consider, the Samsung T7 Shield. Our review of the Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield described it as being “impervious to dust, rain, and tumbles.” and a “durable and secure choice for outdoor workers and travelers, if on the slow side compared to non-rugged SSDs.”
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Looking for more deals? Then keep an eye on our up-to-the-minute Amazon Prime Day 2024 Deals coverage.