Best Amazon Prime Day Deals: Laptops, Phones, TVs and More Technology

Greetings, Arsians! Your friendly neighborhood negotiator is back and is looking for bargains – and he will need more coffee. This is because today marks the beginning of Amazon Prime Day 2019, the increasingly nicknamed sales event that sees the most important retailer discount products. Online countrywide, beyond the number up to prices equivalent to Black Friday in the middle of the summer. This year, the Prime Day lasts 48 hours, from July 15 to 16, as the time passes is a social construction and that one trillion dollar companies can pretty much do what they want.

Before diving into our round-the-clock offers, a warning: as is often the case with big sales events like this, most of this year's Prime Day offers are not really offers. Amazon will promote thousands of "discounts" over the next two days, but with this significant volume, the majority of these offers will naturally include lower prices at special prices or will apply to undesirable products.

For example, many "selling prices" correspond to the cost prices of existing management service providers to which products are not sold, and some companies artificially raise product prices before the start of the event. (As always, price monitoring sites are a handy tool for checking out bargains.) Prime Day is not a "holiday" for Amazon Prime users – the only people who can participate in the business. Event – as much as a multi-billion dollar company for a retailer who is looking to reduce sales during a generally slow purchase period. This is also a way for Amazon to convert more buyers into premium members, who would spend twice as much for the site as non premium users.

That said, there is some really good deals for those who need a particular device – just know where to look. That's where the Dealmaster comes in: he spent the last days gathering and checking technical agreements for the event. Below you will find a set of proposals from the first day of 2019 that we approve, including discounts on smartphones, personal computers, monitors, headphones, laptops, etc. You can click on the table of contents below to access a specific operations section. We will put forward some particularly interesting offers up our recap. The Dealmaster will regularly update this list over the next two days. If you do not see what you want now, make sure you check for more interesting offers.

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Top 10 offers of Amazon Prime Day 2019 (for the moment)

This is a new low price for Amazon's 4K and HDR compatible media streaming device, which costs $ 50 but is typically reduced to $ 40 every few weeks. Its previous low came during the holiday season last year, when it had briefly risen to $ 35. The Fire TV Stick is more or less neck-and-neck with Roku's Streaming Stick + for 4K streaming dongles – the latter has a simpler user interface, the former has better voice search and Dolby Vision HDR. At $ 25, however, it's a fantastic value.

• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite eBook Reader (8 GB, ads) + $ 5 credit for e-book + unlimited Kindle membership (3 months) for $ 84.99 (normally $ 129.99).

The best Amazon e-reader returns to its lowest price ($ 90) for Prime Day, but you get more than the e-reader. The sale price includes a $ 5 ebook credit, as well as three free months of Kindle Unlimited, the Amazon subscription subscription service. Amazon has upgraded the Paperwhite, priced at 130 USD, late last year with a new waterproof design and Audible audio book integration, two of the many features that make it our favorite reading light.

This may not be the most recent model, but the Apple Watch Series 3 remains a solid smartwatch, and it's rare to see an Apple Watch with cell phone get off at this price. The 3 Series can still make and receive calls even when your iPhone is not with you or it is off. It can also send and receive SMS and receive regular updates from the application wherever you have a reliable cellular connection. This, along with the usual sleep abilities – daily monitoring of physical activity and exercises, heart rate tracking, GPS tracking and standby apps – makes it a good buy at $ 229. And if you do not need a mobile phone service, the GPS-only model is reduced to $ 169, which is also a new low.

The 128GB variant of Apple's newest 9.7-inch iPad has dropped to $ 329 from time to time in recent weeks, but now stands at a new low, at $ 299. It remains the benchmark for standard tablets, with an A10 Fusion chip always fast, a screen of superior quality, Apple Pencil compatibility and a range of 8 to 10 hours. It also has a Home button and a headphone jack! It's not as powerful as Apple's iPad Pro range, but it's the best iPad for most people.

Normally, the Cooler Master MH751 gaming headset is priced between $ 60 and $ 70 and drops to $ 43. That's $ 17 from his previous best. Although this headset is not well known, the MH751 offers excellent value for money, even at its usual exchange rate. It sounds good, with solid imaging for a closed headset, and it's supremely comfortable. Its detachable mic and its not garish appearance mean that it can also serve as a normal wired headset. Although we have not yet covered Ars, a small birdie told the Dealmaster to expect more in the coming weeks.

This is a new low price for our favorite Chromebook. The Asus Chromebook Flip is normally around $ 470, and we recommend it on most Chromebooks, even at this price. With its Core m3 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB flash storage (although eMMC), it has the right specifications to run Chrome OS. Its convertible design and 12.5-inch touch screen are also well-designed. We'll note that Asus has recently updated this machine: the new C434 Chromebook Flip has a larger 14-inch display in a similar-sized chassis, and it promises better performance and a shorter battery life. longer. However, as the new model costs $ 549, we think the C302 is still a good deal.

DeathAdder Elite is not the gaming mouse best suited for smaller hands, and its accompanying software can be distressing, but it still works flexibly, has all the customization options needed and should be very comfortable for most handles. It does not seem out of place in an office either, as long as you turn off the glowing Razer logo on the front. The Prime Day price is reduced to $ 35, $ ​​10 less than the regular price and $ 5 less than its previous low price.

• Jabra Elite 85h, Bluetooth noise canceling headphones at $ 249.99 ($ ​​299.99 normally).

From the point of view of active noise cancellation, the Jabra Elite 85h is not as good as the Sony WH-1000XM3, but as a high-end Bluetooth headset, it is commendable. Their clear and smooth sound is suitable for most users, even without the help of high quality codecs such as aptX or even AAC, but the two major assets are their superb 30 to 35 hour battery life and their ultra-intuitive physical control system. And although their ANC is not at the top of the class, it's still strong enough to be useful. They receive a $ 50 discount for Prime Day, their first major discount over their usual price of $ 300.

One of the most popular kitchen electronics of recent memory, the Instant Pot, is on sale for $ 56 for Prime Day. That's a new low and well out of its usual $ 90 selling price. We believe that the 6-pint size and 9-mode feature of this Instant Pot DUO Plus 60 makes it great for most people. It's the perfect size to prepare food for a small crowd and in different ways. (Other instant pots of different sizes are on sale, however, if you prefer something smaller or larger). Kitchen equipment is not really our forte at Ars, but the Dealmaster can not deny the popularity and practicality of these things.

• Nintendo Switch + Nintendo eShop Gift Card $ 35 for $ 299.99 (normally $ 334.99).

Although the savings are not significant, the direct discounts on the Nintendo Switch remain relatively rare. This set is a reflection of a Nintendo launched earlier this year, but it's good for a digital game or for two of your choice. The console itself normally costs $ 300. Just note that if you do not plan to use the console with your TV, the recently announced Switch Lite will arrive for $ 200 later this year.

• 20% discount on Ars Pro and Ars Pro ++ subscriptions (code: "DIES PRIMUS MMIX" – normally $ 25 / year and $ 50 / year).

Finally, as Dealmaster is a business man, we signed an eleventh agreement with our list of "Top 10" today: subscriptions at reduced prices for our services Ars Pro and Ars Pro ++. Ars Pro and Ars Pro ++ both offer a 100% commercial-free reading experience also devoid of trackers, classic display (a return to the Ars experience at the old), RSS feeds in full text, premium forum access and PDF files of all our stories.

Beyond that, Ars Pro ++ subscribers also benefit from a gift – currently a two-factor authentication device Yubikey 4 – and a special clean reading mode that optimizes the layout for an ad-free experience. You will also get coupons for additional Yubikey devices in order to help your family and friends lock their credentials. Simply enter the coupon code "DIES PRIMUS MMIX" at checkout for 20% off.

Offers on Amazon devices

• Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Media Streamer for $ 24.99 (normally $ 44.99).
• Amazon Fire TV Stick 1080p Multimedia Streamer for $ 14.99 (normally $ 34.99).
• Amazon Fire TV Recast Digital Cable Recorder (500 GB) for $ 129.99 (normally $ 209.99).
• Amazon Kindle (4GB, Ads) e-reader + $ 5 eBook Credit + 3 Months Unlimited Kindle for $ 59.99 (normally $ 89.99).
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (8GB, ads) eBook reader + $ 5 + 3 Kindle eBook credit unlimited for $ 84.99 (normally $ 129.99).
• Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet (16 GB, ads) for $ 49.99 (normally $ 79.99).
• Amazon Fire 7 tablet (16 GB, ads) for $ 29.99 (normally $ 49.99).
• Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (32 GB, ads) for $ 99.99 (normally $ 149.99).
• Amazon Echo (2nd generation) + Amazon Music Unlimited (with automatic renewal) for 6 months $ 49.99 (normally $ 117.93).
• Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation) for $ 22 (normally $ 34.99).
• Amazon Echo Dot (2nd generation) + Philips Hue Smart White Bulb and Color (pack of 2) for $ 62 (normally $ 114.98).
• Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation) + Amazon Smart Plug for $ 26.99 (normally $ 44.99).
• Amazon Echo Dot (3rd generation) + Amazon Music Unlimited 6 months (with automatic renewal) for $ 22 (normally $ 77.93).
• Amazon Echo (2nd gen) for $ 49.99 (normally $ 79.99).
• Amazon Echo Plus (2nd generation) for $ 109.99 (normally $ 149.99).
• Amazon Echo Show 5 months + 6 months Amazon Music Unlimited (with automatic renewal) for $ 49.99 (normally $ 137.93).
• Amazon Echo Plus (2nd generation) + Amazon Music Unlimited (with automatic renewal) for 6 months $ 109.99 (normally $ 209.93).
• Amazon Echo Show (2nd generation) for $ 159.99 (normally $ 229.99).
• Amazon Echo Show (2nd generation) + Philips Hue Smart white bulb for $ 159.99 (normally $ 244.98).
• Amazon Audible subscription (3 months) – new subscribers only for $ 4.95 / month (normally $ 14.95 / month).
• Amazon Music Unlimited subscription (4 months) – new subscribers only for $ 0.99 (normally $ 7.99 / month).

Offers for laptops

• Asus Chromebook Flip C302CA-DHM4 – Intel Core m3-6Y30, 12.5 inch 1080p, 4GB RAM, 64GB SSD for $ 399.99 (normally $ 469.99).
• Acer Chromebook Spin 13 Laptop – Intel Core i5-8250U, 13.5-inch 1504p Touchscreen, 8GB RAM, 128GB eMMC for $ 599.99 (normally $ 809.99).
• Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 – Intel Celeron 3965Y, 12.2 inch, 1920×1200, 4GB RAM, eMMC 64GB for $ 379.99 (normally $ 439.99).
• Asus ROG Zephyrus S gaming notebook – Intel Core i7-8750H, 15.6-inch 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GTX 1070 for $ 1,249.99 (normally $ 1,399.99).
• MSI GV62 8RD-276 gaming notebook – Intel Core i7-8750H, 15.6-inch 1080p, 16GB, 128GB NVMe SSD hard drive + 1 hard drive, 4GB GTX 1050Ti for $ 799 (normally $ 999.99).
• Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop – Intel Core i7-8750H, 15.6-inch 1080p 60Hz, 16GB RAM, 128GB SSD + 1TB hard drive, GTX 1060 Max-Q for $ 1,099.99 (normally $ 1,499).

Desktop PC Offers

• Acer Aspire TC-885-ACCFLi30 Desktop PC – Intel Core i3-8100, 8GB RAM + 16GB Optane, 1TB Hard Drive $ 299.99 (normally $ 399.99).
• HP Pavilion 690-0020 Desktop PC – AMD Ryzen 5 2400G, 8GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive, AMD Radeon RX 580 for $ 479.99 (normally $ 749.99).
• IBuyPower Pro Gaming PC Game Computer – Intel Core i7-9700K, 16GB RAM, 1TB Hard Drive + 240GB SSD, 8GB RTX 2070 for $ 1,199.99 (normally $ 1,449).

Monitor offers

• ViewSonic XG2402 Monitor 24inch – 1080p, TN, 144Hz, FreeSync for $ 199.99 (normally $ 229.99).
• ViewSonic XG2702 Monitor 27inch – 1080p, TN, 144Hz, FreeSync for $ 179.99 (normally $ 289.99).
• 27ft LG 27UD68-W Monitor – 3840×2160, IPS, 60Hz, FreeSync for $ 299.99 (normally $ 449.99).
• LG 27GL650F-B Monitor 27 inch – 1080p, IPS, 144Hz, FreeSync for $ 249.99 (normally $ 349.99).
• LG 34GL750-B 34 inch Monitor – 2560×1080, IPS, 144Hz, G-Sync for $ 379.99 (normally $ 549.99).
• Acer KG241Q Pbiip 23.6 Inch Monitor – 1080p, TN, 144Hz, FreeSync for $ 149.99 (normally $ 189.99).
• Alienware AW3418DW Monitor 34 inch – 3440×1440, IPS, 120Hz, G-Sync for $ 719.99 (normally $ 849.99).
• HP VH240a 23.8 inch monitor – 1080p, IPS, 60Hz for $ 99.99 (normally $ 109.99).

Video Game Offers

Games offers

TV and home entertainment offerings

E-Offers

Smartphone Offers

• Google Pixel 3a XL (64GB, unlocked) + $ 100 Amazon Gift Card for $ 479 (normally $ 579).
• Google Pixel 3 (64 GB, unlocked) for $ 539 (normally $ 664.99).
• Google Pixel 3 XL (64 GB, unlocked) for $ 639 (normally $ 719.99).
• Samsung Galaxy S10e (128GB, unlocked) for $ 549.99 (normally $ 699.99).
• Samsung Galaxy S10 (128GB, unlocked) for $ 599.99 (normally $ 799.99).
• Samsung Galaxy S10 + (128GB, unlocked) for $ 699.99 (normally $ 899.99).
• Motorola Moto G7 (64GB, unlocked) for $ 229.99 (normally $ 299.99).
• LG G8 ThinQ with Alexa (128GB, unlocked) for $ 499.99 (normally $ 849.99).
• Razer Phone 2 (64 GB, unlocked) for $ 399.99 (normally $ 499.99).
• Samsung Note 9 (64GB, unlocked) for $ 649.99 (normally $ 799.99).
• Samsung Galaxy S9 (64GB, unlocked) for $ 349.99 (normally $ 479.99).
• Samsung Galaxy S9 + (128 GB, unlocked) for $ 449.99 (normally $ 599.99).

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