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diff --git a/wired/published/best-last-miute-deals.txt b/wired/published/best-last-miute-deals.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..38f7323 --- /dev/null +++ b/wired/published/best-last-miute-deals.txt @@ -0,0 +1,65 @@ +So you avoided the Black Friday madness, were working hard on Cyber Monday, and didn't get in on any of the deals. Good news fellow last-minute deal seeker, there are some surprisingly good deals still going on, especially on Amazon devices. + +Amazon's last minute device deals aren't quite a cheap as the same items were during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals week, but they're pretty close. Our favorite deals right now are on Kindles, Echo speakers, and Fire HD tablets. In most cases the current sale price is within $10 of the lowest we've ever seen. And if you need a last minute gift, most these will arrive before Christmas (the exceptions are the Echos). + +Also remember that some of these devices do contain cameras and microphones. If you're considering these as gifts, [keep in mind the privacy implications](https://www.wired.com/story/tech-gifts-microphones-cameras-be-careful/) for the recipient. + +*When you buy something using the links in our stories, we may earn a small affiliate commission. [Here's how it works](https://www.wired.com/2015/11/affiliate-link-policy/). You can also support our reporting and reviewing by purchasing a __[1-year print + digital WIRED subscription for $5 (Discount)](https://subscribe.wired.com/subscribe/splits/wired/WIR_AFFILIATE?source=HCL_WIR_EDIT_HARDCODED_0_COMMERCE_AFFILIATE_ZZ)__.* + +###Kindles + + +[#image: /photos/5b05a0a00864e3415cb90de1]|||||| + + +Say what you will about the rest of the company, Amazon makes a damn fine ebook reader. Kindles are the most eye-friendly way to read digital books, and the battery life is outstanding (about a month per charge). To figure out which Kindle is right for you, check out our [guide to choosing the right Kindle](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-kindle/). + +- **[Kindle for $70 ($20 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DLPWYB7/){: rel=nofollow}:** If you're looking for an ebook reader, the 2019 Kindle has everything you need ([8/10, WIRED Recommends](https://www.wired.com/review/amazon-kindle-2019/)). This model uses a 6-inch E Ink capacitive touchscreen for reading, and it lights up so you can read in the dark. + +- **[Kindle Paperwhite for $100 ($30 off)](){: rel=nofollow}:** The Kindle Paperwhite is an upgrade worth considering. The touchscreen is noticeably clearer (300 pixels per inch vs. 167 for the standard) and the light is better. The Paperwhite is also rated IPX8, meaning it can sit in 2 meters of water for two hours. That makes bathtub reading a little more relaxing. + + +###Fire Tablets + + +[#image: /photos/59de4e48666f9b7b9032cfd3]|||||| + +The company's Fire Tablets aren't best in class by any means, but you'll be hard-pressed to find a cheaper alternative. As long as you tablet needs are pretty basic -- watching videos, browsing the web, answering email -- the Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 10 make great options. For a more in-depth guide to all Amazon's Fire offerings, check out our [guide to Fire tablets](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-fire-tablet/). + +- **[Fire HD 10 for $120 ($30 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K1RZWMC/){: rel=nofollow}:** The Fire HD 10 is the speediest and most well-rounded Amazon tablet. The Fire HD 10 has a larger screen with more pixels (1080p) than its siblings, making it better for video. It's been refreshed for 2020 with a slight processor bump and 2-gigabytes of RAM. The bigger news is the new USB-C charging. The new "Show Mode" for the Fire HD 10 turns the tablet into an Echo-like device. Set your HD 10 on a stand (we like the [official magnetic standing case](https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Fire-HD-10-Tablet-Case/dp/B07RS8J6QP/){: rel=nofollow}) and it essentially becomes an Echo Show. + +- **[Fire HD 8 for $50 ($30 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0794RHPZD/){: rel=nofollow}:** The Fire HD 8 is the 10's travel-friendly sibling. The 2018 Fire HD 8 is our favorite all-around Fire tablet. ([Read our Fire HD 8 review.](https://www.wired.com/review/review-amazon-fire-hd-8-2018/)) It’s portable enough to take with you anywhere, and its screen won’t torture your eyes when you watch Netflix. + +- **[Fire HD 8 Kids Edition for $90 ($40 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078HQBS21/){: rel=nofollow}:** The Kids Edition Fire HD 8 adds a padded case to protect it from accidents, and includes one year of FreeTime Unlimited, with access to a ton of educational content from PBS Kids. If your kids are older, and want a larger screen, the [Fire HD 10 Kids Edition is also on sale](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KD7K4B1/){: rel=nofollow} for $160 ($40 off). + +The [Fire 7 is also on sale](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FKR6KXF/){: rel=nofollow}, and at $40 it might be worth it. But keep in mind that it's underpowered, has a mere 8 GB of storage space and a screen with visible pixels. Remember when everything had those? I actually use a Fire 7 occasionally and I don't mind it, but I'd also be the first to say you're better off spending the extra $10 to get the Fire 8. + +###Echo Devices + + +[#image: /photos/5ba977ac80ec002859e56ac4]|||||| + + +Amazon's family of Echos keeps growing, this year the company added the Echo Show 8 to go along with the larger Echo Show, the smaller Echo Show 5 and the can-shaped Echo speaker. And of course there's the Echo Dot, which now displays the time. To make sense of it all, check out our [guide Amazon Echos and Alexa speakers](https://www.wired.com/story/best-amazon-echo/). These tips will help [keep your privacy intact](https://www.wired.com/story/alexa-google-assistant-echo-smart-speaker-privacy-controls/) when placing smart speakers around your house. + +**Note: While these are good deals, none of these devices will arrive in time for Christmas. If you're shopping for someone else, and you want to actually hand them a gift, you'll need to get something else.** + +- **[Echo Show 8 for $80 ($40 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PF1Y28C/){: rel=nofollow}:** This year Amazon added the Echo Show 8 ($130), the middle child between the full size Echo Show and the Echo Show 5. We haven't laid hands on one yet, but with the same pixel density of the 10.1-inch model in a smaller form factor, the Echo Show 8 will likely offer the best screen quality of the Echo show family. + +- **[Echo Dot for $35 ($25 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N8RPRF7/){: rel=nofollow}:** This smart-home building block is handy and compact. You can place it nearly anywhere. It sounds pretty good for its size, and makes a great way to test the world of smart home devices without spending a fortune. + +- **[Echo Show for $170 ($60 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077SXWSRP/){: rel=nofollow}:** The Echo Show started off a blocky chunk of a device, but these days it's much easier on the eyes. The larger 10-inch display is better for viewing from a distance, and the rear speakers aren't half bad. + +- **[Echo for $80 ($20 off)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R1CXKN7/){: rel=nofollow}:** The original echo, now in its third incarnation is has become a decent speaker in its own right. It's no Sonos One (also [on sale for $170 ($30 off)](https://www.amazon.com/Sonos-One-Gen-Controlled-Built/dp/B07NJPXRBC/){: rel=nofollow}), but the Echo isn't bad, especially if you pair it with an [Echo Sub ($130)](https://www.amazon.com/Echo-Sub-Powerful-subwoofer-compatible/dp/B0798KPH5X/){: rel=nofollow}. + + + +*** +### More Great WIRED Stories +* Instagram, [my daughter, and me](https://www.wired.com/story/instagram-my-daughter-and-me/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories_Sections_5) +* Tweak these Google Chrome settings to [level up your browsing](https://www.wired.com/story/google-chrome-browser-settings-tips-tricks/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories_Sections_5) +* Welcome to Rachel, Nevada—[the town closest to Area 51](https://www.wired.com/story/rachel-nevada-area-51/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories_Sections_5) +* *The Irishman* gets de-aging right—[no tracking dots necessary](https://www.wired.com/story/the-irishman-netflix-ilm-de-aging/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories_Sections_5) +* Ewoks are the most tactically advanced [fighting force in Star Wars](https://www.wired.com/story/ewoks-star-wars-tactics-endor-moon/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories_Sections_5) +* 👁 Will AI as a field ["hit the wall" soon](https://www.wired.com/story/facebooks-ai-says-field-hit-wall/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories_Sections_5)? Plus, the [latest news on artificial intelligence](https://www.wired.com/category/business/artificial-intelligence/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories_Sections_5) +* 🎧 Things not sounding right? Check out our favorite [wireless headphones](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-wireless-headphones/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories), [soundbars](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-soundbars/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories), and [Bluetooth speakers](https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-bluetooth-speakers/?itm_campaign=BottomRelatedStories) |