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Acer launches $199 15-inch Chromebook with claimed 12-hour battery life

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If you’ve been trying to choose between a cheap Chromebook and one with a larger screen, Acer may have solved your dilemma. The new Acer Chromebook 15 CB3-532-C47C provides a 15.6-inch display for just $199.

The catch is that the resolution is just 1366×768 (you get what you pay for), so don’t expect to have too many windows on-screen at any one time. But if you just want a larger screen to better see what you’re doing, view movies and create room for a larger keyboard, it may well be all you need …


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Acer announces convertible Chromebook R13, first MediaTek powered Chromebook

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IFA 2016 is now in full swing over in Berlin (with 9to5Google’s Stephen Hall at the show), and among other insane laptops, Acer has today announced the new Chromebook R13, a bigger brother to the popular Chromebook R11. This new convertible Chromebook packs a 13.3-inch touchscreen display on a reversible hinge, along with the first MediaTek processor ever in a Chromebook.


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Acer’s new Chromebook 11 and Chromebook 14 go up for sale on the Google Store

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Acer has been in the Chromebook world for a while and today their latest offerings have just gone up for sale on the Google Store. The first is another refresh to their popular line of 11.6-inch Chromebooks, the Acer Chromebook 11 (2016), and the second is the Acer Chromebook 14 which sports an all-aluminum build…


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer 15″ Chromebook $160, USB Type-C cables from $7, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

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Grab this manufacturer refurbished Acer Chromebook for $160 (Orig. $300)

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Power Deals: USB-C/Lightning Cables from $7, 3-port Charger $10, more

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Get 55% off ‘Civilization: Beyond Earth Collection’ for Mac (Steam code): $27 ($80+ value)

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Review: Audioengine turns it up to 11 with its newest Bluetooth HD6 powered speakers

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MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Networking: D-Link Powerline Starter Kit $40 (Reg. $60), TP-Link Wi-Fi Smart Plug $20, more

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Media – 12 classic Pixar films in HD for $15 ea, Mad Max: Fury Road & The Martian $10 ea, more

MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:

Seiki SE42UM-HDTV-4K-sale-01Seiki 42-inch 4K Ultra HD LED HDTV for $299.99 with free shipping (Reg. $400)

Seiki 39-inch 4K 120Hz LED UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $300 shipped (Orig. $700)

Samsung 55-inch Smart 4K UHDTV w/ 3 HDMI inputs: $700 (Reg. $900+), more

NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:

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Faraday’s latest eBikes hit Kickstarter with a minimalist step-through design and iOS connectivity

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer 15.6″ Chromebook (refurb) $175, Samsung 4TB external HD $100, more

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Acer 15.6″ Chromebook w/ 4GB RAM, and 16GB SSD (Refurb): $175 (Orig. $280)

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Samsung D3 Station 4TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $100 shipped (Reg. $130+)

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ULAK iPhone 6/s/Plus, iPad mini 4 and Android cases from $1 shipped (Orig. up to $30)

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Netflix February Preview: Better Call Saul – Season 1, more

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Nexus Deals: 6P from $450 (Reg. $500), 5X w/ $20 Gift Card $300 (Reg. $350)

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Networking: Motorola SB6183 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem + NETGEAR Router: $100 ($160 value), more

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Game pre-orders for Amazon Prime members –Zelda, Far Cry Primal, FFXV: $48 ea (Reg. $60)

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This German eBike blends a minimalist design with serious battery power

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You have to see NERF’s new Crossbow and Zombie Brainsaw that are coming out this fall

Upcoming 2016 LEGO sets focus on Marvel, Star Wars and City collections

Razor introduces two new electric-powered products at Toy Fair 2016

Acer Chromebook R11 review: Great laptop, but Chrome OS is questionable in tablet mode

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Chromebooks are all the same, but in this case that’s a good thing. The minimum hardware mandated by Google results in an affordable computer that runs a capable operating system. Since its inception six years ago, Chrome OS has been continuously updated with useful features, while in parallel, Google’s services have become immensely powerful and feature-rich for just being web apps.

While Chromebooks with touchscreens are not new, convertible Chrome OS devices are just starting to arrive. The Chromebook R11 is Acer’s first contribution to this field and I try to predominantly use it as a tablet in this review.


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Acer 1.5GHz Chromebox $120, LG G Watch $80, Anker 4-Port USB Charger $14, more

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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:

 

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Acer 1.5GHz Chromebox w/Keyboard+Mouse, more: $120 shipped ($60 off)

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LG G Watch Android Wear watch: $80 shipped (Reg. $150) | AT&T

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Anker USB Power Deals: 4-port 36W Wall Charger $14 (Reg. $20), 12W Car Charger w/ Lightning Cable $10 (Reg. $14), more

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9to5Google Gift Guide: Stephen and Cam’s favorite Chrome and Android-powered products

9to5Google Gift Guide: Great Android phones at Black Friday prices

9to5Google Gift GuideThe best Chromebooks for everyone

9to5Google Gift Guide: These are the best Android wearables

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Storage Deals: PNY 128GB SDXC Flash Card $40, PNY 64GB Flash Drive $15 Prime shippedmore

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Kindle First Books for December: Out of Sorts, A Death in Sweden, more

MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:

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Networking: HooToo 802.11n Travel Router $15 (Reg. $20), more

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Free PS Plus Games for December: Far Cry 3, Gaunlet Slayer Edition, more

Free Xbox Live Gold Games for December: Thief, Adventures of Van Helsing, Sacred 3, more

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Unboxing and Review: Star Wars Battlefront limited edition PS4 is out of this galaxy [Video]

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Mohu launches a “high-end” speaker with built-in Android display, save 10%

Acer Predator 8 gaming tablet announced: Octa-core, 4GB RAM, 21MP camera and four speakers coming soon for $299

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Acer unveiled a range of ‘Predator’ branded products at its conference this morning, including a quick teaser of an incredibly powerful smartphone. While that was only teased, the company has officially announced the Predator 8, a small, but powerful 8-inch tablet running Android 5.1 Lollipop. It’ll be available in 2-3 weeks time. From first impressions, it sure seems like a lot of bang for your buck … 
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Acer just teased a beast: Predator 6 smartphone has 10-core processor, 4 loudspeakers, 4GB RAM and more…

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As part of its IFA announcement this morning, Acer teased an upcoming product which could have any spec-hungry smartphone fans drooling with desire. It didn’t give all the details, but what it did share is enough to get us to stand up and pay attention.

Acer’s Predator 6 smartphone will feature a ridiculous deca-core (10 cores!) MediaTek Helio X20 with 4GB RAM and four front-facing speakers. This is designed to be a mobile gaming power-house. Its internal specs are made to handle even the most intensive gaming, while the four speakers will create an immersive experience. If that wasn’t enough, it also has a 21MP camera on the back, because why not?

No other details were shared. We don’t know pricing or availability. We don’t even know for certain if it’s going to run Android, they didn’t say. It’s safe to assume that it will be an Android device given the specifications and that the Predator 8 is launching soon, and definitely runs Android 5.1 Lollipop. We’ll keep you updated once the phone gets an official announcement with all the important details. Update: It definitely runs Android.

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG Optimus Exceed 2 $15, Canon T5 w/ lens kit (refurb) $252, HTC One M9 (unlocked) $380, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Verizon Wireless Prepaid LG Optimus Exceed 2: $15 (Reg. $70)

Canon’s refurbished T5 DSLR w/ 18-55mm lens kit is on sale for $252 shipped (Orig. $549)

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Refurb HTC One M9 32GB flash 4G LTE (unlocked): $380 shipped (Reg. $500+) | eBay

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4 32GB (unlocked): $370 shipped (Reg. $700) | eBay

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Acer 15-inch Chromebook 1.5GHz/4GB/32GB SSD: $270 shipped (Reg. $350)

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Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $480 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

More new gear from today:

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Sony Headphones: Bluetooth over-ears $95 (Orig. $150), Extra Bass w/ mic (refurb) $25 (Orig. $118), more

  • Games/Apps: Pokemon X/Y $30, $100 PlayStation credit for $90, Motocross Elite goes free, more
  • Daily Deals: TurtleCell iPhone 5/5s headphone case $25, Mpow Bluetooth 4.0 Receiver $20, more
  • Harman Kardon HKTS9 5.1-channel Surround Sound System w/ Subwoofer: $190 shipped (Orig. $600)
  • TigerVPN Lite Lifetime Subscription: $29 (Orig. $790)

More deals still alive:

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Two Philips Hue connected light bulbs (multiple styles) for $100 shipped (~$120 value)

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Bang & Olufsen brings it all together with new whole home audio capabilities for existing products

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Review: Sony’s RX100 IV is the best compact photo/video camera that money can buy (Video)

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DJI reveals a new Phantom 3 for beginner pilots loaded with specs

 

Acer Chromebase Touch review: An affordable all-in-one touchscreen desktop PC [Video]

The rise of Chrome OS has been nothing short of fantastic. With so many of our daily computing needs being met with online services, having a laptop which “only runs a web browser” and a bunch of useful web apps isn’t such a bad idea anymore. You can save on costs massively, and still be able to do almost anything you need to do. Unless you need lots of storage for gaming or media, it’s hard to argue against buying a Chrome-based notebook.

But is the same true of a desktop? I’ve been using the Acer Chromebase Touch for the past week or so and, as much as there are frustrations, there are also things I really enjoyed.


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9to5Toys Lunch Break: LG G Flex 2 (unlocked) $300, Galaxy Tab Pro $350, Samsung EVO 1TB SSD $310, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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LG G Flex 2 silver (unlocked) 4G LTE w/ curved OLED: $300 shipped (Reg. $330) | eBay

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2″ Tablet: $350 shipped (Reg. $650) (must be signed in) | Adorama

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Samsung 850 EVO 1TB 2.5-inch Internal Solid-State Drive: $310 shipped (Reg. $350)

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Sony 7.2-ch. 4K AV Receiver w/ AirPlay and Bluetooth for $299 shipped (Reg. $400), more

More new gear from today:

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More deals still alive:

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VIZIO 43-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $500 shipped (Reg. $600)

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JBL details new Flip3 & Xtreme portable Bluetooth speakers w/ fresh designs & features

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Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker

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Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stic

Touchscreen + Chrome OS: Do they work together? [Video]

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Acer did something a little unusual last month when it announced an all-in-one Chromebase desktop with a touchscreen. It’s the first of its kind, and the company hopes it can bring something unique to the market. I’ve been testing it for the past week and, although it’s clearly not an input replacement for the mouse and keyboard, it actually has its uses.

The entire 21.5-inch 1080p panel has a layer of touch sensors over the top of it. It’s ten-point multitouch, and can be used to do all manner of things. It’s mostly intuitive too. There’s little unusual or unfamiliar if you’ve been using touchscreen smartphones for any length of time.
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9to5Toys Lunch Break: Galaxy S6 (unlocked) $500, S6 Edge (unlocked) $600, GoPro HERO4 Black $399, more

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Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone 32GB (unlocked): $500 shipped (Reg. $800) | eBay

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge 32GB (factory unlocked): $600 shipped (Reg. $1,000) | eBay

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GoPro HERO4 Black 4K Action Camera for $399 shipped (Reg. $500)

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Sony Mobile Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50: $148 shipped (Reg. $160+) | Amazon

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Refurbished Acer White 11.6″ CB3-111-C8UB Chromebook: $130 shipped (Reg. $140)

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LG ChromeBase 22-Inch All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $284 shipped (Reg. $325) | Amazon

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Acer’s LiquidLeap+ wearable now available: $80 (Reg. $100)

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Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker

Review: DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand

Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick

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Giveaway: Grain Audio OEHP.01 Over-Ear Headphones are an ideal daily set of cans, $199 value

More new gear from today:

Sennheiser Urbanite over-Ear Headphones for iOS in NationSennheiser Urbanite on-ears for $75 or XL over-ears for $130 (Orig. up to $250), more

More deals still alive:

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VIZIO 43-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $500 shipped (Reg. $600)

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Jabra SOLEMATE Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker in black $60 shipped (Reg. $90+), more

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Stary Board cuts the weight to become the world’s lightest” electric vehicle

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9to5Toys Lunch Break: MEElectronics headphones $35, Jabra SOLEMATE $60, Sony SmartWatch 3 $148, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Amazon Gold Box – MEElectronics Air Fi Runaway Bluetooth Headphones in multiple colors: $35 Prime shipped (Reg. $60)

Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Wireless On-Ear Headphones in Titanium: $209 shipped (Orig. $380)

 

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Jabra SOLEMATE Wireless Portable Bluetooth Speaker in black $60 shipped (Reg. $90+), more

Bluetooth speakers: Urge Basics Soundbrick $18 shipped, Liger waterproof shower speaker $10 shipped, more

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Sony Mobile Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50: $148 shipped (Reg. $160+) | Amazon

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Refurbished Acer White 11.6″ CB3-111-C8UB Chromebook: $130 shipped (Reg. $140)

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LG ChromeBase 22-Inch All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $284 shipped (Reg. $325) | Amazon

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Acer’s LiquidLeap+ wearable now available: $80 (Reg. $100)

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Review: Bang & Olufsen Beolit 15 Bluetooth speaker

Review: DODOcase Apple Watch Charging Stand

Review: SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick

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Giveaway: Grain Audio OEHP.01 Over-Ear Headphones are an ideal daily set of cans, $199 value

More new gear from today:

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VIZIO 43-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV: $500 shipped (Reg. $600)

More deals still alive:

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ASUS ZenWatch now just $130 from the Google Store (Reg. $200)

New products & more:

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Cusby adapters work like LEGO to let you build a custom USB-C hub

9to5Toys Lunch Break: Sony SmartWatch 3 $148, Acer 11-inch Chromebook $130, ASUS ZenWatch $130, more

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

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Sony Mobile Sony SmartWatch 3 SWR50: $148 shipped (Reg. $160+) | Amazon

Acer 11.6%22 Chromebook Intel Celeron 2GB Memory 16GB eMMC Flash Memory White CB3-111-C8UB - Best Buy 2015-05-19 14-27-02

Refurbished Acer White 11.6″ CB3-111-C8UB Chromebook: $130 shipped (Reg. $140)

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ASUS ZenWatch now just $130 from the Google Store (Reg. $200)

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LG ChromeBase 22-Inch All-in-One Cloud Desktop: $284 shipped (Reg. $325) | Amazon

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Acer’s LiquidLeap+ wearable now available: $80 (Reg. $100)

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Amazon Gold Box – up to 60% off Logitech gear: M320 wireless mouse $10 Prime shipped, UE MINI BOOM $55 shipped, more

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Giveaway: Grain Audio OEHP.01 Over-Ear Headphones are an ideal daily set of cans, $199 value

More new gear from today:

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Complete this Chipotle trivia game & receive a buy one, get one free coupon

More deals still alive:

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Kmashi 10,000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank: $9.39 Prime shipped (Orig. $50)

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A-Bike Electric has powered assistance in the “lightest” package in the world

Acer Chromebase Touch: Unboxing the all-in-one Chrome OS touchscreen desktop [Video]

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Acer recently unveiled a new range of all-in-one desktop computers running Chrome OS. The Acer Chromebase Touch is one of the company’s most recent models, and it has a 21.5-inch, full HD touchscreen. It’s powered by a Tegra K1 quad-core processor, 4 GB RAM, 16 GB of storage and a couple of 3W front-firing speakers.


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