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The UE Boom 2 is one of the finest Bluetooth speakers you can buy. Great sound, long battery life, distinct styling, and a waterproof exterior make it stand out in the crowded group of competitors in the portable speaker arena.It's also one of the pricier speakers on the market, normally selling for the premium of price of $200. With the support of a strong brand name and stellar reviews, the Boom 2 almost never dips below this price.It happens to be on sale today. At least in a couple of color variations. The royal and baby blue 'Brainfreeze Edition' is currently priced at $166.42, and the obnoxiously bright pink and orange 'Tropical Edition' is even lower at $161.16.The irregular numbers in the prices make me think this is Amazon clearing inventory on less popular colors, not an official UE sale. That means that these prices may be highly volatile and could change at any moment. If you are in the market for a Boom 2, and don't mind some bright colors, then now is a great time to buy one.Source: Brainfreeze Edition, Tropical Edition
The 5X may not be as flashy or as powerful as its more refined big brother, the 6P, but it sure is a heck of a lot cheaper. Google already is selling the phone at a pretty good price, but today you can pick up both models for $20 less on eBay.
Wireless charging. I really thought it would be available on all premium Android devices by now, but it seems manufacturers still aren't sure whether this should be a default feature or not.It's pretty disappointing that the new class of Nexi (pretty sure that's plural for nexus) opted for the UBS Type C or bust route. However, there are still a ton of devices on the market that sport inductive chargers.For the best wireless charging experience I always recommend using a three coil charger. The additional coils create a larger charging area and make for a more consistent connection.In other words, they are great for lazy people like myself that don't want the hassle of double checking to make sure their phone is actually charging when placed on a charging pad.Quality three coil charging stands usually sell in the $30-40 range, and sometimes as high as . Those prices are also often just for the charging plate, a power supply is an extra expense!Well, today Choetech has a very solid deal on their 4.4 star rated wireless CHOE Iron Stand. You can pick one up, with an included 2A power supply, for just $27.99 after applying the $8 off coupon code ZNJUGMOI. The stand is quite attractive in my eyes, it's made of aluminum and will charge a device placed on it in either landscape or portrait position.If you already have a 2A power supply and prefer a flat charging plate over a stand, then you might also consider the CHOE Stadium three coil charging pad. You can grab one for $18.99 after applying coupon code 383DEP2X. (Note, only the white model is on sale)I own a number of wireless accessories from Choetech and I've been impressed with their build quality and pricing. Aside from my recommendation, they also have a solid 18 month warranty on their devices that should help you feel secure in your purchase.Source: CHOE Iron Stand, CHOE Stadium
Google has a three albums on sale today, including titles from Coldplay & Skrillex as well as a cast recording of a Broadway musical. The three should blend together into a really solid mix for patriotic 15 year high school reunion where everyone does acid. Here are the links.
Do you find yourself in need of charging solutions while traveling in your vehicle? Are there days then you are forced to decide between having a fully charged smartphone or a topped off tablet? Do you ever look longingly at your car charger and think, "Man, if I had just a couple more ports I could braid the cables the way I used to braid my pet unicorn's mane."Well then, have I got great news for you! Tronsmart is having a mega-massive-monster blowout sale on QC 2.0 car chargers and there's one to fit every geek's mobile charging needs.
The UE Roll may be the most diminutive member of UE's proud Bluetooth speaker family, but it's also the most portable. Weighing in at just 11 oz, the Roll punches above its weight class with surprisingly loud and clear audio for such a low profile device.In addition to sounding great, the Roll also is waterproof and has a permanently attached marine grade bungee cord that you can use to hang the speaker on things. Things like your backpack, skateboard, dog, or the side of your head (if you buy two, you can put one on each side of your head for true stereo sound). Be creative.UE prices their products at the higher end of the portable audio spectrum, and for good reason - they are some of the best Bluetooth speakers on the market. Finding a current generation UE device on sale is a rare event, and should be taken advantage of by anyone on the market for a new mobile music maker.The Roll just so happens to be on sale right now on Amazon, a whopping $30 off, bringing the price down to $69.99 from it's normal retail price of $99.99. Now, this price only applies to the black and orange model pictured above, but it's probably the one you would choose for yourself anyways. At least that's the one I would choose, some of the other color combos look like petri dishes full of salmonella and e-coli.If you want more info on the Roll before you enter your credit card info, then check out Cam's full review. He seems to know a lot about music and other such things. I saw a picture of him with a guitar one time, so yeah, there's some evidence for you that he knows some stuff. I also like the Roll quite a lot, and I happen to have the same name as a famous guitarist, which pretty much makes me an acoustic expert, so you should probably trust my opinion even more than Cam's.If you want to buy a UE Roll for yourself, follow the link below. I'm not sure how long the promo price will last, so click quickly if you want to grab one at a discount.Source: Amazon
The original ASUS Zenwatch isn't the best Android Wear device on the market. It does, however, happen to be one of the cheapest options available and is a great entry-level option for someone wanting to see what this smartwatch craze is all about.The current retail price on the Zenwatch hovers in the 0 to 0 range. Right now you can grab one on B&H for a significantly lower price of $99.99. That's a good price for a smartwatch with a heart rate sensor, a premium leather band, and pretty solid reviews.There are a couple of small caveats to keep in mind though. The first thing to consider is that the Zenwatch is only available in one color– the silver and rose gold combo with a tan wrist strap. The other small issue is that the smartwatch isn't currently in stock.B&H is still accepting orders, so it seems that they will be getting more units in stock, but there is no projected ship date, so you may have to exercise a little patience. The good news is that when the watch does ship, the shipping is free, and you also won't pay sales tax unless you live in the state of New York.If those two issues are no big deal to you, and you've been looking to pick up a Zenwatch at a good price, then there has never been a better time to buy than now. You know what to do, follow the link below and order yourself a sweet ASUS wrist computer. Then sit back and wait– a little anticipation only makes the final reward all that much sweeter, right?Source: B&H
Silicon Power is not a brand you've probably ever heard of (I for sure hadn't before today). Their name kinda sounds like it would belong to a labor union representing the robot uprising. Well, it turns out they don't provide legal counsel to the likes of Wall-E and R2D2, these guys make MicroSD cards.They must do an alright job, because they have a 4.5 star rating with over 1,200 reviews. Their whole lineup of class 10 UHS-1 memory cards is currently on sale, and the prices are pretty doggone compelling.
Quick Charge 3.0 and USB Type C will be featured on many, if not all, of the new crop of Android flagship devices. Those are sweet new technologies to look forward to, but most of us will still be using a gadget with QC 2.0 and MicroUSB charging for quite some time. Instead of pining for new tech, you can celebrate the fact that QC 2.0 batteries and chargers are now more affordable than ever thanks to the promise of change on the horizon.Choetech has a couple of sweet QC 2.0 charging devices available for killer low prices right now. The first item is a feature packed 15,600 mAh battery for just $21.99 after applying a $10 off coupon code Z9646RFC. The battery has QC 2.0 output and input meaning you can charge the battery itself at a much higher speed than a standard power bank.The Choetech battery also has an Apple Lighting charging port in addition to the MicroUSB one, so if you only have access to an Apple charger you can still juice up your power bank. The cells in the battery are manufactured by Samsung and it sports a 4.7 star rating as well as an 18 month warranty. In other words, it's a solid buy.Choetech also has a two port 30W car charger on sale for $5.99 after applying coupon code 725N2G9D. One of the ports is QC 2.0, the other is an intelligent port that will charge non QC 2.0 devices at their optimal speed. A MicroUSB cable is included with the charger and it also carries an 18 month warranty and a solid 4.5 star rating.The codes expire Saturday the 30th, so don't delay if you want to pick one, or both, up.Source: Battery, Car Charger
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Even though it's been out for a while now, the LG G Watch Urbane is still one of the most premium Android Wear devices you can buy. Its normal price currently sits around 0, but today you can pick one up for just $200 on BuyDig via eBay. We posted this deal a couple of weeks back, but that was just days after the holidays and I expect that some of you were too broke or hung over to notice. You're welcome.The device ships free anywhere in the US and retail tax is only charged in the state of New Jersey. Both the rose gold/brown and silver/black models are available, but they are selling very fast, so if you are particular about the color you want I would suggest that you click the buy button posthaste.The Urbane is a bit big and thick for my taste, but it's one of the only round Wear devices available without a flat tire, and a pretty compelling deal right now for just a couple of Benjamins. If you've got wrists big enough to rock it, you can snag one for yourself using the link below.Source: eBay
The Nexus 6 is available on Amazon for $249.99/$299.99 for the 32GB and 64GB models respectively. This isn't a new deal, or a better price than what we posted a couple of weeks ago at the end of December, but the phone has been out of stock for the past several days.I'm sure most of you have the Nexus 6's specs memorized by now, so I won't go into detail telling you about the device. Summary– it's a great big phone for a pretty small price that will give you access to lighting quick Android updates.Both dark blue and white models are in stock, and as this is the US model, it is compatible with every major carrier in the US, just pop in the SIM card of your choosing. Inventory is limited, and I doubt they will be making many more of these now that new Nexus devices are on the market, so act fast if you want to grab one for yourself.Source: Amazon
Are you sad that you missed out on winning a Tronsmart Titan 5 port 90W QC 2.0 charger in our drawing last November? You aren't the only one, and hey, at least Artem let you enter the drawing. (Apparently there's something unethical about giving the prizes to your employees. Pfft.)Now's your chance to get your hands on one of these beasts for a very reasonable price. Using coupon code 5USBPORT at checkout on Amazon will drop the price by $14 to $23.99– that's less than five bucks a port and one heck of a good deal.Unlike some QC 2.0 multi-chargers that have one quick-charging port and four standard ones, this beast boasts five high-speed USB ports. I don't use the word beast lightly either, the Titan is pretty massive, about the size of a gaming laptop's power supply.The Titan is a pretty young product, but it has a 4.9 star rating so far with 34 reviews on Amazon. While I don't own this particular charger, I have been very impressed with the quality of other Tronsmart items I have purchased in the past and feel great about recommending the company's products.I really want one of these behemoths, even though I only have one QC 2.0 compatible device. I'm swayed by the power of the dark charger. I also don't want to sleep on the couch tonight when my wife finds out I bought yet another gadget. Decisions.If you want one for yourself, you can grab it using the link below. Don't forget to use the coupon code 5USBPORT to lower the price. Also, please note that the discount only applies to the black model.Source: Amazon
Truly one of the most iconic singers of all time, Elvis inspired musicians during his time at the top and his music continues to influence the music industry today. Now you can sing along with him while you take your morning shower, for free! Google is giving away the album Elvis 30 #1 hits.
If you want frequent Android updates but don't have the cash to pick up a 5X or 6P, then the Nexus 5 may still be your best option. Right now you can buy a refurbished 16GB model for just $150 on Daily Steals. The 32GB model is also available for just $30 more.
A wise man once said, "If an empty wall outlet thy home doth possess, thou should fill it with a charger for thy personal electronics with great haste." I think it was Shakespeare, but I'm not entirely sure, so don't quote me on that.Well, regardless of who said it, the sentiment is true for many of us gadget lovers. I really don't think it's possible to have too many chargers. Today you can pick up a great one for just a few bucks. Aukey has their Quick Charge 2.0 single port wall charger on sale for just $6.50 after applying coupon code V4R8BK3J at checkout to knock off a substantial $8.50. That's more than half off! Not bad at all.I own this charger, I bought it a few months back for nearly twice this price, and it works great. Included with the charger is a 3.3ft MicroUSB cable and an 18 month warranty. 1500 customers have bestowed the charger with a 4.5 star rating, which is pretty darn good.Has Shakespeare inspired you this morning to buy more wall chargers? If he has, then go pick up this Aukey on Amazon while the coupon code is still active. You can use it to charge thy devices to their fullest extent.Source: Amazon
Triller. That's a silly sounding name and a really dumb idea for an app.
Pushbullet added two small, but useful, new features this morning. First, replying to group SMS from a computer or tablet is now (finally) supported. In a small gesture of holiday goodwill, Pushbullet won't count group SMS messages against the 100 message limit for non-paying users for the rest of the month.
[Deal Alert] Lexar's 128GB High-Performance MicroSDXC Card On Sale For $59.99, Its Lowest Price Ever
Lexar currently has their top tier 128GB MicroSD card on sale for just $59.99 on Amazon. We've seen cheaper deals on 128GB MicroSD cards here at Android Police, but we have never seen a MicroSD card as speedy as this one sell for such a low price.That speed is what sets this Lexar card apart. Using the included USB 3.0 reader, these cards can transfer files at a blistering 95MB/s, which is twice the transfer speed of the 128GB cards on sale last month. The card is also very highly reviewed, sporting a 4.6 star rating with 1,600 reviews.
Writing an unbiased review is a lot easier said than done. Every reviewer, myself included, has their own preferences, opinions, and experiences that will in some way affect his or her attitudes and conclusions. So rather than pretend that I am an unbiased reviewer, I will begin by telling you a little about the phones I have owned for the last few years. My hope is that this information will lend you greater insight into my thoughts and feelings regarding the Sony Z5.