Weekly deals roundup: New year, new killer discounts on the Galaxy Z Fold 5, ThinkPhone, and more،
Are you looking to break out of your traditional post-vacation funk…and spend a little money in the process? Hopefully you have something left in your bank account after buying all your loved ones the perfect Christmas presents (which they didn't quite appreciate the way you hoped), because the perfect time to treat yourself is maybe finally arrived.
You don't (necessarily) need to break the bank to do it just yet, because our latest weekend list of the best tech deals on the web includes popular gadgets costing as little as $60 or $100 and up at $1,500. What all these phones, tablets, smartwatches, earphones and headsets have in common, of course, are deep discounts available with no strings attached from some of the biggest retailers.
Incredibly, some of the opening deals of the year listed and detailed below are about, if not exactly, as good as the best special deals you were able to get on Black Friday or Christmas recently, let alone making it unlikely that they will be significantly improved any time soon.
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Yes, Motorola's outdoor-friendly, security-focused Lenovo ThinkPhone (or simply Motorola ThinkPhone) is always slashed by a whopping $300 off a not-so-extravagant list price of $699.99 in a 256GB unlocked storage variant, which is an absolutely insane deal made even more compelling by the impending arrival of the Galaxy XCover 7 robust and clearly more humble from Samsung.
If you prefer a prettier but also more fragile foldable device than a rugged device, the high-end Motorola Razr Plus and… the super high-end Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 are on sale at the time of writing. with the exact same outright $300 discount with an identical $50 Amazon credit added as an extra sweetener.
Of course, the price gap between the two equally attractive foldable powerhouses remains absolutely enormous, with each model very clearly targeting a completely different audience. This means that it is up to you to decide which specific group of customers you belong to.
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If it seems like Motorola has an increasingly strong presence in our little weekly roundups here, it's… pretty much right on the money, and that's because the company manages to dominate the competition in terms of value for money week after week. outside these days.
The surprisingly powerful mid-range Edge (2023) and the surprisingly good-looking Edge 30 Fusion with Viva Magenta coating have virtually no opposition to speak of in the sub-$400 segment today, at least until Samsung launches (and offers discounts) the Galaxy A55.
If you're willing to spend a little more money (or a lot more), the OnePlus 11 flagship and the super flagship OnePlus Open are also very attractive with their latest discounts, at least until OnePlus 12 and 12R are coming out in the US to (try to) blow Motorola out of the water.
What do you think of the 2024 tablet bargains?
That's what we call a diverse and eclectic collection of devices designed to meet (almost) every need and satisfy (almost) every type of consumer. Are you strapped for cash after Christmas and just want an Android tablet that will work for the most basic business or entertainment purposes? So make sure to check out the latest Galaxy Tab A7 Lite discount.
The second-generation Lenovo Tab P11, meanwhile, is perfect for budget-conscious users who want a little more speed and screen real estate, while the Galaxy Tab S9, Tab S9 Ultra, and Surface Pro 9 are obviously aimed at the most demanding people who do not hesitate to spend a small fortune to replace a high-end (or ultra high-end) laptop. Don't forget that you also need to save money for a separately available keyboard.
Some of the best smartwatches are also getting deep discounts today
And the latest deals you can check out above make these three bad boys hard to refuse for Android and iOS users who are passionate about fashion, fitness, or outdoor adventures. Talk about something for everyone!
Treat your ears to excellent headphones and earphones at irresistible prices!
If you expect us to recommend the same cutting-edge options in this category that we recommend more or less every week… your intuition will prove to be completely correct when it comes to the second generation AirPods Pro (with charging USB-C). concerned. But then you have two significantly lesser-known alternatives to consider with massive discounts and unbeatable prices, as well as a super-premium over-ear model that you probably hear about pretty rarely too… even if it's not quite done right.
Indeed, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 are objectively amazing headphones, while the JBL Tune 235NC and Jabra Connect 5t are arguably also great headphones in terms of the value for money they offer for very little money in this moment. These are great ways to start the new year on a good note, literally and figuratively.
