Apple’s latest M1 laptops have been getting plenty of love over at Amazon.com. You can currently get a new 13-inch MacBook Pro with 512GB of storage space, 8GB RAM, and Apple’s M1 processor for just $1,350 after $149 savings. Now, if you can live with 256GB of storage space, you can also get your new MacBook Pro for $1,150 with the same $149 discount.
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air is also on sale if you choose to go for the 512GB storage version. You get $74 off, meaning that you can get yours for $1,175 in Space Gray or Gold, while the best deal comes with the Silver color option, as it’s selling for $1,170.92 after a $78.08 discount. Now, if you’re looking for a more affordable laptop, you can consider the Lenovo Chromebook Duet that’s now selling for $222.09 after receiving a $16.28 discount, which features 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage space.
Suppose you’re also looking to boost your audio experience. In that case, you can do so with TCL’s Alto 9+ 3.1 Dolby Atmos Sound Bar with RAY·DANZ Technology, which’s now available for $249 after getting a $50.99 discount. If you’re more interested in taking your music on the go, you can grab the JBL CLIP 3 that can now be yours for just under $50 with $20 savings, or grab a pair of Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones for $120, and save $79.95.
Now, there are some essential accessories on sale for your new laptop, or the one you already have. First, you can get a new Lenovo Portable Aluminum Laptop Stand to get your display into a more comfortable viewing position, and the best part is that it’s now selling for just $20 after a $5 discount. Next up, the Anker USB C Hub comes with 65W Power Delivery, 4K HDMI, 1Gbps Ethernet, USB-C Data Port, and two USB A 3.0 ports for $34 with $12 savings.
Finally, you can also get yourself a new Leather Desk Pad Protector for just $11.55 with $4.44 savings. This non-slip PU leather desk blotter is also waterproof, and it will not only help to protect your desk it will also make it look better. There’s another choice that’s a bit more affordable, as the Weelth Multifunctional Office Desk Pad can be yours for $10.44 when you apply the on-page coupon.
Samsung Galaxy S21 series, Google Pixel 4a 5G and more on sale today
The latest iPad Pro, the iPad Air and more tablets are on sale today
There are tons of deals on Smart TVs, and LG monitors available
You know the way it goes, new week new me but, those deals for the Galaxy S21 Series just keep getting hotter with new perks. The Galaxy S21, S21+, S21 Ultra and all the products announced last week are still available for pre-orders, giving you some nice perks if you do. In the case of the Galaxy S21, you can get it for as low as $99 with an extra $100 in instant credit and a free smart tag. The S21+ for $299 with an extra $150 in instant credit plus a smart tag, and then the Galaxy S21 Ultra for $499 plus an extra $200 in instant credit and a Smart Tag. Add to that a new perk, now with 4 months of YouTube Premium and 6 months of Spotify Premium. Also, if you’re looking for the best rugged case money can buy for the S21, SUPCASE is our most recommended option. We’ll be sure to have links for their cases both on Amazon, and also SUPCASE.com for you to use code POCKETNOW15 to get a 15% discount. Guys, and those other trade-in deals for devices like the Galaxy Z Fold 2 at just $999 plus others are still available. We’ll be sure to also link to that. Moving on from Samsung, the Google Pixel 4a is currently $40 off, so you can get the entry level variant for $450. The new iPad Air is $40 off, leaving the entry level model for $559. And the regular iPad is also $20 off, leaving it at $530 for the 128GB of storage. We have other deals on monitors, iPad Pros and more Samsung products.
Let’s stick to the official news but moving on to Qualcomm, as this morning we got the companies latest processor which is, a pretty interesting launch. The company just launched the Snapdragon 870 SoC, which is a follow up on the Snapdragon 865+, meaning it’s kind of a prequel to the 888 5G. This new SoC is built on a 7nm process and it comes with Qualcomm’s Kryo 585 CPU with a prime clock speed of 3.2 GHz. When it comes to the GPU, you’re getting the Adreno 650 GPU and it also brings both flavors of 5G, thanks to the Snapdragon X55 modem. This SoC supports things like 4K displays at 60Hz and QHD+ at 144Hz, 10-bit color, HDR10 and HDR10+. When it comes to the camera, it brings a Spectra 480 ISP which allows for up 200MP photo capture, it supports 25MP dual cameras and even 8K video. This chip will power different devices from companies like Motorola, OPPO, Xiaomi, and OnePlus, it even makes me wonder if this is the processor behind the OnePlus 9 Lite. So yeah, not even sure if this is to 2021 what the Snapdragon 765G was to 2020, but who knows. Expect products right now in Q1.
Asus ROG Phone 4 appears in a hands-on video flaunting its secondary rear screen
New ASUS ROG Phone 4 may arrive with a massive battery
Let’s move the spotlight on to ASUS as you can’t deny the company’s disruption in the gaming smartphone market, and the ROG Phone is due for a refresh. Over the past couple of weeks we’ve been getting a couple of tidbits on what to expect but now we have some good information. First off, ASUS posted a poster of the phone on Weibo, showing the phone’s silhouette over the Aries constellation. Now, according to a tipster, the ASUS ROG Phone 4 will come in with a crazy, and I mean crazy 6000 mAh battery which will allegedly support 60 or 65W charging speeds. The phone recently went through Geekbench, revealing that it will be powered by the Snapdragon 888, 8GB of RAM and it will run Android 11 out of the box. Finally, a Chinese tipster posted an image of the actual device on to Weibo, showing off the back of the phone. It looks very ROG to say the least, with the camera module resembling its predecessor and a gray color variant with some accents that’ll most likely bring RGB lights. Judging by the poster and the constellation, we should expect this phone between March 21 and April 19 so, let’s see what we get. All that said, I’m seriously curious as to what you think, cause I have noticed a trend in drop in specs lately. Notice those RAM numbers.
Android 12 to arrive with new feature that will improve storage management
We’re, probably a few weeks away from the Android Developer Beta so, some of the features we’re supposed to be getting have started to leak and get some traction. A couple of weeks ago we got a tweet from XDA saying that Android 12 might let you hibernate unused apps in order to free up space, kind of like what iOS does where it uninstalls the apps you don’t use after some time, which was actually a NextBit invention on Android years ago. Now we have a screenshot of the Android Open Source Code shows that we will be getting the feature. The system will manage the app’s hibernation state to optimize storage and it will clear the cache for this app. When an app is hibernated for a single user, it hibernates for the others but, your data will remain in the app so that once you need it again, you just have to press download and pick up right were you left it. It’s not exactly clear how this will work as, the developer preview isn’t out yet but, it’s definitely nice to have especially since the biggest complain for the S21 is that SD Card Slot missing. We’ll keep you posted as more leaks emerge as this one is not necessarily what I’d call new.
Apple working on redesigned iMacs and a smaller Mac Pro with in-house silicon
Let’s move on to Apple, and the upcoming Apple Silicon Macs as all eyes onto what the company is doing, especially Intels. According to a new report from Mark Gurman and Bloomberg, those redesigned MacBook Pros we talked about last week aren’t the only thing we’re getting from Cupertino this year. The report claims that Apple is planning to launch 2 new iMacs, to replace the Intel 21.5in and 27in models with Apple Silicon. Apparently the internals aren’t the only things changing, as Gurman claims that we are finally losing the thick bezels in favor of a cleaner display, kind of like what we get from the Pro Display XDR, and that also goes for the curved back which will now be flat. The report says that this will be one of the biggest visual updates to any Apple product this year. But wait, there’s more. Apple is reportedly looking to refresh the Mac Pro as well. This new model would retain the cheese grater design we got in 2019 and it will also retain an Intel processor, as one of the last machines to do so before Apple finishes the transition, it will most likely just bring better internals. However, we might be getting a second and smaller model which will feature an aluminum exterior that can resemble the Power Mac G4 Cube. Finally, Cupertino is working on a more affordable monitor, geared towards the average consumer but of course, it won’t bring the same level of brightness or contrast ratio as the Pro Display XDR. We just hope the stand isn’t sold separately on this one.
Story of the day:
Apple testing foldable screens, considers in-screen fingerprint sensor for iPhones
And finally the hottest news today have to do again so early in the year with iPhone 13, and maybe even further. See Mark Gurman’s report digs into what we can expect soon, and what we can expect in the future, so let’s start with what you might not see yet. According to him Apple has already developed foldable screens for internal testing. Now, even if they are progressing with this project, apparently it is only limited to the screen stage, and they don’t really have a prototype of an actual folding iPhone just yet. Mark claims that one of the options on the table is a 6.7in panel, making it sound like this is actually a clamshell and not a tablet-like device. But moving on to projects we might get as soon as this year, it looks like Cupertino wants to bring back Touch ID which makes all the sense in the world considering these times. According to them, Apple is testing in-display fingerprint sensors for the 2021 iPhones, a rumor which we’ve heard multiple times. However, this doesn’t mean Face ID is dying, even though the notch is getting smaller we will reportedly be getting both ways to unlock your device. I mean if they can’t add it to the display we could at least get it in the power button. So far it looks like the major improvements for the iPhone 13 will come from hardware changes like the smaller notch, the high refresh rate display and now Touch ID.
We have a nice selection of Smart TV deals from several brands. There is something for everyone, starting with the VIZIO 75-inch P-Series Quantum X 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV that’s currently selling for $1,900 after a $100 discount. This gives you a massive screen with Bluetooth, USB, and HDMI connections, plus support for Netflix, Pandora, Hulu, Apple AirPlay, and more. The next option comes from LG, as its 75-inch LG NanoCell 4K Smart UHD TV is getting a huge $403 discount, which leaves it at just $1,297.
Quantum Color Built on VIZIO’s high-performance Active Full Array backlight, VIZIO’s next-generation Quantum Color delivers cinematic color intensity with 180% more color than standard 4K TVs.
See the natural, lifelike color of Nano Color, precise color at wide angles with Nano Accuracy, and deeper black and contrast of precisely balanced lighting.
Now, you don’t have to spend that much on a new TV, as there are also options that are more budget-friendly. For example, there’s the VIZIO 65-Inch M-Series Quantum 4K UHD LED HDR Smart TV that’s currently selling for $698. This gives you a large screen with the same connectivity as more expensive models, and it also supports your favorite streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and more. Get a 50-inch Insignia Smart TV for just $300, or get the 65-inch model with the same great quality for $500, and you get the same $50 savings on both. Or get the TCL 40S325 40 Inch 1080p Smart LED Roku TV for just $200 after a $100 discount.
Quantum Color Combined with a powerful Active Full Array backlight, VIZIO’s next-generation Quantum Color delivers cinematic color volume with over a billion hues of vibrant color.
Smart TV with access to streaming services for countless entertainment options: Stream shows, movies, games, and more with the TV’s built-in Wi-Fi and integrated apps.
And since we’re talking about displays, you can also check out the latest monitor deals we have selected for you. We start with the LG 38WN75C-B 38-Inch Class 21:9 Curved UltraWide QHD+ that’s currently going for $849 with $50.99 savings. If that’s too much, you can also grab LG’s 32-inch option that is getting a $50 discount, leaving it at $450. Get a smaller 27-inch display for less, as the LG 27 Inch 4K UHD LED Monitor with VESA DisplayHDR 400 for $380 with a huge $169.99 discount. Get another 27-inch option when you go for the LG 27 Inch Full HD Ultragear G-Sync Compatible Gaming Monitor that’s getting a $50 discount, leaving it at just under $300. Finally, the LG UltraWide WFHD IPS HDR1 0 Monitor can be yours for $337 with $23 savings.
With AMD FreeSync technology, console gamers can experience seamless, fluid movement throughout high resolution, fast-paced games. AMD FreeSync virtually eliminates screen tearing and stuttering.
Experience a new level of color on this 27-inch monitor. The wide viewing angle IPS panel provides superior color control covering RGB 99% Color gamut.
The 21:9 UltraWide Full HD resolution offers 33% more screen space compared to Full HD resolution display. Enjoy your Webinar with viewing larger materials and more attendees.
Last year’s CES 2020 finally filled us with excitement as we’ve deemed it an extremely good show, and, arguably, one of its best iterations yet. This year’s CES 2021, however, due to the current events, was one of the strangest tech shows we’ve witnessed so far.
For the first time, the event didn’t take place at the Las Vegas Convention Center, and other locations scattered across the city’s major hotels, but it was more of an online, “socially distanced” event, with companies showing off their products and innovations via live streams. Thich has pretty much become the norm in 2020, and most probably for the remainder of 2021.
While some would argue for more convenience, it completely strips the media from any chance of in-person interaction with the products and the show floor, hence the lack of hands-on videos we all love and hate.
Thankfully, it didn’t stop companies from innovating, and we’re recognizing that innovation, and efforts, by awarding our annual “Best of CES” awards, to the companies and products we found most interesting and exciting on the virtual show floor.
Here are our Best of CES 2021 award winners, in no particular order.
HONOR Band 6
The HONOR Band 6, available in three colors (Meteorite Black, Sandstone Grey, and Coral Pink), offers a 1.47-inch AMOLED display with 194 x 364 resolution.
While being water-resistant for 5ATM, it sports a blood oxygen monitor (SpO2 monitor), heart rate sensor, sleep and stress monitor, as well as female cycle tracker.
When it comes to working out, the fitness tracker offers 10 workout modes, and the battery life is rated by the manufacturer for up to 14 days with typical usage.
Earin A-3
Earin is not only the Sweden-based company that created the True Wireless in-ear headphone category, but it also boasts its employment of Scandinavian design in its products.
The Earin A-3 is, according to the manufacturer, the smallest earbud on the market, but the company somehow managed to cram a 14.3mm Dynamic Driver inside the units, which only measure 20mm x 17mm x 15.8mm and 3,5gr.
Those interested will be able to grab their own Earin A-3 in the first quarter of the year from Earin.com and Amazon, paying $199.
Roborock S7
Roborock is constantly innovating and improving its robot vacuum cleaners, with the recently announced S7 being the model which offers the most features.
Aside from vacuuming and mopping, the Roborock S7 now has a scrubbing function. Intensity can vary from 1,650 times/min to 3,000 times/min, and thanks to the sonic mopping technology, surface dirt gets disintegrated and broken up even when it’s tough and dried-on messes.
Additionally, the Roborock S7 can raise or lower its mop to avoid carpets, and will most likely feature a new docking station that will empty the dust bin. Be on the lookout for the S7 at the end of Q1, when you’ll pay $649 for it.
Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2
The Galaxy Chromebook received a successor at almost half its price. It is not the usual successor that packs flagship upgrades. Instead, Samsung is focusing on delivering a Chromebook on a budget with its Galaxy Chromebook 2.
It features a 13.3-inch QLED FHD display. It is powered by the Intel Core i3-10110U Celeron 5205U processors, paired with Intel UHD graphics. You get plenty of storage options with 4GB or 8GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. On the connectivity front, it has two USB Type-C ports and a MicroSD-Multi-media Card Reader. There is Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) 802.11 ax 2×2 capability on board as well. It houses a 720P HD camera on the front and comes with stereo speakers.
The new model has Active Pen support, though the pen is sold separately. Samsung will be offering two configurations, starting at $549.99 (Intel Celeron 10th Generation), and $699.99 (Intel Core i3 10th Generation).
Samsung Neo QLED miniLED TV
Samsung introduced its miniLED TV in the Neo QLED range. It brings an all-new light source technology. With smaller LED lights, more lights can be packed in the same real estate.
Unlike other LED backlights, the Q900 eliminates lenses that capture and transmit light from the backlight. Instead, each compact LED is designed to emit light on its own. It means that the brightness is more finely controlled as well.
It measures just 0.9mm in thickness and packs a Quantum Processor that uses AI to optimize 8K picture and industry-first Multi-Intelligence AI Upscaling and make sound correspond to onscreen movement with Virtual Object Tracking Sound.
LG Rollable concept
LG first teased its upcoming rollable phone packing a retractable slide-out display back in September last year. At CES 2021, the company gave us a glimpse of the device in action.
Touted to debut as LG Rollable, the device appears to employ a motorized mechanism that extends the panel outside or retracts it inside, depending on the use-case scenario. As per rumors, it is tipped to feature an OLED display.
You will not have to wait much longer as the company has already confirmed that it will be announcing its rollable phone – touted to be LG Slide – in the first quarter of 2021. It is rumored to cost somewhere around $2,359.
TCL Rollable concept innovation
TCL showcased a rollable AMOLED panel for phones that offers a different design take on this concept. The concept rollable AMOLED shows a phone whose display extends vertically upwards, instead of extending horizontally.
It can be directly compared to Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip but instead of a foldable, TCL is offering a rollable. The company says its rollable AMOLED panel can go from 6.7-inch to a tablet-like 7.8-inch size. That said, there is no word when, or if, this concept will make it to the mass market.
TCL also showcased a 17-inch Printed OLED Scrolling Display that actually opens like a scroll. The company says it has created the panel using inkjet printing technology and that it can cover 100% of the color gamut. As per the company, it is currently focusing on commercializing its latest display innovations and that it can produce these panels at a lower cost compared to rivals. No details regarding the commercialization of this product have been revealed yet.
AMD Ryzen 5000 series chips
AMD released its Ryzen 5000 series mobile processors that target form factors ranging from high-end gaming laptops to ultrabooks and mass-market consumer laptops.
The Ryzen 5000 H-series processors are targeted at gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals. There are 6-core and 8-core variants with a peak clock speed of 4.8GHz, base TDP of 35W (goes over 40W), and up to 20MB cache.
Further, the Ryzen 5000 U-series mobile processors are targeted at ultrabooks and mass-market laptops. These range from 4-core and 6-core to 8-core models with a uniform 15W TDP across the family, and up to 20MB cache.
LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series 8K TV
30,000 tiny LEDs is an achievement that will definitely grant you a Pocketnow award while offering a great viewing experience for your customers. The LG QNED MiniLED 99 Series 8K TV is a Mini LED TV that offers great brightness and a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, thanks to up to 2,500 dimming zones and advanced local dimming zones.
With sizes up to 86 inches and operation up to 120Hz, the new model combines Quantum Dot, NanoCell, and Mini LED technologies into one.
HP P34hc 34-inch monitor for professionals
HP launched a new curved-screen monitor, which features a 34-inch display. It supports up to a WQHD resolution of 3440 x 1440 pixels and has a 21:9 aspect ratio. The typical brightness can go up to 250 nits and it has a 3500:1 contrast ratio.
The connectivity options include HDMI; USB-C; USB port; USB hub; Display Port. There is 1 USB Type-C (Alternative mode DisplayPort 1.2, power delivery up to 65 W); 1 HDMI 2.0 (with HDCP support); 1 DisplayPort 1.2 in (with HDCP support) and 4 USB-A 3.2 Gen 1. The VESA mount is 100 mm x 100 mm.
For environmental reasons, it features an arsenic-free display glass; Low halogen; Mercury-free display backlights; TCO Certified and TCO Certified Edge.
HP Elite Folio
HP announced a convertible PC that features a pull-forward form factor to make it usable as a tablet and a laptop. It has a 13.5-inch display with an optional HP Sure View Reflect privacy panel and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 2 5G compute platform and supports Wi-Fi 6 and optional 5G connectivity.
The laptop also gets an HP Elite Slim Active Pen with an integrated charging and storage cradle for quick access. You can push it up to 16GB of RAM and up to 512GB of storage.
The HP Elite Folio has two USB Type-C ports, a 3.5mm audio jack, and a Nano-SIM slot. It will be available in February, and pricing will be revealed closer to launch.
LG Gram 2021 series
LG showcased its 2021 series of Gram laptops. The new lineup includes five laptops: LG Gram 17 (17Z90P), LG Gram 16 (16Z90P), LG Gram 14 (14Z90P), LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90P), and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (14T90P).
Unlike the size, they have a common 16:10 display. The Gram 17, 16, and 14 have different display sizes and batteries, but the internal specs remain the same. They feature an IPS display with a 16:10 aspect ratio. They are powered by 11th-Gen Intel Core processors and options for Intel Iris Xe Graphics or Intel UHD Graphics. As for the memory, they have 8GB or 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and M.2 Dual SSD slots for storage.
The LG Gram 16 2-in-1 (16T90P) and LG Gram 14 2-in-1 (14T90P) feature touch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 6 protection and a 16:10 aspect ratio. The processor, RAM options, and storage remain the same.
Lenovo Yoga AIO 7
The Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 features a rotating hinge, allowing users to switch between landscape and portrait mode effortlessly. Moreover, you can change the screen orientation remotely using a phone or tablet.
It allows 20-degrees of tilt adjustment for maximum comfort in vertical movements. You get a 27-inch 4K display that covers 99% of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color gamut. There is TUV Rheinland Blue Light certification and anti-flicker settings as well.
The Lenovo Yoga AIO 7 can be equipped with up to an AMD Ryzen 7 4800H Processor, paired with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GPU. Lenovo has equipped the device with up to 32GB of RAM and 1TB of SSD. It will make its way to the US market in February carrying a price tag of $1,599 for the base model.
LG UltraWide Monitor
Part of a trio of updated products for 2021, the LG UltraWide Monitor is just one of the three offerings the Koreans announced at CES 2021, alongside the UltraGear and the UltraFine.
Built with multitasking in mind, the UltraWide has a curved 40-inch Nano IPS panel with a resolution of 5120 x 2160 pixels.
Offering a 98 percent (typical) coverage of the DCI-P3 color space and 135 percent of the sRGB color space, it is extremely accurate and HDR 10 compatibility guarantees great image output. With Thunderbolt 4 connectivity, you are guaranteed to get the best out of it regardless of what orientation you use it in, giving you the flexibility with full tilt, height, and swivel adjustability.
MSI Stealth 15M
MSI claims the Stealth 15M to be the thinnest gaming laptop in the world. It has a 15.6-inch 144Hz display. It is powered by the new 11th Gen Intel Core i7 11375H Tiger Lake processor.
It is the first laptop in the world to employ Intel’s latest H-series processor and weighs only 3.75lbs.
You get the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Max-Q GPU alongside 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB NVMe SSD. This machine starts at $1,399.
TCL has announced a slew of products at its CES 2021 showcase. It launched new smartphones, tables, as well as TVs. These TVs range from mini-LED to OLED to OLED, and come in various display sizes. After launching the 8-SeriesRoku TV, the world’s first mini-LED powered TV in the US in 2019, TCL then expanded the availability of smooth luminance and precision contrast by introducing its 2nd generation of mini-LED backlight technology on the 6-Series line with Roku TV in 2020.
TCL has now launched its 3rd generation of mini-LED backlight with OD Zero mini-LED technology. OD Zero combines TCL’s latest mini-LED backlight technology, driven by its in-house development in display engineering, to deliver an ultra-slim display with tens of thousands of mini-LEDs and thousands of Contrast Control Zones. These result in “striking brightness, precision contrast, and smooth uniformity.” The zero represents the measurement of the distance between TCL’s mini-LED backlight layer and the LCD display layer, which has now been reduced to a remarkable 0 mm to create an ultra-thin high-performance panel.
It has also announced 8K TVs. With 8K resolution four times sharper than today’s 4K TVs, this means sharp clarity whether the content is native 8K from popular streaming services or if it’s 4K content that’s intelligently upscaled with TCL’s powerful AiPQ Engine technology. While the new 6-Series 8K TCL Roku TVs will roll out later this year, all existing 6-Series 4K TCL Roku TV models will continue to be available.
In addition to making 8K more accessible, TCL will debut The XL Collection –the company’s first lineup of 85″ displays. Three different models will make up the XL Collection this year and each 85” TV will feature performance levels for every kind of home theater. From a simply smart 85” 4-Series TCL Roku TV and an 85” 4K HDR TCL Roku TV with QLED picture quality to the 85” mini-LED powered 8K TCL TV with QLED wide color technology.
TCL R648
And with the technology and performance of the 85R745 including Quantum Dot (QLED) color technology to deliver better brightness and wider color volume. There is Dolby Vision to expand the color palette, Dolby Atmos for better audio capabilities, Contrast Control Zone technology to optimize the image across individual zones for contrast, as well as Variable Refresh Rate and 120Hz HDMI input support for a smoother gaming experience. The models of the XL Collection will be available in North America during the year ahead, starting with the 4-Series TCL Roku TV 85” set (85R435) launching later this quarter at $1599. The 85” QLED TCL Roku TV(85R745) and 85” mini-LED powered 8KTV will arrive in the months to follow.
TCL has also announced the Alto sounder. The Alto R1 is the company’s first wireless sounder. Additional non-wireless options with Roku TV Ready will also be available later in the year. For consumers who want a bar with Dolby Atmos and voice capabilities, the Alto 82i with Dolby Atmos, Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple AirPlay will launch in Q3 with dual built-in subwoofers. Two additional bars will round out the Alto lineup in 2021. The Alto 8e with a 3.2.1 configuration, Dolby Atmos, Alexa, Google Assistant, Apple Airplay and Spotify compatibility, along with a wireless subwoofer and up-firing speakers will be available in Q2.And lastly, another premium soundbar with Dolby Atmos.
We start today’s deals with Apple’s late 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro in Space Gray, which is getting a $550 discount, meaning you can get a powerful laptop with a 2.4GHz Intel Core i9 processor, 64GB RAM, and 1TB storage space for $3,349. However, there are more options starting at $2,149 at B&H, or you can choose to get a new 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display for $1,649, which gets you 256GB SSD storage, 8GB RAM, and a 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 processor.
We then head over to Walmart, where early Black Friday deals are live and they offer the Apple Watch Series 3 for $179, down from $199. Apple’s AirPods Pro can be yours for $200 with $49 savings. You can also find the Google Nest Mini for $29 with a $20 discount and media streaming devices for you to choose from.
We also find tons of Amazon devices on sale, including the all-new Echo Dot, which lets you save $20 when you buy two devices and use promo code DOT2PACK. They are currently selling for $50, but buying two will leave each smart speaker at $40. You can also get the Echo Dot with clock for $60 or two for $100 when using the same code mentioned above.
We also find several deals on smart TVs, such as the Samsung 75’inch Class QLED Q70T series 4K UHD smart TV, which is selling for $1,498 with $702 savings. The smaller 55-inch version is also on sale, and you can get it for just $798 with a $100 discount on Amazon. However, you can head over to Best By to find the LG NanoCell 85 Series 65-inch Smart TV for $99 with $200 savings, or the 55-inc options from TCL that will cost you $250 with a $150 discount.
Other deals include the Wacom Intuos Pro drawing tablet for $400 with $100 savings, the Acer Chromebook Spin for $549 with an $80 discount. We also find a couple of monitors, as the LG 34WL85C-B 34-Inch UltraWide curved WQHD IPS monitor is now available for $760 with a $40 discount, or the 49-inch Acer EI491CR Pbmiiipx 49” curved DFHD monitor with a $199 discounts, leaving it at just $700.
TCL 10 series was announced earlier this year, and now, the TCL 10 5G UW is coming to Verizon. It offers 5G ultra wideband for under $400. The specifications remain similar to the vanilla TCL 10 5G model. However, the physical appearance has changed a bit. Plus, there is a triple rear camera setup instead of four cameras on the 10 5G. It features a 6.53-inch FHD+ display with 450 nits brightness. There is a punch-hole display and three cameras at the back.
The TCL 10 5F UW is powered by the Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC, paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage, which is expandable up to 256GB with a microSD card. It sports a quad rear camera setup: 48MP primary + 8MP ultra-wide + 5MP macro, and a 16MP (f/2.2)selfie shooter. The camera can capture up to 4K at 30 FPS.
Further, it packs a 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W fast charging (Quick Charge 3.0)., which is touted to charge the battery up to 50 percent in just over half-hour. It runs Android 10, and the company is promising at least one major OS update and quarterly security patch updates for a minimum of two years.
TCL 10 5G UW specifications
6.53-inch FHD+ display with 450 nits brightness
Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC
6GB of RAM
128GB onboard storage (expandable by another 256GB)
We start today’s deals with a huge selection of Apple devices thanks to Best Buy’s recent Apple Shopping Event. We can find Apple’s latest 13-inch MacBook Air starting at $950 after a $50 discount. This option gets you 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD storage, and an Intel Core i3 processor. The Intel Core i5 version with 512GB SSD is also on sale, as we find it with a $100 discount, leaving it at $1200.
Other Apple deals include the Apple AirPods with a wired charging case for $130 and $30 savings. The Beats by Dr. Dre Solo Pro More matte collection, which comes with noise cancellation, is selling for $200 with a $100 discount; the BeatsX wireless earphones are getting a $30 discount, leaving them up for grabs at just $70. You can also get $350 to $600 savings on the iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max, and more, so you may want to check out the complete list of items included.
Now, if you’d rather buy your devices from Amazon, we have great news for you. Amazon is matching most of the discounts currently found at Best buy, sometimes even letting you save a bit more in one or two of the previously mentioned Apple devices.
If you’re looking for a new smartphone, you can head over to Amazon, as the TCL 10L with 4GB RAM, 64GB storage space, a 4,000mAh battery, and a 48MP Quad camera system on the back is selling for $210 after a $40 discount. You can also choose to go the ZE Axon 10 Pro, which comes with 2565GB in storage, 8GG RAM, and Dual-SIM support for $350 after a $200 discount.
Other deals include the LG NanoCell 85 Series 65-inch smart UHD NanoCell TV with Alexa Built-in for $1,047, down from its regular $1,200 price tag. The NETGEAR Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR500 WiFi router with four Ethernet ports and wireless speed of up to 2.6Gbps for $238 after a $51 discount, and $10 extra savings at checkout. The Razer Wolverine Xbox One controller is selling for just $96 after a $24 discount. And finally, the Amazon Echo Dot Gen 3 is getting a $10, leaving it at $40.
TCL is foraying into a new product category in North America with the launch of its TCL Tab. The device features a sleek design, comes with an 8-inch display, and packs moderate battery. The 4G LTE-capable device runs on and oct-core Snapdragon SoC and comes equipped with 3GB RAM. It has Eye Comfort mode to filter blue light and adjust color temperature, Dark mode to conserve battery, and Reading mode to provide a book-like reading experience.
The TCL Tab features an 8-inch FHD+ (1200 x 1920) display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 chipset, paired with 3GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage. It also has memory expansion slot. You can expand the memory up to 256 gigs. It runs Android 10 and features a fingerprint sensor. The new tablet sports an 8MP rear camera, while on the front lies a 5MP selfie shooter. It packs a 5,500mAh battery that is touted to deliver up to 17 hours of mixed usage. The company claims it can be charged up to 100% in 2.7 hours.
“There has been a large increase in demand for affordable tablets capable of supporting in-home initiatives for learning and working, while also keeping the entire family entertained and connected,” said Eric Anderson, Senior Vice President of TCL Communication, North America. “With the TCL TAB, we have engaged with Verizon to create an Android tablet that will provide family households with the network and tools necessary for both a productive and entertaining mobile experience.”
The TCL TAB is available starting today at Verizon stores and online in Suede Black for $199.99.
At its IFA 2020 presence, TCL has announced that it is launching a pair of true wireless earphones, the MOVEAUDIO S200 under €100. They feature ENC noise reductions tech to reduce background noise. The device connects using Bluetooth 5.0 with a dual Bluetooth transmission that ensures low latency.
The TCL MOVEAUDIO S200 offer IP54 rating that makes them dustproof and waterproof. Plus, there’s the wear detection feature that automatically plays or pauses the music when you put on or take off your earphones. They feature touch gestures to help you manage calls, music, volume and more. Moreover, each earbud comes with 12mm moving coil drivers and 2 MEMS beamforming microphones.
The true wireless earphones are compatible with both Siri and Google Assistant, and trigger them via a long press. They are claimed to last up to 3.5 hours on a single charge, or up to 23 hours using the charging case’s battery. The product will be made available in three color options of White, Black, and Teal Blue. They will be available globally for only €99 EUR starting at the end of the month.
TCL MOVEAUDIO S200 specifications
Earbuds: 17.68mm x 17.61mm x 40mm
Charging Case: 47.8mm x 58.8mm x 26.5m
12mm moving coil drivers, back & front acoustic venting
TCL 10 TABMAX and TCL 10 TABMID are the latest offerings from the brand in the tablet segment. Plus, the company has showcased a new NXTPAPER display technology..
According to TCL, its proprietary NXTPAPER display technology is the “combination of screen and paper and the culmination of two years of product research and design as well as 11 patents for eye protection.” It provides full-HD resolution that offers a “paper-like visual experience” in full color with no flicker and no harmful blue light.
TCL achieves this by combining a highly reflective screen that uses TCL display technology to reuse natural light and has received eye protection certifications from the German Rhine laboratory as well SGS laboratory and German VDE. When compared to traditional e-ink, TCL NXTPAPER has a 25 percent higher contrast, and when compared to a typical LCD panel, and it is up to 36 percent thinner.
The TCL 10 TABMAX features a 10.36-inch FHD+display and 8.3mm narrow bezels. It is compatible with TCL Stylus that offers “ultra-low latency.” The TCL 10 TABMAX comes with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera, and packs an 8000mAh battery. It will be available across select regions globally in both 4G and Wi-Fi-only models beginning in Q4 for €299 and €249, respectively.
On the other hand, the TCL TABMID features an 8-inch FHD IPS display. It is powered by the Snapdragon 665 SoC. Both tablets come with a Kids Mode that presents a kid-friendly UI and parental controls. It packs a 5,500mAh battery, a 5-megapixel front-facing camera, and an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera. This tablet also offers both Wi-Fi and 4G connectivity and will be available beginning in Q4 for €229.
At its IFA 2020 presence, TCL has unveiled a new smartwatch built for senior citizens. The TCL MOVETIME Family Watch offers 4G hands-free two-way calling, automatic fall detection, heart rate monitoring and medication reminders designed to help seniors.
The TCL MOVETIME Family Watch provides automatic fall detection. It notes when the wearer falls and sends an immediate alert (within 60 seconds) to assigned emergency contacts with the individual’s precise location. The wearer can also dismiss the alert if necessary. It comes with an embedded heart rate monitor and sensor that keeps an eye on heart rate and alerts the wearer to irregular activity, such as an accelerated or slower than average heart rate.
The watch also comes with daily activity tracking and sleep monitoring to help the seniors track their activity and calories, while also measuring their sleep duration, cycle, and efficiency. It has medication reminders that make sure seniors always take their pills on time.
The MOVETIME Family Watch MT43A comes in Dark Gray and Black with a 41 x 48.5mm AMOLED touch display and optimized larger icons, watch face and graphics.
The device is IP67 water and dust resistant and it is designed to meet CCPA and GDPR compliance to protect user privacy. The TCL smartwatch will be available in North America and Europe this fall for €229.
We start today’s deals with the Samsung Galaxy S10+, which is getting a $150 discount leaving it at $700. This is a factory unlocked device with 128GB in storage. However, you can get more storage, as the 512GB version receives the same discount, leaving it at $950, and the 1TB version is currently available for $1,114 after a $335 discount. You can also get the regular Galaxy S10 with 128GB in storage for $600, and the 512GB version in pink for $850.
Next up, we have more Samsung products, as the Samsung Galaxy Tab S5e with 128GB in storage is getting an $80 discount, which leaves it at just under $400. The 64GB version is selling for $350 after a $50 discount. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Active2 in its 44mm version with LTE can be yours for $379 with $20.99 savings, and the Galaxy Buds+ complete the deals selection with a $19.99 discount, which leaves these wireless earbuds at just $130.
Apple’s latest iPad mini is currently getting a $49 discount in its Gold, Wi-Fi only version with 64GB in storage, meaning you can get one for just $350, or get the 256GB version for $500.
The Razer Blade Stealth 13 Ultrabook gaming laptop with an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, 512GB storage, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 graphics is available for $1,500 after a $300 discount.
Finally, the TCL 10 Pro is also on sale today. Get yours for $380 after marking the $70 savings coupon before adding it to the cart. You get an unlocked Android smartphone with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 processor.
TCL has announced the US availability of its new TCL Roku TV models across its popular 5- and 6-Series TV lines. For the first time, TCL’s 5-Series will join its 6-Series Roku TV in boasting Quantum Dot (QLED) color technology to deliver better brightness and wider color volume.
TCL’s new 5-and 6-Series Roku TV models are feature 4K ultra HD picture clarity combined with the contrast, color, and detail of Dolby Vision HDR (High Dynamic Range). Additionally, both series will come with HDR Pro Pack, allowing consumers to enjoy a truly cinematic experience at home. Further, they support Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG as well.
The TCL AiPQ Engine optimizes color, contrast and clarity for 4K HDR experience. AiPQ Engine features three core picture quality algorithms -Smart HDR for vibrant color, Smart 4K Upscaling for sharp clarity and Smart Contrast for dramatic depth.
“With more people relying on their TVs more than ever before, TCL is proud to have an advantage in manufacturing high quality televisions packed with the latest technology. As a vertically integrated company, we can use those advantages to continue bringing premium products –like the 5-and 6-Series –to market at a value that can be appreciated by us all,”said Chris Larson, Senior Vice President, TCL. “As consumers are enjoying ever-larger screen sizes,picture performance is becoming even more important. TCL launched the world’s first big-screen TV with Quantum Dot over five years ago and has been refining the performance and cost efficiency since then. Having QLED featured in three of the five series of televisions we offer this year, along with an array of other ground breaking features, is critical to our users’ enjoyment and we are excited for these models to find their way into our customers’ homes.”
55-inch TCL 6-series TV
For the first time, the 6-Series will be available with thousands of micro-meter class mini-LED backlights. This TCL-pioneered mini-LED backlight technology powers up to 240 Contrast Control Zones. TCL’s Contrast Control Zone technology optimizes the image across individual zones to yield striking contrast between light and dark areas. The 6-series also houses Quantum Dot technology and the HDR Pro Pack with Dolby Vision for greater brightness and contrast.
Select screen sizes of the 6-Series offer 2-position configurable legs for use with longer or shorter TV furniture stands as well as easy cable management integrated into each TV leg. Moreover, TCL’s 6-Series will be the world’s first TV with THX Certified Game Mode.
The TCL 6-Series will be available in 55” (55R635) starting at $649.99, 65” (65R635) at $899.99, and 75” (75R635) at $1399.99, with limited availability starting today at your favorite retailer.
Coming to the TCL’s 5-Series Roku TV line, it features QLED color and TCL’s Contrast Control Zone technology alongside technologies like Quantum Dot, Dolby Vision, HDR Pro Pack, Auto Game Mode.
75-inch TCL 5-series TV
TCL’s 5-Series uses Contrast Control Zone technology to drive up to 80 zones of LED lights powering the TV’s luminance engine to allow high-precision contrast accuracy depending on the image that’s on the screen. This Contrast Control Zone technology with upto 80 zones of local dimming makes for precision accuracy with deeper darks to astonishing brightness.
The TCL 5-Series is now available in sizes ranging from 50” up to 75” models starting at under $400 from your favorite retailer.
TCL has launched a slew of new TVs in India. The series C715 and C815 consists of 4K QLED smart Android TVs, whereas X915 is TCL’s first 8K QLED Android smart TV. Plus, it has also announced 4K UHD TVs under P715 series in the country. All the QLED models come with support for voice control, Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.
The C815 and X915 TVs feature MEMC and 50W Onkyo Soundbar with 4 units for bass + 4 passive radiator. The C715 series comes with 30w box speakers. Further, the company has partnered with Amazon Prime Video, Hungama, Eros Now, MXPlayer and others for 1 million hours of content.
TCL says the X915 75-inch TV that has 8K (7680 x 4230 pixels) resolution is the first in India to support IMAX enhanced certification and with a pop-up camera. It is powered by a quad-core 1.3Hz AI 8K processor, paired with 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
It comes with AI 8K upscaling that can improve the picture and video quality from clarity upscaling, color compensation, details compensation, and frequency compensation. Moreover, the TV has 50W Onkyo Soundbar with 4 units for speaker + 4 passive radiator.
On the other hand, the TCL C815 4K QLED series features quantum dots (QD) with 93% DCI P3 wide color gamut, 58.3% pure chroma improvement, and 60,000 hours long life span without color fading. It comes with 50W 2.1-channel Onkyo Soundbar with support for Dolby Atmos. Further, the 65-inch and above models have a 120Hz MEMC motion compensation chip.
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