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You can get an insane deal on the Echo Dot right now - USA TODAY

Posted: 22 Oct 2019 09:48 AM PDT

Isabelle Kagan Reviewed.com

Published 12:51 PM EDT Oct 22, 2019

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Amazon has a ton of deals each day, but I'm not kidding when I say that I think I just found the craziest one I've ever seen. Holy smokes. Right now you can get the Echo Dot as a package deal with one month of Amazon Music Unlimited for $10.98. Yes, you read that price correctly. This Echo usually retails for $49.99, while the lowest price we've ever seen it go for is $22. Any way you cut it, this deal is honestly insane.

We think Amazon might just be trying to clear their inventory in preparation for the newer model to be released this November, which comes with an LED clock display. But if you're willing to just ask Alexa the time (or look at your watch), the current model will more than suffice. It's our favorite affordable Amazon echo speaker, but at this price, Amazon just took the affordability to a whole new level.

If you've been wanting a voice assistant for a while now, I'm stating the obvious here, but now's the time to buy. With over 50,000 skills, Alexa can assist you in ways you didn't even know you needed, whether you need help tracking your fitness goals and staying healthy, improving your sleep habits, or just the basics like checking the news, traffic, and weather, setting reminders and alarms, adding things to your shopping list, and gaining voice control for your compatible smart home devices.

If you shop this crazy deal, just remember to cancel Amazon Music Unlimited before the month is up, unless you'd like it to auto-renew for $9.99 a month. But with your new Echo, you can just have Alexa remind you. Pretty convenient, eh?

Get the Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen.) with 1 month of Amazon Music Unlimited for $10.98 (Save $39.01)

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Posted: 22 Oct 2019 06:00 AM PDT

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Lenovo’s new colorful Chromebook line is now (mostly) available - Chrome Unboxed

Posted: 22 Oct 2019 09:21 AM PDT

Google is looking to make a splash with its latest entrant into the Chrome OS space. The upcoming "Not Pink" version of the Pixelbook Go is the companies first attempt as a more colorful device that is aimed at "the user on the go." However, the Pixelbook Go isn't the first device to add a unique touch of color to a Chromebook.

Announced in August at IFA Berlin, Lenovo's new lineup of eye-catching Chromebooks are now officially available on their site. The new Chromebooks include an 11.6″, a 15.6″ convertible and a 14″ clamshell. These aren't the most powerful devices in the world but they do offer a range of processors from Intel's newer Gemini Lake and Pentium Gold families.

Lenovo C340-15

First up is Lenovo's second 15.6″ convertible Chromebook. This one falls more into the budget department than the Yoga Chromebook but it adds a numeric keypad and comes in Mineral Grey.

Chrome OS
Intel Pentium 4417U
15.6″ FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 250 nits, multi-touch, anti-glare
4GB DDR4 2133MHz
32GB eMMC
2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A, MicroSD and 3.5mm audio jack
14.23" x 9.8" x 0.74"
4.37 lbs
Android and Linux apps
MSRP $429.99

Buy the Lenovo Chromebook C340-15

Lenovo C340-11

Next, we have Lenovo's latest 11.6″ convertible. This one is most certainly the spiritual successor to the Flex 11/N23 but it takes on a more appealing design with its new Sand Pink color. Powered by the Gemini Lake dual-core N4000, both available models feature 4GB of RAM and an 11.6″ HD IPS touch display. Starting at $309.99, you can upgrade from 32GB of storage to 64GB for a mere ten dollars.

Chrome OS
Intel® Celeron® N4000
11.6″ HD (1366 x 768) IPS, glossy, multi-touch display
4GB DDR4 RAM
32GB/64GB eMMC
2 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A, MicroSD and 3.5mm audio jack
Platinum Grey(coming soon) and Sand Pink
360-degree hinge
Android and Linux app support

Buy the Lenovo Chromebook C340-11

Lenovo S340-14

Last but not least is Lenovo's latest 14″ Chromebook. The S340-14 is a traditional clamshell that comes in two colors: Onyx Black and my personal favorite, Dark Orchid. (sadly, the Dark Orchid model is not yet available) Internally, the S340 sports the same dual-core Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM and 32GB of storage as the base model C340-11. You do get a bit of an upgrade on the display with an optional Full HD touch display that is listed to crank out 250 nits of brightness. (That's a welcome feature in a sea of mid-range devices with dismal panels.)

Chrome OS
Intel® Celeron® N4000
up to 14.0" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS, 250 nits, multi-touch display
4GB RAM
32GB eMMC storage
2 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A, MicroSD and 3.5mm audio jack
12.9″ x 9.2″ x 0.74″
Starting at 3.02 lbs
Android and Linux app support
Starting price $249.99

Buy the Lenovo Chromebook S340-14

Again, these aren't exactly flagship-caliber devices but they aren't meant to be. These Chromebooks are aimed directly at the masses with options to meet the needs of nearly all general users. Honestly, I'm excited to get a closer look at the new Lenovo lineup.

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