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Walmart Is Offering a Price Reduction on Apple’s New iPad 9 Before It’s Even Released - Yahoo Lifestyle

Posted: 17 Sep 2021 04:00 PM PDT

There were quite a few revelations to come from Apple's recent "California Streaming" press event on September 14. Namely the release of the iPhone 13, Apple Watch and the brand new iPad and iPad mini.

Most of these devices, including the $329 9th generation iPad, are now available for preorder on Apple with a ship date of September 24. However, Walmart is providing some stiff competition when it comes to the iPad, pre-selling it at a $299 base price — which is a $30 discount off the original $329 price tag. Historically, Apple was known for avoiding the types of sales events favored by other brands, but lately we've been finding some incredible Apple deals at retailers such as Walmart and Amazon.

Known for its low pricing, Walmart has certainly made the sticker price for the iPad much more enticing for anyone looking to purchase or upgrade their tablet experience. The new iPad isn't even out yet, and it's already getting its first price reduction? It's unusual, to say the least, but we're not complaining. The reduced pricing allows all to enjoy the device at the same $299 rate Apple offers to students and teachers. That said, it's important to preorder now because it's unclear how long this price drop will last.

Apple 10.2-inch iPad Wi-Fi 64GB

Buy: Apple 10.2-inch iPad Wi-Fi 64GB $299.00

The iPad 9: What To Expect

Due to be released on September 24, 2021, the iPad 9 has undergone a few upgrades since its last iteration. This newer version is powered by an upgraded A13 Bionic chip, which gives it a 20% improvement in CPU and GPU. Apple has also doubled the storage, which means $299 device will get you 64GB of memory instead of 32GB.

Made with recycled aluminum, the device's front camera is now a 12MP ultrawide camera and there's also a new Truetone feature that adjusts the color of the screen to match the mood and surroundings of the room it's in. The new iPad now uses USB-C, which puts it on par with other Apple devices such as the iPhone, allowing it to charge it quickly and conveniently.

The iPad 9 will begin shipping out on September 24. Don't miss your chance to snag it for $299.

Buy: Apple 10.2-inch iPad Wi-Fi 64GB $299.00

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Save $800 on this 55-inch OLED TV at Best Buy this weekend - The Verge

Posted: 18 Sep 2021 07:09 AM PDT

OLED TVs have developed a reputation for being sharp, clean, fragile, but also remarkably expensive. But this weekend you can save a whopping $800 on this 55-inch OLED TV from Sony at Best Buy. At just 2.3-inches thick without its stand, the A8H, much like other OLED screens, is impossibly slim. This makes it ideal for wall mounting especially for anyone in pursuit of that ultra-clean, Ikea catalog aesthetic. In terms of apps, the A8H has access to the Android TV catalog and offers voice control via Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple AirPlay2. Besides having 4 HDMI ports that include a single audio return channel, the A8H also has a trio of USB ports and built-in Bluetooth for everything else.

One of our biggest issues with the Razer Nommo Pro when we originally reviewed it in 2018 was the overall cost, but this sale at Amazon knocks more than $100 off the original MSRP, making it a far more attractive prospect. This THX-certified speaker system is one of the best ways to beef up your desktop audio without investing in a dedicated receiver. The system itself is composed of a pair of standing woofers and tweeters, a volume control knob, and a trashcan-sized subwoofer that serves as the hub that connects to your desktop.

It's tough to say no to a good pair of Beats, and right now you can grab a pair of the Beats Solo 3 Wireless in select colorways at Amazon or Target for $131, their second-best price to date. The well-built headphones are compatible with Android and iOS devices and can last for up to 40 hours on a single charge before needing to be topped off via MicroUSB. They sound decent enough, too, and pair effortlessly with iOS devices thanks to Apple's integrated W1 chip. Our review in 2016 took some issue with the original sticker price of the Solo 3 Wireless, but this sale definitely makes the on-ear headphones far more appealing.

If your desktop or PS5 needs a little extra breathing room, right now you can grab the Samsung 970 EVO Plus (2TB) at Newegg for just $250. No bigger than a stick of gum, this SSD is one of the easiest ways to expand the storage outside of finally cleaning out your downloads folder.....the OTHER downloads folder. These drives can be easily installed on any motherboard with a free M.2 slot, and thanks to a recent firmware update, your PS5 as well. Besides providing you with more storage space, the faster transfer speeds can help cut down on load times for games as well.

If you're looking to substantially upgrade your home theatre and are okay with spending an equally substantial amount of money, Amazon and Best Buy have knocked $300 off the incredibly popular Samsung HW-Q950A Soundbar. We haven't had a chance to test this ourselves, but a quick trip to Google will reveal a list of glowing reviews, from Wired, Reviewed, and Techradar to name a few. Even a cursory glance at this absolute lad of a soundbar reveals that that praise is well warranted. This soundbar includes 11 speakers as well as a pair of upward-firing rear speakers and a subwoofer.

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