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    This 9-in-1 off-grid portable power station has a 17-year lifespan – and it’s over 50% off

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a powerful yet compact portable power station, about half the size of most 2kWh units The automotive-grade LiFePO4 cells offer a 6,000 recharge cycle lifespan Despite the compact size, this unit still weighs almost 60 pounds. –> Ahead of Amazon Prime Day, the Bluetti Elite […] More

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    Best early Prime Day Amazon Echo device deals: My 20+ top deal picks available

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? Amazon is holding its annual Prime Day sales event this July and, for the first time, it will last four days instead of two, starting on July 8 and ending on July 11.Are Echo devices really cheaper on Prime Day? Yes, Echo and other Amazon devices get the biggest markdowns during the Prime Day sales event. As a smart home reviewer who always looks for great deals, I’ve purchased a few Echo devices during Prime Day events for this very reason.How did we choose these Prime Day deals?ZDNET cares greatly about curating the best deals for our readers, ensuring we only feature the deals worth your hard-earned money. We combine our experience testing different smart home products and looking for deals to give you the best offerings currently available, so you can be sure that a deal featured on ZDNET is a good one.What are the best Prime Day deals so far?ZDNET’s experts are searching through Prime Day sales to find the best discounts by category. These are the best deals so far:You can also find the best deals from other retailers competing with Prime Day sales: More

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    The Kindle Colorsoft is my favorite color e-reader, and it just hit an all-time-low Prime Day price

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Kindle Colorsoft is normally $279, but is on sale at Amazon. It has a bright display (even in direct sunlight), customizable color settings, and zippy performance while browsing titles and turning pages. It could be a bit larger to get the full effect of the color display. more buying choices […] More

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    Best Prime Day laptop deals 2025: Early discounts on MacBooks, Windows, and more

    When is Amazon Prime Day 2025? This year, Prime Day starts on Tuesday, July 8, and goes through Friday, July 11. Are laptops really cheaper on Prime Day? Manufacturers know consumers are on the lookout for deals during Prime Day, so yes, quite a few of the laptop sales have significantly steeper discounts than during regular sales throughout the year. How did we choose these Prime Day deals?Write your own unique answer. Here is an example: Our team of reviewers at ZDNET only write about deals we personally can vouch for and would personally recommend. We scour the deals for sale prices that are at least 20% off, or are hardly ever on sale, using established price comparison tools and trackers to determine how frequently it drops. We also looked over customer reviews to find out what matters to real people who already own and use the deals we’re recommending. Our recommendations may also be based on our own testing — in addition to extensive research and comparison shopping. The goal is to deliver the most accurate advice to help you shop smarter.  More

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    My favorite XR glasses gave me a 135-inch screen to work from while traveling – and they’re on sale

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Viture Pro XR glasses are available for a retail price of $499 in black. The display is larger, brighter, and smoother with the same form factor, fit, and excellent construction. An additional accessory is needed for devices without USB-C and multiple pieces are required for gaming. –> Right now, you […] More