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If you’ve been wanting to upgrade to a
projector-based home theater this holiday season, you’re in luck today. Amazon is offering your choice of
two highly-rated Optoma models at solid prices, plus a $50 Amazon Gift Card with your purchase.

https://lifehacker.com/how-to-put-a-movie-theater-in-your-home-on-the-cheap-5926235

The
$599 Optoma HD141X features 1080p resolution, 3D compatibility, and 3000 lumens. Step up to the Wirecutter runner-up HD25-LV for $899, and you’ll get an extra 500 lumens, a lot more ports, and surround sound.

Just be sure you
add the gift card to your cart, and you’ll get it for free at checkout.

Bonus: Need a projection screen? This 110″ model is available for an all-time low $202 today, but it’s backordered.


It’s not even Black Friday yet, but we might have already found the most obvious deal of the holiday shopping season. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, and you buy $45 in Amazon Gift Cards,
you’ll get a $10 credit added to your account. That’s free money, folks.

Your easiest option here is to get a
3-pack of $15 cards, but you can get higher denominations if you want to give them away as gifts. Just enter code HOLIDAYGCS at checkout to get the deal. Weirdly, you have to be a “new” gift card customer, meaning you haven’t previously ordered any gift cards from Amazon, but you could skirt around this by just creating a new account and signing up for a Prime 30 day free trial, so there’s really no excuse to miss out on this.

The only other real caveat is that you have to spend the $10 credit before the end of the year, but with Black Friday around the corner, I don’t think you’ll have any trouble with that. The gift cards, of course, never expire. [ Amazon]


Is it just me, or are Chromebooks growing up?
This ASUS has a 13″ screen, 10 hour battery, Intel processor, and even 802.11AC wi-fi. [ASUS Chromebook 13-Inch with Gigabit WiFi (16GB, 2GB), $230]


Like to sing in the shower? Or listen to podcasts? This
water resistant Bluetooth speaker makes it easy. [Abco Tech Water Resistant Bluetooth Shower Speaker with Suction Cup, $20]


If you take your morning coffee seriously, this
handheld milk frother and whisk can whip up some foam in as little as 10 seconds. [Ozeri Deluxe Milk Frother, $20]


If you’re still paying a monthly modem rental fee to your cable company, it’s time to get your own. The Motorola SB6141 is
Lifehacker’s recommendation, and it’s on sale right now. [Motorola SB6141 Cable Modem, $75]

https://lifehacker.com/the-motorola-sb6141-is-the-best-modem-to-ditch-those-re-5957578


Our favorite USB charging station is perfect for your nightstand, your desk, or outlet-deprived hotel rooms. [Anker 40W 5-Port USB Desk Charger, $20 with promo code EMCWWPD72]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875893019&Tpk=N82E16875893019


If you’re still using the crappy showerhead that came with your house or apartment, it’s time to upgrade. You’ll find some sink faucets in there as well. [
Get 40% Off Select Faucets and Showerheads at Home Depot]

http://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay?pn=PM_Special_Buy_ofThe_Day&storeId=10051


Sunset Overdrive gets a $10 discount.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Microsoft-Sunset-Overdrive-Xbox-One-/121474866488


The Sopranos is finally out on Blu-ray and marked down to $160. [Sopranos]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sopranos-the-complete-series-28-discs-blu-ray-disc-boxed-set/9439101.p?id=3288096


If anything in your house runs on batteries, you owe it to yourself to buy some Eneloops. They won
your recommendation for best rechargeables, and the voting wasn’t even close, so whether you’re starting your collection, or just adding some spares, we’ve got some great deals for you today.

https://theinventory.com/the-best-rechargeable-batteries-1649860135

First up, we’ve spotted the Eneloop Power Pack for under $34. That’s one of the lowest prices we’ve seen on a product that’s frequently out of stock. The pack comes with everything you need to start your Eneloop horde, including AAs, AAAs, C and D spacers, and a charger. Update: Sold out at $34.

If you just need a few AAs, check out the high capacity Eneloop XX 4-pack for $21. That’s an all-time low price on the longest-lasting Eneloops you can buy. That deal gets you a charger as well, so this really is a steal.


It might not have the cachet of your
favorite gaming mice, but this 8200 DPI Anker CG100 has a terrific review average, and a tiny price tag. $24 (with code AN8200GM) gets you these high-end features:

https://kotaku.com/moneysaver-co-op-top-5-gaming-mice-1165052222

Built with gamers in mind: up to 8200 DPI, 12000 FPS, 1000 Hz polling rate, 30G acceleration, 100-150in/s cursor speed, and an Avago ADNS-9800 sensor. Omron micro switches provide crisp, firm clicks. Take control of your virtual world.

Personalize your mouse to fit your needs. 9 programmable buttons, 2 onboard stored profiles, an 8-piece weight tuning set (2.5g/0.1oz each), and over 16 million LED color options. The LED may be disabled, if desired.

Contoured body with non-slip buttons keep your grip firm during gameplay. 6ft braided-fiber cable with gold-plated USB connector ensures greater durability.

Aesthetic and easy-to-use control panel lets you assign actions and record macros like a pro.

[ Anker CG100 Gaming Mouse, $24 with code AN8200GM]


If your phone has wireless charging, this Qi pad has a clever spool design, and built-in USB cable. [ RAVPower Qi Wireless Charging Pad, $20]


If your wiper blades are starting to streak, or you just want to stock up on replacements, you can get a pair of Rain-X blades from Amazon today for $24. Just add any two to your cart (even different sizes), and the discount will be shown at checkout. [Two Rain-X Wiper Blades, $24]


Winter is coming, and if you live in a colder climate, this neoprene face mask can save you from a lot of chapping. Also great for robbing banks. For $1, why not? [
Neoprene Half Face Mask w/ Fleece Neck Warmer, $1]


The voting was close, but the
Capresso 560 took home the Hive Five title for Lifehacker readers’ favorite coffee grinder.

https://lifehacker.com/most-popular-burr-coffee-grinder-capresso-560-infinity-1655194933


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Storage

Seagate Expansion 1TB Portable Hard Drive ($40) | TigerDirect | After $20 rebate

WD Elements 2TB USB 3.0 External Desktop Storage ($80) | Newegg

WD Red 3 TB NAS Hard Drive ($110) | Amazon

BUFFALO LS-QVLE Diskless System LinkStation Pro Quad Network Storage ($180) | Newegg | After promo code SPONDAYS213

Power

Panasonic Eneloop Power Pack ($34) | Amazon

Eneloop XX High Capacity AA 4-Pack with Charger ($21) | Amazon

Anker 40W 5-Port USB Desk Charger ($20) | Newegg | Promo code EMCWWPD72

Headphones

Logitech Ultimate Ears 350 Noise-Isolating Earphones ($9) | Rakuten

Jarv NMotion Bluetooth 4.0 Earbuds with Universal Sports Armband ($28) | Groupon | Use code OFF5

Monster DNA In-Ears headphones with Apple Control Talk ($50) | Newegg | After promo code CEWK3118

Home Theater

Optoma HD141X Full 3D 1080p 3000 Lumen DLP Home Theater Projector plus a $50 Gift Card ($899) | Amazon

Elite Screens 110 Inch 16:9 Spectrum Electric Projection Screen ($255) | Amazon

Seiki 40-Inch 1080p LED TV ($269) | Amazon

Sony 40-Inch 1080p Class LED HDTV ($348) | Walmart

Anker A7908 Portable Bluetooth 4.0 Speaker with 20 Hour Rechargeable Battery ($30) | Amazon | Use code A7908BLU

Computers & Accessories

Motorola SB6141 Cable Modem ($75) | eBay

MSI Core i5, GeForce GT840M 2GB, 8GB, 750GB, Win 8.1, 15.6-Inch Gaming Laptop($800) | Amazon

ASUS Chromebook 13-Inch with Gigabit WiFi (16GB, 2GB) ($230) | Amazon

BenQ G-SYNC Hybrid Engine 24-Inch Gaming Monitor ($540) | Amazon

Logitech Multimedia 2.1 Stereo Speakers with Subwoofer ($30) | Amazon

PC Parts

AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core CPU, GIGABYTE 970 AM3+ MOBO, 8GB MEM, 1TB HDD, ASUS GTX 750 Ti 2GB, 530W Modular PSU, Case ($565) | Newegg | After $45 rebate

AMD 6800K Richland 4.1Ghz Quad-Core APU with Radeon HD 8670D, ASUS MOBO, 1TB HDD, 120GB SSD, 4GB MEM, Case with 480W PSU ($280) | Newegg | After $10 rebate

WD Green 4TB IntelliPower 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive ($145) | Newegg | After promo code 111BLKT167

Fractal Design Define R4 Blackout with Window Silent ATX Mid Tower Computer Case($90) | Newegg

Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit ($80) | Newegg | After promo code NVMBRWIN

Phones and Tablets

New: SanDisk Connect 16GB Wireless Flash Drive For Smartphones And Tablets ($35) | Amazon

Lenovo IdeaTab A10-70 10-Inch 16 GB Tablet ($170) | Amazon

Abco Tech Water Resistant Wireless FM Radio Bluetooth Shower Speaker with Suction Cup ($20) | Amazon

Photography

New: 33-Piece GoPro Accessory Kit ($30) | Amazon

Nikon COOLPIX S3600 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 8x Zoom NIKKOR Lens and 720p HD Video ($87) | Amazon


Inventory


Home

X-Frame Metal Folding Drying Rack ($15) | Amazon

Cosco 34″ Square Top Folding Portable Table ($36) | Amazon

Plano 1819 XXL Storage Trunk with Wheels ($20) | Amazon

Chamberlain Whisper Drive Garage Door Opener with MyQ Technology and Battery Backup ($188) | Amazon

Get 40% Off Select Faucets and Showerheads at Home Depot

2-Pack of Ceiling-Mount Bike Hoists ($19) | Sears

FlowerHouse SeedHouse Jr. ($29) | Sears

Kitchen

Whirlpool 30 Inch Radiant Glass Range / Oven ($550) | Sears | Use code SEARS50

Vitamix 64 oz. 13-in-1 Automatic Blender ($399) | QVC

Ozeri Deluxe Milk Frother and Whisk in Stainless Steel with Stand and 4-Frothing Attachments ($20) | Amazon

New Metro Design Beater Blade for 5-Quart KitchenAid Bowl Lift Mixers ($17) | Amazon

Ginsu 3891 Essential Series 14-Piece Cutlery Set with Block ($36) | Amazon

Chicago Cutlery Fusion 18-Piece Knife / Block Set ($100) | Amazon

Presto 04824 Orville Redenbacher Hot Air Corn Popper ($22) | Amazon

CorningWare French White Pop-Ins Mug with Vented Plastic Cover, 20-Ounce ($8) | Amazon

Kingston Brass Faucet ($95) | Woot

Rival 20-Pound Turkey Roaster with Capacity Maximizer ($22) | Walmart

Expandable Kitchen Counter and Cabinet Shelf ($17) | Amazon

LG 1.1 Cu. Ft. MidSize Microwave ($75) | Best Buy

Camping & Outdoors

Anti Gravity Suspension Lounger ($40) | Sears

REI Daysack Pack ($30) | REI

Sportcraft 4 Player Badminton Racket Set ($10) | Kmart

Tools

JEGS Performance Products 69-pc Screwdriver Set ($17) | eBay

Craftsman 54 Pc. Driver And Bit Set ($11) | Sears

Suncast 18″ Combo Shovel ($7) | Sears

Black & Decker Telescopic Culti-hoe ($5) | Kmart

Auto

New: Garmin Head-Up Display (HUD) Dashboard Mounted Windshield Projector ($92) | Amazon

Clarion VZ401 7-Inch In-Dash Single-Din Touchscreen DVD/CD/MP3/USB Receiver with Bluetooth ($173) | Amazon

CompuStar Remote Start Kit for Select Vehicles with ADSALCA & Geek Squad Installation($190) | Best Buy

Apparel

Today Only – Get 40-60% Off Select Slippers at Amazon

Timberland Mens 35MM Casual Belt Genuine Leather Rugged Classic Jean Belt 32-42($17) | eBay

Get an Extra 30% Off Everything Including Sale and Clearance at Aeropostale with Code EMPLOYEE30

Get an Additional 20% off Sale Items at Bloomingdale’s with Coupon Code FLASH

Get an Extra $20 off $100 or More at Samsonite with Code NOVDEALS

The North Face Apparel is up to 30% Off at Nordstrom

Craftsman Heated Jacket ($120) | Sears | Nextec battery not included

Bonus

JCPenney Portrait Package with Holiday Cards ($14) | Amazon

Jawbone UP Fitness Tracker ($49) | Staples

Find more deals on today’s Kinja Deals


Media


Movies & TV

Sopranos Complete Series ($160) | Best Buy

Spartacus Complete Series ($60) | Amazon

preorder Monty Python Live (Mostly): One Down, Five to Go ($15) | Amazon

preorder November Man ($20) | Amazon

Bayonetta: Bloody Fate ($20) | Amazon

Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King [Blu-ray Steelbook] ($8) | Amazon

The Usual Suspects ($5) | Amazon

Black Sheep ($5) | Amazon

Donnie Brasco (Theatrical Edition) ($5) | Amazon

Risky Business ($5) | Amazon

Paul ($8) | Amazon

Silent Night ($8) | Amazon

Get 50% Off Your DVD and Blu-ray Order at FoxConnect with Code PUMPKIN

Books & Magazines

Fosse [Kindle] ($3) | Amazon

Fosse [Nook] ($3) | B&N

My Year as a Clown [Kindle] ($1) | Amazon

Aranya (Shapeshifter Dragons Book 1) [Kindle] ($2) | Amazon

The Masqueraders [audiobook] ($5) | Audible

One Chef, Twisted Justice, Advise and Consent, Terminus, The List, Chasing the Lost, Dead Money, Taken [ebooks] ($12) | Story Bundle

Wolverine Origin II Hardcover ($22) | TFAW

Apps

Check out our Apps post for the best App Deals

Music

Lorde – Royals [MP3 Single] | Google Play

Nirvana – Lithium[MP3 Single] | Google Play

Katy Perry – Teenage Dream [MP3 Single] | Google Play

Drake – Hold On We’re Going Home[MP3 Single] | Google Play

Jason Aldean – My Kinda Party [MP3 Single] | Google Play

Luke Bryan – Crash My Party [MP3 Single] | Google Play

Daft Punk – One More Time [MP3 Single] | Google Play

Gaming

Logitech G27 Racing Wheel ($200) | Amazon

Anker CG100 8200 DPI High Precision Programmable Laser Gaming Mouse ($24) | Amazon | Use code AN8200GM

Logitech G105 Keyboard ($36) | Newegg

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Gold Edition ($30) | Amazon

Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag ($20) | Amazon

Antichamber ($5) | Humblebundle

Destiny Limited Edition ($90) | Amazon

Pandemic: The Cure ($44) | Amazon

Find more deals on today’s Kinja Deals


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