Seasonal gifting is finished. Your Amazon boxes are flattened, discarded wrapping paper is headed to the landfill, and there’s a good chance Santa brought you a beautiful new gadget. There’s also a slim chance you’ve already broken your new precious; don’t laugh, here are nine idiots who’ve already done it. It’s time to buy a case, slap it on, and forget about it. The good news is there are some pretty good case deals today.
https://gizmodo.com/10-sad-people-who-already-broke-their-shiny-new-iphones-5971279
If you have a Kindle: Amazon is running a pretty excellent 40% off promotion for Kindle accessories. They limit you to a pretty short list, but the good news is that Amazon’s official options qualify. That includes the handsome leather cases for both the Kindle and the Kindle Paperwhite, and even the kickstand case for the Kindle Fire HD. These cases are nice, well-designed, and integrate beautifully with the newest Kindles. They’re also usually a bit pricey.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/feature.html?tag=gizmodo08c-20
The process to score the discount is a bit convoluted. First, pick up this free voucher from Amazon Local. They will email you a code. Pick a Kindle from this list, and at checkout apply the code they sent you, and you’ll save 40%. [Amazon via Amazon Local]
If you’ve got an iDevice or Android phone: Bodyguardz makes cases for everything from the standard iPhone to tablets like the Nexus 7. There’s most likely a case you’ll like in there, but at full price it’s a tough sale. The code KEEPITNEW knocks 20% off everything in the store, and there’s free shipping for all orders over $30. [Bodyguardz]
If you spent all your money on gifts for loved ones: There’s always a few third-party sellers on Amazon selling direct-from-China cases for cheap. They might not be the nicest, but they will protect your phone from moderate spills. Today, Monoprice is offering an iPhone 5 case for $6.88 shipped. Choose from black or white. [Amazon]
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Accessories
• Mini Surge Protector w/ USB Charger ($11) | Meritline via edealinfo | Originally $20 | Use coupon code MLCKS26XNL1
• Logitech Wireless Mouse M525 ($18) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $40
• Sony 3D Glasses for Playstation 3 ($20) | Amazon via edealinfo | Originally $60
• APC Battery Backup UPS ($44) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $60
• Logitech Harmony 700 Remote ($60) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $90 | Also available for $40 if you live by a Sears
• 1TB USB 2.0 Buffalo Portable HD ($70) | Amazon via Storageaholic | Originally $100
• 1TB USB 3.0 Transcend Portable HD ($75) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $100
• 3TB USB 3.0 External HD ($99) | Fry’s via Dealnews | Originally $150 | Looks like in-store only
• 20% Off Bodyguardz | Bodyguardz via 9to5Toys | Use coupon code KEEPITNEW
Cool Swiss Army knife. Half off today. Pick Amazon from the right hand side. http://t.co/J8S6RHA5
— Gizmodo Deals (@GizmodoDeals) December 26, 2012
Miscellaneous
• .99 Domain Names ($1) | Go Daddy via Techbargains | Originally $10
• Fenix E21 Flashlight ($26) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $33
• Odyssey Golf White Ice 2-Ball Blade Lined Right-Hand Putter ($60) | Woot via Woot | Originally $150
• MoMA Online Store Sale | Museum of Modern Art
Apple
• Refurbished 15″ Macbook Pro ($1050) | Newegg via Dealcatcher | Originally $1500
• Macbook Pro Retina 13″ ($1575) | B&H Photo via Dealzon | Originally $1700
Audio
• Cheap JVC Over-Ear Headphones ($7.51) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $20
• Harman Kardon AVR 2650 Reciever/Amplifier ($315) | Amazon via Dealnews | Originally $500
Gaming
• Sine Mora ($2.49) | Green Man Gaming via Reddit | Originally $10 | Use coupon code GMG30-DPLIM-DN831
• Alan Wake: Collector’s Edition ($6.11) | Green Man Gaming via Reddit | Originally $20 | Use coupon code GMG30-DPLIM-DN831
• The Witcher 2 ($7.49) | Gamers Gate via Reddit | Originally $20
• Football Manager 2013 ($14) | Green Man Gaming via Reddit | Originally $40 | Use coupon code GMG30-DPLIM-DN831
• Battlefield 3 Premium Download ($30) | Amazon via Dealcatcher | Originally $50
• Steam Winter Sale Day 7 | Steam
• Get Games Cheap as Chips Sale
• Auditorium ($0) | Auditorium via Reddit | Originally $3 | Mac or PC direct download
Physical Media
Didn’t see any.
Clothing
• Pointer Chore Coat ($69) | Reddit via Reddit | Originally $81 | Use code 2012
• 25% Off Express ($75) | Express via Reddit | Originally $100 | In-store
• North Face Fleece Jacket ($83) | Altrec via Dealcatcher | Originally $150 | Use coupon code BIGCHILL20
• North Face Rain Jacket ($100) | REI via Dealnews | Originally $150
• Old Navy Outerwear Sale | Old Navy via Reddit | $20 peacoats, other outerwear
• 30% off Acrimony | Acrimony via Reddit | Use coupon code HOLIDAZE2012, high-end fashiony stuff
• 20% Off One Item at H&M | H&M via Reddit | In-store
• 30% off Gap | Gap | Use coupon code GAPSALE
• 40% Off Nautica | Nautica via Dealcatcher | Use coupon code TREATME
Dumb TV → Smart TV
Nope.
Laptops
• Macbook Pro Retina 13″ ($1575) | B&H Photo via Dealzon | Originally $1700
Desktops
• HP Desktop with Quad-Core i7 ($700) | HP via edealinfo | Originally $950 | Use coupon code REDTAGPC
Tablets
Nah.
Screens
Some think this is the best time of the year to buy a brand-name TV. We’re not so sure. We’ll be monitoring prices.
Portables
Yeah, no.
Camera
• Dolica Tripod ($40) | Amazon via Reddit | Originally $60
SSDs
• 160GB Intel SSD ($90) | TigerDirect via Dealmac | Originally $120
Apps
Important note: Apple gives its employees the week after Christmas off, and as a result iTunes Connect is down for the week. That’s the software that allows developers to push updates and change prices, so you probably won’t see any sales for the next week. But around the new year they should come back with a vengeance. In the meantime, a few cool games like Bust-a-Move and Resident Evil that went on sale before Christmas will remain cheap for the next week.
iOS
See supra.
Android
• OfficeSuite Professional ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Amazon | Originally $15
• Tunein Radio Pro ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Amazon | Originally $1
• Splashtop Remote Desktop ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Amazon | Originally $10
• Moonphase Pro ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Amazon | Originally $1
• Call of Atlantis ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Amazon | Originally $5
• Missile Defender ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Amazon | Originally $1
• Gravilux ($0) | Amazon Appstore via Amazon | Originally $2
Mac
• Auditorium ($0) | Auditorium via Reddit | Originally $3 | Mac or PC direct download
Windows
• Almeza MultiSet ($0) | Almeza via Giveaway of the Day | Originally $100
Hobomodo
• Auditorium ($0) | Auditorium via Reddit | Originally $3 | Mac or PC direct download
• Antec Laptop Cooler ($0) | Fry’s via Dealzon | Originally $10 | MIR, in-store only
• 25 Free 4×6 Prints ($0) | Rite Aid via Dealcatcher | Originally $10 | Use coupon code EPRNT
• Almeza MultiSet ($0) | Almeza via Giveaway of the Day | Originally $100
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