Dealmaster: Last minute gift deals on ThinkPads, Echo devices, and more tech

Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica)

Time is running out to get your online Christmas shopping done, but the Dealmaster is here with another round of tech discounts to help you cross out the last few people on your list. Today's deal roundup includes a handful of deals on Lenovo's ThinkPad laptops, including a Core i5 variant of the excellent ThinkPad X1 Carbon available for just under $900. Beyond that, the PS4's latest blockbuster exclusive, Death Stranding, is down to a new low of $35, Apple's latest iPad is still at its Black Friday price of $250, and the Roomba 675 is down to a low of $200. There are plenty more deals to peruse besides those, so have a look at the full rundown below.

Note: Ars Technica may earn compensation for sales from links on this post through affiliate programs.

Top 10 deals of the day

• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop - Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $899.10 at Lenovo (use code: THINK10 - normally $1,399).
• Death Stranding (PS4) for $35 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Amazon Echo Dot + Amazon Music Unlimited 1-month membership for $10.98 at Amazon ($8.98 for Prime members, requires auto-renewal - normally $48.98).
• 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) for $249.99 at Target and Best Buy (normally $329.99).
• Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) for $179.99 at Target (normally $199.99).
• Samsung T5 (500GB) portable SSD for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch for $27.99 at Amazon (normally $49.99).
• iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum for $199.99 at Amazon (clip $50 coupon - normally $269.99).
• Microsoft Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (1TB) for $149.99 at Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (normally $249.99).
• Razer DeathAdder Elite wired gaming mouse for $24.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $44.99).

Laptop and desktop PC deals

• Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop - Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $674.10 at Lenovo (use code: THINK10 - normally $899.99).
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (7th gen) laptop - Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $899.10 at Lenovo (use code: THINK10 - normally $1,399).
• Lenovo Flex 15 laptop - Intel Core i5-1035G1, 15.6-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $521.99 at Lenovo (use code: FLEXSAVE10 - normally $749.99).
• Apple Mac Mini (late 2018) desktop - Intel Core i3-8100B, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD for $679 at B&H (normally $799).
• Dell XPS Special Edition desktop - Intel Core i7-9700, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 2TB HDD, GeForce RTX 2060 for $1,199.99 at Dell (normally $1,599.99).
• HP Spectre x360 13t laptop - Intel Core i5-8265U, 13.3-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $739.99 at HP (normally $899.99).
• Asus Chromebook C425 laptop - Intel Core m3-8100Y, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 64GB eMMC for $329 at Amazon (normally $389).
• Razer Blade 15 gaming laptop - Intel Core i7-9750H, 15.6-inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 2060 for $1,799.99 at Amazon (normally $1,999.99).

Lenovo's ThinkPad X1 Carbon. (credit: Valentina Palladino)

Video game deals

• Death Stranding (PS4) for $35 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
• The Outer Worlds (PS4, XB1) for $35 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $59.99).
• Super Mario Odyssey (Switch, digital) for $41.99 at Amazon (normally $54.99).
• Gears 5 (XB1) for $34.99 at Best Buy (normally $54.99).
• Control (PS4) for $29.88 at Walmart (normally $44.99).
• Persona 5 (PS4) for $9.99 at GameStop (normally $19.99).
• Astro Bot: Rescue Mission (PSVR) for $9.99 at GameStop (normally $19.99).
• Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (XB1) for $4.99 at Microsoft (normally $19.99).
• Kingdom Hearts III (XB1) for $14.99 at Target (normally $24.99).
• Dragon Ball FighterZ (PS4, XB1) for $19.93 at Amazon (normally $24.99).

Gaming deals

• Nintendo Switch (latest model) + $30 Amazon.com credit for  $299 at Amazon (use code: D3E2CDJ6GB6S - normally $329).
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller for $55 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $69.99).
• Switch Online users only: NES Controllers for Nintendo Switch (2-pack) for $29.99 at Nintendo (limit one per account - normally $59.99).
• Microsoft Xbox One S All-Digital Edition (1TB) for $149.99 at Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (normally $249.99).
• Microsoft Xbox One X (1TB) - Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order bundle + FIFA 20 or Madden NFL 20 + PowerA Wired Controller for Xbox One for $349 at Walmart (normally $499.99).
• Microsoft Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 3-month membership + bonus 3-month membership for $44.99 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $88.94).
• PowerA GameCube Style Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch for $27.99 at Amazon (normally $49.99).
• PowerA Joy-Con Comfort Grip for Nintendo Switch for $7.49 at Amazon (normally $9.99).
• Razer DeathAdder Elite wired gaming mouse for $24.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $44.99).
• Razer Mamba Wireless gaming mouse for $50 at Walmart (normally $79.99).
• Logitech G613 Lightspeed wireless mechanical gaming keyboard - Romer G for $55.99 at Amazon (normally $74.99).

Death Stranding's Sam Porter Bridges is just your average delivery man out to save the post-apocalyptic world.

TV and home entertainment deals

• Amazon Fire TV Recast (500GB) over-the-air DVR for $129.99 at Amazon (normally $229.99).
• 65-inch TCL S525 4K LED Roku TV for $499.99 at Amazon (normally $599.99).
• 65-inch Sony X900F 4K HDR LED TV for $1,098 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $1,198).
• 65-inch Samsung UN65RU7100FXZA 4K LED TV for $597.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $697.99).

Electronics deals

• Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) for $179.99 at Target (normally $199.99).
• Apple Watch Series 3 (42mm) for $209.99 at Target (normally $229.99).
• 10.2-inch Apple iPad (32GB) for $249.99 at Target and Best Buy (normally $329.99).
• Amazon Fire HD 8 (16GB) tablet for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
• Google Pixel 3a (64GB) unlocked smartphone for $299 at B&H (normally $399).
• Oculus Go VR headset for $149 at Oculus and Amazon (normally $199).
• Fitbit Versa Lite smartwatch for $99.95 at Walmart and Amazon (normally $159.95).
• Fitbit Versa 2 smartwatch for $129.95 at Walmart (normally $199.95).
• Garmin Vivosmart 4 fitness tracker for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Garmin Vivoactive 3 Music smartwatch for $199.99 at Amazon (normally $219.99).
• Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS running watch for $89.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Garmin Vivoactive 4S GPS smartwatch for $299.99 at Amazon (normally $349.99).
• Eero Pro mesh WiFi system - 1x router + 2x beacons for $299.25 at Amazon (normally $399).
• TP-Link Archer A9 AC1900 Wi-Fi router for $67.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Samsung T5 (500GB) portable SSD for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Samsung 860 EVO (1TB) 2.5-inch internal SSD for $109.99 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $139.99).
• Samsung EVO Select (256GB) microSDXC card - U3 for $28.99 at Amazon (normally $39.99).

The Sonos One. (credit: Jeff Dunn)

Audio deals

• Apple HomePod for $199.99 at Best Buy (normally $299.99).
• Sonos One (2nd gen) smart speaker for $169 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $199).
• Sonos One SL smart speaker for $149 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $179).
• Sonos Sub wireless subwoofer for $599 at Sonos and Amazon (normally $699).
• Bose QuietComfort 35 II Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $279 at Walmart, Amazon, and Best Buy (normally $349).
• Sony WH-1000XM3 Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones for $278 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $348).
• Audio-Technica ATH-M40x wired over-ear headphones for $79 at Amazon (normally $99).
• Beats Powerbeats Pro true wireless sports earphones for $199.95 at Amazon (normally $249.95).
• Jabra Elite Active 65t true wireless sports earphones for $119.99 at Amazon (normally $159.99).
• Bose SoundLink Color II portable Bluetooth speaker for $99 at Amazon (normally $129).
• UE Wonderboom 2 portable Bluetooth speaker for $69.99 at Amazon (normally $79.99).
• Sony SRS-XB32 portable Bluetooth speaker for $97.98 at Amazon and Best Buy (normally $148).

Smart home deals

• Amazon Echo Dot + Amazon Music Unlimited 1-month membership for $10.98 at Amazon ($8.98 for Prime members, requires auto-renewal - normally $48.98).
• TP-Link KP200 smart power outlet for $19.99 at Amazon (normally $34.99).
• TP-Link HS300 smart Wi-Fi power strip - 6-outlet for $59.49 at Amazon (normally $69.99).
• TP-Link HS100 smart plug for $13.99 at Amazon (normally $16.99).
• Amazon Echo Show 8 smart display + Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen) smart speaker for $79.99 at Amazon (normally $129.99).
• Amazon Echo Show 5 smart display for $59.99 at Amazon (normally $89.99).
• Amazon Echo Plus (2nd gen) smart speaker + Philips Hue smart bulb for $99.99 at Amazon (normally $149.99).
• Google Home Mini (2-pack) smart speaker for $45 at Walmart (normally $59.99).
• Google Nest Hub smart display + Google Nest Mini smart speaker for $79 at Best Buy and Target (normally $129.99).
• iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum for $199.99 at Amazon (clip $50 coupon - normally $269.99).
• Eufy RoboVac 30 robot vacuum for $199.99 at Amazon (clip $70 coupon - normally $269.99).
• Chamberlain MyQ Smart Garage Hub smart garage door opener for $28.90 at Amazon (normally $44.99).

The iRobot Roomba 675 robot vacuum. (credit: iRobot)

Accessories and miscellaneous deals

• Instant Pot Ultra 6qt 10-in-1 electric pressure cooker for $84.99 at Walmart (normally $109.99).
• Anker PowerPort III Nano USB-C wall charger -18W for $15.99 at Amazon (clip 20% coupon - normally $19.99).
• Anker Roav SmartCharge F0 Bluetooth car transmitter and charger - 2x USB-A, Bluetooth 4.2 for $11.70 at Amazon (clip 10% coupon - normally $16.99).
• Anker PowerLine (10ft) USB-A to Lightning cable - MFi certified for $10.19 at Amazon (normally $11.99).
• Anker PowerLine II (3ft) USB-C to Lightning cable - MFi certified for $11.99 at Amazon (normally $15.99).
• RavPower RP-PC058 10W Qi wireless charger for $18.99 at Amazon (clip $8 coupon - normally $26.99).
• Aukey CB-C64 USB-C hub - 4x USB 3.1 Gen 1 for $11.99 at Amazon (normally $14.99).
• Apple Magic Keyboard wireless keyboard for $99 at Amazon (normally $112).
• Logitech Crayon stylus for iPad for $49.99 at Amazon (normally $59.99).
• New users only: Amazon Music Unlimited 4-month membership for $0.99 at Amazon (normally $39.96).
• New users only: Amazon Audible 3-month membership for $6.95/month at Amazon (normally $14.95/month).

Read on Ars Technica | Comments