SanDisk’s Memory Case puts a Lightning flash drive in a sleek iPhone case w/ optional battery pack
When I reviewed SanDisk’s new Lightning to USB flash drive for iPhone back in April, I noted it was one of the best yet. Today the company is launching a new product that essentially offers the same functionality— extra storage for files that you can access from a companion iOS app— but in the form factor of a sleek iPhone 6/6s case.
9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Watch $50 off (from $299), iTunes Gift Cards 20% off, 128GB microSD $40, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Last Call Updates:
Give your iMac or monitor a boost with this glass stand and desk organizer: $20 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
- Black Friday ad leaks drop for Lowe’s, Menards, Cabela’s, and more
- Jabra MOVE Wireless Bluetooth Headphones: $60 shipped (Reg. $100)
- Mass Fidelity tries to solve virtual stereo sound with its new Core wireless speaker
- Sports/Fitness: Garmin Forerunner smartwatches from $170 (Reg. $300+), more
- Home: Braun’s best selling Series 7 Electric Razor $125 (Reg. $175), more
Massive ZeroLemon ToughJuice 30,000mAh Rugged Battery w/4USB ports: $30 shipped ($70 off) https://t.co/Ei6JSiK0Iq pic.twitter.com/YbkBASFgLW
Beats Powerbeats2 Wired In-ear Headphones (new, open-box): $85 shipped (Reg. $110) https://t.co/vC0P5RjPGT pic.twitter.com/epI7jeJ8Zl
— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) November 16, 2015
Apple Watch sale at Best Buy, $50 off across the board, starting at $299 shipped (Open box $278)
20% off iTunes Gift Cards: $100 for $80, $50 for $40, $25 for $20
Amazon Gold Box – PNY storage up to 60% off: 128GB microSD $40, 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $16, more
Best of Black Friday – HDTVs: 40-inch from $149, Samsung 55-inch Smart $580 (Reg. $1,200), more
Best of Black Friday – iPads, Tablets and e-readers: iPad Air 2 from $360, Amazon Fire $35 (Reg. $50), more
Best of Black Friday – Games: Xbox One/PS4 console bundles, deep discounts on games, more
Best of Black Friday – wearables: Fitbit Flex $59/Charge $90/more, $100 off Apple Watch, Android smartwatches, more
Giveaway: mophie juice pack reserve battery case for iPhone 6/s (multiple winners)
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Daily Deals: Seiki 39-inch 120Hz 4K 2160p HDTV $250, Aukey 3-Port USB Hub w/ ethernet $16, more
LG 43-inch HDTVs: Smart 4K + $150 Dell Gift Card $600 (Reg. $800+), 1080p $300 (Reg. $350), more
- Enjoy music anywhere in your home w/ SONOS PLAY:1 Starter Set: $349 ($400 value)
- ZeroLemon SolarJuice 10,000mAh Fast Power Bank: $14 Prime shipped (Reg. $50)
- Games/Apps: NHL 16 $40, FIFA 16 $40, iOS freebies, more
- Sony 7.2-ch. 4K AV Receiver w/ AirPlay and Bluetooth: $298 shipped (Reg. $400)
- Apple MFi Certified 3.1A 4ft Coiled Lightning Car Charger $12 (Reg. $20)
- Adobe Elements 14 w/ download: Photoshop as low as $40, Premiere $60
- Mackie CR4 4-inch Multimedia Monitor Speakers (Pair) $120 shipped (Reg. $150)
- Hitman Sniper for iOS hits its lowest price yet: $2 (Reg. $5)
- GoPro HERO4: Silver (Prime only): $329 (Reg. $400), Black $395 (Reg. $500)
- Bluetooth: Venstart 10W Speaker $20 (Reg. $33), SoundPEATS In-ears $25 (Reg. $50)
- TEKTON Precision Bit & Driver Kit: $7.49 Prime shipped add-on (Reg. $12)
- Shoe-up with with casual shoes and Boots 85%+ off at Amazon’s MyHabit
- Amazon Buy Two, Get One Free board games: Monopoly, Jenga, Uno, more
BLACK FRIDAY AD LEAKS & NEWS:
Best Buy’s Black Friday ad brings deals on Apple Watch, Macs, HDTVs, games & more!
- Walmart’s Black Friday ad leak hits with 4K UHDTV deals, iPad Air 2 $100 off, more
- Target previews its top Black Friday deals, launches surprise one-day sale
- Staples Black Friday Ad Revealed: iPad Air 2 from $374, mini 4 $300, more
- Amazon plans dramatic Black Friday discounts for its Kindle, Fire TV Stick & Fire tablet
- Amazon’s Black Friday Deals store is now open for business
- eBay’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday will deliver deals on MacBooks, iPhone, iPad Air 2
- GameStop Black Friday ad leak: PS4/Xbox One bundles $300, new Nintendo 3DS XL $180
- Costco’s Black Friday ad includes deals on Chromecast (2nd gen), Fitbit Flex, more
- Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak: Xbox One/PS4 bundles $300, more
- Sam’s Club Black Friday ad leak: iPad Air 2 Cellular $175 off, Google Play $100 GC $80
- Kohl’s Black Friday ad leak: more PS4/Xbox One $300 bundles, home goods, clothing
- Sam’s Club One-Day Sale: iPhone 6s/Plus $100 off, iPad Air 2 64GB/128GB $150 off
- HHGregg Black Friday: Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Headphones $100, more
- Sports Authority Black Friday Ad: Free gift cards w/ footwear, FitBit Charge HR $120
- eBay calls on Black Friday shoppers to decide which products will get discounted this year
- BJ’s Warehouse Black Friday ad hits with Samsung 4K UHDTV deals, fitness trackers
- Sears Black Friday Ad: deals on Samsung 4K UHDTV’s, more
- Grab 2 free ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ tickets during Black Friday at Kohl’s
- The Office Depot & OfficeMax Black Friday ad doesn’t bring much to the table
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Add 3100mAh of battery life to your iPhone 6/s with this MFi Apple-certified case: $21 Prime shipped (Reg. $43)
App Store Free App of the Week: PDF Expert 5 goes free for the first time ($10 value)
Implosion – Never Lose Hope for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($10 value)
- Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapters from $34 shipped (Reg. $79)
- UE MEGABOOM in black: $227 shipped (Reg. $300)
- 12-month EA Access subscription: $25 (Reg. $30)
- New Trent iPhone 6s Cases for $7.25 Prime shipped (Reg. $18), more
- TechMatte 3-ft USB-C cables starting at $4.50 Prime shipped (Reg. $9), more
- USB Deals w/ Prime shipping: Lumsing 10,400mAh Power Bank $13, more
- Nest Cam 3-pack bundle launching this week for $497 ($100 savings)
- Roku 3 Streaming Media Player (refurb): $70 shipped (Orig. $100)
- Incase’s ‘Mystery Box’ gets you a $150 grab bag of Apple accessories worth $320
- LG Google Nexus 5 16GB Unlocked GSM (Refurb) $150 (Reg. $300)
- Speakers: AmazonBasics Portable Bluetooth $40, Logitech 2.1 w/ sub $25 Prime shipped
- Dual-Port USB Power Banks: Poweradd 20,000mAh $18 (Reg. $36), more
- 44 comic issues for free: Batman, Star Wars, Spawn, The Walking Dead, and more
T-Mobile is discounting iPhone 6s/Plus by $100 when bought on an installment plan or outright
Huge savings on pre-owned Apple Watches, deals from as low as $261 shipped
Apple iPod Touch 5th gen 16-64GB sizes, multiple colors: $149-$199 shipped
Apple Magic Mouse 2 (open-box): $68 shipped (Reg. $80)
Apple iPad Mini 2, space gray or silver: $199 shipped ($70 off)
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
What Watch uses Bluetooth connectivity to tab the memorable moments of your life
Pulse brings Bluetooth LE + iOS connectivity to a slew of Canon and Nikon DSLRs
- Roku surprises with a new “special edition” streaming media player
- Nintendo announces Zelda Twilight Princess HD remaster, more
- Mophie introduces new power banks with a sleek aluminum design
- Yuneec introduces its own stabilized 4K action camera
9to5Toys Last Call: Toshiba 55″ HDTV $350, 13″ Retina MacBook Pro $1,080, $15 Starbucks gift card for $10, more
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TODAY’S CAN’T MISS DEALS:
Last Call Updates:
Dual-Port USB Power Banks: Poweradd 20,000mAh $18 (Reg. $36), Anker 10,400mAh $16 (Reg. $20), more
- Amazon plans dramatic Black Friday discounts for its Kindle, Fire TV Stick & Fire tablet
- Speakers: AmazonBasics Portable Bluetooth $40, Logitech 2.1 w/ sub $25 Prime shipped
- Apple MagSafe 2 Power Adapters for MacBook Air or MacBook Pro from $34 shipped (Reg. $79)
- A-T ATH-M40X Headphones + Blue Snowball USB Microphone: $109 shipped (~$157+ value)
- Yuneec introduces its own stabilized 4K action camera, bringing prices lower than ever before
- Crucial 2.5-inch 480GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive $140, Samsung 250GB 850 EVO $75
- BJ’s Warehouse Black Friday ad hits with Samsung 4K UHDTV deals, fitness trackers, more
- Sports/Fitness: Surviv-All hunting/camping knife $27, more
- Home: Oster’s best selling express breadmaker $48 (Reg. $60), more
Daily Deals: Toshiba 55-inch 1080p LED-Backlit LCD HDTV $350, WD 2TB Portable Hard Drive $70, more
13-inch Retina MacBook Pro 2.7GHz/8GB/128GB $1,080 (Reg. $1,299), 15-inch: $1,600 (Reg. $1,999)
Get a $15 Starbucks eGift Card for $10 from Groupon – save on your morning cup of coffee!
T-Mobile is discounting iPhone 6s/Plus by $100 when bought on an installment plan or outright
Implosion – Never Lose Hope for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($10 value)
Best Buy’s Black Friday ad brings deals on Apple Watch, Macs, HDTVs, games & more!
Sports Authority Black Friday Ad: Free gift cards w/ footwear, FitBit Charge HR $120, more
Target previews its top Black Friday deals, launches surprise one-day sale starting now
GameStop Black Friday ad leak: PS4/Xbox One bundles $300, new Nintendo 3DS XL $180, tons of games
Staples Black Friday Ad Revealed: iPad Air 2 from $374, mini 4 $300, more
Sam’s Club Black Friday ad leak: iPad Air 2 Cellular $175 off, Google Play $100 Gift Card $80, more
Kohl’s Black Friday ad leak: more PS4/Xbox One $300 bundles, home goods, clothing, much more
Sam’s Club One-Day Sale: iPhone 6s/Plus $100 off, iPad Air 2 64GB/128GB $150 off, PlayStation 4 $300, more
Amazon’s Black Friday Deals store is now open for business
eBay calls on Black Friday shoppers to decide which products will get discounted this year
The best GoPro HERO4 action camera accessories, mounts, storage, more
MORE NEW GEAR FROM TODAY:
Amazon Gold Box – Sony storage up to 60% off: 64GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $18, 128GB microSD $43, more!
- VIZIO Refurbished Soundbars: 2.1-ch. w/ wireless subwoofer $105, more
- Smart 120Hz 1080p HDTVs: LG 50-inch $450 (Reg. $600+), Samsung 55-inch $580 (Reg. $700)
- Fitbit Charge HR Wristband Fitness Tracker (black): $104 w/ free in-store pick-up (Reg. $140)
- Games/Apps: Sunset Overdrive $20 (Reg. $30+), Outline+ $3, Braveland $1, iOS freebies, more
- Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 USB audio interface for $100 shipped (Reg. $150), more
MORE DEALS STILL ALIVE:
Huge savings on pre-owned Apple Watches, deals from as low as $261 shipped
Apple iPod Touch 5th gen 16-64GB sizes, multiple colors: $149-$199 shipped
Apple Magic Mouse 2 (open-box): $68 shipped (Reg. $80)
Apple iPad Mini 2, space gray or silver: $199 shipped ($70 off)
ULAK Cases for iPhone 6/s, iPad mini, iPod Touch and Android devices from $3 shipped (Reg. $10+)
Review: How Amazon Echo changed my life + $130 special price ($50 off) for Amazon card holder
- Beats by Dre. Powerbeats2 Wireless active collection drops to $130 after debuting less than 2 months ago for $200
- Incase’s ‘Mystery Box’ gets you a $150 grab bag of Apple accessories worth $320
- Lara Croft Go for iOS hits its lowest price ever: $2 (Reg. $5)
- Samsung D3 Station 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive $110 shipped (Orig. $150)
- Best-selling Canon T5 DSLR + 18-55mm lens kit (refurb): $210 (Orig. $549)
- ASUS Chromebook Flip 10.1-Inch 2 in 1 Touchscreen (2GB :$219, 4GB: $239 shipped)
- TP-Link AV1200 Gigabit Passthrough Powerline Starter Kit w/4K support: $53 shipped
- This solar powered flashlight (and 11000mAh USB charger) is useful and at $20 a good deal
- Microsoft Office 365 one-year subscription for $50 shipped (50% off) – Word, Excel, more!
- APC Back-up 8-outlet Power Saving UPS: $40 with in-store pick-up (Reg. $58+)
- 4K Smart HDTVs: Samsung 40-inch Ultra HDTV $520 shipped, more
- Media: Blu-rays from $4 shipped – The Hurt Locker, Man on Fire, more
- From the dept. of “how bad could it be”: Target offers 8GB RCA 8″ Android 4.4 tablet for $40
- Sony will release the Darth Vader Edition DualShock 4 controller on its own later this month
- MacMall already has iPad Pros on sale with modest $12 savings, more!
- App Store Free App of the Week: Rayman Fiesta Run (Reg. $3)
- Bluetooth Earbuds: Powerbeats2 (open-box) $80 (Reg. $150+), QY8 Sweatproof $19, more
- Car accessories: windshield mount $4 (Reg. $10), air vent mount $6 (Reg. $9), more
- Displays: LG 34″ UltraWide $570 (Reg. $699+), Acer 34″ Curved QHD $866, more
- Jawbone Big Jambox Bluetooth Speaker (Open Box) $115 shipped (Orig. $300)
- iPhone 6/s dual-layer case in Space Gray, Silver or Gold: $3 Prime shipped (Reg. $12)
- Foscam Plug and Play HD Wireless/Wired Pan/Tilt IP Camera $75 shipped (Reg. $100)
- VIZIO 5.1-ch. Soundbar w/ Wireless Subwoofer $198 (Reg. $298+), more
- Magic Color Changing LED Light Bulb with Remote Control $9 (Reg. $33)
- USB-C 4-port hubs for new Macbooks by Aukey: $20 Prime shipped (Orig. $30)
- USB Power Deals: Lumsing 3-port Car Charger + Lightning Cable $8, more
- SoundBot Bluetooth 4.0 Sports-Active Headphones $10 Prime shipped (Reg. $15)
- Fashion: 20% off at Amazon – Kenneth Cole Down Jacket $90 (Reg. $113),more
- Sling TV is giving away a 2nd gen Chromecast when you pre-pay three months
Get ready for Black Friday! Staples $200 Gift Card for $170 w/ email delivery via PayPal https://t.co/h8pyhPX5cU pic.twitter.com/RNZKcnj88v
— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) November 9, 2015
Twelve South HiRise dock for iPhone/iPad mini: $26 Prime shipped (Reg. $35) - lowest ever! https://t.co/R7bgffJeEy pic.twitter.com/Qm0xV5HmQd
— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) November 9, 2015
NEW PRODUCTS & MORE:
TP-Link introduces two new Wi-Fi extenders for home theaters, gaming consoles, and more
- Is Luma’s surround Wi-Fi system the router we’ve been waiting for?
- Don’t Panic’s latest iPad Air 2 case is an astute all-in-one solution for every angle
- New Fallout 4 launch trailer hits with a fresh look at gameplay and more
- Unboxing and Review: Halo 5 Xbox One Limited Edition Console Bundle [Video]
- Bosch made a robo-farmer that looks straight out of a galaxy far, far away
- The Room Three releases today, now available for download on the App Store
- Mellow Boards makes any skateboard electric and looks good doing it
- Pre-order Fallout 4 to receive Fallout 3 via Xbox One Backwards Compatibility
- PlayStation Now adds 105 titles as it aims to pick up more subscribers
- Mogees iPhone-connected sensor turns any object into a playable instrument
- Amazon to offer midnight deliveries for Call of Duty: Black Ops III via Prime Now
9to5Toys Last Call: PNY 64GB USB3 Flash Drive $16, iPad Air 2 64GB $490, Olio Smartwatch giveaway, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
Goat Simulator for iOS goes free for the first time as IGN’s Game of the Month ($5 value)
- Storage: WD Portable USB 3.0 HDD $50 (Orig. $100), Samsung 500GB 2.5″ Internal SSD $150 (Reg. $180+), more
- AT&T offers new customers up to $500 in credits to switch to its wireless service plan
- Solenica’s solar-powered Lucy lamp shines light into the dark spaces in your home
- The new Art of Lego Scale Modeling design book gives directions for custom projects: $22 Prime shipped (Reg. $30)
- Home: Stainless steel pressure cookers from $86 (Orig. $120+), Keurig mini brewer $70 (Reg. $100), more
Amazon Gold Box – PNY storage up to 50% off: 64GB USB3 Flash Drive $16, 128GB microSD $52, 64GB SDXC $22, more
Apple iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi 64GB in Gold, Silver or Space Gray for $490 shipped (Reg. $599)
Giveaway: Olio Model One Black Collection Connected Timepiece for iOS and Android ($795 value)
NomadPlus converts your iPhone USB wall charger into a 1800mAh power bank: $20 shipped (Orig. $40)
App Store Free App of the Week: Matter 3D photo effects goes free for the first time ($3 value)
Pay What You Want For The 10 App Mac Power User Bundle (Orig. $383)
More new gear from today:
VIZIO 49-inch 4K 120Hz Smart LED UHDTV $650 shipped (Reg. $770), more
- Spigen Rugged Armor Apple Watch Case & Night Stand: $22 Shipped (Orig. $35, CA Tax Only)
- Games/Apps: BOGO 40% off already discounted amiibo, Space Inversion 2 HD, more iOS freebies
- The best-selling Brother Monochrome Laser Printer is on sale for $50 shipped (Orig. $120), more
- CyberPower 6-outlet + USB power bar $100 ($130 value), APC Back-UPS 8-outlet $100 (Reg. $130)
- Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ mic & CAD Acousti-Shield $159 shipped ($257 value)
- Daily Deals: Toshiba 13.3″ Chromebook 2 (refurb) $200, ZILU 40w 5-Port USB Charger $12, more
More deals still alive:
Back to school essentials you may have overlooked: Litographs tees, dorm decor, GE alarm kit, more
Bose SoundTrue On-Ear Headphones in black or white: $90 shipped (Reg. $120)
The coolest Apple-certified MFI Lightning cables you can buy for your iPhone, iPad and iPod
- 1byone Digital Indoor HDTV Antenna: $13 Shipped (Orig. $36, CA Tax Only)
- Amazon’s Kindle First delivers Prime members early access to books for free, see August’s picks
- Two Philips Hue connected light bulbs (multiple styles) for $100 shipped (~$120 value)
- Save 50% on the entire Infinity Blade Trilogy: $5 (Reg. $10)
- Aukey Tempered Glass Screen Protectors for iPhone 6/Plus from $2 Prime Shipped
- Readdle app sale 50% or more off: Scanner Pro 6, Printer Pro, Calendars 5, PDF Expert 5, more
- Lenmar MAVEN Apple-Certified MFi 3000mAh iPhone 6 Battery Case: $30 shipped (Reg. $62+)
- 802.11ac Routers: Linksys AC1200+ $87 (Orig. $130), TRENDnet AC1200 $20 shipped (Orig. $52)
- PreSonus Ceres 3.5-inch Powered Speakers w/ Bluetooth streaming $100 shipped (Reg. $230)
- Pre-pay for 3 months of Sling TV and receive a $50 Best Buy credit towards streaming devices
- Logitech $20 off $49: MX Master Wireless Mouse $80 shipped (Reg. $100), gaming accessories, more
- TP-LINK V2 N300 Powerline Adapter/Wireless Range Extender $25 Prime shipped (Orig. $60)
- Gears of War: Ultimate Edition owners will get the entire GOW collection for free on Xbox One
- ALEX Learning and Building Toys 40% Off: science kits from $13, connector sets from $22, more
- TigerVPN Lite Lifetime Subscription: $29 (Orig. $790)
- Drive Genius 4 app for maintaining & repairing your Mac: $50 (Orig. $99)
- Complete this Chipotle trivia game & receive a buy one, get one free coupon
New products & more:
Thermos’ latest water bottle will nag you with iOS notifications to make sure you stay hydrated
The new Graava action camera uses your heartbeat to capture the best moments and make a highlight reel
- The CydeKick uses renewable energy to charge your iPhone while you ride
- Blizzard brings the new World of Warcraft: Legion expansion & character class to Gamescom 2015
- DJI reveals a new Phantom 3 for beginner pilots loaded with specs
- Bang & Olufsen brings it all together with new whole home audio capabilities for existing products
- Review: Sony’s RX100 IV is the best compact photo/video camera that money can buy (Video)
- The Lexus Hoverboard is here: watch as it flies around a skatepark and over water
- Metal Gear Solid V The Phantom Pain gets brand new trailer & gameplay footage w/ commentary
- EA Gamescom 15: deep Need for Speed campaign mode, new Battlefront gameplay, more
- Microsoft announces new Halo 5 Limited EditionXbox One Console, DVR functionality, games and more
- Epson’s new EcoTank printers have enough ink for “two years” right out of the box
Review: SanDisk Dual USB Drive connects with the 12-inch MacBook’s USB-C port & traditional USB
Cloud syncing services like Dropbox and iCloud Drive connect most of our devices nowadays, and AirDrop offers fast data transfer between Macs for smaller files… when it works. Physically moving files from one machine to another using a drive in the middle, or sneakernet, remains the most reliable way to quickly move files between Macs for many. Without a proper adapter, Apple’s 12-inch MacBook doesn’t fit into this workflow though. That’s where SanDisk’s Dual USB Drive ($49.99), comes into play.
Dual USB Drive conveniently works with both USB-C MacBooks and traditional USB ports on other Macs or PCs, all in a tiny package with plenty of storage…
Review: OWC’s Envoy Pro mini hides a MacBook-like SSD inside a USB 3.0 flash drive
Across the How-To guides I’ve written for adding solid state drives (SSDs) to iMacs, Mac Pros, Mac minis and MacBooks, there was one option I left out: thumb drives. While external SSDs such as Elgato’s Thunderbolt Drives and Samsung’s T1 can do two things — dramatically speed up Macs and add storage space — thumb drives tend to be much slower, lower in capacity, and made from inexpensive materials to achieve smaller sizes and price points.
Other World Computing’s new Envoy Pro mini (120GB/$119, 240GB/$199) sits directly between thumb drives and SSDs in both features and performance. “It’s nearly twice as fast as the average thumb drive,” OWC says, and roughly the size of an actual adult thumb — larger than most USB flash drives, but a lot smaller than traditional external hard drives, while promising “desktop-class” SSD speeds, capacities, and build quality. Unlike common plastic thumb drives, it’s made from aluminum and uses a USB 3.0 connector, yet matches desktop SSD 120GB or 240GB storage capacities. It’s affordable, but clearly designed to be a professional option.
How does it actually stack up? Read on…
Review: Mophie’s Spacestation more than doubles smaller iPads’ storage and power, for a price
Mophie’s Juice Packs are unqualified success stories. After debuting the first Juice Pack in late 2007, Mophie became synonymous with “iPhone battery cases,” and enjoyed years of popularity despite increasing competition. But the company’s USB battery packs aren’t as well-known. Ranging from minimalist to ruggedized, Mophie’s Powerstations range from 3,000mAh to 12,000mAh in capacity, and carry hefty $80 to $150 MSRPs. Regardless of whether they’re judged by features or battery performance for the dollar, they’re hard to pick over rivals, since you can now get a high-quality 25,600mAh battery for the same price as a 3,000mAh PowerStation.
Based upon last year’s iPhone 5/5s-specific Space Packs, the brand new Spacestation is Mophie’s shot at differentiating its USB batteries from the masses. Offered in 32GB ($150), 64GB ($200) and 128GB ($300) capacities, Spacestation combines an app-managed USB flash drive with a 6,000mAh battery, which promises “3X extra battery” life. Realistically, that’s enough power for a full recharge of the original iPad mini or three recharges of older iPhones. But since 6,000mAh batteries are getting cheaper every week, Spacestation’s appeal is mostly in its ability to at least double the number of videos, music, photos, and documents that can be accessed by your iOS device on the road…
9to5Toys Last Call: Lexar 256GB flash drive $80, Better Call Saul free on iTunes, Sling TV free trial, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Last Call Updates:
- Canon Printer w/ AirPrint + Lightroom 5 or Photoshop Elements $90 shipped ($238 value)
- Dell UltraSharp 24-inch 4K Ultra HD IPS LCD 60Hz Monitor $432 shipped (orig. $550)
- Mass Effect Infiltrator is IGN’s free iOS game of the month ($4.99 value)
- Bluetooth speakers: Bose SoundLink mini $159, Mini Boom $49, more
- Beats Studio Over-Ear Headphones (1st gen, refurb) $119 shipped (orig. $300)
- Preorder Canon’s new Spring lineup of DSLRs and pocket cameras today
- The new HyperX Cloud II gaming headset with free 16GB USB flash drive
- Home: Greek Yogurt Maker $19, Cuisinart 14-Piece Cookware Set $135, more
Lexar 256GB S73 USB 3 Jumpdrive Flash Drive (100mb/s read): $80 shipped (Reg. $170)
Download the first episode of Better Call Saul in HD for free
Sling TV is now available with free 7-day trial, details on new channel availability
Valentine’s Day bailout: up to 70% off select jewelry and free 1-day shipping
Valentine’s Day Roundup: ProFlowers 30% off, Gap/Timbuk2/J.Crew up to 40% off, more
Get 67% Off The Productivity Pack (Updated to include 3 Months of Dropbox Pro FREE)
Small States: Woodchuck USA complements Apple products w/ USA-sourced wood, 15% off & giveaways
More new gear from today:
- New! Ultimate Ears BOOM Bluetooth Speaker $130 shipped (Reg. $180+)
- New! Samsung 2.5″ Internal SSDs: 850 Pro 512GB $290, 850 EVO 500GB $200
- New! Seagate 5TB USB 3.0 Desktop External Hard Drive: $130 shipped (orig. $250)
- New! Logitech Bluetooth Audio Adapter: $22 shipped (Reg. $40)
- New! Daily Deals: iPhone 5c (refurb): $199, Polk outdoor speakers: $60, more
- New! Games/Apps: Borderlands GOTY for Mac $10 (Reg. $30), iOS freebies, more
- New! Adobe Creative Cloud (PS CC + Lightroom): $10/month w/$25 Amazon credit
- New! Amazon Kindle sale: Fire HDX $84, Kindle reader $59, Paperwhite $99, more
More deals still alive:
- iTunes Free App of the Week: Angry Birds Seasons (up to $2.99 value)
- PSA: check your Chromecast for a possible free $6 movie credit offer
- 5-pack of Etekcity Wireless Remote Controlled Outlets $22 (Reg. $35)
- Pier 1 Imports coupon code for an extra $10 off $50+ or $25 off $100+, more
- HTC One (M8) w/ 32 GB flash storage, 4G LTE, GSM (factory unlocked) $300 (Reg. $499)
- iOttie One Touch Windshield Dashboard Mounts for iPhone 6/Plus $13 (Reg. $20)
- 50% off clearance items today only at A4C: LeapFrog case $12, Bluetooth headset $5, more
- Sennheiser MM30i in-ear headphones w/ mic & remote $23 Prime shipped (Reg. $50+)
- Cut the cord! Mohu Leaf 50 Ultimate HDTV Antenna (open box): $30 shipped (orig. $90)
- Sennheiser HD 558 Over-Ear Headphones $90 shipped (orig. $180)
- Tons of Lonely Planet guides and books for Kindle Reader: FREE
- Headphones: JBL J55i on-ears $30 (orig. $100), Bose SoundTrue 10% off, more
- LG 34-inch UltraWide LED IPS Monitor w/ Thunderbolt $750 shipped (Reg. $1,000)
- Timex Weekender Men’s/Women’s Watches extra 30% off: from $19 Prime shipped
- Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Over-Ear Headphones (black) $129 shipped (Reg. $169)
New products & more:
- ControlAir adds iTunes and Spotify gesture control to any Mac for free
- Super Smash Bros. GameCube Controllers $25, Controller Adapters for Wii U $30
- Kitchen Tech: Pressure Cookers make the perfect chicken sandwich, and much more
- Olympus and Samsung queue up new cameras and accessories for the Spring
- SONOS announces new PLAY:1 Blue Note Limited Edition wireless speaker
- This iPhone 6 Batmobile case looks the part and even casts the Bat-Signal
- Gaming For Couples: Tomb Raider Definitive Edition and NES Remix Pack
- Life Hack: these simple Velcro ties make cable management a cinch
- Eero beams carefree WiFi to every corner of your home or office
- The Toshiba Encrypted USB Flash Drive arrives
- Raspberry Pi 2 launches with juiced up specs and free Windows 10 at the same low price
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Canon laser printer $100, PNY 256GB flash drive $70, Harman NI in-ear headphones $19, more
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Today’s can’t miss deals:
Canon Laser imageCLASS AiO wireless monochrome printer $100 shipped (orig. $495) at Amazon
PNY Turbo 256GB USB 3.0 Flash Drive $70 shipped (orig. $130) at MacMall
Harman Kardon NI in-ear headphones: $19 AC shipped (Reg. $100)
- Staples Black Friday Ad: save 20% on iPad Air & Retina mini, printers, streaming devices, more
- Walmart’s Black Friday ad revealed: iPad mini w/ $30 GC $199, Xbox One/PS4 deals, $4 Blu-rays, much more
- Target Black Friday preview: iPad Air 2 w/$140 GC $499, iPad mini w/$80 GC $249, more
- Best Buy’s 2014 Black Friday ad is out! Includes: Samsung 55″ 4K $900, iPad Air 2 $100 off, Beats Solo $80, much more
Small States – DODOcase uses old world craftsmanship to protect your modern devices, giveaways & 20% off promo code
Other new deals:
- New! Roku HDMI Streaming Stick $40 shipped (20% off)
- New! Unlocked iPhone 5 16GB 4G (refurb) $250 shipped (Reg. $450)
- New! Samsung 840 Pro 512GB 2.5-inch SSD $243 shipped (orig. $500)
- New! Dell 23″ 1080p LED monitor $150 shipped (orig. $250), more
- New! D-Link AC1300 Dual Band Gaming Router $60 shipped (orig. $130)
- New! Daily Deals: Sennheiser Wireless cans $80, more
- New! Games/Apps: Monster Dash goes free (Reg. $1), iOS freebies, more
- New! eBay $10 off $50 purchases: 20% off PSN, Xbox, Steam gift cards, more
- New! Belkin WeMo ‘Maker’: smartphone remote and IFTTT functionality
- New! Home: Panasonic Shaver $168, Ozeri Graviti Pepper Mill/Grinder $12, more
More deals still alive:
- Beats by Dr. Dre Executive over-ear headphones (silver) $170 shipped (orig. $300)
- Bluetooth speakers: Logitech UE BOOM $130, Jawbone Mini Jambox $69, more
- Samsung 23.6″ Wide 1080p LED Monitor $140 shipped (Reg. $180)
- Free music from Google Play: Hunter Hayes, Skrillex, Tiësto, Avicii and more
- Buy a $300 Staples gift card, receive a $50 gift card
- Groupon 10% off: LifeProof for iPad mini $27, PS4 $360, more
- HDTVs: Samsung 55″ 4K UHDTV $1,398, 51″ 1080p HDTV $550
- Old Navy/Gap/Banana Republic: Up to 40+% off everything w/ free 2 day shipping
- GoPro HERO3 Black Edition cam (man refurb) $255 (orig. $399)
- Newegg 10% off w/ .edu email address: Bose SoundLink Color, more
- Four magazine subs $16 (additional $3.50): Wired, GQ, many more
- Best Buy MacBook sale: Pro w/ Retina: $1,800 or less (Reg. $2,000)
- Smaller, more efficient Raspberry Pi A+ comes in at just $20 ($15 less)
- Beats Tour 2.0 in-ear headphones $120 shipped (Reg. $150), more
- Garmin nüvi 5″ BT GPS w/ lifetime maps/traffic: $135 shipped (orig. $220)
- Subwoofers: Klipsch 8″ 350W $190, Klipsch Synergy 12″ 300W $200, more
- Verizon FiOS 50/50 Internet + HBO and Showtime + Netflix: $60/month
- Ridge Racer Slipstream for iOS goes free ($2.99 value)
- ASUS 31.5″ monitor adds a IGZO 4K display to your Mac for $1,470 (orig. $3,499)
- Optoma 3D 1080p home projector + free $50 Amazon GC $599 ($650 value)
- 4-pack eneloop 2500mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries w/ Charger: $21 (orig. $35)
- Prime Members: $10 Free Amazon credit w/$45+ purchases
- Free Google Play music from Nirvana, Drake, Lorde, Katy Perry, Rihanna, more
- 1080p ViewSonic Monitors (refurb): 22-inch $95, 27-inch w/ HDMI $185, more
- Woot coupon: $5 off orders of $25 or more (up to 20% savings)
- Verizon FIOS + 2yrs. of premium channels + $400 Visa Gift Card: $79.99/mo
- BACtrack Vio – 14% off the Smartphone Breathalyzer
- World’s Largest iOS 8 + Swift Elearning Bundle
Black Friday:
- Black Friday Ad Roundup: Costco, Macy’s, CVS, Big Lots, more
- OfficeMax/Office Depot Black Friday: 20% off iTunes gift cards, more
- Staples Black Friday preview: Jawbone or Fitbit w/$25 Visa GC,, more
- More Black Friday ad leaks: JCPenney, Kohl’s, Pier 1, Walgreens, more
- Sam’s Club: 60″ VIZIO 4K Smart UHDTV for under $1,000 ahead of Black Friday
- Sports Authority Black Friday: Garmin Vivofit $80, up to 70% off North Face, more
- Meijer Black Friday: $100 credit w/ iPads, Xbox One bundle w/ $50 credit $330, more
- Sears Black Friday leak: Samsung 55″ Smart HDTV $600, Dewalt drill kit $100, more
- Dell Black Friday ad leak: discounts on monitors, Xbox One/PS4, HDTVS, more
- Xbox One holiday price drop now live with prices starting at $349 (or lower)
- Sam’s Club’s Black Friday deal has iPhone 6 for $99 on-contract starting Nov. 15
- Walmart’s Holiday Savings officially kick off tomorrow with more than 20,000 Rollbacks
- Amazon’s countdown to Black Friday kicks off w/ thousands of Lightning Deals
- Target announces free shipping for all items through the holiday shopping season
New products/ongoing promos:
- Satechi’s sleek F3 smart monitor stand: clutter-free environment at work or at home
- JBL Horizon: audio streaming w/ ambient light to create the “perfect clock radio”
- Is the new Quirky Norm really the “death of the thermostat”?
- IK Multimedia’s iRig HD-A is the “first digital guitar interface for Android”
- Belkin’s smart coffeemaker with WeMo is now available, save 20% for a limited time
- Joby adds GorillaPod & Locking Arm accessories to its Action Series
- How Scribd’s new audiobook service stacks up against Audible & Kindle Unlimited
- Jaybird enters into wearables with the Reign activity tracker
- Netgear’s Arlo home security camera is waterproof and completely cord free
- Drift’s Stealth 2 is the $249 action camera that films longer than any GoPro
- Epson’s WorkForce WF-100 is the world’s smallest/lightest mobile printer
- ViewSonic projectors are Chromecast ready and fit in the “palm of your hand”
- ChargerLeash Lightning cable makes sure you never forget your iPhone charger again
- Amazon offers free unlimited Cloud Photo storage
- Internet Archive brings 900 classic arcade titles to your web browser for free
- IDrive’s new unlimited plan may be the best mobile backup solution for iOS/Android users
- Mount your iPhone 6 inside your car with Logitech’s new Protection+ case
- Trilogy Dock positions your iPhone 6 vertically or horizontally and boosts its sound
- The thinnest iPhone 6/Plus cases we’ve found so far
Hyper launches the first Made-for-iPhone/iPad USB flash drive w/ built-in Lightning connector
Hyper— we’ve reviewed some of its MacBook batteries and iPhone accessories in the past— is today announcing the first Made-For-iPhone/iPad/iPod touch (MFi) flash drive that includes a built-in Lightning connector. Unfortunately you can’t get your hands on one just yet, but you can preorder through a funding campaign the company just launched on Kickstarter.
Hyper told us it’s been working on the product for over two years and just recently got approval from Apple: “As expected, Apple had many concerns for iOS storage products like the iStick. We actually started MFi application for this product more than 2 years ago. It was definitely not an easy process but we managed to address all of Apple’s concerns and finally just got MFi approval.”