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The weekend’s best deals: Google Nest devices, Nintendo gift cards and more

    The weekend's best deals: Google Nest devices, Nintendo gift cards and more

    Ars Technica

    It’s the weekend and that means it’s time for a new Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the web’s best tech deals includes a handful of deals on Google Nest devices. For example, both the popular Nest Learning Thermostat and the more wallet-friendly Nest Thermostat are on sale, the former retails for $199 and the latter retails for $100 at various retailers. While neither deal delivers the absolute lowest price we tracked, both are well below their typical street prices online and well below Google’s suggested retail price of $250 and $130, respectively.

    In any case, both devices remain commendable options for those looking to use a smart thermostat, either to reduce energy consumption or gain more control over their home’s heating and cooling. The more expensive Nest still looks sharp, is relatively easy to install, and works with a variety of smart home devices and platforms. It can still “learn” your usual heating and cooling preferences, then automatically schedule its future adjustments accordingly, (usually) staying clear of it over the course of a day. The more affordable Nest Thermostat lacks that automatic scheduling feature (although you can still manually enter a schedule), has a cheaper plastic frame, and doesn’t support Google’s external temperature-balancing sensors, but still looks nice and has an otherwise similar feature set. – including tools such as HVAC monitoring and voice commands via Alexa or the Google Assistant – for less.

    However, if you don’t need a new thermostat, there are other Google devices like the Nest Audio home speaker and Fitbit’s Luxe activity tracker for sale. In addition, our roundup includes great deals on Nintendo eShop gift cards, a generous 1TB SanDisk microSD card for your Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, a number of Roomba robot vacuums, iPads, AirPods and much more. You can find our full curated summary below.

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    Recommended offers of the day

    • Google Nest Thermostat smart thermostat for $100 †$120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • Google Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd generation) smart thermostat for $199 †$240) at Target, Best Buy
    • $50 Nintendo eShop Gift Card for $45 †$50) at Amazon
    • Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Control wireless hub + sensor for $20 †$26) at Amazon
    • SanDisk Ultra (1TB, U1, A1, C10) microSD card for $125 †$140) at Amazon, Newegg
    • Fitbit Luxury activity tracker for $100 †$120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • iRobot Roomba i3 Evo robotic vacuum cleaner for $249 †$305) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • Anker PowerPort III Nano 20W USB-C Charger for $14 †$17) at Amazon
    • Blueair Blue Pure 211+ air purifier for $250 †$300) at Amazon
    • Cowboy Bebop: Complete Series (English, Japanese) for $4 †$30) at Prime Video
    • Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3024×1964, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $2,250 †$2,400) at Amazon (discount in cart)
    Google's Nest Thermostat is a good smart thermostat for those on a budget, although it doesn't work with external temperature sensors or learn your home's heating and cooling schedule like Nest's more expensive model.
    enlarge † Google’s Nest Thermostat is a good smart thermostat for those on a budget, although it doesn’t work with external temperature sensors or learn your home’s heating and cooling schedule like Nest’s more expensive model.

    Electronics Deals

    • Google Nest Thermostat smart thermostat for $100 †$120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • Google Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd generation) smart thermostat for $199 †$240) at Target, Best Buy
    • Google Nest Audio smarthome speaker for $70 †$95) on the Google Store
    • Fitbit Luxury activity tracker for $100 †$120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • Ecobee Smart Thermostat with Voice Control for $199 †$220) at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H
    • iRobot Braava Jet M6 Front Robot Mop $349 †$395) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum with self-emptying dock for $599 †$760) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • iRobot Roomba j7 robotic vacuum cleaner for $399 †$565) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • iRobot Roomba i3+ Evo Robotic Vacuum Cleaner with Self-Emptying Dock for $399 †$495) at Amazon, Target
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    enlarge † The Fitbit Luxe is a simple but stylish activity tracker.

    Corey Gaskin

    • iRobot Roomba i3 Evo robotic vacuum cleaner for $249 †$305) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
    • iRobot Roomba 694 robotic vacuum cleaner for $180 †$230) at Amazon, Best Buy, iRobot
    • Apple iPad Pro (256GB) 11-inch tablet for $800 †$860) at Amazon, Walmart
    • Apple iPad (256GB) 10.2-inch tablet for $429 †$455) at Amazon, Walmart
    • Apple iPad Air (256 GB) 10.9-inch tablet for $679 †$715) at Amazon, Walmart
    • Apple AirPods (3rd generation) true wireless earbuds for $150 †$165) at Amazon, Walmart
    • Apple Watch SE (40mm) smartwatch for $229 †$250) at Amazon, Walmart
    • Apple Watch Series 7 (45mm) smartwatch for $359 †$390) at Amazon, Walmart
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    enlarge † The Apple Watch Series 7 is our top smartwatch pick for iPhone owners.

    Corey Gaskin

    Laptop and Desktop PC Deals

    • Apple Mac Mini (Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $550 †$655) at Amazon, Costco (discount in cart)
    • Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3024×1964, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) for $2,250 †$2,400) at Amazon (discount in cart)
    • Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6-inch gaming laptop (Ryzen 7 5800H, 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q 6GB GPU) for $1,100 †$1,350) at Best Buy
    • Gigabyte Aorus FI32Q 31.5″ Gaming Monitor (1440p, 165 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible) for $400 †$510) at Amazon, B&H, Newegg
    • Dell S2721DGF 27″ Gaming Monitor (1440p, 165 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible) for $300 †$360) at Best Buy
    • AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 6-core/12-thread desktop CPU for $187 †$215) at Amazon
    • WD Black SN770 (1TB NVMe) PCIe 4.0 Internal SSD for $105 †$120) at Amazon, Best Buy
    • Samsung 970 Evo Plus (1TB NVMe) PCIe 3.0 Internal SSD for $103 †$115) at Amazon
    The 2020, M1-equipped Apple Mac mini. It's still a powerful mini PC for casual work, but keep in mind that a model with a new chip will be released this year.
    enlarge † The 2020, M1-equipped Apple Mac mini. It’s still a powerful mini PC for casual work, but keep in mind that a model with a new chip will be released this year.

    Samuel Axon

    TV and home entertainment deals

    • Cowboy Bebop: Complete Series (English, Japanese) for $4 †$30) at Prime Video
    • Hisense U8G (2021) 55″ 4K LED TV for $698 †$750) at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
    • LG C1 (2021) 55-inch 4K OLED TV for $1,097 †$1,250) at Amazon, Target (+ $100 GC at BuyDig)
    • Sony X90J (2021) 65″ 4K LED TV for $1,098 †$1,200) at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H
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    enlarge † Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda Game and watch handheld.

    Jeff Dunn

    gaming offers

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    enlarge † Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle is a wonderful, accessible look at XCOMstyle turn-based strategy games.

    Kyle Orlando

    Video Game Deals

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    enlarge † River City Girls is an enjoyable beat-em-up that plays especially well with another player.

    WayForward, Arc system works

    • Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5, used) for $30 †$35) at GameFly
    • Final Fantasy VII Remake (PS4, used) for $13 †$20) at GameFly (free PS5 upgrade)
    • Alan Wake remastered (PS4, Xbox) for $20 †$28) at Amazon, Best Buy (free PS5 upgrade)
    • Hitman 3 (PS5) for $20 †$30) at Amazon (also on Game Pass)
    • Kena: Bridge of Ghosts (PS5, PS4) for $24 †$35) at PSN (PS Plus required†
    • The Nioh Collection (PS5) for $40 †$50) at Amazon, Best Buy, PSN
    • Sackboy: a great adventure (PS5, PS4) for $30 †$40) at Target, Best Buy, PSN
    • The Last of Us Part II (PS4) for $20 †$25) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy, PSN
    • Death Stranding (PS4) for $20 †$30) at Amazon, Best Buy (PS5 upgrade for $10†
    • Rayman Legends (PS4) for $5 †$15) at PSN ($10 on the Nintendo eShop)
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    enlarge † The Ars-approved Kena: Bridge of Ghosts is a simple yet charming action adventure game.

    Ember Lab

    Accessories and various offers