Top 15 weekend deals: laptops, iPads, fitness trackers

It’s almost At the end of August. If you are like me, you are already thinking, where did you go in summer? The weather is still very hot, and there may even be time to dive into some nearby waters again, but it also feels that autumn is coming very quickly. If you are going to college or back to school, your autumn has arrived. Fortunately for you, we have some good deals to ease the transition. From laptops and tablets to Instant Pots and beeswax packaging, there is something for everyone.

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Discounts on laptops, phones and tablets

Back to school sales It’s in full swing, and there are some great laptop deals (whether you want to go back to school or not).

This MacBook deal has been in place for several weeks now, but it is good enough that we will include it again this week. You can save a little bit more and get a pair of AirPods for free.You only need one .edu email address. M1 Air (9/10, wired recommendation) Is also very suitable for schools: it is light, has a full-day battery life, and is powerful enough for most people.

Do you like Windows or macOS? No problem, Microsoft’s Surface Pro 7 (8/10, wired recommendation), one of our favorites Windows laptop, Is also on sale. It is also an excellent choice for universities because it is lightweight and easy to carry, and has a long battery life. The deal is for the 10th generation Intel Core i5 model with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD. If you need more storage space, several other models are also available.

This is not a big discount, but if you have always wanted a brand new iPad Pro (8/10, wired recommendation), this transaction will save you a few dollars, and the purchase is undoubtedly the most powerful iPad on the market.The 12.9-inch model with Apple’s new display technology is also Priced at US$999 (US$100 off). If you don’t need the fancy bells and whistles on the Pro model, the new iPad Air is discounted by US$500 (US$100 off). More Apple discounts, Check here.

This is not a big discount, but Apple’s Pencil is not often sold. It will be very convenient if you like to sketch or write on the iPad.Please note that this is the second-generation Pencil, which is only available for recent iPad Pro models and 2020 iPad Air. Before purchasing, please be sure to check if yours is supported.

On a fully equipped laptop, this is a bargain. It won’t have the manufacturing quality of a more expensive machine (in other words, it’s plastic), but if you choose a Ryzen 7 processor, 256 gig storage space and 1920 x 1080 Brightview screen, you will have a powerful machine and Will not break the bank.

Android tablets are not our favorite-Android is just not optimized for tablets-but if you don’t mind these quirks, Lenovo P11 Pro Very cost-effective, especially at this price.Our main complaint is that there is no headphone jack, but if you have one, that’s fine Wireless earplugsThe deal is on eBay, but it is new and sold directly by Lenovo.

Galaxy S21 is one of our Favorite android phone. It has an excellent camera system, up to a day of battery life, sufficient power and an excellent 120Hz AMOLED screen. You can even get four years of software and security updates, which is more than almost all other Android phones on the market. This is close to the lowest price we have ever seen.

Fitness specials

Read our Best fitness tracker and Best smart watch More guides.

Apple Watch Series 6 (8/10, wired recommendation) Added the blood oxygen measurement tool and slightly increased the display size.This is still The best fitness tracker For iPhone and The best Apple watch.

The price of this watch fluctuates, but this is one of the lower prices we have seen since June. We like Instinct’s long battery life and its diversity in motion tracking and navigation functions. (See our Full review of the solar charging version, Which is similar. ) It is cheaper than Garmin Fenix, but almost as much. As Adrienne So, senior associate editor of Wired magazine, said, it “attracts people in an ugly way.”

This is a great fitness tracker for runners and triathletes, and it’s rarely so cheap. It is equipped with apps for activities such as running, hiking, climbing, boating, biking, and skiing.Read our Best fitness tracker Guide to other options.

Home sale

Use these equipment discounts to upgrade your house, simplify and beautify the life around the house.

Good digital photo frame It’s expensive, so it’s nice to see any discounts. Among the Nixplay frames we have tried, we prefer the 10.1-inch frame to the 9.7-inch frame. The resolution is lower, but you won’t know this unless you study them side by side. Nixplay recently released a Touch screen model We haven’t tested it yet, but the non-touch frame is still a good choice.

This is a good deal for one of our favorite routers. It supports Wi-Fi 6, faces the future, and can easily cover most apartments and residences. If you have a lot of space, a mesh system might be better, but for the rest of us, this can get the job done.Look Our complete guide to buying a router More tips.

This percussion instrument is often discounted, but it can Compete with the cannon Sometimes it costs hundreds of dollars. It combines high pressure and heat to relax sore muscles. It is not that powerful, but it may be a good thing.

This is a newer Instant Pot, it has an air fryer, which may be unnecessary. However, if you want a device that can complete all tasks, this meets the requirements.If you want a smaller Instant Pot (good for dorms if you are going to college), the 3 quart model is also Priced at $61.

We like this alternative to plastic packagingIt is made from sustainably sourced beeswax, jojoba oil and tree resin. It is easy to clean (despite using cold water) and lasts longer than other brands we have tested.

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