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Quick! Amazon is having a rare Kindle e-reader sale today

By Andrew Morrisey October 5, 2022

Digital bookworms should turn their attention to Amazon today, as the retail giant has some impressive Kindle deals taking place. Numerous Kindle models are seeing massive discounts, with savings reaching as much as $80. Kindle discounts are fairly uncommon, and to see deals this significant is a total rarity. This is a good opportunity to grab a Kindle if you have an eye on one, as these are some of the best tablet deals you’ll find. Read onward for more details on the best Kindle deals this Amazon sale has to offer right now.

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Kindle Paperwhite — $100, was $140
Kindle Oasis — $200, was $280

Kindle Paperwhite — $100, was $140

A girl reading an e-book on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Kids. — Amazon

The Kindle Paperwhite features a 6.8-inch display with much thinner borders than previous models, and a glare-free display that reads like real paper, even in bright sunlight. Reading is so intuitive with the Paperwhite that we think it’s the best e-reader for avid bookworms, which you can read all about in our Kindle Paperwhite review. It even features adjustable warm light temperatures that make reading easier on the eyes based on the amount of light in the room, as well as water resistance that can withstand a drop in the bathtub or a splash at the beach. The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite allows you to take millions of book titles with you wherever you go, and lasts weeks on a single battery charge. It’s a great Kindle option for people who read a lot, or who just want a comfortable and convenient digital reading experience.

Kindle Oasis — $200, was $280

Amazon Kindle Oasis in use. — Julian Chokkattu/Digital Trends

The Kindle Oasis is the most advanced Kindle ever, and features the same display as the Paperwhite model, which comes in at 7 inches and 300ppi, and is able to utilize the latest e-ink technology. It also has warm light temperature adjustment control, creating a richer reading experience in any light. The Kindle Oasis and Kindle Paperwhite share the ability to take millions of book titles with you wherever you go, and the Oasis model does it with a unique and ergonomic design that feels more natural, like holding a book. Full control over text size and boldness is part of the Oasis interface, as is the ability to customize your screen with a reimagined user interface. The new Library experience helps you find your favorite books with ease, and a new Home experience helps you discover new books by genre and category.

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Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Series 8 are discounted today

Apple Watch Series 8 showing its App Library.

Today's the perfect time to buy yourself an Apple Watch, as Amazon has slashed the prices of two of the most popular models of the wearable device. The second-generation Apple Watch SE is available from $220, down from $249, and the Apple Watch Series 8 has had its starting price temporarily slashed from $399 to $329. We're not sure how much time you've got left to take advantage of these Apple Watch deals, but it's highly recommended that you make your choice on which one to purchase now because stocks are probably running out.
Apple Watch SE 2 -- from $220, was from $249

The second-generation Apple Watch SE is the cheaper Apple Watch, but it still provides comprehensive health and fitness tracking features such as heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, and fall detection. Between the Apple Watch SE 2 and Apple Watch SE, you'll want to go for the new version of the wearable device because of the extra processing power provided by the S8 SiP chipset, the updated accelerometer and gyroscope for better readings, and the addition of the crash detection feature that can call emergency services when it detects that the wearer was involved in a severe car accident.

Mobile

Amazon Fire 7 tablet is down to just $20 at Woot!

Amazon Fire 7 (2019) review

For shoppers who want to get a tablet on a very tight budget, here's what you've been looking for -- the refurbished 2019 Amazon Fire 7 tablet for a very affordable $20 from Amazon's Woot. That's $30 in savings on the device's original price of $50, but you'll need to push through with the purchase as soon as possible, as there's a limited amount of stock set aside, and a timer ticking on the discount, so it'll either sell out or the offer will expire, and neither of those are risks you want to take.

Why you should buy the refurbished 2019 Amazon Fire 7 tablet
The 2019 Amazon Fire 7 isn't the latest model of the tablet as the 2022 Amazon Fire 7 is out in the market, but the device is still a worthwhile purchase if you can manage your expectations. It's on the opposite end of the spectrum from the best tablets in terms of performance, but if you'll be using it for basic functions such as browsing the internet and checking social media, then the 2019 Amazon Fire 7's 1.3 GHz quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM will be enough. It also features a 7-inch IPS display, 2MP cameras at the front and back, and internal storage of 16GB that may be expanded by up to 512GB through a microSD card. You can also activate the tablet for hands-free Alexa, so you can access Amazon's digital assistant through voice commands.

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Amazon is having a big sale on August smart locks – from $127

August Wi-Fi Smart Lock with open door

Beef up your home's security by installing smart locks, which will allow you to unlock your front door using your mobile device instead of traditional keys that can get lost or stolen. If you're interested, check out Amazon's sale on smart locks by August Home, which is one of the most trusted brands in the burgeoning space. Take advantage of these offers while you still can, because we're pretty sure that stocks will go quickly.
August Smart Lock and Connect Wi-Fi Bridge -- $127, was $200

The August Smart Lock connects to your home's Wi-Fi connection to make the deadbolt on your door more secure and smarter. Once installed, you can lock and unlock your door using the August app on your smartphone, and you can give certain people -- like a close friend, a visitor, or your housekeeper -- unique codes that can either work all the time or on specific schedules. The smart lock also offers an Auto-Lock feature for your peace of mind when you leave, and an Auto-Unlock feature that detects when you arrive. The Connect Wi-Fi Bridge that comes with the August Smart Lock will allow it to work with your smart home system, such as those powered by Amazon's Alexa or Google Assistant.