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Amazon Memorial Day Sale 2021: Save big on must-have tech today

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Memorial Day sales are here and Amazon has gone all out to offer some amazing deals this Memorial Day. Whether you’re looking for a new tablet, streaming device, AirPods, or even a new laptop, there’s something here for you and everything is heavily discounted. This is the ideal time to upgrade your technology needs for less but, as always, you’ll need to be quick. At these prices, stock is sure to be limited.

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Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite — $25, was $30

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Ordinarily priced at $30, the Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite is down to just $25 right now. Working out at nearly 20% off, it’s one of the cheapest ways to stream your favorite shows to your TV. It includes support for Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Hulu, Disney+, YouTube, and many more services so you can easily enjoy all your favorites with minimal effort. Alexa support is a convenient bonus, too.

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Amazon Fire TV Cube — $100, was $120

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With $20 off, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is a tempting deal if you want more from your streaming device. It’s the fastest and most powerful Fire TV streaming device out there, allowing you to not only control your TV but also compatible soundbars and A/V receivers. You can do so via a remote or by asking Alexa. There’s a built-in speaker, too, so it works much like a smart speaker plus, of course, there’s streaming support for pretty much every service you can think of. There’s a good reason why it features in our look at the best streaming devices.

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Apple AirPods — $129, was $159

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If you don’t mind needing to charge the old-fashioned way (with wires rather than a wireless charging case) then these Apple AirPods are a sweet deal. You still get all the benefits they bring, such as the new Apple H1 headphone chip which means fast and reliable connections to your devices, plus easy setup, and the sound is pretty good, too. The only thing you miss out on is wireless charging but with up to 24 hours of battery life via the case, this won’t be an issue too often.

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Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet — $160, was $190

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Looking for a new and inexpensive tablet? This Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet offers a big screen at a great price. Its full HD display is perfect for doing anything from watching your favorite shows to working on Outlook or Evernote, or even taking video calls via Zoom. Alexa support is a useful advantage plus you can enjoy up to 12 hours of battery life between charges. It’s impressively powerful for the price.

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Samsung Chromebook 4 — $186, was $230

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Already great value for a Chromebook, this Samsung Chromebook 4 is even more tempting at nearly 20% off. It offers an Intel Celeron processor, 4GB of RAM plus 32GB of eMMC storage so it’s just right for taking out and about with you before uploading everything to the cloud. Suitably lightweight with military-grade durability, you won’t have to worry about it taking a knock either. Even better, there’s battery life of about 12 hours as well.

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Apple AirPods Pro — $197, was $249

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The best of the bunch, the Apple AirPods Pro are down to just $197, making them a super tempting proposition. These earbuds offer adaptive EQ so they give you the best music based upon the shape of your ear. They also have highly effective active noise cancellation with a transparency mode for when you need to listen to the world again. Its wireless charging case provides more than 24 hours of battery life, too, further sweetening the deal.

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Apple iPad 10.2 — $299, was $329

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Considered the best iPad for those on a budget, the Apple iPad 10.2 is even more tempting with $30 off. The tablet has a gorgeous 10.2-inch Retina display backed up by a powerful A12 Bionic chip. It also has an 8MP back camera and 1.2MP FaceTime HD front camera for all your calls, plus there’s support for the first generation of the Apple Pencil. As a general all-rounder iPad, it’s a great starting place at an excellent price.

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Apple iPad Mini — $369, was $399

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If portability is everything then the Apple iPad Mini is just what you need. Its screen may be smaller at 7.9 inches but that makes it all the more flexible for carrying around with you. It’s still a Retina display that offers True Tone and wide color so it looks fantastic, plus there’s the same processor — the A12 Bionic chip — as the conventional iPad. You’ll be impressed at how much you can do while on the move with this little gem.

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HP Laptop 14 — $400, was $430

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If you’re looking for a reliable machine for work or study then the HP Laptop 14 is pretty tempting. At just $400, it has an AMD Athlon 3050U processor, 8GB of RAM, plus 128GB of SSD storage so it’s good for most purposes. While you won’t be playing games on it or anything too heavy duty, it’s ideal for taking notes or typing up documents.

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Apple MacBook Air — $949, was $999

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With the latest M1 processor, the Apple MacBook Air is a dream to use thanks to fast performance and excellent battery life. Besides the processor, it also has 8GB of RAM plus 256GB of SSD storage as well as a gorgeous 13-inch display. Battery life of up to 18 hours is fantastic even for those with the busiest of days, plus a fanless design means it operates silently. What more could you want? Oh yeah, it looks super stylish, too.

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