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169 'Logitech' stories August 2011 - May 2014

Logitech’s new Case+ accessory suite aims to make your iPhone more versatile than ever

May 1 2014 - 6:02 am PT

Logitech’s new Case+ allows iPhone users to take advantage of several different accessories without having to go through the trouble of prying off and installing new hardware every time a different need arises.

This modular system utilizes the Case+ as a foundation, to which three versatile accessories magnetically attach. The included accessories are as follows:

+tilt a kickstand and cord keeper
+energy to double your iPhone’s battery life
+drive car window/dashboard mount

Logitech believes Case+ strikes a perfect balance of style and function:

Our new collection helps people customize their smartphone to make the most of it in any situation, whether at home, in the car or on the go. And, each solution is designed to fit seamlessly into your mobile lifestyle and look good.

The metal plate on the back side of Case+ is not only paramount to creating a strong magnetic connection, but also helps to protect the iPhone from bumps and drops.

The Case+ Module System is now available for preorder ($199.99) and is expected to begin shipping later this month. Use the coupon code logisave5 at checkout to save $5 on your order.

Full press release and product videos follow:

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Review: JBL Pulse portable Bluetooth speaker with LED light show

Apr 27 2014 - 11:53 am PT

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We’ve taken a look at a vast array of portable Bluetooth speakers and have found that most include similar features but sound quality and reliability can vary greatly. That’s why we eagerly awaited the arrival of our JBL Pulse, because it dares to be unique in a sea of familiarity. A dazzling display of LEDs encompasses the entire unit, bringing your music to life by dancing along with the beat. We put this new speaker to the test to see if this LED-studded speaker is just a novelty or if it has a lasting impact on the way we enjoy our music…

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Logitech announces an even thinner Ultrathin keyboard cover for iPad, three new case designs

Jordan Kahn Apr 22 2014 - 1:19 pm PT

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Logitech is introducing three new products for iPad users including a new lineup of protective cases and an updated version of its Ultrathin keyboard cover for iPad Air and iPad mini.

The new Logitech Ultrathin keyboard cover (pictured above) introduces a thinner and lighter design at 6.4 mm thick and two-thirds of the weight of the iPad itself. It comes with a magnetic clip in the same “high-grade aluminum construction and matching finish” that securely attaches the case to your iPad and allows for multiple viewing angles. It’s arriving for $99.99 for iPad Air and $89.99 for iPad mini in the U.S. and EU next month.

Also announced today are the three protective cases pictured above including the Big Bang for iPad Air & iPad mini ($99/$79), the flexible Hinge for iPad Air and mini that allows for 15 to 65-degree viewing angels ($59/$49), and the Logitech Turnaround for iPad Air and mini ($59/$49), a case that lets you rotate your iPad between landscape and portrait mode.

The Big Bang case is shipping in May, and the other two cases are available now on Logitech’s site. Some of the cases come in various color options and all can be preordered or purchased from Logitech today.

9to5Toys Weekend: Logitech PowerShell iPhone controller $50, Toshiba 5TB desktop HDD $190, AirPlay receivers, more

Apr 6 2014 - 8:19 am PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed,Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Logitech PowerShell MFi iPhone game controller w/ built-in battery $50 shipped (Reg. $100)

Toshiba 5TB Canvio Black USB 3.0 Hard Drive: $190 shipped

Network A/V Receivers w/ AirPlay: Denon 5.1-Ch. $200 (Reg. $400), Yamaha 7.2-Ch. $450 (Reg. $650)

Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 w/ free shipping (Reg. $35)

Here, have a free month of Hulu http://t.co/Gv8Xg3ENzk (new subs. only)

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 5, 2014

Other great deals from this weekend:

New! Games/Apps: Buy 2 games Get 1 Free at Target, 50% off BADLAND for iOS, Rune Gems FREE, more iOS freebies
New! Daily Deals: Logitech Harmony Remote refurb $160, Pyle Bluetooth headphones $35, Griffin smartphone controlled helicopter $24, more
New! Logitech M325 (Red) Wireless mouse: $8.49 shipped
New! Case Logic Compact Systems Camera Medium Kit Bag: $6 w/free Prime shipping
New! 2600mAh USB power bank external battery key chain charger $5 shipped
New! Philips AD7000W/37 Fidelio SoundAvia Wireless Speaker with AirPlay: $62 shipped
New! Magazine subs: Bloomberg Businessweek (for 3 yrs.) $20 (Reg. $150 – $749), Men’s Health, Men’s Fitness, Car & Driver, more
New! Infinity Primus P143 Bookshelf speakers: $40/ea shipped
New! Monoprice iPhone 5/5s case 5-pack: $10 +$3 shipping
New! Foscam Wireless/Wired Pan&Tilt IP/Network Camera w/ 8 meter Night Vision: $50 shipped
New! EPOCH.2 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is IGN’s FREE game of the month (Reg. $5)

Xbox One Titanfall console bundle w/ 1 year of Xbox Live $450 (value $560) http://t.co/ZTCZSPvGGw

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) April 6, 2014

More great deals still alive:

Kensington AbsolutePower iPhone dock with built-in Lightning port and AC adapter $20 shipped (Reg. $50)
Pebble Smartwatch: $130 shipped (Reg. $150)
Sony 7.2-Channel 4K AV Receiver $220 shipped (Reg. $300)
Home Deals: Hoover/Bissell/Dyson Vacuum Event, Home Depot $10 off orders of $100+ (includes Nest), more
Mpow Bluetooth 4.0 Stereo Foldable Headphones Headset $33 shipped (Reg. $80)
DODOcase Sitewide sale on handcrafted accessories for iPad, iPhone, and other gadgets
Wacom Bamboo Stylus with soft tip for iPad and iPhone $11 shipped (Reg. $30)
Toshiba Canvio External USB 3.0 HDDs: 1TB Slim II Aluminum Portable $60 (Reg. $120), 5TB Desktop $205 (Reg. $300)
uNu DX iPhone 5/5s 2300mAh MFi Protective Battery Case (multiple colors): $50 shipped (Reg. $90)
Plex media server app for Android temporarily $0.99 at Amazon, down from $5
MacHeist Design Award Bundle: $20 ($1776 value) w/ BoinxTV, AccountEdge Pro, iSale, more
Free Coupon for Two Months of Audiobooks from Audible ($30 value)
WD My Passport Pro portable RAID storage w/ integrated Thunderbolt cable: 2TB $257 (Reg. $300), 4TB $369 (Reg. $430)
Samsung Galaxy S5 16GB unlocked smartphone $700 w/ free shipping
Headphones: Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (Refurb) $75 (Reg. $199 new), Monster Inspiration Noise-Canceling $125 (Reg. $250)
Up to $250 off Native Instruments DJ rigs: Traktor Kontrol S2/S4: $292/$455 shipped (Reg. $499/$799)
Staples offers $20 off purchases of $100 or more (up to 20% in savings)

New products/useful info:

Bose introduces new colors and designs to their high quality line of headphones
Logitech introduces new Audio Adapter for Bluetooth pairing with any speakers
Amazon Officially Releases FireTV Today for $99
Samsung’s new billion-color, 28-inch 4K monitor is now available to preorder: $699
The best storage, drives, and NAS deals & tips for World Backup Day 2014
Get 33% off 1yr Office 365 Home Premium subscriptions: $67
Spotify cuts 50% off Premium subscriptions for US students, now just $5 per month
NVIDIA Shield portable gaming system gets a temporary $50 price cut while KitKat upgrade looms

9to5Toys Last Call: Bose OE2 headphones $84, iPad mini 64GB LTE $435, Anker charger $40, Sony BT speaker $98, more

Mar 10 2014 - 10:13 am PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed,Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Apple iPad mini 64GB WiFi+4G LTE (Verizon or AT&T) $435 shipped (Reg. $660)
Anker 2nd Gen Astro3 12000mAh External Battery Charger $40 shipped (Reg. $100)
Mpow Bluetooth 4.0 Audio Receiver Adapter: Add Bluetooth to any speakers: $24 (Reg. $70)
Ultimate Ears BOOM Wireless Bluetooth Speaker – Black: $177 shipped

Bose OE2 Over-Ear, fold flat headphones and case: $84 (Reg. $150), QuietComfort 3 Acoustic noise-canceling headphones $285 (Reg. $349)

Sony SRS-BTX300 Bluetooth/NFC portable speaker and power bank $98 shipped (Reg. $200)

9to5Toys Specials has Assassin’s Creed 2 + AC: Brotherhood on Mac $15 (Reg. $40)
50% off all Call of Duty games (+ DLC packs) for Mac

Samsung 840 EVO Series SSD: 500GB $276.99, 750GB $349.99

Other great deals from today:

New! Amazon Gold Box: Up to 50% off select Logitech PC gaming accessories
New! Games/Apps: Splinter Cell Blacklist: $20, Gran Turismo 6: $35, Angry Birds Star Wars: $10, Snapheal for Mac: $15, iOS freebies, more
New! Daily Deals: HP 27″ LED-IPS Monitor refurb $350, Sony Blu-ray Player $52, Roku 3 $70, much more
New! Canon imageCLASS LBP6000 Compact Laser Printer $50 shipped (Reg. $120)

More great deals still alive:

TP-LINK 500Mbps Gigabit Powerline network extender: $30 (Reg. up to $60)
RAVPower Travel Battery Pack 2800 mAh AC / Battery Charger / Power Bank: $12.50 shipped AC
Free HD movie download of ‘Big’ featuring Tom Hanks on Google Play (up to $15 savings)
Water/Dirt/Snow/Shock…LifeProof Fre case for iPad Mini (Black or White): $59 shipped
Bluetooth Speakers: Eton Rugged Rukus All-Terrain Portable Solar $65 (Reg. $100), Klipsch KMC 1 $250 (Reg. $300)
Onkyo HT-RC560 wireless/Bluetooth A/V receiver $300 (Reg. $600)
Sony MDR-10RNC noise-canceling $198 (Reg. $250)
Samsung 840 EVO Series 2.5″ Solid State Drives: 500GB $279, 750GB $350, 1TB $495
Free coupon for 30% off select Kindle accessories from OtterBox, Belkin, and more
Lepow Moonstone Series 6000mAh External Battery (Green) $19.99 AC shipped
75% off OtterBox Armor Series waterproof cases for iPhone 4/4s/5, and Galaxy S III
Logitech Ultrathin Wireless Keyboard Cover/stand in White/Black for iPad 2,3&4 (refurb): $25 shipped
PNY 128GB Turbo USB 3.0 Flash Drive $50 shipped (Reg. $80)

New products:

Roku announces a new HDMI streaming stick for $50
D-Link Releases the First Portable 11AC Router/Server/Charger for $99 shipped

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock drops way down to $150 shipped at Amazon (Reg. $300) http://t.co/H5Axfpy4GR

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) March 7, 2014

Logitech’s Harmony Smart Keyboard for Apple TV & your entire living room

Jordan Kahn Mar 4 2014 - 8:23 am PT

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Logitech just announced a new Harmony Smart Keyboard that it says is specifically designed for controlling Apple TV and similar living room devices. The idea is that the Harmony Smart Keyboard, with support for “225,000 home-entertainment devices and over 5,000 brands,” will become your ultimate living room controller. The keyboard packs in a touchpad on the right hand side, a ton of quick launch functions for changing channels, browsing menus, and controlling media, and a number of interesting new features powered by the included Harmony WiFi hub and companion app. It’s essentially the best of both worlds from Logitech’s keyboard and Harmony remote products.
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9to5Toys Last Call: iPad 2 $299, ZAGG PROfolio BT iPad keyboard $40, Logitech UE Mobile Boombox $50, more

Feb 6 2014 - 10:08 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Samsung Chromebook 11″ WiFi/2GB/16GB SSD (Used-Very Good) $135 Shipped (Reg. $250 new)
Netgear Centria WNDR4700 Wireless Router/NAS $80 shipped (Reg. $200)

Walmart rolls back price on iPad 2 in Black or White to $299 ($100 off)

ZAGG PROfolio Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad 2/3/4 $40 shipped (Reg. $60)

Logitech UE Mobile Boombox Portable Bluetooth Speaker $50 Shipped (Reg. $80)

ZAGG MFi Lightning cables (various colors) $10 w/ free shipping (Reg. $19)

Apple iPod Nano 16GB (Refurb) $80 shipped http://t.co/DwBrSHBITg pic.twitter.com/bcWJ9a5XXr

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) February 6, 2014

Other great deals from today:

New! Daily Deal Roundup: 24″ 1080p Vizio Smart TV $165, Sony Blu-ray Player $50, Rocketfish Case for iPad $6, much more
New! Game/App Deals: Angry Birds Star Wars 2: $1 (Reg. $3), Android $0.59 app sale, Finger Balance & Drop the Chicken go FREE, iOS freebies, more
New! Just Released: Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Speaker III: $299

More great deals still alive:

Anker Astro E5 15000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $40 shipped (Reg. $100)
Seiki 4K TVs/displays drop again: 39-inch now under $400 shipped
Anker Valentine’s Day Sale: Save up to 20% on power banks, Bluetooth speakers, iPad keyboards, more
Creative T30 wireless Bluetooth speakers: $100 shipped (Reg. $130)
Seagate Backup Plus Slim (.38″) 1TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive $69 shipped (Reg. $95)
Logitech UE 4000 on-ear headphones w/ mic and controls $25 shipped (Reg. $100)
Belkin Thunderstorm iPad home theater speaker case 30-pin/Lightning: $130 shipped (Reg. $170/$200)
Get a FREE $50 Best Buy gift card with the purchase of a new cell phone in 2014
The Oontz XL Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $80 shipped (Reg. $150)
Amazon celebrates Seahawks win by knocking $30 off Kindles Fires. HDX:$199, Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″: $339, HD 8.9″:$189
Get a $50 Amazon credit w/ the purchase of any Sonos PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 wireless speaker
Up to 50% Off Kingston V300 Solid-State Drives: 120GB $70, 240GB $130, 480GB $266, more
Free and discounted music from Super Bowl Halftime performers on Google Play
Hitachi 4TB 3.5-inch Coolspin internal drive: $152 shipped (Reg. $190)
LifeProof Fre case for iPhone 5 (black): $30 shipped (Reg. $80)
Anker 5-port Family iPad/tablet/iPhone USB charger: $16 shipped
Apple TV 3rd gen. 1080p streaming media player $84 shipped (Reg. $99)

9to5Toys Last Call: Belkin iPad theater case $130, Anker 15000mAh power bank $40, Logitech UE4000 ‘phones $25, more

Feb 4 2014 - 2:25 pm PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Belkin Thunderstorm iPad home theater speaker case 30-pin/Lightning: $130 shipped (Reg. $170/$200)

Anker Astro E5 15000mAh Dual-USB Power Bank $40 shipped (Reg. $100)

Logitech UE 4000 on-ear headphones w/ mic and controls $25 shipped (Reg. $100)

Other great deals from today:

New! iPhone 4/4s: 3M Projector Sleeve $100 (Reg. $230), Mophie Charging Case Refurb. $15 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! Seagate Backup Plus Slim (.38″) 1TB USB 3.0 portable hard drive $70 shipped (Reg. $95)
New! Creative T30 wireless Bluetooth speakers: $100 shipped (Reg. $130)
New! 1 year magazine subs: Wired w/ digital access: $5 (Reg. $60), GQ & Esquire bundle: $9 (Reg. $90), more
New! $200 Toys “R” Us gift card for $180 (10% savings)
New! Game/App Deals: Skylanders Swap Force: $40 (Reg. $75), LEGO: Marvel Super Heroes: $30 (Reg. $60), iOS freebies, more

OtterBox Defender Series case for iPhone 5 in multiple colors/designs from $10 shipped http://t.co/N9kk19KIX6

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) February 4, 2014

More great deals still alive:

Get a FREE $50 Best Buy gift card with the purchase of a new cell phone in 2014
The Oontz XL Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker $80 shipped (Reg. $150)
Amazon celebrates Seahawks win by knocking $30 off Kindles Fires. HDX:$199, Kindle Fire HDX 8.9″: $339, HD 8.9″:$189
Get a $50 Amazon credit w/ the purchase of any Sonos PLAY:3 or PLAY:5 wireless speaker
Up to 50% Off Kingston V300 Solid-State Drives: 120GB $70, 240GB $130, 480GB $266, more
PNY 128GB USB 3.0 flash drive: $57 shipped (Reg. $100)
Free and discounted music from Super Bowl Halftime performers on Google Play
Hitachi 4TB 3.5-inch Coolspin internal drive: $152 shipped (Reg. $190)
LifeProof Fre case for iPhone 5 (black): $30 shipped (Reg. $80)
Virgin Mobile cuts unsubsidized iPhone 5s to $440 or iPhone 5c for $360 shipped (Update)
JBL Micro II ultra-portable speaker in black or white: $21 shipped ($30 off)
Anker 5-port Family iPad/tablet/iPhone USB charger: $16 shipped
Apple TV 3rd gen. 1080p streaming media player $84 shipped (Reg. $99)

Price war! Logitech drops iPhone MFi game controller to $70 in response to Steelseries’ $20 cut

Jan 27 2014 - 6:01 am PT

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It appears that lukewarm reviews and less-than-stellar demand is creating fierce competition amongst early-entrants into the MFi game controller space. Just last week SteelSeries knocked $20 off its Stratus controller, and now Logitech is going even further and slashing $30 off its PowerShell controller. The news follows our in-depth look at the MFi game controller program where we talked to companies about complaints over pricing and the less than stellar reviews of the controllers.

Despite the well-documented shortcomings of the PowerShell, we didn’t hesitate to recommend it for casual gamers. The deal is only scheduled to last until February 1st, but something tells us other discounts and promotions can’t be too far off.

9to5Toys Last Call: LifeProof iPhone 5/5s cases, various iPad models discounted, Logitech gear up to 63% off, more

Jan 20 2014 - 1:31 pm PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

LifeProof Nuud Series Case for iPhone 5S: $64 shipped (Reg. $90), iPhone 5 Frē case: $40 shipped (Reg. $80)

Tablet Roundup: iPad Air 16GB $460, iPad mini 32GB $340, Kindle Fire HDX $199, more

Amazon Gold Box: Up to 63% off Logitech computer accessories

Other great deals from today:

New! Game/App Deals: COD: Ghosts Hardened/Prestige: $70/$100, Injustice Gods Among Us Ultimate: $40, iOS freebies, more
New! Sony 3D Blu-ray player with WiFi streaming/USB $80 shipped (Reg. $140)
New! Anker 36W/7.2A 4-Port Compact USB Wall Charger $26 shipped (w/Prime)
New! Philips Classic Clock/Radio/iPhone/iPod 30-pin dock: $50 shipped (half off)

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More great deals still alive:

Belkin Thunderbolt Express Dock: $200 shipped ($100 off)
Discounted 1080p HDTVs: 70″ Vizio $1498
D-Link DCS-930L wireless surveillance camera with iOS/Android support $30 shipped (Reg. $40)
Apple Time Capsule AC wireless router/backup device (newest version): 2TB $250/3TB $350, AirPort Extreme $165
Griffin StompBox Controller w/GuitarConnect cable: $17 shipped (Reg. $100)
Bose AEi2Audio Headphones $125 (Reg. $180)
IGN’s Free Game of the Month is Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour ($6.99 value)
PNY Attache 64GB Flash Drive: $25, more
Jabra Solemate portable Bluetooth speaker (Refurb) $75 shipped (Reg. $200 new)
Logitech Harmony smart control w/ smartphone integration & simple remote $100 shipped (Reg. $130)
Belkin SurgePlus 6-Outlet Wall Mount Surge Protector with Dual 2.1A USB Ports: $16

You look nice. How about 2 months of Hulu Plus, 3 Mags/2 mos. of Zinio and Spotify Premium for 2 months…all FREE http://t.co/leq1hLkJFg

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) January 14, 2014

Inside Apple’s MFi game controller program: Why the current crop of controllers aren’t up to snuff

Jordan Kahn Jan 16 2014 - 6:59 am PT

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Apple’s new MFi game controller program offers a lot of promise for gaming on iOS— the top mobile gaming platform around could also soon be a serious platform for hardcore gamers. But the first crop of controllers have been met with much criticism from developers, reviewers and consumers alike. The consensus so far: flimsy buttons and joysticks, lack of support from developers, and a $99 price tag make them far overpriced compared to your standard Bluetooth game controller.

The launch for the first few controllers to hit the market was rushed, developers are disappointed and still trying to catch up, and manufacturers are limited in pricing, features, and quality due to Apple’s MFi program requirements. What does Apple have to do to overcome a rocky start to its game controller program which is supposed to control quality? And how are manufacturers limited by Apple in building better controllers at a fair price? We’ve dug into Apple’s MFi program and talked to developers and companies building the controllers to find out…
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Bluetooth portable conference speakerphone smackdown: Philips WeCall vs. Logitech P710e

Seth Weintraub Jan 11 2014 - 10:28 am PT

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Update: Check out the Harman Kardon Esquire which we reviewed in December 2014

As we begin to rely on our mobile devices for more and more of our business needs, I found myself needing a “portable Polycom” which would allow me to make quality speakerphone calls from my Mac or iPhone. Sure, the built-in speaker and mic are top notch on Apple products for their size, but I’d often have a hard time hearing what was on the other end of the line. Even more importantly, people couldn’t understand what I was saying, especially as I moved around.

I’ve decided to take a look at two similar solutions: Philips WeCall ($150) vs. Logitech P710e ($140) pictured above…
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9to5Toys Last Call: Netgear networking up to 70% off, PNY 128GB USB3 flash drive $61, Logitech UE buds $39, more

Jan 8 2014 - 10:00 am PT

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Today’s can’t miss deals:

Last Call updates:

Western Digital My Passport Ultra 2TB portable USB 3.0 hard drive $95 shipped (Reg. $180)
Logitech Harmony smart control w/ smartphone integration & simple remote $100 shipped (Reg. $130)
eneloop XX high capacity pre-charged rechargeable batteries: AA 4-Pack $13.39 (Reg. $25)

Up to 70% off Netgear networking products at Amazon

PNY 128GB Turbo High Performance USB 3 Memory stick: $61 shipped

Logitech Ultimate Ears 600vi Noise-Isolating In-Ear Headset $39 shipped (Reg. $120)

Apple iPad Air WiFi 32GB $550 shipped (Reg. $599) http://t.co/WBQ3o14L6k

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) January 8, 2014

Other great deals from today:

New! Game/App Deals: Tomb Raider: $15, 3DS XL special edition: $150 shipped, iOS freebies, more
New! Asus Google Nexus 7 16GB or 32GB Tablet (Gen 2) Refurb $190–$220 + $5 shipping
New! Eton American Red Cross Hand Turbine AM/FM/NOAA Emergency Radio/Flashlight $10 shipped (Reg. $30)
New! Anker Astro 15000mAh Portable Ultra-High Capacity External Battery Backup Charger: $42.49

More great deals still alive:

Apple iPod Touch 32GB 5th gen in multiple colors $260 shipped (Reg. $300)
Jawbone UP fitness tracker $100 shipped (Reg. $130), Fitbit Aria WiFi scale discounts
Google Chromecast streaming media player $30 or $25 for students (Reg. $35)
25% off a variety of tech accessories for a limited time at T-Mobile
Monoprice $10 off $30 Coupon: Save on cables, headphones, chargers, more
iPhone 5/5S Wallet Case $7 shipped (Reg. $30)
Amazon Kindle Wifi 6-inch eReader: $50 shipped ($20 off)

U: Back in stock!

RT @9to5toys: Kingston Digital 120GB V300 2.5" Solid State Drive $70 shipped (Reg. $194) http://t.co/UhYty69F5A

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) January 7, 2014

Signal announces first full-size MFi Bluetooth games controller

Ben Lovejoy Jan 8 2014 - 4:51 am PT

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iOS gamers are not going to be short of options when it comes to choosing a games controller for their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. After earlier dock-based controllers from Logitech and Moga, and Monday’s announcement by SteelSeries of the first Bluetooth controller, Signal has just announced the first full-size Bluetooth controller in the shape of the RP One …
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Review: Logitech PowerShell iPhone controller has game if developers embrace it

Jordan Kahn Dec 20 2013 - 12:23 pm PT

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Following the introduction of Apple’s new MFi game controller frameworks at WWDC in June, well-known accessory makers this month have released some of the first Apple-certified, Made for iPhone gaming controllers. Today I’m taking a look at one of those controllers with the new Logitech PowerShell, followed by some details on exactly how it differs from the new MOGA controller and exactly what to expect from Apple’s new controller experience as we wait for developers to update games with support.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Pebble Smartwatch from $90, Logitech Mini Boom $72, iTunes 20% off, Chromecast from $25, more

Dec 15 2013 - 1:28 pm PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+ and subscribe to the new Safari push notifications feature. Also, check out our updated Daily Deals page (for iPad/iPhone) featuring the day’s best deals from across major US retailers.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Pebble Smartwatch in Red or Black: $90 shipped ($60 off) with .edu email ($120w/o)

Logitech UE Mini Boom portable Bluetooth speaker $72 shipped (Reg. $100)

$50 iTunes gift card: $40 (20% off) at Staples (limit 4)

Google Chromecast HDMI Streaming Media Player $30, $25 for Amazon Students (Reg. $35)

Klipsch S4 II in-ear headphone in black or white: $30 shipped (63% off)

Other great deals from today:

New! PNY StorEDGE flash memory expansion for MacBooks: 128GB $80 shipped (Reg. $200)
New! Game Deals: Nintendo 3DS XL: $150 (shipped and in-store), The Last of Us: $35 (reg. $60) , Uncharted Dual Pack: $10 (Reg. $30)
New! USB Hub Deals: Anker 7-port hub w/ charging: $30 (Reg. $70), Satechi 4-port Apple-style hub: $17 (Reg. $40)
New! Breville BJS600XL Fountain Crush Masticating Slow Juicer: $180 shipped
New! Logitech K400 Wireless Touch Keyboard in Black or White for $20 shipped
New! Logitech On-Ear Headphones (dented box): UE 4000 $30 (Reg. $100), UE 6000 $70 (Reg. $200)
New! 2 one-year magazine subscriptions for $8: Popular Science, Wired, GQ, Men’s Health, many more
New! Prism II No-Contract Android 4.1 smartphone for T-Mobile: $30 shipped (Reg. $100)

Roku 1 streaming media player just dropped to its lowest price ever, $48 shipped (Reg. $60) http://t.co/NfNUAPRuHa

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) December 15, 2013

The best deals that are still alive:

Take $75 off any iPhone 5s when you sign a new 2-year agreement (AT&T, Verizon, Sprint)
Philips Twin Play portable iDevice video viewer w/ two 9″ LCD displays $50 shipped (Reg. $220)
Nexus 7 (2013) 16GB: $180 shipped, 32GB $230 shipped + add free 16GB USB stick
Dell UltraSharp 32″ Ultra HD 4k Monitor $3,000 shipped (Reg. $3,500)
IGN’s FREE iOS game of the month: Infinity Blade II ($7 savings)
Amazon Promo: Free $5 credit on purchases of $35 or more

Razer to join PowerA and Logitech in the iPhone game controller battle

Ben Lovejoy Dec 6 2013 - 5:43 am PT

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Gaming specialist Razer is joining MOGA and Logitech in launching a game controller for the iPhone after Apple created an MFI program to licence support for hardware controllers.

Leaked photos from @evleaks show it to be similar in appearance to the Logitech controller, though a hinge allows the iPhone to tilt up 45 degrees and, like the MOGA unit, it is said to be equipped with additional buttons on the shoulders of the device. The action buttons are apparently backlit.

Razer’s company motto is For Gamers, By Gamers and it claims that all its execs live and breathe gaming.

Just ask our CEO, who will happily lay the smack down on you in Quake Live or our President, who has over ten level 80’s on his local server. Hell, he will even take you on a raid in the middle of the work day.

9to5Toys Cyber Monday: ZAGG 50% off, Logitech UE BT speakers, Belkin Lightning dock $18, Adobe Lightroom $70, MacBook Airs, more

Dec 2 2013 - 9:48 am PT

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Take a few moments out of your Cyber Monday to cash in on some terrific deals! Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+

Update: Pad and Quill is taking: 20% off iPhone cases, 25% off MacBook cases for 9to5 readers

Update2: Adobe Lightroom: under $70 shipped.

Today’s can’t miss deals:

ZAGG Cyber Monday: 20% off tablet keyboards, 50% off everything else (InvisibleSHIELD, Lightning cables, more)

Logitech UE Mini Boombox Speaker: $55 shipped, UE 4000 On-ear Headphones: $30 shipped
Logitech UE Wireless Boombox Bluetooth Speaker $129 (50% off), UE Mini Boom $90

Belkin Charge and Sync Lightning dock w/ built-in USB cable $17.50 (Reg. $35)

Apple MacBook Air 11.6″ $870 shipped (Reg. $1,060), MacBook Pros $100-$200 off

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 5 for Mac/PC or Photoshop/Premiere Elements: $70 shipped

SanDisk MicroSD Cards: 16GB: $10 (50% off), 32GB: $17 (76% off), 64GB: $35 (65% off)

The best Cyber Monday tech deals from around the web

Other great deals from today:

New! Nest Learning Thermostat (2nd generation) with FREE $40 Amazon credit $249
New! Pad and Quill: 20% off iPhone cases, 25% off MacBook cases for 9to5 readers
New! Game/App Deals: Xbox One Day One Ultimate Bundle: $70 off, Amazon Cyber Monday game sale, iOS freebies, more
New! OtterBox Cyber Monday: 20% sitewide discount on orders of $35 or more
New! Fisher-Price Laugh and Learn Apptivity Case: iPad Edition $18 (50% off)
New! $50 Brookstone credit for $25 (online and in-store)
New! Gadget Trade-In Bonuses: NextWorth extra 20% sitewide, Gazelle $10 for new customers
New! Cyber Monday magazine blowout as low as $3.60: Wired, Popular Science, GQ, Popular Photography, many more
New! Amazon slashes Kindle Fire HD and HDXs $50 for Cyber Monday, now start at $99
New! Cyber Monday HDTV Sales: LG 39″ LED HDTV, VIZIO Razor 39″ WiFi LED SmartTV: both $300 shipped (Seiki 39″:$229)
New! Cyber Monday special on eBay offers 2013 Nexus 7 for $169, $229

The best deals that are still alive:

SONOS Playbar TV soundbar and wireless speaker + $100 Amazon credit + FREE bridge $699
Incase Apple accessories mega sale from Tanga: Deals start at $5 w/ free shipping
Save 44% on 1Password for iOS, the gold standard in mobile password security
Anker Black Friday/Cyber Monday: A4 13000mAh power bank $35, 25W 5-Port USB charger $16, more
Virgin iPhone 5 16GB with Free Activation and No Contract: $360 shipped
Dragon Dictate for Mac 3 is the World’s Best-Selling and #1 Speech Recognition Software $99 (Reg. $200) – Ends in 1 day
Parallels Desktop 9 Black Friday Bundle $80 (with $436 in savings): Snagit, CleanMyMac 2, Boom, more

Where to find the best Black Friday deals on iPhones, iPads, Macs, & Apple accessories

Jordan Kahn Nov 28 2013 - 10:21 am PT

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It can be hard to cut through the noise with just about every retailer online having sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the best deals available only for iPad, iPhone, iPods, and Mac. You won’t find any deals on TVs or microwaves in the list below, just the best of the best accessories for your iOS device and Mac, and we’ve only included great products from companies we trust (many of which we’ve reviewed personally). If you still need to buy a Mac, iPhone, or iPad first, you’ll also find a roundup of the best deals on Apple hardware from 9to5Toys at the bottom. As always, we’ll update as more deals are announced throughout the weekend and you can send any you might find to tips@9to5Mac.com.
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9to5Toys Last Call: Apple Store style iPhone stand giveaway, Big savings on big HDTVs, Chromecast w/ free Play credit, GTA V/COD Ghosts, more

Nov 26 2013 - 10:07 am PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Giveaway: Apple Store style NewPCgadgets acrylic iPhone stand ($30 value)

Sharp 50″ LED 120Hz 1080P HDTV LC-50LB150U: $400 shipped, 39″ Vizio/JVC 1080P, $300

Google Chromecast+$6 free Google Play credit: $33 (5% off)

Apps/Games:

Gaming Trifecta: GTA V $34, BioShock Infinite $20, COD: Ghosts $40
2K iOS Black Friday Sale: XCOM, NBA 2K14, Civ Rev, more
Splinter Cell Blacklist: $30, iOS freebies/price drops, more

Other great deals from today:

New! LG 27″ Slim IPS HD LED Monitor $200 shipped, Vizio 32-inch LED TV $248 with $100 Gift Card
New! 16GB Kindle Fire HD: $100 shipped
New! Asus Google Nexus 7 2nd gen 16GB 1080p $179 shipped, 32GB: $219 shipped ($50 off!)
New! 1 year mag subscriptions + free giveaway: GQ: $5, Popular Mechanics: $10

The best deals that are still alive:

Apple TV 3rd generation 1080p $89 shipped (Reg. $99)
Canon Pre-Black Friday Sale: Up to 20% off refurb. EOS DSLR cameras/EF Lenses, more
Logitech FabricSkin folio keyboard case for iPad Air $120 shipped, Belkin QODE Air Keyboard case for $40 in-store
Get a free Sonos bridge ($49 value) and up to $40 Amazon credit w/ a Sonos Play wireless speaker
Bose Deals: SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker $40 off, SoundDock Series III $224, headphones, $500 off entertainment systems, more
Belkin WeMo Switch and Motion Sensor $60 shipped (Reg. $80)
Staples Black Friday Week Up To $150 Off iPad: mini $249, iPad 4th gen. $349, iPad 2 $299
Logitech UE Boombox Bluetooth speaker: $150 (or $120 refurb) Shipped
Samsung 55″ 1080p 3D LED HDTV $700
Monitor Deals: 27″ AOC w/ speakers $180, 24″ Acer $125, 24″ Dell E-Series $130
Sony PlayStation Vita (3G/Wi-Fi) 8GB Bundle $170 shipped (Reg. $200)
ZAGGkeys PRO Bluetooth iPad keyboard $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
Dragon Dictate for Mac 3 is the World’s Best-Selling and #1 Speech Recognition Software $99 (Reg. $200)
The Karma WiFi Hotspot + 1GB Free Data + FREE Shipping $69 (Reg. $99)
Parallels Desktop 9 Black Friday Bundle $80 (with $436 in savings): Snagit, CleanMyMac 2, Boom, more

Black Friday:

Amazon Movie Deals: Bookmark to save on hundreds of downloads/BluRays/DVDs
Amazon Black Friday Detailed: Earliest start date ever and deals every 10 minutes
TigerDirect’s Black Friday ad leaked: HD TVs, headphones, PCs, gaming deals, more
Stack Social is offering up a very solid Black Friday Bundle this week. 11 great apps for $49.99, chance to win an iPad, and no lines to wait in. Get in there now.
Walmart changes the game, will match Black Friday prices from competitors a week before Thanksgiving
Black Friday Deal Frenzy at eBay Deals: iPad mini $239, Target gift card 10% off, COD: Ghosts $40, more
Seiki’s new 55″ 4K UHD TV will drop to $850 on Black Friday ($650 off!) or 39″ for $520 right now at Amazon.
Staples Black Friday: Nexus 7 2nd gen 16GB $199, Toshiba 1TB $50, ZAGGkeys Pro $50, more
Black Friday H.H Gregg ad leaks w/ $249 iPad mini & big deals on TVs, cameras, & smartphones
Walmart will credit YOU $30 to get an iPhone 5c on contract this Black Friday
Best Buy & Walmart Black Friday ads bring the year’s best Apple deals
Target Black Friday Ad: iPad Air w/ $100 gift card $479, iPad mini w/ $75 gc $299, Apple TV $89, HDTVs, games, more
Guitar Center’s Black Friday ad leaks: instruments, Sennheiser headphones, iRig Pro, 15% off store-wide, more
Leaked Dell Black Friday Ad: Windows 8 laptops, monitors, HDTVs, memory, more
Target’s PS4 launch week ad leaks: will offer buy 2 get 1 free on PS4, Xbox One games, others
Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak reveals early start time and ample video game deals
Radio Shack Black Friday ad leak: Beats Pill, Apple TV, Roku 2, PS3/Xbox 360 consoles

New product announcements & reviews:

Xbox One midnight launch info, reviews from around the web
PlayStation 4 launches tonight at midnight, reviews from around the web

9to5Toys Last Call: Just-Mobile iPhone stand giveaway, Mophie Helium case $35, Infinity Blade Free, iPad Air $429, Sonos free bridge/credit, more

Nov 25 2013 - 10:00 am PT

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Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Giveaway: Just-Mobile AluCup aluminum iPhone stand ($30 value)

Mophie Juice Pack Helium Protective Charging Case Refurb. for iPhone 5/5S $35 shipped (Reg. $99)

App/Game Deals:

Infinity Blade for iOS goes free ($5.99 savings)
Xbox One & PS4 titles: $49, Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus free, more

iPad Deals:

iPad Air with Retina display, 16GB, Wi-Fi: $429 ($500)
Staples Black Friday Week Up To $150 Off iPad: mini $249, iPad 4th gen. $349, iPad 2 $299

Get a free Sonos bridge ($49 value) and up to $40 Amazon credit w/ a Sonos Play wireless speaker

$50 Brinker gift card for $40. Your choice: Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, Maggiano’s, On The Border. http://t.co/iWPG1FjOs7

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) November 25, 2013

Other great deals from today:

New! Logitech FabricSkin folio keyboard case for iPad Air $120 shipped, Belkin QODE Air Keyboard case for $40 in-store
New! Monitor Deals: 27″ AOC w/ speakers $180, 24″ Acer $125, 24″ Dell E-Series $130, 23″ HP Smartbuy $94
New! Groupon $5 off $15: Foscam Pan & Tilt Wireless IP Camera: $45 (Reg. $85), Hard Candy iPad cases: $11, many more
New! Kingston Digital SSDNow V+200 60GB Solid State Drive $40 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! 1 year magazine subscriptions + free giveaway: Maxim $3.50, Smithsonian $9, free one year sub giveaways, more
New! Samsung 55″ 1080p 3D LED HDTV $700, Dynex 60″ LED 1080p HDTV $580, more
New! Samsung Galaxy S III (no-contract): $260 shipped (Reg. $400)

The best deals that are still alive:

Apple TV 3rd generation 1080p $89 shipped (Reg. $99)
Canon Pre-Black Friday Sale: Up to 20% off refurb. EOS DSLR cameras/EF Lenses, more
Bose Deals: SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker $40 off, SoundDock Series III $224, headphones, $500 off entertainment systems, more
Belkin WeMo Switch and Motion Sensor $60 shipped (Reg. $80)
Logitech UE Boombox Bluetooth speaker: $150 (or $120 refurb) Shipped
Sony PlayStation Vita (3G/Wi-Fi) 8GB Bundle $170 shipped (Reg. $200)
ZAGGkeys PRO Bluetooth iPad keyboard $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
Amazon adds AT&T & Sprint to $0.01 Moto X promotion
Dragon Dictate for Mac 3 is the World’s Best-Selling and #1 Speech Recognition Software $99 (Reg. $200)
The Karma WiFi Hotspot + 1GB Free Data + FREE Shipping $69 (Reg. $99)
Logitech UE Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker: $69 shipped
Samsung 840 EVO Series 1TB internal Solid State Drive $560, external Thunderbolt solution $648
MegaMan X: $1 (Reg. $5), Amazon pre-Black Friday game sale, iOS freebies, many more
Parallels Desktop 9 Black Friday Bundle $80 (with $436 in savings): Snagit, CleanMyMac 2, Boom, more
Belkin Thunderstorm iPad home theater speaker case 30-pin $130, Lightning $150 (Reg. $200)

Black Friday:

Amazon Movie Deals: Bookmark to save on hundreds of downloads/BluRays/DVDs
Amazon Black Friday Detailed: Earliest start date ever and deals every 10 minutes
TigerDirect’s Black Friday ad leaked: HD TVs, headphones, PCs, gaming deals, more
Stack Social is offering up a very solid Black Friday Bundle this week. 11 great apps for $49.99, chance to win an iPad, and no lines to wait in. Get in there now.
Walmart changes the game, will match Black Friday prices from competitors a week before Thanksgiving
Black Friday Deal Frenzy at eBay Deals: iPad mini $239, Target gift card 10% off, COD: Ghosts $40, more
Seiki’s new 55″ 4K UHD TV will drop to $850 on Black Friday ($650 off!) or 39″ for $520 right now at Amazon.
Staples Black Friday: Nexus 7 2nd gen 16GB $199, Toshiba 1TB $50, ZAGGkeys Pro $50, more
Black Friday H.H Gregg ad leaks w/ $249 iPad mini & big deals on TVs, cameras, & smartphones
Walmart will credit YOU $30 to get an iPhone 5c on contract this Black Friday
Best Buy & Walmart Black Friday ads bring the year’s best Apple deals
Target Black Friday Ad: iPad Air w/ $100 gift card $479, iPad mini w/ $75 gc $299, Apple TV $89, HDTVs, games, more
Guitar Center’s Black Friday ad leaks: instruments, Sennheiser headphones, iRig Pro, 15% off store-wide, more
Leaked Dell Black Friday Ad: Windows 8 laptops, monitors, HDTVs, memory, more
Target’s PS4 launch week ad leaks: will offer buy 2 get 1 free on PS4, Xbox One games, others
Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak reveals early start time and ample video game deals
Radio Shack Black Friday ad leak: Beats Pill, Apple TV, Roku 2, PS3/Xbox 360 consoles

New product announcements & reviews:

Xbox One midnight launch info, reviews from around the web
PlayStation 4 launches tonight at midnight, reviews from around the web

9to5Toys Sunday Brunch: iPad Air/mini $449/$249, Logitech solar Mac/iPad keyboard $30, Apple TV $89, more

Nov 24 2013 - 7:07 am PT

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Take some time out of your Sunday Brunch and join us for some of the weekends’s best deals! Be sure to follow 9to5Toys to keep up with the best gear and deals on the web: Twitter, RSS Feed, Facebook, Google+

Today’s can’t miss deals:

Staples Black Friday Week Up To $150 Off iPad: Air $449, mini $249, iPad 4th gen. $349

Up To 63% Off Select Logitech Accessories: Solar iPad/Mac Keyboard $30, Mouse MX $28, K810 Keyboard $50, more
Apple TV 3rd generation 1080p $89 shipped (Reg. $99)

Giveaway: Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad 2/3/4 ($129 value) – Ends tomorrow!

Breaking Bad Blu-ray: Seasons 1-5 (part one) $11.99 each http://t.co/seXBHmNnZ8

— 9to5Toys (@9to5toys) November 24, 2013

Other great deals from today:

New! Canon Pre-Black Friday Sale: Up to 20% off refurb. EOS DSLR cameras/EF Lenses, more
New! Bose Deals: SoundLink Mini Bluetooth Speaker $40 off, SoundDock Series III $224, headphones, $500 off entertainment systems, more
New! Belkin WeMo Switch and Motion Sensor $60 shipped (Reg. $80)
New! Logitech UE Boombox Bluetooth speaker: $150 (or $120 refurb) Shipped
New! Sony PlayStation Vita (3G/Wi-Fi) 8GB Bundle $170 shipped (Reg. $200)
New! ZAGGkeys PRO Bluetooth iPad keyboard $50 shipped (Reg. $100)
New! Amazon adds AT&T & Sprint to $0.01 Moto X promotion

The best deals that are still alive:

Haswell 15″ Retina MacBook Pro from $1,750 shipped, $1,700 for .edu email addresses
Dragon Dictate for Mac 3 is the World’s Best-Selling and #1 Speech Recognition Software $99 (Reg. $200)
The Karma WiFi Hotspot + 1GB Free Data + FREE Shipping $69 (Reg. $99)
Logitech UE Mini Boombox Bluetooth speaker: $69 shipped
Seiki 50-inch 4K 120Hz LED Ultra HDTV $760 In-Store, $830 shipped (Reg. $1,300)
Samsung 840 EVO Series 1TB internal Solid State Drive $560, external Thunderbolt solution $648
MegaMan X: $1 (Reg. $5), Amazon pre-Black Friday game sale, iOS freebies, many more
Parallels Desktop 9 Black Friday Bundle $80 (with $436 in savings): Snagit, CleanMyMac 2, Boom, more
Belkin Thunderstorm iPad home theater speaker case 30-pin $130, Lightning $150 (Reg. $200)
LifeProof Nüüd case for iPad $75 shipped (Reg. $130)
Logitech Bluetooth over-ear headphones+noise cancelling mic: $21
Versatile Low-Profile IN1 multi-tool iPhone 5/5s case $36 shipped (Reg. $50)
TiVo Roamio HD DVR and streaming media player $150 shipped (Reg. $200)
13″ Haswell MacBook Air: $975 shipped, $925 for .edu email addresses, Apple SuperDrive $70

Black Friday:

Amazon Movie Deals: Bookmark to save on hundreds of downloads/BluRays/DVDs
Amazon Black Friday Detailed: Earliest start date ever and deals every 10 minutes
TigerDirect’s Black Friday ad leaked: HD TVs, headphones, PCs, gaming deals, more
Stack Social is offering up a very solid Black Friday Bundle this week. 11 great apps for $49.99, chance to win an iPad, and no lines to wait in. Get in there now.
Walmart changes the game, will match Black Friday prices from competitors a week before Thanksgiving
Black Friday Deal Frenzy at eBay Deals: iPad mini $239, Target gift card 10% off, COD: Ghosts $40, more
Seiki’s new 55″ 4K UHD TV will drop to $850 on Black Friday ($650 off!) or 39″ for $520 right now at Amazon.
Staples Black Friday: Nexus 7 2nd gen 16GB $199, Toshiba 1TB $50, ZAGGkeys Pro $50, more
Black Friday H.H Gregg ad leaks w/ $249 iPad mini & big deals on TVs, cameras, & smartphones
Walmart will credit YOU $30 to get an iPhone 5c on contract this Black Friday
Best Buy & Walmart Black Friday ads bring the year’s best Apple deals
Target Black Friday Ad: iPad Air w/ $100 gift card $479, iPad mini w/ $75 gc $299, Apple TV $89, HDTVs, games, more
Guitar Center’s Black Friday ad leaks: instruments, Sennheiser headphones, iRig Pro, 15% off store-wide, more
Leaked Dell Black Friday Ad: Windows 8 laptops, monitors, HDTVs, memory, more
Target’s PS4 launch week ad leaks: will offer buy 2 get 1 free on PS4, Xbox One games, others
Toys R Us Black Friday ad leak reveals early start time and ample video game deals
Radio Shack Black Friday ad leak: Beats Pill, Apple TV, Roku 2, PS3/Xbox 360 consoles

New product announcements & reviews:

Xbox One midnight launch info, reviews from around the web
PlayStation 4 launches tonight at midnight, reviews from around the web
The best gets better: reVOLT 12W + 12W Dual USB Car Charger for iPod, iPhone and iPad $30 shipped

iPad Air Keyboard Smackdown: Latest cases from Logitech, Belkin, and ZAGG

Mark Gurman Nov 23 2013 - 3:29 pm PT

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With its wide-range of applications, touchscreen capabilities, portability, and fast processing, the iPad Air has been regarded by many users as a tablet capable of content creation. Coming from a dedicated laptop, however, the Multi-Touch keyboard is a weakness. Not because it is incapable, but because it is sometimes slower to type with, less accurate, and less comfortable.

This is why several iPad accessory makers have created solutions: keyboard attachments in the form of cases. For the past few weeks, I have been testing the latest keyboard case offerings for the iPad Air from Logitech, Belkin, and ZAGG. Below, I have put together a review and comparison of the Logitech FabricSkin Keyboard Folio, Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Folio, Belkin Slim Style Keyboard Case, Belkin Ultimate Keyboard Case, and the ZAGG Folio Keyboard:

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Logitech launches $99 ‘PowerShell’ iPhone game controller w/ built-in 1500 mAh battery

Jordan Kahn Nov 20 2013 - 1:00 am PT

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Following the announcement for Moga’s new iOS 7 game controller yesterday, Logitech today officially announced its new MFi controller, the PowerShell. Like Moga’s controller, Logitech’s also doubles as a battery pack with a built-in 1500mAh battery (slightly smaller than Moga’s 1800 mAh) and will sell for the same $99 that Moga is asking.

Both of the new controllers are using Apple’s new MFi iOS 7 game controller program, which offers accessory makers and developers one standard framework for implementing support for iOS compatible game controllers. Apple allows two types of game controllers and two configurations all with pressure sensitive buttons and consistent layouts. The first type of controller is the form-fitting controller (like the Moga and the new Logitech), which allows your iOS device to be docked right into the controller. There will also be standalone controllers that connect over Bluetooth.

Logitech is using Apple’s standard MFi configuration, which gives you a D-Pad, A/B/X/Y face buttons, and left and right shoulder buttons. Moga, on the other hand, is using Apple’s extended layout, which adds an extra set of shoulder buttons and left and right thumbsticks.
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