Weekend deals: Google Nest devices, Nintendo gift cards, and more

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It’s the weekend, which means it’s time for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals on the web includes some deals on Google Nest devices. For example, both the popular Nest Learning Thermostat and the more wallet-friendly Nest Thermostat are on sale, with the former going as low as $199 and the latter for $100 at various retailers. While neither deal comes with the absolute lowest prices we’ve tracked, both are well below their typical online retail prices and well below Google’s MSRP ($250 and $130, respectively) .

Regardless, these two devices are still commendable options for those looking to adopt a smart thermostat, both for reducing energy usage and for better control over the heating and cooling of their home. The high-end 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, keeping (mostly) out of your way throughout the day. The more affordable Nest Thermostat lacks auto-scheduling (though you can still enter schedules manually), has a cheaper plastic frame, and doesn’t support Google’s remote temperature balance sensor, but it still looks good and has a similar set of features— — Includes tools like HVAC monitoring and voice commands via Alexa or Google Assistant — for less.

However, if you don’t need a new thermostat, other Google devices like Nest Audio home speakers and Fitbit’s Luxe activity tracker are also available. Beyond that, our roundup includes great deals on Nintendo eShop gift cards, a spacious 1TB SanDisk microSD card for the Nintendo Switch or Steam Deck, some Roomba robot vacuums, iPads, AirPods, and more. You can find our full featured roundup below.

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Today’s Featured Deals

Google Nest Thermostat Smart Thermostat 100 dollars ($120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) Smart Thermostat for $199 ($240) Target, Best Buy
$50 Nintendo eShop Gift Card $45 ($50) at Amazon
Chamberlain myQ Smart Garage Control Wireless Hub + Sensor 20 dollars ($26) at Amazon
SanDisk Ultra (1TB, U1, A1, C10) microSD card for $125 ($140) at Amazon, Newegg
Fitbit Luxe Activity Tracker 100 dollars ($120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
iRobot Roomba i3 Evo Robot Vacuum $249 ($305) Amazon, Target, Best Buy
Anker PowerPort III Nano 20W USB-C Charger $14 ($17) at Amazon
Blueair Blue Pure 211+ Air Purifier $250 ($300) at Amazon
Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series (English, Japanese) $4 ($30) Prime Video
Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3024×1964, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,250 ($2,400) at Amazon (Cart Discount)

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Enlarge / Google’s Nest Thermostat is a good smart thermostat for those on a budget, though it doesn’t work with a remote temperature sensor or learn how long your home is heating and cooling like Nest’s pricier models surface.

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Google Nest Thermostat Smart Thermostat 100 dollars ($120) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
Google Nest Learning Thermostat (3rd Gen) Smart Thermostat for $199 ($240) Target, Best Buy
Google Nest Audio smart home speaker $70 ($95) on the Google Store
Fitbit Luxe Activity Tracker 100 dollars ($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 Robot Vacuum $349 ($395) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
iRobot Roomba j7+ robot vacuum with self-emptying base for $599 ($760) Amazon, Target, Best Buy
iRobot Roomba j7 Robot Vacuum $399 ($565) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
iRobot Roomba i3+ Evo Robotic Vacuum with Self-Draining Base for $399 ($495) at Amazon, Target

Zoom / Fitbit Luxe is a simple but stylish activity tracker.

Corey Gaskin

iRobot Roomba i3 Evo Robot Vacuum $249 ($305) Amazon, Target, Best Buy
iRobot Roomba 694 Robot Vacuum $180 ($230) Amazon, Best Buy, iRobot
Apple iPad Pro (256GB) 11-inch tablet $800 ($860) at Amazon, Walmart
Apple iPad (256GB) 10.2-inch tablet $429 ($455) at Amazon, Walmart
Apple iPad Air (256GB) 10.9-inch tablet $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

Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 7 is our pick of the top smartwatch for iPhone users.

Corey Gaskin

Laptop and Desktop Computer Deals

Apple Mac Mini (Apple M1, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $550 ($655) Amazon, Costco (Cart Discount)
Apple MacBook Pro (2021) 14.2-inch laptop (Apple M1 Pro, 3024×1964, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) $2,250 ($2,400) at Amazon (Cart Discount)
Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6″ Gaming Laptop (Ryzen 7 5800H, 1080p, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 3060 Max-Q 6GBB GPU) $1,100 ($1,350) at Best Buy
GIGABYTE Aorus FI32Q 31.5″ Gaming Monitor (1440p, 165 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible) $400 ($510) at Amazon, B&H, Newegg
Dell S2721DGF 27″ Gaming Monitor (1440p, 165 Hz, IPS, FreeSync, G-Sync Compatible) $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) Amazon, Best Buy
Samsung 970 Evo Plus (1TB NVMe) PCIe 3.0 Internal SSD $103 ($115) at Amazon

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Enlarge / 2020 Apple Mac mini with M1. It’s still a powerful little PC for casual work, but note that a model with the new chip will reportedly arrive sometime this year.

Samuel Akerson

TV and Home Entertainment Deals

Cowboy Bebop: The Complete Series (English, Japanese) $4 ($30) Prime Video
Hisense U8G (2021) 55-inch 4K LED TV $698 ($750) at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart
LG C1 (2021) 55-inch 4K OLED TV $1,097 ($1,250) at Amazon, Target (add $100 GC on BuyDig)
Sony X90J (2021) 65-inch 4K LED TV $1,098 ($1,200) at Amazon, Best Buy, B&H

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