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Today's Best Deals: MacBook Air, Cheap External Storage, Ice Balls, and More

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Shep McAllister

Editor’s Note: We’re doing an undisclosed (to us, anyway) companywide activity today, so we won’t have time for a separate gaming or media post. However, you’ll still be able to find those deals in the list below.

Update: We’re going ziplining. Later, losers.

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While it’s tough to recommend the MacBook Air over the Retina MacBook Pro these days, it’s still a fine computer if cost is your primary sticking point. If you act fast, Best Buy is taking $200 off the 11” 256GB model, which basically means you’re getting an upgrade from 128GB for free.

Bonus: If you have a .edu email address, you can save an extra $50 as well.

The typical going rate for a 1TB portable hard drive these days is about $60, so this combo pack from Newegg basically amounts to a buy two, get one free sale. Even if you don’t need three portable hard drives, you could probably sell the extras without much trouble, or just save them to use as gifts. [3X HGST Touro Mobile 1TB USB 3.0 2.5” Portable Hard Drives, $120]

The world’s overflowing with USB hubs and USB ethernet adapters, but this one will act as both. If you own a MacBook or a similar ultra-thin laptop without a built-in ethernet port, this looks like a must-own accessory, especially if you travel frequently. [Aukey 3-Port USB 3.0 Hub with 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet Converter, $16 with code CBH15PRO]

$16 barely qualifies as a price premium for a standard 6,000mAh USB battery pack, but for one that includes a built-in solar panel for recharging, it’s basically unheard of. [Levin 6000mAh Solar Panel Charger, $16 with code FTMYSYQL]

Amazon’s new 7” Fire tablet doesn’t have the best specs in the world, but it’s cheap as hell at $50. They ship at the end of the month, but you can lock in your order now, or get a six pack for the price of five with code FIRE6PACK. [Amazon Fire, $50]

We’re no strangers to cheap, water resistant speakers, but this model from KMASHI is pretty unique in offering a massive 4800mAh battery. That can power the speaker for up to 35 hours, or even charge your phone via a built-in USB port. [Kmashi Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers, with 4800mah External Battery, $22 with code IFUJLMOX]

If you’ve spent any time in fancy cocktail bars, you’ve probably noticed that many of them serve drinks with a single, huge sphere of ice. Why do they do this? Well, mostly because it looks really cool, but it also dilutes your drink less quickly, which is important when it costs $14 plus tip.

Luckily, you can make these ice balls at home yourself, and a set of four molds that will last for years costs less than a well drink from your neighborhood bar. [Ohuhu Ice Ball Maker Molder - Ice Ball Mold 4x4.5cm Ball Capacity, $5 with code 8CPSCGF9]

Just because your house or apartment doesn’t have a doorbell doesn’t mean you’ll have to rely on knocking on the door like a caveman. This $19 kit has everything you need to install a bell, no wiring required. You can even choose from over 50 different chimes and multiple volume levels! [Etekcity Wireless Doorbell Kit: 2 Chime Receivers add 1 Transmitter Triggers, $19 with code DOORBL2F]

I know that nobody needs electric salt and pepper grinders, but for $12, why not? [VonShef 2 x Electronic Salt & Pepper Mill Grinder - Stainless Steel, $12]

You guys buy boatloads of IR thermometers whenever we post a deal, and it’s easy to see why. They’re a ton of fun to mess around with, and can come in handy for everything from cooking to home energy savings.

If you still don’t own one, you can rectify that for just $12 today! [Etekcity Lasergrip 774 Non-contact Digital Laser IR Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun, $12 with code TGTHME5F]

Amazon has been offering $50 in bonus credit with the purchase of an Xbox One Gears of War bundle for the past week or so, but if you want extra onboard storage, or just enjoy football, they just extended the same offer to the 1TB Madden 16 bundle. [Xbox One 1TB Madden 16 Bundle + $50 Amazon Credit, $400]

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