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Today's Best Deals: $290 Thinkpad, Lodge Grill Pan, New Balance Sneakers

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Shep McAllister

A versatile Thinkpad laptop, New Balance sneakers, and an essential fire-proof safe lead off Thursday’s best deals.

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It’s not often that Amazon features a laptop as one of its deals of the day, so anyone who uses a desktop at home or work should definitely check out this $290 Lenovo Thinkpad Yoga for their portable computing needs.

Though this laptop runs Windows 10, its price is pretty similar to a lot of Chromebooks, though its 4GB of RAM and 128GB SSD far exceed what you’d find in most of Google’s alternatives. The real highlight feature though is its IPS touchscreen. Sure, at 11.6", and 1366x768 resolution, this probably won’t be your main computer. But since it’s a Yoga, you can flip it into all sorts of different poses. Need to carry it around? Turn it into a tablet. Finished working on a plane, and just want to watch a movie? Flip it into stand mode to get the keyboard out of the way.

Is it an amazing laptop? No. But it’s a very solid deal at $290. Just note that this price is only available today, and it could very well sell out early.

Nomad has become our favorite purveyor of beautiful, brilliant solutions for keeping your devices powered, and you save 25% on everything but their outlet section with code KINJA25. Not only are these the best prices every offered on most of these products (and will be for some time), but several of them have never been discounted before.

The Leather Charging Wallet, available in slim or bifold style, packs an external battery pack right into a beautiful Horween leather wallet.

The Key is a keychain-ready cable, so if you can find a USB port, you’ll have power, while the Carabiner is a charging cable that is a keychain.

The RoadTrip builds an external battery right into your car charger.

The PowerPack is an external battery pack with Tile built right in that we’ll be covering soon, and there are also iPhone 7 cases, and Apple Watch stands and straps thrown in for good measure.

Tell us about your favorite Nomad products, or what you’ll be treating yourself to in the comments.

You probably rolled your eyes when Pepsi started making “craft” sodas, but it turns out, they’re actually really good, and Amazon will sell you a 12-pack for $11 (regular) or $6 (ginger, but only as an add-on item) when you use Subscribe & Save and clip the 20% coupon on the page. Those are easily the best prices we’ve ever seen, so order fast, then sip slow.

Whether you think sneakers are “fashionable” doesn’t matter much, especially when a great pair of comfortable ones are only $31. Thanks to Amazon’s Gold Box on the New Balance 311, if you’re in need of a sneaker that doesn’t do much in terms of active lifestyle, but does in terms of your outfit, this is it.

For a limited time, Amazon’s taking $3 off a variety of Gillette razors, and $4 off replacement blades.

For the razors themselves, your options range from the now-humble Mach 3 (I’m old enough to remember when three blades was a huge deal) to the newer Fusion models. And as for the blades, pretty much any style you could want is included, including Venus blades for women’s razors.

Just note that for both coupons, the prices displayed on page don’t include the discount, so you won’t see the deal until checkout.

Update: Sold out

Everyone and their mother should own a small fire-proof safe to protect important documents and valuables in an emergency, and the popular SentrySafe 500 is down to $20 on Amazon today. That’s about $8-$14 less than usual, and within a few cents of the best price Amazon’s ever listed.

P.S. - First person to make an Al Gore joke in the comments is getting banned.

For a limited time, eBay’s discounting gift cards to multiple gas station chains by 8%. I realize that’s not a huge discount, but how else would you save that much on fuel?

Everyone with a kitchen should own a Lodge cast iron skillet, but this grill pan certainly has its uses as well. Today’s $22 deal is the best price Amazon’s ever listed, and about $8-$13 less than usual. Not bad considering it should last the rest of your life, as long as you take good care of it.

Update: The Wi-Fi model is sold out at $150, but the Bluetooth version is still available.

Ready to experience meat in a whole new way? You can pick up the newest Wi-Fi of Anova’s top-selling Sous Vide immersion circulator for $50 off.

Lifehacker has a great explainer on Sous-Vide cooking for you to check out, but the basic idea is that you seal the food in plastic bags, and then cook it in precisely heated water over a longer period of time. It sounds weird, but trust me when I say that it works like magic.

Every time we post this, we get some snark about the Wi-Fi connectivity, so just know that it’s optional. If you connect your phone, you can find a recipe via Anova’s app, and automatically program the cooker with one tap, but you certainly don’t need to use it.

If you have Amazon credit you want to spend, the nearly identical Bluetooth model is marked down to $149 there as well. The only difference is that it uses Bluetooth to connect to your phone, rather than Wi-Fi.

If you’re going to buy a new TV, you might as well go all the way. This 4K Samsung 70" set is marked down to $1500 on BuyDig’s eBay storefront today, or about $300-$500 less than you’ll find it elsewhere.

You might recall that the 55" version of this set was on sale during Prime Day. Well, I got it, and it’s fantastic. You get a great 4K upscaling engine, speedy smart apps, HDR support, and of course, an overall great picture. If you want some more takes, check out the set’s Amazon page, where it has a 4.4 star average on nearly 500 reviews.

Hisense isn’t the most well known TV company out there, but they’re generally well respected, and it’s tough to find much fault with a 50" 4K smart TV with HDR processing for $369. This is the entry level model of the company’s 2016 lineup, and its black levels are apparently a step or two behind its more expensive brethren, but this price is still about $60 less than you’ll see elsewhere, and a great bargain any way you slice it.

Whether you own an iPhone 7 or not, it’s time to invest in a pair of Bluetooth headphones, and Bose’s around-ear SoundLink IIs are down to $229 on Amazon, an all-time low.

Reviewers say these sound fantastic, and that 15 hour battery is nothing to sneeze at. My favorite feature though is a toggle switch that lets you switch between two connected devices without re-pairing, which will save you a ton of hassle if you’re, say, transitioning from a phone during your commute to a laptop at work.

Here’s the thing with USB battery packs: They aren’t one size fits all. You wouldn’t want to carry around a 20,000mAh power supply in your back pocket during the day, but a pocket-sized model won’t cut it for long flights. Ideally, you’d own one of each, and with these deals, you can.

The 5,000mAh KMASHI is an absolute steal at $6, and the 20,000mAh Aukey includes Quick Charge 2.0 and a Lightning input port for iPhone users.

I can’t say I know much about it, but this Monarch wood and glass coffee table looks really nice, and it’s only $76 on Amazon right now. Obviously, it won’t fit with the decor of every home, but if you like the design, it has great customer reviews.

You know those Philips Wake-Up lights we post from time to time? If you’ve been curious to try one out, but scared off by the price, somebody finally made an alternative. The IPEAK Wake Up Light comes complete with a five-color light, seven alarm sounds, and even an FM radio. Granted, there aren’t many reviews, but if it doesn’t work for you, you could always return it.

If you primarily use your blender to make smoothies for yourself, you don’t need to make a giant pitcher dirty, you need a Nutribullet. This 900W model blends your drink inside an individual cup (it comes with four, in three different sizes), meaning you’ll have a much easier job cleaning up afterwards.

Today’s $100 deal is within a dollar of an all-time low, and about $10-$30 less than usual.

Your favorite winter boot was the Shearling Lined Bean Boot from L.L. Bean, and that’s no surprise. The Bean Boot is the iconic winter boot if there ever was one. So if you’re in need of a new pair, or want to stock up on other winter essentials, L.L. Bean is giving you 20% off when you spend $50+ and use the code SAVE20.

If you’re not into the shearling, a pair of no-fuss Bean Boots for both men and women is under $100 with the promo, which is a steal.

Uniqlo usually sticks to it’s $5 flat rate shipping, but right now (until further notice) they’re offering free shipping on every order. Stock up on your favorite $10 HEATTECH tees or go for their new outerwear pieces that will keep you warm even as the temperatures drop.

There are also a ton of sales happening across the site, from $10 off all joggers, to $30-$40 denim.

Most hydration packs come built into a backpack, but this 3L, $10 bladder just slides right into whatever bag you’re already using. But beyond the price, capacity, and convenience, the real reason to buy this thing is the amazing marketing image below.

It’s time to milk fast-fashion retailer H&M for all it’s worth. With up to 60% off select styles for men and women to celebrate Columbus Day, premium quality and higher-end pieces are marked down to help you look snazzy for the cooler months. It’ll be easy to look good and feel good with how much money you’ll save.

$20 Kindle e-reader discounts pop up every few months or so, but Prime members can currently save $30 on the standard Kindle, the Kindle Paperwhite, and the Kindle for Kids bundle, or $50 on the Kindle Voyage (which almost never goes on sale). Just note that these deals are for Prime members only, and you won’t see the discounts until checkout.

Even if you don’t want one of these for yourself, they’d make for great holiday gifts if you want to check someone off your shopping list early.

This PS4 Slim Uncharted bundle costs $10 more than buying the console by itself, but it comes with a copy of Overwatch (which you should definitely play!) and Star Wars Battlefront (which is definitely a game!). All things considered, that’s one of the best deals we’ve seen on the Slim to date.

You could argue that it’s too early for Halloween candy. But then again, you would be wrong. For a limited time, Amazon’s offering five separate coupons, each of which contains at least a half dozen different candy options for you your tricker treaters to enjoy.

Well here’s quite a deal to wake up to: Whether you’re buying coffee, syrups, cups, equipment, or anything else Starbucks sells online, you can save 30% sitewide today with promo code ENJOY30, plus free shipping on orders over $30.

Assuming it’s legal in your state, a good radar/laser detector can pay for itself over time, and this highly-rated Escort Passport S55 is on sale for just $119 on BuyDig’s eBay storefront, or nearly $40 less than Amazon.

A good sound bar is the easiest way to upgrade your home theater’s audio, and this highly rated Samsung is down to an all-time low $128 on Amazon today, complete with Bluetooth connectivity and a wireless subwoofer.

HDTV bias lights are so cheap now, that you really don’t have any reason not to try one out.

These Kohree LED bias light strips plug directly into your TV’s USB port for power, and stick to the back of the set via built-in adhesive. Once you turn your TV on, the light strip will cast a soft glow on the wall behind it, which can reduce eyestrain when watching in the dark, and improve your TV’s perceived black levels.

The $11 model (with code I5Y8FYYW) features white LEDs, and the $12 model (code 5FYOQONG) can put out 20 different colors.

If you find yourself in need of a lot of extra storage, you can get a 5TB external for just $110 today from Newegg’s eBay storefront. What a world.

While most mechanical gaming keyboards look like props from a Transformers movie, Logitech’s G610 would look right at home in an office, and Amazon’s offering up the red switch model for an all-time low $80 today. Despite the nondescript look, the G610 still includes per-key customizable backlighting and programmable macros.

Can’t remember what a red switch is? Lifehacker has a great explainer.

My dog burped in my face the other day, and in turn, I nearly threw up on his, so I’ll probably be buying some of these Greenies dental treats at $5 off. And while at-home oral care won’t totally replace professional veterinary dental work, it can at least mean fewer expensive appointments. Just note that you won’t see the discount until checkout.

After this election, when our country descends into anarchy, you’ll be glad you bought this $6 survival “grenade.” Unwrap the nine feet of 550 pound paracord, and inside you’ll find tin foil, tinder, a flint rod, a knife, and even fishing equipment to help you live off the land.

Amazon’s back at it again with the sample box deals. This time around, $10 gets you 8+ protein products, plus a $10 credit on your next protein purchase from Amazon. If you were going to buy any of these products anyway, then this is a no-brainer.

The Cabeau Evolution was your favorite travel pillow (by a long shot), and you can save 20% on the company’s “Cool” model today.

Like the original Evolution, the Evolution Cool is made of memory foam, and wraps all the way around your neck to provide support if your head nods off to the side while you’re traveling. The key difference is the integrated vent running along the middle of the pillow, which should keep your neck from getting too sweaty.

If you have any long trips on the horizon, you can save 20% on all four colors today with promo code 3BKOSVED. Cabeau’s pillows almost never go on sale, so if you’ve had one on your wish list, this is a great opportunity.

The 750 EVO is Samsung’s first foray into the entry-level SSD market, and the largest 500GB model is on sale today for just $120 from Newegg’s eBay storefront.

The 750 EVO offers performance fairly close to the 850 EVO, though it’s optimized for somewhat less strenuous workflows, according to Anandtech. Still, if your machine is still running on a old-school spinning hard drive, this would be a massive upgrade for a relatively small price. It would also be a fine option for building your own external SSD.

iTunes gift card discounts are noticeably less common than they used to be, and while we do see 20% discounts from time to time, a $100 iTunes gift card for $85 or a $50 gift card for $43 is still a solid deal if you pay for apps, movies, Apple Music, iCloud storage, or PokéCoins.

Amazon’s Prime Pantry service has kicked off the month of October with not one, but two special promotions.

$5 Off, Plus Free Shipping

First off, if you purchase $30 worth of these select products (minimum five items), you’ll get free shipping ($6 value) and an additional $5 discount on top. The items skew heavily towards health and wellness items, and include your favorite sunscreen.

If you have a free shipping credit in your account from choosing no-rush shipping on a previous Amazon order, this deal should also stack, netting you an additional $6 discount.

Free Shipping Only

If you can’t find $30 worth items you need in the promotion above, the standard free shipping promotion is also available, with a much wider array of products. Just add any five to your cart, and you’ll see the $6 discount at checkout. Your options here include Starbucks Double Shot drinks, Burt’s Bees items, Clorox wipes, and a whole lot more.

There are a lot of strong opinions on shorts out there, but one thing is certain, if you do invest in a pair, they need to be versatile and fit well. The Myles Everyday Short easily achieves both these objectives, and with code KINJA20 you can get a pair for $51 shipped- their lowest price ever. Choose navy, black, or gray.

Click here for more info.

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