10 hot end-of-summer tech deals

Need some new tech in your life? Oh, good. Whether you’re upgrading your efficiency at work, heading back to school, or ready to play, we’ve got some great deals for you this month.

We’ve partnered with the deal-savvy Faveable to bring you the best prices on items you’ll use — and love — right now. Snag an affordable laptop for school, a sleek new tablet for your travels, a fitness band to make healthy living easy, and much more.

Apple iPad Mini - 16GB

Now $199 | Was $249

Tablets come in many shapes and sizes, but let’s be honest: Most of us choose our mobile devices by operating system and design. Good thing for you we’ve got two excellent choices from opposite ends of the tablet spectrum. 

If you’re an Apple fan, go for $50 off a 16GB iPad Mini, plus free shipping. Super light, with a 7.9-inch display, this perennially popular model is also effortlessly portable. Reviewers love its performance — no surprise there — and they also appreciate Walmart’s lickety-split shipping. 

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Lenovo Yoga Tablet 2

Now $249.99 | Was $299

Prefer Android? Pay $50 less for Lenovo’s well-loved (and much-imitated) Yoga Tablet 2. A little larger but still portable at 10 inches, this tablet gets great reviews for its rich audio, crystal-clear display, and sleek kickstand design.

HP Pavilion x360

Now $389 | Was $409

Maybe you want something a little more versatile than just a tablet. The Pavillion x360 might be your answer. With this convertible model, HP aims to offer an affordable balance between work and play. It’s a laptop, but it doubles as a tablet, giving you the best of both worlds in one compact machine. You can fold it like a stand, too, for best video viewing. On top of all that, it’s a nice bargain at $30 off. 

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Logitech Wireless TK820 Keyboard

Now $79.99 | Was $99

I love the portability of my little laptop, but I get tired of kid-sized keyboards. If you spend plenty of time typing, do yourself a favor and invest in a lightweight wireless keyboard. Laptops also score low on ergonomics; a keyboard you can set up separately takes care of that problem, too. 

If you have Amazon Prime, take advantage of a special 40%-off price (plus the usual free shipping) on this all-in-one wireless keyboard. No need for a mouse: There’s a large trackpad built in. Bonus: the design is super-slim, so you don’t have to leave it at home.

Victorinox Laptop Messenger Bag

Now $99.99 | Was $200

Carry your new laptop — plus your wireless keyboard, and whatever else you need — in enviable Swiss style. This outdoor-inspired bag, made by the ready-for-anything folks who created the Swiss Army Knife, holds up to a 17-inch laptop, and leaves plenty of room for the rest of your necessities. Great around town, it’s also travel-ready, with a special luggage lock that keeps your stuff secure, but also lets airport security open and relock without a hassle. Just don’t try to fly with your Swiss Army Knife in there — the TSA gives no passes for matching accessories.

HP Officejet 5740 All-in-One Printer

Now $99 | Was $149.99

If you’re going to buy a printer these days, it has to do more than just spit out a text document. This one will turn out your papers, plus your high-quality photos. And it’ll scan, fax, copy, and all that good stuff when you need it. Reviewers like the small footprint: great for dorm rooms and home offices. Connect wirelessly to print from just about any device.

UP2 by Jawbone Activity Tracker

Now $99.99 | Was $119.99

If you haven’t jumped on the fitness band-wagon yet, here’s your chance to try it out at a discount. This version — choose sleek silver or classic black — tracks your steps, calories burned, and sleep quantity, and sleep quality. For a competitive or collaborative boost, it can link up with friends and family, and if you’re not creeped out by daily advice from a machine, use the Smart Coach feature to get personalized help making healthier choices. 

Samsung 400 Series Speaker Bar with Subwoofer

Now $224.87 | Was $299.99

Movies, music, and games are so much better with excellent audio. This deal includes a nice long sound bar and powerful little subwoofer, plus a wall-mounting bracket option and all the requisite cables and adaptors. Get started on the home sound system you’ve been wanting, for better than 20% off.

ASUS Dual-Band Wireless Networking Router

Now $108.52 | Was $179.99

Ok, it’s not exciting, but a router is a necessity, and now you can get a super-solid one for 37% off, plus free shipping. Amazon reviewers love the range, power, tons of features, even the aesthetic. There’s a newer model available, which might be why this one comes at such a very nice discount. If you want great performance, but don’t need an up-to-the-second model, here’s a sweet deal on a very necessary item.

Hubsan Quadcopter

Now 49.99 | Was $68.99

This one is exciting! Bring a little more party into your life with this easy-to-fly drone. Reviewers love it: they say it’s incredibly fun to fly, very responsive, and quite durable. They’re not in love with the camera, but if you’re more interested in stunt flying than shooting a video, this is great little RC for the price. Especially at almost 30% off!