Today’s Best Deals: Apple iPad Mini, Eufy Security Cameras and More

Today is Wednesday, which means it’s time for another Dealmaster. Our latest roundup of the best tech deals from around the web includes a discount at Best Buy that brings Apple’s iPad Mini down to $400. While this deal is only $25-$30 below the average 8.3-inch tablet price on Amazon over the past couple of months, it’s still $100 below Apple’s MSRP and in line with the lowest price we’ve tracked.

We gave the Mini a positive review when it was released last September. It’s still somewhat of a niche device as you really need to find value in owning a small tablet and not just a big phone for it to be worth it. The iPad Air and iPad Pro models have faster M1 SoCs and larger displays that are better suited for productivity, while the 10.2-inch iPad still offers everything you need at a lower price even if its design is dated by comparison. with him. We wish the base model had more than 64GB of storage. But if the idea of ​​a one-handed tablet for reading, watching videos, drawing with an Apple Pencil, and doing other things on an iPad is exactly what you’re looking for, the iPad Mini is still the best. one of those. Its A15 chip remains powerful enough for basic tasks, its display is accurate, and its iPad Air-like design with square edges and USB-C port makes better use of the available space.

It is worth noting that the previous generation iPad Mini began priced at $399, but this new model is a pretty significant upgrade nonetheless. Meanwhile, if you need cellular connectivity, the model that supports it retails for $550, which is also the lowest price we’ve seen. There’s a chance Apple will introduce a new iPad Mini later this year, possibly with the M1 chip, though we haven’t seen many reports offering as much (unlike other Apple products), and any new model is unlikely to hit that deal price. shortly after launch.

In addition, we also have a solid discount on the Eufy Solo IndoorCam C24, our recommended indoor security camera that still delivers crisp 2K video, multiple recording options, and solid motion and audio detection at a very low price. It’s currently discounted to $30 with an on-page coupon, about $10 off its regular current price. Elsewhere, our review includes a collaborative review of an Ars-approved VR adventure. Half-life: Alyx, several outstanding deals from Sony in the latest PlayStation summer sale, as well as lower-than-usual prices for the Microsoft wireless mouse we love, high-quality PCIe 4.0 SSDs for your PS5 or PC, and more. You can find our full list of offerings below.

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Featured Deals of the Day

Electronics deals

Discounts on laptops and desktops

Discounts on video games

• Sifu (PS5, PS4, PC) for $32 ($40) on PSN, Epic
• Stanley’s Parable: Ultra Deluxe (PS5, PS4) for 17 dollars ($25) on PSN (PS Plus only)
• Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart (PS5) for $40 ($50) in PSN
• Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (PS5) for $30 ($40) in PSN
• Career (PS4, XB1, PC) for $40 ($60) on Amazon, PSN, Xbox, Steam
• Career (Xbox series, PS5) for $47 ($70) on Xbox, PSN
• Final Fantasy XIV Online – Complete Edition (PS5, PS4, PC) for $42 ($55) on PSN, Square Enix
• Sackboy: Big Adventure (PS5, PS4) for $30 ($45) in PSN
• Metal Gear Solid V: The Ultimate Experience (PS4) for 4 dollars (15 dollars) on PSN (Xbox for 6 dollars)

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• Kena: Spirit Bridge (PS5, PS4, PC) for 24 dollars ($35) on PSN, Epic
• Hot wheels on the loose (PS5, PS4) for 15 dollars ($35) on PSN (Xbox for 20 dollars)
• Guardians of the Marvel Galaxy (PS5, Xbox) for $25 ($30) on Amazon, Best Buy (also on Game Pass)
• Mega Man 30th Anniversary Bundle (PS4) for $30 ($45) in PSN
• Megaman 11 (Xbox, Switch) for 10 $ (20 dollars) on Xbox, Nintendo
• Mega Man X Legacy Collection (Xbox, Switch) for $8 (15 dollars) on Xbox, Nintendo
• Halo: The Master Chief Collection (Xbox, PC) for 16 dollars ($25) on Xbox (also on Game Pass)
• Batman: Arkham Collection (Xbox, PS4) for $9 (20 dollars) on Xbox, PSN

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Valve

• Half-life: Alyx (PC, VR) for $30 ($50) in Steam
• super hot virtual reality (PC, VR) for 10 $ (15 dollars) on Humble, Steam
• Stardew Valley (PC) for $9 (14 dollars) on GOG (also on Game Pass)
• Mario Kart Live Home Track (switch) for $60 ($80) at Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop
• Guacameli! 2 Complete (switch) for 6 dollars (15 dollars) in Nintendo
• 13 Guardians: Rim of the Aegis (switch) for $40 ($50) at Amazon, Target, Best Buy
• MLB Show 22 (switch) for $30 ($45) at Target, Best Buy, Nintendo (also on Game Pass)
• Brave Default II (switch) for $30 ($50) at Amazon, GameStop
• What is an Oak?! (switch) for 4 dollars ($8) in Nintendo

Accessories and miscellaneous offers