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Seven last-minute Amazon deals Primed for Christmas deliveries
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, which means you only have days to get those presents delivered, wrapped, and tucked under the tree. If you're still on square one, here's a guide that will help you save Christmas and your money as well.
Notorious for speedy-shipping times and wide selections of gadgets and gizmos, Amazon Prime members can take advantage of some thrifty sales this week -- all with promised deliveries of tomorrow or the day after. Here's a breakdown of how Prime benefits can help you in the clutch.
- With a Prime membership or an order of $25 or more of eligible items, Amazon will offer two-day, one-day, or same-day delivery depending on your address.
- In select US cities, Prime members can shop groceries and produce from the online Whole Foods Market pantry, and have it delivered within two hours.
- You can sign up for a free 30-day trial (can cancel at any time) to take advantage of the faster deliveries this week.
Now, onto the sweet deals.
Gifting to someone who often misplaces their keys, wallet, or bag? Tile is best known for Bluetooth-powered trackers and the latest Pro model ups the ante with a detection range of up to 400 feet. It's also compatible with iOS and Android users, so you won't have to settle with a tag that benefits one more than the other. A single pack is on sale right now for $27.99 ($7 off) with the fastest delivery option -- depending on your zip code -- of tomorrow.
From my experience, touch screen gloves can be a hit-or-miss. I say that because I've worn pairs that have little to no input -- even if they claim they do -- and ones that have worked as intended. For the past month, I've been using these from Achiou and I can't recommend them enough. A pair is currently on sale for $10.99 and you can apply a clip-on coupon at checkout for an additional 10% off.
Remote work is here to stay and if you're gifting to someone who spends eight hours a day at his or her home office, then an HD webcam is the way to go. Logitech makes some quality cameras for Windows and Mac and are very easy to plug and use. Today, Amazon Prime members can save up to $30 on select Logitech webcams, including popular models like the C920x, and have it delivered as soon as tomorrow.
Crisp and clear-sounding audio goes a long way for hopping on a Zoom meeting or content creating endeavors. The Blue Yeti USB microphone is my audio input device of choice, thanks to its ease of use, abundance of software enhancements (via Blue VO!CE), and studio-grade recording. The Yeti comes with a stand that, even when not in use, looks fantastic on any office desk setup. You can buy one today for $99 ($30 off) and get it as soon as tomorrow.
Logitech makes some stellar gaming mice, many of which serve just as well for non-gaming folks. The G Pro is a testament to that claim and can be had at a discounted price of $99 ($31 off) today. Order the lightweight (80g), high-precision (up to 25,600 DPI), gaming mouse within the next three hours and Amazon will have it delivered to your doorstep by tomorrow.
- Current Price: $95
- Original Price: $189
Tablets aren't as cool as smartphones and laptops anymore but they still make for fantastic media players and productivity machines on the go. The Fire HD 10 from Amazon, for example, comes with an octa-core processor, 4GB of RAM, and a generous 64GB of memory for your storage needs. It's also the largest variant of the Fire series, measuring at 10.1 inches, and is among the best tablets you can buy without splurging on the likes of iPads and Galaxies.
The latest model of the Fire HD 10 is on sale right now for $95 (50% off) and will expire by the end of the day, so act fast.
At the lowest of the season, you can snag a pair of what is arguably the best truly wireless earbuds in the market: Apple's AirPods Pro. With active noise-cancellation, superb audio quality that hits the right notes in the lows, mids, and highs, and seamless integration with iPhones, the AirPods Pro make for an excellent holiday gift. It's currently discounted to $179 and Amazon promises a delivery before Christmas.