Apple’s M1 Mac Mini is now $149 off ahead of its March 8th event

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There are rumors of a new, higher-end Mac Mini. We will find out one way or another soon. The current M1 Mac Mini with 512GB of storage costs $799.99 at Amazon. The discounted price is reflected at the checkout. This model comes with a lot of storage and a lot of RAM, and it's the same price as it was on Cyber Monday.

The M1 Mac Mini is still an excellent, low-cost desktop PC that over-performs its price tag. Its excellent capabilities are limited by the fact that there are only two USB-C ports. There is a pair ofUSB-A ports to help flesh things out, but you may want to budget for a hub for a few more ports and an SD card slot. You will need to provide your own monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Read the review.

The most affordable Mac computer is powered by a custom M1 chip. The base model comes with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, but can be configured with up to 16 and 2 terabytes of storage.

If you are in the market for a Chromebooks, you can get one for discounted in two configurations. Amazon has a step-up model with 128 gigabytes of storage and 8 gigabytes of RAM for $549, which is about $150 off, while Best Buy has the entry-level model with 64 gigabytes of storage and 4 gigabytes of RAM for $299. It seems like doubling the storage and RAM is a smart move for people who want more power.

The red paint job on the Chromebook 2 makes it stand out. It doesn't just look like there is a party going on, as the Chromebook 2 has great battery life combined with an exceptional screen. Its sometimes-sluggish Core i3 processor is the biggest flaw. Even without a more powerful chip, it still earned us our pick for the best mid-range Chromebook. Lower prices make it more appealing. Read the review.

Microsoft's Modern Webcam is a great affordableWebcam that was made for Windows 10 or 11 users, and it is currently discounted to $45.98 at Amazon. The lowest price we have ever seen is just a few bucks off. This Microsoft webcam has good image quality with high definition, for an accurate representation of your face in most lighting settings.

It has a sliding privacy cover so you can see who is looking at you, and it takes up just a tiny footprint atop your monitor, if you prefer. It's at home with Windows devices, but it has limited compatibility with macOS. It's one of our favorites under $100 and if you want to learn more, see why.

The Modern Webcam can record at 30 frames per second. It has a 78 degree field of view and a built in privacy option. The microphone is not turned on by default.

• $46 at Amazon
• $50 at Microsoft Store

Apple's older iPad Pro from 2020 may lack the M1 processor of its current model, but it still has plenty of headroom for great performance. The silver version of the 2020 iPad Pro with 128GB of storage and wi-fi support is on sale for $829.99, down from the previous price of $949. The original selling price was $1,299. If you need more storage, you can get the 256GB model for just $8799.99.

If you want to use an Apple Pencil or Smart Keyboard with your iPad, these big-screened iPads are ideal. It never hurts to have a bigger screen to kick back and watch some movies or TV shows. Read the review.

A 120Hz refresh rate display, 4K rendering for video editing apps, and enhanced augmented reality performance are included in the Apple tablet from 2020. The newer M1 processor is not included.

Psst... I heard a rumor there are more deals to be had:

• The Samsung EVO Select 256GB microSD card is $27.99 ($12 off) at Amazon. You’ll need one of these if you want to add storage to your Switch, compatible laptop, or Steam Deck.
• Amazon has Bose headphones and earbuds up to 15 percent off today, including the QuietComfort 45 for $279 ($50 off) and the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 for $329 (also $50 off).
• You can save even more on the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 by going with a refurbished model from Bose’s eBay store, where the 700 is $219 ($160 off) when you use code REFURB15. Read our review of the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 here.
• The 2021 version of the Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 laptop is $1,899 ($300 off) at Best Buy for its deal of the day. This configuration has a Ryzen 9 5900HS processor, an RTX 3080 GPU, 16GB of RAM, and a 1TB SSD. The new G15 with a webcam is coming soon, but just like the new G14 model, it’s coming in at a steeper price. Read our review.
• Apple’s silicone case with MagSafe for the iPhone 13 in black is $26 ($23 off) at Amazon.

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