Amazon deal of the day with discounts on microSD cards, SSDs and more storage

07/01/2020 USA


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Ars Technica

Today’s Dealmaster is led by an Amazon Gold Box sale on SanDisk and WD storage products. Discounts cover various microSD cards, SD cards, flash drives, and portable hard drives, among other devices.

Highlights include the 128GB version of the SanDisk microSDXC card for the Nintendo Switch, a fast and reliable microSD card that we recommend in our guide to the best Nintendo Switch accessories, up to $ 22.35. This isn’t the lowest price we’ve seen, but it’s a nice drop from its usual $ 28 and the cheapest this model has been since it came out for $ 20 on Black Friday. If you’re more concerned with storage space than performance, the 400GB SanDisk Ultra is a slower card but offers a much lower cost-per-GB ratio for devices like the Switch. It’s currently down to $ 48 from its usual $ 60. Elsewhere, the SanDisk Extreme is a durable portable SSD we’ve tested and recommended before – its 1TB model has dropped to $ 136 from a typical price of around $ 170. Meanwhile, the company’s iXpand Flash Drive Go is a handy flash drive with a Lightning connector that takes about $ 10 off its regular rate. There are plenty more deals beyond that, but just be aware that like all Gold Box sales, deals are available only for today.

If you don’t need more storage space, we’ve got new lows in Amazon’s excellent Razer Viper gaming mouse and Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet too, great prices from Steam’s Summer Sale, deals on Anker USB-C cables and much more. Take a look for yourself below.

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Top 10 deals of the day

  • SanDisk microSDXC card for Nintendo Switch (128GB) microSDXC card – UHS-I, U3, V30 for $ 22.35 on Amazon (normally $ 27).
  • SanDisk Extreme Pro SDXC Card (64GB) – UHS-I, U3, V30 for $ 15.99 on Amazon (normally $ 20).
  • SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive Go (128 GB) Lightning Flash Drive for iPhone and iPad for $ 35.99 on Amazon (normally $ 45).
  • SanDisk Extreme Portable External SSD (1TB) – USB-C, USB 3.1 for $ 135.79 on Amazon (usually $ 170).
  • Apple Watch Series 3 (38mm) smart watch for $ 169 on Amazon (normally $ 185).
  • Razer Viper Wired Gaming Mouse for $ 49.99 on Amazon (normally $ 65).
  • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop: Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $ 799.99 on Lenovo (use code: More clear – normally $ 1,050).
  • Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition (32GB) tablet for $ 149.99 on Amazon (usually $ 200).
  • Anker PowerExpand + 7-in-1 USB-C hub – 85W USB-C PD, USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI (4K @ 30Hz), microSD, SD for $ 26.99 on Amazon (10% coupon clip and use the code: AKUSBC46 – normally $ 40).
  • Persona 5 Royal – Steel Book Edition (PS4) for $ 39.99 on GameStop (usually $ 60).
SanDisk microSD card for Nintendo Switch.
Enlarge / / SanDisk microSD card for Nintendo Switch.

Jeff Dunn

Amazon Gold Box storage deals

The SanDisk Extreme portable SSD next to an iPhone XR.
Enlarge / / The SanDisk Extreme portable SSD next to an iPhone XR.

Valentina Palladino

Laptop and Desktop Deals

  • Lenovo ThinkPad T490 laptop: Intel Core i5-8265U, 14-inch 1080p, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD for $ 799.99 on Lenovo (use code: More clear – normally $ 1,050).
  • Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Mini Desktop PC – Intel Core i5-8265U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD for $ 399 on Lenovo (use code: HOTNANODEAL – normally $ 600).
  • Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i7-9750H, 15.6 inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti for $ 1,099.99 on Amazon (typically $ 1,500).
  • Razer Blade 15 Gaming Laptop: Intel Core i7-9750H, 15.6 inch 1080p 144Hz, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, GeForce RTX 2060 for $ 1,699.99 on Amazon (normally $ 1,865).
  • Apple MacBook Air (2020) Laptop: Intel Core i5-1030NG7 1.1GHz, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Magic Keyboard for $ 1,199.99 on Amazon (typically $ 1,270).
  • Apple MacBook Air (2020) laptop: 1.1GHz Intel Core i3-1000NG4, 13.3-inch 2560×1600, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, Magic Keyboard for $ 899.99 on Amazon (typically $ 970).
  • Apple Back to School Sale: Apple AirPods Wireless Headphones free with select Mac or iPad purchases (to be eligible, you must be a Higher Education student, parent of Higher Education student, or K-12 school employee).
  • AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core / 16-Wire Desktop Processor + Wraith Prism LED Cooler For $ 273.47 on Amazon (normally $ 295).
  • WD My Passport Portable External Hard Drive (5TB) for $ 99.99 on Amazon (normally $ 115).
  • Razer Viper Wired Gaming Mouse for $ 49.99 on Amazon (normally $ 65).
The Razer Viper gaming mouse.
Enlarge / / The Razer Viper gaming mouse.

Jeff Dunn

Video Game Deals

  • Persona 5 Royal – Steel Book Edition (PS4) for $ 39.99 on GameStop (usually $ 60).
  • Metal Gear Solid V: the ultimate experience (PS4) for $ 14.99 on Amazon (normally $ 20).
  • Yakuza 0 (PS4) for $ 14.99 on Amazon (normally $ 20).
  • Nioh 2 (PS4) for $ 36.99 on Amazon (normally $ 50).
  • Mega man 11 (PS4) for $ 14.99 on Amazon (normally $ 20).
  • Tekken 7 (PS4) for $ 14.99 on Amazon (normally $ 20).
  • Control (PS4, digital) for $ 19.79 at PlayStation Store (normally $ 30).
  • The outer worlds (XB1) for $ 29.99 on Amazon (normally $ 35).
  • Xbox Live Gold only: Stardew valley (XB1) for $ 10.49 on Amazon (usually $ 15).
  • Burnout Paradise Remastered (Change) to $ 42.88 on Amazon (normally $ 50).
  • Dragon Ball FighterZ (Change) to $ 19.99 on Amazon (normally $ 30).
  • Cuphead (PC, digital) for $ 14.99 on Amazon (normally $ 20).
  • Sleeping Dogs: Ultimate Edition (PC, digital) for $ 3 on Amazon (normally $ 20).
  • Half-Life: Alyx (PC, digital) for $ 44.99 on Steam (requires VR headsets, typically $ 60).
  • Outdoor wilds (PC, digital) for $ 16.65 on Steam (normally $ 25).
  • Doom Eternal (PC, digital) for $ 29.99 on Steam (usually $ 60).
  • Halo: The Master Chief Collection (PC, digital) for $ 31.99 on Steam (normally $ 40).
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain (PC, digital) for $ 5.99 on Steam (usually $ 20).
  • Light blue (PC, digital) for $ 9.99 on Steam (usually $ 20).
  • Titanfall 2 (PC, digital) for $ 9.89 on Steam (usually $ 20).
  • Make an order: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla (PS4, XB1) for $ 49.94 on Amazon (usually $ 60).
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Electronics Offers

The Apple Watch Series 3 is a couple of years old, but it's become a nice budget option and will get Apple's watchOS 7 update later this year.
Enlarge / / The Apple Watch Series 3 is a couple of years old, but it’s become a nice budget option and will get Apple’s watchOS 7 update later this year.

Accessories and various offers

  • Brydge 10.2 keyboard for 10.2-inch Apple iPad for $ 99.95 on Amazon ($ 30 coupon clip – normally $ 130).
  • Anker PowerLine III (3 ft.) USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable for $ 7.99 on Amazon (use code: AKCTCPL352 – normally $ 16).
  • Anker PowerLine III (6 ft.) USB-C to USB-C 2.0 Cable for $ 9.99 on Amazon (use code: AKCTCPL353 – normally $ 18).
  • Anker PowerLine (3 ft.) USB-C to USB-C Gen 3.1 Cable for $ 8.99 on Amazon (use code: 0S2GVA7N – normally $ 12).
  • Anker PowerLine II 3-in-1 USB Cable – USB-C, microUSB, Lightning for $ 10.99 on Amazon (use code: ANKER8436 – normally $ 18).
  • Anker PowerExpand + 7-in-1 USB-C hub – 85W USB-C PD, USB-C, 2x USB 3.0, HDMI (4K @ 30Hz), microSD, SD for $ 26.99 on Amazon (10% coupon clip and use the code: AKUSBC46 – normally $ 40).
  • Anker PowerCore III Fusion 5K USB-C wall charger + portable battery – 18W USB-C PD, USB-A, 5,000mAh for $ 29.99 on Amazon (normally $ 40).
  • Anker PowerWave 7.5 Stand Qi Wireless Charging Stand – 10W Galaxy / 7.5W iPhone + AC Adapter for $ 32.99 on Amazon (34% coupon clip – normally $ 49).
  • Aukey PB-Y13 USB-C Portable Battery – 18W USB-C PD, 2x USB-A, QC 3.0, 10,000mAh / 37Wh for $ 18.89 on Amazon (use code: WD3S7ONL – normally $ 30).
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