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You may have already seen Engadget posting reviews from our friends at The Wirecutter. Now, from time to time, we'll also be publishing their recommended deals on some of their top picks. Read on, and strike while the iron is hot -- some of these sales could expire mighty soon.
Honeywell HCM-350 Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier
Street price: $70; MSRP: $70; Deal price: $50
This deal matches the previous lowest price we've seen on the Honeywell HCM-350, and is the best price we've seen in quite some time. Coming in at $20 under the street price, it's a solid discount. This deal is only available in black.
The Honeywell HCM-350 is our top pick in our guide to the best humidifier. Tim Heffernan wrote, "The Honeywell's evaporative technology (as opposed to ultrasonic or warm mist), avoids problems common to the other methods, like overhumidification, pools of condensed water around the base, and white mineral dust building up on nearby surfaces. The HCM-350 Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier is easier to keep clean than nearly every other humidifier we've tested, because every part that touches water is free of electronic components and lacks the sharp angles that harbor buildup. And the HCM-350 is the only humidifier we've found that has a seamless, molded reservoir, which eliminates a problem common in inferior models: leaks. Evaporative humidifiers like this are not the most powerful type, but in less than two hours, the Honeywell reaches and maintains a comfortable level of humidity in a room up to about 400 square feet."
Fitbit Charge 2
Street price: $150; MSRP: $150; Deal price: $130
We've seen the Fitbit Charge 2 at $130 before, but the key to this deal is in using Visa Checkout. By using Visa Checkout, you can get $25 off on purchases over $100. That drops the price of this Fitbit Charge 2 down to $105 which is a new low price and an incredible deal. Make sure you sign up for a separate Visa Checkout account and that your credit card and address info is correct, then select it during the checkout process and you should see the discount automatically apply.
The Fitbit Charge 2 is our social support pick in our guide to the best fitness trackers. Amy Roberts wrote, "Fitbit has a lock on social support features thanks to its multiyear head start in building its user base. While its trackers aren't quite as accurate as other makers', it's hard to discount the motivation that comes with friendly competition. So if you have friends who already use Fitbit, there's a benefit to also getting one. The Charge 2, with its trim size, move alerts, and automatic activity tracking (they call it SmartTrack), is our pick for social support. However, heart-rate tracking is where most Fitbits fall short, including the Charge 2. In our tests, its readings were all over the place, so if your exercise program follows strict heart-rate zones, this Fitbit isn't for you. Also, the Charge 2 (like all Fitbits) is not fully waterproof and merely "sweat, rain and splash proof." So take it off when you shower or swim. Overall, it's a user-friendly device for people who prefer to stay in the Fitbit ecosystem, but our other picks are more capable if you're starting out on your own."
Canon EOS 80D EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM Kit Refurbished
Street price: $1,080 (new); MSRP: $1,250 (new); Deal price: $850
We posted the camera body alone at $800 new late last year, so to get the lens as well for just $50 more is an excellent bonus. While refurbished, the items in this bundle are covered by the standard one year Canon warranty. Shipping is free.
The Canon EOS 80D is our runner-up in our best midrange DSLR guide. Amadou Diallo wrote, "If you plan to shoot video on a regular basis, or if you already have several Canon lenses you don't want to replace, we recommend the Canon EOS 80D, which is a significant improvement over its predecessor (the EOS 70D, our previous runner-up). The image quality of this 24-megapixel DSLR isn't quite as stellar as that of our top pick."
UE Roll 2 Bluetooth Speaker
Street price: $100; MSRP: $100; Deal price: $69
This is a great deal on our top pick for portable Bluetooth speaker, just matching the previous low we've seen it at once before. We normally see this Bluetooth speaker only go on sale for $80, and at over $10 below that, this is a great deal on the UE Roll 2.
The UE Roll 2 is our top pick in our guide to the best portable Bluetooth speakers. Brent Butterworth wrote, "The original UE Roll was our unanimous pick for the best portable speaker when we tested 30 new models last year, and we feel just as strongly about its replacement, the UE Roll 2. Like the original, the UE Roll 2 sounds full, with smooth reproduction of everything from bass notes to cymbals, and it plays loud enough to fill a hotel room or a spot at the beach with sound. It's so watertight, it will survive being dunked 1 meter underwater for 30 minutes. Seven months of worldwide traveling with the original Roll have only confirmed our love of this design. The only real downside is that it lacks a speakerphone function."
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