Refurbished MacBooks, robot vacuums, 4K TVs, and more on sale

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By StackCommerceMashable Shopping2019-12-15 10:00:00 UTC

Still scrambling to find the perfect gift for your friend, brother, cousin, mother, or literally anyone else? You really can’t go wrong with a top-tier brand like Apple, Samsung, or VIZIO.

To save you the struggle of opening and closing tabs as you search for deals across the web, we’ve done some of the hard work for you. Here are tech gadgets like computers, TVs, drones, and more from popular brands that’ll please even the pickiest person on your holiday shopping list. Hey, and some are even on sale, so act fast. 

Computers, phones, and tablets

Rather than contributing to the ridiculous electronic waste problem in this country and dishing out mad dollars on the latest and greatest devices, do your part to reduce your carbon footprint by purchasing a refurbished computer, tablet, or phone. They are as good as new and your loved ones will love them all the same.

Here are some deals on pre-loved iPads, Chromebooks, MacBooks, and iPhones that’ll cover every budget. 

• A 64GB Apple iPhone X with a Super Retina HD display, face ID technology, portrait mode, auto HDR, 4K video recording, and Qi wireless charging capabilities – $699 (usually $799)

• A 9.7-inch Apple iPad Pro from 2016 with 256GB of storage and a powerful A9X processor – $565 (usually $899).

• A 13.3-inch MacBook Pro from 2012 that boasts a whopping 1TB of storage, an Intel Core i5 processor, 16GB of RAM, and seven hours of battery life – $699.99 (usually $999)

• A 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2015 with a stunning Retina display, 256GB of onboard storage, and a 2.2GHz Intel Core i7 processor, perfect for those working with high-level graphics – $1,199 (usually $1,999)

• A first-generation Apple iPad Mini with 7.9 inches of screen real estate, 16GB of storage, Bluetooth and GPS connectivity, and 10 hours of battery life – $84.99 (usually $329)

• A super-slim 11-inch MacBook Air from 2015 with 128GB of flash storage and a 1.6GHz Intel processor, for all the power, speed, and storage you need for working and playing on the go –$399.99 (usually $700)

• A 9.7-inch iPad Air from 2013 with 32GB of storage and a supremely thin and lightweight frame for easily working on the go – $189 (usually $829)

• A 9.7-inch Apple iPad 2 from 2011 with 16GB of storage and the ability to support your web browsing, streaming, and videography needs – $88.95 (usually $399)

• An all-in-one Apple iMac from 2011 with an Intel Core i3-2100 Dual-Core 3.1GHz CPU, 4GB of DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, and a 21.5-inch HD glossy widescreen display – $349 (usually $1,199)

• An 11.6-inch Samsung Chromebook with 16GB of onboard memory, the flexibility of the Chrome operating system, and enough power for browsing and streaming with ease – $99.99 (usually $599)

• An 11.6-inch Dell Chromebook 11 from 2014 with 16GB of onboard memory and a whopping 10-hour battery life – $104.99 (usually $299)

• An 11.6-inch Dell Chromebook 11 from 2014 with a lightweight build, 16GB of onboard memory, and an Intel Celeron Dual-Core processor – $99 (usually $159)

• An 11.6-inch touchscreen Acer Chromebook from 2018 that features a smooth Intel Celeron Quad-Core processor, 16GB of storage, 4GB of RAM, and the ability to rotate 360 degrees to become a tablet or a tent-shape display – $139.99 (usually $298.99)

• An 11-inch Acer touchscreen Chromebook with 16GB of storage, 4GB of RAM for multitasking, and a blazing 1.6GHz processor – $249 (usually $399)

Headphones and speakers

There’s nothing like a good holiday playlist (or anti-holiday playlist – whatever you’re into) to make the roughest of days a little brighter. But in order to crank up the tunes, your loved ones are going to need some stellar audio equipment. Look no further than these deals.

• A certified-refurbished VIZIO SB3651-E6 Soundbar that features crisp clear audio at any level, thanks to less than one percent total harmonic distortion – $149 (usually $169.99)

• The Sennheiser MOMENTUM 3 Wireless ANC Headphones, which feature outstanding noise cancellation and premium audio – $399.95

• The Sennheiser PXC 550 Over-Ear Bluetooth ANC Headphones, which are similar to the mega-expensive Bose 700 headphones and feature touch-sensitive trackpads that let you wag your finger to control music and answer calls – $249.95 (usually $349.95)

• The Sennheiser HD 4.40 BT Over-Ear Headphones, which feature noise-cancellation, high-fidelity sound, and a sleek, ergonomic design, making them perfect for travel – $89.95 (usually $99.95)

Robot vacuums

Some technology makes our lives more complicated, while some, like robot vacuums, can truly make our lives easier. Giving the gift of a robot vacuum is basically like presenting your loved one with a personal housekeeper, so they can sit back and binge the newest Netflix series while a robot does the dirty work.

• A Samsung POWERbot R7040 robot vacuum with EasyPass wheels, Visionary Mapping Plus, and FullView Sensor 2.0 to move over various surfaces smoothly – $215 (usually $368.99)

• An ECOVACS Deebot, which uses an app to schedule cleanings, block off regions of your home, and act as a personal cleaning assistant – $439.99 (usually $799)

TVs

Whether your friend or family member enjoys network TV, Netflix, and other streaming services, or live sports events, they’re guaranteed to like them more if they can watch them in ultra HD. Give the gift of clear, crisp movie-theater-like video with these smart TV deals.

• A 50-inch VIZIO E-Series™ 4K HDR Smart TV that lets you stream your favorite content seamlessly from apps like Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Spotify and more, and can be paired with smart home devices – $429.99 (usually $469.99)

• A 60-inch VIZIO SmartCast™ E-series Ultra HD TV that feels like a full-screen theater with HDR10 content support, 4K Ultra HD resolution, and superior picture performance with full-array XLED backlighting – $599.99 (usually $749.99)

• A 55-inch LG B8 Series OLED 4K HDR Smart TV, designed with richness and vibrancy, and built-in Google Assistant – $999.99 (usually $2,299.99)

Drones

Drones have been popular gifts over the past few years, but technology has improved tremendously in this past year alone. So even if your drone-loving friend is a frequent flyer, they’ll appreciate these new and improved models.

• A compact DJI Mavic Mini drone that packs stabilized 3-axis gimbal, sophisticated flight modes, cinematic 12MP images, and 2.7K Quad HD videos – $399

• A Ryze Tech Iron Man Edition drone from DJI that can be controlled via remote controller, VR headset, or smartphone, and features 720p resolution, electronic image stabilization, and a high-quality image processor – $129

• An educational land drone from DJI that offers a learning experience, an introduction into the world of robotics, and a whole lot of fun – $549