Check out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of October 3rd. All items are highly rated, and dramatically discounted. Amazon has just announced one more compelling reason to consider a Prime membership — “Prime Reading”. As a Prime member, you now have unlimited access to over a thousand books, current issue magazines, comics, Kindle Singles, and more. With access from any device – including your phone, tablet, or Kindle – so you can read as much as you want, however you want, and whenever you want. Learn more about the new benefit and/or the other benefits of a Prime membership (free 2-day shipping, streaming movies & TV, unlimited music, photo storage, and more) at the Amazon Prime Home page. Prime memberships are $99/yr, but the 30-day free trial is typically where most people seem to start. This deal fits well with the discounts currently being offered on Kindle e-readers. For a limited time, Prime members get up to $50 off various models of Kindle (See: “Up To $50 off Various Amazon Kindle Models, Limited Time Discount for Prime Members Only – Deal Alert” @ Techconnect.com). Amazon Prime Free 30 Day Trial Membership Whether used for camping, trick or treating, or power outages, this lantern will provide up to 12 hours of bright omnidirectional LED lighting to see your surroundings. When the battery power of the lantern runs low, the brightness will dim to an energy saving mode to provide longer lasting illumination (up to 4 hours of low power usage). It’s lighter, brighter and more portable than most flashlights while still featuring the rugged durability to withstand the outdoors. The military grade exterior is water resistant for more practical use in a high range of environments. Ideal for children, the lantern needs no setup or prepping with fires and oil. The design provides full omnidirectional lighting for clear vision no matter where you may turn. The fold-out collapsible handles make for easier portability and hanging. This lantern averages 5 out of 5 stars on Amazon (read reviews) and the 4 pack’s list price of $59.99 has been reduced 67% to $19.99 ($5/lantern). Check it out on Amazon. Etekcity 4 Pack Portable Outdoor LED Camping Lantern with 12 AA Batteries (Black, Collapsible) Amazon has quietly released a good deal on its popular Kindle series of e-readers, but it’s available only to Prime Members, or anyone who has an active 30-day free trial. For a limited time, Kindle’s price sinks from $80 to $50, Kindle Paperwhite from $120 down to $90, the Kindle Voyage drops from $200 to just $150, and the worry-free Kindle for Kids Bundle is reduced from $125 to $100. Which dovetails with the new “Prime Reading” benefit they just announced (See: “Prime Members Now Get Unlimited Reading On Any Device, Amazon Announces – Deal Alert” @ Techconnect.com). Kindle discounts applied during checkout. All-New Kindle E-reader – Black, 6 Kindle Paperwhite E-reader – Black, 6″ High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi – Includes Special Offers Amazon Kindle Voyage The all new Amazon Echo Dot launch date is right around the corner: October 20th. Echo Dot is a hands-free, voice-controlled device that uses Alexa to play & control music (either on its own, or through a connected speaker/receiver), control smart home devices, provide information, read the news, set alarms, and more. If you’re looking to buy them as gifts, or for different homes or rooms, Amazon will throw in a free one ($50 value) when you buy 5, or two free ones when you buy 10 (a $100 value). 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Its typical list price of $100 has been reduced 40% to $60. See it now on Amazon. Weight Gurus Bluetooth Smart Connected Body Fat Scale with Large Backlit LCD, by Greater Goods (Black) Weighing in at just over a pound, the AUKEY Sountank is the ideal lightweight, water resistant companion speaker for your all your adventures. The dual 5 watt speaker drivers are powered by a 2600mAh rechargeable battery delivering up to 30 continuous hours of wireless audio. Utilizing the latest in Bluetooth audio with A2DP, improved connection stability, faster pairing, lower latency, and lower power consumption from connected devices when wirelessly streaming audio across distances up to 33ft. This speaker has a durable silicone casing providing a rugged layer of protection from daily wear and tear. This speaker recently received a 4 out of 5 star rating (read review). The Aukey’s list price of $54.99 has been reduced 27% to $39.99. (See it on Amazon) Aukey SK-M12 Outdoor Bluetooth speaker The Omron 10 series wireless blood pressure monitor averages 4.5 out of 5 stars on Amazon from over 2,600 customers (read reviews). With a regular list price of $99.99, this 35% off deal puts it at just $64.99. The bluetooth monitor is compatible with Omron’s free iOS and Android apps. It features multi-color indicator lights which show if your readings is in the normal (green) or hypertension (orange) range. BP level bar displays how your reading compares to normal home blood pressure levels. An Easy-Wrap ComFit Cuff inflates around your entire arm to avoid incorrect cuff positioning. It automatically takes 3 consecutive readings one minute apart and displays the average, following guidelines set by the American Heart Association. An easy-to-read display with extra-large digits & backlight make results easier to read. The unit stores 200 readings in device or 100 each for 2 users, and operates with an included AC Adapter or 4 AA batteries. See the discounted Omron 10 series bluetooth blood pressure monitor on Amazon now. These Amazon best-selling screen protectors from amFilm are…
