If you don’t buy the Google Pixel 9a today, you probably never should
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Tonight at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time, something changes. You quit getting $100 in Google Store credit if you buy the Google Pixel 9a via the Google Store. That’s pretty big, as the credit can pull off a big chunk of the price of the next budget Google phone you buy. Google’s Pixel 9a costs just $499 for its most affordable 128GB version, and you can bring its price down to as low as $99 with a good trade-in phone, all before you get the $100 in credits. It’s a really enticing offer that just ends in less than 12 hours.
The question becomes this: If you aren’t willing to buy the Google Pixel 9a today, when will you ever be willing to buy it? The answer is “probably never.” There will be another budget phone on your radar by the time you get around to it. So, if you really do want to buy the Google Pixel 9a, save $100 (effectively making the $499 just $399) and get up to $400 in trade-in credits, be sure to tap the button below. Or, keep reading for a refresher on why you wanted this phone in the first place.
Why you should buy the Google Pixel 9a
The Google Pixel 9a is the budget sibling of the Google Pixel 9 and Google Pixel 9 Pro, bringing a new generation of features and design to the Pixel phone while also maintaining an affordable price. As pointed out in our Google Pixel 9a review, the phone has a flat rear panel as a result of its recessed camera panel, giving it a unique look and feel. Its processor is the Google Tensor G4, bearing the same name you’ll find in the other Pixel 9 era phones, but it has 8GB of RAM as opposed to 12GB. If you’re used to budget-tier phones, this will feel fine and possibly even super fast for the activities you’re used to doing on the phone. Our reviewer played Asphalt Legends: Unite (and I’m clearly seeing some MtG: Arena, too) without difficulty.
Perhaps the key line of the review is as follows: “All-too-often the base phone gets a recommendation with the caveat you’d be wise to spend the extra to get the next model up, but that’s not the case with the Pixel 9a.” We find this to be a good phone, and not just the budget variation of a good phone.
If you’ve just remembered why you wanted the Google Pixel 9a in the first place, go ahead and tap the button below to begin your order. This is your last chance to take advantage of the great smartphone deal and likely the last day you’ll want to consider buying a Google Pixel 9a. This deal effectively takes the $499 phone’s price down by $100 via a credit, making it $399. Plus, if you trade in a good enough phone you could lower than number by up to $400 more. Alternatively, go check out more of the best budget phones to see what else you might want.
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Best Buy’s “Deal of the Day” brings you a mind-boggingly cheap Lenovo tablet
The last time we talked about the Lenovo Tab M9 was just last month, for another deal. The premise was pretty simple — a simple tablet that has the basics on lockdown is a good deal if you can get it under $100. At the time you could get the version with 64GB of storage for $94.
But this month, we have to take yet another look at the Lenovo Tab M9 because of a Best Buy “Deal of the Day” offer that drops the 32GB of storage version down to just $70. That’s 50% off of the usual $140. And while there’s less internal storage, this deal undoubtedly makes itself one of the best tablet deals you’ll find today. Tap the button below to get your $70 tablet. Alternatively, keep reading to see why this deal is so nice, but don’t wait too long because this deal will disappear by 1:00 AM EST.
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Why you should buy the Google Pixel 9
The Google Pixel 9 is one of the best Pixel phones yet, and average customers will probably prefer it to the Pro version for its more affordable price. In fact, the Google Pixel 9 has changed our minds about Pixel phones altogether for its fun magic editor features and high usability. As stated in our Google Pixel 9 review, the tactile haptics of this phone make it feel super responsive, while the great hardware of the phone (it has 12GB of RAM, for example) make it actually quite responsive. And the camera is so nice, you’ll have to check out the Pixel 9 photos we took yourself to believe it.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is $400 off, but only today
For fans of larger tablets, or those who need the extra screen real estate for their projects, don’t miss this chance to get the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra with a huge discount from Best Buy. The 256GB model, originally priced at $1,200, is on sale for only $800 following a $400 discount. This is one of the most attractive tablet deals we’ve recently seen, but you need to hurry if you want to take advantage of it because the sale will end today.
Why you should buy the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra was launched late last year, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is still a worthwhile purchase, primarily because of its stunning 14.6-inch display. The Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen features 2960 x 1848 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ support for razor-sharp details, amazing colors, and incredible brightness. It’s a fantastic display for working on multimedia projects and browsing social media, and it’s great for watching streaming shows with the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra’s top-tier speakers.
