Deal picks for Thursday, November 12
6 deals, 5 still live. Written .
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A short list from the deals on this site that day: what each thing is, who it suits and what to know before you buy. We don't test products, so these are not reviews. How we pick
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1 Apparel & Shoes
Casio Men's G-Shock DW9052-1V Shock Resistant Black Resin Sport Watch
A plain black G-Shock with 200-meter water resistance, for anyone who wants a watch they never have to think about.
$44.94Shop on AmazonLowest price we've postedPrice as ofThe DW9052 is one of Casio's simplest G-Shocks: a shock-resistant resin case and band, 200-meter water resistance, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a 24-hour countdown timer, an alarm and an electro-luminescent backlight. It runs on a CR2016 coin cell that Casio puts at about two years. The case is 48.5 by 43 mm and weighs 59 grams, a little smaller and lighter than the DW6900.
It suits work, sport, swimming and travel, and anyone who wants one watch for all of it. Skip it if you want a watch that never needs a battery: Casio's GWM5610 runs on solar power.
Worth knowing It needs a new coin cell about every two years, by Casio's figure, and the spec list is the basics: no second time zone or world time.
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2 Tech & Electronics
Philips Hue White & Color Ambiance A19 Smart Bulb Starter Kit w/ Bridge & 2 60W Bulbs
Two Philips Hue color bulbs and the Hue Bridge that runs them, the usual way to start a Hue setup.
$49.99Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThis kit is two A19 bulbs for ordinary E26 lamps plus the Hue Bridge. Each bulb gives up to 806 lumens, which Philips calls a 60-watt equivalent, and covers white light from warm 2000K to cool 6500K as well as colors. The Bridge plugs into the router, runs up to 50 lights and 12 accessories, and is what connects the bulbs to Alexa, Google Assistant and Apple Home.
It suits someone starting with smart lights who expects to add more rooms later, since the Bridge is the part every later bulb uses. If you only want one lamp to change color, the bulbs also work over Bluetooth from the phone and the Bridge is more than you need.
Worth knowing This is the standard Bridge, not the newer Bridge Pro, which Philips says runs 150+ lights and adds MotionAware. Two bulbs is a small start.
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3 Home & Kitchen
Rachael Ray Cucina Hard-Anodized Nonstick Frying Pan, 14-Inch
A 14-inch nonstick frying pan with a helper handle, sized to cook for a crowd in one batch.
$25.99Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThis is the big frying pan of Rachael Ray's Cucina line: hard-anodized aluminum with a nonstick interior, riveted stainless handles wrapped in silicone, and a short second handle on the far side so a full pan is easier to lift. Rachael Ray lists it as dishwasher safe and oven safe to 400°F.
It suits anyone who cooks for a family and is tired of frying in two rounds: a full batch of pancakes, a tray's worth of chicken thighs, a big stir-fry. For one or two people a 10- or 12-inch pan is easier to handle and store.
Worth knowing Rachael Ray's page does not list it for induction cooktops. At 14 inches across, check that it fits your cabinet and your largest burner.
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4 Tech & Electronics
Shure MV7+ USB-C & XLR Podcast Dynamic Microphone - White
A podcast microphone with both USB-C and XLR, for recording speech on a computer now and through an interface later.
$225.00See it on AmazonThis deal has endedPrice as ofThe MV7+ is Shure's refreshed MV7, styled after its SM7B. It has USB-C and XLR outputs, so it plugs straight into a computer today and into a mixer or audio interface later, plus a headphone jack to listen as you record. Shure lists a real-time denoiser, an auto level mode that adjusts gain to your distance and volume, a digital pop filter, and an LED touch panel that doubles as a level meter and mutes with a tap. Settings live in Shure's free MOTIV Mix app.
It suits podcasters, streamers and anyone recording voice at a desk. If you plan to use XLR only, Shure's MV7X is the XLR-only model without the USB side or the software.
Worth knowing Shure's box list is the mic and a USB-C cable: no stand and no XLR cable. This deal is the white one.
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A pen-sized cordless Dremel that charges over USB-C, for crafts, engraving, sharpening and small repairs.
$59.00Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe 8150 is Dremel's compact brushless rotary tool: 8.27 inches long and 14.1 ounces, with an 8V 2.0Ah battery that charges from a USB-C cable, a battery gauge, and a dimmable LED ring in the nose that lights the spot you are working on. Speed runs from 5,000 to 30,000 RPM and it takes ordinary Dremel bits. This kit has 20 accessories: carving bits, cut-off wheels, sanding bands and a grinding stone.
It suits hobby work, engraving, sharpening and quick fixes around the house, and anyone who finds a full-size rotary tool clumsy in the hand. For long cutting or grinding sessions a corded tool keeps going where a small battery has to stop and recharge.
Worth knowing The kit comes with a USB-C cord but no wall charger. An 8V tool is for detail work, not heavy cutting.
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A 40-liter battery-powered cooler that chills or freezes without ice, with two batteries, for car camping and long road trips.
$699.99Shop on AmazonPrice as ofThe EverFrost 2 40L holds 42 quarts and cools anywhere from -4°F to 68°F, so it works as a fridge or a freezer, with no ice. This bundle has two 288Wh LFP batteries; Anker states about 52 hours on one and 4.3 days on both, measured empty in Eco mode at 77°F. It charges from a wall outlet, a car socket, USB-C or a 100W solar panel, rolls on 6-inch wheels with a pull handle, and has app control.
It suits car campers, overlanders and families on long drives who are tired of draining meltwater. Anker lists dual-zone cooling, a fridge side and a freezer side, only on the larger 58L model.
Worth knowing The run times are Anker's, for an empty cooler in Eco mode: a full load on a hot day uses more. It is a large box to lift in and out of a car.
