We have a deal on Rethink Files, a universal file manager for all of your apps with one interface for files, apps, and storage anywhere on the cloud. With Rethink, you can have a 2TB secure cloud storage for all your digital tools including OneDrive, Slack, Outlook, Zoho Docs, and more, plus rich previews for over 100 different file types. A 3-year subscription to Rethink Files is $19 through our deal.
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Bryan Chaffin is the cofounder of The Mac Observer and currently serves as Afternoon Editor. He has contributed to MacAddict and MacFormat magazines, and co-authored the last two updates of iPad and iPad Pro for Dummies with Bob “Dr. Mac” LeVitus and Ed Baig. You can find out more about Bryan at his personal site, GeekTells, or find his Twitter link below.
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CaseBoy Gamecase Retro Gaming Case: $18.99
We have a deal on the CaseBoy Gamecase Retro Gaming Case, in black. This iPhone case has game controllers and its own display built into the back of the case. It also comes with 36 emulated classic games built in, including Tetris, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Brothers, Pac Man, and more. It’s just $18.99 through our deal.
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Portable Keychain Apple Watch Charger: $16.99
We have a deal on a Portable Keychain Apple Watch Charger. This charger is small enough for your keyring, and plugs into a USB port to get the power for charging your Apple Watch. It’s $16.99 through our deal.
This Smart Trainer Improves Your Posture in Just 2 Weeks: $89
We have a deal on Upright GO 2, a device and companion app designed to help you improve your posture. Essentially, you place the device directly on the skin of your upper back using the hypoallergenic adhesive strips that come in the box. It then buzzes when you’re slouching. Check out the promo video to see more about how it works. The Upright GO 2 is $89 through our deal.
Luxitude Tablet and Phone Holder Stand: $33.99
We have a deal on Luxitude, a tablet and smartphone holder and stand, combined. It features adjustable arms that fit most tablets and phones from 4″ to 11″. It rotates 360° for the best viewing, and has suction cups that make it easy to pop off and fold up to move from surface to surface. A padded holder protects the device from scratching, falling, or slipping. It’s $33.99 through our deal.
PaMu Slide Mini Bluetooth 5.0 Earphones: $59.99
We have a deal on a pair of PaMu Slide Mini Bluetooth 5.0 earphones. They offer Bluetooth 5.0 audio quality, up to 10 hours of talk time, and they’re designed to stay in your ears. They come with a charging case, and they’re rated IP6 water and sweat-resistant. These earphones are $59.99 through our deal.
MoneyWiz 3 Personal Finance: $19.99
We have a deal on MoneyWiz 3, a personal finance app for the Mac, with 4.4 stars out of 5 on the Mac App Store. You can enter transactions manually, import bank statements or connect to your bank for automatic updates. It also features budgets and its own cloud syncing service. This app is $19.99 through our deal, and it includes and license for the Standard Version (normally $49.99) that includes multi-device sync but excludes online banking access.
PDF Expert: $29.99
We have a deal on PDF Expert for Mac from Readdle. You can create and edit PDFs, work with large PDFs smoothly, and it allows you to annotate PDFs, merge them, and much more. This PDF editor also has a nice list of distinctions, including being 2015 App of the Year in the Mac App Store and Top Paid App in the Mac App Store. It’s $29.99 through our deal.
10-Foot MFi-Certified Braided Lightning Cables 3-Pack: $15
We have a deal on a 3-pack of 10-foot MFi-Certified braided Lightning cables. The sheathing is braided nylon, and they’re available in Black, White, Silver, Pink, and Gold. You’ll find an option for a 6-pack of cables in the deal listing, too. The 3-pack is $15 through our deal.
Apple Mac mini Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 8GB RAM 500GB - (Refurbished): $249.99
We have a deal on a refurbished Apple Mac mini Intel Core i5 2.3GHz 8GB RAM 500GB (Refurbished). It’s a great find for those who already own a mouse, keyboard, and display. It’s $249.99 through our deal.
Wishing You a Happy New Year in 2020!
With 2019 riding off in the sunset, The Mac Observer is taking off Wednesday off to catch our breath and get ready for 2020. We’ll be back with our regular daily new coverage, analysis, and podcasts on Thursday, January 2nd. We’ll also be on location at CES 2020 to bring you the latest on this year’s tech. Rest up, and get ready for another exciting year!
Rosetta Stone Lifetime Subscriptions: $151.20
We have a deal today on a lifetime subscription for Rosetta Stone, the language learning platform. The deal is for one language, and you’ll get lifetime access to it. I’m linking to the Spanish language version, but there’s a pulldown menu where you can pick any of the other languages supported. I’ve used Rosetta Stone, and I like they way this platform teaches. Our deal is for $189, but coupon code 20SAVE20 brings the price down to $151.20 at checkout.
Power Through Important Books and Interesting Topics in Just 12 Minutes Each:
We have a deal on a 12min Micro Book Premium Plan. This service makes short versions of longer books, and with this subscription, you’ll get 30 new titles every month designed to be read and digested in just 12 minutes so you can learn on the go. 1 year of 12min Micro Book Premium Plan is $19 through our deal.
Babbel Language Learning 1-Year Subscription (with 14 Languages): $119
This is your last chance on a 1-year subscription for Babbel Language Learning that gives you access to all 14 languages offered by Babbel. You’ll get to practice with 10-15 minute bite-sized lessons, and Babbel uses speech recognition technology to keep your pronunciation on point. And, it comes with 10,000 hours of online language education. 1 year through our deal is $119. There’s also a 2-year option available in the deal listing.
Syncwire UNBREAKcable MFi-Certified Lightning Cable: $10.99
Check out the Syncwire UNBREAKcable, an MFi-Certified Lightning cable bend-tested for 30,000 charging cycles. It features a TPE jacket exterior and tinplate-wrapped inner wires. And it’s $10.99 through our deal.
Happy Holidays from The Mac Observer!
It doesn’t matter if you’re into Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, Solstice, or any end-of-the-year holiday. The Mac Observer hopes this weekend is a wonderful time for you, and that you get to take a day or two off to relax. We’re taking (the rest of) Tuesday and Wednesday off, but we’ll be back on Thursday, December 26th, with iPhone, iPad, and Mac coverage, along with a fresh TMO Daily Observations episode, too.
CasVPN 1-Year Subscription: $9.99
We have a deal on CasVPN, a VPN that unblocks your favorite movies and TV shows with buffer-free UHD video streaming and unrestricted P2P File Sharing, all with unlimited downloads. 1 year is $9.99 through our deal.
Moskito Smartphone-Controlled Plane with Joystick (Pre-Order): $42.99
We have a deal on the Moskito, a smartphone-controlled plane. Use your thumb to control the speed, and tilt your phone to control the plane with the included joystick. And, you can fly even when it’s dark thanks to the special NIght flight mode. This device ships on January 31st, 2020, but you can pre-order it now for $42.99.
CleanShot: Capture Your Screen in a Superior Way: $10.62
We have a deal on CleanShot, a screengrab and recording app for your Mac. It helps you swiftly capture Mac’s screen without desktop icons in the background, annotate or blur specific parts, set a custom wallpaper for your screenshots, and lots more. It’s $12.50 through our deal, but coupon code MERRYSAVE15 brings the checkout price down to $10.62.
amplify Hi-Fi Wireless Headphone Amplifier: $60.35
We have a deal on the amplify Hi-Fi Wireless Headphone Amplifier. This device offers up to 12 hours of playback and supports current Bluetooth audio codecs such as LDAC, aptX HD, aptX, aptX Low Latency, AAC, and SBC. It’s $71 through our deal, but coupon code MERRYSAVE15 brings the checkout price down to $60.35. I’m linking to the black model, but there’s a silver option available in a pulldown menu in the deal listing.
Power Up 3 Devices at Once with this 8,000mAh Hyper Charging Power Pack: $21.24
We have a deal on the HyperCharger PRO V.2 All-in-One Charger, an 8,000mAh portable battery with built-in Lightning and micro-USB cables, plus a USB-C adapter for charging those devices. It also has a USB charging port for plugging in a third device at the same time. It’s $24.99 through our deal, but coupon code MERRYSAVE15 brings it down to $21.24 at checkout.
Last Chance for the 2020 Limited Edition Mac Bundle w/Parallels, iMazing, TextExpander, More: $48
You have one last chance at the 2020 Limited Edition Mac Bundle. This bundle has 13 Mac apps, including Parallels, iMazing, and TextExpander. You’ll also find PDF Expert, Windscribe VPN Pro, RapidWeaver 8, Disk Drill Pro, Aurora HDR 2019, and more. The 2020 Limited Edition Mac Bundle is $59.99 through our deal, but coupon code MACSAVE20 brings it down to $48. And the deal officially ends December 16th at 11:59 PM PST.
Monitor Your Eyesight Right at Home with This Automated Vision Tracking Device: $50.99
We have a deal on EyeQue VisionCheck, an MIT patented refractometer that allows you to test your eyes at home, get EyeGlass Numbers, and use them to order eyeglasses online. It works with an app on your iPhone or Android device. EyeQue VisionCheck is $59.99 through our deal, but coupon code MERRYSAVE15 brings the checkout price down to $50.99.
SlimJuicer 4,500mAh Wireless Charging Case for iPhone 11/Pro/Max: $21.25
We have a deal on the SlimJuicer 4,500mAh Wireless Charging Case for iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. It’s a charging case with built-in Qi charging, meaning your iPhone charges from the case wirelessly, and the case can also charge through a Chi charger, or through a Lightning cable. It’s $24.99 through our deal, but coupon code MERRYSAVE15 brings it down to $21.25 at checkout. The deal link goes directly to the iPhone 11 model. There’s a pulldown menu if you want to get one for either pro model, and the coupon code works on all three models.