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Retailers are offering Prime Day discounts on docking stations designed to fit the current Mac Mini's chassis, adding USB-A ports, SD card slots, and SSD bays that the compact computer lacks natively. Tom's Hardware notes these bespoke docks won't fit older Mac Mini models with different chassis shapes, and that standard rectangular USB-C or Thunderbolt docks can offer similar functionality without the custom fit.
WIRED published a roundup of 24 Prime Day deals priced under $100, covering gadgets the outlet says it has tested and recommends throughout the year. Among the featured items is a 25,000-mAh power bank discounted to $96, a $39 reduction, which WIRED calls its favorite due to fast dual-device charging and retractable cables.
Amazon is currently discounting several SUIDEK external CD/DVD drives that double as multi-port hubs and storage docks. Models range from $28.79 to $39.99 and vary in extras, including a SATA 2.5-inch drive dock, an M.2 NVMe SSD dock, SD/TF card readers, and USB-A/USB-C hub ports. All models read and write CD and DVD media at up to 24X and 8X speeds respectively and support a wide range of Windows, Linux, and macOS versions.
Amazon is selling Anker's Nano 100W universal travel adapter for $63.99, down from its usual $79.99 price during the October Prime Day sale. The device includes two USB-C ports capable of up to 100W individually, an additional USB-C port, and a USB-A port, along with plug configurations for US, UK and EU outlets covering over 200 countries and regions.
Anker's compact 100W GaN charger with three ports is now available at Amazon for $45.99, down from $69.99. The device features two USB-C ports capable of delivering 100W each and a third lower-power port, along with a smart display showing real-time charging data. The deal is exclusive to Amazon Prime members and includes an 18-month warranty.
Corsair has reintroduced its 14.5-inch Xeneon Edge touchscreen monitor at a reduced price of $199, down from $249.99, with availability in all five color options, including two new additions. The device can be used as a standalone touchscreen, mounted magnetically on metal surfaces, or integrated into Corsair PC cases, offering versatile placement for desktop or inside a PC build.
Amazon has reduced the price of Razer’s 11-port USB-C travel dock from $129.99 to $69.99, a 47% discount. The compact device provides multiple ports including HDMI, Ethernet, USB, SD card readers, and supports up to 85W charging, making it suitable for both Windows and Mac users on the go.
Newegg has discounted the 16TB Seagate Expansion Desktop external drive by $100, reducing its price to $449.99. The drive, which likely contains a 5,400 RPM HDD such as Barracuda or IronWolf Pro, offers a cost-effective storage solution at approximately $0.02 per GB, though its speed is limited by the drive's rotational speed and interface. Users can remove the enclosure to install the drive internally, but this voids the warranty and may not improve performance significantly for modern gaming or high-speed applications.
A battery symbol next to a USB port signifies that it supports USB Power Delivery (USB PD), allowing it to supply higher power levels and charge connected devices. USB PD was introduced in 2012 and updated in 2021 to deliver up to 240W, enabling it to power high-end laptops and monitors. This marking helps users identify ports capable of faster charging and more demanding power transfer.
A technology explainer outlines how USB-C to HDMI adapters work, noting that video output depends on a USB-C port supporting DisplayPort Alternate Mode or Thunderbolt, a fully-featured cable capable of carrying video signals, and an adapter with a chip to convert the signal into HDMI. It notes that DisplayPort 1.4 supports up to 8K at 60Hz while DisplayPort 1.2 tops out at 4K at 60Hz, and that basic charging cables cannot transmit video at all.
Amazon has dropped the price of its Kindle Colorsoft 16GB e-reader to $189.99, down $100 from its $289.99 list price. The device uses a 7-inch color E-Ink display and offers 16GB of storage, USB-C charging and waterproofing.
RISION has released the Magic and Magic Pro thermal cameras, USB-C accessories that attach to smartphones or Windows laptops to display surface temperatures as a color-coded map. The devices are aimed at helping homeowners spot drafts, insulation gaps, uneven heating, and overheating electrical components, and are currently discounted as part of Prime Big Deals Day promotions.