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Tech Deals: MacBook Air Discount, iPad Mini Alternative, and Xbox Controller Batteries

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Amazon is offering a $200 discount on nearly all M5 MacBook Air models, bringing prices down to $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch version. Separately, a review suggests that the Android-based Redmagic Astra 2 may be a superior small tablet compared to Apple's new iPad Mini with an OLED display. Additionally, Xbox controllers continue to utilize AA batteries due to specific design choices. AI

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RANK_REASON Cluster contains multiple distinct product-focused news items from different companies, none of which are frontier releases or significant industry shifts.

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Tech Deals: MacBook Air Discount, iPad Mini Alternative, and Xbox Controller Batteries

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The reason why your Xbox controller still uses AA batteries Xbox controllers use AA batteries, which may seem like an outdated way of powering a device, but the

    The reason why your Xbox controller still uses AA batteries Xbox controllers use AA batteries, which may seem like an outdated way of powering a device, but there are reasons for this intentional choice. https://www. engadget.com/2300298/reason-xb ox-controller-uses-aa-batteries/…

    LINKS engadget.com/…/reason-xbox-controller-use…
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Nearly Every M5 MacBook Air Now $200 Off on Amazon Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with matches of the best pos

    Nearly Every M5 MacBook Air Now $200 Off on Amazon Amazon is taking $200 off nearly every model of the M5 MacBook Air this weekend, with matches of the best post-hike prices we've ever seen on the computer. Prices now start at $1,099.99 for the 512GB 13-inch model and $… https://…

    LINKS macrumors.com/…/m5-macbook-air-200-off
  3. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I’ve been using Android’s iPad Mini OLED for months, and it’s the better tiny tablet Apple has just released a new iPad Mini with an OLED display and it looks g

    I’ve been using Android’s iPad Mini OLED for months, and it’s the better tiny tablet Apple has just released a new iPad Mini with an OLED display and it looks great, but I’ve spent the past few months with Android’s equivalent in the Redmagic Astra 2, and it’s well worth your att…

    LINKS 9to5google.com/…/android-ipad-mini-oled-r… 9to5google.com/…/android-bench-rankings-g…

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