The best Memorial Day sales of 2019 – CNET

TCL 6 Series 65R615 65-inch Roku TV: $700 (save $270)

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One of the standouts of Best Buy’s Memorial Day Weekend Sale, this top-rated TCL TV has never been cheaper. Indeed, it was priced at $1,000 when CNET’s David Katzmaier called it “the best picture quality for the money, period.” It’s occasionally been on sale for $800, but never $700.

Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker: $150 (save $100)

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It may not be a smart speaker but Marshall’s retro brown-leather box is definitely smart-looking — and possibly a perfect Father’s Day gift for Dad, should you be in the market. Although CNET hasn’t reviewed it, the Stanmore has positively glowing ratings elsewhere, from buyers and reviewers alike.

FightCamp Gym at-home boxing studio: $945 (save $150)

You know the whole Peloton bike thing with the video classes and real-time performance metrics? FightCamp Gym is kind of like that, with streaming, instructor-led kickboxing classes that play on your TV. The kit includes a full-height punching bag, gloves, wraps, a mat and special sensors to track your punches. Looks like a total blast, and it’s $150 off (starting May 24) with promo code MEMORIALDAY.

SimpliSafe home-security system: Save 20% and get a free security camera

Starting on Memorial Day proper, SimpliSafe will offer 20% off all home-security systems, which start at $230 — and you’ll get a free security camera (a $99 value) to boot. Click the link below to find out why SimpliSafe ranks as our favorite DIY home-security solution.

Save 75% on ThinkGeek clearance items

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You’ll have to wait till Monday for this one, but ThinkGeek’s sale is definitely worth a look. You’ll save a whopping 75% on all clearance items when you apply promo code DOORBUSTER at checkout.

Abode home-security starter kit and two free sensors: $289 (save $100)

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DIY home-security solutions come in all shapes and sizes. Abode’s earned high marks from CNET’s Meg Wollerton for offering everything you need to get started — and the company’s Memorial Day sale not only lops $100 off the Starter Kit and 1-year Secure Plan (which includes professional monitoring), but also adds two free mini window/door sensors to the mix. Discounts are available on other configurations and kits as well.

Save up to 50% on Lenovo ThinkPad laptops

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Between now and Memorial Day, Lenovo is running daily doorbusters on laptops, tablets, desktops and more. For example, today the ThinkPad X1 Carbon fifth-gen is on sale for $849 (regularly $1,679), and on Memorial Day (May 27) the ThinkPad X1 Yoga will drop to $787 (regularly $1,574).

Xbox One X Player Unknown Battlegrounds bundle: $299.70 (save $166)

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One of the standout deals in Google Express’ Memorial Day sale (click the link below for a current list of deals; this one should be at the top), the Xbox One X — sold by Antonline — drops below $300 when you add it to your cart and use code MEMORIAL10 at checkout.

Simmons Beautyrest Recharge Ashaway 11-inch plush queen mattress with free adjustable base: $699 (save $200)

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I’m not sure why, but Memorial Day brings out the mattress sales. If you want to save big but don’t like the idea of a mail-order bed, see if there’s a MattressFirm store near you. That way you can lie (down) before you buy. The Beautyrest Recharge is $200 off for the queen size and $300 off the king. Use promo code elevate to score a free adjustable base — which itself is worth up to $699!

Toshiba 50-inch 4K Ultra HD Fire TV: $300 (save $80)

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Some TV buyers are uncomfortable with lesser-known brands like HiSense, Sceptre and TCL, but those are where you find the deepest discounts, right? Not necessarily: Here’s a 50-inch Toshiba — with Amazon’s venerable Fire TV baked in — priced on par with the no-names.