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Ring Video Doorbell 2 down to $80 at Best Buy for 4th of July

By Bruce Brown Published July 3, 2020

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Perhaps it’s because Amazon Prime Day isn’t happening in July this year, but there is a huge uptick in the 4th of July Sales with heavily discounted prices. Best Buy’s 4th of July 2020 deals include the second-generation

Ring Video Doorbell

for just $80, a 20% savings from the normal $100 list price.

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Ring upgrades its popular second-generation Ring Video Doorbell with higher quality video than the original plus a raft of additional improvements. The Ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) records video in 1080 HD with a 155-degree horizontal and 90-degree vertical field of view plus improved night vision. Other upgrades include better motion detection with adjustable video privacy zones plus an audio privacy mode.

Dual power options mean you can mount Ring’s Video Doorbell pretty much anywhere you like. Choose to run the security device anywhere near your door with its internal rechargeable battery, or connect to existing home wiring, and you’ll never have to recharge the unit’s internal batteries. The Ring Video Doorbell comes with a mounting bracket with installation tools and hardware, plus a MicroUSB charging cable, user manual, and security sticker.

You can configure the video doorbell with the Ring app to send alerts to your smartphone whenever it detects motion and begins to record video. You can view live-action with the Video on Demand feature and talk with visitors, delivery or service people, or even an intruder with two-way talk via the app. Configure the device with Amazon Alexa, and you can view live video or stored video clips with any Alexa-compatible smart display. You can also use the two-way audio features with any Alexa-compatible smart speaker or display.

If you don’t see visitor video live, you can review video clips stored in the cloud for up to 60 days with an optional Ring Protect Plan subscription. The subscription is $3 per month for a single device or $10 each month per household if you have multiple Ring devices.

If you want the peace of mind that comes with being able to see, speak with, and record video of anyone who comes to your front door, the upgraded ring Video Doorbell (2nd Gen) is an excellent buy for just $80, discounted by $20 from $100 for Best Buy’s 4th of July 2020 Sale.

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This 97-inch TV has a $4,000 discount, and it still costs an arm and a leg

The LG 65-inch G2 4K OLED Smart TV against a white background.

For those who are willing to shell out a significant amount for OLED TV deals, check this out: The 97-inch LG G2 Series OLED 4K TV Gallery Edition is available from Best Buy at $4,000 off. You would think that with this discount, the TV's going to be affordable, but it only drops its price from $22,000 to $18,000. That's still a very expensive TV, but if you were already thinking about making this investment, you might as well enjoy the savings, so proceed with your purchase as soon as you can.

Why you should buy the 97-inch LG G2 Series OLED 4K TV Gallery Edition
The LG G2 Series OLED 4K TV Gallery Edition was in contention for the best TV of 2022, and two years later, it's still going to turn heads. The 97-inch screen is simply enormous, and you're going to need to consult our guide on what size TV to buy to make sure that you have the appropriate amount of space for it in your living room. The display offers 4K Ultra HD resolution for sharp details and vivid colors, and it's powered by LG's a9 Gen5 AI Processor 4K for the ability to automatically adjust settings for improved video and audio based on what you're watching. The OLED TV is also powered by LG's webOS, for access to all of the popular streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.

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Best Buy is knocking $70 off this 50-inch 4K TV

Insignia F30 TV on a TV stand in a living room.

If you're on a tighter budget and want to grab yourself a nice big TV, then you'll be happy to know that Best Buy is running a special deal on its Insignia TVs that will let you grab a 50-inch one for pretty cheap. While you could go for some of the best TVs on the market, they often cost thousands of dollars and will likely have features you aren't likely to use. On the other hand, this 50-inch Insignia TV deal is going to cost you only $230 at Best Buy instead of the usual $300, so you get yourself a rather massive 4K TV for a very solid price.

Why you should buy the Insignia 50-inch F30 Series 4K TV
While this 50-inch Insignia F30 Series may be on the more budget-oriented side, that doesn't mean it's missing some important features, such as HDR10, which provides you with a lot better contrast than a traditional TV. You also get the higher 60Hz refresh rate, where you'd usually find 50Hz on more budget-friendly options, and it does mean that it's perfect for gaming on a PS5 or Xbox Series X or Series S since most games on those consoles tend to be locked at 4K at 60Hz anyway.

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Best Buy’s $420 discount for this HP Envy 2-in-1 laptop ends today

The HP Envy x360 2-in-1 laptop on a white background.

If you're having trouble deciding between Prime Big Deal Days laptop deals and Prime Big Deal Days tablet deals for your next purchase, we're happy to report that the HP Envy x360 16 2-in-1 laptop will give you the very best of both worlds. It's also currently available at a steep $420 discount that slashes its price to only $680 at Best Buy right now (down from its original $1,100 price tag). But there's a catch -- since this offer is a part of Best Buy's 48-hour Flash Sale, you'll have to act fast before the sale event ends.

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