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Amazon Devices Are Already On Mega Sale Even Though It's Not Prime Day

by Gina Vaynshteyn
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While Amazon has kept things pretty hush-hush about Prime Day in October 2020, it’s no secret that this year’s big sale falls on June 21-22, 2021. Last year, before the official shopping spree began, they quietly discounted 38 early. Devices like the Echo Dot, Fire HD 10, and Ring went on sale early like some kind of prelude to Prime Day.

Will they do it again this year? No one knows. But keep an eye on this page because we’ll keep it current with up-to-the-minute sales information so you can score the biggest discounts!

Editor’s note: The deals below are not updated yet for Prime Day 2021, but stay tuned — and bookmark this page — for the very best deals on June 21-22!

Why did Amazon Prime Day get delayed last year?

In late July, Amazon announced that Prime Day was definitely getting delayed, per The Verge. Prime Day was ultimately delayed due to COVID-19. Amazon most likely didn’t have the capacity to carry out Prime Day while also keeping their employees safe. Plus, everyone turned to Amazon when staples like toilet paper started running out at Target and grocery stores, overwhelming Amazon warehouses. An Amazon spokesperson told The Verge, “This year we’ll be holding Prime Day later than usual, while ensuring the safety of our employees and supporting our customers and selling partners.”

When is Amazon Prime Day 2021?

Monday and Tuesday, June 21-22, 2021. Mark your calendars — and bookmark this page!

Kindle

Editor’s note: The Kindle is actually $69.99 (not $89.99). Now’s the perfect time to get yourself a Kindle. A lot of libraries are still closed down (or are functioning at partial capacity), you’re home more than ever and finally have time to dig into your TBR list, and once you *do* get to travel again, Kindles are a godsend. I personally have this Kindle version with a built-in front light, and it makes it possible to read in the dark (the older version didn’t have this, and I heard it was a pain). With Kindles, you get new releases for much cheaper, and you can also use the Kindle to check out library books (for free). Get it now while it’s $20 cheaper.

$89.99
Echo Dot (3rd Gen)

With almost 455,00 ratings and 4.7 out of 5 stars, the Echo Dot has proven itself to be a “smart house” essential. Ask it to play music, turn on lights, adjust the thermometer, call people without picking up your phone — the options are endless. If you’ve ever hesitated because of the price, now’s the time to get one.

$29.99
Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet

With your kids probably staying home yet another semester, why not make life a little bit easier and get them tablets they can use for school *and* for entertainment (while you get some much-needed alone time — nobody is judging, certainly not me). The storage on this thing is unbelievable (32/64 GB, depending on what you need), it comes with a 3 GB ram, and its 12-hour battery life means you’re not scrambling to keep it charged at all times. Plus, you can get it in five different colors. Woot!

$54.99
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Smart Speaker and Clock

If you need an Echo that will always display the time, this Echo Dot is similar to the one we show above, but it has the time visible. It all just depends on what you prefer and need out of a smart tool. This too, is on mega sale.

$42.61
Toshiba 32-inch Smart HD TV

Use this smart TV to stream from Netflix, Disney+, Hulu — you name it. Unlike the old smart TV you have (just me?) this one is incredibly easy to use, (aka, you’re not struggling to toggle back and forth between regular TV and you streaming platforms). If you’ve been thinking about getting a new TV, now’s the time.

$129.99
Echo Show 8

This is the perfect device to have in your kitchen while you’re trying to follow a recipe, or catch up with your parents who haven’t seen in what seems like 5,000 years because of the pandemic. It offers seamless communication, entertainment (you can connect with streaming platforms like Hulu, so you can watch Padma Lakshmi’s Taste the Nation while you cook up some stir fry, ask Alexa to show you what’s going on with your security cameras, dim the lights, control the thermostat, and much more).

$59.99

Like we said, we’ll be watching Amazon Prime Day (and deals) like a hawk (collectively speaking), so maybe bookmark the rest of our Amazon Prime Day coverage. 😉

SHOP THE STORY

Kindle

If your college student is a big-time reader, gifting them a Kindle gives them access to unlimited books at a (usually) cheaper price, *and* they can avoid going to the library during this time. (We love libraries, but we know that many are temporarily closed, especially those on college campuses). There’s also less of a risk sharing germs when you have a Kindle versus checking out books. Kindles are easy to use, and the latest version has a built-in light so you can read in the dark while your roommates are sleeping.

$89.99
Echo Dot (3rd Gen)

With almost 455,00 ratings and 4.7 out of 5 stars, the Echo Dot has proven itself to be a “smart house” essential. Ask it to play music, turn on lights, adjust the thermometer, call people without picking up your phone — the options are endless. If you’ve ever hesitated because of the price, now’s the time to get one.

$29.99
Fire HD 8 Plus Tablet

With your kids probably staying home yet another semester, why not make life a little bit easier and get them tablets they can use for school *and* for entertainment (while you get some much-needed alone time — nobody is judging, certainly not me). The storage on this thing is unbelievable (32/64 GB, depending on what you need), it comes with a 3 GB ram, and its 12-hour battery life means you’re not scrambling to keep it charged at all times. Plus, you can get it in five different colors. Woot!

$54.99
Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Smart Speaker and Clock

If you need an Echo that will always display the time, this Echo Dot is similar to the one we show above, but it has the time visible. It all just depends on what you prefer and need out of a smart tool. This too, is on mega sale.

$42.61
Toshiba 32-inch Smart HD TV

Use this smart TV to stream from Netflix, Disney+, Hulu — you name it. Unlike the old smart TV you have (just me?) this one is incredibly easy to use, (aka, you’re not struggling to toggle back and forth between regular TV and you streaming platforms). If you’ve been thinking about getting a new TV, now’s the time.

$129.99
Echo Show 8

This is the perfect device to have in your kitchen while you’re trying to follow a recipe, or catch up with your parents who haven’t seen in what seems like 5,000 years because of the pandemic. It offers seamless communication, entertainment (you can connect with streaming platforms like Hulu, so you can watch Padma Lakshmi’s Taste the Nation while you cook up some stir fry, ask Alexa to show you what’s going on with your security cameras, dim the lights, control the thermostat, and much more).

$59.99

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