Summer is so close we can almost smell the suntan lotion and burnt hot dogs. Today's Dealmaster has the usual office fare—including a great deal on Lenovo's gold-standard business-class ThinkPad X1 Carbon series, including the Gen 11 model with Intel's 13th Gen processor—but also a few picks for relaxing and travel. That includes a great price on Sony's highly rated WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones, as well as Microsoft's Surface Pro 9 tablet.

Featured deals

• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 laptop starting at $1,598 with THINKVICW1 coupon (was $2,619) at Lenovo
• Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 laptop for $1,804 with THKNKMEMDEALS coupon (was $3,609) at Lenovo

Headphones

• Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones for $348 (was $400) at Amazon
• Sony WH-1000XM4 noise-canceling headphones for $278 (was $350) at Amazon | $280 at Best Buy
• Sony LinkBud S noise-canceling earbuds for $150 (was $200) at Amazon | $150 at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) for $200 (was $250) at Best Buy

Desktop and laptop PCs

• Microsoft Surface Pro 9 with Core i5 and Signature Keyboard bundle for $1,000 (was $1,280) at Best Buy
• HP Spectre 2-in-1 with Intel Core i7 for $1,150 (was $1,650) at Best Buy
• Lenovo Yoga 7i 2-in-1 with Intel Core i5 for $700 (was $850) at Best Buy
• HP Victus 15L gaming desktop with AMD Ryzen 7 5700G and Radeon RX 6600XT for $750 (was $1,260) at Amazon
• Asus ROG Strix G15 gaming desktop with Intel Core i7-12700F and Nvidia RTX 3060 for $1,355 (was $1,430) at Amazon
• Cyberpower Gamer Xtreme gaming desktop with Intel Core i5-12400F and RTX 3050 for $850 (was $950) at Amazon
• Zotak MEK Hero G1 gaming desktop with AMD Ryzen 7 5800X and RTX 3070 for $1,260 (was $1,900) at Amazon
• MSI Pulse GL76 17.3-inch gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-12700H and RTX 3060 for $1,150 (was $1,400) at Amazon
• MSI Stealth 15M gaming laptop with Intel Core i7-1260P and RTX 3060 for $1,150 (was $1,400) at Amazon
• Acer Swift X creator laptop with AMD Ryzen 7 5825U and RTX 3050 Ti for $800 (was $1,100) at Amazon
• Asus TUF F17 gaming laptop with Intel Core i5-11400H and RTX 3050 for $800 (was $900) at Amazon
• MSI Stealth 17 Studio gaming laptop with 13th Gen Intel Core i9 and RTX 4080 for $2,640 (was $2,800) at Amazon

Drones

• DJI Air 2S Quadcopter drone with 5.4K video recording for $849 (was $999) at Amazon
• DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo for $1,109 (was $1,299) at Amazon

Robot vacuums

• iRobot Roomba j6+ robot vacuum for $650 (was $800) at Amazon
• iRobot Braava Jet m6 robot mop for $400 (was $500) at Amazon
• iRobot Roomba s9+ robot vacuum for $899 (was $999) at Best Buy
• iRobot Roomba i3+ EVO robot vacuum for $500 (was $550) at Best Buy
• Roborock s7 smart vacuum and mop for $400 (was $650) at Amazon
• Narwal Freo smart vacuum and mop with auto dry for $1,000 after coupon (was $1,400) at Amazon

Gaming accessories

• SteelSeries Arctis 9 wireless gaming headset for $126 (was $200) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Stratus Duo wireless gaming controller for $39 (was $60) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 gaming headset for $70 (was $100) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Arena 7 2.1 desktop speakers for $240 (was $300) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Rival 5 wired gaming mouse for $40 (was $60) at Amazon
• SteelSeries Arctis 1 wireless gaming headset for $63 (was $100) at Amazon
• Logitech Blue Yeti USB microphone for $90 (was $130) at Amazon

Smart home and personal care

• Levoit smart air purifier for homes up to 1,900 square feet for $155 after coupon (was $190) at Amazon
• ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced for $170 (was $190) at Amazon | $170 at Best Buy
• ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium with smart sensors for $240 (was $330) at Amazon
• ecobee Smart Thermostat Enhanced with smart sensors for $190 (was $270) at Amazon
• ecobee smart sensors (2-pack) for $60 (was $80) at Amazon
• TP-Link Deco XE75 Pro AXE5400 (2-pack) mesh Wi-Fi 6E for $270 (was $350) at Amazon
• Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 electric toothbrush for $200 (was $230) at Best Buy
• Philips Sonicare Power Flosser 3000 cordless for $65 (was $80) at Best Buy

Kitchen, grilling, and power tools

• Ninja OG751 Woodfire Pro outdoor grill and smoker for $350 (was $400) at Amazon
• Ninja Compact Kitchen System with blender and food processor for $130 (was $160) at Amazon
• Ninja KT200 electric kettle for $70 (was $90) at Amazon
• Dewalt 20V MAX cordless drill and impact driver combo kit for $149 (was $239) at Amazon
• Ooni Karu multi-fuel outdoor pizza oven for $640 (was $800) at Best Buy
• Ooni Koda 16 gas outdoor pizza oven for $480 (was $600) at Best Buy
• Weber Genesis S-w335 propane gas grill for $1,329 (was $1,429) at Best Buy

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  Lego's 2,561-piece Pac-Man arcade cabinet. [credit: Lego ]

Lego's video game-themed sets for adults have focused mostly on home consoles and the Super Mario universe , but its newest set is turning its eyes to the arcade era. A new 2,561-piece Lego Icons set recreates the original Pac-Man arcade cabinet, complete with a hand crank on the side that makes Pac-Man, Blinky, Pinky, Inky, and Clyde move (along pre-determined paths) on its "screen."

The set will launch on June 4 for $270.

The Pac-Man set isn't a full recreation of the 1980 original—it looks more like a half-height bartop arcade cabinet rather than one that goes all the way to the floor—but the marquee, the controls, and the decals on the sides are all dead ringers for the old bright-yellow cabinet.

Enlarge / Amazon's entry-level Kindle doesn't have all the features of the pricier Kindle Paperwhite, but it's a good choice for those who want a quality e-reader for as little money as possible. (credit: Valentina Palladino)

Although the date to celebrate moms and mother figures on Sunday, May 14 is fast approaching, you can still catch some solid deals . Thanks to services like Amazon's same-day or two-day Prime shipping, Walmart+ , and Best Buy's in-store pickup, there's time to order your gifts and get them delivered by Sunday!

Kindle deals for moms who love reading

• Amazon Kindle (2022 edition) for $80 (was $100) at Amazon
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite for $110 (was $140) at Amazon
• Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition for $145 (was $190) at Best Buy

Get your mom a tablet, moms love tablets

• Apple iPad mini 6th Gen for $400 (was $500) at Amazon
• Apple iPad Air for $559 (was $600) at Amazon
• Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Air (4th, 5th Gen) for $259 (was $300) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 for $620 (was $700) at Amazon
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Book Cover Keyboard for $113 (was $140) at Amazon

The gift of streaming entertainment

• Disney+ with Hulu subscription starting at $10 per month at Disney
• Amazon Prime membership with Amazon Prime Video streaming for $15 per month at Amazon

Fitness and wearables

• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 for $220 (was $280) at Samsung
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 Pro for $400 (was $450) at Samsung
• Garmin Venu 2 Plus for $400 (was $450) at Best Buy
• Garmin Forerunner 45 for $130 (was $170) at Best Buy

Headphones and earbuds

• Sony WF-1000XM4 for $200 (was $280) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Max for $480 (was $500) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation for $200 (was $250) at Best Buy
• Bose QuietComfort 45 for $279 (was $329) at Best Buy
• Apple AirPods 3rd Generation for $150 (was $170) at Best Buy

Health and beauty tech

• Oral-B iO Series 6 electric toothbrush for $127 (was $150) at Best Buy
• Oral-B iO brush heads (2 count) for $23 (was $30) at Best Buy
• Philips Sonicare 9900 Prestige electric toothbrush for $330 (was $400) at Best Buy
• Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Smart 9300 electric toothbrush for $200 (was $230) at Best Buy
• Therabody Theragun Pro 4th Gen for $430 (was $600) at Best Buy
• Hyperice Hypervolt 2 for $200 (was $300) at Best Buy
• Hyperice Venom Go heat therapy for $109 (was $129) at Best Buy

TV and streaming boxes

• Samsung Neo QLED QN90B 65-inch 4K TV for $1,600 (was $2,600) at Samsung
• Samsung Freestyle projector for $600 (was $800) at Samsung
• Samsung Q60B QLED 43-inch 4K TV for $400 (was $550) at Samsung
• Samsung Q60C QLED 85-inch 4K TV for $2,000 (was $2,300) at Samsung
• Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max for $35 (was $55) at Amazon
• Roku Express 4K+ for $30 (was $40) at Best Buy

Savings on stuff for the home

• Breville - the Barista Express espresso maker for $600 (was $750) at Best Buy
• Ninja Mega Kitchen System for $150 (was $200) at Best Buy
• Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe for $187 (was $249) at Best Buy
• Ninja Air Fryer Max XL for $100 (was $170) at Best Buy
• NutriBullet Juicer Pro for $128 (was $160) at Best Buy

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From laptops to kitchen appliances and everything in between, we've rounded up some good deals on tech stuff you might want. If you're in the market for a new gaming laptop, an iPad, some Nintendo Switch games, or a robot smart vacuum to help keep the house clean while you sip on a freshly brewed cup of coffee from your new coffee machine, we have some options here.

Arguably the strongest deal we've found is for an up to 50 percent discount on Lenovo's excellent business-class ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptop. On the Mac side, you can snag some good discounts, including an M1 MacBook Air for $800. No, it's not the latest Apple Silicon chip, but it's still more than speedy enough for most people's use cases.

And while we do aim to help you save some money, not everything is about deals—if you're a Nintendo Switch user, you still have some time to preorder the next Zelda installment, Tears of the Kingdom .

It's almost Star Wars day, or so they say: Yes, we're talking about that genius marketing ploy to rebrand May the 4th based on a pun—well, it's not even a pun, really, but it sounds similar enough to elicit a smirk.

Some Star Wars fans might long for a bygone era when the franchise wasn't so commercialized as to have its own holiday, but if they're honest with themselves, Star Wars was always somewhere on that spectrum.

Still, the generational appeal of the universe George Lucas launched back in the late 1970s is as strong as ever—as is the creativity of the people making Star Wars tie-in gags and products that might remind you of your favorite film set in that universe. (Which is, of course, The Empire Strikes Back , we're sure. Or maybe Rogue One ? We can be confident it isn't Attack of the Clones or Rise of Skywalker , at any rate.)

Enlarge / The latest MacBook Pro. (credit: Samuel Axon )

Apple’s latest 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros were released in January with new M2 Pro chips, alongside the new Mac mini with M2 and M2 Pro options. The range of configurations across these models offers users everything from a power-efficient document editor (though they'd certainly be overkill for that) to a full-on video and photo editing powerhouse.

Whichever you choose, you're likely going to need some accessories—that's the nature of things with any new PC purchase, but with Macs in particular. Given that, we examined a handful of accessories to complete the package and help you get the most out of your workstation.

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and numpad for $160

(or without Touch ID and numpad for $99 )

Apple’s Magic Keyboard is my favorite keyboard pairing with either the MacBook or Mac mini. If you opt for the version with Touch ID, you gain the Apple-specific perk of unlocking your computer with your fingerprint. But aside from its Mac-compatibility, the main reason I use this keyboard is its battery life.

Enlarge / The new OLED Switch above its predecessor. (credit: Sam Machkovech)

Kicking off the week, we have a couple of today-only sales, including a rare discount on Nintendo's Switch OLED and a free $50 Amazon gift card deal on Microsoft's 365 Family office software (with some major caveats). There are also price cuts on the PS5 God of War Ragnarök bundle and Apple's four-pack of AirTags.

Nintendo Switch OLED for $310 ( $350 )

Nintendo's Switch OLED is the best Switch console you can buy. In our review , we praised the larger, upgraded display's completely blacked-out pixels and infinite contrast ratio whether gaming before bed or during the day. We also appreciated the bigger, sturdier hinge, Ethernet-toting dock, and 64GB standard storage, as opposed to 32GB on other Switch models.

We still think the Switch Lite is an unbeatable deal in portable gaming for $200 , but for those among us who like the best of the best, the Switch OLED is the ultimate portable gaming device. With today's one-day-only $40 discount , it's a bit more affordable now, too. Samsung's 256GB microSD Evo Select is also on sale for $20 , which pairs well with the Switch for game storage.

Enlarge (credit: Corey Gaskin)

If you're at all familiar with Garmin's wearables, you know that GPS-equipped running watches have always been the company's primary strength. Garmin's fitness watches have been a staple among athletes due to their features that aren't found on Fitbits and Apple Watches. The Forerunner series is still where the company introduces some of its most innovative tracking and training features.

The Forerunner 955 continues that tradition. It sits atop the Forerunner series as the most feature-packed watch in the bunch, and this year it gains some modern touches like a touchscreen and daily exercise readiness assessments (à la Fitbit's Daily Readiness feature, but free to users), while introducing new features not present on any other Garmin watch. That includes the higher-end Fenix series of watches, from which the Forerunner 955 is also starting to steal some cues, like solar-charging options and multi-band GPS.

We trained with the Forerunner 955 for a few weeks to see how its newest features improve on a platform we already love and to determine just how afraid Garmin should be about Apple or Fitbit catching up.