Tech Deals: ASUS Chromebook, VR Headset, External And Portable USB Hard Drives, More

If you are currently celebrating the fact it’s a Friday with your friends and loved ones as you eagerly look forward to the festivities of the weekend, then what better way to take those celebrations to the next level than by treating yourself to some discounts on your favorite technology gadgets that you have been wanting to buy but couldn’t because of high pricing.

In tech deals of the day package today, we have an affordable virtual reality headset, a Porsche designed and branded external hard drive, as well as a portable hard drive from Seagate, and even a lightweight Chromebook from Asus. Want to expand your MacBook Air’s storage? We have got you covered there as well with the 256GB expansion card from Transcend.

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All the deals listed here are good for a limited time period, or till stocks last, whichever comes first. So you better act fast if you don’t want to miss out on the chance of grabbing hold of your favorite item. Ready? Lets go!

ASUS Chromebook, 11.6-inch ($179.99, usually $219.99)

Sometimes a simple, straight-to-the-point machine is all that’s actually needed. If that’s the case for you, then the Chromebook is possibly something you’ve been looking for. This particular ASUS model comes with an 11.6-inch display, 4GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, as well as a dual-core Intel Bay Trail-M processor clocked at 2.16GHz. It’s powered by Google’s Chrome OS.

Buy: ASUS Chromebook, 11.6-inch from Amazon: $179.99 | Original price: $220

Seagate Slim 1TB Portable USB 3.0 Hard Drive ($49.99, usually $59.99)

How about an external hard drive that not only comes with a built-in 1TB of storage for your files and documents, but also an additional 200GB of free OneDrive for two years? That’s exactly what you get with this gorgeous, USB 3.0-compatible Seagate drive. Oh, and it’s also an extremely slim and portable drive so no additional, unnecessary bulk where this one is concerned.

Buy: Seagate Backup Plus Slim 1TB Portable External Hard Drive from Amazon: $49.99 | Original price: $60

3D Virtual Reality Headset for iPhone & Android ($16.99, usually $19.99)

If you thought you had to break the bank to get involved in the virtual reality game, then think again. The more intricate and premium systems like the Oculus Rift and HTC’s Vive may cost an arm and leg, but these smartphone compatible viewers are generally cost effective. Step forward the SUFUM VR headset, compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones ranging from 4 to 6-inches in size.

Buy: 3D Virtual Reality Headset for iPhone and Android from Amazon: $16.99 | Original price: $20

Transcend 256GB Storage Expansion Card for 13-inch MacBook Air ($124.99, usually $154.99)

If you’ve made the decision to purchase a gorgeous MacBook Air, but have tried to save a few pennies by getting the entry-level storage models, you may find yourself needing a little extra space for your files and photographs. Step forward the Transcend JetDrive Lite offering an additional 256GB of space with a simple slot-in to the MacBook’s card slot.

Buy: Transcend 256GB JetDrive Lite Expansion Card for 13-inch MacBook Air from Amazon: $124.99 | Original price: $155

LaCie Porsche Design 3TB USB 3.0 External Hard Drive ($109, usually $129.99)

If you’ve ever dreamed of owning a Porsche, then now is your opportunity to grab a little bit of Porsche action. It may not be a Carrera or 911, but surely a 3TB external hard drive bearing the Porsche branding and design is the next best thing, right? USB 3.0 compatibility is built-in, with the drive itself being designed and built with Apple’s Mac computers in mind but will work with Windows PCs as well.

Buy: LaCie Porsche Design 3TB Hard Drive from Amazon: $109 | Original price: $130

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