Post-Labor Day ET Deals: Dell XPS Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop $949, App

Labor Day weekend is over and it’s time for us all to get back to work. But you can make getting back to work fun, too, by picking up a new computer with a sizable discount.

Dell XPS 8930 Intel Core i7-9700 Desktop w/ Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti GPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD ($949.99)

Dell’s XPS 8930 desktop comes with an Intel Core i7-9700 processor with eight CPU cores that can operate at clock speeds as high as 4.7GHz. The system also comes with 16GB of DDR4 memory and one of Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1050 Ti graphics cards that can run games with medium graphics settings. You can get this system marked down from $1,399.99 to a more affordable $949.99 from Dell with promo code DTXPSAFF1.

Apple AirPods w/Wireless Charging Case ($169.99)

This set of Apple’s AirPods comes with a wireless charging case. Simply set the earbuds into the case whenever you are finished using them and they will automatically start charging. They also have support for Siri to quickly access your iPhone, and they can last for over 24 hours while listening to music. Amazon is offering these AirPods currently marked down from $199.00 to $169.99.

Dell Alienware Aurora Intel Core i7-9700 Gaming Desktop w/ Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070, 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVMe SSD ($1,286.49)

Dell’s Alienware Aurora pairs a fast Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card with an immensely powerful Intel Core i7-9700 processor. The system also comes with a 1TB SSD and 16GB of DDR4 RAM. This system typically retails for $2,129.99, but with promo code IGD17 you can get it from Dell for just $1,286.49.

TCL 55S425 55-Inch 4K HDR Roku Smart TV ($269.99)

TCL designed this TV with a 4K panel that supports HDR to produce a more lifelike picture with superior color. The TV also comes equipped with Roku software, which makes it easy to stream content from numerous sources. Right now you can get it from Amazon marked down from $329.99 to $269.99.

Samsung 970 Evo 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD ($169.99)

Reading data at 3,500MB/s, this SSD hits the limits of what the M.2 interface is capable of when connected using PCI-E 3.0 lanes. The drive was built using Samsung’s V-NAND 3-bit MLC NAND, which offers excellent performance. The drive is also rated to last for up to 1.5 million hours before failing. Right now you can get it from Amazon marked down from $299.99 to $169.99.

Roomba iRobot Model 960 Vacuum w/ Wi-Fi Connectivity ($499.00)

This smart robot vacuum is here to make your home life a little easier. It has sufficient power to clean difficult messes such as pet hair, and it supports an intelligent navigation program that allows it to carefully work its way through your home. It also supports Alexa voice commands and can be controlled via your smartphone. Right now you can get it marked down from $699.99 to $499.00 from Walmart.

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