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Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial and $69 for First Year Today ONLY

If you’ve been thinking about signing up for an Amazon Prime account now is the time to do it thanks to a 1 day Amazon Prime Discount. Today only (Friday, Sept 25) consumers can sign up and get a 1-year Amazon Prime membership for just $69 and they can also view their original series “Transparent” for free. “Transparent” recently won 2 awards at the 72nd Annual Golden Globes (including Best Comedy Series) which is why Amazon is offering this “prime” deal. This special offer, while enticing, is just one reason to become a Prime member. There are a lot of other perks to signing up , including expedited shipping, thousands of books and movies and of course, lots of great shows you won’t find anywhere else. Let’s see what Amazon has to offer.

Transparent – Amazon Prime’s Featured TV Programming

“Transparent”, starring Jeffrey Tambour (who won a Golden Globe for Best Actor) as a father who is trans-gender is just one of many shows available with a Prime membership. Amazon has created several new shows this past year and they can all be found exclusively on Amazon. You can also find many of the hottest shows on cable and network TV available for streaming as well, such as “Downtown Abbey”, “Justified”, “Pretty Little Liars” and more. These shows can be viewed on a per episode basis or by buying a season TV pass at a reduced price.

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New Year’s resolutions are easy to make and so are all the excuses not to keep them- unless you own an Amazon Kindle device. Amazon’s line of eReaders and tablets make even the toughest resolutions easier to conquer thanks to their affordability and versatility. They have everything you need to succeed right at your fingertips, from exercise apps to programs to organize and finish your business or school documents. If you don’t own one now is the perfect time to invest in one thanks to all the kindle new year sales that are available. Here’s how the Kindle line can keep you focused on your goals and make this the year you achieve success:

The Amazon Kindle PaperWhite

Looking to expand your knowledge and learn new things? Then the PaperWhite is the perfect tool for you. While this eReader does have internet surfing capabilities it’s focus is on reading thanks to a glare free screen no matter where you are. You can be riding in a car or out to sea on a boat with the sun glaring down and you will have no problems reading what’s on the screen, something no other device can give you.

There are also great features like a built-in dictionary to help you learn as you read and GoodReader, which can suggest books to you and tell you what your friends are reading.

That means you can read about foreign lands, learn new recipes or catch up on current events all from your PaperWhite. Plus, it has an extended battery that lasts for weeks and is paper thin, making it easy to just put it in your bag and go.

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This years tablets at CES put on quite a show as they showcased some of the most innovative technology to date. From pure tablets and hybrids to inventive accessories that go with them consumers were floored by the advanced look and function of these latest offerings. It was also interesting to see that along with veteran companies like Dell, newcomers also made their mark and had some of the more unique, cutting-edge devices on display. Here’s a round up of what was on display, including the CES 2015 tablet of the year.

A Sea of CES 2015 Tablets – Innovative and Competitive

Tablet of The Year: Dell Venue 8 7000

Credit by: The Verge

This Android-based tablet was being praised from consumers and writers thanks to high-grade engineering and a polished look. Dell has been a long-standing giant in the computer world so it’s no surprise they engineered the slimmest tablet to date. It weighs just 0.24″ and is extremely thin, yet rigid so it feels stable and solid in your hand despite it’s weight. The screen measures 8.4″ and has 2,560 x 1,600 pixels for stunning color and clarity.

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