Great Amazon Prime Day deals for remote workers

Jack Wallen highlights five of the best Amazon Prime Day tech deals that will help telecommuters be more productive.

If remote work is now your norm, you may have found that the technology you have at home isn’t up to the task of creating a productive workspace. Fortunately, it only takes a few good pieces of tech equipment to ensure that your work from home experience is not only productive, but also reliable.

Here are five great tech deals offered during Amazon’s latest Prime Day sale that are perfect for remote work that you won’t want to miss. These deals are only available to Amazon Prime members.

Note: Product pricing and availability information was accurate at the time of publication.

Samsung 32-inch Odyssey G5 Gaming Monitor

You need a good monitor when working from home. While you may choose to carry your laptop from room to room, there are times when you need a bigger screen to best see those complex worksheets and dashboards. When that time comes, you’ll be glad you opted for a larger monitor like the Samsung Odyssey G5 32-inch Gaming Monitor. This curved display features WQHD (2560×1440) with 1.7x the pixel density of full HQ, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, HDMI and Display Port outputs, AMD FreeSync Premium, HDR10 for more vibrancy and deeper blacks. The regular price for the 32-inch monitor is $379.99, but the Prime Day deal is $279.99.

Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13 inch laptop

You may also need a laptop for work. Sure, your company may have provided you with a device that’s just right for the job, but why settle for adequate when you can get superior performance and a sleek design that will make your work more efficient? If this sounds like your situation and you’re allowed to work on non-company-issued machines, consider the Microsoft Surface Pro 8 13″ convertible laptop, which comes with 16GB of RAM, 256GB of SSD storage, the Intel Evo Platform Core i7 CPU, 13-inch display running at 2880 x 1920 pixels, detachable keyboard with backlit keys, built-in kickstand and active Slim Pen 2. The regular price of the Microsoft Surface 8 13-inch laptop is $1599.99, but it’s on sale during Amazon Prime Day Event for $1139.99.

Google Nest Wifi – Home Wi-Fi System – Wi-Fi Extender – Network Router for Wireless Internet

With your wireless network, if you’re constantly finding dead spots as you migrate from room to room, it’s time to go the network route. With a mesh network, you can be sure that your home will be fully covered, no matter where you work. Google Nest WiFi is an outstanding option. With just two packs, you can cover 4,400 square feet to eliminate dead spots and prevent the dreaded buffering. The Google Next WiFi mesh router 2-pack can work with up to 200 connected devices and can stream multiple 4K videos simultaneously. The regular price of the Google Nest WiFi Network Router Two-Pack is $299.00, but it’s on sale during this Amazon Prime Early Access Sale for just $149.00.

Razer Kraken Ultimate Gaming Headset

When you’re in one of those endless Zoom meetings, you want your co-workers to be able to hear you and the people in your house not to hear what your co-workers are saying, so why not buy a headset designed for just that? The Razer Kraken Ultimate RGB Gaming Headset is a great option because not only does it have exceptional sound and microphones, but it’s also comfortable for long-term use. This headset has great features like RGB lighting, retractable microphone, on-ear controls, ANC microphone noise reduction technology and a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz. The regular price for the Razer Kraken Ultimate Gaming Headset is $129.99, but it’s on sale for Amazon Prime Day for just $56.99.

DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator

The elements outside are not always in our favor. Power outages happen for many reasons, and when they do, it can affect your ability to work. So why not be prepared? With a powerful enough generator, you can be sure to keep your technology running when Mother Nature strikes. The DuroMax XP13000EH Dual Fuel Portable Generator is powered by a 500cc OHV Duromax engine with 3600 RPM and a 10″ wheelbase. This generator can run on either gas or propane and features 1 120/240V 50A heavy duty output, 1 120/240V 30A Turn Lock Outlet 1 120V 30A Turn Lock Outlet and 2 120V 20A Household Outlets This generator is CARB approved for use in all 50 states and can deliver 13,000 starting watts and 10,500 watts, so it loads under heavy loads.The regular price of this generator is $1,499.00, but it’s on sale for Amazon Prime Day for just $959.20.

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