It's true. What animals do in their personal time is none of our business. But alas, fish have to swim, birds have to fly (and sleep, apparently), and humans have to be nosey. Speaking of our aviary friends, have you ever wanted to see how they're doing? Maybe check in on traffic or what's happening at the block party?

You can do all those things with one of these certified refurbished drones. And, by the way, there's no coupon needed. Just check out and swipe one up for yourself! 

The Vivitar VTI Skyhawk Foldable Drone is anything but you're old run-of-the-mill, one minute up and one minute down drone. For starters, you get a fly time of an incredible 16 minutes and 1,000 feet max range, making this baby a cut above the rest. The 1080p camera allows you to record and stream videos of anything you see way up high, and the built-in GPS is an incredible navigation buddy.

You can follow your drone through an app that allows you to see what you've got going on up there without climbing the trees yourself. Sounds like a lot of trouble that can be saved with a terrific new toy, if you ask us.

Not to be outdone, the Vivitar VTI Phoenix Foldable Drone brings its own set of unique qualities to the party. The Phoenix has a miraculous 2048 x 1152p video resolution camera with 180 degrees articulated view, so nothing gets missed above the rooftops. And, with an unprecedented 32-minute approximate total flight time, you can hang out in the atmosphere for a pretty long time, scoping out the sun and other off-ground discoveries.

Like the Skyhawk, the Phoenix also has a pretty nifty GPS that controls the auto-return home feature, altitude hover, and location lock function, so you never have to wonder where your little buddy went. Don't leave home without knowing what you're up against down the street when you get a bird's eye view.

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Let's face it, life can get hectic with trying to stay on top of your busy schedule and remembering every task that pops into your head. Well, now it's time to breathe a sigh of relief and take some pressure off yourself because the Chronowatch C-Max Call Time smartwatch is designed to do all the thinking for you. The C-Max Call Time… READ THE REST

If you're in the market for your first laptop, looking for a change or business equipment, but don't want to drain your bank account, then you're in the right place. These ten refurbished laptops are a great alternative for saving money without having to sacrifice capabilities and conditions with grade "A" quality refurbished ratings. These laptops vary between HPs, Dells,… READ THE REST

Ice? Check. Decorations? Check. Good music? Check — well, kind of, as long as you have good speakers to pump it through. Whether throwing a small dinner party or a full-on backyard blowout, no party is complete without a quality Bluetooth speaker. And before you drop a hefty chunk of change on a shiny new one,… READ THE REST

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