Wirecutter - The best early Cyber Monday deals

Deal price: $100 | Street price: $130

A smart thermostat is a good investment for any homeowner who is looking to trim their energy usage or who wants a convenient way to control their home’s climate. We recommend the Google Nest Thermostat for folks looking for a relatively inexpensive, simpler model. Its tactile touch bar is easy to use, and the Home/Away feature powered by the Google Home app will reliably control your home’s temperature.

Deal price: $175 | Street price: $235

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The iRobot Roomba 675 shares a lot of the same features as one of our longtime favorites, the Roomba 614. It’s durable, repairable, and great at cleaning rugs. Plus, it can recognize and wiggle away from obstacles. The 675 comes with some added features, like Wi-Fi connectivity.

Deal price: $135 | Street price: $180

We have loved Simplehuman trash cans since 2014. This step can was one of the best-looking, most thoughtfully designed models we tested. Its extra-long foot pedal makes it easy to open the lid from multiple angles. The back pocket doubles as storage for extra bags, which can be pulled through the inner can like tissues from a box.

Deal price: $600 | Street price: $670

A mini PC packs all the power of a laptop into a small desktop computer. It’s great for browsing the web, basic photo or video editing, and working in documents or spreadsheets. We like the Mac Mini for Apple users. The processor offers speedy performance, and the fan stays whisper quiet, even during rigorous work.

Deal price: $50 | Street price: $81

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Simply to Impress is our favorite service for creating and sharing holiday cards. Their prints are consistently the best we’ve seen. The site makes it easy to find and customize a template that works for you—and a free design review can save you from sending an embarrassing mistake to your friends and family.