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SAVE $1,100.01: The Bluetti Elite 200 V2 with two 200W solar panels is on sale at Amazon for $1,198.99, down from the normal bundle price of $2,299. That's a 48% discount and a new all-time low.

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Now that we've flipped the calendar to November, it's time to consider how you'll prep for end of fall and winter storms. If you live in an area that tends to lose power or you like to head off-grid, a portable power station is a seriously great investment. Pair it with solar panels, and you're in extra great shape. If that sounds like something you could use, check out this great bundle deal.

As of Nov. 3, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 with two 200W solar panels is on sale at Amazon for $1,198.99, down from the normal bundle price of $2,299. That saves a major $1,100.01 compared to the list price from a 48% discount. It's also a new record-low price at Amazon.

Ideal for power outages, off-grid life, or camping trips, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 comes with 2,073Wh of capacity. It's equipped with four standard AC outlets, two USB-A, and two USB-C, so you'll be in line for charging versatility along with powering up several devices at the same time.

Today's deal also comes with two 200W solar panels. Connect these to the Bluetti Elite 200 V2, stick them in a sunny spot, and you'll be on your way to unlimited (and free) recharging of the portable power station.

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In real-life terms, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 can recharge a phone about 63 times or keep a mini fridge going for over 26 hours. If you'll be using it at home during a power outage, you can keep the WiFi router online for about 72 hours or keep a refrigerator on for over 14 hours while pulling 100W.

Whether you're looking for some juice during a power outage or while camping, the Bluetti Elite 200 V2 is a solid choice. Pair that with the two 200W solar panels included in today's deal, and you're in line for unlimited power and recharging. Just be sure to snag it before this sale price disappears.

A well-known leaker in China took to the social media platform Weibo last week to reveal the potential color options of next year's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max smartphones. Apple released the current version of its flagship smartphone, the iPhone 17 Pro, at a launch event in September, and per Tim Cook, the company has seen strong sales so far.

That's despite a few controversial design choices, which very much include the color options. Notably, Apple did not offer a standard black option, instead opting for silver, navy blue, and the more controversial cosmic orange.

If the leaker is correct, next year's iPhone 18 Pro models will also come in three color options: "Coffee, purple, wine red."

The leaker, who posts under the name Digital Chat Station on Weibo, wrote the post in Chinese, so we're relying on the translated version of the post. Alternative translations also include "coffee brown" and "burgundy," according to 9to5Mac. (In fact, even the leaker's username doesn't have a direct translation; we've also seen their name translated as "Instant Digital" and "Momentary Digital.")

The lack of a standard black iPhone 18 Pro will be disappointing to some Apple customers, as that was a recurring complaint with this year's model.

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Because Apple switched to anodized aluminum for the iPhone 17 Pro (instead of a more durable material like titanium), the new flagship phones were surprisingly prone to scratches (a phenomenon known as "scratchgate"). Tech reporters have theorized that black anodized aluminum would have shown scratches even more clearly, hence the unexpected omission of that color.

Black hasn't always been a standard iPhone Pro color. However, according to BGR, Apple offered a black or dark gray Pro model from 2020 to 2024, and some users grew accustomed to that colorway.

Of course, as with any leak, especially an early leak like this, you should consider the color options a rumor. Even if it's true, a lot could change between now and next year's expected iPhone launch.