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    Black Friday or Cyber Monday?

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by the_flying_shoe, Oct 7, 2008.

  1. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    When is the exact date this year for black friday?
     
    the_flying_shoe, Nov 9, 2008
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  2. Cin'

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    Hey! It's Friday, November 28th..it's always the day after Thanksgiving! :)



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 9, 2008
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  3. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    I'll mark my calender
    :D
     
    the_flying_shoe, Nov 9, 2008
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    Cool! :D Last year I did most of my ordering online! Quicker, safer and fast! :D (No dealing with crowds, unless you like that) :p ;)

    Here are 2 really good Black Friday sites: (you can sign up for their emails and get notice of when ads, deals come out) :D

    Black Friday @ GottaDeal.com:
    http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/

    Black Friday 2008 @ bfads..
    http://bfads.net/


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 9, 2008
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  5. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    Your my hero.
     
    the_flying_shoe, Nov 9, 2008
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  6. Maniatiko

    Maniatiko Notebook Consultant

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    does newegg support the blackfriday?
    :$
     
    Maniatiko, Nov 10, 2008
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    Cin', Nov 10, 2008
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  8. Maniatiko

    Maniatiko Notebook Consultant

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    i hope newegg releases news on the 24th, to buy my laptop that week, cuz I need to buy it atleast 1 week prior to the 5th of December or else, i leave this USA without my laptop :S :/ holy cow.
     
    Maniatiko, Nov 11, 2008
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  9. the_flying_shoe

    the_flying_shoe Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm really stoked about this year, hopefully I can pick up something nice and cheap that will last awhile.
     
    the_flying_shoe, Nov 11, 2008
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    I think they will..according to last years, n.letter ;) :)

    I'm sure it will for you..I got my eye on a few things, also ;) :) :cool:

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 11, 2008
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  11. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    I am really hoping for some amazing online deals. There's no way in hell I'm camping out for anything lol

    I want like a $400-500 14.1" laptop with great specs.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 11, 2008
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  12. Maniatiko

    Maniatiko Notebook Consultant

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    i hope that the laptop im going to buy, m51ta-x2 which now is $999.99 with $100 off to $899.99 gets another $100 off :D
     
    Maniatiko, Nov 11, 2008
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    I do mine online...My Auntie does the BF shabang....So If I really want something, I just let her know! I'm hoping for a good priced Netbook! :)

    Oh that would be nice! :) *fingers crossed*

    I also want a nice TV...a 32" plasma would be sweet...*she dreams*


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 11, 2008
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  14. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    There are BF deals online too? I mean I'm sure there are, but are we talking like REALLY good deals or just deals?
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 11, 2008
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    Good deals....I picked up a portable DVD player online from Walmart that was priced *extremely* well! And, then I had a friend put it on Ebay and got an awesome price back for it! :) I also got a nice priced HP Printer, ordered on line for *dirt cheap*...And the printer still works really well! :D

    And, it all depends on what your looking for, and such! :D


    Cin n ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 11, 2008
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  16. Kierkes

    Kierkes Misanthrope

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    I wonder how the 360 and ASUS G50 are going to be priced? Not that I'm getting my hopes up, since everyone will want those regardless of price. xD
     
    Kierkes, Nov 11, 2008
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  17. the_1

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    I was planning to get a Sony FW this week from bestbuy. But the deal is not totally amazing. I'm not sure if I should wait a little longer for better Black Friday prices.

    Is bestbuy usually having good Black Friday deals?
     
    the_1, Nov 12, 2008
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  18. Cin'

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    Yes, BB usually has some fairly decent deals :D I can't remember if they had any Sony's in their BF ad last year! Hmmm maybe I will check last years ad scan! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 12, 2008
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  19. the_1

    the_1 Notebook Evangelist

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    If you can post last year's bestbuy ad scan it would be wonderful. I'm really curious how good the deals should be.
     
    the_1, Nov 12, 2008
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    This is the Best Buy 2007 Ad Scan *archived*
    Source: bfads.net
    http://bfads.net/Best-Buy/2007

    Since it is *archived*, you will need to go to each section you want to view, and click the *camera* option ~ and that part of the ad will be shown

    Remember this years deals vs. last years could be dramatically different..we just don't know yet :D ;)

    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 12, 2008
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  21. the_1

    the_1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thank you. So when will this year's best buy Black Friday ad should be out? A few days before?
     
    the_1, Nov 12, 2008
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    NP.. :D I believe last year it was out on, or close to 11/10/07.
    Nice and early..So, who knows ~ it could happen today or even tomorrow..or. :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 12, 2008
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  23. remix5x

    remix5x Notebook Guru

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    hope they have good stuff... i might be one of those people sleeping outside lol
     
    remix5x, Nov 12, 2008
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  24. Maniatiko

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    lets hope that by this friday newegg and bestbuy have their products revelead

    if there a good laptops, ill go camping outside too :D
     
    Maniatiko, Nov 12, 2008
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  25. Cin'

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    I might consider doing this if the deal was truly that incredible, and worth the fantastic & awesome wait in line! :p :D

    That would be nice to have the better BF ads released by this weekend! :D



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 12, 2008
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    This will probably be the first (and maybe only) year that I'll get up super early for BF. With prices on many things down already, a black friday discount will really knock that sticker tag down :D
     
    the_flying_shoe, Nov 12, 2008
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  27. Cin'

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    OH yeah I think so too. I'm hoping that because of how the economy is, as of late..that will fall in to play with better BF prices...everywhere! :cool: :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 12, 2008
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  28. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm looking at the Creative sound card X-fi music edition. If someone see it's on sale, can you please post it here. Any help is appreciated :)
     
    haquocdung, Nov 12, 2008
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  29. Cin'

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    I will certainly keep an eye on this for you, and let you know if I find anything...I'm sure others will also! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 12, 2008
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    Didn't wanna make a whole thread about this so I'll just ask you guys here. Do you think this is a good deal for this HP special edition notebook? I don't know the exact model number but here are the specs:

    14.1 WXGA
    T5750 processors
    3-4GB RAM (can't remember)
    320GB 5400 RPM HDD
    Intel X3100
    Vista 32-bit

    All for $350. What do you think? I'm very reluctant because of the old processors and the X3100...I'd be all over this if it wasn't for that.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 12, 2008
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  31. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Well that is a very good price for an old notebook regardless. The Black Friday deals are going to be on older tech of course.
     
    atbnet, Nov 12, 2008
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  32. haquocdung

    haquocdung Notebook Virtuoso

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    I always admire how nice you are!
     
    haquocdung, Nov 12, 2008
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  33. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    That's true, I think most BF laptop deals will be on older tech with a couple on newer tech in the $500-600 range and that's more than I wanna pay anyway. I think I'll get this HP.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 12, 2008
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    Any Idea whether the G50Vt-X1's price will further fall?
     
    Elitehunter, Nov 13, 2008
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  35. Cin'

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    Aww :eek: :eek: Thank you! :) That was nice to hear, right now! :D

    Better to be nice...helps you to smile a lot! :D And, hopefully we can find you someone w/the Creative on sale for yah! ;)

    Nice! Sounds like you will get a good deal! I still think there will be some newer notebooks availi' for Black Friday! Last year there were *some* ;)

    It could....tis a wait and see :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 13, 2008
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  36. lians60

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    Where is this deal??
     
    lians60, Nov 13, 2008
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  37. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    It's actually through a connection ;)
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 13, 2008
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  38. Cin'

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    Nice...you got a good *connection* then! ;) :cool:


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 13, 2008
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  39. lians60

    lians60 Notebook Consultant

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    For that price i would jump on that instantly! If you don't want it send your connection this way =)
     
    lians60, Nov 13, 2008
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  40. Slaughterhouse

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    Yeah but I'm still kinda hesitant...don't know if a better deal will pop up.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 13, 2008
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  41. Cin'

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    It's a good deal!!! I learned..if you wait for a better deal to show up, and pass up the current one....You could be waiting a bit of time. :eek: ;)

    How long is this deal avail' for, thru your *connection* ?


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 13, 2008
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  42. Slaughterhouse

    Slaughterhouse Knock 'em out!

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    Until someone else buys it for a higher price I suppose lol...it's sitting in a store with a price of $750-850 or something like that.
     
    Slaughterhouse, Nov 13, 2008
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  43. the_1

    the_1 Notebook Evangelist

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    The bestbuy site is down for maintenance... they could be uploading the Black Friday offer already. :)

    If the add comes up earlier it doesn't mean you can buy the discounted laptop earlier than Friday, right?
     
    the_1, Nov 13, 2008
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    any updates on BF or CM specials?
     
    psmo290, Nov 13, 2008
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  45. Cin'

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    Best Buy wouldn't load the BF ad, just yet..you would see it on the BF hosted sites online ;) :)

    Here are a few w/related *electronic gadgets* :D

    Here is a *sneak peak* release of Staples w/6 items for BF:
    http://bfads.net/Staples

    Sears (look for electronics):
    http://bfads.net/Sears-Fri-Sat

    Kmart Thanksgiving:
    http://bfads.net/Kmart-Thursday

    Here is Radio Shacks Ad release:
    http://bfads.net/RadioShack

    Dell (posted also in a separate thread)
    http://bfads.net/Dell-Home

    As soon as I find more, I will post & anyone else also ~ please :D



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 13, 2008
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  46. the_1

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    Thanks. I've just seen the new bestbuy weekly ad (starting this Sunday) and it's really bad... I hope their BF ad is much better.
     
    the_1, Nov 13, 2008
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  47. sonoritygenius

    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    Soooo someone summarize - Black Friday or Cyber Monday which day should I buy a laptop :D ? Lol
     
    sonoritygenius, Nov 13, 2008
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  48. Cin'

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    And, as you wished for... HERE is BEST BUY's Black Friday ad! :D :yes:

    http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/BlackFridaySales/Store/BestBuy

    or for the Ad Scan here: (click Ad Scan when on page) ;)

    http://www.blackfriday.info/sales/best-buy-black-friday-ad.html

    There is a HP Intel Core 2, 3GB, 160GB, 14.1" Laptop - $499.99

    and several more..check the Ad Scan! :D



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 13, 2008
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  49. the_1

    the_1 Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks! You made my day. THANK YOU!

    I must say I'm not WOWed by the offers. I do like the Sony FW with blu-ray for 899$, I just hope they didn't settle for the mediocre base Xbrite-ECO screen again and they're offering the FullHD display to fully enjoy blu-rays.+
     
    the_1, Nov 13, 2008
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  50. Cin'

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    No problem..I had a feeling it might come out w/in the next few days..based on last years release date! :D Now, we just need to see Circuit Citys and a few others :D

    And, don't worry..you will find the *lappy* that work's for you! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Nov 13, 2008
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