Studio 5 Contributor and technology expert, Jessica Foust, shares her strategy for finding the best Black Friday deals.
Preparation is key to getting what you want this Black Friday. Many websites post Black Friday ads as soon as they are leaked. There are also apps you can download to your phone with the same info. If the deal doesn’t make you excited, wait for a better deal. Many deals will be matched or beaten later in the year. Make sure to get to store early because many deals are offered in limited supplies.
Here’s a breakdown of electronics prices to look for:
TELEVISIONS 32″ OR HIGHER
• Walmart: $198 – 32″ Emerson LC320EM1F 720p LCD HDTV
• Target: $298 – 40″ Westinghouse VR4085DF 1080p LCD HDTV
TELEVISIONS 46″ OR HIGHER
• Target: $449 – 46″ Apex 1080p LCD HDTV
• Walmart: $799 – 55″ Element ELGFW551 1080p LCD HDTV
DIGITAL CAMERAS
• Staples: $69 – Kodak EasyShare MD30 12.1 Megapixel
• Walmart: $199 – Nikon L100 12.1 Megapixel 15x zoom
• Walmart: $479 – Canon EOS Rebel XS 10.1 Megapixel DSLR Bundle
LAPTOPS
• Walmart: $198 – eMachines Intel Celeron 16″ Laptop w/2GB RAM, 250GB HDD
• Best Buy: $149 – Compaq CQ10 Netbook w/1GB RAM, 250GB HDD
• Walmart: $298 – HP Intel Processor 15.6 Laptop w/3GB RAM 250GB HDD
EREADERS
• Walmart: $100 – Sony PRS300 eBook Reader
• Best Buy: $100 – Barnes and Noble Nook WiFi eReader
GAMING
• Best Buy: 170 – Nintendo Wii White Console Sports Bundle
• Target: $200 – Microsoft Xbox 360 4GB + $50 Target Gift Card
• Best Buy: $300 – Sony PlayStation 3 160 GB w/ Little Big Planet/ModNation Racers Games/ Cars on Blu-ray
CAMCORDERS
• Best Buy/Walmart: $100 – Flip UltraHD Digital Camcodrer
• Sears: $40 – Vivitar 720p HD Camcorder
Black Friday apps:
o BlackFriday by BradsDeals,–android and iphone
o TGI Black Friday -iphone and android
o Black Friday app Black Friday Wish -iphone only
o BlackFlyday: Android
Black Friday Websites:
• Bfads.net
• dealnews.com
• Blackfriday.info
• Slickdeals.net
• Blackfday.com
• Black-Friday.net
• TheBlackFriday.com
• Blackfriday.gottadeal.com
• 2009blackfridayads.com
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