TheTechGeek Bargains

All this week I have been inundated with advertisements in my inbox from every online and brick and motor retailer I have ever shopped at. This makes sense due to the upcoming Black Friday sales which happen every year, but there is something odd this year. Apparently, every retailer in America came up with the same marketing strategy, which is to make Black Friday a week long event. Everyone from Amazon.com to JC Penny to Victoria’s Secret is having some kind of Pre-Black Friday sale. And so far, I am somewhat impressed by their deals. For example, Amazon.com posted a 2 TB hard drive for under $100. The deal was a Lightening Deal, so unfortunately, it’s no longer available. But it does make one wonder what the actual Black Friday deals will be like this year. I am personally looking forward to it, as I am sure you all are. Be sure to check back here, as I will be updating the blog and deal pages constantly for the most recent deals. In the mean time, take a look at some of the Black Friday Week deals I have received.

Amazon.com:
Garmin nüvi 260W 4.3-Inch Widescreen Portable GPS Navigator – $120 Shipped
Canon PIXMA MP490 Inkjet Photo All-In-One Printer (3745B002) – $49 Shipped
Kodak Zi6 HD Pocket Video Camera – $99 Shipped
Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging] – $150 Shipped
Logitech MX 1100 Cordless Laser Mouse – $40 Shipped

NewEgg.com:
SAMSUNG 32″ 720p LCD HDTV LN32B360 – $397.99 Shipped
Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5″ SATA Hard Drive – $98 Shipped
HP MediaSmart Server LX195 – Intel Atom 1.6 Ghz 1GB DDR2 640GB Windows Home Server – $200 Shipped

Other Highlights:
Buy.com – Star Trek Original Motion Picture Collection – $40 Shipped
MacMall.com - GreenDrive 1TB External eSATA/USB 2.0 Hard Drive – $70 Shipped
Walmart - Samsung 32″ LCD 720p 60Hz HDTV, LN32B360 – $398 Shipped (To Store)
Walmart -Toshiba 46″ Class 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, 46XV640U – $898 Shipped (To Store)

Again, please check back for updates on the best Black Friday Deals. I will keep you posted throughout the day, through Cyber Monday.

Microsoft announced recently that it would offer a $50 Mail-In-Rebate for it’s Xbox 360 Elite Console, which normally sells for $299.99. This is likely in response to Sony’s recent price-cut on the PlayStation 3 from $400 to $300. Nintendo has also announced a price-cut for the wii bringing it to $200. However, I have yet to see this price take effect on Amazon.

While I personally stick with a computer for my gaming, these prices are getting tempting, and with the prices taking effect this early, it will be interesting to see how the prices will look for the holiday season.

By the way, the Microsoft mail in rebate expires Oct. 5!

The Xbox 360 Elite is available at:

Wal-Mart

Amazon.com
Buy.com

Newegg.com

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