November 11th, 2009
ZDNet's Ultimate Black Friday 2009: Deals, steals & specials guide
Black Friday is almost here.
Yes, it’s that time of the year again — the time when retailers across the U.S. mark down products to bargain levels to kick off the holiday shopping season, move goods off the shelves and move the year’s profit needle from red to black.
And, you know, force Americans to wake up at ungodly hours after the previous day’s Thanksgiving meal to make financial decisions far too early in the morning.
But fear not. ZDNet’s Ultimate Black Friday guide for 2009 will digest all those rumored sales specials for you by gadget category — so you can find the electronics and gadgets you’re looking for in one spot.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving…until you pass out.
Tips for Black Friday success:
- Check our reviews to see if you’re getting your money’s worth before you go doorbusting.
- Check the Web to make sure you’re getting the best deal Friday morning.
- You’re likely to find better markdowns on HDTVs and GPS navigation devices.
- You’re likely to find smaller deals on digital cameras — but more to choose from.
- Apple fans, don’t forget about that company’s annual Black Friday deals, which are modest discounts but worth it if you’re planning an Apple purchase anyway.
Note: We’ll be updating this guide as more circulars are released, so make sure to come back and check for new listings. We’re striving for accuracy, but if you spot an error, please leave it in the comments.
Without further ado, here’s the guide.
Retailers posted so far: Sears, Sam’s Club, Kmart, Kohl’s, Toys R Us, Staples, Target, Meijer, Best Buy, Walmart, GameStop, Office Depot, HP, Dell, Amazon, BJ’s, J&R, OfficeMax
Retailers expected soon: Apple Store, Buy.com, CompUSA, Fry’s, Micro Center, NewEgg
Important Note: Several retailers are trying out one-day sales leading up to Black Friday this year. Walmart, Amazon, Sears, JC Penney and Kmart all have pre-sales events; many will do so every weekend through Black Friday.
Skip to: Laptops & desktop computers; Televisions & HDTVs; Home theater, music & movies; Digital cameras & camcorders; GPS navigation devices; MP3 players & portable electronics; E-book readers; Printers; Hard drives, flash media & storage; Monitors, peripherals & accessories; Miscellaneous electronics & software; Video game consoles & games; Circular ad scans; Related links & resources
First up: Laptops & Desktops.
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Andrew J. Nusca is an associate editor for ZDNet and SmartPlanet.
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