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1. I can only try
   ICOT

   Walmart and Target have already made their Black Friday deal info available.
   There are several sited devoted to Black Friday 2011 deals and specials.
   Laptop PCs is one category that seems to be much lower this year than it has been in the past - you can get a very decent computer for less money than ever before.

   Instead of posting specific links here, I'll just suggest Googling "Black Friday", "Black Friday 2011" and so on to search for deals on all types of items that will be upcoming over the next week or so.

   Obviously, if you want to request help, opinions or info on a specific item, or you just want to publicize metzios that you spotted, please do so (within this site's guidelines, of course).

   $pend, $pend, $pend!

   Posted 6 months ago #

2. moishy
   Awarded- 'Most Exciting Member''

   ea sports games??

   Posted 6 months ago #

3. onegoal
   Member

   My tent is pitched.

   Posted 6 months ago #

4. dunno
   Better Late than Never!

   i'm looking for a good deal on a laptop that you can get online...any leads?

   Posted 6 months ago #

5. zahavasdad
   Member

   How come Seforim Stores or other Judica stores like Eichelers dont have Black Friday Specials

   Posted 6 months ago #

6. I can only try
   ICOT

   dunno-

   Before looking for a laptop, you need to know how you intend to use it and what you will be using it for.
   Here are things to consider:

   -Do you intend to carry it around a lot (school, work, etc.) or basically keep it in one place?

   -What is your preferred screen size (10-11 inch [netbook], 12-13 inch [smaller laptop], 14-15.5 inch [common laptop size] 17+ inch [large laptop / desktop replacement])

   -What will its use be? Internet browsing and word processing? Movie and picture editing? Working with large spreadsheets? Game playing?

   -What level of support will you need? Frequent calls to technical assistance? Solve everything yourself?

   -Will you be OK with free antivirus, Open Office, etc. or will you want commercial products like McAfee and Microsoft Office?

   -Will you be watching DVDs and listening to music often?

   If you get a PC that's a lot more powerful than you need, that's a waste of money. It's best to determine what you need / want it for and take it from there.

   Posted 6 months ago #

7. cinderella
   If the shoe fits....

   Zahavasdad, in Cedarhust, Central Ave is having supposedly huge black Friday sales. There are quite a few sefarim stores there. Z. Bermans, Judaica Plus, Five Towns Judaica. Check it out.

   Posted 6 months ago #

8. YW Band
   Member

   I wanna get a new 8gb ipod?

   does anyone know a price better than $130 that is in Brooklyn area?

   Kings plaza will be a mob scene but worth it i guess.

   if u want shirts buy from Jose a bank 3/$100!

   enjoy the mobs!

   Posted 6 months ago #

9. onegoal
   Member

   This is racism! There should be a white Friday also!

   YW Band- A iPod touch I assume?

   Posted 6 months ago #

10. commonsense
    not so common

    YW-Band toys r us has 1 for $130 with a $30 gift card. also there is a $10 gift card with $75 purchase that might apply as well. this is not on black friday, it is now until Wed.
    Zahavasdad, Black friday is traditionally the day to start shopping for the big gift holiday which is why black friday is not exactly a jewish concept. While i see no problem with us taking advantage of the great sales, I don't think it's so appropriate for jewish stores to call their sales black friday sales.

    Posted 6 months ago #

11. manonfire169
    Member

    yw bands what kind of ipod r u looking for i can maybe sell u one

    Posted 6 months ago #

12. zahavasdad
    Member

    The reason its called "Black friday" because in Accounting Terms losing money is called being in the "red" and making money is called being in the "black"

    Most retail stores lose money most of the year and make money the day after Thanksgiving.

    If "Black Friday" was such an unjewish idea why does B & H Photo (Largest Charedi owned store) have black friday specials and if shopping is December is non-jewish, Why does Eichlers have Chanuka Specials.

    Posted 6 months ago #

13. dunno
    Better Late than Never!

    I can only try:
    I thought about some of those things but I still don't know what to get. My laptop pretty much stays at home. I'd prefer a 15.6" one but can go a little smaller or bigger. I use it mainly to surf the web and put on pictures although I do occasionally watch DVDs on it. Virus protection isn't much of an issue since I think I have another use from the one I already have. I don't need customer support. The only catch is that I'm going to be out of town so I would have to be able to get it online.

    Posted 6 months ago #

14. I can only try
    ICOT

    dunno-

    Your requirements are very basic, and you should be able to get a decent lower-end PC that meets your needs for $400 or less during Black Friday sales (some of which are already underway) - you can even get one for $300 or less, but depending on the specs, it may not be one I’d recommend.

    Walmart, Target, OfficeMax, Best Buy, Amazon and other stores have already posted several of their specials online.

    I’m hesitant to recommend an individual model at this point – there are just so many to choose from, and I’d hate to recommend one and find that a better price for the same or similar model is available.

    I suggest the following:
    -Google “Black Friday” and also check the above mentioned sites.
    -Don’t buy an outdated or “stripped” model. I see a PC or two listed at about $200, but they’ve got old, slow CPUs and insufficient memory.
    -If you see models you like, please post their URLs here (that kind of link has been allowed in the past), and I and/or other posters can give our opinions on whether they’re decent machines at a good price.

    If you want specific recommendations by me, I can look thru ads and view specs, but you’ll have to accept the caveat that the model(s) I recommend, while decent values, may not be the best value/price combination out there.

    Posted 6 months ago #

15. commonsense
    not so common

    dunno, staples has a decent computer for $350 now until Wed. they are also running a special of 15% off everything you can fit into a bag they give you. if they let you combine the two you can get the computer for about $300 now before black friday.

    Posted 6 months ago #

16. commonsense
    not so common

    zahavasdad, i know why the day is termed black friday and do not consider shopping a non jewish activity. the reason the stores go into the black on that specific day every year is because that is traditionally the day to start holiday shopping. most stores have the holiday music and decorations and sometimes workers in costume during the black friday shopping.

    Posted 6 months ago #

17. Joseph / bezalel
    Blocked

    I wanna get a new 8gb ipod?

    Apple generally doesn't allow their resellers to offer their products cheaper but resellers are allowed to and sometimes bundle free iTunes credits (or other accesories) with iPods. On Black Friday the Apple stores usually discount their products by about 10%.

    Posted 6 months ago #

18. Joseph / bezalel
    Blocked

    dunno, staples has a decent computer for $350 now until Wed. they are also running a special of 15% off everything you can fit into a bag they give you. if they let you combine the two you can get the computer for about $300 now before black friday.

    You are supposed to read the fine print.

    Not valid on desktop or laptop computers, tablets, netbooks, Amazon Kindle®, NOOK®, Beats Audio™ products, Keurig® coffee brewers, printers, fax and copier machines, business machines, laminators, furniture and storage, case paper, cases of water, all Copy & Print Center orders, Staples® EasyTech(sm) professional-grade and on-site services, depot repair and parts, gift cards, mobile phones and mobile phone services, phone cards or postage stamps.

    Posted 6 months ago #

19. aries2756
    Smartness runs in my family.

    I think its called "Black" friday because people stay up all night in line waiting for the stores to open early to get the best deal. Black meaning dark, night time.

    Posted 6 months ago #

20. zahavasdad
    Member

    47th St Photo used to have Holiday Windows in their stores (Non-Sectarian)

    And I see alot of frum people seeing the windows at Macys and Saks Fifth Ave

    Posted 6 months ago #

21. I can only try
    ICOT

    commonsense-
    dunno-

    The link for the model described by “commonsense” is here:
    http://www.staples.com/HP-Pavilion-g6-1b60us-15.6-Laptop/product_392010

    The specs are very solid, and $350 is at least $50 cheaper than any other site at which I can find it and $100 - $200 cheaper than most sites.
    The user reviews at several sites (amazon, staples, newegg) are overall positive with most buyers being very happy with it.

    It’s possible that you may get a better value with something else as the week goes on, but I don’t think it would be a mistake to get this PC.

    Bottom line – IMO, it’s worth getting.
    If you don’t get this one there will be other and different opportunities.

    Posted 6 months ago #

22. dunno
    Better Late than Never!

    Thanks so much I can only try and commonsense. I'm at work now but I'll check them out when I get home.

    Posted 6 months ago #

23. anonymrs
    Member

    how about boots? i need snow boots and regular boots. ive seen online, but if i can a better deal by waiting until the end of the week i will. (please dont suggest the stores on central ave in cedarhurst- their SALE prices are still more than i would spend)

    Posted 6 months ago #

24. squeak
    Makes smalltalk with the 2 most intellegent beings on Earth

    Aries, funny :)

    I think the accounting terms are racist. Just because Native Americans run gambling parlors and sell bankrupting products like tobacco, we have a right to call it "in the red"? That's a racial slur!

    Just because the NFL does it, does not mean we should all use this pejorative.

    Posted 6 months ago #

25. I can only try
    ICOT

    anonymrs-

    If you Google “Black Friday boots” and/or “Black Friday shoes” lots of hits come up for all kinds of stores and brand names.
    Several reputable retailers have already posted specials.

    As far as “buy now” vs. “see if something better comes up”, check the sales that you’re interested in. If they expire over the next couple of days, you have a decision to make, but if they’re good thru the weekend, why not wait and see?

    "Look before you leap"
    "He who hesitates is lost"
    "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush"
    --pick which of the above philosophies you are most comfortable with.

    Posted 6 months ago #

26. dunno
    Better Late than Never!

    I can only try:

    I saw that laptop...it would be perfect but I'm very wary of getting AMD processor instead of Intel. You seem to know something about computers...you think AMD is as good?

    I also saw a Gateway one from Best Buy that has an i3 processor. They don't link it, nor do they show the price but maybe that's also good.

    Posted 6 months ago #

27. moishy
    Awarded- 'Most Exciting Member''

    Can s/o please help me?? I want to know if there are any Black Friday sales on ea sports games for PC ??

    Posted 6 months ago #

28. I can only try
    ICOT

    dunno-

    AMD doesn't scare me - I've purchased both desktop and laptop computers with AMD CPUs and I haven't had problems with either.

    AMD usually is cheaper than Intel, and in this case the Intel i3 CPU is probably a bit better. It's tough to do a straight comparison, since they use a completely different architecture, and Intel is better at some things, while AMD is better at others.
    My "green lighting" of this model was heavily influenced by the number of positive reviews from people who bought it.

    For your requirements, either the A4-3300M CPU or Intel's i3 would more than suffice.

    If you're not comfortable with this PC's specs and/or want to look around further, by all means do so - at this time of year there are sure to be other good buys to be had.

    Posted 6 months ago #

29. dunno
    Better Late than Never!

    I'll look around a little more but if I don't find anything better I'll probably get this one. Thanks a lot for all your help.

    Posted 6 months ago #

30. I can only try
    ICOT

    moishy-

    It seems there aren't too many EA game fans here - sorry.
    Why don't you Google "Black Friday EA sports games PC"? I tried it and several hits came up, including Best Buy.

    dunno-

    OK, hatzlocha raba.
    Don't forget that thanks go to poster "commonsense" for initially suggesting this model.

    Posted 6 months ago #

31. I can only try
    ICOT

    dunno-

    Here's another possibility:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400257624065+

    It's got similar specs to the Staples PC.
    It's $299
    It has an Intel B940 CPU, which is similar to the i3, but a slightly lower grade.

    This one also is a lower-end PC, but it should be fine for your requirements.
    Newegg.com sold it. They no longer offer it, but there are 37 reviews on their site, and they are overwhelmingly very positive.

    Posted 6 months ago #

32. moishy
    Awarded- 'Most Exciting Member''

    ICOT- Thanx. Would you be able to maybe post some of the things that came up, as I don't have access to Google where I am right now?? Thanx again.

    Posted 6 months ago #

33. I can only try
    ICOT

    moishy-

    Here are a couple of links that come up for Black Friday on EA sites:

    http://easportsgamespc.blackfridayadssale2011.com/clearance-black-friday-ea-sports-games-pc-specials-sale-2011.html

    http://www.ea.com/news/black-friday-is-coming-get-up-to-60-off-over-200-games

    I can't post all links that come up on a search because I'm not familiar with several of the sites, don't know which games are good and current, and I don't want to go thru and verify page after page of links.

    I recommend you find a PC that can access Google, or get your parents' permission to do so (if that's the issue), and check the various links and sites for yourself.

    Posted 6 months ago #

34. Dont get me wrong
    Member

    Bluetooth for $0.01 after rebate.
    m.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?
    Item=N82E16875982357

    Posted 5 months ago #

35. BaalHabooze
    On the rocks

    just thinking...

    -Black Friday...the day when normal people turn into zombies armed with shopping carts.

    -We stuff the turkey but in the end the turkey stuffs us.

    -I was undecided between Grey Goose or Wild Turkey for Thanksgiving today.

    BaalHabooze
    on the rocks

    Posted 5 months ago #

36. The Goq
    Founder and president of the CR welcome wagon!

    BH dont drink too much i wouldnt want you to get in a fowl mood.

    Posted 5 months ago #

37. I can only try
    ICOT

    Today is Cyber Monday, when all kinds of electronics are on sale online.

    There are many retailers now offering sales on all types of goodies: laptops! cell phones! blueteeth! brownnoses! (sorry, couldn’t resist that one)

    If you still have some change floating around among the lint at the bottom of your pocket, these places will gladly vacuum it up (the change, not the lint).

    I once again recommend my favorite sale sites for electronic bargain hunting:
    http://www.deals2buy.com
    http://www.techbargains.com
    and vendor http://www.newegg.com

    Posted 5 months ago #

38. Another Joseph Name - BLOCKED
    Blocked

    "zahavasdad
    Member
    How come Seforim Stores or other Judica stores like Eichelers dont have Black Friday Specials ??"

    cause they are not goverened by a black...:P!!!

    Posted 5 months ago #

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