Who has the best tablet deals for Black Friday?

Computers & Internet
By Carl Laron on November 21, 2012 in

Tablets for Black Friday

According to predictions from the Consumer Electronics Association, tablets will be "a very big deal" this holiday season -- selling far more units than any other type of consumer electronics gear, including TVs. It's not all that surprising, then, that we see lots and lots of tablet deals in the circulars for Black Friday. It's also not that surprising, unfortunately, that really great deals on the tablets you might actually want are few and far between. That's not to say some worthwhile buys can't be found -- they can, especially for those willing to take their "deal" in the form of a gift card. We also found lots of tablet deals that you should run -- not walk -- away from. Which is which? Let's find out. Read more

Black Friday 2012: Mixers, vacuums and blenders

Kitchen & Food
By Malorie Sellers on November 21, 2012 in

Ninja blender

Mixers, vacuums and blenders, oh my! Finding the best home appliance deals any day of the year can be a tricky task--on Black Friday, it's just downright daunting. Fret no more! We've done the research for you to help eliminate some of the guesswork. Read more

Analyzing the circulars: Best Buy's best (and worst) Black Friday deals

By Carey Rossi on November 20, 2012 in

Best Buy

Televisions, tablets, cameras...

Black Friday is a boon for this big box electronics store, especially when it comes to TVs. That's where Best Buy comes in.

Best Buy starts their door-busting madness at midnight on Friday. Best Buy starts handing out tickets for their deals two hours prior to opening. They believe this system insures that people who have gotten to the store first will get the products they came for. For more information on the ticketing system, check out their FAQs.

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Black Friday 2012: Smartphone savings

By Molly McLaughlin on November 20, 2012 in

Smartphone Black Friday deals: Samsung Galaxy SIII

Black Friday isn't a bad day to buy a smartphone whether you're in the middle of a contract or looking to go month-to-month. While discounts aren't jaw-dropping, there are some savings to be had, plus Walmart is giving out lots of gift cards. Of course, just because something's on sale doesn't mean you should buy it. Here are the highlights from the leaked Black Friday circulars. Read more

The best Black Friday deals on treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes

Fitness & Sports
By Khaled Morad on November 20, 2012 in

Black Friday deals on treadmills, ellipticals and exercise bikes

With the hefty holidays nearing you may find yourself dreaming of mashed potato-capped mountains of stuffing, with winding rivers of gravy alongside hills of ham...  Inevitably followed by nightmares of weeklong sessions on the elliptical.

If you are considering purchasing an elliptical, treadmill, or exercise bike this holiday season, Black Friday may be the optimal time to save big. So which deals are the best? Depends on the store. After scouring the Pre-Sale, Doorbuster, and Cyber Monday ads from Dick's Sporting Goods, Sports Authority, Sears, and Kmart, here are six Black Friday deals worth the early wake up. Read more

Getting the TV picture for Black Friday

Electronics
By Carl Laron on November 19, 2012 in

Black Friday TV Deals

During the Black Friday shopping season, those looking for a new TV might easily be overwhelmed at first glance by the literally hundreds of "deals" that can be found in the various circulars and sales posted at sites like BFads.net. Drill down a little further, though, and you'll quickly realize that many of these are the same exact set, often -- but not always -- being offered at the same exact price, give or take a dollar or two, at each store. Drill down further still, and it becomes clear that some of the bargains aren't exactly spectacular -- modest savings on modest sets from brands you've heard of, with deeper savings on sets from makers whose names aren't even remotely familiar. In other words, when it comes to snagging a deal on a TV, it's just a typical Black Friday. Or is it? Believe it or not, we actually spotted some deals that could be worth losing sleep over, along with some you can snag without losing much sleep at all. Read on for the details. Read more

ConsumerSearch's Holiday Countdown: 9 or more chances to win $500!

By Jillian Ryan on November 19, 2012 in

Holiday Countdown

What if you could start off the new year $500 richer? Enter our Holiday Countdown Facebook contest for a chance to pad your pockets. From now through 2013, we will count down through the holidays and give away 9 (or more) $500 gift cards during the season! Read more

The best and worst Black Friday deals at Target

By Carey Rossi on November 19, 2012 in

Target

Every year ConsumerSearch editors analyze the Black Friday flyers to determine what deals are worth your Black Friday dollars. We realize that many are brand loyal to stores so this year we create cheat sheets for electronics and home and kitchen appliances by store. Here are the best and worst of what you can find at Target.

In addition to their "It's on, Black Friday sale" that runs from 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving until 11 p.m. Friday and then 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. on Saturday, they are running a "Beat the Rush" sale, which we did not analyze since it is done regionally. Also, all Black Friday deals are available at Target.com. Read more

Black Friday 2012: Lowkey deals on digital cameras

Electronics
By Molly McLaughlin on November 19, 2012 in

Black Friday digital camera deals

Last year's Black Friday digital camera bonanza in which quality cameras were being offered at real discounts seems to be a one-time thing. I had been pleased to see quality compact cameras from Canon (say that three times fast) mixed in among the cheap-cheap junk. But this year's circulars are a mix of non-existent models, empty prices and lackluster deals. If you're hoping to find a great camera at a deep discount this Friday, set your expectations low. You're more likely to find a "pretty good" camera at a "decent" price. Read more

The best and worst Black Friday deals at WalMart

By Carey Rossi on November 19, 2012 in

Walmart

Every year ConsumerSearch editors analyze the Black Friday flyers to determine what deals are worth your Black Friday dollars. We realize that many are brand loyal to stores so this year we create cheat sheets for electronics and home and kitchen appliances by store. Here are the best and worst of what you can find at WalMart.

Many of WalMart's deals are being offered now and their Black Friday deals are organized by events: Thursday or Thanksgiving at 8 p.m., Thursday or Thanksgiving at 10 p.m., Friday at 5 a.m., and online. All of the deals are while supplies last and many are selling out now. Read more

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