10 Best Black Friday Deals in Tech for 2014
There’s the general feeling that Black Friday deals just aren’t what they used to be. There’s some truth to that, especially with the rise of internet shopping. Instead, Black Friday has become a true American holiday—one that is done more in ritual than in a search for cheap deals. It’s easy to be cynical about our rampant materialism, but the thought that the day is more just a fun thing to do gives me some comfort. I think.
However, when it comes to tech, there are actually some great deals to be had this year. Large TVs in the 60+ inches range have finally come down to a reasonable price, as have 4K TVs. So if you’ve got a tech lover in your life, or even if you’re just looking for something new for yourself, here are the 10 best tech deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday this year:
10. GoPro Hero 3+ – $249 (Walmart, Target, Best Buy)
Fifty bucks off might not seem like a huge discount, but all three retailers are also throwing in a $50 gift card that you can put toward this awesome GoPro camera. At $199, won’t find a better price for the best action camera on the market.
9. Kindle 6-inch e-reader – $49 (Staples) – available now
Kindle e-readers are long lasting devices that are a great gift for the book lover in your life. It’s not as nice as the new Kindle Voyage, nor is it a huge discount, but going from $70 to $50 just might make it the perfect Christmas gift or stocking-stuffer.
8. iPad mini 3 – $325 (Best Buy)
The newest version of the iPad mini doesn’t add a ton of new features or high specs, but at this price it’s only $25 more than last year’s $299 iPad mini 2. If you love the smaller form factor of the iPad mini, we fully recommend you pick up the iPad mini 3 at $325.
7. iPhone 6 – $99 (Best Buy, Walmart)
Apple products are rarely discounted due to the restrictions that the company puts on retailers. However, big retailers find ways of getting around that by offering in-store gift cards that can be used against the purchase. With a two year-contract and the gift card, you can get the price of that shiny new iPhone 6 down to just $99 out of your pocket. Considering the phone is only a few months old, it probably won’t be this cheap again until next September when the next version comes out.