Author: Douglas

  • Christmas Laptop Sales 2009

    The Christmas Laptop Sales 2009 are out from all major department and specialty stores. The savings from the Black Friday Deals can now even be better.

    From Best Buy, the new Dell Inspiron Laptop with an Intel Pentium Dual-core processor, 3 GB memory, 6 cell lithium-ion battery DVD+RW/CD –RW drive, 250 GB hard drive, 14” wide screen, built-in web cam, and the new Windows 7 Home Premium edition operating system. This unit is going for $449.99. To help personalize this laptop, it is available in three different colors of Pink, Jade Green, or Ice Blue.

    For those that prefer a Gateway Computer there is the model NV5212u with a AMD Athlon X2 dual-Core processor with a 4GB memory, 320 GB hard drive with a DVD-RW/CD-RW drive 6 cell lithium-ion battery, built in web cam, a 15.6” wide screen, and the new Windows 7 Home Premium edition operating system. This piece is going for $399.99. There is only one color choice of Cherry Red with this model that is available at this time.

    From Walmart comes a Christmas sale on laptop also. The list includes the low prices on eMachines 15.6” eME627-5279 laptop PC with AMD Athlon 64 processor which is 1.6GHZ. The memory is 2GB with a 160 GB hard drive, 15.6” LCD wide screen along with a Wi-Fi and card reader, a DVD-RW/CD drive with a 6 cell battery that can last up to 2.5 hours, and the new Windows 7 Home Premium edition operating system. This sells for $368.00.

    These are just a few of the great Christmas Laptop Sales 2009 that are available today.

  • Best Laptops to Buy for Christmas 2009

    Best laptops to buy for Christmas 2009 ultimately depend on who is going to use it and for what purpose. A gamer would not be happy with a laptop that is set up for media playback and vice versa. Before any purchase is made, make sure you know what the interest of the intended user is.

    There are many people that go by a brand’s name and think it is quality. This is true in a lot of items, but when it comes to computers, almost all of the components are used by nearly every manufacturer.

    There are two major manufacturers of processors, Pentium and AMD. Pentium is the larger and better known name but I have never known anyone with an AMD chip that had any problems.

    When it comes to RAM or as some places call it memory, 2GB is generally fast enough to watch live streams and chat. The processor should be near 2 GHz and the storage size should be over 100GB. If the laptop is intended for a person will use their new computer as a library, there are units that can have as high as 500GB of memory, but 320 is usually sufficient.

    The difference in buying a laptop for a person who will mostly use their computer for surfing and word-processing is ok with what was stated above. If the person is a gamer, then a dual core processor is preferred along with at least 4GB of ram. This way the graphics will function as the programmers designed them too and the overall experience will be enjoyed.

    Best laptops to buy for Christmas 2009 will be determined by the end user and not the brand name.

  • JC Penney Black Friday Deals

    Getting a jump on all the other retail stores, JC Penney Black Friday Deals start at 4:00 am on November 27, 2009. On sale are items in every department from jewelry to clothing, housewares and bedding. There is no part or corner in the stores that customers will not find significant savings on many items.

    Children’s cloths are marked down as much as 60% on selected items. Arizona bottoms and tops are also at 60% off their regular retail prices. At 50% off are the entire stock of accent rugs, area rugs, bath accessories, bath rugs, memory foam pillows, memory foam toppers and shower curtains there is so much to chose from.

    Dockers Luxelon Polo sweaters and crew are marked 55% off and the entire stock of dresses are reduced by 50%. Men’s Levi 505, 514, 527, 550, 559 and 569 jeans are all on sale for $32.99.

    This is not a store known for electronics, but there is a selection and they too are on sale like the Discovery Kids Digital Camera for $28.88 and the Sharper Image key chain for a mere $9.88.

    The total list of jewelry that is on sale is too much to list but the ½ carat diamond 14k gold over sterling silver bracelet, earrings and necklace are only $79.99 each. The ½ carat diamond ring set in 10k gold is on sale for $149.99. The one carat diamond bridal ring is at $799.99 for one day only. 

    Free with any purchase from the selection of JC Penney Black Friday Deals, there is a Disney Snowglobe added to your shopping bag.

  • Walgreens Black Friday Sales

    The Walgreens Black Friday Sales are active on November 27, 2009 the entire day. In most places this is a 24/7 drugstore and more. Since they never close the deals start at midnight. If after your Thanksgiving dinner is over and you wish to start early, Walgreens is open and ready for your shopping pleasure.

    There is a misconception that this is only a place for film developed and a prescription filled. Walgreens has developed over the years into the modern version of the old dime stores from years ago. There is a little of everything there. With 6,479 stores covering 49 states, odds are there is one near you.

    Besides drugs, these stores offer food items, health and beauty products along with electronic equipment. As part of the black Friday sale there is a Maylong 4.3” FD-420 GPS navigation for Dummies on sale for $79.99. If a TV is on the shopping list, then the Thursday sale item is the Venturer 15” LCD Digital TV for $99.99 and on Friday the Digital Prism 7” Portable LCD TV for $79.99.

    For the children there are numerous toys and games that are always available and instead of fighting the crowds at the bigger retail stores for those seasonal items, Walgreens has a fine selection. On Friday there are selected items on sale at no cost. These include 100 light set with clear or multi color for the price of $0.00 along with a 4 foot inflatable penguin or snowman. These are part of the B1G1 promotion. 

    Walgreens Black Friday Sales is more than just a place for the one item you forget at the big retail stores, plus there is never a long line at checkout.

  • Best Buy Black Friday Sales

    The Best Buy Black Friday Sales start at 5:00 am on November 27, 2009. If you find cannot wait till Thanksgiving, best Buy is opening their online doors Thursday at 2:00 am with the same deals that will be offered the following day. Because of the sheer size of Best Buy, if you make a purchase online, it is advised to make your selection as an in-store pickup and print out a copy of the ad with you to the store. All stores will be extremely busy and this will help reduce any problems that might occur.

    The sale items that will be offered online are supposed to be the same as what is being offered in the stores but may vary from location to location. Check with the availability of the product you want to purchase before you select it.

    Presently online there are selected items that are marked at below black Friday prices. A few examples are the Motorola H710 Noise cancelling Bluetooth headsets for $39.99 and the Dell 10.1” netbook with Intel Atom Processor, 1GB of memory and 160 GB harddive for just $379.99.

    The Pre-Black Friday 4-day Sale at best Buy stated November 22 and will run thru Wednesday the 26th of November. Many of the items will still be at this reduced price on Friday but some will have to be raised. The opportunity is now to find the best items at the lowest price while supplies last at the pre Best Buy Black Friday Sales going on now.

  • Toys R Us Black Friday Deals 2009

    Like so many other stores, Toys R Us Black Friday Deals 2009 start at 5:00 am on November 27, 2009. Like so many other stores there are doorbuster prices on drastically reduced items.

    Some of the doorbuster items are the VTech learning Computer for $14.99 and the SanDisk 8 GB SDHC memory Card for $19.99. The selection of digital cameras include the Fujifilm FinePix Red 12MP for $69.99, the iCarty Mini for $12.49, the Pink or Blue Digital Video Camcorder for $29.99 and the Vivitar 8.1 MP for $39.99. Other electronic items that have the doorbuster savings on them are the iHome iPod Docking Station at $39.99 and the Singing Machine Karaoke System for only $49.99. The MP3 players include Nextar 2 GB MP3 for $17.49 and the SanDisk 8 GB Sansa Fuze for $49.99. The Hailer 22 inch LCD TV is priced at $199.99.

    To help power all of the new toys and gadgets that will be under the Christmas Tree and in the stocking is savings on the Toys R Us battery 20 pack for a mere $4.99.

    The DVD selection is huge with special prices starting at $3.99 and going up to $14.99 for the Hanna Montana the Movie on Blu-Ray.  This includes all Sonly DVD’s for $9.99 and Blues Clues World Traveler for $4.99.

    Selected toys are being priced with the great doorbuster savings so the consumer can stretch their hard earned money. This selection includes the Animal Planet buckets at $4.99, the Aquadoodle wall and Zip Bin Mats for just $9.99 each, The Barbie 3 Musketeer Doll at $7.49 and the Casio 61 Key Full size keyboard for a mere $68.77.

    The list goes on to include many more toys and video games. With the Toys R Us Black Friday Deals 2009, there is something for every kid this Christmas on sale.

  • Macys Black Friday Deals 2009

    The Macys Black Friday Deals 2009 start with the opening of the department’s stores doors at 5:00 am on November 27, 2009. There are savings on women’s shoes and clothing along with jewelry. Electronic gear and appliances are also marked down for this once a year sale.

    If for some reason you miss the black Friday sales or you just have more shopping to do, try Macy’s Cyber Monday sale. This is when there will be huge savings offered thru their online store. It will be offering the same deals that are at the department store, but no crowds or lines.

    Presently Macy’s is offering discount coupons online but they expire before black Friday. The black Friday coupons will be posted on November 23, 2009 with anticipated great savings.

    Some of the savings includes 20% off on all clearance designer and Bridge handbags. There are dress shirts of various brands at 75% off. Karen Scott knit sweaters for misses and petites are at a reduced price of $14.99. John Ashford cotton flannel sports shirt are for only $9.99.

    Other great items on sale are the Ralph Lauren Logo Pillow for $6.99 and the Pierre Cardin Savory 4 piece luggage set for $79.99. From the kitchen and housewares department there is 40% off on all blenders including CusinArt, KitchenAid and Breville.

    Martha Stewart and Holiday Lane collections of ornaments and decorations are drastically reduced in price by 50% along with Lenox china Crystal and Silver Holiday ornaments.

    These savings and more are the Black Friday deals on not only Macys Black Friday Deals 2009 but also Cyber Monday sale.

  • Wal-Mart Black Friday Deals 2009

    The most anticipated sale of the year is the Wal-Mart Black Friday Deals 2009. Even with a third quarter profit of $3.24 billion, their sales on items have dramatic price reductions to get the consumers out and spending. The deals will start at 5 am and last until 11 am across the nation on November 27th. These hours will correspond to local times so the east coast will be first.

    One of the hottest items is the HDTV from Sanyo. This is a 50 inch set for only $598. The Emerson 32 inch LCD HDTV will be priced at $248 and the 42 inch plasma HDTV will be at $448.The Magnavox Blu-ray player is being offered for only $78. There will be selected children’s clothing for only $3. DVD’s will be priced at $2 and there is a slow cooker in the home appliance section for only $4.

    If a computer is on your shopping list then there is an Acer 17.3 inch Laptop with 4 GB Ram and 320GB of memory with a built in Webcam for $498. The eMachine eME617 with a 15.6 screen a 2GB ram and a hard drive of 160GB will be priced at $198. The HP G60 with a 15.6 inch screen, 3GB of Ram and a hard drive of 250GB are going for $298.

    All Bratz Dolls are at $5 each and the Barbie Beach Party Doll and Bike are for $9. The Disney Princess Board Game will have a reduced price of $5.

    To help power all the toys and games the UltraAdvanced AA/AAA 6-pack batteries from Duracell will be priced at $2.50. The Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA 2-pack of batteries will be selling for $2.50.

    These are just a few of the over 100 items on sale for the Wal-Mart Black Friday Deals 2009.

  • Target Black Friday Deals 2009

    The Target Black Friday Deals 2009 start at 5:00 am on November the 27th. This starting time will coincide with the opening of their biggest competitor Wal-Mart. The list is long and the savings is significant. At Target there will be a Westinghouse 32 inch LCD HDTV for only $246. For that hard to find Michael Jackson CD, “BAD”, it will be available for only $6.50.

    A $25 iTunes gift card is only $20. With the purchase of an Apple 32GB iPod Touch there is a free $30 gift card and with the Apple 8GB iPod Nano there is a free $15 gift card.

    The selection of movies on DVD and video are too many to name but the prices start at just $3.99 and go up to $12.99.

    For the home or office there is the Chefmate 12-cup coffee maker for $3.00. Also for just $3.00 are the 2 slice sandwich maker, the 2 slice toaster and the slow cooker. The Dirt Devil Versa Power 3 in 1 vac is a low $9.00.

    Sterling Silver earrings are priced at just $7.49 a pair.

    A 10 pack photo frames are at $12.00 and for the memories that you want to be portable with you there is the Digital Décor Color LCD key chain that holds up to 48 pictures for only $10.00.

    There is also the Lexar Media 4GB micro and standard SDHC cards that come with 50 free songs download for just $10.00.

    The Polaroid V130 2 inch color LCD camcorder is priced at $39.00.

    If cloths are on the shopping list then there is a selection of children’s clothes for only $3.00.

    These are a few of the great offers at the Target Black Friday Deals 2009.