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Update: Although it appears that Amazon has forgone putting out much anticipated Kindle Fire Black Friday deal this year, there is still a way to get Kindle Fire at $40 discount for $159. All you need to do is to sign up for Amazon Credit Card. You will immediately get $40 bonus on your account available to purchase Kindle Fire, other Kindle Devices or anything else on Amazon for that matter. Click there for details.

Cyber Monday Beating Out Black Friday?

I wouldn’t go so far as to say people don’t absolutely love the excitement of hitting the stores on Black Friday but let’s face it, Cyber Monday is much more convenient for some of us. The only difference in terms of price slashes and discounts between Black Friday and Cyber Monday is that one of these events allows you to shop from home. Which one? Obviously, Cyber Monday is, right? What makes Cyber Monday so great? Well for one, there are many times that we have every intention of dragging ourselves out the day after Thanksgiving to shop but just cannot muster the energy to do so. That turkey and its Tryptophan can really do a number on us!

Then of course we cannot forget those who just cannot make it out of their homes for a variety of reasons and for them Cyber Monday is the best thing since sliced white bread! So what is it that happens on Cyber Monday? It’s simple! Stores all over the world participate in amazing deals on everything from iPads, iPod Touch, PS3 systems, Xbox 360 systems and of course all of the games that go with them.

If you are not into gaming systems then do not worry as there is almost nothing that cannot be found on Cyber Monday at a really amazing discounted price. So whether it is a PlayStation 3 you want to buy for your child or a brand new big screen television for yourself, Cyber Monday is going to be the best time of year to do that. Lately statistics have shown that far more people are shopping on Cyber Monday than on Black Friday and every year those numbers seem to rise. Don’t miss out this year on all the great deals you can find on Cyber Monday.

It seems like just yesterday when we were all online doing our last minute shopping on Cyber Monday, doesn’t it? Well the event has arrived yet again and here we go again! You got some great prices on electronics last year and you are gearing up to do the same this year. Perhaps, you attended Black Friday at some of your favorite stores and you found that the items you wanted were out of stock. This happens quite easily on Black Friday as it is considered the biggest shopping day of the year.

If this is your situation then thankfully there is another way to get in on those same deals and more. Cyber Monday occurs just after Black Friday and it was created in order to allow people to take advantage of some of the great deals they missed on Black Friday. Cyber Monday offers a variety of great sales on all sorts of things like gaming systems such as the PS3 or XBOX 360. You may even be able to find Kinect for th4e Xbox as well as other accessories that go with your gaming system by shopping around on Cyber Monday.

Consider this your day as the stores are all trying to outdo themselves with the best prices. This means use some scrutiny and do not buy the iPad at the very first place you find it just because you cannot imagine it being sold at a lower price. This is a fatal mistake on Cyber Monday because there is always going to be that last place you end up where the price has been cut even more. Smart shopping couple with Cyber Monday can give you one of the best online shopping experiences of your life.

Amazon reported that Kindle Fire is the bestselling device in its store this Black Friday. It looks like Kindle Fire really found its niche and is going to become one of the bestselling devices not only in Amazon but in portable devices market.

The hustle and bustle of the holidays often takes us by surprise and hits us out of nowhere. Some of us are just shocked at how quickly the year goes by. With preparing a nice Thanksgiving dinner, cleaning the mess, seeing your guests off and everything else associated with the feast, it is easy to forget Black Friday.

Fortunately, if for some reason you were unable to go about shopping on the biggest shopping day of the year, Cyber Monday is a great alternative. In fact, there are some people who swear Cyber Monday is even better for great savings than Black Friday. Some stores list the same sale items they had on shelves on Cyber Monday to give shoppers one last chance to take advantage of the sale.

There are some stores which are for online shoppers only such as Amazon and E-Bay. Even sites such as those participate in Cyber Monday. You can find items that are reduced in price by as much as 80% in some cases! Cyber Monday is an excellent event for people who are homebound, snowed in or for some other reason cannot get out of the house.

While most of the online store do stock up sufficiently for the amount of orders they will receive on Cyber Monday, it is a good idea to start shopping as early as possible to be sure you do not get put on back order. You want to be sure all of your merchandise arrives in time for Christmas!

Of course, not everyone who shops on Cyber Monday is doing it for the purpose of stocking up on Christmas presents. Even people who do not celebrate Christmas participate in Cyber Monday simply because it is the best day of the year to find online discounts on much needed items.

Surely Best Buy has put out some good deals on Black Friday and they even opened their doors early for thrift shoppers this holiday season. But why would you want to even leave your house today to face crowds traffic and weather, when you can get same or better deals online. Amazon has been the prime place for holiday shopping for many years. Here are some Best Buy Black Friday style deal that you can get right now online. If you are in a rush – just click on the link above to see the deals right away.

Lexar Media 64 GB SDXC Flash Memory Card LSD64GCRBNA133

• Get it for $84.99 ($115.00 58% off regular price of $199.99)
• High-speed performance-133x (20MB/s) minimum guaranteed speed
• Capture high-quality images and extended lengths of HD video with your SDXC-compatible DSLR camera
• Includes downloadable Image Rescue 4 software to recover lost or deleted photo and video files
• Speed rated at Class 10
• Free, dedicated professional technical support
• Limited lifetime warranty

Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Desktop 7000

• Get it for $59.99 ($90.00 60% off regular price of $149.99)
• High Definition Laser Technology gives the Mouse more precision, more responsiveness, and smoother tracking.
• Mouse & Keyboard 2.4 GHz Wireless Technology connects wirelessly right out of the box with virtually no interference
• Advanced Ergonomic Design promotes a more natural hand, wrist, and forearm position for greater comfort.
• System Requirements – Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Home, Media Center Edition
• Mouse fits your hand as naturally as a handshake
• Tablet PC Edition, 60 MB free space, USB port and CD drive

Sennheiser HD428 Closed Circumaural Hi-Fi Headphone

• Get it for $37.99 (61.96 62% off regular price of $99.95)
• Closed back, sealed, around the ear headphone.
• High output neodymium magnets for powerful bass response.
• Rubberized outer shell for long-lasting durability
• Sealed ear cup provides aggressive noise reduction
• 2 Year warranty

Click here to see complete list for Amazon Black Friday deals on electronics.

Current Amazon Black Friday Deals can be checked here.

2011 is the first year that the Kindle is offered in a large variety of styles and prices.  Amazon has introduced a lot of big programs this year in addition to refreshing the Kindle e-reader lineup.

The Kindle, often called the Kindle 4, is a pocket sized e-reader designed for consumers new to the e-reader world, and for those who just want a simple, intuitive device primarily used for reading.  It holds about half the amount of space that the rest of the Kindles hold, but it still has access to unlimited cloud storage.  The Kindle has about a month’s battery life, and is wi-fi only.  However, consumers can choose whether they want a model with special offers, or pay a little more to get it without them.

Speaking of Special Offers, they do not interfere with reading at all.  They only display on the screen saver and the bottom of the home screen.  For those who already have a Special Offers Kindle or Kindle Touch, watch them closely for any Black Friday offerings.  One of the best special offers have been the one on gift cards.

In the past, the Kindle has been geared towards adults, but now there are a lot of children’s books and games available on the e-reader.  The basic Kindle is also well within the price range that would make it a suitable gift for kids.  It is also easy to navigate, making it more suitable for kids as well.

Kindle games have debuted this year, and with them, there are a lot of different educational games that cover subjects such as math and reading.  There are also interactive books that encourage readers to determine the outcome of the story by answering questions throughout the book.  This gets kids and adults alike more engaged in what they’re reading.  Many of the games that were originally designed for the Kindle Keyboard are now also available on the Kindle 4.

There is something about the lure of a new gadget that can get people more excited about reading.  So, move over video games!  E-readers will be the gadget to get this holiday season.

Kindle Fire price can be checked here.

We’re still waiting when Amazon will announce a Black Friday deal for Kindle Fire. I would be very much surprised if they do not. Meanwhile here’re some of the most “black friday deal wished for devices” based on Google Android:

HTC myTouch 3G

This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported.

Internal memory: Flash 512MB; RAM 192 MB DDR

Phone book entries: Up to 10, 000

Email: Gmail client for Gmail only; separate e-mail software app for accessing IMAP, POP3, Exchange mail

Digital audio player compatibility: MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, WAV, AMR, OGG

It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.

MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet

Redefining the tablet by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go, the Motorola XOOM boasts a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, and ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking. Winner of the Best of Show award at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the XOOM also offers support for Adobe Flash Player–enabling you to view the web without compromise.

Dual-core processing, Android 3.0 Honeycomb platform, and 10.1-inch HD multi-touch display (see larger image).

Front-facing camera for video chats, and rear 5-megapixel camera for HD 720p video capture (see larger image).

It runs Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system, which offers a multi-touch, holographic user interface that improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization. It also offers the latest Google Mobile innovations, including Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction, access to over 3 million Google eBooks and Google Talk with video and voice chat.

The Motorola XOOM features a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi via Google Talk, as well as a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera (with LED flash for stills) that captures video in 720p HD. The 10.1-inch display delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280 x 800-pixel display, and it features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer, and adaptive lighting for new types of applications.

Other features include a 32 GB internal memory, memory expansion via optional microSD cards (with future software upgrade), 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi networking, Bluetooth for hands-free devices and stereo music streaming, access to personal and corporate e-mail, HD 1080p video playback, HDMI output for connecting to a compatible HDTV or monitor, and a 3250 mAh battery for up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi internet browsing.

LG Optimus GT540

It features:

• GSM 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS 900/2100, HSDPA 7.2
• Touch Screen: 320 x 480, 3.0″, HVGA, 262K, TFT
• Wi-Fi, Browser, Speaker Phone, External Memory (MicroSD up to 32GB (not included)), MP3, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, Video Recording, 3.5 Audio Jack, Document viewer, Organizer
• Talk Time: Up to 5 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 20 min (3G). Stand-by Time: Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G)
• Comes along with : USB, Battery, Handset, Wall Charger With Adapter (CUBE) and Manual.

Black Friday week is in full swing and competition is fierce between Kindles and their competitors. There is a Kindle for everyone. That includes people purchasing a Kindle for the first time, veteran Kindle owners looking for the latest generation e-reader, and customers who want a more multipurpose device.

The Kindle is a basic e-reader with 2GB of space, and comes with the option to include special offers or not. It goes for $79 and $109. The super low prices have already initiated quick response from Barnes & Noble and other competitors. For those that prefer a keyboard, Amazon is still making its 3rd generation Kindle, now called Kindle Keyboard available with Wi-Fi only, 3G, Wi-Fi with special offers, and 3G with special offers. Prices range from $99-$189. Both the Kindle and Kindle Keyboard are great for those who just want a device mainly for reading, and also want physical buttons to use for navigation and page turns.

The Kindle Touch is the latest generation in e-reader technology. Like the Kindle Keyboard, it ranges from $99-189 depending on wi-fi, 3G, and special offers. It is the first ever touch screen version of the Kindle, and is getting highly favorable reviews now that It has finally been released to Amazon customers. It is a little bit bigger than the Kindle 4, and can hold about 3000 books, and has a 2 month battery charge. Everything is done via the touch screen, except for one home button at the bottom. The Kindle Touch is Amazon’s response to the release of the touch screen versions of the Nook and Kobo earlier this year. It certainly bear’s Amazon’s trademark top quality design and new features that are not offered elsewhere.

The Kindle Fire was shipped at the same time as the Kindle Touch, and is showing favorable reviews so far, overall. It is a tablet similar to the NookColor, and is an excellent device for watching videos, reading magazines, browsing the internet, or playing games. After debuting at $199, Barnes & Noble followed suit with a $199 NookColor, and released a newer generation of the device, so the completion is definitely fierce. You can take a look at current deals here.