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Russian Laptop Sale Only Has 10 Laptops in Stock, Causes Epic Brawl
A store in Moscow advertised laptops for 80% off. The catch? There were only 10 of them. The resulting ruckus makes our Black Friday clusterfucks look like tea parties. [LiveLeak via Random Good Stuff] -
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800,000 Wii Units Sold In Black Friday Week While Iwata Giggled Maniacally
This is what Microsoft didn't tell you about last Black Friday sales: Nintendo sold 800,000 Wii units that week, besting the Xbox 360 and the PS3. According to Nintendo Presidential Vampire Satoru Iwata:
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By Jesus DiazComment by xsecretfiles2: I'm still waiting for a price drop....the console it's worth at least $100 IMO 6 Responses | Other threads
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wtf
Walmart Shoppers Cracked Jokes at Trampled Worker's Expense
We already know that the people involved in the trampling death of Jdimytai Damour on Black Friday were deplorable, but few could have imagined how bad things really were. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Kaiser-Machead: This is the last time I'll say this, though I'll be tempted to say it again. Fuck WAL*MART, its employees, and... 14 Responses | Other threads
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star wars
Jon Stewart Trashes Black Friday, Succumbs to Lego Millennium Falcon
If you didn't watch Jon Stewart yesterday, check out his hilarious take on Black Friday, recession, and people's stupidity fighting for silly things. His purchases: a wobble-headed C-3PO doll and, get ready, the Lego Millennium Falcon*. More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by armendni: So we should blame the three deaths on the recession right? 9 Responses | Other threads
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sales
Xbox 360 Outsells PS3 3:1 on Black Friday
Each passing holiday season has become a critical, missed chance for Sony to catch up with the Xbox 360, and it's starting to become silly to say "maybe next year."
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By Mark WilsonComment by Ibelieveinsandwitches: How can Sony be losing?! It has BLU RAY! BLUUUU RAAAAY!!!! consumers should be listening when Sony tells them that they need something! 45 Responses | Other threads
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question of the day
Question of the Day: Who Is Most to Blame For the Walmart Trampling Incident?
Black Friday horror stories are inevitable, but nothing can compare to the trampling death of a 34 year old Walmart employee. But who is really to blame? Let us know—and feel free to vent.
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By Sean FallonComment by pettiblay: Every single person that knowingly set foot on the dead guy should die. There's just some stuff you don't do... 14 Responses | Other threads
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science
Video Proof that Black Friday Turns People Into Animals
Above: a video of a bunch of dealcrazed shoppers decimating a pallet of Xbox 360 Guitar Hero bundles at Walmart on Black Friday. Below: a time lapse video of a bunch of ants eating a dead gecko. I don't think any further analysis is necessary, do you? More » -
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Black Friday Horror Stories
While nothing can match the horror of workers getting killed by stupid mobs and shootings in the middle of a Toys R Us, we keep receiving horror tales about other Black Fridays gone wrong. The biggest one is about how CompUSA/Tigerdirect online "sale"—the one with the Sony Vaio TT with a $5,000 discount was apparently a total disaster, according to readers. Update: A guy from the CompUSA "sale" wrote to us. Readers keep posting their stories about other places in the comments.
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By Jesus DiazComment by xashinx: On the contrary to a horror story I have a happy story! I was able to receive 3 free DVDs because... 39 Responses | Other threads
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Roundup: Best Black Friday Advice, Deals and Warnings
Black Friday, the biggest shopping day of the year, is not something you jump into without a plan. If you are shopping or getting ready to shop, make sure you have all the info you need by first checking out our Black Friday survival guide, as well as the supplementary Black Friday helpers:
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WalMart Worker Trampled to Death by Deal-Crazed Black Friday Shoppers
OK, Black Friday has officially gotten out of hand. A 34-year-old WalMart employee was trying to hold back the crowds at a Long Island store this morning at 5am, when they took the doors off their hinges and stormed the store. The man fell down and was trampled by over 200 people as he gasped for air. It's sad and despicable, and it's equally the fault of the dehumanized shoppers and the WalMart store it happened at. More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by VoidingWarranties: This is why I hate america... 12 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
The Week in iPhone Apps: A Horn O' Plenty
Today we give thanks together—thanks for our family, our friends, the delicious high-calorie spread before us, and the ability to slap your friend's face on a cartoon turkey and email it to their mom. Behold, it's the finest eating day of the year, and the App Store is here to help with some new holiday cheer and a few classics suited to the occasion. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by freeboater: What's with no Last Call on the Canadian App Store? My dogsled team hates it when I get behind the reins... 4 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo
Gadget Deals of the Day
With just two days until Black Friday, we just wanted to take a moment to remind you that on the web, every day makes a great day to drop too much cash on crap that cannot stop you from hating your life. Today we have our standard array of deals along with some a-bit-too-late-for-Thanksgiving-sucker specials on cookware. Plus, we found a reusable shopping bag offer that can grant you the smug satisfaction that you aren't destroying our world with more plastic—for free. More » -
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Question of the Day: How Long are You Willing to Wait in Line For Black Friday Deals?
Based on an earlier poll, we already know that plenty of you will be heading out to shop on Black Friday. Major polls listed in our Black Friday survival guide indicate that the number of people heading out overall could be higher than in previous years. That having been said, I'm curious to know about what people are willing to endure to get the deal they really want. So, my question is: how long are you willing to wait in line for Black Friday deals? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by Pootie Tang: In fact, I am in line for Black Friday 2009. And I am only the fourth one to the... 5 Responses | Other threads
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CompUSA's Black Friday Deals Include $5,999 Sony Vaio TT for $999, Tons of Giveaways
Not only are CompUSA and TigerDirect doing discounted deals for Black Friday—they call it Pink Friday because they are supporting the fight against breast cancer—but they are also giving away free desktop computers in store. You'll also get some insane discounts online on limited-quantity goodies. Two crazy examples: A $5,999 Sony Vaio TT with a 256GB SSD, 11.1-inch screen, and Blu-Ray for only $999 (yes, nine hundred ninety-nine dollars) or a Xbox 360s for $99 during a 12 hour webcast. Read on for the complete list. Update: We got the address and time for the webcast, plus other details. More » -
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7 Crappy Black Friday "Deals" That Aren't Really
We've been telling you all of the deals you shouldn't miss for Black Friday, plus how to survive while getting exactly what you want. Well, Electronic House goes in the other direction, pointing out seven Black Friday "deals" you should avoid because you can get the same (or better) deal right now somewhere else. Topping the list are the Canon SD1100IS digital camera at Sears, which is currently cheaper at Amazon, and the Sharp LC-52SB55U HDTV at Circuit City, which is $200 cheaper at Best Buy as we speak. [Electronic House Image: Getty] -
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Newegg's Black Friday Deals Unveiled
Now that we are down to the wire, Newegg has finally pulled the wraps off their Black Friday lineup. Highlights include: a 46" Sharp Aquos 1080p LCD HDTV for $1000 shipped, an 8.9" Acer Aspire One Netbook for $250 shipped, a Garmin nuvi 250 GPS unit for $100 shipped, and a set of Xbox 360 Elite / Wii bundles shipped at $400. All-in-all, Newegg's deals are fairly typical of what we have already seen, but shopping online sure beats heading out to the stores. More » -
dealzmodo
Best Buy, Macmall Start Mac Discounts For Black Friday Now: Up to $250 Off
Fry's MacBook deal may have turned out to be too good to be true, but these sales prices are real: Best Buy and Macmall are offering up to $250 off Macs. The full list is here, helpfully compiled by MacRumors, with that $250 being on 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pros at Macmall with on-sale discount and mail-in rebate. iMacs, regular MacBooks and Airs get around $100 to $150 off at both Best Buy and Macmall. We'll just have to see how Apple's own crazy discounting matches up to this on Friday. [MacRumors] -
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Brutally Honest Black Friday Ads Showcase Retailers on the Brink
For this week's Photoshop Contest I asked you to create Black Friday ads that were more honest than the ones we've been seeing. You know, ones that come out and admit to the dire straights retailers are in this year. We got some pretty great results here, all showing off just how screwed big box stores are this year. So come on, hit the jump for your top three winners and the rest of the best in our Gallery of Champions. More » -
dealzmodo
Amazon Misunderstands "Friday," Starts Black Friday Deals Now
Ok, so it's only a selection of the sale products, but Amazon's Black Friday sale is actually underway now. There're some sales on Blu-ray players, headphones, lots of external hard drives, GPS units and such, and one eye-catcher so far is a Sony Vaio VGN-SR140 13.3-Inch laptop reduced by $600, which is 38% off. Check it out—you might find the bargain you're looking for four days early. [Amazon] -
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Walmart Black Friday Deals Leaked
Last week CNN got wind of some of the doorbuster deals Walmart would offer this Black Friday. The promise of a 50-inch Samsung plasma HDTV for $800, Xbox 360 bundle with Guitar Hero III and wireless guitar for $200, $128 Blu-ray player and $400 HP desktop got our hopes up that Walmart would swoop in to rescue our nerdy holiday. GottaDeal.com got their hands on a detailed list—and although I can't say that it is overwhelmingly awesome, I can say that Walmart served up some of the best deals so far. More » -
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Toys 'R' Us Leaks Black Friday Deals
Toys 'R' Us a is building up the hype about their upcoming Black Friday event by giving us a taste of the deals they have in store. Apparently, this year will boast 50% more Doorbusters than last year—a total of 150 from 5am to 1pm on November 28th. Toys 'R' Us will be unveiling 100 of these doorbusters on their website starting on midnight November 26th/27th and in a 24-page circular that will appear in newspapers on Thanksgiving day. An additional 50 "mystery deals" will be unveiled in stores only on Black Friday. However, a sample of the deals shoppers can expect on Black Friday and over the course of their 2-day sales event can be found right now—after the break. More »
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By Sean FallonComment by korybing: man am I the only person in the world who actually has to spend Black Friday in an office working? 2 Responses | Other threads
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GameStop's Black Friday Ad Leaked
Our friends at Kotaku managed to get their hands on the GameStop Black Friday circular and, not surprisingly, bundles are the major theme here. Some of the better deals include a .99 cent price tag for Rock Band Track Pack Vol. 2 (after purchase of Rock Band game or bundle over $50), Madden PSP Entertainment Pack or Ratchet and Clank Pack for $200, several Xbox 360 bundles (Arcade, Pro and Elite), the World of Warcraft Battle Chest for $20 and a host of discounts on games. [Kotaku]
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By Sean FallonComment by NoelZavala: It seems pretty clear that the days of insane black friday deals are over. Until the economy strengthens (3-4 years?), I... 2 Responses | Other threads
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photoshop contest
Create Honest Black Friday Ads to Reflect the Economic Climate
Things are bad out there, people. We're going to see a pretty sad holiday shopping season from retailers perspectives. Yet these Black Friday ads we're seeing, they look just like they do every year. I don't think they adequately reflect just how badly they want, nay, they need your money. Let's add a bit of that desperation into their advertising, shall we? More »
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By Adam FrucciComment by qbrad: I don't recall a good shopping holiday since oh... about 2000? Can't wait to see these flyers :) 1 Responses | Other threads
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sony
Why You Probably Won't Find Amazing Sony Deals for Christmas
In the midst of the financiapocalypse, with consumers stuffing money in mattresses and sprinkling themselves with holy water to avoid the layoff plague, you might think companies like Sony would slash and burn their typically premium prices to move whatever HDTVs and Blu-ray players and cameras they could. Nope. We talked to Sony Electronics President Stan Glasgow this morning about why Sony is holding steady on prices and staying out of the low end, even as consumers are obviously looking spend less. He also dished about Circuit City's fairly grim prospects, Blu-ray sales not meeting expectations and why Sony knew the economy was going deep into the crapper in February, before Alan Greenspan. More » -
black friday
Staples' Black Friday Ad Leaked
Another day another Black Friday leak, this one courtesy of Staples! So what exciting things does the world's largest office supply chain have in store for us? Quite a few decent deals, if you're not afraid of rebates being invalidated. Here is some of what Staples has to offer, with a little asterix to warn you if it requires a rebate. Don't say I never did nothin' for ya. [Gotta Deal] More » -
black friday
Consumer Reports Survey Details America's Black Friday Spending Plans
While you are busy letting us know your Black Friday plans for this year over in our Question of the Day, do feel free to cheat off the paper of the 1,000 or so folks Consumer Reports called up and grilled on their own personal plans for post-holiday mayhem. How will Giz readers stack up? More » -
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Question of the Day: Do You Plan to Gadget Shop on Black Friday?
To combat the economic crisis, many tech-retailers will have added incentive this year to offer deep discounts on their Black Friday merchandise. And, since most of us will probably be sticking to a strict budget, we have added incentive to fight the long lines to try and score a deal. Still, the thought of getting anywhere near a store on November 28th is daunting. So, my question is: are you one of the brave souls that plans to gadget shop on Black Friday? More »
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By Sean FallonComment by JoeLikesRamen Likes You!: The captions in the picture made my day. Gee, thanks Gizmodo! 9 Responses | Other threads
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Office Depot Black Friday Ad Leaked
The closer we get to Black Friday, the more leaks we're getting and they are all proving to be kind of... well, mediocre. This one from Office Depot is not bucking the trend, but they do have a few good deals on smaller items. It'll be nothing to clamor for, arms flailing and shrieking like a harpy, at 6am on Friday morning, but if you happen by a neighborhood store, here's a couple things that could be worth dropping some cash on. More » -
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Circuit City Looking to Close Another 150 Stores?
While Circuit City has already announced plans to close 155 stores nationwide, a reliable industry source tells us that the company is looking to close another 150 stores—with that announcement possibly coming in as little as two weeks from now. As for which stores close, it'll be a simple question of which locations remaining have the worst profitability. Black Friday looks to be a large indicator of how this whole scenario will play out. More as we get it.
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By Mark WilsonComment by Pwnage: Circuit City suuuucks! Good riddance! 11 Responses | Other threads
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black friday
Target's Black Friday Ad Leaked!
Oh my god, you guys. There's this thing called "Black Friday," and it's some kind of shopping day, right? And everything, everywhere, is cheap! You have to fistfight young mothers to get at the deals, but it's totally worth it. And Target, everyone's favorite friendlier version of Walmart, leaked some deals of their own. They've got an external 750GB USB 2.0 drive from WD for (puzzlingly) $88.88, an 8GB iPod nano with a $15 gift card for $145. Even more highlights after the jump. More » -
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Sam's Club Black Friday Wii Deal Was "Ha Ha Ha" Not "Ho Ho Ho"
Sadly, the Sam's Club Black Friday deal featuring a Wii, three Wiimotes, three Nunchuks, and two games for $224 was just too good to be true. The good news is that the bundle will still be available at Sam's, be it for the higher price of $425. Seeing as this package includes $180 in controllers alone, shoppers will still be getting a pretty decent deal by scoring Mario Super Sluggers and King of Clubs Mini-Golf on top of the hardware. And this way no one will get killed shopping or anything. [Black Friday Ads via Kotaku]
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By Mark WilsonComment by shiftyeyedgoat: All right, Wii-uns have fun with your "character baseball" and "mini-putput course" games... I'm back to playing Gears of War... 3 Responses | Other threads
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black friday
OfficeMax Black Friday Ad Leaked
Well what do we have here? It appears that OfficeMax's Black Friday deals have leaked before Black Friday. How surprising! In a year of pretty big Black Friday disappointments, we'd give Office Max a B- on the curve because, as usual, they have a plethora of smaller tempting items. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by denb: www.ultimatesteal.co will get you the complete Office 2007 system for as much as they offer just Student Edition. Is OM... 4 Responses | Other threads
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walmart
Walmart Gadget Doorbusters Might Save Black Friday
The trifecta is complete: Best Buy and Circuit City's Black Friday ads are weak, disgustingly disappointing sauce, leaving it up to Walmart to save Black Friday. CNN Money gives us the first peek at the ad Walmart plans to reveal Nov. 24, and reveals that there's still hope since it's happily gadget heavy, with perhaps the most promising loot yet. More »
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