Traditionalists might balk, but the holiday shopping season is already underway. Skeptical? Head to your local department store and you'll be inundated by Christmas trees and ornaments. Bargain hunters, though, know that the real deals are more than a month away.
Black Friday, traditionally, is when retailers truly slash prices. Early birds can save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars off of their holiday bills. Switched.com checked with a few elves, who gave a sneak peek at what you can expect deal-wise this year.
Blu-ray Players and Movies: Blu-ray is shaping up to be the biggest door buster of this year's Black Friday. de Grandpre expects at least one retailer will offer a Blu-ray player for just $49. Look for bargains on Blu-ray films as well, with last year's hit titles (such as "Iron Man") to fall as low as $5.
Laptops: With the proliferation of Netbooks this year, it's never been easier to find affordable portable computing, but Dan de Grandpre, CEO of DealNews.com says it will get even cheaper on Black Friday. Look for well-equipped Netbooks to sell for $199 – and basic 15" laptops to go for as little as $249.
HDTVs (Pretty big): The holidays are typically the best time to buy a new TV – and Black Friday is the time to do it. If you're looking for a normal sized set, you're in luck. Piper Jaffrey analyst Mitch Kaiser says he expects to see 32-inch LCD sets for as low as $299. GottaDeal.com is estimating 37-inch plasma and LCD sets will fall to $399 or less.
HDTVs (Really big): Need something bigger? How about a 46-47 inch LCD set for $599 – a 25 percent savings? Or a 52-inch LCD for $999? Dealnews says you can expect both. Plasma deals will be a little harder to come by, but a 50-inch set should run roughly $899.
HD Camcorders: You've wanted to shoot your child's school play in HD for a while, but haven't been able to spring for the pricey camcorder. This might be the year. Low-end, flash-based 720p models could drop as low as $60 (though you won't be able to zoom with those). Expect a high quality 1080p HD camcorder for $349.
GPS: While navigation systems have dramatically expanded their reach this year – even making it onto the iPhone – there's still a market for car-based systems. Dealnews predicts you'll be able to find a no-name entry-level system for $49, while a Garmin or Tom-Tom brand will be as low as $69.
Digital Picture Frames: Showcasing your digital pictures consistently gets cheaper. This year, skip the 7-inch screens and focus on the 8- or 9-inch ones, which should be available on Black Friday for as little as $30.
Monitors: Computer monitors might not be the sexiest of gifts, but they're usually welcomed with open arms – and they'll be cheap this year. Name brand 22-inch LCD models may go for as low as $99, while 24-inch models will drop below $150.
Memory: Don't know anyone who needs a monitor? External hard drives are always popular, since they're an easy way to back-up data. Dealnews expects a 1TB drive to fall as low as $49 this year. Gottadeal is looking for 8GB flash drives to hit $15.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
laura said 2:00AM on 6-28-2008
What is the URL of the site?
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gwin cyfrif said 12:49PM on 6-25-2008
is this working today?
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tropicluv said 1:41PM on 6-25-2008
Hey, he'll laugh at us all the way to the bank....
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Charmedmagic98 said 2:33PM on 6-25-2008
I have meet The Hoff, I recently bought a CD, when I went to Germany and brought it home: then a month later he made a visit to the Sawgrass Mall Blockbuster, and I was the first one in line and he signed my CD, for me and he asked me where I got it from: I said from Germany when I visit there I always buy his CD there and he sings awesome; especially in German the song is called DU:
Thank You David Hasselhoff: Hope to meet you again!!!
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gtguy said 3:29PM on 6-25-2008
HoffSpace is great... check it out at www.davidhasselhoff.com...
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Danny said 3:57PM on 6-25-2008
He deserves to have his own realtiy show - like who wants to be an American life saver on sea or on land). His face is full of expression a down to earth actor. Actually, he is much much better than most american actors.
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Dan Gibson said 3:51PM on 6-25-2008
When will this no-talent individual go away? He was very poor in his role on "The Young and the Restless" years ago, and has gone downhill ever since.
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ODER said 4:19PM on 6-25-2008
All the website in the world from a so called star's do NOT interest me.
EVER
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UTER said 4:23PM on 6-25-2008
I know he is German descent , speaks it, sings in it, just like me
Germany used to love him till they found out he is a troubble maker.
BUT I still do not ever care to be on any Hollywood website.
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Tom said 4:46PM on 6-25-2008
Will he put the drunken hamburger eating video on his site?
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Carol said 5:35PM on 6-25-2008
Who cares?? This no-talent alcoholic is the biggest jerk around.
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DARLENE said 6:13PM on 6-25-2008
CAROL,
YOU SHOULD BEASHAMED OF YOURSELF.EVERYONE FALLS, AND HE IS TRYING TO PICK HIS SELF UP.YOU SHOULD BE HAPPY FOR HIM AND WISH HIM THE BEST.
gigi said 5:47PM on 6-25-2008
He just wants more exposure and time to show his talents, what are they anyway? I only have seen all his old shows and the talent show.
Not much else.
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Darlene said 6:08PM on 6-25-2008
I THINK IT IS GREAT THAT DAVID IS DOING THIS.I LOVE HIM,BUT DID NOT KNOW THAT HE SINGS.I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR SOME OF HIS STUFF. HE HAS OVERDCOME SO MUCH AND THAT IS WONDERFUL.I SAY MORE POWER TO HIM.GOOD LUCK DAVID
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Denny said 6:29PM on 6-25-2008
Just another jerk who had is day in the lime light and wants it back. Time to call it quits Mr No talent!!!
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Danny said 6:41PM on 6-25-2008
Darlene you sound just like a typical groupie. The man has NO talent he just knows the right people.
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GARY said 6:42PM on 6-25-2008
Who Cares ????
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FLLady said 7:41PM on 7-01-2008
BARF
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Cynthia B Rushforth said 2:17PM on 6-26-2008
What? His website is not called "Iwassosmashed.com"?
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