BLACK FRIDAY TABLETS 2011 - Shopping - Electronics
Tablet computers have revolutionized the way you use computers and corner the market in this season's most-anticipated Black Friday deals. Whether you are a die-hard supporter of Apple, Samsung or Toshiba, or just want the best deal you can find, expect Black Friday tablets at the lowest prices ever. Likewise, expect to find ultra-low prices on generic tablets if higher-end models are outside your budget or the scope of specifications you seek. Read on to find some of the hottest tablets on the market, and what you can expect to pay this Black Friday.
While Apple's iPad and new iPad2 rule the market of tablet computers, these devices are unlikely to offer a deep discount on Black Friday. Instead, enjoy purchases that include iPads bundled with accessories and store-specific gift cards from your favorite retailers. While a small discount of up to eight percent (Apple's 2010 Black Friday deal) is not off the books yet, purchasing directly from the Apple Store is likely to yield free shipping and a gift card for the Apple App Store to fill your new tablet with all the goodies you love. Accessories at 30 to 50 percent off, such as cases, styluses, stands, and peripherals that let you connect other devices or enhance the use of your iPad, are must-watch-for deals as well.
As an alternative to the iPad and a much-anticipated addition to the tablet market, Amazon's Kindle Fire hits the "shelves" of this online retailer mid-November, just in time to shine as a star on Black Friday. With its revolutionary and ultra-fast Amazon Silk web browser, 7" full-color LCD display, touch screen and speedy dual-core processor, the Kindle Fire enters the market as the most inexpensive tablet of its class at $199. Expect this price or lower on Black Friday. Likewise, look for extras, such as accessories or gift cards to Amazon apps, e-books, MP3s, movies and more, for deals you cannot resist.
Another tablet that joins the Kindle Fire in debuting just in time for Black Friday 2011 is the Sony Tablet S Android. This tablet from Sony combines everything Sony offers by giving you access to your favorite PlayStation games, music, videos and e-books, not to mention 1000s of apps to streamline entertainment and your life in general. With a 9.4" LCD display and the 3.x Android operating system, this tablet packs a powerful punch. Expect to find the Sony Tablet S featured prominently this Black Friday with a price tag at or below $299.99. In addition, you are likely to find bundled deals, gift cards and free shipping with some online deals as well. '
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is another major Android tablet that is sure to enjoy serious discounts this Black Friday. With a 10.1" display, 1Ghz dual-core processor, webcam, camera and more, the Galaxy Tab gives you super-fast computing on the go. Recent sale prices have this tablet already reduced in price by $50 or more. With this trend in place, Black Friday deals are likely to fluctuate around $340, more than $100 off the current retail price for the 10.1" display. Likewise, expect to find the 7" Galaxy Tab as low as $239 at some retailers.
The Motorola Xoom joins the Galaxy Tab as a powerful Android tablet, and the deals lurking for Black Friday on this tablet are the lowest ever. Around $329 for the 10.1" LCD touch screen is the price you can expect to see at various retailers. Bundles, gift cards and other enticements are also likely to entice you to choose one retailer over another. Regardless of the extras, this rock-bottom price gets you a tablet packed with power and functionality. The Xoom features the 3.x Android operating system, a powerful dual-core processor, front-facing webcam and rear-facing camera.
The Toshiba Thrive carries many of the same features as the Xoom and the Galaxy, with a similar size display as well. In addition, it features exceptional Toshiba sound and offers a new way to browse the web. Prices below $300 are expected to hit retailers this Black Friday on this tablet, so stay prepared to grab hot deals from all your favorite retailers.
If the higher-end Android tablets fall too far outside your budget, even with the deeply-discounted Black Friday deals, do not despair. The Acer Iconia Tab and Asus SL101 are both great Android tablets that offer a powerful device with a less powerful price tag. Expect to find these tablets around the $225 - $250 mark. Likewise, plenty of tablets that run on the Android 2.x operating system are expected for offering below $200. These devices provide many of the same features as those operating on the Android 3.x operating system and provide a valuable portable-computer experience.
Lower still, generic Android tablets on Black Friday are likely to fall below $100, some as low as $50, at many retailers, making the tablet experience available to you despite a super-low shopping budget. While these devices do not pack the power that higher-end models do, they offer many of the same apps and ability to view videos, read e-books, watch movies, browse the web and more.
With a good idea of the hottest tablets and deals for this Black Friday, you need to know where to seek the best deals. Traditional electronics dealers, such as Best Buy, Fry's Electronics, the Apple Store, CompUSA, TigerDirect and others, are sure to offer outstanding bargains on your favorite tablets. In addition, watch for deals from general retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target and more to ensure you find the best-priced tablet to meet your portable computer usage needs. Most retailers offer tablet deals both in-store on Black Friday and online within the same general time frame.
Regardless of where, when and how you decide to shop for Black Friday tablets, expect to find the lowest prices on these devices than you have seen since tablets hit the market. Consider higher-end models as a gift for your significant other, college student or teenager, or treat yourself with one for the ultimate on-the-go computing experience. You can also take advantage of the mid-range models or budget friendly ones - all of which are expected to grace the websites and aisles of your favorite retailers. Whichever model of tablet you choose, make sure to shop around to ensure you find the best Black Friday deal.
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