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		<title>Top Black Friday Deals, Ready for You</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 12:30:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rico Mossesgeld</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[From Tom&#8217;s Guide
The folks over at Tom&#8217;s Guide have gone through the web, saved what they think are the best Black Friday deals, and compiled them into one mega list. The full list is available here. For your convenience, I&#8217;ve listed the different promos below:

Cheapest Point and Shoot with 12+ MP
Cheapest Point and Shoot with 3x Optical Zoom
Cheapest HD Camcorder
Cheapest Flip Competitor
Best Wii Bundle
Best XBox 360 Bundle
Best PS3 bundle
Best Handheld Bundle
Cheapest Blu-ray Player for Home Theater
Cheapest Internal Blu-ray Player for PC
Best Desktop Speaker Deal
Best Home-Theater Speaker Deal
Best 50&#8243; 1080p Plasma Deal
Best 1080p 42&#8243; LCD Deal
Best 720p 50&#8243; Plasma Deal
Best 720p [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>From Tom&#8217;s Guide</h2>
<p>The folks over at Tom&#8217;s Guide have gone through the web, saved what they think are the best Black Friday deals, and compiled them into one mega list. The full list is available <a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-Black-Friday-2009.html">here</a>. For your convenience, I&#8217;ve listed the different promos below:</p>
<ol>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-2-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest Point and Shoot with 12+ MP</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-3-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest Point and Shoot with 3x Optical Zoom</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-4-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest HD Camcorder</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-5-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest Flip Competitor</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-6-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Wii Bundle</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-7-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best XBox 360 Bundle</a><a></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-8-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best PS3 bundle</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-9-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Handheld Bundle</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-10-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest Blu-ray Player for Home Theater</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-11-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest Internal Blu-ray Player for PC</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-12-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Desktop Speaker Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-13-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Home-Theater Speaker Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-14-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best 50&#8243; 1080p Plasma Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-15-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best 1080p 42&#8243; LCD Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-16-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best 720p 50&#8243; Plasma Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-17-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best 720p 42&#8243; LCD Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-18-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best 720p 32&#8243; LCD Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-19-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best LED TV Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-20-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Netbook Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-21-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Laptop Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-22-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest Notebook with Blu-ray</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-23-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best All-In-One PC Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-24-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Desktop PC Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-25-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest 1 TB External Drive</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-26-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest External Drive Bigger Than 1 TB</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-27-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Internal Hard Drive Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-28-Black-Friday-2009.html">Cheapest 20&#8243; Screen</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3485464-10440897?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16824236049%26nm_mc%3DAFC-C8Junction%26cm_mmc%3DAFC-C8Junction-_-Monitors%2B-%2BLCD%2BFlat%2BPanel-_-ASUS-_-24236049&amp;cjsku=N82E16824236049">Cheapest 24&#8243; Screen</a> (<a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-3485464-10440897?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.newegg.com%2FProduct%2FProduct.aspx%3FItem%3DN82E16824236049%26nm_mc%3DAFC-C8Junction%26cm_mmc%3DAFC-C8Junction-_-Monitors%2B-%2BLCD%2BFlat%2BPanel-_-ASUS-_-24236049&amp;cjsku=N82E16824236049" target="_top">ASUS VW246H Black 24&#8243; 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor Built in Speakers</a><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-3485464-10440897" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-30-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Universal Remote Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-31-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best GPS Deal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.tomsguide.com/us/pictures-story/128-32-Black-Friday-2009.html">Best Android Smartphone Deal</a></li>
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<h2>From NewEgg.com</h2>
<p>NewEgg has its own Black Friday page up, right here: <a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-3485464-10440897?url=http%3A%2F%2Fpromotions.newegg.com%2Fnepro%2Fbf2009%2Flist%2Findex.html" target="_top">NewEgg.com Black Friday promo page</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-3485464-10440897" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></p>
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		<title>Black Friday &amp; Cyber Monday Deals from Dell</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:00:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rico Mossesgeld</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Dell&#8217;s marketing is busy cranking out deals for the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday, perhaps inspired by the maker&#8217;s strong laptop reliability showing. So expect a constant stream of discounts and promos, starting today until November 30, 2009. American shoppers, take note of the following below, and their corresponding end dates! Discounts available during this period of the year are notoriously short-lived.




Promo
Starts
Ends
Highlights


Electronics Sales Event &#8211; Save up to $690 on select TVs and Electronics
Ongoing
11/26/09 11:59 PM CST


Sony BRAVIA 55&#8243; KDL55V5100 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV $1769.10 after $529.90 instant off
Nokia N86 Unlocked Smartphone $369.99 after $130 off




Ultimate Value of the [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/tag/dell/">Dell</a>&#8217;s marketing is busy cranking out deals for the upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday, perhaps inspired by the maker&#8217;s <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/asus-tops-laptop-reliability-study/">strong laptop reliability showing</a>. So expect a constant stream of discounts and promos, starting today until November 30, 2009. American shoppers, take note of the following below, and their corresponding end dates! Discounts available during this period of the year are notoriously short-lived.</p>
<p><a rel="attachment wp-att-6040" href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/black-friday-cyber-monday-deals-from-dell/black-friday-dell/"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-6040" src="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/files/2009/11/black-friday-dell-590x241.jpg" alt="black-friday-dell" width="590" height="241" /></a></p>
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<th>Ends</th>
<th>Highlights</th>
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<td><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2931546-10728338">Electronics Sales Event &#8211; Save up to $690 on select TVs and Electronics</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-2931546-10728338" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td>Ongoing</td>
<td>11/26/09 11:59 PM CST</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Sony BRAVIA 55&#8243; KDL55V5100 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV $1769.10 after $529.90 instant off</li>
<li>Nokia N86 Unlocked Smartphone $369.99 after $130 off</li>
</ul>
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<td><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2931546-10720485">Ultimate Value of the Season.  Black Friday at Dell Home + Free 3-5 day shipping on all items on landing page</a><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2931546-10720485" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td>11/27/09 12:00 AM CST</td>
<td>11/27/09 11:59 PM CST</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>The new Inspiron Zino HD desktop for only $199</li>
<li>Mini netbook for only $249</li>
<li>42&#8243; Sharp TV for only $599 (limited quantities available)</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2931546-10728346">Entertainment Sale &#8211; The great offers continue at Dell Home!</a><img src="http://www.lduhtrp.net/image-2931546-10728346" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td>11/28/09 12:01 AM CST</td>
<td>11/29/09 11:59 PM CST</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Mini 10v netbook with TV tuner only $499</li>
<li>Xbox 360 Elite Holiday Bundle only $269.99 after $30 off</li>
</ul>
</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2931546-10720487">Great Cyber Monday Deals at Dell + Free 3-5 day shipping on all items on landing page</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2931546-10720487" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td>11/30/09 12:00 AM CST</td>
<td>11/30/09 11:59 PM CST</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Inspiron 15 laptop for only $449</li>
<li>TomTom One 130 GPS only $79.99</li>
<li>Corel Photo &amp; Video Bundle Software  $69.99</li>
</ul>
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<td><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2931546-10728721">Black Friday Alienware Special: Get $200 off when you purchase $200 or more in upgrades.</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2931546-10728721" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td>11/27/09 12:00 AM CST</td>
<td>11/30/09 11:59 PM CST</td>
<td>
<ul>
<li>Upgrades are FREE if worth $200</li>
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<p>CST stands for Central Standard Time. If you&#8217;re not familiar with this time zone, more information is available <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/library/abbreviations/timezones/na/cst.html">here</a> (you can use the time zone converter <a href="http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html">here</a> as well). As mentioned above, the promos only apply in the US. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are American institutions anyway.</p>
<p>Don&#8217;t forget, other <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/black-friday-deals-from-dell/">&#8220;Black Friday&#8221; promos by Dell</a> are still ongoing!</p>
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		<title>Black Friday Deals from Dell</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rico Mossesgeld</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[They say Black Friday was so named because Philadelphia city officials usually braced themselves for &#8220;massive traffic jams and over-crowded sidewalks&#8221; as people take advantage of the day off to shop until they drop for the holidays. In any case, those problems are non-existent when you shop online, and Dell has a lot of Black Friday deals for shoppers looking for a computer for themselves or loved ones. 




Offer
End Date
Coupon Code



Complete desktop package featuring the Studio XPS 8000 desktop and 20&#8243; monitor for only $999 after $329 instant off.
11/23/09 5:55 AM CST
None Required



Studio XPS 13 laptop only $999 after $369 [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>They say Black Friday <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Friday_%28shopping%29#Origin_of_the_name_.22Black_Friday.22">was so named</a> because Philadelphia city officials usually braced themselves for &#8220;massive traffic jams and over-crowded sidewalks&#8221; as people take advantage of the day off to shop until they drop for the holidays. In any case, those problems are non-existent when you shop online, and Dell has a lot of Black Friday deals for shoppers looking for a computer for themselves or loved ones. <span id="more-5949"></span></p>
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<td><img src="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/files/2009/11/dell-studio-xps-8000-desktop.jpg" alt="" /></td>
<td><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2931546-10721300">Complete desktop package featuring the Studio XPS 8000 desktop and 20&#8243; monitor for only $999 after $329 instant off.</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-2931546-10721300" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td rowspan="2">11/23/09 5:55 AM CST</td>
<td rowspan="4">None Required</td>
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<td><img src="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/files/2009/11/Dell-studio-XPS-13.jpg" alt="" /></td>
<td><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-2931546-10721311">Studio XPS 13 laptop only $999 after $369 instant savings!</a><img src="http://www.tqlkg.com/image-2931546-10721311" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
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<td><img src="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/files/2009/11/dell-studio-17.jpg" alt="" /></td>
<td><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2931546-10726483">Check out the new TOUCH Studio 17 laptop at Dell! Don&#8217;t miss our other great deals on touch screens!</a><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2931546-10726483" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td rowspan="2">&#8220;Ongoing&#8221;</td>
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<td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2931546-10691418">Check out Dell&#8217;s most popular PCs  with the all the options you want starting at less than $500 + free next business day shipping!</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2931546-10691418" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
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<td rowspan="2"><img src="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/files/2009/11/dell-inspiron-15.jpg" alt="" /></td>
<td><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2931546-10726467">This Inspiron 15 laptop only $399 after $100 instant discount and coupon code 40M?6?W03KFH93. Plus get free next business day shipping.</a><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2931546-10726467" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td rowspan="3">12/4/09 11:55 PM CST or after 500 redemptions (whichever comes first)</td>
<td>40M?6?W03KFH93</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2931546-10726472">This Inspiron 15 laptop only $479 after $220 instant discount and coupon code 1R$ZL9Q7CFG69V.  Plus get free next business day shipping.</a><img src="http://www.ftjcfx.com/image-2931546-10726472" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td>1R$ZL9Q7CFG69V</td>
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<td><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2931546-10726475">Nov 19-Dec 4: Only $419 for the Inspiron 11z laptop + free next business day shipping!  Use coupon code $9532Z?LL5DB9$.</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2931546-10726475" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td>$9532Z?LL5DB9$</td>
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<td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2931546-10715248">Save up to 39% on Dell&#8217;s most popular laptops. Includes free standard shipping.</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2931546-10715248" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
<td rowspan="2">11/26/09 11:59 PM CDT</td>
<td rowspan="2">None Required</td>
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<td colspan="2"><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2931546-10608617"> New Lower Price on Dell Netbooks!  Now starting at only $279 + free standard shipping.</a><img src="http://www.awltovhc.com/image-2931546-10608617" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /></td>
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		<title>Black Friday Sales Performance Key to American Economic Future?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:00:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rico Mossesgeld</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Over drinks yesterday, my friend shared an insight. Thanks to my hangover, I&#8217;ll have to paraphrase everything:
Him: &#8220;Would you know how well retailers did during Black Friday?&#8221;
Me: &#8220;Not yet, I think it&#8217;s too early to tell. I&#8217;m sure a report will come out soon.&#8221;
Him: &#8220;Well, all I&#8217;m saying is that if people don&#8217;t buy this year, even with the low prices, things must be really bad.&#8221;
Me: &#8220;From what I&#8217;ve seen, things look good. Did you read about that Wal-Mart temp employee killed in a buyer stampede?&#8221;
Him: &#8220;Oh yeah&#8230; so there were lots of buyers right?&#8221;
Me: &#8220;Well if that case is [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over drinks yesterday, my friend shared an insight. Thanks to my hangover, I&#8217;ll have to paraphrase everything:</p>
<p><strong>Him:</strong> &#8220;Would you know how well retailers did during Black Friday?&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Me:</strong> &#8220;Not yet, I think it&#8217;s too early to tell. I&#8217;m sure a report will come out soon.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Him:</strong> &#8220;Well, all I&#8217;m saying is that if people don&#8217;t buy this year, even with the low prices, things must be really bad.&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Me:</strong> &#8220;From what I&#8217;ve seen, things look good. Did you read about that <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/2008/11/29/bloodsport-friday-capitalism-at-its-worst/">Wal-Mart <em>temp</em> employee killed in a buyer stampede</a>?&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Him:</strong> &#8220;Oh yeah&#8230; so there were lots of buyers right?&#8221;</p>
<p><strong>Me:</strong> &#8220;Well if that case is any indicator, yes. You need lots of people to trample someone to death.&#8221;</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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		<title>Bloodsport Friday: Capitalism at its Worst</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2008 14:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rico Mossesgeld</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Black Friday]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Black Friday deaths]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great job America! Retailers become generous (or &#8220;generous&#8221;) for Black Friday and this is what happens? You&#8217;ve just played out Lord of the Flies for the whole world to see. And for what? Cheaper TVs to see grown men bang each other at even better detail? Computers to download porn?
First off, over at a Toys R Us in Palm Desert, bad blood between two groups of shoppers led to a gunfight that left 2 dead. Now it isn&#8217;t clear if these events are tied to Black Friday (in fact Toys R Us came out with a statement implying such to [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Great job America! <a href="http://thegadgetblog.com/tag/black-friday-promos">Retailers become generous</a> (or &#8220;generous&#8221;) for Black Friday and this is what happens? You&#8217;ve just played out <em>Lord of the Flies</em> for the whole world to see. And for what? Cheaper TVs to see grown men bang each other at even better detail? Computers to download porn?</p>
<p><img src='http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/files/2008/11/toys-r-us-shooting.jpg' alt='toys-r-us-shooting.jpg' style='float:right;' />First off, over at a Toys R Us in Palm Desert, bad blood between two groups of shoppers led to a gunfight that left 2 dead. Now it isn&#8217;t clear if these events are tied to Black Friday (in fact Toys R Us came out with a statement implying such to cover their ass), but the timing of the shooting isn&#8217;t just a mere coincidence, no? (source and image: <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2008/11/shots-were-fire.html">latimes.com</a>) <span id="more-2966"></span></p>
<p><img src='http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog/files/2008/11/gal_walmart_stampede_01.jpg' style='margin-left:0;' width='540' height='432' alt='gal_walmart_stampede_01.jpg' /></p>
<p>Next, an employee of the Wal-Mart Valley Stream outlet died during the 5am Black Friday store-opening stampede. The ugly mob smashed through windows, injuring four other people (including a woman 8 months pregnant) and &#8220;sending others scurrying atop vending machines to avoid the horde.&#8221; The poor fellow&#8217;s fellow employees had to fight their way through to rescue their doomed colleague from the crush. Worse, the crowd even stepped over some cops arriving on the scene trying to give the <em>temp</em> worker some CPR. Oh well, at least you can expect the Damours—family of said victim—to win a healthy settlement from Wal-Mart, especially after the grief caused by people screaming &#8220;I&#8217;ve been on line since Friday Morning&#8221; while the area was being cleared. (source and image: <a href="http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/11/28/2008-11-28_worker_dies_at_long_island_walmart_after.html">nydailynews.com</a>)</p>
<p>Based on these new accounts, maybe stores should start providing personnel with guns. After all, guns are intimidating enough to keep the discount-starved wolves in line. It really was a Black Friday, folks.</p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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		<title>Apple Laptop and Desktop Black Friday Promo</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 14:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Rico Mossesgeld</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Despite all the iPhone hate, Apple&#8217;s laptops deserve all that love. Same with its desktops. Check out what retailers are planning to offer come Black Friday, which is tomorrow:




Current Model
Retail
MacMall
BestBuy
Amazon


13&#8243; White MacBook
$999
-$100
-$100
-$81


13&#8243; 2GHz MacBook
$1299
-$119
-$100
-$79


13&#8243; 2.4GHz MacBook
$1599
-$149
-$150
-$129


15&#8243; 2.4GHz MB Pro
$1999
-$200
-$100
-$200


15&#8243; 2.5Ghz MB Pro
$2499
-$250
-$100
-$210


17&#8243; 2.5GHz MB Pro
$2799
-$250
-$100
-$105


1.6GHz MacBook Air
$1799
-$149
-$150
-$55



1.8GHz SSD MacBook Air
$2499
-$179
-$150
-$129


20&#8243; 2.4GHz iMac
$1199
-$119
-$100
-$69


20&#8243; 2.6GHz iMac
$1499
-$129
-$100
-$80


24&#8243; 2.8GHz iMac
$1799
-$159
-$150
-$119


24&#8243; 3.06GHz iMac
$2199
-$159
&#8212;
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Mac Pro 2.8GHz
$2799
-$250
-$150
-$174





Note: MacMall and Amazon&#8217;s prices take into account the mail-in rebate.
Source: Mac Rumors
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Despite all <a href="http://thegadgetblog.com/tag/iphone">the iPhone hate</a>, Apple&#8217;s laptops deserve all that love. Same with its desktops. Check out what retailers are planning to offer come Black Friday, which is tomorrow:</p>
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<tr>
<td><strong>Current Model</strong></td>
<td><strong>Retail</strong></td>
<td><strong>MacMall</strong></td>
<td><strong>BestBuy</strong></td>
<td><strong>Amazon</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13&#8243; White MacBook</td>
<td>$999</td>
<td><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-462641-10526244&#038;t=1227782702">-$100</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9107398&#038;type=product&#038;id=1218024601724&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=9107398&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=9107398&#038;t=1227782702"><b>-$100</b></a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001I912NG/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$81</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13&#8243; 2GHz MacBook</td>
<td>$1299</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-462641-10535718&#038;t=1227782702">-$119</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9107414&#038;type=product&#038;id=1218024598155&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=9107414&#038;nAID=11138&#038;cjsku=9107414"><b>-$100</b></a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001D8S9E2/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$79</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>13&#8243; 2.4GHz MacBook</td>
<td>$1599</td>
<td><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-462641-10530672">-$149</a></td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9107432&#038;type=product&#038;id=1218024600202&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=9107432&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=9107432&#038;t=1227782702">-$150</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GCTT7G/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$129</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15&#8243; 2.4GHz MB Pro</td>
<td>$1999</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-462641-10529352&#038;t=1227782702">-$200</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9107478&#038;type=product&#038;id=1218024600809&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=9107478&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=9107478&#038;t=1227782702">-$100</a></td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0013FJBX8/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$200</a></b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>15&#8243; 2.5Ghz MB Pro</td>
<td>$2499</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-462641-10526242">-$250</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9107423&#038;type=product&#038;id=1218024596997&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=9107423&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=9107423&#038;t=1227782702">-$100</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0017J7T7A/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$210</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>17&#8243; 2.5GHz MB Pro</td>
<td>$2799</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-462641-10497585&#038;t=1227782702">-$250</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9107441&#038;type=product&#038;id=1218025522754&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=9107441&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=9107441&#038;t=1227782702">-$100</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0013FJNCM/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$105</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.6GHz MacBook Air</td>
<td>$1799</td>
<td><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-462641-10529271&#038;t=1227782702">-$149</a></td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9119633&#038;=macbook-air&#038;lp=3&#038;type=product&#038;cp=1&#038;id=1218026345967&#038;t=1227782702">-$150</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GCTT7Q/ref=nosim/linkcode-20">-$55</a></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1.8GHz SSD MacBook Air</td>
<td>$2499</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-462641-10526960&#038;t=1227782702">-$179</a></b></td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9119759&#038;type=product&#038;id=1218026347675&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=9119759&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=9119759&#038;t=1227782702">-$150</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001GCTT80/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$129</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20&#8243; 2.4GHz iMac</td>
<td>$1199</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-462641-10593828&#038;t=1227782702">-$119</a></b></td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8844557&#038;type=product&#038;id=1208562365362&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=8844557&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=8844557&#038;t=1227782702">-$100</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000X3GTMM/ref=nosim/linkcode-20">-$69</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>20&#8243; 2.6GHz iMac</td>
<td>$1499</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-462641-10593825&#038;t=1227782702">-$129</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8844682&#038;type=product&#038;id=1208562365430&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=8844682&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=8844682&#038;t=1227782702"><b>-$100</b></a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WHSFYY/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$80</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24&#8243; 2.8GHz iMac</td>
<td>$1799</td>
<td><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-462641-10593826&#038;t=1227782702">-$159</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8844726&#038;type=product&#038;id=1208562365500&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=8844726&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=8844726&#038;t=1227782702"><b>-$150</b></a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000WHZKGA/ref=nosim/linkcode-20">-$119</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>24&#8243; 3.06GHz iMac</td>
<td>$2199</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.macmall.com/referrals/default.asp?store=macmall&#038;dpno=7499686&#038;source=zwb12166&#038;sku=7499686&#038;t=1227782702">-$159</a></b></td>
<td>&#8212;</td>
<td>&#8212;</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mac Pro 2.8GHz</td>
<td>$2799</td>
<td><b><a href="http://www.macmall.com/referrals/default.asp?store=macmall&#038;dpno=7371957&#038;source=zwb12166&#038;sku=7371957&#038;t=1227782702">-$250</a></b></td>
<td><a href="http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8703799&#038;type=product&#038;id=1199495204624&#038;ci_src=11138&#038;ci_sku=8703799&#038;nAID=11138&#038;sku=8703799&#038;t=1227782702">-$150</a></td>
<td><a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000VR4F2Q/ref=nosim/linkcode-20&#038;t=1227782702">-$174</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<strong><br />
Note:</strong> MacMall and Amazon&#8217;s prices take into account the mail-in rebate.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.macrumors.com/2008/11/26/black-friday-discounts-on-macs/">Mac Rumors</a></p>
<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.everyjoe.com/thegadgetblog">The Gadget Blog</a></p>
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