Tablets, eReaders, Media Players - 2016 - Page 45

tubemonkey · 12-07-2016, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

A lot of these deals don't appear to be new, at least to me...maybe I'm missing something, but I looked at the ones for yesterday and there was one thing worth posting (it was actually a book deal). (TubeMonkey is not to blame, of course.)

They're not. For the most part, sales after Black Friday are pretty lame and rarely approach BF pricing. Sale prices tend to creep upwards after BF. I've seen some pricing follow this pattern:

40% off -- Black Friday
30% off -- Cyber Monday
20% off -- Christmas Sales

BearMountainBooks · 12-07-2016, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tubemonkey

They're not. For the most part, sales after Black Friday are pretty lame and rarely approach BF pricing. Sale prices tend to creep upwards after BF. I've seen some pricing follow this pattern:

40% off -- Black Friday
30% off -- Cyber Monday
20% off -- Christmas Sales

It isn't even the prices that is bothersome. It's that most of the things being advertised appear to have come from a garage sale reject. Worse, there have been two interesting items (a high-end blender and those nice stainless steel rolling shelves) and both times the prices were significantly better on ebay. I realize they can't be interesting ALL the time, but they need to hide some gems in there to even get people to continue looking. Well, this person, anyway.

tubemonkey · 12-07-2016, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

It isn't even the prices that is bothersome. It's that most of the things being advertised appear to have come from a garage sale reject. Worse, there have been two interesting items (a high-end blender and those nice stainless steel rolling shelves) and both times the prices were significantly better on ebay. I realize they can't be interesting ALL the time, but they need to hide some gems in there to even get people to continue looking. Well, this person, anyway.

Gotcha. I hear what you're saying. I rarely find anything interesting after BF. Occasionally, something good comes along, but usually not.

Manabi · 12-07-2016, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

It isn't even the prices that is bothersome. It's that most of the things being advertised appear to have come from a garage sale reject. Worse, there have been two interesting items (a high-end blender and those nice stainless steel rolling shelves) and both times the prices were significantly better on ebay. I realize they can't be interesting ALL the time, but they need to hide some gems in there to even get people to continue looking. Well, this person, anyway.

Well, Prime Day was a rousing success for them and I'd say a good 95% of the stuff on sale was garage sale reject quality. Apparently many, many people don't give a damn about quality and will buy any crap if it's on sale.

BearMountainBooks · 12-07-2016, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Manabi

Well, Prime Day was a rousing success for them and I'd say a good 95% of the stuff on sale was garage sale reject quality. Apparently many, many people don't give a damn about quality and will buy any crap if it's on sale.

You're right. I did look then too and was astounded at the sheer amounts of plastic do-dads that struck me as garage sale rejects. And they are selling something. On our walk today we were behind the UPS U-haul and he had plenty of Amazon packages in the back. (For those not in the US, this time of year Fed X and UPS rent U-hauls and any empty vehicle left sitting too long to help deliver packages.)

tubemonkey · 12-08-2016, 11:42 AM

12 Days of Deals -- exp 08 Dec

Amazon --> Fashion & Beauty
Microsoft --> Surface Pro 4 ($649)

tubemonkey · 12-09-2016, 01:05 PM

12 Days of Deals -- exp 09 Dec

Amazon ---> Tools & Home Improvement
Microsoft --> Windows 10 Tablets (starting at $49)

Featured Deals - Microsoft

$69 -- NuVision P610L Tab 8" ($229) --> 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 283ppi, Win 10 Pro 64-bit
$59 -- NuVision W610L Tab 8" ($149) --> 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 283ppi, Win 10 64-bit
$49 -- NuVision W560L Tab 8" ($129) --> 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 283ppi, Win 10 32-bit

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BearMountainBooks · 12-09-2016, 07:50 PM

If anyone is still looking for an Apple something (I have no idea if these are anything anyone wants, but I've bought at least one camera and a printer from B&H), a bunch of models 50 and 100 dollars off.

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/12/09/...day-discounts/

Barbara1955 · 12-09-2016, 08:50 PM

I did it I Really Did! Got a New Tablet that was Not Amazon! Got it On Sale at Best Buy! Samsung Galaxy Tab A .... I have NO Clue what it is... No Specks...not even a clue about the camera

So in trying to figure this out I tried searching MR for threads & Forum about it.... No Luck!

So give me an idea where to start a Help thread... Wish me luck

AnemicOak · 12-09-2016, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

So give me an idea where to start a Help thread...

The Android Devices forum...
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=225

Good Luck. A friend of mine has both the 8" and 10" Tab A's and really likes them.

cromag · 12-09-2016, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BearMountainBooks

If anyone is still looking for an Apple something (I have no idea if these are anything anyone wants, but I've bought at least one camera and a printer from B&H), a bunch of models 50 and 100 dollars off.

http://www.macrumors.com/2016/12/09/...day-discounts/

I've bought quite a few items from B&H over the years. I've never had a problem. Their prices are usually good -- especially on sale items.

booklover6 · 12-09-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Katie1

I did it I Really Did! Got a New Tablet that was Not Amazon! Got it On Sale at Best Buy! Samsung Galaxy Tab A .... I have NO Clue what it is... No Specks...not even a clue about the camera

So in trying to figure this out I tried searching MR for threads & Forum about it.... No Luck!

So give me an idea where to start a Help thread... Wish me luck

Is it the $99 tab? You can see the specs on the Best Buy web site.

Manabi · 12-10-2016, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cromag

I've bought quite a few items from B&H over the years. I've never had a problem. Their prices are usually good -- especially on sale items.

Same here, I've bought from them a couple of times, had no problems and the sale prices were excellent. Only real complaint I have is they keep sending me their catalog, and it's a good half inch thick.

Blossom · 12-10-2016, 03:19 PM

I just got back from the AT&T store and got my free ZTE Maven 2.

it's really really nice. It's a huge upgrade from the Maven 1. The screen is huge on this thing. Larger than my Fire phone.

Sent from my XT1528

tubemonkey · 12-10-2016, 03:32 PM

12 Days of Deals -- exp 10 Dec

Amazon ---> Luggage & Travel Accessories
Microsoft --> Windows Premium Collection Devices (starting at $499)

12-08-2016, 11:42 AM	#666
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,858 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	12 Days of Deals -- exp 08 Dec Amazon --> Fashion & Beauty Microsoft --> Surface Pro 4 ($649)

12-09-2016, 01:05 PM	#667
tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,858 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	12 Days of Deals -- exp 09 Dec Amazon ---> Tools & Home Improvement Microsoft --> Windows 10 Tablets (starting at $49) Featured Deals - Microsoft $69 -- NuVision P610L Tab 8" ($229) --> 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 283ppi, Win 10 Pro 64-bit $59 -- NuVision W610L Tab 8" ($149) --> 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 283ppi, Win 10 64-bit $49 -- NuVision W560L Tab 8" ($129) --> 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM, 283ppi, Win 10 32-bit . Last edited by tubemonkey; 12-09-2016 at 01:31 PM.

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tubemonkey monkey on the fringe Posts: 45,858 Karma: 158733736 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Seattle Metro Device: Moto E6, Echo Show	12 Days of Deals -- exp 10 Dec Amazon ---> Luggage & Travel Accessories Microsoft --> Windows Premium Collection Devices (starting at $499)

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