Tablets, eReaders, Media Players - 2016

[BearMountainBooks]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Yeah, Sling works pretty well. I had Sling Orange for a while and found it very reliable most of the time. I do wish for a true ala-carte (probably never happen) or a skinnier skinny bundle though.

We have the orange too with the five dollar sports package (I don't think it's called that exactly). It lacks a couple of channels we'd like for sports, but generally fits our needs. For the savings, we'll just miss a few games and that's the way it will be. Direct tv was around 90 a month and we're at 25 with sling. You just can't argue with that kind of savings!

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by AnemicOak

Not out yet, but the Mi box has been getting a lot of buzz lately...
http://www.mi.com/en/mibox/

Hopefully a good competitor for Roku.

I saw an article on that one the other day. I planned on adding it to the lineup.

[crane3]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I saw an article on that one the other day. I planned on adding it to the lineup.

I did a Google on "mi box". Found some hits & surprises.

A posting saying the Xiaomi Mi Box was spotted on Walmart & somone posted pics; also another claimed was able to purchased it Price $69.99.

Believe that it was a Walmart employee mistake; wish I had known about it when at Walmart to get laundry detergent this morning. But supposed to be available in October, sooooo; might be worth to check it out when where.

[crane3]

Had to pop in again. Watching a couple of "unboxing" on YouTube for the Mi Box. Looks to be available at some Walmart stores early. The $69 price is nice for a 4K streamer.

[tubemonkey]

Media Player Specs 2016 --> prices


Amazon Fire TV --> release -- Op Sys -- CPU --- speed --- RAM -- ROM -- mSD -- 4K

• Fire TV 2 ----> Oct 15 -- 5.2.1.1 -- quad -- 2.0GHz -- 2GB -- 8GB --- yes -- yes
  
• TV Stick 2 ---> Oct 16 -- 5.x.x.x -- quad -- 1.3GHz -- 1GB -- 8GB ---- no --- no
  
• TV Stick 1 ---> Nov 14 -- 5.2.1.1 -- dual -- 1.0GHz -- 1GB -- 8GB ---- no --- no

Apple TV --> release -- OpS -- CPU -- speed --- RAM -- ROM -- mSD -- 4K

• TV 4 --> Oct 15 -- 10.0 -- A8 -- 1.5GHz -- 2GB -- 64GB --- no --- no
  
• TV 4 --> Oct 15 -- 10.0 -- A8 -- 1.5GHz -- 2GB -- 32GB --- no --- no

Xiaomi Mi Box --> release -- OpS --- CPU --- speed --- RAM -- ROM -- mSD -- 4K

• Mi Box -----> Oct 16 -- x.x.x -- quad -- 2.0GHz -- 2GB -- 8GB --- no ---- yes

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[tubemonkey]

Amazon Sale -- exp unknown

• $99.99 -- Amazon Tap --> reg price $129.99 --> expired

Ships from and sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC. Gift-wrap available.

* Just tap and ask for music from Prime Music, Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, and TuneIn
* Uses the Alexa Voice Service when connected to Wi-Fi or a mobile hotspot to play music, read the news, provide weather reports, and even order a pizza
* Streams all your music via Bluetooth from your phone or tablet
* Delivers crisp sound powered by Dolby, with dual stereo speakers that provide 360º omni-directional audio
* Provides up to 9 hours of playback
* Always getting smarter and adding new features and skills
* Includes Charging Cradle
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[tubemonkey]

Black Friday season is now upon us. The first BF ad dropped today -- Harbor Freight.

This thread is now the official BF thread for book related hardware, but please continue to post other deals just like before. Nothing has changed in that regard.

I made two changes to the thread: a new intro was created for the OP and I added the words "Black Friday" to the thread title.


Where do I look/post for BF deals about:

• Hardware
• Book Related --> Tablets, eReaders, Media Players - 2016
  
• Non-Book ------> Lounge
  
  
• Media
• Audiobooks --> Audiobooks - 2016
  
• eBooks -------> Deals Forum --> individual genre threads
  
• Non-Book ----> Media Deals - 2016 --> apps, games, magazines, music, videos, etc

PS: tuna will be allowed in this thread
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[tubemonkey]

Store Index

Below is a listing of stores with book related technology. Links will be provided to each store's BF or regular website and ad scans of their BF ads. Note that some stores will have multiple doorbuster sales with multiple opening times, while others will have multiple sales on different days. Because of this, each store will have a separate post with detailed information. If I missed a store, let me know.

Home

Stores --> Store Hours

• Amazon (AMZ) --------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• Best Buy (BB) ---------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• BJ's Wholesale (BJ) -------> ad scan ---> details **
  
  
• Costco (COS) ----------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• Fred Meyer (FM) ------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• hhgregg (HHG) --------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
  
• Kmart (KM) ------------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• Meijer (MEI) -----------------> ad scan ---> details
  
• Office Depot (OD) ----------> ad scan ---> details **
  
  
• Sam's Club (SC) ------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• Sears (SEA) -----------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• Staples (STP) ---------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
  
• Target (TAR) ----------------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• Toys"R"Us (TRU) -----------> ad scan ---> details **
  
• Walmart (WAL) -------------> ad scan ---> details **

Computer Stores

• Apple (APL) ------------------> ad scan ---> details
  
• Dell Home (DEL) ------------> ad scan ---> details
  
• Frys.com (FRY) --------------> ad scan ---> details
  
• Micro Center (MC) ----------> ad scan ---> details
  
• Microsoft (MST) -------------> ad scan ---> details
  
• Newegg (NEW) --------------> ad scan ---> details

Waiting for Ads

• Barnes & Noble (BN) -------> ad scan ---> details
  
• Kobo (KOB) ------------------> ad scan ---> details
  
• RadioShack (RS) ------------> ad scan ---> details

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[Manabi]

Woot! has used & refurbished WiFi Kindle Keyboards for $14.99 today.

Kindle Keyboard Wi-Fi E-Reader (6" E-Ink Display, 4GB Internal Storage, 802.11n Wi-Fi)

We're listing these as "Refurbished", but the boxes will be marked "Used - Good". These units will have minor cosmetic blemishes and have been returned, inspected, and restored to fully working condition by an Amazon technician. The units have been repackaged in a brown box.

I have no idea why they have this under Kids Woot! but as long as you don't mind them being used & refurbished, it's a good deal. Used ones are running $27+ on Amazon's site.

[Dr. Drib]

Originally Posted by Manabi

Woot! has used & refurbished WiFi Kindle Keyboards for $14.99 today.


I have no idea why they have this under Kids Woot! but as long as you don't mind them being used & refurbished, it's a good deal. Used ones are running $27+ on Amazon's site.

Sold out, again!

[tubemonkey]

Retailers are finally realizing that starting Black Friday on Thanksgiving is a terrible idea

Retailers have officially lost the so-called "war on Thanksgiving."

An increasing number of retailers are closing on Thanksgiving Day this year in response to backlash against the trend of starting Black Friday sales a day early.

Many retailers say the decision to close is motivated by the fact that Thanksgiving is a day that's meant to be spent at home with family.

"We think Thanksgiving is a day for families and for people we care about," Jill Renslow, the Mall of America's senior vice president of marketing, told The Associated Press of the mall's decision to close on Thanksgiving. "We want to give this day back."

But the real reason stores are staying closed may have more to do with money.

Black Friday sales have fallen in recent years, decreasing 12% to $10.2 billion in 2015 compared to the prior year, according to ShopperTrak. Looking at the entire four-day weekend, brick-and-mortar retail sales fell 10.4%, to $20.4 billion last year.

[Manabi]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

Retailers are finally realizing that starting Black Friday on Thanksgiving is a terrible idea

I saw that earlier, and I'm delighted by the news. Last year I was pretty ticked off I had to chose between Thanksgiving dinner or Black Friday deals on Thursday evening. I picked dinner, obviously, and just passed on the deals. (I didn't even try going by to see if some were left later that night.)

So this year maybe I'll take a stab at some of the deals, if there's something I'm interested in! I used to do that in years past, worked fine.

[Barbara1955]

I went to Target on Friday.... they are now Selling Amazon Fire Tablets/TV also E-Readers again.....

[tubemonkey]

PayPal Offering Free Return Shipping (Again)

Back again this year, PayPal will be offering reimbursement for return shipping! All it takes is filling out a simple Refund Request form once you activate the offer on your account. You can return up to 11 items with a maximum shipping cost of $30 apiece. This offer goes through December 31st.

Note that there are a few terms and conditions associated with this offer. Refund requests must be sent within 14 days of mailing back the returned item. You'll get your money in your PayPal account within 5 business days after it is approved.

PayPal is accepted at thousands of stores nationwide, so this price protection should make your holiday shopping a little easier. A few of you may remember when PayPal offered this same deal last year -- you can click here to read our archived article.

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[tubemonkey]

Amazon Prime Photos Promotion -- exp 31 Oct @ 11:59 PM PT


Amazon Prime Exclusive Offer --> codes exp 03 Dec

• $20 Credit in Computers & Tablets --> save $20 on a purchase of $30 or more
  
• $30 Credit in Cameras --> save $30 on a purchase of $40 or more
  
• $10 Credit in Software --> save $10 on a purchase of $20 or more

Email Terms and Restrictions

Thanks for participating in the Prime Photos retail discount promotion. Apply these codes at checkout to get discounts on eligible items sold by Amazon in Computers and Tablets, Camera, and Digital Software. Codes are non-transferable and expire on December 3rd.
Kindle eReaders and Fire Tablets are not eligible for discounts.

Details

Spoiler:

Save in three steps

* Step 1: Upload a photo to Prime Photos

Sign in with your Amazon account and save a photo to your free unlimited storage account from Amazon Prime

* Step 2: Check your email

Look for discount codes in your inbox after November 3

* Step 3: Apply codes at checkout

Get discounts on thousands of items sold by Amazon in PC, Camera, and Software.

Use codes before December 3

Promotion Terms and Conditions

Spoiler:

Offer expires at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific time) October 31st, 2016.
Offer only applies to products sold by Amazon.com or digital content sold by Amazon Digital Services LLC.
Offer good while supplies last.
To receive promotional codes, you must upload a photo using the link on this page or in the email we sent you describing this offer.
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