Black Friday 2017

[issybird]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm surprised you did not get the 2nd gen Paperwhite for $49.99. Better screen, higher resolution, and the front light.

...and twice as expensive.

[KyBunnies]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

I'm surprised you did not get the 2nd gen Paperwhite for $49.99. Better screen, higher resolution, and the front light.

If it was going to be my main reading device I would have gotten the Paperwhite. But this is just something to use while in the sun or something to be able to download specific books/documents to and transfer them to Calibre.

[JSWolf]

Originally Posted by KyBunnies

If it was going to be my main reading device I would have gotten the Paperwhite. But this is just something to use while in the sun or something to be able to download specific books/documents to and transfer them to Calibre.

To use in the sun, a tablet is not a good idea. It will be hard to see the screen and reading won't be comfortable. eInk, no problem reading in the sun.

But given that you want to download to be able to then transfer to Calibre, I suggest a Windows tablet. An iOS or Android tablet won't work so well for that. A Windows tablet will work. I have an iPad and a Surface Pro 2 and if I was to download eBooks for transfer to Calibre, I would use the Surface.

[KyBunnies]

Originally Posted by JSWolf

To use in the sun, a tablet is not a good idea. It will be hard to see the screen and reading won't be comfortable. eInk, no problem reading in the sun.

But given that you want to download to be able to then transfer to Calibre, I suggest a Windows tablet. An iOS or Android tablet won't work so well for that. A Windows tablet will work. I have an iPad and a Surface Pro 2 and if I was to download eBooks for transfer to Calibre, I would use the Surface.

My main reading device is a Kindle Fire (purchased in July '17). I have tried a larger tablet and I hated it. For anything other than reading I prefer my laptop. The eInk is just for reading in the sun or transfer documents/certain books to Calibre. I use to use my Kindle Keyboard for those things but it died a couple of years ago and I have never replaced it.

[tubemonkey]

Amazon 12 Days of Deals -- 03 ~ 14 Dec

1. 03 Dec -- Active -- for dashers, dancers, and wellness-wishers
   
2. 04 Dec -- DIY -- for merry makers and home-improvers
   
3. 05 Dec -- Stylist -- for style stars and beauty believers
   
4. 06 Dec -- Kids -- for busy lttle elves of all ages
   
5. 07 Dec -- Gamer -- ???
   
6. 08 Dec -- Outdoor -- for happy campers and jolly jetsetters
   
7. 09 Dec -- Chef -- for home chefs and sugar-plum bakers
   
8. 10 Dec -- Entertainment -- for music lovers, avid readers, and film buffs
   
9. 11 Dec -- Tech -- for techies a-tinkering with cheer
   
10. 12 Dec -- Homebody -- for cozy folk nestled in their smart homes
    
11. 13 Dec -- Animal Lover -- for faithful furballs and joyful pups
    
12. 14 Dec -- Hobbyist -- for tinselly crafters and jingle rockers

[tubemonkey]

Amazon -- Gift Card Offer -- while supplies last

It's back. Amazon's annual free teddy bear offer with the purchase of a $100 gift card. For Prime members only. Hurry, these bears go fast.


$100 -- $100 Amz Gift Card + plus free Gund Teddy Bear --> Prime members only


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[jdcarpe]

Any student who is a member of Amazon Prime Student can get $30 off the price of a refurbished PW3. Discount taken at checkout, making the effective price $69.99.

Certified Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite E-reader - Black, 6" High-Resolution Display (300 ppi) with Built-in Light, Wi-Fi - Includes Special Offers


Also, Amazon continues their promotion of a gift card plus $20 toward a new Kindle device when you trade in an old Kindle.

[KimberlyFDR]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

It's back. Amazon's annual free teddy bear offer with the purchase of a $100 gift card. For Prime members only. Hurry, these bears go fast.

Of course this came up right after I bought a $100 gift card for my account Maybe it'll still be around by the time I spend this one down. After all, I'm on a gift-buying spree this week apparently.

[tubemonkey]

My teddy bear just arrived. It'll be a Christmas gift

[Breathinlady]

Thank you Monkey...I just ordered my card and Bear.

[tubemonkey]

Microsoft 12 Days of Deals -- 06 ~ 17 Dec

1. 06 Dec -- save $329 on Surface Pro (Intel i5/128GB SSD) --> details
   
2. 07 Dec -- save up to 50% on select Xbox games --> details
   
3. 08 Dec -- save up to $500 on select Lenovo PCs --> details
   
4. 09 Dec -- save up to $350 on select Dell PCs --> details
   
5. 10 Dec -- save up to $500 on select HP PCs --> details
   
6. 11 Dec -- save up to $70 on Xbox One S consoles* --> details
   
7. 12 Dec -- score up to $500 off select gaming PCs --> details
   
8. 13 Dec -- save up to $200 on Windows Mixed Reality headsets --> details
   
9. 14 Dec -- save $200 on the ultra-light and versatile Surface Pro --> details
   
10. 15 Dec -- save up to 60% on select digital movies and TV --> details
    
11. 16 Dec -- save up to $500 on select PCs w Intel Core --> details
    
12. 17 Dec -- only $199 for an Xbox One S 500GB console --> details

12 Days of Deals

*Offer available at U.S. online store only. Physical retail stores will feature a different Xbox offer. See your local store for in-store offer details.

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[tubemonkey]

12 Days of Deals -- 08 Dec only

• Day 03 -- Microsoft -- save up to $500 on select Lenovo PCs --> details
  
• Day 06 -- Amazon --- Outdoor -- for happy campers and jolly jetsetters
  
• Day 06 -- Samsung -- misc tech gear
  
• Day 08 -- B & N ------ Taylor Swift "reputaion" on vinyl

[tubemonkey]

12 Days of Deals -- 09 Dec only

• Day 04 -- Microsoft -- save up to $350 on select Dell PCs --> details
  
• Day 07 -- Amazon --- Chef -- for home chefs and sugar-plum bakers
  
• Day 07 -- Samsung -- misc tech gear
  
• Day 09 -- B & N ------ 50% off Atlas Obscura

[tubemonkey]

12 Days of Deals -- 10 Dec only

• Day 05 -- Microsoft -- save up to $500 on select HP PCs --> details
  
• Day 08 -- Amazon --- Entertainment -- for music lovers, avid readers, and film buffs
  
• Day 08 -- Samsung -- misc tech gear
  
• Day 10 -- B & N ------ 50% off hardcover bestsellers

[tubemonkey]

Amazon Sale -- retail/lowest/Blk Fri/current


Subscriptions

• Amz Music Unlimited (3 months) ---> $0.99 --> details --> exp 02 Jan
  
• Audible Membership (3 months) ----> $4.95/mo --> details --> exp 10 Jan
  
• Kindle Unlimited (30% off, 12 mo) --> $83.92 --> details --> limited time

Fire Tabs

• HD 10- 32G ($150/$85/$100) --> $150
  
• HD 8- 16GB ($80/$43/$50) -----> $50 --> exp 24 Dec
  
• Fire 7- 8GB ($50/$26/$30) ------> $40
  
• Kids 8- 32G ($130/$77/$90) ----> $100
  
• Kids 7- 16G ($100/$60/$70) ----> $80

Kindle

• Paper 7th ($120/$80/$89) ----> $100
  
• Kindle 8th ($80/$49/$50) -----> $80
  
• Kids Bundle ($125/$70/$70) --> $100

Amz Echo

• Echo Show ($230/$130/$180) --> $150 --> exp 24 Dec
  
• Echo Plus ($150/$100/$120) ---> $150
  
• Amazon Tap ($130/$68/$80) ----> $80
  
• Amz Echo 2 ($100/$63/$80) ----> $80 --> exp 31 Dec
  
• Echo Dot 2 ($50/$26/$30) ------> $30 --> exp 31 Dec
  
• TP-Link Plug ($40/$20/xxx) ----> $5 ---> SOLD OUT -- w/ Echo purchase --> details

Fire TV

• Fire TV 3 ($70/$50/xxx) ---> $55 --> exp 24 Dec
  
• TV Stk 2 ($40/$21/$25) ---> $35 --> exp 24 Dec
  
• TV 3 Bun ($90/$70/xxx) ---> $70
  
• Stk + Dot ($90/$60/xxx) --> $60

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