Black Friday deals (7 Viewers)

[Tick]

Yeah, the streaming deals aren't looking as great this year. https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/black-friday-streaming-deals-2025

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Looking for a deal on a mini pc. Hopefully Amazon has a few BF choices

 

[Wooderson]

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation $99 original price $179

Costco

https://www.costco.com/p/-/airpods-4-with-active-noise-cancellation/4000308504?langId=-1

Picked up a couple for the kids.

 

[Wooderson]

If anyone has a lead on a good fist gaming PC for a 12 year I would appreciate it.

 

[Gatorade]

Lots of resorts and hotels are having BF sales already. Just booked a two week stay in Mexico at 40% off. Also booked a birthday trip to Jekyll Island and an anniversary trip to Savannah, Ga. Both at 25% off.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Lots of resorts and hotels are having BF sales already. Just booked a two week stay in Mexico at 40% off. Also booked a birthday trip to Jekyll Island and an anniversary trip to Savannah, Ga. Both at 25% off.

What service did you use to book it? We need to travel more

 

[Tick]

Looking for a deal on a mini pc. Hopefully Amazon has a few BF choices

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWQ5L8BF?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1 I bought that a few months ago and am happy with it. 15% off. Some other Minisforum models are on other discounts through Amazon: https://store.minisforum.com/pages/...j2MAY0wWy13-Iq10Kw-JdO_ii9Pz0xoxoCtUQQAvD_BwE

 

[Gatorade]

Lots of resorts and hotels are having BF sales already. Just booked a two week stay in Mexico at 40% off. Also booked a birthday trip to Jekyll Island and an anniversary trip to Savannah, Ga. Both at 25% off.

What service did you use to book it? We need to travel more

I booked direct with the resort and hotels.
Jekyll Island resort and River Street Inn
Karisma resorts has their best deal (50% off) at Nickelodeon Resorts. Not where we are going. Adults only for us at El Dorado Seaside, Royale and Maroma all offer good deals now.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Looking for a deal on a mini pc. Hopefully Amazon has a few BF choices

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWQ5L8BF?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1 I bought that a few months ago and am happy with it. 15% off. Some other Minisforum models are on other discounts through Amazon: https://store.minisforum.com/pages/...j2MAY0wWy13-Iq10Kw-JdO_ii9Pz0xoxoCtUQQAvD_BwE

@Tick In my research, I came across this thread. Is there anything to this that you've found with your experience with these?

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/mini-pcs-made-in-china-security.3336384/?post_id=64317453&utm_click_loc=title&utm_content_pos=1&utm_user=cEJBS3NSUnVuNk9Scmt1dVdPczlLdz09&utm_campaign=ed133&utm_content=iss1605&utm_medium=email&utm_source=threadloom#post-64317453

 

[Tick]

Looking for a deal on a mini pc. Hopefully Amazon has a few BF choices

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWQ5L8BF?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1 I bought that a few months ago and am happy with it. 15% off. Some other Minisforum models are on other discounts through Amazon: https://store.minisforum.com/pages/...j2MAY0wWy13-Iq10Kw-JdO_ii9Pz0xoxoCtUQQAvD_BwE

@Tick In my research, I came across this thread. Is there anything to this that you've found with your experience with these?

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/mini-pcs-made-in-china-security.3336384/?post_id=64317453&utm_click_loc=title&utm_content_pos=1&utm_user=cEJBS3NSUnVuNk9Scmt1dVdPczlLdz09&utm_campaign=ed133&utm_content=iss1605&utm_medium=email&utm_source=threadloom#post-64317453

I'm a little unclear on the question - did it come with malware installed? Not that I've found. It was pretty clean without a bunch of crapification pre-installed.

I poked around a bunch when I decided to get a mini and Minisforum and Geekom were frequently recommended brands.

 

[BroncoFreak_2K3]

Looking for a deal on a mini pc. Hopefully Amazon has a few BF choices

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWQ5L8BF?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1 I bought that a few months ago and am happy with it. 15% off. Some other Minisforum models are on other discounts through Amazon: https://store.minisforum.com/pages/...j2MAY0wWy13-Iq10Kw-JdO_ii9Pz0xoxoCtUQQAvD_BwE

@Tick In my research, I came across this thread. Is there anything to this that you've found with your experience with these?

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/mini-pcs-made-in-china-security.3336384/?post_id=64317453&utm_click_loc=title&utm_content_pos=1&utm_user=cEJBS3NSUnVuNk9Scmt1dVdPczlLdz09&utm_campaign=ed133&utm_content=iss1605&utm_medium=email&utm_source=threadloom#post-64317453

I'm a little unclear on the question - did it come with malware installed? Not that I've found. It was pretty clean without a bunch of crapification pre-installed.

I poked around a bunch when I decided to get a mini and Minisforum and Geekom were frequently recommended brands.

Great thanks!

 

[FreeBaGeL]

I've never actually needed a laptop at this time of year before but this is the year. Let's see what they bring.

 

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Jackery 2000Wh power station $699

Amazon.com

 

[Tick]

Jackery 2000Wh power station $699

Amazon.com

I can just never figure out the use case for these things. Is it just camping?

 

[skol asylum]

AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation $99 original price $179

Costco

https://www.costco.com/p/-/airpods-4-with-active-noise-cancellation/4000308504?langId=-1

Picked up a couple for the kids.

I wish they would bring back the OG airpods without the squishy tips. The newer ones are too big and uncomfortable for my ears

 

[skol asylum]

We get HBO Max through AT&T wireless unlimited plan. Not sure if that is still a thing or if we were grandfathered in.

I've got this, too. I am pretty sure I have Disney+ via AT&T wireless unlimited as well.

Must be new. Don't get anything with our ATT wireless.

 

[[icon]]

Jackery 2000Wh power station $699

Amazon.com

I can just never figure out the use case for these things. Is it just camping?

For me:

- Backup power for computers/fridges during outages (paired with generator)

- Powering Pellet Smoker when away from an outlet

- Powering things around the house when I don’t want to run an extension cord

But yah camping too

 

[Payne]

Jackery 2000Wh power station $699

Amazon.com

I can just never figure out the use case for these things. Is it just camping?

I bought the 1000 v2 a few weeks ago for $337. I live in a suburb of Detroit with MANY, MANY trees, above ground cabling and an old power grid.
We lose power once or twice a year. Sometimes for a few hours. Sometimes maybe a day or so.
I wanted something that would power internet and charge phones, power a fan or even the fridge or freezer for a few hours if needed.
Far better than running a gas generator outside and running an extension cord through my dryer vent.

Can also take tailgating, etc. Well worth the $330 in my mind.

 

[Payne]

Yeah, the streaming deals aren't looking as great this year. https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/black-friday-streaming-deals-2025

Hulu and Disney + for $4.99 is pretty good. Not as good as the $2.99 last year, but still far better than normal price.

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Bought a bunch of rugs of of Wayfair. Got a 9x12 that was allegedly ~$2k on sale for ~$500.

 

[GroveDiesel]

Yeah, the streaming deals aren't looking as great this year. https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/black-friday-streaming-deals-2025

Hulu and Disney + for $4.99 is pretty good. Not as good as the $2.99 last year, but still far better than normal price.

Yeah, I just bought on that one. I do hate the ads, but the difference in price between the version with the ads versus without is substantial.

 

[Hawks64]

57% off a Hinsense 98" TV seems like a bargain, no?
Hinsense isn't top of the line, but it's not too far of a step down it seems. I have a smaller Hinsense in our bedroom and have been happy with it.
I mean... $1k for a 98" tv seems insane.

rtings gave it a 5.6, and it has no local dimming.

 

[Softballguy]

57% off a Hinsense 98" TV seems like a bargain, no?
Hinsense isn't top of the line, but it's not too far of a step down it seems. I have a smaller Hinsense in our bedroom and have been happy with it.
I mean... $1k for a 98" tv seems insane.

rtings gave it a 5.6, and it has no local dimming.

I measured it out on the wall and my wife gave it an "absolutely not." So I guess I I'm glad it's not so good.

I think I'm going to go with the 85" Hisense U75QG model. Rtings gives it a decent grade, and I'm fine with that. I've overspent to get higher rated models lately, and the marginal gain in quality isn't worth the extra money or sacrificing size.

 

[SofaKings]

Jackery 2000Wh power station $699

Amazon.com

I can just never figure out the use case for these things. Is it just camping?

I bought the 1000 v2 a few weeks ago for $337. I live in a suburb of Detroit with MANY, MANY trees, above ground cabling and an old power grid.
We lose power once or twice a year. Sometimes for a few hours. Sometimes maybe a day or so.
I wanted something that would power internet and charge phones, power a fan or even the fridge or freezer for a few hours if needed.
Far better than running a gas generator outside and running an extension cord through my dryer vent.

Can also take tailgating, etc. Well worth the $330 in my mind.

You never invite me to tailgate. #kicksrock

 

[STEADYMOBBIN 22]

Jackery 2000Wh power station $699

Amazon.com

I can just never figure out the use case for these things. Is it just camping?

I bought the 1000 v2 a few weeks ago for $337. I live in a suburb of Detroit with MANY, MANY trees, above ground cabling and an old power grid.
We lose power once or twice a year. Sometimes for a few hours. Sometimes maybe a day or so.
I wanted something that would power internet and charge phones, power a fan or even the fridge or freezer for a few hours if needed.
Far better than running a gas generator outside and running an extension cord through my dryer vent.

Can also take tailgating, etc. Well worth the $330 in my mind.

I like this idea. A lot. Thank you.

I looked into a generator last year. Had a Honda 9000 something or other available for cheap. After some research, it sounded like it was more maintenance than I cared for.

I never even considered this option