It’s that time of year again, when jolly Saint Nick isn’t the only one making lists and checking them twice. Shoppers across the nation are gearing up for the monster annual shopping event — Black Friday. So, before you hit the stores (or shopping mall) on Nov. 27, educate yourself on the best deals around town. Don’t get caught up in the hype, check out five of the best deals on everything from game consoles to tablets to Beats products, we discovered around the ‘Net at retailers like Wal-Mart, Target and more below.
iPad Mini 2 for $199.00 – Wal-Mart
Pick up the 16GB iPad Mini 2 with Wi-Fi in space gray or silver for $199.00 (regularly $268.00) online or in-store beginning at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Xbox One bundle – Target
Gamers win big this Black Friday. Target will be selling the Xbox One 500GB console with “Gears of War” digital download for $299.99 (regularly $349.99). You’ll also receive a free $60.00 Target gift card with purchase of the bundle. It all goes down beginning at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Laptop under $100.00 – Best Buy
Grab an ultra affordable laptop, the Acer CB3-111-C8UB 11.6-inch Chromebook, with 16GB flash memory, on sale for just $99.00 (regularly $169.00). Best Buy will open its doors at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day.
Smart HDTV under $200.00 – Wal-Mart
Known for its blockbuster Black Friday deals, Wal-Mart won’t disappoint this year. The mega retailer is advertising a host of huge price cuts on TVs, including a smart TV for under $200.00. The Samsung 32-inch UN32J4500 will be available for $198.00 online and in-store.
Beats Studio Headphones for $169.00 – Wal-Mart
When Wal-Mart’s doors open at 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day, you’ll be able to get your hands on a set of Beats Studio Headphones for $169.00 (regularly $299.95). Now, that’s a big deal!