Tech products will be topping a lot of holiday wish lists this year. Last year’s Consumer Technology Association’s Innovate Celebrate Conference found that 68% of adults planned on giving tech-related gifts that year. That’s not looking to change anytime soon considering the same was found for 2016, the highest on record for the survey’s 24-year history. Considering that the average American will spend $478 per person, this year, you have every reason to look around for the best tech deals you can find.
It’s establishing shopping lore that you can find the best deals on tech products online. It stands to reason, retailers might not have to pay overhead on a big storefront or a large sales team. If you know what you’re looking for, online can be the place to look if you’re in the market for big savings on tech gear.
As one of the world’s largest retailers, of electronic goods or otherwise, Amazon is a prime place to search for early Black Friday deals. Each day, their listing of Black Friday deals grows. We’ve poured over the listings in search of the best early Black Friday deals on tech products we could find. Save the time you’d spend clipping coupons on something more stimulating.
Computers & Accessories
Acer Spin 5 SP515-51GN-83YY, 15.6″ Full HD Touch
Considering how many tech products are on the market, it’s no wonder there’s bound to be some kind of electronic device towards the top of the list for someone you know. It makes extra sense considering how much we use tech for in our day-to-day lives. We live on our phones. We work on our laptops. Tablets are like the best remote control ever while also making pretty great gaming consoles. With so many different screens to choose from, some people just haven’t. They’ve been paralyzed by choice, afraid to get an iPad in case the next iPhone is even bigger than the tablet.
The Acer Spin 5 is a chance to get it all, in one place, at a reasonable price, considering all of the bells and whistles. First of all, the Acer Spin’s a virtual assistant, with built-in Alexa support. It’s also a tablet, with an impressive 15.6″ fully responsive multi-touch display. Things will look stunning on it, as well, as the Acer Spin plays back video up to 1920 x 1080 in resolution.
You’ll be able to use the Acer for absolutely anything, as well, with its 8GB of RAM and 1TB internal HDD. When you’re done with the tablet functions, just spin the laptop around and you have a fully-working machine for business, work, or gaming! The Acer Spin is like the Swiss Army Knife of laptops. If someone you know needs an all-around electronic system to use for everything, like a new college student or someone upgrading their career, this is it.
TerraMaster D5-300C USB3.0
Do you have a data hoarder in your life? Or do you yourself trade in large volumes of data? It’s not hard to do these days, considering the size of some HD photos or raw video or audio files. This can cause you to need stacks and stacks of external hard drives. Not only is this irritating, but it can also be risky as well. If you’ve ever done a location photo shoot or video project and not been able to find the files afterward, you might know what we’re talking about.
The TerraMaster D5-300C is an enclosure for all of your hard drives, to keep them all in one place, so all of your files are available at the same time. The TerraMaster D5-300C supports up to five 16 TB RAID hard drives, making for a combined storage capacity of 80 TB. You’ll be able to get at your files in no time, as well, as the TerraMaster D5-300C supports SUPERSPEED USB3.0 (5Gbps) Type-C interface, with a read/write speed of up to 410MB/s.
You can use the TerraMaster D5-300C even insensitive clinical environments. It’s quiet, thanks to its aluminum chassis, innovative heat sink design, and low-noise fans. The TerraMaster D5-300C gives you the capacity to store even the most memory-intensive projects, for less than $200. It’s trending at $179.99, currently, a $70 savings from the $249.99 list price.
USB Type C Cable,JSAUX
Cables are like this generation’s batteries. Be very careful if you’re giving tech as gifts but not making checking the connectivity! This is going to be an issue, considering that Apple is controversially switching over to USB-C on all of their products, including iPhones. Don’t get a brand new device only to find out it doesn’t connect with your current computer!
These rugged, military-strength USB Type C Cable cables are tough enough to go anywhere you’d dare to take your phone. The 6′ 6″ length makes sure you don’t have to hunched over your computer or tethered to your charger.
Electronics
Anycubic Upgraded Full Metal I3 Mega 3D PRINTER
Speaking of futuristic tech products at unbelievably low prices, here’s a chance to try your hand at 3D printing at an entry-level price. Or upgrade your existing printing rig with Anycubic Upgraded Full Metal‘s rugged metal chassis. You’ll be able to print anything you can render with the Anycubic Full Metal’s large build volume. You can do so easily, as well, with the printer’s user-friendly 3.5″ monitor. Easy plug-and-play capability solidifies the Anycubic Upgraded Full Metal printer as a wonderful entry-level 3D printer that is robust and versatile enough to handle serious, pro-level printing jobs.
You can even print remotely, should you have a need. The Anycubic Upgraded Full Metal I3 prints off of SD cards, meaning you can realize your 3D dreams out in the wild. You can just let the Anycubic do its thing, as well, as the 3D printer features automatic Filament Detection. It’ll stop when you reach the end of your printing materials so you don’t need to worry about wasting energy or damaging the machine. They AnyCubic Upgraded Full Metal printer is on sale for $279.64, a 13% savings from its $328.99 list price.
COWIN E7 Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Bluetooth Headphones
You no longer have to sacrifice style for comfort or fidelity, or the other way ’round, with your Bluetooth headphones. Wireless technology has come a long way in recent years, meaning you can find exquisite deals on pro-sounding headphones for the cost of what you could find at a Walgreens.
The Cowin 37 Active Noise Cancelling headphones feature an attractive over-the-ear cups, blocking out the world so you can hear your music in sterling-crisp HP. You’ll be able to do so, fully and completely, as the Cowin E7 headphones are actively noise-cancelling, so you can switch the world on and off at will.
You can do that for a long time without charging, as well. The Cowing 37 headphones can stream audio for up to 30 hours on a full charge. You can use these Bluetooth headphones for anything, as well, with the E7′s built-in microphone. If you’ve been needing a gaming headset or hands-free phone interface, here’s your chance to get them all in one package. The Cowin E7′s are a steal at only $50. It’s a little crazy you can get such good headphones at such a modest price.
PTVDISPLAY Mini Pico Pocket Projector
Are you wanting to project your visuals anywhere you go? The PTVDISPLAY Mini Pico Pocket Projector lets you do so in stunning HD while only weighing about as much as a smartphone. The PTVDISPLAY broadcasts in HD-quality 1080p, It’s also brighter than your average projector, so you’ll be able to appreciate the details and nuance of your favorite film and streaming video.
You can connect the PTVDISPLAY to nearly anything, as well, with a wide array of connectivity options. Mini HDMI, wifi, and Bluetooth are all supported. The PTVDISPLAY can operate without external power for up to 2.5 – 3 hours. You’ll be able to watch movies you love in situations you’d never dreamed of. Take your next movie night to the woods for your next glamping adventure!
Prime members can snatch up this uber-portable projector for less than $200. It’s currently listed at $199.20, a savings of $49.20 from the $249 list price.
UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition
Smartphones are bound to be popular items on a lot of wish lists this year, as well. With $1.54 billion in annual mobile handset sales, it’s safe to say we’re buying and selling a lot of smartphones. How can we not? It’s hard to function without a smartphone. It’s even frustrating to use a not-great model, especially if you’re a heavy phone user.
For those looking for a solid, reliable, dependable mobile without paying hundreds of extra dollars for a brand name, the UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition is a great pick for a powerful Android phone on a budget. The UMIDIGI Z2 is powerful enough to handle the most strenuous streaming activities, with a native 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM, which is expandable to 256GB. It features an Octa Core 2.0GHz CPU processor for smooth and reliable performance.
Your pictures will look their sharpest, clearest, most-stunning best with the UMDIGI’s quad camera design. It features a 16MP and an 8MP camera on both sides as well as a detailed f/2.0 aperture sensor to get great pics in any scenario. An Intelligent Beauty Function rounds out the UMDIGI’s creative suite, with eye enhancement, face slimming, and skin smoothing capabilities.
You won’t have to worry about waiting forever for your UMIDIGI Z2 Special Edition to charge, either. The Z2 features the latest PE+ charging technology. Your phone can be at full charge in 80 minutes or less! That about rounds up our latest round-up of the best early Black Friday deals on Amazon. The Holiday savings are starting to roll out in earnest, so make sure to check back with us often!
Amazon Devices
Echo Dot Kids Edition
Today’s kids are going to grow up in a very different world than their parents. Holographic rap stars, robot vacuum cleaners, even hoverboards are all becoming a reality.
Might as well get your young one started early, getting them used to their virtual assistant before they’re as omnipresent as scientific calculators by the time they get to high school.
The Echo Dot kids edition offers kid-friendly versions of all of the Amazon Echo. Alexa can be a kids-friendly DJ, a comedian, or storyteller. Your kids will have a wide arsenal of bedtime stories to pick from, as well. The Echo Dot kids edition comes with access to FreeTime Unlimited – a library of over 1000 classic children’s books from throughout history and across cultures. Considering the Echo Dot is on sale for $60, and Amazon is offering $109 in savings, they’re practically paying you to take these!
Echo Input Bundle
It’s the year of the Virtual Assistant as every major electronics manufacturer rolls out their own Siri or Jarvis. Amazon’s going all-in and grabbing the non-smart speaker crowd in the meantime. The Amazon Echo hooks into any existing speaker with a 3.5mm, or 1/8th” inch, input jack. It can also be connected via Bluetooth. Not only does this offer hands-free interaction with your virtual assistant. It also turns your speaker into a smart streaming device. Spotify, Pandora, and Amazon Music can all be accessed with no external controller.
Integrate your analog electronics with your smart home and productivity tools, as well. Set alarms and timers, consult your to-do list, and control other connected smart devices without pushing a button. You’ll be able to work smart and hard! The Amazon Echo lets you interact with your music in a new way, as well, and not just without using your fingertips. The Echo integrates with your Virtual Assistant software, letting you take advantage of personalized recommendations and deep learning, focused entirely on your tastes.
You won’t believe the difference in how easy it is to discover new music that you adore. There’s the same hands-free, convenience, comfortability of radio but without the passivity. You’ll never stop absorbing the latest, most breaking sounds when all you have to do is ask “Alexa, Play me the hits!” If you’ve been thinking of getting some sort of speaker, here’s your chance to earn a free Amazon Echo. A number of popular speakers are being bundled with an Amazon Echo this holiday season.
Echo Look
“Alexa, how do I look?” Have you ever tried to take a full-body selfie by yourself? Unzipping a cocktail dress on your own is probably easier. The Echo Look removes that challenge as a hands-free ‘virtual style assistant.’ It lets you take selfies-on-command or videos up to six seconds long using voice-activated response. It also features a clever suite of style apps, letting you compare outfits and helps you decide which one is better, and why. Deep learning at its finest!
The Echo Look lets you view your outfits from every angle, as well, letting you see hard-to-view spots. You can easily share those galleries with your friends in case you need to ask their style advice. The Echo Look is only $50, at the moment, an impressive 50% off the list price. It would make a great gift for the fashionista with an exploding closet in your life.
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