Black Friday Blowout Deals Galore On Acer Laptops, iPads, Fire TVs, AirPods, Nintendo Switch, And More
by Paul LillyHoliday traditions are in full swing. You know, gorging on turkey, stuffing, and fixings; watching the Detroit Lions lose; and navigating the bombardment of Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. We can help with the latter, especially now that Turkey Day is in the rear view mirror. Black Friday is officially here, and with it comes a wide assortment of deals, including the Predator Helios 300 laptop shown above.
Black Friday Discounts On Acer Laptops And Desktops
That's as good of a place to start as any. The Predator Helios 300 is a beastly gaming laptop, and it's on sale at Amazon for $928.99, down $271 over its list price. Here's what it comes configured with...
- 15.6-inch IPS display (1920x1080 resolution, 144Hz refresh rate)
- 9th generation Intel Core i7-9750H processor
- 16GB DDR4-2666 RAM
- GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GPU
- 256GB M.2 NVMe solid state drive
- Killer Ethernet E2500
- Killer DoubleShot Pro Wireless AC 1550
It's a solid configuration with ample hardware for playing games on the laptop's native 1080p resolution—most games should be playable at medium-to-high settings. There's also a spare M.2 slot and a 2.5-inch HDD bay, in case you want to add more storage on your own.
There are several other Acer systems on sale right now, too. Here's a look...
- Acer Spin 3 (14-inch, i7-8565U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD):$699.00 (save $100.99), Amazon
- Acer Aspire 5 (15.6-inch, i5-8256U, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD):$399.99 (save $130), Amazon
- Acer Aspire 5 Slim (15.6-inch, Ryzen 3 3200U, 4GB RAM, 128GB SSD):$259.99 (save $90), Amazon
- Acer Aspire Z24 AIO (i5-9400T, 12GB RAM, 512GB SSD):$637.49 (save $112.50), Amazon
- Acer Aspire C24 AIO (i5-8250U, 8GB RAM, 1TB HDD):$509.99 (save $90), Amazon
- Acer Aspire TC (i5-9100, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD):$356.99 (save $63), Amazon
- Acer Spin 11 2-in-1 Chromebook (4GB RAM, 32GB eMMC):$219 (save $110), Best Buy
Get A Nintendo Switch With Amazon Gift Card At A Discount
If console gaming is more your thing, Amazon is offering a deal on the Nintendo Switch. You can pick up the Nintendo Switch + $25 Amazon gift card for $298.99. This is the newer model with longer battery life (4.5 to 9 hours, according to Nintendo, up from 2.5 to 6.5 hours on the original model), and Neon Blue and Red Joy-Con controllers.
Save On Smart Devices (Amazon Fire TV Stick And Echo Dot 3rd Gen)
Now is also a good time to upgrade your dwelling with smart devices. Amazon has slashed its Fire TV 4K to $24.99, which is 50 percent off its regular price. It comes with a second-generation Alexa Voice remote and supports 4K Ultra HD and HDR feeds.
Amazon is offering a deep discount on its Echo Dot (3rd Gen) as well. The Echo Dot (3rd Gen) is $22.00, down 56 percent from its list price. The Echo Dot is already rather affordable, and with this Black Friday discount, it dips into impulse territory.
If you already own an Echo Dot, there are reports that you can purchase an Amazon Smart Plug for $4.99 when using Alexa. Just say, "Alexa, order Amazon Smart Plug."
Black Friday Discounts On Apple AirPods And iPads
Several Apple products are on sale as well. Have a look...
- Apple iPad 10.5 (32GB): $249 (save $80), Amazon
- Apple iPad 10.5 (128GB):$329 (save $100), Amazon
- Apple AirPods w/ Wireless Charging Case (Latest Model):$169.00 (save $30), Walmart
- Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model): $129 (save $30), Walmart
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