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Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over doesn’t mean there aren’t deals to be had. Amazon has kept many Black Friday discounts in place, and some will likely be in place for the remainder of the holiday season. Either way, these deals won’t be around for much longer, so be sure to hurry and get what you want before it’s gone.
MacBook Air
If you are in the market for a new computer, then you can’t go wrong with a MacBook Air. Apple computers are notoriously expensive, but Amazon’s current sale puts it in line with other laptops. Not to mention, this MacBook uses Apple’s new M1 silicon processor, which is lightning fast and provides incredible performance.
The great thing about Mac computers is how everything seamlessly integrates between devices. Making this an even better choice for iPhone and iPad owners. What is really great about the MacBook Air is just how thin it is. But it also feels extremely well-built, thanks to a full aluminum casing. Amazon also has a couple of other MacBooks you should check out, including the MacBook Air with more storage.
- All-Day Battery Life – Go longer than ever with up to 18 hours of battery life.
- Powerful Performance – Take on everything from professional-quality editing to action-packed gaming with ease. The Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU delivers up to 3.5x faster performance than the...
- Superfast Memory – 8GB of unified memory makes your entire system speedy and responsive. That way it can support tasks like memory-hogging multitab browsing and opening a huge graphic file quickly...
- Stunning Display – With a 13.3 inch Retina display, images come alive with new levels of realism. Text is sharp and clear, and colors are more vibrant.
- Why Mac – Easy to learn. Easy to set up. Astoundingly powerful. Intuitive. Packed with apps to use right out of the box. Mac is designed to let you work, play, and create like never before.
TV
TVs are always a big hit on Black Friday, and you probably have visions from years ago of people waiting at stores only for there to be a few at a discounted price. Things have changed drastically over the years, and now TV deals are available for days and weeks surrounding Black Friday. Amazon currently has the Hisense 58U6HF on sale at a solid discount.
Hisense got a bit of a bad reputation because many retailers sold their TVs as Black Friday doorbusters. But, these were low-end models that had an unimpressive picture. Unfortunately, many people don’t realize that Hisense also makes excellent TVs like this Quantum Dot LED one. Not only does it have an outstanding picture, but it also has Fire TV built-in, so you can start streaming with any other hardware.
- 4K ULED: Like great, but better. The 58U6HF has our exclusive ULED technologies. They boost color, contrast, brightness, motion… we could go on. It's the TV your old TV wants to be.
- Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut: Quantum Dot produces purer, richer, more brilliant and accurate colors than a regular LED TV. Creating over a billion color combinations brings vibrant images to life in...
- Fire TV Built-in: With Fire TV built-in, you can enjoy a world of entertainment from apps like Prime Video, Netflix, Disney plus, Hulu, and HBO Max. Plus, stream for free with Freevee, Pluto TV, Tubi,...
- Peak Brightness / Full Array Local Dimming Zones: This television offers up-to-600 nits peak brightness across up to 32 local dimming zones. Above average peak brightness and local dimming are...
- Dolby Vision HDR, HDR10, and HDR10+: Transform your TV into an entertainment powerhouse. The image technology from cinemas, now brought directly to your home, provide amazing realism that you'll...
Home Theater Receiver
TVs are a major focus of Black Friday and for good reason. But you shouldn’t overlook some of the other great entertainment system deals. The best thing you can do with your new TV is pair it with a great surround sound receiver like the Sony STR-DH790. Amazon still has this Dolby Atmos 7.2 channel receiver at an outstanding price.
Not only does this have outputs for seven surround speakers and two subwoofers, but it also has inputs for up to four HDMI connections, so you can use this as a switch for all of your devices. Of course, it also has connections for older audio devices such as turntables and coaxial. But, it also has Bluetooth built-in, so you can connect your modern devices too.
- CINEMATIC SOUND AT HOME: Enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows and more with theater like sound in the comfort of your home
- BREATHTAKING AUDIO: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X deliver multi-dimensional and object-based surround sound
- STUNNING 4K QUALITY: 4K HDR pass through with support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and Hybrid Log Gamma provides greater and clearer color, contrast, and brightness
- GET CONNECTED: 4 in/1 out HDMI each and 1 optical / 1 coaxial digital and analog audio connections
- AUTO CALIBRATION: Advanced D.C.A.C. analyzes and adjusts the audio for optimal sound in every room
Google Pixel 7
For countless years now, Samsung and Apple have dominated the mobile phone market with the Galaxy and iPhone lineups. But Google has been making a real push for their devices in recent years, and they are certainly packing in some impressive features. The newly-released Google Pixel 7 was discounted nicely, and although it has gone up in price some, it is still below its MSRP and other retailers.
The Google Pixel 7 available through Amazon is unlocked, so it will work with any carrier. Also, it runs on the latest Android operating system, so if you are already used to Android phones, you will feel right at home. However, it does have some really nice features, especially for photography buffs. It has two built-in cameras and AI enhancement technology that can remove objects in your photo’s background.
- Google Pixel 7 is powered by Google Tensor G2; it’s faster, more efficient, and more secure, with the best photo and video quality yet on Pixel[1]
- Unlocked Android 5G phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[2]; works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
- Pixel’s Adaptive Battery can last over 24 hours; when Extreme Battery Saver is turned on, it can last up to 72 hours[3]
- The 6.3-inch Pixel 7 display is super sharp, with rich, vivid colors; it’s fast and responsive for smoother gaming, scrolling, and moving between apps[4]
- Google Pixel 7 has wide and ultrawide lenses with up to 8x Super Res Zoom[5]; and Cinematic Blur brings more drama to your videos
Xbox
There haven’t been a lot of gaming deals in recent years thanks to a pandemic and chip shortage. But things are at least a little better this year with some excellent deals on the Xbox Series S. Amazon has the console discounted by an impressive 20% right now, but stock probably won’t last too much longer at this price.
The Xbox Series S is the newest gaming console from Microsoft, and it is an awesome deal for those looking for something on a budget. The biggest downside here is that the Series S lacks a disk drive. However, you can pair this console with GamePass, which provides access to hundreds of games for only $15 per month.
- Go all digital with Xbox Series S and experience next-gen speed and performance at a great price.
- Bundle includes: Xbox Series S console, one Xbox Wireless Controller, a high-speed HDMI cable, power cable, and 2 AA batteries.
- Make the most of every gaming minute with Quick Resume, lightning-fast load times, and gameplay of up to 120 FPS—all powered by Xbox Velocity Architecture.*
- Enjoy digital games from four generations of Xbox, with hundreds of optimized titles that look and play better than ever.
- Add Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (membership sold separately) to play new games day one. Enjoy hundreds of high-quality games with friends on console, PC, and cloud. Plus, now you can skip the install...
AirPods
Headphones and earbuds are always popular gifts, and Amazon still has the newest AirPods Pro on sale. These are one of the best earbuds on the market today. Not only do they sound awesome, but they also have active noise cancellation. If you haven’t experienced noise-canceling headphones, they block out sound, so you don’t hear anything around you.
This can be a huge plus if you are in a loud environment since you don’t need to turn the sound up to hear a song. The 2nd generation AirPods Pro also comes with a MagSafe charging case so you can wirelessly charge the case, which also has a built-in battery for recharging the earbuds. But the really great thing about AirPods is they automatically connect to your iPhone as soon as the case is open.
- Apple-designed H2 chip
- Low-distortion, custom-built driver
- Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation than the previous AirPods Pro
- Personalized spatial audio
Kids Kindle
Kids today are more tech-savvy than ever, but it is important to get them a device that fits their age. Amazon’s Fire HD 8 Kids Pro is a great choice and is specifically designed for children. This tablet is the same as Amazon’s Fire HD 8 but features a modified operating system that has safeguards for children, which limits what it can be used for.
For instance, ads are automatically blocked, and it also features parental controls that you can use to set usage limits. Kids can also access the internet, but inappropriate content is automatically filtered out. Additionally, the Kids Kindle includes a rubber case with a built-in kickstand, and it also includes a two-year worry-free guarantee.
- 2.0 GHz with 2 GB of RAM
- Weighs 19.2 ounces
- Up to 12 hours of battery life
- Ambient light sensors
Ring Camera
Video doorbells are super popular, and Amazon has some great deals on both the Ring Video Doorbell and Ring Stick Up Cam. Both devices offer outdoor video recording that you can watch anywhere from your mobile phone. However, the Ring Video Doorbell does require existing doorbell wiring, although battery-powered options are also available.
The Ring Stick Up Cam, on the other hand, has a built-in rechargeable battery, so you can place it anywhere and just pop the battery out to recharge. Both devices can notify you of any motion and also let you communicate through them. They also offer recording through a Ring Protect Plan, which saves all motion recordings in the cloud.
- See, hear and speak to people from your phone, tablet or select Echo device with Stick Up Cam Battery, a battery-powered camera that can be mounted indoor or out.
- With Live View, you can check in on your home any time through the Ring app.
- With a Ring Protect Plan (subscription sold separately), record all your videos, review what you missed for up to 180 days, and share videos and photos.
- Place on a flat surface or mount to a wall with the versatile mounting bracket. Add-on the Mount for Stick Up Cam (sold separately) for ceiling mount.
- Watch over your entire home by connecting one or multiple Stick Up Cams to all your Ring devices in the Ring app.
Echo
Wrapping up the Amazon-owned products is the latest Echo devices. The newest Echo Dot was just released, and it is already nearly half-off. This round ball packs in a ton of features in a tiny package. It has Amazon’s Alexa smart technology built-in, which listens to your commands and provides a wide range of responses.
It is best to pair an Echo Dot with other smart devices, such as outlet switches or even Alexa-enabled TVs. This will allow you to control various aspects of your home with simple commands. But that’s not all this little ball has to offer. It also has a great speaker that works with services like Spotify and Apple Music to play your favorite songs. Plus, it also has Bluetooth connectivity.
- OUR BEST SOUNDING ECHO DOT YET – Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room.
- YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC AND CONTENT – Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.
- ALEXA IS HAPPY TO HELP – Ask Alexa for weather updates and to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions and even hear jokes. Need a few extra minutes in the morning? Just tap your Echo...
- KEEP YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE – Control compatible smart home devices with your voice and routines triggered by built-in motion or indoor temperature sensors. Create routines to automatically turn on...
- DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY – Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.
Cricut
Cricuts are great little machines for crafters. They have been around for a while now, and they really have brought technology to the crafting world like nothing else before it. Amazon has the Explore Air 2 still on sale for a good price. Despite being replaced by the Explore 3, this still is one of the best machines on the market and can make plenty of different things.
If you are unfamiliar with Cricut devices, they essentially work like a printer. But instead of using ink, there are a number of different heads you can put on, such as markers and cutting heads. They work great to cut items like paper and fabric. But also have markers and transferrable ink that are designed to work with Cricut’s heat presses to transfer onto cups, hats, shirts, and bags.
- ART AND CRAFT CUTTING MADE SIMPLE, EVEN FOR BEGINNERS - Designed with simplicity and value in mind, bust out your DIY dreams and create fresh styles for your T-shirts, home decor, and more with the...
- CUTS 100+ MATERIALS WITH EASE – The included Premium Fine-Point Blade lets crafters make precise, intricate cuts from a variety of popular materials like cardstock, vinyl decal, HTV iron-on and...
- APP BASED CRAFTING TOOL WITH WIRELESS-BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY - With just a few clicks, create personalized and custom designs using the cloud-based Design Space app that works on mobile phones and...
- KEEP YOUR SPACE NEAT AND ORGANIZED - Machine comes with built-in storage on the top and under the bottom flap for storing tools. The reusable LightGrip Machine Mat holds your materials in place so you...
- ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES - Compatible with 6 tools for cutting, writing, foiling & more. Add special accessories like Deep-Point Blade, Bonded-Fabric Blade, Foil-Transfer Tool and Scoring Stylus for...
