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iPhone May Be Super Cheap On Black Friday

There are many reasons to buy your next iPhone directly from Apple, but getting a good deal isn't one of them. It's no secret that the iPhone X and iPhone 8 come with a heaping dose of sticker shock. But, if you can wait until Black Friday to purchase one, you might be able to save. Deal-tracking website BestBlackFriday.com predicts that Black Friday deals will be particularly sweet this year as wireless carriers try to entice budget-savvy shoppers to upgrade their smartphone. Don't expect to find good deals at the Apple store, however. If you want the best iPhone deals this year, you'll have to head to stores like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target on Black Friday. Amazon and eBay should have sales as well. Here are the discounts BestBlackFriday.com is forecasting, based on 2016 Black Friday deals. Remember that these aren't confirmed — they're predictions of what we're likely to see, based on what's been offered in the past: iPhone X, 64GB version $0 down & $300 store gift card with activation of installment plan $949.05 (5% off) without installment plan iPhone 8, 64GB version $0 down & $250 store gift card with activation of installment plan $671.04 (4% off) without installment plan iPhone 8 Plus, 64GB version $0 down & $250 store gift card with activation of installment plan $765.44 (4.2% off) without installment plan iPhone 7, all versions $100 off without installment plan Keep in mind, you can get Apple Care plus, the easiest and best coverage for your iPhone, within 60 days of purchase, regardless of where you buy the device.

How to get a good TV deal on Black Friday

Black Friday proves to be an irresistible day for savings for most. If you are planning on buying a new TV this holiday season, there are a few things to keep a look out for. A low price is great but it shouldn't be the only factor considered now that there are so many options. The first thing to check is how many HDMIs the TV has, 3 is the minimum for most peoples needs. If you enjoy 4K, check to make sure it streams in 4K for all your Netflix needs. Just because the display is 4K doesn't mean it streams that way, too. Look for OLED on TVs if you like the picture-on-glass quality for viewing. Sony super savers and Samsungs are also notorious for quality product and low prices. Happy shopping.

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