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Black Friday Deals…

The Best Black Friday Tech Deals for this year!

Ok people… it’s that time of year… Black Friday 2025 has arrived, and retailers are rolling out some of the biggest tech discounts of the year.

My friend Geoff, has been looking at iPads for a while, and I told him in the pub, hold out for Black Friday if you can. Because from Apple iPads to the latest smartphones and smart home devices, there’s no better time to upgrade or grab a gift!

So, here’s a roundup of the standout deals across major categories.

iPad Deals

Apple rarely offers direct discounts, but this year’s Black Friday sales bring impressive savings through major retailers.

  • iPad (10th Gen) – Now available for around £379 at Currys and Amazon, down from £499. Perfect for everyday use, streaming, and note-taking. Treat yourself Geoff.
  • iPad Air (M2) – John Lewis and Argos are offering up to £100 off select models, with prices starting at £549.
  • iPad Pro (M4) – For professionals and creatives, the latest iPad Pro is discounted by up to £150 at Very and Amazon, depending on storage and size.

Accessories like the Apple Pencil (2nd Gen) and Magic Keyboard are also seeing 10–20% off, making it a great time to complete a setup.

Smartphone Discounts

Black Friday is always a hotspot for phone deals, and 2025 is no exception. Whether looking for flagship models or budget-friendly options, there’s something for everyone. Now admittedly, these aren’t the latest phones, nevertheless…. still great to have!

  • iPhone 15 and 15 Pro – Carphone Warehouse and O2 are offering trade-in bonuses and up to £200 off on contract deals. SIM-free models are discounted by around £100 at Amazon.
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Series – Samsung’s own store and EE are offering up to £250 off, plus free Galaxy Buds with select purchases.
  • Google Pixel 9 – Available for £599 at Currys, down from £749, with an additional £50 gift card on select bundles.
  • OnePlus 12 – Reduced to £649 at Amazon, offering flagship performance at a mid-range price.

Smart Home and Wearable Tech

Beyond phones and tablets, smart tech is seeing some of the steepest discounts this Black Friday.

  • Apple Watch Series 10 – £50–£80 off at John Lewis and Amazon, with the SE model dropping below £200.
  • Amazon Echo Devices – The Echo Dot (5th Gen) is just £19.99, while the Echo Show 8 is down to £69.99. Personally.. I think this has to be the bargain of the day!
  • Google Nest Hub (2nd Gen) – Available for £49.99 at Argos, perfect for managing smart home devices or streaming music.
  • Fitbit Charge 6 – £30 off at Currys, ideal for fitness tracking and health monitoring.
  • Ring Doorbell 4 – Discounted to £129 at Amazon, offering enhanced security and convenience. Just to add… the new Ring Doorbell Floodlight camera’s are 4K and their night vision… wow!

Where to Shop

Top UK retailers offering major Black Friday tech deals (but I’m sure you already know this…) include:

  • Amazon.co.uk – Wide range of discounts across all categories.
  • Currys.co.uk – Bundle offers and extended warranties on electronics.
  • JohnLewis.com – Price match guarantee and free extended warranties.
  • Argos.co.uk – Fast delivery and in-store collection options.
  • Apple.com/uk – Gift card promotions with select purchases.

Bal’s Black Friday Final Thoughts

This year’s Black Friday is packed with opportunities to save on premium tech. Whether upgrading an iPad, switching to a new smartphone, or enhancing a smart home setup, these deals offer excellent value. With many offers running through Cyber Monday, it’s worth acting quickly before stock runs out. And stock is usually limited. But there’ll be more discounted products on Monday. Cyber Monday that is.

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2019 Black Friday Sales…

Yes, that’s right – Black Friday is nearly upon us… or is it?

Well… actually it isn’t. It started last week! That’s right – the likes of Amazon and others, started with their sales last week…. when they dropped the price of their Amazon Echo Dot down to £22…. and lots of other items right down in price!

Just seems to be getting earlier and earlier…. Now… whilst, I’m not going to tell you what the best offers are, or how to shop during Black Friday Sales… make sure you know what you want and that you’ve checked the price of it -what it was before the sale, what it was for the past year or so… and most importantly… is it really a bargain?!

Bal, how can I check the prices?

Well – you have several options… for me, I’d recommend – https://uk.camelcamelcamel.com/ – where you can check what the price has been before and if it’s really a bargain.

For example… check the price of an iPad Pro…

that’s right… down to £399! Now – you can check the biggest price drops and you can check your items.

So… enjoy Black Friday Sales… hope you get the bargain you want, and make sure, you don’t go too crazy!

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Black Friday Deals… This Friday!

So… most of us (in Europe) will have got used to ‘Black Friday’ sales. It’s the Day after Thanksgiving and… it’s when everyone (nearly everyone), goes out shopping.

Now… the ‘Black Friday’ Sales have spread to across the world.

And here in Europe… we have them too.

In fact… they started earlier… Amazon and many other retailers started sharing some great offers earlier in the week…

For example, Curry’s had this fantastic offer on earlier in the week…

Now… like or loath them  – the sales, do offer some great value.

Whilst we have some high-street retailers offering discounted products… you’re best bet to find a bargain would most probably be on-line.

Amazon (and there’s others) start to prepare and entice folks in…

Now, there’s some guidelines I’d suggest you follow…

1. Do your Research! – Is it a good product? Have you read the reviews? Don’t just buy it because it looks good and it’s reduced in price (even if it’s got 70% off!). Look around the internet, read what people are saying about it – and if it’s worth purchasing.

2. Sign Up! – That’s right… sign up to newsletters and emails from your favourite retailers. That way, you’ll receive notifications before others of deals and offers that are available.

3. Don’t Worry! – missed out on an item? Didn’t get what you wanted? Don’t worry… we’ve got Boxing Day sales coming up… then you’ll have New Year Sales… and if you’ve followed Points 1 and 2 above, I’m sure you’ll find your item at a good price at some point in the year.

Well, I hope you have a great time shopping…!