Black Friday Tech Deals: A Comprehensive Overview
This report provides a concise overview of notable technology deals available following Black Friday. This analysis focuses on devices beyond smartphones, with specific sections dedicated to tablets, smart rings, laptops, Amazon Fire tablets, and e-readers.
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Several tablet models are currently available with promotional pricing.
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Apple: The Apple iPad Air 11″ and 13″ models, powered by the M2 chipset, are on sale. While the chipset is a generation old, the devices themselves are from the previous year. Note that availability may be limited to higher storage configurations.
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Samsung: The Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra features a 14.6″ 120Hz OLED display and is powered by the Dimensity 9400+ chipset. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra is also available, offering the Dimensity 9300+ chipset at a reduced price point. The Galaxy Tab S11 offers an IP68 rating, DeX support, bundled stylus, and Dimensity 9400+ chipset. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ provides a 12.4″ display and the Dimensity 9300+ chipset.
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Xiaomi: The Xiaomi Pad 7 and Pad 7 Pro feature 11.2″ IPS LCDs (144Hz, 12-bit). The Pro model utilizes a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the standard Pad 7 employs a Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3. Both models include 8,850mAh batteries, with the Pro offering faster 67W charging compared to the standard model’s 45W.
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Samsung (FE Series): The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE and Tab S10 FE+ are equipped with IPS LCDs, measuring 10.9″ and 13.1″ respectively (both 90Hz). These models are powered by the Exynos 1580 mid-range chip.
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Samsung (Entry-Level): The Samsung Galaxy Tab A11+ is an entry-level offering featuring an 11″ 90Hz LCD and powered by the Dimensity 7300. It is slated for 7 major OS updates and ships with One UI 8 (Android 16).
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Redmi: The Redmi Pad 2 features an 11″ 90Hz IPS LCD and is powered by the Helio G100 Ultra chipset.
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Honor: The Honor Pad 10 incorporates a 12.1″ 120Hz IPS LCD and is equipped with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip.
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Microsoft Surface: The Microsoft Surface Pro is a Windows tablet featuring Qualcomm’s ARM chipset. The Surface Pro is offered in various configurations, with different display options (LCD and OLED) and processor choices (Snapdragon X Plus or X Elite). Notably, the 13″ LCD model with the Snapdragon X Plus includes a complimentary keyboard. The Microsoft Surface Laptop also provides multiple screen and processor configurations, from 13″ to 15″ screen size and Snapdragon X Plus or X Elite chipsets.
Smart rings offer an alternative to smartwatches for wearable technology.
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Samsung Galaxy Ring: Designed to integrate with the Samsung Health app, the Galaxy Ring does not require a subscription.
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Ultrahuman Ring Air: Provides substantial functionality within its application, with additional features available through a subscription.
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Oura Ring 4: Offers limited functionality without a subscription.
Amazon Fire tablets represent a cost-effective option for media consumption and light productivity. They are characterized by quality screens and a range of sizes. These devices lack native Google Play Store access, but offer easy workarounds.
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Amazon Fire HD Series: Available in multiple sizes, these tablets are optimized for video playback, web browsing, and basic tasks.
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Amazon Fire Kids Tablets: Designed for younger users, these tablets offer a durable case, a 2-year warranty, and a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, providing curated content. The Pro models, in comparison to the regular models, can access the whole internet (with content filters in place) instead of being limited to a set of pre-approved sites.
E-readers provide an alternative to LCD tablets for reading, enhancing visual comfort.
- Amazon Kindle: Offers a variety of models, from basic to premium.
- Amazon Kindle Colorsoft: Features an e-ink display capable of displaying colors, ideal for graphic novels. It also supports black and white mode.
- Amazon Kindle Scribe: Designed for larger-format content like PDFs and includes an integrated stylus. A Colorsoft variant is forthcoming.
- reMarkable 2: Optimized for note-taking, the reMarkable 2 offers a cloud-based note-syncing service, which requires a subscription.
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