Gearing up for Black Friday
For most tech-heads, Christmas usually comes a little early. That’s right–while the rest of your family is polishing up the last bits of turkey and crans’, you are at the laptop looking up steals.
I follow this same ritual almost every year, yet I never really make any huge purchases. This year, that all changes!
For once, I actually have a lot of tech that I need to acquire. Ya, that’s right need. For starters, I need to buy my parents an inexpensive digital camera [for traveling], as well as a camcorder. I used to think that I would hold-out to see whether HD or DVD cams would come out on top, however, I feel that neither did. I basically think that when it comes to a video camera that is going to be used chiefly for home videos, Mini DV is the way to go. I’ve used Panasonic and JVC in the past, but have had the best experience with Sony.
I also need a kick-ass pair of headphones for the job. I know Patrick did a whole segment on inexpensive headphones, and I am thinking of finding some Sennheisers. I like Grado Labs as they give me the “purchasing from mom n’ pop” feel, but the pair I have seem to leak out a lot of noise when I use them. I highly doubt that Sarah and Heather are interested in hearing me edit, thus making Grado’s unsuitable for the work environment. I also am looking into an external hard drive, always love collecting USB flash drives, and may pick up a snazzy new backpack.
I am already planning my Modus Operandi as efficiently as possible, and have found great use of this link, sent to me by Patrick Norton. I’ll also be checking out FatWallet, GottaDeal, and BFads.net. Also, If you aren’t out shopping already, check out this weeks Tekzilla for more Black Friday tips.
I don’t really need anything, but I am wanting to get a Digital SLR. I am kinda leaning towards the Canon EOS 40D. But I need to get my TV paid off first. For as external hard drives go, it all depends on the amount of storage you want. I personal have a 4gb thumb drive and a 40gb external laptop form factor USB drive. Good luck on your shopping.
Oh my list is easy….
The new HTC Touch Criuse smart phone, a Panasonic Elite Pro massage chair and world peace!
I always check out Tekzilla, lol! Unless your parents are really into the movie making, you could always get a more expensive camera with the ability to take video. I have a Sony Cybershot that takes pics and video and I’m tellin’ ya, the video ain’t too bad–plus, I only have to carry one device around. Good luck to everybody with their tech shopping this Christmas!!!