Official Office Depot Black Friday Discussion Thread

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This thread is for all discussion directly related to the Black Friday ad for Office Depot. It is also for the discussion of Office Depot store policies, store hours, and any other store-related topics. Links to the Black Friday ad for Office Depot will be added to this thread when it has been released.

Ad items posted: http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/Sales/Store/officedepot

Any word at all yet - I've got an $85 rewards credit burning a hole in my pocket already! I'm looking for a home stereo/surround sound/new TV for DH.

i would love to see an external hard drive on their list! and a new headset (I work from home)

They have a golden opportunity to outshine Officemax with their ad, so we'll see.

come on officeDepot
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Crickets

Man, why isn't this ad out?:confused: ... I mean we have Office Max and Staples already...
This is one of two ads I am still waiting on to finish out my decisions on where to shop.

Office Depot seems to be the last ad to be released. I am guessing that they will have hard drive deals (external and internal) and some free-after-rebate software. I hope the ad is released soon!

This is what's been posted on another BF site:

Blank Media
OD Brand 100-pk CD-R - $7.99
OD Brand DVD+/-R 75-pk with CD-R 25-pk - $7.99

CD/DVD Drives
Liteon External DVD Writer - $39.99

Cell Phones
Motorolla HS850 Bluetooth Headset - $49.99
XE Mobile Prepaid Wireless Phone - $19.99

Computer Accessories
APC 500VA Battery Backup - $19.99
Canon glossy photo paper 100-pk - $3.99
Foray Leather case - $19.99
JBL On Stage II - $29.99

Computers
HP CTO desktop PC with 17" CRT and Printer Configuration code: 02920443 - $99.99 (plus shipping)
HP DV6102OD - $449.99
HP DV6131 laptop - $999.99
Lenovo 3000 J115 Desktop Computer with 19" LCD - $499.99
Lenovo 3000 N100 - $599.99
Sony Vaio VGN-FE770G - $1,099.99
Toshiba Satellite L35-52171 - $299.99
Toshiba Satellite Laptop - $699.99

Digital Media Cards
SanDisk 1GB Ultra II CF card - $19.99
SanDisk 2GB Micro Cruzer - $29.99
SanDisk 2GB MS Pro Duo Card - $39.99
SanDisk 2GB SD Card - $29.99

Electronics
Ativa 2.4GHz cordless phone - $4.99
Mustek 8.5" Widescreen Portable DVD Player - $69.99
Navman GPS F20 - $199.99
Optoma DLP Projector (model EP706) - $399.99

Hard Drives
Simpletech 250GB External HD - $49.99

Home Theater
Coby Micro Stereo System - $9.99
DVD Player - $14.99
Lite-On DVD Recorder (model LVW-5005X) - $49.99

Miscellaneous
Ativa Diamond-cut Shredder (8-sheets) - $29.99

MP3 Players
SanDisk 2GB MP3 player - $49.99

Networking & Wireless
Linksys Compact Wireless-G router - $19.99
Linksys Wireless MIMO router with SRX200 - $59.99
NetGear Wireless Super G Router - $19.99

Portable USB Storage
SanDisk 4GB Micro Cruzer - $49.99

Printers
Brother HL2040 - $59.99
Brother IntelliFAX 885mc - $39.99
Brother MFC-3360c - $39.99
HP Photosmart C4180 - $99.99

Software
Hallmark Scrapbook Studio Deluxe 3 - FREE

Television
Haier 42" Plasma HDTV-AR - $799.99
Haier 7" Portable LCDTV - $49.99
Hanns G 19" LCD TV - $119.99
Olevia 32" LCD HDTV - $549.99

I hope there's a bit more to the ad than this. I'm sure we'll see it posted here quickly.

For your information those DVD-R are not too good. We recently purchased some on sale from there and about 25 % of them are not good for anything but coasters.

I'd like a couple of these APC 500VA Battery Backup - $19.99. Power outages have been happening once a week recently at the house.

When will the ad scan be posted?

Anyone know anything about the toshiba laptop for $299 AR?

Toshiba Satellite Notebook L35-S2171 W/Celeron M Processor 420

that leveno laptop looks like a good deal I hope we can get ad scans soon. :)

Anyone know anything about the toshiba laptop for $299 AR?

this is what i found on their web site about that model

The Satellite L35-S2171 includes:
15.4"-diagonal WXGA (1280 x 800) TruBrite LCD screen
Intel Celeron M processor 420 operating at 1.6GHz
1MB L2 cache
533MHz frontside bus
512MB of PC2-4200 DDR2 SDRAM
80GB 5400-rpm Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive
DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive
Atheros 802.11b/g wireless LAN
10/100Base-T Ethernet port
56K V.92 software modem
2 USB 2.0 ports
ATI Mobility Radeon Xpress 200M graphics with from 64MB to 128MB of shared memory (dynamically allocated)
16-bit software sound with stereo speakers; headphone output and microphone input jacks
Dimensions: 1 7/16"H x 14 1/10"W x 10 3/10"D
Weight: 5.07 lbs

Anyone know if that Haier TV is any good? Do they have these on display at the store?

I'm good for two of the SD cards - one in each of mine & DH's stocking, and a card reader too I guess.

I want a usb drive too - but just need a smaller one.

Ugh..why does office depot always do the stupid rebates?

Ugh..why does office depot always do the stupid rebates?

almost everything has rebates :mad:

Ok, does anyone know how much is the rebate for the $299 toshiba laptop? If it's $100, it's a good deal... I guess Office Depot is not so crowded as Best Buy, right?

Is anyone familiar with the HP for $99? Has this ad been scanned yet as I can't find it?

What time do people start getting in line for Office Depot on black friday? I live in Los Angles and hope its not to busy.

Last year OD sent a lawyer letter to another BF site requesting a cease and desist on the advance posting of the advert. So my guess is they are keeping it under tight wrap this year.

Quite stupid. After all, isn't the idea of the advert to drive as much traffic into your store as you can? Most people would kill for free publicity!

Who will be going to Office Depot to buy the $299 laptop? And if so what time will you get there?

Who will be going to Office Depot to buy the $299 laptop? And if so what time will you get there?

I am thinking of asking my friend to go there (I'm not gonna be in the US on BF, you know...), but I still don't know. It all depends on the rebate value. If it's up to $100, it's worth it. I don't do rebates, they don't send them to Brazil.

I am thinking of asking my friend to go there (I'm not gonna be in the US on BF, you know...), but I still don't know. It all depends on the rebate value. If it's up to $100, it's worth it. I don't do rebates, they don't send them to Brazil.

Brazil?? Are you sure you don't want to spend $1000 on airfare to save $300 on a laptop?
BTW, I hope the friend is a really good one. He's going to have to spend hours in line for you to get that laptop. :D

For all interested in the $299.00 laptop at Office depot. I have a friend who works there, he told me the laptop will be $499.00 with $200.00 off in rebates.

To our computer gurus out there, do you think this is still a good deal? Thanks!

The specs for the 299.99 computer at OD, it noticed it said 56k modem v.90, does that mean its not wireless compatible? I really have no idea about computers. Thanks for any help!

The specs for the 299.99 computer at OD, it noticed it said 56k modem v.90, does that mean its not wireless compatible? I really have no idea about computers. Thanks for any help!

The Toshiba Satellite L35-S2171 is an affordable option for those seeking mobility in a notebook computer. It offers a 15.4" widescreen LCD display with TruBrite™ technology, Atheros® 802.11b/g wireless connectivity, high-speed memory and the Intel Celeron M processor 420, providing extended battery life. An 80GB hard drive provides ample space for MP3s, digital photos and more. It also has a DVD-ROM/CD-RW combo drive to play DVD and burn and play and CDs.

Copied from their web site, from reading the above, it seems it does?! Hope this helps.

Thanks, I was looking at the bullet specs, and like i said i'm not a computer person.

Do you guys think that the Toshiba laptop is better or worse than the one listen in Staples?

Any idea when we will see the Office Depot ad scan? I need some specifics on some of the items.

Brazil?? Are you sure you don't want to spend $1000 on airfare to save $300 on a laptop?
BTW, I hope the friend is a really good one. He's going to have to spend hours in line for you to get that laptop. :D

LOL I won't travel only for that.. I'll go to Disneyworld, and visit my friend as well. And well.... the airfare (I paid 700) plus the 399 laptop is the same price as buying the cheapest laptop here. So... I get both the trip and the laptop!:D And yeah, my friend is a very good one. She said staples is not that crowded in her city...

I couldn't find the Toshiba Satellite Notebook L35-S2171 anywhere but OD is this a laptop made just for OD? Does anyone know why that model would not be listed anywhere?

What are the chances of buying prior to Friday and getting them to price match it that day?

The truth I've found is Office Depot is the BEST place to buy your cheap computers come BF. I noramly stand in line at Best Buy and run in and grab a few things. (Computer accesserys as Office Depot has an old selection/poor selection on these items many times) then walk over to Offiece Depot before it opens. (30 mins prior to open) and the line is like 20 people or so, I allmost allways get what I want from there. Depending on what you want though I think the best discount laptop computer out there now is allready on sale at Office Depot The Hp 6105 for $549 of course this is more than the 300 dollar ones people are looking for but the processer is much better and fast, as well as the much better vidio card, it has things you can't upgrade allready at great speeds and packed with goodness. Only thing on laptop I'm look at is perhaps another they have in there upgradeable HP that is 17" screen and 1g ram allready at $599 this might be what I go with allready. In fact I like the hp 6105 so much I bought it a week and a half ago from Office Depot knowing that it was what I wanted in a computer. You are not getting the core due tecnolagy at the 300 price and the AMD chip is much better at this level and instead of a cheap 1.66 speed chip the mk-36 is 2.0 so your computer can run better programs. (I'm going to use my laptop for World of Warcraft as well) Laptops are poor on computer games unless you get key items, that is part of the reason I'm going with the HP 6105 and upgrading the ram with a 1g stick.

All that said Office Depot has the BEST price by far on a desktop computer this year other companys are at 150-200 on there cheapest one with Office Depot being $99. That price is insane I will have another desktop this year from Office Depot. With that said things I look at for that desktop are more Ram, Video card, and hard drive. BF is the best time for looking for many of these items as well. For Hard Drive I would recemend an external Hard Drive this way if you like me and like to upgrade yearly with these great deals it's easier to transfer data between computers and as well you then have an area to consoladate all your data. For Ram it's nice to get a system up to around 1g ram. And on vidoe cards reserch is good for them but most on sale are way better than top of line just 6 months ago so you can't go to wrong. That said need to make sure what style of slot the new computer will have before getting the cards.

Enjoy the great deals, and like I said in my area the best deal is that Office Depot is a hidden treasure in that everyone else is sucked into Best Buy, Walmart, and Circut City when Office Depot has the same and better deals and basicly no lines.

As well I was very upset 2 years ago when Office Depot ran the shortest rebates I had ever seen (2 week to get postmarked) There rebates were threw Office Depot there self not a manufature. I was so upset in losing around 500 dollars that I was to the point that I wasn't going to ever go to the store again when I talked with the management they worked with me and got me my rebate with some of the best customer service I've ever had (and belive me this was my mistake not theres but in my last purchase there they highlighted the rebate due dates and they were like most 30-60 days out.)

That customer service has me hooked on them for life they treated me right and they stand behind there company with there customers. That I find to be rare today.

10 years running that I have boycotted Phillips Magnavox due to the worst customer service I've ever had on a warrenty issue. (Customer service is one of the most important things to me when I'm burned I'm done)

All that said Office Depot has the BEST price by far on a desktop computer this year other companys are at 150-200 on there cheapest one with Office Depot being $99. That price is insane I will have another desktop this year from Office Depot.

But what will the rebates on this computer be? I need to know out of pocket expense before I go stand in line for hours and then find out it will be something like a year of vongae service. Any insight?

Is there a way to find the in-store price on these items? I'd prefer to know in advance what I need to lay out rather than the final cost.

just got an email... seemsthey are having a turkeydaysale.. hmmm.. willhave to check it out

I found the adscan on another site. I have had to go to other sites much more this year to get my ad scans as they are not being posted on this site. Office Depot and Radio Shack for example. I also like to know my out of pocket cost before hand.

What time do people start getting in line for Office Depot on black friday? I live in Los Angles and hope its not to busy.

I got there last year at 5:45 for a 6:00 opening. I was about 8th in line and got the item I went there for (Syntax/Olevia 27" LCD TV). They had 4 of them. I got the 3rd and the guy behind me in line got the 4th.

Is there a way to find the in-store price on these items? I'd prefer to know in advance what I need to lay out rather than the final cost.



Need know out-of-pocket please, before I bounce a check on BF!:eyepoppin

All that said Office Depot has the BEST price by far on a desktop computer this year other companys are at 150-200 on there cheapest one with Office Depot being $99. That price is insane I will have another desktop this year from Office Depot.

But what will the rebates on this computer be? I need to know out of pocket expense before I go stand in line for hours and then find out it will be something like a year of vongae service. Any insight?

The $99 computer is $559.99 with $100 instant savings and $360 in mail in rebates. Too much out of pocket for me right now.

I don't know what the rebates are on the Toshiba ($299.99 w/rebates) are at OD, but BB has the very same laptop available on BF for $249.99 w/$350 of instant savings. That's a full 50 bucks cheaper at BB AND instant savings with a minimum of 18 units/store.

I haven't found the $99 desktop on the OD site, yet.

I got the $99 computer last year at OD. Do not wait in line for it! Come back to OD later in the AM after you have most of your shopping done. They gave us a flyer in line and when we walked in they directed us over to the computers to order it online at the store. And I waited for hours - bad move! Check out the Tech Depot link on the OD website and configure/make/order a bare bones computer (deselect some options). I bought the computer at OD, then a 128MB video card, and 1GB RAM chip at COMPUSA. Good computer, select some of the options at OD when you order - check your final price - or buy some other cheap add-ons on BF and you have a good deal.

I found the adscan on another site. I have had to go to other sites much more this year to get my ad scans as they are not being posted on this site. Office Depot and Radio Shack for example. I also like to know my out of pocket cost before hand.

Where did you find the Office Depot scan?

http://officedepot.shoplocal.com/officedepot/Default.aspx?action=browsepageall&storeid=2400583&rapid=341000&pagenumber=all

Here is a list of $ amt. Rebates for OD starting 11/24 for all who wanted to know their out of pocket $$
These are listed here for download and viewing: https://www.web-rebates.com/officedepot/index.asp
Manufacturer Description Start Date End Date
Akai $50 Akai LCT2070 LCD TV Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Coby $20 Coby DVD-514 DVD Player Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Compaq $150 Compaq SR2010NX Desktop Bundle Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Compaq $150 HP DV9005US Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
eMachines $150 Gateway GM5260 Desktop Bundle Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Gateway $150 Gateway GM5260 Desktop Bundle Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Haier $200 Haier 42HP25SAT Plasma HDTV Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Haier $30 Haier Portable LCD TV Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Hewlett-Packard $150 Compaq SR2010NX Desktop Bundle Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Hewlett-Packard $150 HP A1630N Desktop Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Hewlett-Packard $150 HP A1640N Desktop Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Hewlett-Packard $150 HP DV6131OD Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Hewlett-Packard $200 Gateway GT5263 Desktop Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Hewlett-Packard $200 HP A1410Y Desktop Bundle Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Hewlett-Packard $200 HP DV6102OD Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Lenovo/IBM $150 Lenovo N100 0768-DKU Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Lenovo/IBM $190 Lenovo 3000 J115 Desktop Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Lite-On $30 Lite-On DVD Player Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Magnavox $150 Magnavox 26MF231/37 LCD HDTV Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Olevia $100-$150 Select Olevia HDTV/Monitor Combo Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Optoma $100 Optoma EP706 Projector Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Samsung $60 Samsung 203B LCD Monitor Mail In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Sony $150 Sony VGN-FE770G Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Toshiba $150 Toshiba A105-S4254 Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Toshiba $150 Toshiba A105-S4364 Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Toshiba $150 Toshiba P105-S6124 Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Toshiba $200 Toshiba L35-S2171 Notebook Mail-In Savings 11/24/2006 11/25/2006
Acer $250 Acer Aspire 5040 Notebook Mail In Savings 11/23/2006 11/25/2006
Lenovo/IBM $300 Lenovo 3000 N100 Notebook Mail In Savings 11/23/2006 11/25/2006

I got the $99 computer last year at OD. Do not wait in line for it! Come back to OD later in the AM after you have most of your shopping done. They gave us a flyer in line and when we walked in they directed us over to the computers to order it online at the store. And I waited for hours - bad move! Check out the Tech Depot link on the OD website and configure/make/order a bare bones computer (deselect some options). I bought the computer at OD, then a 128MB video card, and 1GB RAM chip at COMPUSA. Good computer, select some of the options at OD when you order - check your final price - or buy some other cheap add-ons on BF and you have a good deal.

From what I can see, the OD desktop this year $99 + $99 shipping so a total of $198 after rebates. 4 rebates for $360 is more that I am willing to do. I don't do a ton of rebates but I've done a few everywhere-Best Buy, Fry's, CompUSA, OD, OM, etc - followed all the terms and OD was the worse in terms of having to follow up because they didn't process.

I haven't found the $99 desktop on the OD site, yet.

It's on page 4 of their ad. Link listed on a earlier post.

I don't know what the rebates are on the Toshiba ($299.99 w/rebates) are at OD, but BB has the very same laptop available on BF for $249.99 w/$350 of instant savings. That's a full 50 bucks cheaper at BB AND instant savings with a minimum of 18 units/store.

Wouldn't OD pm to BB's price.

The ATHEROS 802.11 b/g IS the wireless built in. Make sure you get your own wireless router also as you can't always find an "open" network AND the wireless router has ports for up to 4 wired computers also..

ANy info on the Lenovo 3000 N100? It says Core 2 duo in the adds and in online websited. Online on reviews, the same model is core duo (1)?

Does Office Depot price match?

Does Office Depot price match?

According to their advert, they do.

Anyone that bought the Toshiba Satellite L35-52171 have any reviews?

I did and so far so good. Any specific questions?