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I think the first thing you ought to do is call her school. Ask if they recommend a specific tablet. Some schools provide software or support a specific platform. If that is the case, she will want to be aligned.

Those are the best of all the BF charts/tools. May I suggest that you add a search all categories? I was trying to find all the deals on Rokus this morning and came up empty.

http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/corporate_gift_card_sales?c=us&cs=04&l=en&s=bsd&~ck=mn

LED vs Plasma is Pepsi vs Coke all over again. You will only convert someone to plasma after you watch am amazing movie with them in a dark room. It just doesn't work in a department store.

This is one of those situations where you need to dig into the data to use the analysis correctly. Samsung had a problem with power supplies which has since been mitigated. That might be driving the metrics. People used to cite the DOA metrics when dismissing Acer computers. At one time it was nearly 25%. That means 75% were fine. You buy from Wal-mart, if it does not work, exchange for one that likely will. Of course, a closer look at the reasons for return may have not been actual defects as much as user errors. The 'People of Wal-mart' may have troubles using a computer properly and return working models as defective, I like anecdotes, so here is one. In the 80s I worked in the Brand Name Value department of a retailer. That is the department that sells electronics. We sold Atari, Commodore, and Coleco computers. One day when I arrived at work, I was directed to the service desk where every single Atari computer was stacked in shopping carts with tags indicating defective. Every tag said 'defective memory' and described how the 64k computers only had 48k of memory when tested. It turned out that the Atari only tested the 48k of memory because the other 16k bank was running the memory test program. I don't read CR, so I do not know if they described their reliability studies, but I have only ever had one television fail on my in my fifty year recollection of such things. It was dropped.

I'm partial to Samsung sets as well. When I started looking at plasma sets, it was Kuro, Sony-Samsung-Panasonic, and everyone else. I couldn't afford a Kuro and Sony priced their sets between Kuro and Samsung/Panasonic, so the latter were the best value. Right now, I would get either a Samsung or a Panasonic. I'm hoping LG gives Samsung a run for their money once Panasonic exits. That said, LGs look very good except when sitting next a Samsung so I don't think anyone would be disappointed buying a less expensive LG set. I have an RCA plasma which is supposed to be a rebranded Samsung. I'm very happy with that. My everywhere sets are inexpensive Dynex LCDs and I have no complaints there. Frankly, it's getting tough to buy a poor television set.

I don't think so. You can swap the two and leave a little jingle in your purse. You should be able to get a protective case. If she like's Mom's kindle, why change the rules for her? There are so many free games and books for the Fire that she will learn a lot more. Amazon is a great company to do business with.

I think an RT would be fine unless he needs to use the tab to run non-rt apps -- like Microsoft Access. Get a list of all the apps he uses and see if the RT will run them.

Best deal, no lines... http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&cs=19&sku=A6999908&baynote_bnrank=0&baynote_irrank=0&~ck=baynoteSearch http://i.dell.com/img.aspx?p=YQahImQHEP9%2FXMtP2FOnFq773xPhCjIms2jX7RHWco%2FvSj2Y5DI1i3FtHU6Vh6bcc29OHWVpMplkjaWUS3l%2F%2FUPZ2jW9AXpoGbTuXaRofC7hU%2B0HHcmb%2BscIaXelJ6qzSE9RzXSTOkoFFbB5OIalhRykiCj4oQFaPVsEdcSfstbIKkk%3D$709.99 you can also get a $400 gift card and get a $75 gift card before you buy this which will save you another $75.

I feel like I just walked away from the table on Thanksgiving. I have made 60% of my purchases. I have decided on another 20% of my purchases. The remaining 20% is for people...how do I say this...obligatory purchases. You know -- people you have to get something for, but it doesn't really matter what you get. The 80% are the gifts that must be under the tree. The other 20%...something has to be under the tree. I delegate those purchases to my wife. From now to Christmas, all of my energy is dedicated to purchases of opportunity. My oldest has a birthday in February and I already know what he is getting. I'd love to have a 70-80 inch LED in my pool room. I'm all tingly.

If you are looking for opinions on a deal or product, please provide links.

That was actually pretty awful if you stayed to the end. Oh well...

What we really need to a Black Friday Doom wad.

Pay a $2 premium NOT to have to fight the crowd at Best Buy! Dell HomeSamsung 60" 1080p 120Hz LED Smart HDTV$999.99 - See more at: http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/BlackFridaySales/Store/All/Category/Televisions/Rebates/yes/EarlyBirds/yes/Online/no/Sort/price/C/yes/Page/3#sthash.Dp3qzv9w.dpuf

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I would definitely head over to Staples or Best Buy to hold one of each before making a decision.

Yes, My youngest has had one since July. I don't think it makes much difference when you are reading a book, playing a game, or watching a movie, but it makes a big difference when you are looking at a web page, editing a word document, or working on a spreadsheet. When I travel, I prefer the original Fire since it slips into my pants pocket which is handy when you need your hands for other things. Bottom line is that my kid has no preference and my wife prefers the 8.9" model. I guess you will need to figure out what you are going to do with your fire and go from there.

$169.00 Tablets Kindle Fire HD 8.9" 16GB Tablet $139.00 Tablets Kindle Fire HD 7" 8GB Tablet w/ $25.00 Staples Gift Card I think the HDs are both good deals. I may get a couple. Also looking for a deal on an 8.9" HDX.

I got my PS3 in September or maybe even August. Chase/Sony Style had $200 off $400 promotions for new card accounts, so the wife and I each signed up for one -- we used mine to buy the console and hers to purchase games and accessories. Then we cancelled the cards. Those promotions represent the very best discounts, so it's best to align your shopping window with their promotions and do your best within that window. Right now, for instance, there is a $100 credit when you make a purchase on a Sony card and I do not think you will see prices discounted that much going forward.

I might as well be the one: Stay away from bargain sites that promote the hype. Shopping is not an event and it's not a contest. WHAT: Make a list of everything you want or need. Spend a lot of time deciding which features and qualities you covet. Read reviews and compile a short list of acceptable options. Check the deal sites for best historical prices. Set up notifications on the deal sites and buy the carefully researched product that will satisfy you at a price you are willing to pay. WHEN: Buy things when they are on sale. Low demand for high inventory means big savings. Two exceptions to this rule: 1) Financing something that is on sale erodes the benefit of buying on sale. 2) Not using something immediately erodes the warranty protection. WHERE: Consider the cost of returning an item when purchasing online or at a remote location. How: Use credit cards that give rewards and/or extend warranties. Do not overextend. Store your shopping list and research online so you can consult if you think you stumbled across a bargain on the road.

My 42" RCA plasma has a Samsung panel and mostly likely is a rebadged Samsung tv. It's got a really nice picture and better sound thatn my 50" Samsung plasma.

maybe this? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/14-laptop-4gb-memory-500gb-hard-drive/8850089.p;jsessionid=A80D9CD36C4E2FD46CA8DABA3592EE55.bbolsp-app04-185?id=1218914354022&skuId=8850089&st=8850089&cp=1&lp=1 Asus - 14" Laptop - 4GB Memory - 500GB Hard Drive$219.99ON SALERegular Price: $279.99You Save: $60.00 FREE SHIPPING

It's about time for the ads to start arriving. Should be some good deals out there. I've been almost done with desktops and laptops for years. Last year I bought a laptop and a desktop and this year my kids asked for new desktops. No matter what I am buying -- phone, tablet, laptop or desktop -- the process remains the same... 1. make a list of all the things you want to do with the device 2. choose all the apps that you would like to do those things with 3. make a short list of devices that run those apps - read reviews - hands on 4. find 'best' prices on those devices 5. when you get your price, see if staples will price match 6. pay with staples gift cards bought with discover cash back for 20% more off If you are buying for someone else, find out what apps they use. If you are buying for a kid, check with their school for restrictions and recommendations. If you are trying to decide between a tablet and a laptop (or netbook), there are some additional things to think about... 1. screen size/weight 2. keyboards and mice vs touch 3. performance 4. battery life A laptop that is suitable for games is going to be pretty expensive, kind of heavy, and tough on batteries. If you are buying a computer for a gamer, get a desktop. For the price of a gaming laptop, you can probably buy a gaming desktop plus an inexpensive laptop/tablet for the road. A desktop that is suitable for gaming should have a standard power supply, a PCI-e slot (or two), and about eleven inches behind the PCI-e slots for the bigger gaming video cards. If games are not a concern, a laptop may make more sense. Generally laptops are either very functional or very portable -- very powerful, very portable laptops tend to be very expensive. If you are shopping for a web browser/Office machine that can be moved from the bedroom to the kitchen, get a big screen. If you are going to use the laptop on a plane or in the car or on a park bench, get something that is comfortably balanced on your actual lap and pay attention to battery life. If you are shopping for a media consumption device and only occasionaly plan to use the device for data entry, then a tablet may be right for you. Most have bluetooth keyboards. Even if a tablet has limited storage, you can supplement it with wifi drives and cloud storage. My wife uses a Kindle Fire for *everything* -- recipes, games, word processing, email, web browsing. She rarely uses a laptop or desktop. My kids have asked for new desktops. Each has a game console and a 15.6" laptop. Not ready to move on the the new consoles but want new games. My youngest uses a tablet to surf and play games. I have a laptop with a 13.5" display. I use it for work. I need Windows for Microsoft Access. The small form is great on a plane or in an airport and I can live with the small screen when I travel. When I'm at home or work, I plug in a keyboard, mouse, and two additional displays. I keep a kindle fire and a Wi-Drive in the backpack when I travel. It's been a long time since I have purchased a PC or tablet except at Staples. They match prices and you can use Discover cash back to purchase $25 gift cards for $20. These are treated as cash at the staples store, so it's like getting 20% off anyone's best price. If you want to use the cards to make an online purchase, go to the store, use their kiosk to make the web purchase, choose pay at register, and use the cards to pay. That's what I think about laptops. happy shopping!

thank you magic.