Black Friday deal roundup: recession edition

Sure, we get to say the word "recession" because we're just that "with it," but were we really being honest, we'd call these deals "kind of weak," or perhaps "simplistic, repetitive, and absolute doggerel." Or maybe we're just spoiled. Either way, we haven't seen much worth lining up at 3am for this morning, which is why we're safely indoors, coffee in hand, making fun of the poor souls out there braving the cold. But, in case you wanted a refresher of what's out there, online and off, here's what we've got so far:

New finds:

• Dell's "Day of Ultimate Deals!"
• HP and MSN Live cashback savings
• HP's Thanksgiving Savings Event

The rest:

• Amazon's Canon SD770IS deal is much better than it looks
• Apple's US Black Friday sale now live
• Vizio hacks prices on select HDTVs prior to Black Friday
• Black Friday Mac discounts underway
• Amazon gets Black Friday started early, shows off a few deals
• Kmart publishes next wave of Black Friday-style deals as world ends
• Walmart Black Friday doorbuster deals leak out early, we'll sleep in
• Circuit City's Black Friday deals leak, no word on if it'll be open to sell things
• Best Buy's "doorbuster" Black Friday deals probably won't result in the literal busting of doors
• Dell to offer Xbox 360 Arcade and Rock Band 2 for $199 on Black Friday

These are by no means a comprehensive list of the deals -- some legendary, some completely mediocre -- that are available today and through the weekend, so if you spot something else that's worth sharing, feel free to drop it in the comments. Oh, and please stay safe out there -- if none of this "buying stuff" methodology is really your bag, you can always track with our Black Friday Giveaways for a chance at some free swag, without ever leaving your chair.

[Thanks to everyone who sent these in]

[Patriks7 @ Nov 28th 2008 2:11PM]

I think you guys are definitely spoiled! :p

[maty @ Nov 28th 2008 2:22PM]

Ditto. The rest of the world get no "Black Friday" deals.

/sadface.

[John B @ Nov 28th 2008 2:25PM]

Don't worry about it. This year's deals were anything other than "deals" no matter where you look.

[muddyh2o @ Nov 28th 2008 2:11PM]

i guess it really was a doorbuster deal in that long island wal-mart, eh?


too soon?

[Samboini @ Nov 28th 2008 2:55PM]

ROFLCOPTERS

[coffee @ Nov 28th 2008 2:12PM]

Plenty of deals online for me not to wait in any lines this morning. Use Live cashback and other coupons to get some really good deals.

[JerseyBricklayer @ Nov 28th 2008 2:15PM]

oh i'm trying to win. I'll be here all day. seeings how i'm out of work this week :-{

[D90_format @ Nov 28th 2008 2:30PM]

me too...

[Elias @ Nov 28th 2008 2:25PM]

You link to HP's Thanksgiving Savings Event is broken.

[Hackettman @ Nov 28th 2008 2:30PM]

Yeah the sales were nothing you couldnt find on your own online with some time and thought.....

[DocJ @ Nov 28th 2008 2:33PM]

Just a word about the HP/Live cashback. I got on bright and early at 7 this morning to get me a new sweet HP Touchsmart tablet. I logged into the Live, and I already had a Windows live account so it was easy. So I configured my tablet and and added it to my cart it was smooth sailing up until the end. When I submitted my order it said that it could not be processed and then I got and email telling me that I had to call HP to sort everything out. They gave me a reference number to give over the phone, well needless to say I am fighting for the 25% cashback. I guess they don't want you getting $400 back on a $1600 tablet. Interestingly enough, my order wasn't processed but I call my credit card company and HP had no problems taking my money with out processing. There seems to be something strange going on.

[coffee @ Nov 28th 2008 3:46PM]

doc,

I believe cashback has a limit of $300 on any purchase, it's in the rules somewhere. I don't know the exact amount.

[coffee @ Nov 28th 2008 3:55PM]

Well, i looked over the faq, didn't see any limit there, just $2500/year.

[AUTOkat5 @ Nov 28th 2008 2:53PM]

I agree with the above comments about no real deals this year...except for Fry's offering a Panasonic 42 inch 720p Plasma for $599. That's the lowest price at a brick and mortar for decent 42 inch that I've ever seen...even if it is 720p and the base model.

[BigD @ Dec 9th 2008 4:52PM]

Fry's does this deal every couple of months regardless.

[Mike @ Nov 28th 2008 2:53PM]

Newegg's Deal on the Onkyo 876 was effin amazing....from 1699$ MSRP down to 899$....

Looks like the home theatre will be done by christmas now :)

[saiko @ Nov 28th 2008 2:59PM]

any Blu-Ray players on sale?

[MIC4311 @ Nov 28th 2008 3:07PM]

Hush and make with the giveaways!

[Scott @ Nov 28th 2008 3:16PM]

Engadget giveaways are the only really good deals today

[RCUS @ Nov 28th 2008 4:29PM]

OpenLabs.com just announced (and i mean just) that for today they are selling their Miko LX workstation for $700 off including free shipping in the U.S.! still expensive, but a solid choice for those of you who grew up going to raves in the 90's, and still want to "live the dream" of rockin a party daft punk style.

[GM @ Nov 28th 2008 4:30PM]

Yeah if your one of the 2% that wins !!!

I would be happy if I won a t-shirt or something, hell anything for that matter.

[MarcoMorelli @ Nov 28th 2008 4:50PM]

just testing this comment

[jaleman @ Nov 28th 2008 5:03PM]

Yeah, there seemed to be less people out there at 5am this year...

[Matt @ Nov 28th 2008 5:13PM]

Oh thanks, Apple. Your deals are so amazing. Remember, folks these ridiculously low prices are only for one day.

[lorddshadow2 @ Nov 28th 2008 5:49PM]

for my birthday today, i went to best buy. no no, not for the sales. no i went for something much better. i watched hordes of people fight over crap that they didn't need. i love black friday. beats football anyday.

[pieboy @ Nov 28th 2008 6:11PM]

the deals this year have been rather disappointing

[pete @ Nov 28th 2008 7:35PM]

HP and Microsoft links must be getting hit hard. Have not been able to get thru for the last few hours.

[jbodar @ Nov 28th 2008 9:38PM]

Well, Walmart's door-busters must have been good, because people at an Arkansas store DID actually bust the doors, and managed to trample an employee to death in the process. Good F'ing game, people. I'm sure it was totally worth it. = \

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27955316

[jbodar @ Nov 28th 2008 9:43PM]

Ugh, I meant NY. Walmart's based in Ark.

[SPOKE @ Nov 28th 2008 10:50PM]

BLACK FUCKING SABBATH WO00O0O00OT