Amazon gets Black Friday started early, shows off a few deals

You're thinking about it. Your spouse is thinking about it. Your kids are thinking about it. And yes, your NXE Avatar is thinking about it, too. Black Friday is but hours away, and you still haven't conjured up the courage to get up at 3:00AM and venture out to save a grand total of $14.97 (pre-tax). Never fear, as the world's most spectacular e-tailer is here with a slew of deals to keep you firmly planted. Amazon's going all out on the day after Thanksgiving, but it's also giving early birds the opportunity to snag a few specials on the run-up to the big day. We won't spoil anything here, but be sure and give the read link a look if you're all about saving some dough and staying home.