Black Friday.....what are you tempted to buy?
Discussion
gregf40 said:
There are some very good console deals.
It amuses me people complaining about Black Friday saying they won't buy anything...what better time to buy than when many items are reduced to be loss leaders?
Sure, some stuff on Amazon is tat - but there are some really good deals to be had.
It was also shown on TV this morning that most deals are cheaper in the January sales! Wait a month and save more....It amuses me people complaining about Black Friday saying they won't buy anything...what better time to buy than when many items are reduced to be loss leaders?
Sure, some stuff on Amazon is tat - but there are some really good deals to be had.
Road2Ruin said:
It was also shown on TV this morning that most deals are cheaper in the January sales! Wait a month and save more....
So your telling me the prices of goods reduce as time goes by? I'm shocked. Why not wait 12 months and save even more?Seriously though, if your kid wants a PS4 for Christmas, what good does buying it in January do?
gregf40 said:
There are some very good console deals.
It amuses me people complaining about Black Friday saying they won't buy anything...what better time to buy than when many items are reduced to be loss leaders?
Sure, some stuff on Amazon is tat - but there are some really good deals to be had.
I don't know...maybe I'm wired wrongly but if I want something I tend to just buy it at whatever is the best price at the time I want it. If I don't want something, all the cheap deals in the world won't induce me to buy it.It amuses me people complaining about Black Friday saying they won't buy anything...what better time to buy than when many items are reduced to be loss leaders?
Sure, some stuff on Amazon is tat - but there are some really good deals to be had.
So for Black Friday to be appealing, I would need to arrive at the conclusion that I want X, Y, or Z simultaneous to the calendar rolling over to Friday. I guess I'm just not a 'deals' type person and that couple with the feral behaviour seen in shops during sale time makes me quite happy to pay a premium to shop any other time of the year (except the January sales!).
BlackST said:
Amazon Fire stick £25.
Was tempted but went with the Roku stick for £30, seems to be the better device in reviews... however I've noticed that Tesco Direct are selling them for £24, I wonder if Amazon would price match post order... 
Anyway, hopefully should be an improvement over the elderly heavy breathing desktop PC I've got hooked to my living room TV than can't output 1080p smoothly
Disastrous said:
gregf40 said:
There are some very good console deals.
It amuses me people complaining about Black Friday saying they won't buy anything...what better time to buy than when many items are reduced to be loss leaders?
Sure, some stuff on Amazon is tat - but there are some really good deals to be had.
I don't know...maybe I'm wired wrongly but if I want something I tend to just buy it at whatever is the best price at the time I want it. If I don't want something, all the cheap deals in the world won't induce me to buy it.It amuses me people complaining about Black Friday saying they won't buy anything...what better time to buy than when many items are reduced to be loss leaders?
Sure, some stuff on Amazon is tat - but there are some really good deals to be had.
So for Black Friday to be appealing, I would need to arrive at the conclusion that I want X, Y, or Z simultaneous to the calendar rolling over to Friday. I guess I'm just not a 'deals' type person and that couple with the feral behaviour seen in shops during sale time makes me quite happy to pay a premium to shop any other time of the year (except the January sales!).
I think the people queuing at shops are crazy when you can buy everything on Amazon for less normally...
Du1point8 said:
Hive 2 (maybe)
Which is better, hive or nest?
I went with a Hive since;Which is better, hive or nest?
It's thermostat is battery powered and can be placed anywhere.
Nest thermostat is wired (to a mains plug) and unless mounted on a wall the stand is £30.
I couldn't see the benefit of the auto-sensing/learning features of the Nest, at least IMO with my house layout/expected usage etc.
OTOH Hive requires a 3rd box to connect to your router, while the Nest connects using WiFi
TBH I'd have probably happy with either device...
Du1point8 said:
Looking for:
Kindle
Surface pro 3
Fire tv box
Hive 2 (maybe)
Which is better, hive or nest?
Friend of mine has a Nest. Looks good, but function is a bit off (I'm not sure but I don't think it controls your hot water)Kindle
Surface pro 3
Fire tv box
Hive 2 (maybe)
Which is better, hive or nest?
Hive 2 looks good and seems to do all you would need. I have a Tado for just under a year now and can recommend that. The gprs presence detection works very well. It's one of those things that once installed you never have to think about.
Raging Bu11 said:
Du1point8 said:
Looking for:
Kindle
Surface pro 3
Fire tv box
Hive 2 (maybe)
Which is better, hive or nest?
Friend of mine has a Nest. Looks good, but function is a bit off (I'm not sure but I don't think it controls your hot water)Kindle
Surface pro 3
Fire tv box
Hive 2 (maybe)
Which is better, hive or nest?
Hive 2 looks good and seems to do all you would need. I have a Tado for just under a year now and can recommend that. The gprs presence detection works very well. It's one of those things that once installed you never have to think about.
I have a 10+ year old combi boiler, would it work with that? How does it work?
MarkRSi said:
Oakey said:
Hive 2 is now £120 on Amazon without installation, £180 with.
Hm ordered it yesterday at £140 (no installation), think Amazon would be able to price match post order?1) Cancel the order and reorder if it's not been posted.
2) Go on the online chat and ask them nicely - normally they will refund the difference.
3) Order again and return the original one (or refuse delivery of it to save postage).
gregf40 said:
A few options I have used...
1) Cancel the order and reorder if it's not been posted.
2) Go on the online chat and ask them nicely - normally they will refund the difference.
3) Order again and return the original one (or refuse delivery of it to save postage).
I've found that either 2 or ring them works best - i've done it a couple of times1) Cancel the order and reorder if it's not been posted.
2) Go on the online chat and ask them nicely - normally they will refund the difference.
3) Order again and return the original one (or refuse delivery of it to save postage).
I bought one of these last night :-
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4...
Lenovo S21 laptop / netbook for £129.99. Still showing as £176 on Amazon.
VERY light, good size, sharp screen. Has a Micro SD port, so i've stuck a card in that for storage.
I travel a fair bit so the light and compactness is paramount
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4...
Lenovo S21 laptop / netbook for £129.99. Still showing as £176 on Amazon.
VERY light, good size, sharp screen. Has a Micro SD port, so i've stuck a card in that for storage.
I travel a fair bit so the light and compactness is paramount
Edited by daemon on Friday 27th November 10:31
Also picked up a set of these Bose on ear headphones.
I have these already - paid £75 on an amazon lightening deal earlier in the year, but they're usually £119.99, or £129.99
Currently in Argos at £59.99, so i'm picking up a set for my son.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2...
They fold up neatly and come with a nice little storage case
I have these already - paid £75 on an amazon lightening deal earlier in the year, but they're usually £119.99, or £129.99
Currently in Argos at £59.99, so i'm picking up a set for my son.
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2...
They fold up neatly and come with a nice little storage case
Edited by daemon on Friday 27th November 10:34
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