Black Friday 2011, IPad and iPhone Amongst Top Items : Making plans and saving money for Black Friday? You may want to know that the iPad and iPhone are amongst the most sought items according to the folks at BlackFriday.com. If you plan to get one of these gadgets, make plans now!
For some of our international readers, Black Friday happens every year. In the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving has been given that name due to the large number of discounted deals offered by stores to all shoppers for one day. And, the folks of well known site BlackFriday.com have shared a preview of what their online shoppers expect to buy this coming holiday season.
BlackFriday.com ran a survey in October. The Black Friday survey reveals that 91 percent of U.S. consumers expect retail Black Friday activity to be at least as big as 2009, and almost 60 percent believe it will be much bigger.
But, what caught my attention is how many technology gadgets are being targeted by consumers this year. Consumers, in general, have become more tech savvy, or for sure their kids have made them aware of technology. If we look at the Black Friday survey, 6 out of 12 categories fall into the technology segment. And, 4 of the top 5 categories are simply related to gadgets and gear.
Apple iPad
Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect
Apple iPhone
Sony HDTV
Blu-Ray
HTC Droid
Canon Digital Camera
Samsung 3D TV
Dell Laptop
Amazon Kindle
Apple iPod Touch
HP Mini Netbook
Flip Video Camcorder
VIZIO LCD HDTV
Xbox 360 Gaming Console
If these predictions become a reality, we could potentially have a crazy spending holiday season where everyone will be showing off their latest gadget. If you review the predictions carefully, the top 15 list consists mostly of what I call “connected devices”. That’s correct. Devices and gadgets that will keep you online, will give you access to stream all kinds of content, and many of them will give you access to lots of applications. This is a great opportunity for all developers and creative minds out there.
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