Deal Alert: The Black Friday 2017 Special!
Black Friday is on and here are over 40 deals that caught our eyes. #BBBTML!
Buy, buy, buy this Black Friday!
Traditionally the period where most Americans do their Christmas shopping, the day after Thanksgiving has become known as Black Friday as retailers big and small try to cash in with incredible promotional sales. Some deals were so good, people literally fought over them! That's thankfully a thing of the past now, and with the advent of online shopping you don't even have to be in the U.S. to join in the fun. If you're wondering how to get everything back to you, we've got you covered in the FAQs here.
Now here are some deals that caught our eye. Let's go! #BBBMTL!
Apple iPad (2017) 128GB WiFi + 4G LTE
You almost never see discounts on Apple products, but we've spotted a great one for Apple's latest 9.7-inch iPad. The newest iPad replaces the old iPad Air 2 and comes with a brighter Retina Display and a more powerful A9 chipset. This deal is for the top of the line 128GB WiFi + 4G LTE cellular model in Gold. If you buy it from Apple it will cost you S$848, but you can get one from Courts this weekend for just S$699!
OnePlus 5 8GB RAM/128GB
The affordably priced OnePlus 5 can be picked up even cheaper this weekend at just S$699 (usual price S$799) for the monster 8GB RAM/128GB storage option. Boasting flagship performance, a dual rear camera setup and a Full HD AMOLED display, the OnePlus 5 provides a flagship experience without flagship pricing. This deal is available on Lazada, who are OnePlus' official distributors in Singapore, which means you also get a one year official warranty.
Read our full review of the OnePlus 5 here.
Xiaomi Mi A1 4GB RAM/64GB
The Xiaomi Mi A1 is Xiaomi's first smartphone running on pure Android OS. The Mi A1 also offers a full aluminum build, Full HD display, a dual rear camera setup and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor with 4GB RAM. It normally retails for S$349, but you can get one this weekend on Lazada for just S$316.90.
Read our full review of the Xiaomi Mi A1 here.
Fitbit Surge
The Fitbit Surge is one of the best activity trackers out there thanks to its Purepulse heart feature, which enables continuous, automatic, heart rate tracking from your wrist. The Surge also includes built-in GPS tracking so you don't need to take your phone with you on your runs. Get the Fitbit Surge for just S$184 (usual price: S$368) from Hachi.tech.
Find out more about about the Fitbit Surge here.
Circles.Life S$20 off registration fee
Circles.Life's new 20GB for S$20 Data Plus top up is one of the best data deals in Singapore, giving you an extra 20GB of data every month for just S$20. If you want to switch to Circles.Life you'll have to sign up for a S$28 base plan, which also requires a one time registration fee of S$38. However, from 24-27th November you can take S$20 off that registration fee with the promo code: BLACKFRIDAY17
Editor's note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on the novelty factor and how much of a discount it is being offered at standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you're unable to secure the listed offer due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you've checked them.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X
AMD's Ryzen Threadripper processors are the company's much anticipated return to the highest echelons of CPU performance, and they've done quite a good job of challenging Intel's stranglehold on the market. The flagship Ryzen Threadripper 1950X features a whopping 16 cores and 32 threads, and is a veritable beast for anyone who works with heavily threaded workloads. You can now find the 1950X on Amazon at US$799 (~S$1,075), down from a usual price of S$1,589.
This item also ships to Singapore, with free AmazonGlobal Shipping available.
ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Turbo
The ASUS GeForce GTX 1080 8GB Turbo has a 1,607MHz base clock and 1,733MHz boost clock, the same as the Founders Edition model. It also uses a blower-style cooler, so hot air is exhausted out the back of the card. And because hot air isn't dumped back into the case, the card is quite suited for use in dual-GPU SLI setups or smaller cases where air flow could be an issue.
You can get it on Amazon for US$499.99 (~S$674), compared to a local price of around S$839. Free AmazonGlobal Shipping is also available for this card.
HP Omen 17
The HP Omen 17 is a powerful 17.3-inch gaming laptop equipped with an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, 16GB of RAM, and a 256GB SSD and 1TB HDD. More importantly, it's powered by an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, which is more than sufficient for running the latest titles on its 1,920 x 1,080-pixel display.
It is available on Courts' online store at S$2,778 (U.P. S$3,299).
MSI GE62VR 7RF
The MSI GE62VR 7RF is powered by an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, 16GB of DDR4-2400 RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB. For storage, it has a 128GB PCIe SSD and a 1TB HDD. The 15.6-inch IPS display has a pretty standard 1,920 x 1,080-pixel resolution, but that's a good match with the laptop's GeForce GTX 1060 graphics card.
It is selling on Hachi.tech for S$2,399 (U.P. S$2,699).
Xbox One S 500GB
If you don't need the power of the Xbox One X, there's always the Xbox One S. The console supports 4K resolution videos and Blu-ray, in addition to HDR. It's also backward compatible with Xbox One games, so you don't have to throw your entire library of games out.
You can get it on GameStop at US$189.99 (~S$256), US$90 off its usual price tag. You'll have to use a shipping forwarder with this however, as GameStop only ships to US addresses.
Razer Atheris
The Razer Atheris is a wireless mobile gaming mouse that wants to help you keep up with your games on the road. It uses the same Adaptive Frequency Technology (AFT) as the Razer Lancehead, and is equipped with a reliable 7,200DPI optical sensor. It can connect to your PC via Bluetooth as well.
It is selling on Hachi.tech for S$69.90 (U.P. S$84.90).
Logitech G900 Chaos Spectrum
Logitech's G900 Chaos Spectrum is an excellent gaming mouse that shows no performance drop offs even when used in wireless mode. It is fully ambidextrous and also comes with modular side buttons, so it'll suit both right- and left-handers. It features the excellent 12,000DPI PMW3366 optical sensor as well, so there should be few complaints about tracking.
It is available on Lazada for S$159 (U.P. S$249).
Editor's note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on the novelty factor and how much of a discount it is being offered at standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you're unable to secure the listed offer due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you've checked them.
Logitech Harmony Companion Remote + Harmony Hub
Building a smart home? The Harmony Companion Remote lets you control connected lights, docks, sensors, and entertainment devices. You can also group multi-device controls into activities, so it’s easy to trigger them at a touch. In addition to the full-featured remote, this bundle also comes with the Harmony Hub, which lets you send commands from the remote, the Harmony mobile app, and even Alexa voice control to your devices using IR, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth wireless signals. Normally going for US$150, you can pick this bundle up from Amazon for US$100. You do need to find a forwarder though, as this product doesn’t ship to Singapore.
Get the Logitech Harmony Companion Remote + Harmony Hub here.
AmazonBasics 2.1-Channel Sound Bar
Amazon makes plenty of affordable and good gear, including this 2.1-channel Bluetooth sound bar for TVs. Equipped with Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR with A2DP & AVRCP support, it can sit on your TV console or be mounted on the wall below your TV. Featuring a built-in subwoofer so there’s no separate unit to connect just to get better bass, this simple sound bar delivers a total RMS power of 36W. Three sound modes are present: Standard, News (for clearer dialog), and Movie. Going for US$75 on Amazon, and yes, it ships to Singapore.
Get the AmazonBasics 2.1-channel Bluetooth sound bar here.
Samsung HW-M450 2.1-Channel Sound Bar
If you want something better than the AmazonBasics sound bar, take a look at this Samsung HW-M450. Also a 2.1-channel sound bar, the HW-M450 comes with a separate 160W wireless subwoofer for more powerful bass. With the Samsung Audio Remote app, you can also control key sound bar functions such as power, volume, and media controls. The 320W system supports Bluetooth streaming, has HDMI I/Os, as well as an optical audio input. Typically priced around S$400 here, you can pick it up from Amazon for US$158. Amazon does ship this to Singapore ;)
Get the Samsung HW-M450 2.1-channel sound bar here.
Samsung UH750 31.5" 4K Monitor
The Samsung UH750 is a 4K UHD monitor using quantum dot technology for more vivid and accurate colors. A spacious monitor and good looking monitor that’s great for multi-tasking, it supports picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture modes, and features a stand that’s height adjustable. The 28-inch model is going for US$350 on Amazon right now, but you’re better off picking up the 32-inch model that’s going for US$500.
Get the Samsung UH750 31.5" 4K QLED monitor here.
Elac Debut B6 Bookshelf Speakers
The Elac Debut B6 features a 2-way, bass-reflex design, uses a 6.5-inch woven aramid-fiber cone woofer and a 1-inch cloth dome tweeter, and touts a 44 to 20,000 Hz frequency response. It also sports a crossover frequency of 3,000 Hz and a black brushed vinyl cabinet finish. Whether you’re looking for speakers to build a multi-channel system or just a pair of stereo bookshelf speakers, the Debut B6 is a very decent choice. You can now pick up a pair for just US$200 on Amazon.
Get the Elac Debut B6 bookshelf speakers here.
Refurbished Amazon Tap Speaker
The Amazon Tap is a portable Bluetooth speaker that will let you literally put the Alexa assistant in your bag. It features dual 1.5-inch drivers that support Dolby sound, but lacks the omni-directional microphone array on the Echo and Echo Dot. When connected to Wi-Fi, you can tap the microphone button or enable hands-free mode to ask for music, search for information, and more with the Alexa Voice Service. Amazon claims up to 9 hours of continuous playback, or 8 hours when in hands-free mode. Normally priced at US$110, Amazon is selling refurbished units (“certified to look and work like new”) now at US$60 each.
Get the refurbished Amazon Tap Alexa-enabled Bluetooth speaker here.
Anker SoundBuds NB10 Bluetooth Earbuds
The Anker SoundBuds MB10 Bluetooth earphones sport 12mm audio drivers, a flexible hooking design with customizable FitClips and EarTips for a secure and comfortable hold, and has a water-resistant shell and an internal nano-coating for water protection. Typically priced at around US$40, you can score one on Amazon for US$24 with the code ANKSPT60.
Get the Anker SoundBuds NB10 bluetooth earbuds here.
Audio-Technica ATH-ANC33iS Noise-Canceling Headphones
The Audio-Technica ATH-ANC33iS is a pair of active noise-canceling in-ear headphones. It sports an inline microphone and controller for answering calls and controlling music; a QuietPoint control module with on/off switch, volume control, and clothing clip; and comes with Comply foam tips that comfortably seal the ear canal for outstanding noise isolation. Usually going for US$80, Amazon is now selling it for US$39; and Amazon will ship it to Singapore for free if you've orders over US$125.
Get the Audio-Technica ATH-ANC33iS active noise-canceling headphones here.
Sennheiser HD1 Wireless
The Sennheiser HD1 Wireless is a pair of Bluetooth noise-canceling headphones. Featuring a closed back, around-ear design, the HD1 features a hybrid active NoiseGard tech that uses four microphones to effectively block out ambient noise, touts an 22-hour battery life, and has a built-in VoiceMax microphone for crystal clear conversations. Typically priced at US$500, Amazon is now discounting it to US$399.95.
Get the Sennheiser HD1 Wireless noise-canceling headphones here.
Editor's note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on the novelty factor and how much of a discount it is being offered at standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you're unable to secure the listed offer due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you've checked them.
CreativeLive
CreativeLive has 50% off selected photography courses, including ones on Adobe Lightroom CC, newborn photography, and portrait photography.
DJI Spark
DJI is having a site-wide sale with up to US$150 off select items. The DJI Spark, a mini drone that features DJI’s signature technologies, is now US$429 instead of US$539. The Spark is built to be portable and easy to use (if you’ve ever tried to fly a drone manually, you’ll know how hard it can get), but notable limitations would be its 16 minutes of flight time and the fact that it only captures Full-HD video.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Neo Classic instant film camera
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 90 Nec Classic is a double-dose of old-school. Not only does it shoot instant photographs, it does that wrapped in a retrospective body. Now at US$115.43 (U.P. US$179.99). Get it here!
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens
BH Photo has the the fast Nikkor 50mm f/1.8 lens for US$176.95 (that's US$40 off the usual price). 50mm is classic prime focal length that gives you a ‘normal‘ field of view akin to how the human eye sees, and this lens would be a great addition to anyone’s kit. Get it here!
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
The Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II is going for a seriously low price right now of US$1,699, down from its release price of US$1,999.99. A quick glance at Olympus’ Sitex 2017 brouchure shows that the body only is going for S$2,848 here, which is roughly US$2,116. Sounds like a good catch, so get it over here!
But how does it perform? We've a detailed review here.
Panasonic Lumix G 25mm f/1.7 ASPH lens
The Panasonic 25mm f/1.7 is a 50mm in 35mm equivalent and another great lens to add to the collection if you’re carrying a Micro Four Thirds camera. BH Photo is giving it a US$100 discount for a sale price of US$147.99.
Peak Design camera bags
Peak Design’s camera bags are beautiful, highly acclaimed and expensive. So hurrah for Black Friday as they’re now up to 25% off. The Everyday Backpack 20L edition, for example, is US$233.96 now instead of US$259.95, and features the brand new, all black colorway.
Sigma Art lenses
If you’ve ever wanted to score one of Sigma’s excellent Art lenses, all of them are going for US$100 off, except for the 30mm f/1.4 which is US$50 off. You need to order the lenses through Sigma or a Sigma authorized dealer in the US.
Yi 4K action and sports camera
The Yi 4K action and sports camera records 4K/30fps, 2.7K/60fps, 1080p/120fps, 720p/240fps video and 12MP raw images. It comes equipped with electronic video stabilization, up to 120 mins of battery life for 4K recording, a touchscreen, and built-in Bluetooth as well as Wi-Fi. 40% off on Amazon at US$149.99, and it ships to Singapore.
Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q Smartphone Gimbal
The more affordable smartphone gimbal just got even more affordable. The Zhiyun-Tech Smooth-Q Smartphone Gimbal is now US$40 off at the price of US$99. The gimbal uses a motor to eliminate the need for counterweights, has a USB port for charging the smartphone while shooting, and comes with face-tracking, panoramic, and time-lapse modes.
Editor's note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on the novelty factor and how much of a discount it is being offered at standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you're unable to secure the listed offer due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you've checked them.
Amazon Kindle Paperwhite e-reader
Get the basic Kindle e-book reader for US$49.99 (U.P. US$79.99) or Kindle Paperwhite for US$89.99 (U.P. US$119.99). That’s a US$30 discount for each one. The essential difference is that the former doesn’t come with a built-in light, while the Kindle Paperwhite does. While the higher end Kindle Voyages and Kindle Oasis aren’t discounted, certified refurbished Voyages and Oasis are. You can get a refurbished Voyage for US$119.99 (U.P. US$169.99) or a refurbished Oasis for US$199.99 (U.P. US$229.99).
Belkin Aluminum Stand for laptops
This Belkin stand for laptops comes with an open design to improve airflow and rubber grip surfaces to hold on to your laptop. A cable management ring helps to keep cables organised. Now 30% off at US$34.95 (U.P. US$49.99).
Destiny 2
Bungie's MMO shooter is the game to get if you've got a high-end graphics card. It offers lush, detailed graphics and sprawling alien landscapes, so you'll have hours of fun exploring alone or as part of a fire team of three. That said, there's PvP gameplay as well, should you prefer to test your mettle against other players.
It's going for US$38.99 on Humble Bundle, down from US$59.99 usually.
Dyson Supersonic hair dryer
If you're looking for a deal on probably the most sophisticated hair dryer available now, then you've come to the right place. The Dyson Supersonic black/purple can be had with the new presentation stand for just S$649 instead of the usual S$727 if you bought them separately. (That's a savings of $78, for those counting.) Not too bad for a hair dryer that uses a glass bead thermistor to measure the temperature of exiting air 20 times per second, and a microprocessor to regulate the temperature so the air coming out never burns your scalp.
Find out more here, then head here to buy! Just be sure to add both items to your cart manually to trigger the Black Friday savings.
Icon Backpack
Icon is having a sitewide sale of up to 50%. One product we’d take a look at is the Icon Backpack, which has generally favorable reviews across the interwebs. The backpack can carry up to a 15” laptop and has multiple compartments for organised storage. There’s even a hip-side ‘power pocket’ with cable port to allow access to a portable charger. The Backpack is now US$99.97 (U.P. US$199.95). Photographers can take a look at the Ari Marcopoulos Camera Bag, which is normally US$199.95, is now US$99.97.
iOS 11 & Swift 4 bootcamp
Ever wanted to learn iOS app development but didn’t know how? This highly-rated course from Udemy (an average of 4.8 stars from 5,502 ratings) is 93% off at S$15 (U.P. S$210).
Timbuk2 Hudson Laptop Briefcase bag
Timbuk2 is having a site-wide sale of up to 50%. If you need something a little formal for the office, check out the handsome Hudson Laptop Briefcase, which is now US$149 (U.P. US$298). The briefcase is made from a mix of rugged waxed canvas, heavy duty zippers, and leather trims.
Steinberg Recording Pack
Fancy making your own music video? Or perhaps you just want a better way to record audio. Yamaha Singapore has the Steinberg Recording pack as a Black Friday special, and it's going for S$349, down S$50 from the usual of S$399. Pretty good price for what looks like a complete set-up to get you producing songs on your tablet or computer as it contains the audio interface, condenser microphone, studio monitor headphone, and required software. Head over to pick it up now!
Wacom Intuos Pro, Cintiq Pro and Mobile Studio Pro
Designers, graphic artists, photographers (or just anyone who wants to draw and sketch on your computer) - Wacom Singapore is having a Black Friday sale that's only valid today. Use the promo code above (BF2017SG) and you'll get 10% off all Intuos Pro, Cintiq Pro and MobileStudio Pro tablets. And while you're there, do check out their clearance section. There might be a cheap stylus for you there too!
Editor's note and disclaimer: The deals are not an endorsement or recommendation of the product from the editorial team. Instead, the listed items present themselves as a good deal based on the novelty factor and how much of a discount it is being offered at standard retail pricing at the time of publishing. Please note that we are not responsible in any way if you're unable to secure the listed offer due to errors on our part or should the offers expire by the time you've checked them.