Apple Announces Black Friday 2009 Sale

[MacRumors]

As expected, Apple has announced that they will be holding a one day shopping event on Friday, November 27th. In the U.S., the day after Thanksgiving is called "Black Friday", which is historically one of the busiest shopping days of the year. MacRumors reader @chrisrooke let us know that Apple has begun emailing international customers this teaser page about the sale day.Come back to the Apple Online Store this Friday for a special one-day-only shopping event.Over the past several years, Apple has participated with one-day specials at both their retail Apple stores as well as the online Apple Store. Questionable rumors were spread last week suggesting that Apple would be offering substantial discounts on iPods and Macs this year, but Apple's Black Friday discounts have always been very modest. Previous year's price lists can be found in our guides page.

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[Eidorian]

I was hoping for something more than a teaser.

 

[r.j.s]

I was hoping for something more than a teaser.

Me too. Isn't it normally like $100 off Macs?

 

[thegoldenmackid]

What? Yay, now we get to have even more threads about Black Friday.

Before anyone has any questionings, for the love of _____, read the Black Friday Guide.

 

[Surely]

I'm hoping for more than the typical $101 off of certain Macs, but I'm not holding my breath.

 

[Dr.Pants]

Perfect time for self-gifting, eh?

 

[djchuckc27]

$100 off Black Friday special, plus $100 off student discount, sounds like a good time to buy a $2,000 i7 iMac...

 

[Surely]

$100 off Black Friday special, plus $100 off student discount, sounds like a good time to buy a $2,000 i7 iMac...

I'm not so sure that you can combine the two discounts........ can someone confirm/deny?

 

[LesQQmorePewPew]

the way apple is making money, i doubt they will be deviating much from previous deals

 

[thegoldenmackid]

I'm not so sure that you can combine the two discounts........ can someone confirm/deny?

Can't combine.

 

[Surely]

Can't combine.

That's what I figured.



My plan is that if I can get a 13.3" 2.26 GHz MBP on Friday for less than $1,049 USD (UCLA Store price), than I'll be buying on Friday. Otherwise, I'll wait a while and see what happens with Arrandale.

 

[donga]

in previous years they have not allowed you to combine the black friday discount with the edu discount. this year will probably be the same.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

That's what I figured.



My plan is that if I can get a 13.3" 2.26 GHz MBP on Friday for less than $1,049 USD (UCLA Store price), than I'll be buying on Friday. Otherwise, I'll wait a while and see what happens with Arrandale.

Third-party retailers will likely (and normally) have significantly larger discounts then Apple.

 

[surgedc5]

is it all day friday or certain hrs only?

 

[Stigma]

Will probably be no different than usual.

I wonder if you get student pricing off the sale price?

 

[r.j.s]

I wonder if you get student pricing off the sale price?

It has been said above that in the past you could not combine the discounts.

 

[talkingfuture]

There is a banner ad on the UK Apple store, looks like we're getting the sale on the same day too. In previous years we've had it the week after the US.

 

[thegoldenmackid]

Will probably be no different than usual.

I wonder if you get student pricing off the sale price?

I feel like I answered the question and then you asked it again...

 

[Marx55]

PERCENTAGE of discount. That is the key information.

 

[Surely]

^^^^^ um........ Duh?

Third-party retailers will likely (and normally) have significantly larger discounts then Apple.

Well, I haven't seen anything lower than $1,049 yet. Perhaps I will this Friday.....

In a way, I'm almost hoping that I won't see a better price to give me an excuse to wait and see how they apply Arrandale to the MBPs. I have a feeling that the 13" won't see a change though....

I'm in no rush- my MB is still awesome (I want to get a MBP so I can give my MB to someone).

 

[DMann]

is it all day friday or certain hrs only?

Certain hours only -

This would be reminiscent of the KMart Blue Light Special:

I feel like I answered the question and then you asked it again...

Kinda wonder if it would be possible that they would allow me to combine an edu discount with Black Friday discount.

 

[Surely]

^^^^ that's a good question. Anyone?

 

[spillproof]

I've spent way to much money this year on electronics (SL, Win 7, WM Fusion, MW2, L4D2, new xbox 360 controller). I don't know if I can afford ANYTHING from Apple this xmas

I wonder if I can hint at my parents to get me an Apple gift card for a shuffle. I hope they have a sale on shuffles.

I have about $100 I can afford to spend this xmas on about 10 people and myself. Any good $10 gift ideas?

 

[Surely]

I have about $100 I can afford to spend this xmas on about 10 people and myself. Any good $10 gift ideas?

Perhaps iTunes cards (at Best Buy, you can get 3x $10 cards for $25)?

 

[aswitcher]

They did something last year as well in Australia, so hopefully again.