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BLACK FRIDAY: IOS OUTRUNS ANDROID

November 30, 2014 By Cliff Jenkins Scott

On the day of “Thanksgiving” remarkable lead in purchasing has been shown by the devices having iOS, on the devices running on Android. The iOS users made more purchases on Black Friday as compared to the Android users. One of the pioneers and leading company in the world of Computers, “IBM” reported a sale of 20 percent made by the iOS users leaving the Android behind with the sale of 5.6 percent only.

In spite of a leading market holder of 80 percent, Android users spent an average of $101.8 while the iOS users made up to an average of $127.3 purchase. The statistical data collected by the IBM also showed that the iOS users acquired 35.7 percent of the online traffic for the shopping websites while Android stands at 15.9 percent.

On this statistical data, Mr. Jay Henderson, director of IBM Smarter Conference said “Apple has a strong hold on online shopping. iPhone and iPad buyers tend to be slightly more affluent and more comfortable with technology.”

Roku TV, Google Chromecast, Apple TV and Fire TV are selling outright during the Holidays

November 29, 2014 By Cliff Jenkins Scott

As this year’s Black Friday Deals concluded, consumers are rushing towards web’s Cyber Monday deals. People are still wondering which tech gadgets to purchase as a gift to their beloved ones, that too without breaking their banks. Here is a list of 5 tech gadgets that comes with a bargain price tag and eligible for the perfect tech gift for this Cyber Monday.

Roku TV Streaming Stick ($39.99):
You can plug the Roku streaming stick into the HDTV to watch any of the 1,200 channel applications available inside the stick and you could also watch all those videos in 1080p Full HD streaming via HDMI too. For internet connectivity, the device also supports the dual-band WiFi network. Roku’s streaming stick comes with a remote controller that allows users to select and play any videos and other sections remotely, instead of look down on a smartphone. Most importantly, the remote controller also has a built-in RF technology that will allow you to use the remote o any direction, instead of pointing it to the TV screen.

Amazon Fire TV Stick ($39):
Amazon has introduced a gum sized HDMI streaming stick in October 2014, with the price tag aimed at competing with Chromecast and Roku Stick. The device is seen as a follow-up to the $99 Fire TV, is priced at $39 when compared to Chromecast priced at $35 and Roku Stick at $49 (holiday price is $39.99). The Fire TV Stick boasts an 8GB internal memory while the Chromecast features 1Gb storage. Amazon claims that the dual-core processor results in “faster and more fluid navigation” and the two other streaming devices feature a single-core processor. The Fire Stick comes with a remote that can be used as a gaming controller and an additional $30 will provide the user with a voice remote for the voice search feature.

Amazon Fire TV set-top box ($99):
This 0.7-inch thin, $99 device boasts a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor with Adreno 320 GPU and a 2GB of RAM built-in. It could also stream the videos in Full HD 1080P format, while for connectivity, it has dual-band, dual-antenna WiFi and it also supports the HDMI output. Optical audio output also helps users get up to 7.1 Dolby Digital plus surround sound. Amazon Fire TV can now be easily termed as one of the leading services with more than 600 applications and games at service for its users. The official announcement made by Amazon last month puts it in among the leaders in the sector with one of the best customer satisfaction record.

Google Chromecast TV Streaming Stick ($24):
This Google’s own TV Streaming Stick is most popular as of now, in terms of the price tag as well as its lineup of services included with the device. Google has dropped the price of the device from $35 to just $24 in this season. This offer might make you buy this cheap and best gadget as a gift to your friends and family.

Amazon Fire HD 6 tablet ($79):
This 6-inch Fire OS powered tablet by Amazon can be a good gift this year. The price has been reduced from $99 to $79 as part of the company’s Black Friday 2014 deal. With a 6-inch HD display with the resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels (252ppi), tougher Gorilla Glass display screen, 1.5GHz quad-core processor, a 2MP rear camera with a VGA front camera, Wi-Fi, 8GB internal storage and Amazon’s free cloud storage as well as other features makes this device as the cheap and best option.

Google Nexus 9 Tablet: Black Friday/Cyber Monday Nexus 9 Deals are here

November 28, 2014 By Denise Ehrlich

Black Friday/Cyber Monday is the best time of the year to grab the best deals. Tech retailers have been offering great savings all week, so here we round up the best technology- and gadget-related deals for Black Friday 2014.

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Google/HTC Nexus 9

As we are approaching Black Friday/ Cyber Monday, many of you are probably deciding which new tablet to buy in 2014 with so many discounts on offer.

Recently launched Nexus 9 features an Nvidia Tegra K1 processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 1536 x 2048 pixels display. Nexus 9 is one of the first devices in the world to launch with Android 5.0 Lollipop along with the Nexus 6.

The Nexus 9 is considerably smaller than the iPad Air 2, both in screen and in size. The Nexus 9 display measures 8.9 inches, with a 2048.1536 resolution, taking advantage of 281 ppi pixel density and the same type of resolution as Apple’s slate. Its ppi count is higher, though, so you might be able to get more details out of the display.

You’ve only got two storage options available for the Nexus 9: 16 GB and 32 GB, yet again without a microSD card slot, which is a disappointment. The regular price of 16 GB Nexus 9 price on Amazon is $400.00, while the 32 GB Nexus 9 costs $450.00. The Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal for 16 GB Nexus 9 is $349.99 and for 32 GB nexus 9 is $429.99.

Microsoft Surface 3 Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals are here

November 28, 2014 By Carol Harper

Black Friday is the great time to get all the best deals available in the market. Amazon.com, Walmart, Jcpenney and several other retailers are offering a range of limited time offers and discounts to celebrate the holiday season. Recently, Microsoft has knocked the price off of the Surface Pro 3 to celebrate Black Friday/Cyber Monday.

Check out the Best Surface Pro 3 and Surface 2 Deals here.

Microsoft Surface Pro 3 Black Friday Deals

Surface Pro 3 is the slimmest and lightest Microsoft tablet yet. Combining full-sized laptop performance with a compact premium tablet body, it’s the ideal way to work and play on the move.

Surface Pro 3 is powered by a 4th generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor. This processor features TurboBoost technology, which boosts performance only when necessary for the ideal combination of power and battery life.

The 4 GB of RAM allows the Surface Pro 3 to multitask with ease, so whether you’re streaming music while working or need multiple documents open at once, you can be confident there won’t be any slowdowns. It has 64 GB hard drive for ample storage. You can also upgrade it – thanks to an integrated microSD card reader that makes backing up or storing large files simple.

The combination of 10-point multi-touch screen, and compact dimensions make the Surface Pro 3 a truly mobile alternative to full-sized computer. The tablet features a 1440p display, you can enjoy your films, games and images in beautiful Full HD wherever you are.

The USB 3.0 port provides a convenient connection for external media such as memory sticks and external hard drives, making it easy to back up and share your files. It also supports other USB devices such as mice and speakers.

Surface Pro 3 has two cameras on-board – one front facing and one user facing. Perfect for video chatting and Skype, you can stay in contact with loved ones no matter where in the world you may find yourself.

The regular price of Surface 3 Pro i5 (128 GB) is $999.00 and the Black Friday/Cyber Friday price is $899.00.

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals: Galaxy S5, NOTE 4, HTC One M8, Nexus 6 Smartphones

November 27, 2014 By Denise Ehrlich

Black Friday is the best time to get all the best deals available in the market. Amazon.com, Walmart, Jcpenney and there are different retailers offering the best deals on this day. Black Friday is as of now just started yet and Amazon has decided to proceed with the deals today.

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Galaxy S5 Black Friday Deals

Samsung Galaxy S5 comes with a larger screen that measures 5.1 inches with a resolution of 1920 x 1080, made with the AMOLED technology for better clear and crisp images. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S5 has a water resistance feature with an IP67 rating. Galaxy S5 can be soaked in 3.3 feet of water for half an hour. The Galaxy S5 is powered with an amazing 16MP camera. The Galaxy S5 has a polycarbonate body with a textured battery cover. Available in white, copper and blue, the phone is water-resistant and dust resistant. The actual price of this giant Samsung Galaxy S5 is around $750 but for this time, you can grab a piece for as low as $514.29.

Click here to find out the Galaxy S5 and other smartphones black friday deals here.

Black Friday Galaxy Note 4 Deals

Galaxy Note 4 comes up with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor, clocked at 2.7 GHz, and backed by the Adreno 420 GPU and 3 GB of RAM. With the Galaxy Note 4, you will get the more colorful and brighter TouchWiz, with its slew of multitasking capabilities that lets you get a lot done, sometimes all at once. Note 4 has a 16MP camera along with the HDR option. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a new metallic frame, a design element that was first introduced with the Galaxy Alpha, that holds together the 2.5D curved glass up front and the removable back cover. As always, you’ll find the S-Pen tucked away into a slot at the bottom right. The actual price of Galaxy Note 4 is $787.68 and the Black Friday Deal for Galaxy Note 4 brings it for you at $699.99.

HTC One M8 Black Friday Deals

The HTC One M8 comes with a brilliant 5-inch display with a full HD resolution (1,920×1,080 pixels). It runs on a powerful quad-core processor and Android KitKat, the stereo speakers deliver excellent sound, and the depth-sensing 5 MP camera brings a ton of useful features. M8 runs Google’s Android 4.4.2 operating system, the latest iteration from the tech giant. The actual price of HTC One M8 is $599.99 and the Black Friday Deal for M8 is available for as low as $0.01 with 2-year contract from AT&T, Sprint and Verizon.

Google Nexus 6 Black Friday Deals

Nexus 6 features a 5.96-inch 2560×1440 resolution AMOLED Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset, 3GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, and a 13MP camera. There’s also a 3220mAh battery inside. While the Nexus 9 features a 2048×1536 resolution IPS display, NVIDIA Tegra K1 chipset, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage and a 6700mAh battery inside. Both are running on Android 5.0 Lollipop. The actual price of Google Nexus 6 is $879 and the Black Friday Deal gets you it for just $699.