10 of the best Black Friday online buys
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GADGETS
Pebble Smartwatch
We’re moving into the future, folks. Digital watches are no longer for telling the time - they’re for communicating with friends, scheduling your day, and keeping a personal data log.
Price: £49:00 (RRP: £99.99) / Link
Sennheiser HD Headphones
While certain other brands may attract the superstar sponsorship deals, German company Sennheiser create headphones for the real high fidelity sound buffs. Never miss a beat on your favourite track or line from your latest podcast.
Price: £129.000 (RRP: £199.00) / link
GAMES CONSOLES
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Xbox One has been around for a couple of years now, which is pretty much a lifetime where consoles are concerned. But it remains as popular as ever, and Game has a great value, three-game byundle on offer. They’re doing the same for Playstation 4, which is £10 cheaper.
BOOKS
Even Dogs in the Wild by Iain Rankin
Waterstones isn’t offically involved in Black Friday, but they’re offering some decent half-price deals online nonetheless. Ian Rankin’s latest Inspector Rebus tale sees the irascible hero coaxed into one more case – you can read Scotland on Sunday’s review of it here.
Price: £9.99 (RRP: £19.99) / Link
Alex Ferguson: Leading
Looking for a last-gasp winner purchased in the dying minutes of ‘Fergie time’ before Christmas? Look no further than Sir Alex Ferguson’s take on success and winning, written with Michael Moritz, offering tips on leadership from one of the best to ever do it.
Price: £12.50 (RRP: £25.00) / Link
HOMEWARE
Bosch Freestanding Dishwasher
John Lewis’ Black Friday offer anticipates one of Christmas Day’s most dreaded tasks: washing up. Offering more than 25 per cent off the retail price, here’s a discount that’ll save you a lot of dish-related hassle.
Price: £299.00 (RRP: £409.00) / Link
Samsung 40” TV
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Hide AdWe’ve all seen videos of Black Friday shoppers tackling each other in Greco-Roman fashion in order to pick up the last discounted flatscreen television. Perhaps we’re too quick to tisk-tisk at such sights: just imagine how good the new Sir David Attenborourgh series would look on a 40-in HD screen.
Price: £379.00 (RRP: £ 499.00) / Link
GREAT GIFTS
Nikon COOLPIX P610 Bridge Camera
Smartphone cameras keep improving, but there’s still nothing quite like the clean, crisp images of a digital SLR. Whether you’re a keen hobbyist or just looking to improve your Instagram snaps, a proper camera is a gift that keeps on giving.
Price: £250.00 (RRP: £280.00) / Link
Roberts Revival DAB Digital Radio
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Hide AdA sleek and stylish take on the usual clunky radio, this portable 1950s-style release from Roberts provides crisp clear sound for both digital and FM channels as well as over 120 hours of battery life, making it a portable dream.
Price: £99.95 (£199.95)/ Link