Apple to be "aggressive" on Black Friday

If rumors are to believed, Apple will do its part to stimulate the economy on November 28th, also known as "Black Friday" here in the US.

Generally recognized as the start of the holiday shopping season, the day after Thanksgiving is when retailers lure shoppers out of their beds at ungodly hours with the promise of huge discounts. Yes, nothing says "let's go shopping at 5AM" like a stomach full of tryptophan.

While Apple has not revealed their Black Friday plans, analyst Ben Reitzes of Barclays Capital says he expects aggressive pricing to compete with a dismal economy and significant offers from competitors. For instance, some American big box stores are expected to drop PC prices below $300US. How will Apple do it? Twenty-five billion dollars in cash reserves and no debt certainly helps.

So go easy on the Schlitz and set your alarms for The Crack of Dawn. There are deals to be had.

Update: Yes, the image originally accompanying this post had the appointment listed on the 27th. Let's just say it was a test of your skills of observation.

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Tim

Well we of course have neither Thanksgiving nor Black Friday in Australia, so just be grateful you guys get any discount at all!

November 21 2008 at 5:25 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Ryan

Springboard Media. www.springboardmedia.com/apple is selling 15.4" top of the line last gen macbook pro's for $1499. They also have a $799 MacBook listed on their website as well.....Apple has some competition this year.

November 21 2008 at 1:04 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Seth

'Agressive pricing' for Apple is the equivilent of full retail everywhere else.

November 19 2008 at 9:32 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Ivan

Where do you work Ed? By any chances at an Apple store? ;)

November 17 2008 at 6:15 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Ed Goodsmith

Darn, I have to work a 15 hour shift on Black Friday. Nooooooo! I guess I should be happy to have a job.

November 16 2008 at 1:33 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Jash Sayani

Can you change the time in the calendar from 6AM !!!

November 14 2008 at 11:03 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Brian

does anybody remember what thedeal was las year???

November 14 2008 at 3:31 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Andrew

If I remember correctly, the discounts/deals weren't all that great. Great for those who were going to buy a computer anyway, those customers would save a hundred or so, but nothing really that will actually go out and buy a Mac.

November 14 2008 at 11:06 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

HarmfulDose

Yeah, nothing spectacular at all that I remember. I remember I got an iPod remote
for like 30 bucks, which I was excited about until they came out with the new
batch of iPod remotes with the nicer earphones the following week. So I am sure
at least they'll try to clear out stock of soon to be gone items. Their game plan.

November 14 2008 at 3:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

iBearTouch

I would hold off... until after that date. Then rack up a huge credit card bill to help my poor friend Jobsy.

November 14 2008 at 12:07 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

Andy

I heard that in the UK they may even go as low as 50% off the older Macbooks. Book your flights now...

November 13 2008 at 6:39 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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Patrick

I might be missing something.. But, Black Friday in the UK? Do they even have Thanksgiving?

November 13 2008 at 10:36 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply

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