With less than two weeks to go until Black Friday, we’re starting to get a good sense of what deals we can expect on the best (and craziest) shopping day of the year. For iPhone owners at least, Target is somewhat of a disappointment this year. Few iPhone accessories are included in their Black Friday circular, although there are some decent deals for iPod touch fans (or those who want to give it as a gift this year).
Three-Slot Charging Station
Target is offering a three-slot charging station, normally $29.99, for $14.99. The charging station includes a power cord and comes in brown or black. It keeps your electronic gadgets — including the iPhone — organized while charging.
Bottom Line: Good deal. The design may not please everyone, but it is a charging station for half off. It could be a good gift for the gadget person in your life who has way too many cords.
Memorex Home Audio System for iPod
Shopping for someone with an iPod touch? For Black Friday, Target is slashing the price on the Memorex Home Audio System from $99 to $49.99. The Memorex speaker system includes a CD player, integrated subwoofer, AM/FM radio and a remote. It’s compatible with the iPod touch and most other iPod models. It does have a line-in jack to attach other music devices (like the iPhone), but it’s not ‘Works with iPhone’ certified, so you could still hear some GSM buzz unless you put the phone into airplane mode.
Bottom line: Decent deal. You can’t beat saving $50 bucks, but there are few complaints about sound quality at Target.com.
$25 iTunes Gift Card
Target’s Black Friday sale will also include $25 iTunes gift cards for $20. As we mentioned in our post on Best Buy Black Friday deals, these make great stocking stuffers for iPhone and iPod owners.
Bottom line: Great deal. It’s always nice to save some money on gift cards, so stock up at Target on Black Friday.
32GB iPod touch
Target is also offering the latest generation 32GB iPod touch for $295.99, plus a $30 giftcard. The popular iPod touch is a great holiday gift and the new version is apparently faster than previous generations.
Bottom line: Decent deal. Target.com is currently selling the 32GB iPod touch for $278.67 (a 6% discount) for a limited time. On Black Friday, you won’t get a discount but you’ll get the $30 gift card, so you’re essentially getting the touch for $265. So you can save $13 on Black Friday or just get the iPod touch now and skip the crowds after Thanksgiving.
Target stores plan to open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday. Shoppers will also get a $10 giftcard if you spend over $100 between 5 a.m. and noon on Black Friday. For more Black Friday deals, check out our posts on Best Buy and Office Depot.