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Best Buy Black Friday Deals for iPhone Owners

Nov 13

Posted by Tanya Menoni in Best Buy, News, iPhone Accessories, iPhone Bargains, iPhone Black Friday Deals | 2 Comments

The biggest shopping day of the year is almost here, and we’re starting to see what deals we can expect on Black Friday at Best Buy. These Black Friday deals are based on leaked circulars, so things could change between now and November 27th. While there are no earth-shattering deals emerging right now, iPhone owners will certainly be able to save some cash at Best Buy on Black Friday.

DLO Jam Jacket for iPhone

Jam Jacket Best Buy

The DLO Jam Jacket is a silicone case compatible with the iPhone 3G and 3GS, and Best Buy will have them for $9.99 on Black Friday. The cases come in black, blue, and orange, although colors may vary at your local store.

Bottom line: Good deal. Most online retailers have the DLO Jam Jacket for $15 to $20, so this is one Black Friday deal to add to your list.

Bose In-Ear Headphones

Bose In Ear Headphones Best Buy

They are pricey for sure, but Best Buy is offering the Bose In-Ear Headphones for $89.99 on Black Friday, saving you $10 over the regular price. The headphones are compatible with the iPhone and include three silicone tips of varying sizes so you can find the most comfortable fit.

Bottom line: Decent deal. As of this writing, you can’t find the Bose In-Ear Headphones online for less than $99.99, so you better line up at Best Buy on Black Friday if these are already on your shopping list. While the $10 price drop is nice, $80 is still a hefty commitment for earphones.

Three $10 iTunes Gift Cards

iTunes Best Buy

You can’t go wrong with this. For Black Friday, Best Buy will be offering three $10 iTunes gift cards for $25.

Bottom line: Good deal. Gift cards make great stocking stuffers and you’ll save $5. You won’t be able to stock up though — only one three-pack per person at the $25 price.

Bose SoundDock Series II Digital Music System

Bose SoundDock II Best Buy

The Bose SoundDock Series II is ‘Works with iPhone’ certified and Best Buy will have it for $269.99 on Black Friday. The SoundDock II is a pretty slick-looking speaker dock, and it comes with a remote.

Bottom line: Great deal. The MSRP for the Bose SoundDock II is $299.99, and I couldn’t find it any cheaper than that at any online retailer. The bummer? Each Best Buy store will only have five SoundDocks at this price, so better get there early.

DLO PowerPack for iPod/iPhone

DLO Power Pack for iPhone Best Buy

It’s not the most exciting gift, but the DLO PowerPack includes a wall charger, car charger and USB cable for the iPhone and iPod. Best Buy will have it for $19.99 on Black Friday, down from its current sale price of $24.99 on BestBuy.com.

Bottom line: Decent deal. Saving $5 is nice, but the reviews for the DLO PowerPack on BestBuy.com are pretty mixed.

Best Buy stores will open at 5 a.m. on Black Friday, but they’ll start handing out tickets for doorbusters at 3 a.m. Needless to say, you better get a good nap after that Thanksgiving turkey.

$100 Off iPhone 3Gs for Best Buy Premier Silver Rewards Members

Feb 22

Posted by Alan in Best Buy, Hot Deals, Retail, iPhone Bargains | No Comments

Best Buy currently has a special promotion for this week offering its Premier Silver Reward Zone members $100 off the price of an iPhone 3G. That brings the price of an 8G iPhone 3G to $99 and a 16GB to $199. That is the best price yet on a new iPhone 3G (AT&T Wireless has a similar deal on refurbished iPhones). The deal lasts all this week until February 28, 2009. Regular Reward Zone members get $50 off.

So how do you become a Premier Silver Reward Zone member? Best Buy lists the following qualifications:

Qualify for Premier Silver status when you spend $2,500 on eligible purchases at Best Buy or BestBuy.com in a calendar year. As a Premier Silver member, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of regular membership, plus:

* 25% point bonus
* 50% point bonus if you are a Reward Zone program MasterCard cardmember
* Point banking
* Access to the Awards Catalog for unique products and services
* Extended return policy
* Free standard shipping at BestBuy.com
* Dedicated Premier Silver Customer Service Line.
* Complimentary Geek Squad home theater consultation once per year
* Complimentary 6-month trial of Geek Squad Online Data Backup service

The normal Reward Zone Membership is available to anyone.

Link:

Best Buy’s iPhone Weekly In-Store Offer

Is Best Buy Overcharging for iPhone Accessories?

Sep 30

Posted by Alan in Best Buy | No Comments

Best Buy iPhone Dock Pricing

Here’s an example of why I don’t shop at Best Buy. They are charging $49.99 for the Apple iPhone 3G dock, which can be purchased for $29.00 at Apple stores.

Best Buy also does something similar with HDTVs, luring unwitting HDTV customers into buying $120 Monster-brand HDMI cables on the way out the door. You really don’t need to pay more than $10 for HDMI cables. Buyer beware if you decide to purchase your iPhone from Best Buy.

Is Best Buy despicable for overcharging, or is this capitalism at its finest? Help get our forums started by ranting or raving there.

Insurance for the iPhone at Best Buy

Sep 20

Posted by Alan in Best Buy, Retail, iPhone 3G tips, iPhone Insurance, iPhone Tips | 3 Comments

Shattered iPhone 3

iPhone Alley is reporting that Best Buy is offering insurance for the iPhone 3G via their Geek Squad Black Tie protection plan. The service costs $14.99 a month and only applies to iPhone 3Gs purchased at Best Buy.

The new Geek Squad Black Tie protection plan is for a whole range of consumer electronics purchased at Best Buy, but here are some relevant details for subscription wireless phones:

  • One battery repair/replacement when the original battery is determined defective
  • Repair/replacement of the charger or cradle that was originally included with the product’s purchase if determined defective
  • ADH Protection: providing parts and labor coverage in the event of accidental damage resulting in the normal usage of the product. ADH protection is fulfilled if 2 repairs with cracked screens or replacement of the product are completed

At $14.99 a month, protecting your iPhone will cost around $180 a year. This might be viable for people who abuse their iPhone. But it should be noted that AT&T Wireless currently offers a free upgrade to your iPhone one year after you begin a two-year contract. You just need to sign a new two-year contract, of course.

iPhone Dropped in Toilet

Best Buy’s Black Tie protection plan does not cover theft, loss, or water damage. So if you flush it down the toilet, you’re out of luck.

Link:

Best Buy Geek Squad Black Tie Protection official page.

(Via iPhone Alley. Shattered iPhone via Wired.com. Toilet image via Ars Technica.)