Ah, Black Friday, a time of crazy deals and even crazier people. Luckily, most companies (we see you, Amazon) have turned the day's festivities into week- or month-long events, so you can space out your shopping or choose to get it all done pre-Thanksgiving food coma.
Another major bonus: You can do all of it online. While some stores still offer early morning specials or the chance to get an extra 5% off in-store, those deals often extend online, too. Plus, do you really want to fight for a parking space at 6 a.m. before you've even had your coffee? Answer: A very firm no.
So this Black Friday, curl up with Gilmore Girls and do a little shopping. Don't walk or run — just click. Here, 36 of the best buys we've seen.
This little gadget from Google plugs directly into your TV and makes it easy to stream straight from your phone, laptop, or tablet.
Google Chromecast, $25 (originally $35), available at Google Store.
Apple isn't discounting MacBook Pros or iPhones, but it is giving away gift cards when you buy specific products. Purchase an Apple TV, iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, or Apple Watch and you'll get a gift card worth up to $150. For a company that rarely has sales or freebies, this is big.
Photo: Apple.com.
Google Home, a voice-activated speaker that has a virtual assistant to help you play music and get real-time traffic news, is brand new and likely to be on many friends' wish lists. Get it on sale for less than $100 now.
Google Home, $99 (originally $129), available at Google Store.
Save over $100 on the 13.3-inch version of Apple's ridiculously light MacBook Air when you buy it at Newegg.
Apple MackBook Air, $879.99 (originally $999.99), available at newegg.com.
Gear up with a tracker that will give you all the details on your sleep and activity, while also sending you text notifications. If you've been holding off on buying one because of price, this deal on Garmin's Vivosmart will make it worth the purchase.
Garmin Vivosmart HR Activity Tracker + Heart Rate, $69.99 (originally $149.99), available at BestBuy.
While you won't get a discount on an iPhone 7 or 7 Plus, you can get a free $250 Target gift card when you buy one there. That's $250 you can put towards your Cyber Monday shopping.
Thinking of framing a photo for your mom or dad? Buy this wireless gold photo printer on sale for $120 off its normal price.
Canon Pixma MG7720 Gold Wireless, $79.99 (originally $199.99), available at Canon.
Get all your holiday reminders on your wrist. Fossil's smartwatches (and the entire site) will be 25% off from Friday through Monday.
Fossil Q Wander Touchscreen Light Brown Leather Smartwatch, $221.25 (originally $295), available at Fossil.
Speck's Black Friday deals kick off today, with 20% off the brand's popular Presidio cases, 30% off Candyshell Clear and MacBook cases, and 40% off everything else.
Those deals will end on Thanksgiving and pick up again on Black Friday, when they'll run from midnight to 11:59 p.m.
Speck Presidio Inked iPhone 7 Case, $35.96 (originally $44.95), Available at Speck Products.
Watch Gilmore Girls in full, wide-screen glory with this LG Oled TV.
LG B6 Oled 4K HDR Smart TV 55", $1,799.99 (originally $1,999.99), available at LG.
Tech21 will have 30% off everything on Friday, meaning that you can finally get the stylish protection your Macbook or new iPhone 7 need.
Tech21 Impact Snap Case, $66.97 (originally $99.95), available at Tech21.
Log in to the Expedia app on Black Friday to find savings of up to 75% on hotels in destinations like Paris, New York, Punta Cana, Las Vegas, and Cancun.
Beginning on Black Friday and running through Cyber Monday, you can get up to $430 off Microsoft's Surface Book i5 and Surface Pro 4. The touchscreen tablet is one of the lightest out there and perfect for holiday travel.
Microsoft Surface Pro 4, $570 (originally $999) available at Microsoft.
Looking to clean house? Sam's Club has a wide range of in-store and online sales (starting at 7 a.m. Friday and running through Sunday), but one of the best is this deal on the Roomba.
iRobot Roomba 665 Robot Vacuum, $269.98 (originally $339.98), available at Sam's Club.
Also up for grabs at Sam's Club: Fitbit's more stylish wearable, the Alta.
Fitbit Alta Bundle, $99.86 (originally $129.86), available at Sam's Club.
If there was ever a time to give your apartment a retro makeover, that time is now. On Black Friday, Crosley is offering 30% off the entire site (excluding vinyl and jukeboxes). Time to stock up on John Hughes-esque phones and radios.
Crosley Radio Ranchero, $69.96 (originally $99.95), available at Crosley.
Photo: Courtesy Crosley.
Starting today and running through December 2, select styles of Huawei's elegant smartwatches will be on sale for $200 off their normal price.
Huawei Watch, $249-349 (originally $449-549), available at Google Store.
Plan ahead for some relaxation in the new year. Head to Orbitz.com on Black Friday to get 17% off a standalone hotel booking using the code BLACKFRIDAY17.
Start prepping for your New Year's party with the wireless UE Boom 2 speaker, which is $70 off at T-Mobile between November 24 and 27.
UE Boom 2, $129.99 (originally $199.99), available at T-Mobile.
If you're looking to invest in a high-quality TV, Samsung's curved version is already on sale for $2,200 less than its normal price.
Samsung 65" Class KS8500 Curved 4K SUHD TV, $1,599.99 (originally $3,799.99), available at Samsung.
This little guy will come in handy this season when you're at work, but really need to clean the apartment before having friends over. Luckily, the wireless vacuum will be $200 off at Samsung starting Thanksgiving day.
Samsung POWERbot Wi-Fi Robot Vacuum, $599.99 (originally $799.99), available at Samsung.
A laptop that's less than your Netflix subscription? Yes, please. This Dell version, which is a Black Friday doorbuster, is a blink-and-you'll-miss-it kind of sale.
Dell Inspiron 11 3000, $99.99 (originally $199.99), available at Dell.
KitchenAid stand mixers are a baker's equivalent of the holy grail, but they rarely go on sale. Right now you can get one for $200 off during Best Buy's Beat the Black Friday Rush sale. Just send me some cookies (chocolate chip, please) after you've taken advantage of this deal.
KitchenAid Ultra Power Tilt-Head Stand Mixer, $259.99 (usually $399.99) available at Best Buy.
Power red for a power woman — and the holidays, of course. Save $110 now on this pair of wireless headphones from Sony.
Sony Extra Bass Wireless Over-the-Ear Headphones, $89.99 (originally $199.99), available at Best Buy.
This smart TV is already on sale for $900 less than its usual listing price. We believe that's the definition of a steal.
Samsung 50" Class J6200 Full LED Smart TV, $399.99 (originally $1,299), available at Samsung.
Fab will have 20% off of select items on Black Friday, including this turntable built into a leather briefcase. Bring on the vinyl.
Elyxr Revolution Turntable, $88 (originally $109.99), available at Fab.
Your chances of getting an iPhone 7 on sale are slim to none, even on Black Friday. But you can get this insanely good deal on an iPhone 6 Plus.
Apple iPhone 6Plus 16GB 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone, $399 (originally $649), available at Walmart.
No headphone jack? No problem. Get these wireless Beats for almost $70 off in Walmart's Pre-Black Friday sale.
Beats Solo3 Wireless On-Ear Headphones, $230 (originally $299.95), available at Walmart.
At 20% off, this electric popcorn maker is worth every kernel.
Throwback Stir Stick Popcorn Maker, $55.96 (originally $69.95), available at Williams-Sonoma.
Photo: Courtesy Williams Sonoma.
A slow cooker is a gift from the gods around the holidays. This year, it's also a gift from Williams-Sonoma, where many, including this All-Clad version, are listed for up to 50% off.
All-Clad Deluxe Slow Cooker, $199.95 (originally $400), available at Williams-Sonoma.
The holiday season is one of the most exhausting times of the year — presents, cards, travel! Get a boost from Nespresso, which has many machines for up to 20% off this Black Friday.
Nespresso Evoluo Coffee & Espresso Maker, $159.96 (originally $199.95), available at Williams-Sonoma.
Amazon is extending Black Friday to last until December 22 this year (deals started on November 16). Sales will change by day and get especially good from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday. One that you can look forward to? $40 off of Amazon Echo, the popular, Alexa-controlled speaker.
Amazon Echo, $139.99 (originally $179.99), available at Amazon.
Also included in Amazon's marathon-long Black Friday: Fujifilm's popular instant camera. These will be a must for New Year's, so if you're not putting one on your holiday wish list, now's the time to buy.
Fujifilm Instax Mini 26 + Film Bundle, $49.99 (originally $69.99), available at Amazon.
This HD touchscreen tablet is $300 off and comes with a keyboard, pen, and dock with additional USB ports.
Huawei MateBook + Accessory Bundle , $399-1,699 (originally $699-1,999), available at Microsoft.
Photo: Courtesy Microsoft.
Target's doorbuster deals will kick off on Thanksgiving day, when you can save on TVs, Powerbeats, and this Fitbit Charge. Although the timing is unfortunate — Thanksgiving is not the day to be thinking about fitness-tracking — it's still a good buy.
FitBit Charge HR, $89.95 (originally $129.95), available at Target.
Don't have room for a TV? Invest in much smaller, but just as useful, projector. This one from Miroir is $100 off at Best Buy. Put that money towards cocktails and snacks on movie night, instead.
Miroir Element DLP Projector, $99.99 (originally $199.99), available at Best Buy.
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