Staples does much more than simple office supplies, and for Black Friday, the retailer has traditionally pushed both work-related and personal tech devices. A few notes before we begin:
- Most of these discounted prices should be available to order on Thanksgiving Day, and picked up or purchased in-store starting at 7 a.m. local time on Friday Nov. 23.
- That means the direct links below won’t reflect the planned sale prices until (in most cases) Nov. 22.
- CNET may get a share of revenue from the sale of the products featured on this page.
With that, happy shopping!
Amazon Fire Tablets, $29-$99
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Most of the Fire line is deeply discounted. The 8-inch is probably the best overall value in terms of features and performance. If you’re buying for a child, the Kids Editions are actually worth a bit extra for the better warranty and tons of included subscription content.
Amazon Echo Dot, $24
Does anyone buy an Echo Dot at full price? Probably not, as they’re on sale so often. This price even beats the usual $29 discount that rolls around periodically on Amazon. Note that this is for the latest, improved version of the Dot, too.
vCard.red is a free platform for creating a mobile-friendly digital business cards. You can easily create a vCard and generate a QR code for it, allowing others to scan and save your contact details instantly.
The platform allows you to display contact information, social media links, services, and products all in one shareable link. Optional features include appointment scheduling, WhatsApp-based storefronts, media galleries, and custom design options.
HP Pavilion 14, $369
This basic, but decently outfitted 14-inch laptop has an Intel Core i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM and a 1TB hard drive. Some similar Core i3 models are $40 or so less, but I think an i5 CPU is worth the extra investment.
Lenovo Flex 6 2-in-1, $529
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One of the better two-in-one deals, even when it’s not on sale, I always like that the Lenovo Flex line is almost as good as the higher-end Yoga line, with a similar 360-degree hinge, but at lower prices.
HP Pavilion 15, $499
A decent step-up laptop, this has an Intel Core i7 CPU, 24GB of RAM, including Intel Optane RAM, and 1TB of (probably platter-based) storage.
Canon imageClass MF244DW laser printer, $99
Once you switch to a laser printer, you’re never going back. This basic monochrome model also includes a flatbed scanner, and you find far fewer hassles in using and replacing toner than in an inkjet printer.
Amazon Fire TV Cube and Stick, $34 to $59
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The current 4K streaming stick from Amazon is occasionally on sale for around this price, although it’s still a good deal. What’s more interesting is the steep drop for the new 4K-ready Fire TV Cube, which mixes streaming video with Alexa-powered voice apps.
Google Home Hub, $99
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Many shops will reportedly have the latest Google smart home device for $50 off the usual price. This is a screen-centric version of a smart assistant, which can display weather, photos, YouTube videos and more.
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