The Black Friday 17 Thread! - pls make sure you understand competitor rules

grimm · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:38

Just got a Nintendo Switch for £279.99 with Mario Odyssey. I also had a £10 discount code to use which meant I only paid £269.99, so not bad overall.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:40

ArchAnGeL said:
Where did you get the HDD without competitor mentioning? hint/trust

The deal was only for a few hours since it was on HUKD,but its hot in South America.

Hades said:
Don't worry. They've just disposed of it

LOL!

Faustus · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:44

AndyCr15 said:
I have no issue with people that don't want or see the need for this sort of thing. I'm just saying I don't know why you post telling us you don't see the gain for you as you don't live in a tarts boudoir. Seemed pretty stupid statement to me, insinuating that that's the only reason you would want coloured and automated lights makes you come across as a little silly to me.

Because (rumour has it

) that a tarts boudoir is supposed to have soft pink lighting. It was meant as a light hearted quip. People who like tech are also allowed a sense of humour.

apatia77 · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:46

I've already clocked 110 hours playing D2, doing 3 raids every week and getting every powerful milestone completed on 3 chars. Definitely getting great value of D2 so far, bring on DLCs.

AndyCr15 · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:49

Faustus said:
Because (rumour has it ) that a tarts boudoir is supposed to have soft pink lighting. It was meant as a light hearted quip. People who like tech are also allowed a sense of humour.

I'm going to have to refer to my membership manual and come back to you on that one. I have a feeling you are incorrect sir and you will receive an infraction.

**EDIT** Just for my point on bulbs, I just have 1 smartbulb, in my bedroom. I like that you can still use the light switch if you prefer (just go off then on again and you're at 100% white) but when I got to bed, or put the TV on can turn it off or dim it without getting up.

Maccy · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:51

grimm said:
Just got a Nintendo Switch for £279.99 with Mario Odyssey. I also had a £10 discount code to use which meant I only paid £269.99, so not bad overall.

I also got this deal

Apparently it sold out in 2 minutes, guess a lot of people wanted one!

Em3bbs · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:52

booyaka said:
where was that?

It was on Amazon. They just had a similar deal with the neon console so worth keeping an eye on Hotukdeals if you're looking for one.

Moothead2 · 24 Nov 2017 at 15:58

What are people's thoughts on Fire Stick vs Chromecast? I'll mainly be streaming local files and Youtube from my phone and I'm not very deep into Amazon's ecosystem as of now so the Chromecast seems more worthwhile for it's simplicity in those tasks. The Fire stick does look like it offers a lot more though. Worth buying along side or instead of?

photoshop · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:06

Moothead2 said:
What are people's thoughts on Fire Stick vs Chromecast? I'll mainly be streaming local files and Youtube from my phone and I'm not very deep into Amazon's ecosystem as of now so the Chromecast seems more worthwhile for it's simplicity in those tasks. The Fire stick does look like it offers a lot more though. Worth buying along side or instead of?

Chromecast I would say. I use it for Plex local files and youtube

cheesyboy · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:06

Not tried Chromecast, but firestick has a Youtube app.

Nitefly · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:24

My final purchase... got a Fuzz Universe Custom (effect pedal) for £199 reduced from £299 - have wanted this for years but had never been reduced. Dead chuffed!!!

crinkleshoes · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:25

Moothead2 said:
What are people's thoughts on Fire Stick vs Chromecast? I'll mainly be streaming local files and Youtube from my phone and I'm not very deep into Amazon's ecosystem as of now so the Chromecast seems more worthwhile for it's simplicity in those tasks. The Fire stick does look like it offers a lot more though. Worth buying along side or instead of?

Don't get both... would be a waste. They are similar, both quite slow interfaces.

If you want a good thing for what they do and more... Nvidia Shield TV

Minusorange · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:32

Ended up with a Viewsonic XG2703-GS, 10 way plug socket, a monitor arm mount so I can dual monitor, some microfibre cloths for cleaning the bicycle and a P300 3tb

doodah · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:34

Greebo said:
Wow thats a lot. Its only £3.99 today

It's that price as well, just the postage that brings it up to £11 :mad:

wozza2k · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:36

cheesyboy said:
Not tried Chromecast, but firestick has a Youtube app.

You can cast Youtube on Chromecast.

I've personally had ATV, Chromecast and recently got a Firestick. Firestick is better if you have Amazon Prime whereas Chromecast solid if you don't. ATV sucks though

Faustus · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:43

Moothead2 said:
What are people's thoughts on Fire Stick vs Chromecast? I'll mainly be streaming local files and Youtube from my phone and I'm not very deep into Amazon's ecosystem as of now so the Chromecast seems more worthwhile for it's simplicity in those tasks. The Fire stick does look like it offers a lot more though. Worth buying along side or instead of?

We have two Chromecast devices. I have found them rock solid on Android or iOS and more reliable than apps on TV or PVR.

Faustus · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:45

wozza2k said:
You can cast Youtube on Chromecast.

I've personally had ATV, Chromecast and recently got a Firestick. Firestick is better if you have Amazon Prime whereas Chromecast solid if you don't. ATV sucks though

My thoughts on ATV is you need to live in the US to get the benefit, not much cop in UK.

glenimp617 · 24 Nov 2017 at 16:52

Psycho Sonny said:
please explain how it saves time?

so i'm about to walk into my bathroom. in order to do this I need to WALK PAST THE LIGHT SWITCH. then get into the bathroom. pull my phone out. find the app on my phone. wait for app to load. then find the right bulb i want to switch on. then set what colour and how much light i need. then turn it on. by this time i have wet myself as i couldn't find the toilet.

yeah saves you tons of time i'll buy 1000 of them at £60 each.

Erm you don't. You say hey Alexa turn bathroom lights on. You sound like someone from the year 2015.

Next you'll be telling me you unlock your house with one of those old fashioned metal things.

booyaka · 24 Nov 2017 at 17:01

Em3bbs said:
It was on Amazon. They just had a similar deal with the neon console so worth keeping an eye on Hotukdeals if you're looking for one.

grabbed it thanks - Switch with disc copy of mario odyssey for £279

mid_gen · 24 Nov 2017 at 17:04

TheOracle said:
Erm you don't. You say hey Alexa turn bathroom lights on. You sound like someone from the year 2015.

Next you'll be telling me you unlock your house with one of those old fashioned metal things.

Dinosaur....why waste effort talking?

Motion and daylight sensor = done

Ordered a FireTV here to replace a chromecast because I want to be able to use it without a mobile.