I’ve recommended these 3 Amazon Black Friday deals to so many people

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A big part of my day job right now is checking out the latest and greatest deals, and making sure things are actually discounted rather than just appearing to be discounted. We see many of the same offers regularly and sometimes for Black Friday the deals are a bit better. (Sometimes they are worse). Many of my friends and family ask me what deals they should buy or what are the best discounts for Black Friday, and this year I find myself recommending some of the same Amazon Black Friday deals over and over again. again.

These may not be the most popular products and they may not be something that everyone finds in use, but these are all products that I use on a daily basis and I paid more with my own money than their current sale price at the moment. I’ve done my homework to make sure these are the best prices and that we don’t expect the price to drop any more in the next few days, so rest assured that you can also buy them now without the risk of one losing more discounts this week.

Here are three products that I have been recommending to my friends and now I am recommending them to all of you.

Nespresso Vertuo Next with Aerocinno: $ 165 (save $ 45)

I really like a good cup of coffee or espresso in the morning and I know I am not alone. For a time, my wife and I went to Starbucks several times a week and spent over $ 10 to $ 12 per visit, which adds up very quickly. We used a Keurig for a while, and while it’s convenient, the quality wasn’t what we preferred. After realizing that we spend around $ 35 every weekend on coffee, it was pretty clear that buying a Nespresso was worth it to us, and it would pay off in about a month.

Right now, the Nespresso Vertuo Next with Aerocinno vaporizer is on sale for just $ 165, one of the best prices we’ve seen in the last year. The vaporizer itself sells for around $ 100 at most places, and it’s included in the package here for a bit more money than buying the Nespresso alone.

One of the things I like the most about Nespresso is how simple it is to use. It doesn’t matter if you put in a coffee pod, a single shot of espresso or a triple shot, the machine knows how to make it right and drips a perfect cup of coffee every time. The steamer can be used to make hot or cold foam, which is great too.

Since we bought the Nespresso, we’ve only been to Starbucks a handful of times and saved a lot of money in the process. The capsules cost around $ 1 each, which is less than a cup of coffee and Nespresso offers a ton of flavors that I tried and found to be great.

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: $ 25 (save $ 25)

While most CNET editors prefer Roku, I really like the interface and hardware of Fire TV. I’ve tried both and alternated between the two for the past few years – every time I use Roku, I end up yearning for the Fire TV experience. When it comes down to it, both the Roku and Fire TV hardware accomplish the same task by allowing you to stream your favorite shows, but in my experience, I’ve found that the Roku hardware slows down over time, while the experience of Fire TV for me has. remained solid.

As part of the first Amazon Black Friday deals, you can buy the Fire TV Stick for just $ 25, which is a 50% savings. You can upgrade to the new Fire TV Stick 4K Max for $ 10 more. The main difference between the two is that the 4K Max is said to be 40% more powerful and supports Wi-Fi 6. However, the Fire TV Stick 4K is no slouch and will be quite fast at loading apps and streaming. your hardware.

What I like the most about the Fire TV Stick 4K is that you can connect it to any TV and turn it into a smart TV without any other updates. The remote offers voice control and has built-in shortcuts for some of the best streaming apps. You can use the Fire TV remote control to turn on and off not only the Fire TV Stick, but also your television, and control the volume level of your television. If you’re looking to cut the cord or tired of your current streaming hardware, give an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K a try today.

Neato Robotics D6 Robot Vacuum Cleaner: $ 302 (save $ 144)

Whether you have a pet or not, vacuuming is probably a chore you don’t enjoy and may never do often enough. When we moved into a bigger house, we were vacuuming our hardwood floors every day due to all the animal hair, and it quickly bothered me how much time I spent doing it when there are robots that could do it for me. I’ve tested brands of robotic vacuums in recent years, and none have performed as well (or as consistently) for me as Neato.

For Black Friday, you can buy the Neato D6, which is one of the mid-tier options, for just over $ 300, almost $ 150 less than what is usually sold. I paid a lot more than that for my current one in 2019, and I don’t regret it one bit.

One thing you’ll notice pretty quickly about Neato robot vacuums compared to others is the shape, which resembles a capital D. This is intentional – it helps the vacuum cleaner reach corners better (and it works). What I love about Neato vacuums is how accurate the mapping feature is and how easily no-go zones can be customized. We can draw lines where we don’t want the vacuum to go, and I have it set to run on a designated time so I don’t have to think about it. The amount of time and effort it saves me is well worth the initial cost.