Best TV and laptop deals for Amazon Prime Day 2020: Samsung, Apple and more
Bargain hunters listen up. Amazon Prime Day is nearly upon us, and as one of the biggest shopping events of the year, it’s a chance to save across millions of products and big-name brands.
This year it will be running from 13 to 14 October, having been rescheduled from its usual July date due to coronavirus.
The pandemic had a particularly devastating impact on small businesses owners so to support shops, Prime members who spend £10 with select small businesses from 28 September to 12 October, will earn £10 to spend on Prime Day.
Electronics is one category that sees its prices slashed by hundreds of pounds on Prime Day, with TVs and laptops being popular items for shoppers.
They’re also often the pricier items that are easy to put off buying, but there’s not a better time than now, as you’ll be able to save while stocking up on the essentials for work and play.
Last year, Amazon said it sold more than 100,000 laptop and 200,000 televisions on Prime Day, in a sale it called the “largest shopping event in Amazon history.”
This year is expected to be bigger than ever, so we’ll be bringing you the best of the deals throughout the sale, so you won’t end up disappointed.
Here we have all the details of the discounts that will be on offer and what’s worth your hard-earned money.
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How can I take part?
The two-day sale is exclusively for customers with an Amazon Prime membership, but if you don’t have one, don't fret as you can sign up for a 30-day trial anytime before the sale starts.
A monthly subscription is £7.99 or an annual one-off payment will cost you £79.
Members have access to same-day delivery slots year-round, Prime Video and Amazon Music, along with being able to download over 800,000 e-books for free.
How can you get the best deals?
One way to get ahead in the sale is via the Amazon app, which will give you first access to the Lightning Deals, flash sales that last only a few hours, and you can set up alerts to notify you when certain deals go live.
Here at IndyBest, we’ll also be bringing you the best deals to shop so you can tick off your shopping list with ease. Make sure to check back here for all updates on the sale.
What were the best deals last year?
In the 2019 Prime Day sale, TV’s saw some of the biggest discounts, with hundreds of pounds to be saved on brands such as Philips, Samsung and even Apple.
This Philips 50PUS7303/12 50-Inch 4K ultra HD android smart TV with HDR plus and ambilight 3-sided, was reduced from £700 down to £444.99.
Other deals included this Samsung UE40NU7120 40-Inch 4K ultra HD, that at full price was £529.99 but came down to £339, while this HIsense H50B7100UK 50-Inch 4K uhd hdr smart TV with freeview play (2019) saw a hefty reduction, from £449 to £294.
If you’re on the hunt to replace your laptop, need something speedy to work from home better or are a student holding out for a good deal, last year saw some impressive discounts that are likely to also be available for the 2020 Prime Day sale.
This Huawei matebook D 15.6 inch laptop, 1080P fhd ultrabook PC, core i3-8130U, 8GB DDR4 +256GB ssd was £659.99 but was reduced to £399.99.
Gamers also saw great deals too, so if you’re after a laptop for a specific function, keep your eyes peeled. Last year saw this HP omen 15-dc0003na 15.6 inch gaming laptop come down from £1,049.99 to £799.
What deals can you expect this year?
Look out for TV experts such as Sony and LG who can regularly be found in Prime Day sales year after year.
This LG 43UK6200PLA 43-Inch 4K uhd hdr smart LED TV with freeview play is definitely one we’ll be adding to our basket .
If you’re looking for a bigger model for your wall or TV stand, this Sony BRAVIA KD55XG81 55-inch LED 4K hdr ultra HD smart android TV with voice remote is perfect and last year was reduced from £1,099 to £759, so keep your eyes peeled for a similar deal this year.
Apple, who is known for scarcely being seen in a sale, is also set to be included, so set your alarm in order to pick models such as this Apple MacBook Pro, 13-inch retina, 2.3GHz dual-core intel core i5, 8GB RAM, 128GB SSD.
If you’re working with a tighter budget, this ASUS Chromebook C223NA 10.1 inch touchscreen, 4GB RAM, 16GB eMMC is ideal for thrifty shoppers and students.
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