Holiday deals thread

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kwtoxman said:
Not a holiday deal per se, but a potential gift and great value.

Amazon Prime now has TV streaming in Canada (been big in the US for a while). Many think they will be a top two provider of streaming TV in Canada soon. Cheaper than netflix.

$80 per year, free trial.
https://www.primevideo.com/

Other benefits of amazone prime.
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/prime/pipeline/landing?ie=UTF8&ref_=footer_prime
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Not finding it easy to get apps on android boxes for this. Right now I'm just have the app on my iPad. Doesn't look too bad and it's basically a freebie as I already had Prime anyway.
 
jc100 said:
Not finding it easy to get apps on android boxes for this. Right now I'm just have the app on my iPad. Doesn't look too bad and it's basically a freebie as I already had Prime anyway.
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If you have a VPN they don't restrict it like Netflix so you can see the full US library.

Also, the Grand Tour is awesome.
 
nfq said:
If you have a VPN they don't restrict it like Netflix so you can see the full US library.

Also, the Grand Tour is awesome.
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I installed Kodi with the PULSE addon, freaking AWESOME!!!!
Grand Tour was there in the 4k section. good show :)

IF you have a laptop or any tablet apple/android go to Youtube and follow this.
Pulse is VERY well done and easy to use add on.

@NFQ What VPN service did you get? I still have not gotten one but I will.


Follow this simple video and you will be good to go in 3 steps.
[video]https://youtu.be/p1IHb8XvloI[/video]
 
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-D- said:
I installed Kodi with the PRIME addon, freaking AWESOME!!!!
Grand Tour was there in the 4k section. good show :)

IF you have a laptop or any tablet apple/android go to Youtube and follow this.
Pulse is VERY well done and easy to use add on.

@NFQ What VPN service did you get? I still have not gotten one but I will.


Follow this simple video and you will be good to go in 3 steps.
[video]https://youtu.be/p1IHb8XvloI[/video]
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Kodi has a Prime add on? Damn...didn't see that.
 
jc100 said:
Kodi has a Prime add on? Damn...didn't see that.
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sorry I meant PULSE
The PULSE ADDON

Kodi with Pulse gives you just about every damn thing.
It's easy to use also, the kids section, even a workout section.
They also have it default setup to launch the movie meaning it will pick the best source so you do not have to do that.
I did have to switch from 1080p to 720p halfway through a movie because that stream was stuttering.
I simply long pressed the OK/Enter key on my remote and it gave me option to pick other source...so that was cool.

I am liking this build, it's also fast.
 
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For those looking to get more data on Rogers and Fido (that aren't on a 6gb grandfathered plan), you can get the following for $50/mo:
• 4GB Data
• Unlimited Canada-wide Calling
• Unlimited Sent & Received Text, Picture & Video Messages
• Call Display and Voicemail
• 2500 Call Forwarding Minutes
• Conference Calling
• Call Waiting
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Just got mine set up with Fido yesterday - bring your own phone, no contract.

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/roge...imited-canada-wide-calling-messaging-2066290/

http://forums.redflagdeals.com/fido...e-canada-wide-intl-msg-45-40-30-20-2066231/6/

Rogers is for existing Rogers customers, Fido is for those switching over to Fido - however, many people (including myself) which were on Fido originally have been able to get them to price match Rogers.
 
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-D- said:
sorry I meant PULSE
The PULSE ADDON

Kodi with Pulse gives you just about every damn thing.
It's easy to use also, the kids section, even a workout section.
They also have it default setup to launch the movie meaning it will pick the best source so you do not have to do that.
I did have to switch from 1080p to 720p halfway through a movie because that stream was stuttering.
I simply long pressed the OK/Enter key on my remote and it gave me option to pick other source...so that was cool.

I am liking this build, it's also fast.
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Ahh. I've been using Exodus mainly.
 
I already have a good pair of headphones, but this deal caught my eye - Sennheiser HD598s for $150 shipped http://a.co/6X2AWk1
 
Last year I got a 40" Samsung Smart TV and we are really happy with it. We want another one in our basement for the workout room.

If anyone sees a good deal on a TV about the same size post it up!
 
meester_jamie said:
have you compared to others... I was thinking about a heated jacket... Marks has fleece for $150 ish.. and princess auto has some,, they have batteries in a pocket they don't connect to the vehicle ... so I am just wondering..
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Batteries? Wouldn't even think of riding anywhere for anytime with batteries.That's what a big charging system is for.What is the fleece for?
 
Wingboy said:
Batteries? Wouldn't even think of riding anywhere for anytime with batteries.That's what a big charging system is for.What is the fleece for?
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I picked up a Milwaukee hoodie a couple years back, you can run it off the included battery or plug it in with a 12v adaptor... I end up using it on battery all the time
 
TwistedKestrel said:
I already have a good pair of headphones, but this deal caught my eye - Sennheiser HD598s for $150 shipped http://a.co/6X2AWk1
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LOL. Nice. I've been watching them for a while. They've been on sale for most of this holiday season from early on. Great product and price. I showed a friend who was considering Beats headphones, aka "showed him the light"; he picked some up. And another set ended up under my tree. ;)

If one absolutely needs a closed-back headphone, these are a great deal right now at $130. https://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-HD-598-Cs-Headphone/dp/B01JP436TS
 
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kwtoxman said:
LOL. Nice. I've been watching them for a while. They've been on sale for most of this holiday season from early on. Great product and price. I showed a friend who was considering Beats headphones, aka "showed him the light"; he picked some up. And another set ended up under my tree. ;) If one absolutely needs a closed-back headphone, these are a great deal right now at $130. https://www.amazon.ca/Sennheiser-HD-598-Cs-Headphone/dp/B01JP436TS
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Picked up a pair of the Burl Woods for $170 all in. My wife bought the closed-back ones for $110+, on Black Friday.
 
Fido has an unadvertised plan they're selling for Boxing Day:

$60/month:

6 gigs of data
Unlimited Canada-wide calling
Unlimited texts and picture texts in North America
Voicemail & call display
1000 minutes/month international long distance to select countries.
 
shanekingsley said:
Last year I got a 40" Samsung Smart TV and we are really happy with it. We want another one in our basement for the workout room.

If anyone sees a good deal on a TV about the same size post it up!
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2001 Audio Video has a 40" Samsung 4k UHD Smart TV for $500 - good enough for me.
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