It looks like the 2008 Black Friday deals aren’t going to be limited to the traditional brick and mortar companies.  Dell is going to be participating in the Black Friday festivities and has a treat for those willing to wake up bright and early on Friday.
They’ll be offering a Mini 9 for $299.  This is at least a $50 savings over their base configuration.  It remains to be seen if they’ll be throwing anything else in there for the price.
Is anyone planning on picking one of these up?
[Update: For Black …

After looking at the Acer Aspire One, and the Dell Mini 9 the ASUS Eee PC 904HA is the best value hands down.  First of all, it comes with a 6 cell battery standard.  For most manufacturers that would be an additional $59 - $129 on top of the price you’ve already paid for the netbook and it’s puny 3 or 4 cell battery.
Next, it comes with Windows XP standard.  You won’t have to worry about using Linux or returning it because you don’t know how to use it.  It will the …

While most Eee PCs are too new to need a replacement battery, there is no such thing as being too prepared.  After scouring the internet it appears the best deal you’re going to get is $59.99.
It appears to be an aftermarket, but it provides a steep discoutnt to the original OEM battery 90-OA001B1100.
You can read more about it here.
Source: 3btech.net