Amazon kicked off its annual "Amazon Customers Vote" special this morning--a holiday savings deal that could get you a 46-inch Samsung 1080p HDTV for $699, an Asus Eee PC for $129, or a KitchenAid mixer for $69.
Sound too good to be true? That might be the case. For six days starting Thursday, Amazon will offer steep discounts on select items--but only to customers randomly selected to participate.
Customers who want to try their luck can sign on to the Customers Vote page right now and choose one of three items in six categories that they would most like to go on sale. Categories include Blu-Ray gaming, tech toys, high-definition gadgets, portable devices, GPS systems, and a wild card.
Would you rather have that 46-inch Samsung 1080p HDTV for $699, a Samsung TL34HD 14.7MP camera for $139, or a Sony Blu-Ray DVD player for $99?
Vote for your favorite, and if your choice wins a majority of votes, you will be entered for a chance to buy that item. Amazon will notify winning customers via e-mail the day before the sale, but place your orders fast--only 500 of each item will be available.
What else is up for grabs? More details after the jump.
BLU-RAY
1. An 80GB Playstation3 sci-fi bundle with "Firefly: The Complete Series", "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed", and a PS3 Blu-ray disc remote. Price dropped from $574 to $199.
2. An 80GB Playstation3 action bundle with James Bond Collection 6-Pack ("Dr. No," "Die Another Day," "Live and Let Die," "For Your Eyes Only," "From Russia With Love," and "Thunderball"), "Far Cry 2", and a PS3 Blu-ray disc remote. From $664 to $229.
3. An 80GB Playstation3 family bundle with the "Pirates of the Caribbean" trilogy, "Little Big Planet", and a PS3 Blu-ray disc remote. From $567 to $199.
What's winning: As of Monday morning at 11a.m. EST, the family bundle had 50 percent of votes.
GO PLAY
1. Eyeclops night vision, recently tested by Gearlog. From $79 to $39.
2. U-Dance dance game. From $74 to $35.
3. Razor PowerWing Caster Scooter. From $129 to $49.
What's winning? Eyeclops is also currently getting 50 percent of the vote.
HIGH DEFINITION
1. 46-inch Samsung 1080p HDTV. From $1,500 to $699.
2. Samsung TL34HD 14.7MP camera. From $299 to $139.
3. Sony Blu-Ray DVD player. From $299 to $99.
What's winning? No surprise here. About 56 percent of the vote is for the HDTV.
PORTABLE DEVICES
1. Nokia N95-3 (Unlocked). From $599 to $199.
2. ASUS Eee PC 900 8.9-Inch Netbook With Windows XP Home. From $449 to $129.
3. Flip Video Ultra Series Camcorder, 60-Minutes (Black). From $149 to $49.
What's winning? Eee PC is now taking 69 percent of the vote.
GPS
1. Navigon 8100T. From $599 to $299.
2. TomTom GO 730T. From $449 to $245.
3. GolfLogix GPS by Garmin. From $299 to $149.
What's winning? TomTom's navigating to a victory with 64 percent of the vote.
GO CRAZY
1. The Sopranos--The Complete Series. From $399 to $130.
2. The Tales of Beedle the Bard, Collector's Edition. From $100 to $50.
3. KitchenAid Professional Stand Mixer (Licorice). From $499 to $69.
What's winning? Chefs are weighing in with 73 percent voting for the mixer. Hell, I don't even bake and I want one.