--- title: "Cyber Monday mania - Electric savings on anything with a plug (or W-Fi)" description: "Cyber Monday has surged in popularity since 2020, even surpassing Black Friday in some areas. The pandemic accelerated the shift to online shopping, making it the preferred retail method for many. Major discounts are available on popular items, including electronics and home appliances. Consumers can find significant savings, such as the Toshiba TV reduced from R16,999 to R9,499." type: "NewsArticle" publisher: "Daily Maverick" site: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za" section: "Sponsored Content" author: "Takealot" author_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/author/takealot/" canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-29-cyber-monday-mania-electric-savings-on-anything-with-a-plug-or-w-fi/" published: "2024-11-29T11:17:57" updated: "2024-11-29T11:17:59" lang: "en-ZA" word_count: 212 --- # Cyber Monday mania - Electric savings on anything with a plug (or W-Fi) > Cyber Monday mania - Electric savings on anything with a plug (or W-Fi) By Takealot · Published 29 November 2024, 13:17 SAST · Updated 29 November 2024, 13:17 SAST ## Key points - Once a mere afterthought, Cyber Monday has catapulted to the forefront of retail frenzy, proving that when the world hits pause, online shopping hits the gas—because who needs to brave the mall when you can snag a Toshiba TV or an Xbox from the comfort of your couch? - Cyber Monday has surged in popularity since 2020, even surpassing Black Friday in some areas. - The pandemic accelerated the shift to online shopping, making it the preferred retail method for many. - Major discounts are available on popular items, including electronics and home appliances. - Consumers can find significant savings, such as the Toshiba TV reduced from R16,999 to R9,499. ## Content Believe it or not, there was once a time when Cyber Monday wasn’t such a big deal. And then Covid happened. In 2020, [Cyber Monday](https://www.takealot.com/blue-dot-sale?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=cybermondaytakeover) surpassed Black Friday in some regions. As the world came to a standstill, retail shifted once and forever to the online space. Whether it’s dishwashing powder, a laptop, baked beans or festive decor, online shopping is the way to go. [**Toshiba 65" Z670MN 144Hz 4K QLED Gaming Smart TV with HDR & Dolby Atmos**](https://www.takealot.com/toshiba-65-z670mn-144hz-4k-qled-gaming-smart-tv-with-hdr-dolby-a/PLID95331998?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=toshibacybermonday) [**Was R16,999. Now R9499**](https://www.takealot.com/toshiba-65-z670mn-144hz-4k-qled-gaming-smart-tv-with-hdr-dolby-a/PLID95331998?utm_source=dailymaverick&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_content=toshibacybermonday) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/65-inch-Toshiba.png) [**Xbox Series S 512GB Digital Gaming Console**](https://www.takealot.com/xbox-series-s-512gb-digital-gaming-console/PLID70673129?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=xboxcybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R8999. Now R7499**](https://www.takealot.com/xbox-series-s-512gb-digital-gaming-console/PLID70673129?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=xboxcybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/xbox.png) [**SteelSeries Arctis 7P+ White 61471**](https://www.takealot.com/steelseries-arctis-7p-white-61471/PLID90355435?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=steelseriescybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R4599, Now R2399**](https://www.takealot.com/steelseries-arctis-7p-white-61471/PLID90355435?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=steelseriescybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Steelseries.png) [**Apple AirPods 2 With Charging Case**](https://www.takealot.com/apple-airpods-2-with-charging-case/PLID54501862?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=airpodscybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R2999. Now R2199**](https://www.takealot.com/apple-airpods-2-with-charging-case/PLID54501862?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=airpodscybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/airpods.png) [**Garmin Forerunner 55 Smartwatch - Monterra Grey**](https://www.takealot.com/garmin-forerunner-55-smartwatch-monterra-grey/PLID90461283?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=forerunnercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R4499, Now R3399**](https://www.takealot.com/garmin-forerunner-55-smartwatch-monterra-grey/PLID90461283?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=forerunnercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Garmin-watch.png) [**Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones**](https://www.takealot.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-noise-canceling-headphones/PLID70540733?colour_variant=Black%3Futm_source%3Ddailymaverick&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=sonycybermonday&utm_medium=referral) [**Was R6999, Now R4499**](https://www.takealot.com/sony-wh-1000xm4-wireless-noise-canceling-headphones/PLID70540733?colour_variant=Black%3Futm_source%3Ddailymaverick&utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=sonycybermonday&utm_medium=referral) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SONY.png) [**Canon EOS 2000D DC Starter Kit**](https://takealot.com/canon-eos-2000d-dc-starter-kit/PLID72724417?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=canoncybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R9939, Now R8449**](https://takealot.com/canon-eos-2000d-dc-starter-kit/PLID72724417?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=canoncybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Starter-kit-Canon.png) [**Hisense 8L Air Fryer with Digital Touch Control & Visible Cooking Window**](https://www.takealot.com/hisense-8l-air-fryer-with-digital-touch-control-visible-cooking-/PLID93907356?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=hisenseairfryercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R2499, Now R1299**](https://www.takealot.com/hisense-8l-air-fryer-with-digital-touch-control-visible-cooking-/PLID93907356?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=hisenseairfryercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Hisense-Airfyer.png) [**Philips 5400 Series Fully Automatic Espresso Machine**](https://www.takealot.com/philips-5400-series-fully-automatic-espresso-machine/PLID71713044?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=phillipsespressocybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R14999, Now R10999**](https://www.takealot.com/philips-5400-series-fully-automatic-espresso-machine/PLID71713044?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=phillipsespressocybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CoffeeMachine.png) [**SnoMaster - 40 Bottle Single Zone Wine Cooler**](https://www.takealot.com/snomaster-40-bottle-single-zone-wine-cooler-vt-46d/PLID90594495?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=snomastercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R12,999, Now R9999**](https://www.takealot.com/snomaster-40-bottle-single-zone-wine-cooler-vt-46d/PLID90594495?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=snomastercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Wine-cooler.png) [**Defy White Manual Microwave Oven**](https://www.takealot.com/defy-dmo384-20l-white-manual-microwave-oven/PLID70725198?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=defymicrowavecybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R999, Now R799**](https://www.takealot.com/defy-dmo384-20l-white-manual-microwave-oven/PLID70725198?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=defymicrowavecybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Microwave.png) [**Hisense 95L Chest Freezer-White**](https://www.takealot.com/hisense-95l-chest-freezer-white/PLID71976054?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=hisensechestfreezercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R3099, Now R2499**](https://www.takealot.com/hisense-95l-chest-freezer-white/PLID71976054?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=hisensechestfreezercybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Freezer.png) [**Philips Series 2000 Bagless 3L Vacuum Cleaner, 1800W**](https://www.takealot.com/philips-series-2000-bagless-3l-vacuum-cleaner-1800w-white/PLID72836307?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=phillipsvacuumcybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) [**Was R2399, Now R1699**](https://www.takealot.com/philips-series-2000-bagless-3l-vacuum-cleaner-1800w-white/PLID72836307?utm_adgroup=clickthrough&utm_campaign=bluedotsale&utm_content=phillipsvacuumcybermonday&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=dailymaverick) ![Image](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Vacuum-cleaner.png) **DM**