Amazon's 9 Most Anticipated Deals (And Free Giveaways)

Prime Day 2017: Are your wallets ready? 

CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. Jeff Bezos (TOMMASO BODDI/AFP/Getty Images)

That "rainy day" fund may be about to evaporate as Amazon Prime Day is upon us again. The e-doors officially open tomorrow, July 11, but the sale starts tonight at 9 p.m. EST, so definitely set your alarms if you want in on the deal mayhem. But how exactly should you navigate all of it? What's the winning strategy? Here's everything you need to know, courtesy of the experts at BestBlackFriday.com, who suggest the following tips for winning Prime Day 2017.

A special thank you to the experts at Slickdeals.net and NerdWallet team for sharing additional insights.

Pro-tip digest:

• New deals will be posted every five minutes for 30 hours until 3 a.m. ET on July 12.
• Downloading the free Amazon App is probably the best tool to guarantee that you don't miss the deal that you want. And make sure to turn on the alerts!
• Use your desktop or laptop computer for purchases. While Amazon's app is great for browsing and finding upcoming deals, it's best to make the actual purchases on a computer, especially if you're heavy on the multi-tab usage.
• If you aren't a Prime member, it's a good time to take advantage of a 30-day trial.
• Make sure your Prime account is in good standing and all personal information is correct and updated -- deal urgency is obviously a factor here so any lost time could get be a deciding factor in getting that sweet discount.
• Consider competitor store sales. While Amazon is obviously commanding the spotlight on Prime Day, competitors like Macy's, Kohl's, Best Buy and Nordstrom all have big July sales under way. Keep your eyes open -- offers.com is one site that's compiling the sales.

Now that you're prepared, here's a breakdown of the most anticipated deals so far. I'll update this list as more deals are announced.

The most anticipated digital doorbusters*:

1. Amazon Echo - $89.00 (a whopping $90 savings)
2. Amazon Echo Dot - $34.99 ($15 savings)
3. Oculus Rift Touch Bundle - $399 ($199 savings, influenced by Prime Day)
4. Kindle Paperwhite E-reader - $89.00 ($30 savings)
5. Fire HD 8 Kids Edition Tablet, 8" Display - $89.00 ($40 savings)
6. Fire 7 Tablet with Alexa, 7″ Display - $29.99 ($20 savings)
7. 32-inch 720p TCL TV - $99.99
8. 40-inch 1080p TCL TV - $199.99
9. August Smart Lock - $145.39 ($50 expected savings)