Cool tech deals this weekend

What might poke a hole in your pocket this weekend?

September 7, 2012

As Spring begins to kick in (but not without winter fighting back a bit in Joburg this week), retailers are offering some specials on a variety of tech products this weekend.

Makro’s Spring special offers gaming consoles and TVs, while Game also throws its specials into the ring.

Incredible Connection and Esquire also have some of their own products on special.

Sony 46-inch Full-HD LCD (Game) R7,499

Game’s special on a Sony 46-inch Full-HD LCD is priced at R7,499.

The TV includes 2 HDMI inputs, 1 USB input and a PC in.

A DSTV Walka is also thrown into the special.

This special is valid from 30 August – 9 September.

Sony 46-inch Full-HD LCD

Telefunken 37-inch Full-HD LCD TV (Walmart/Makro) R2,999

Walmart’s special on a Telefunken 37-inch Full-HD LCD TV is tagged at R2,999.

The 1920 x 1080p TV features 2 HDMI ports and 1 USB input.

This special is valid from 30 August – 23 September.

Telefunken 37-inch Full-HD LCD TV

Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV and DVD player (Game) R5,699

Game’s Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV and DVD player combo is priced at R5,699.

The TV features 2 HDMI inputs, a USB port (with Connect share movie), and a 24-month warranty.

This special is valid from 30 August – 9 September.

Samsung 40-inch Full HD LED TV and DVD player

Hi-Sense 42-inch Cinema Full HD 3D TV (Game) R5,999

Hi-Sense’s 42-inch Cinema Full HD 3D TV is going for R5,999 from Game this weekend.

The 1920 x 1080 TV has 4 HDMI inputs and 2 USB inputs.

This special is valid from 30 August – 9 September.

Hi-Sense 42-inch Cinema Full HD 3D TV

Freecom Tough Drive 2.5-inch 1TB USB 3.0 (Esquire) R899.00 (VAT excl.)

Esquire’s special on a Freecom Tough Drive 2.5-inch 1TB USB 3.0 is priced at R899.00 (VAT excl.).

The external hard drive is designed with mobility and durability in mind.

Valid until 8 September.

Freecom Tough Drive 1TB USB 3

Samsung 46-inch Full-HD LED TV and PVR decoder (Game) R7,999

Game’s Samsung 46-inch Full-HD LED TV and PVR decoder is priced at R7,999.

In addition to featuring 2 HDMI inputs and a USB in, the TV also comes with a DSTV PVR decoder.

This special is valid from 30 August – 9 September.

Samsung 46-inch Full-HD LED TV

LG 32-inch Full HD LCD TV (Makro) R3,299

Makro’s 32-inch Full HD LCD TV features 3 HDMI ports and 1 USB in.

This special is valid from 4 – 10 September.

LG 32-inch Full HD LCD TV

Samsung 5.1 DVD Home Theatre System (Game) R999.99

Game is also holding a special on audio equipment, as the Samsung 5.1 DVD Home Theatre System is going for R999.99.

The system features 330W output, has an FM/AM tuner and USB recording.

This special is valid from 30 August – 23 September.

Samsung 5.1 DVD Home Theatre System

Lexar 16GB USB Flash Drive (Incredible Connection) R89.95

Incredible Connection’s special on a Lexar 16GB USB Flash Drive is priced at R89.95.

Multiple colours are available.

Valid from the 6^th to the 9^th of September 2012.

Lexar 16GB USB Flash Drive

COBY 32-inch HD Ready LCD TV (Esquire) R1,799.00 (VAT excl.)

Esquire is holding a special on its Coby 32-inch HD Ready LCD TV.

The TV includes HDMI and VGA in.

Valid until 8 September.

COBY 32-inch HD Ready LCD TV

Xbox 360, games and hardware bundle (Makro) – R3,999.00

Makro’s Xbox 360 bundle comes with all the bells and whistles you’ll expect from a massive gaming pack.

The deal includes a 320GB Xbox 360 console, 2 wireless controllers, and a wireless steering wheel.

Games included are Mass Effect 3, FIFA Street, Fable 2, Forza 3, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit, Gears of War and Lego Star Wars III (download token) – all quality games.

The special is valid from 4 – 10 September 2012.